Second Time S The Charm

Can you ever escape your past? Jon Swartz is an adult recipient-the second one-of a scholarship awarded by an anonymous donor. A single father, he comes to Shelter Valley, Arizona, to begin his life anew. He's a man with a secret past, a past he has to hide to protect both himself and his two-year-old son, Abe. Lillie Henderson, a child life specialist, has her own history of loss and betrayal. She and Jon are brought together by Abe-and by an attraction they can't deny. They have to decide not to let the emotions...and mistakes...of the past sabotage their hopes for the future. Abe's happiness depends on it. And so does theirs!

Thanks to a high-profile wedding extravaganza for a media mogul, the wedding-planning business created by four longtime friends is really taking off. Not surprisingly, each of the friends is handling success in her own special way–and one is about to get her very own, very special second chance. . . . The irony of being a never-married wedding planner isn’t lost on forty-three-year-old Sarah. But that doesn’t mean the free-spirited single mom hasn’t known love–and, most recently, heartbreak. And while the butter- cream sweetness of wedding rituals strikes her as somewhat silly, work is a welcome distraction–as are her friends-turned-colleagues: pragmatic Elaine, dramatic Lily, and newly in love Jo. Yet Sarah is about to get even more distracted by a visitor from her past, one who holds the key to a mystery that has shadowed her life. But to face the truth, she’ll need a little help from her friends–old and new.

Forgiveness is easy. Trust is harder. Stacie Edmonds, fiercely independent and too much fun for her own good, is about to turn forty, although she looks twenty-five. The Sound Side, her marina-turned restaurant, a diamond in the rough on the backside of the island known as Kill Devil Hills, has been her place for three years. Ever since Rick, Stacie's ex-husband, had driven them apart by his errant lifestyle, culminating in an affair, Stacie has been making it the kind of place where everyone wants to be in the summer on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. While Stacie has been focusing on running her restaurant, Tyson Garrett, her chef and ten years her junior, has been focusing on her, biding his time until the right moment to make his move. One problem looms large: Tyson wants a family and Stacie is unsure if she can bear the child they both want. Is it fair to let him love her? Can she trust again? Second Time's a Charm is a story of rediscovering love and trust, of mastering destiny, of taking second chances, of forgiveness and redemption. Stacie and Tyson's story is hardly a new twist on an old problem, but readers may sympathize with them as they encounter the realistic struggles of dealing with disillusionment, waning hope, and floundering in the doldrums of life without purpose or joy. While a stand-alone novel, Second Time's a Charm also reintroduces Kyle, Stacie's nephew, and his girlfriend Chelsea and other familiar characters from Mary Flinn's previous novel The One. Readers of The One will be thrilled to learn more about Stacie and Tyson, while new readers will discover new friends in these pages.

21 irresistible options using pre-cut fabrics!

Can you ever escape your past? Jon Swartz is an adult recipient—the second one—of a scholarship awarded by an anonymous donor. A single father, he comes to Shelter Valley, Arizona, to begin his life anew. He's a man with a secret past, a past he has to hide to protect both himself and his two-year-old son, Abe. Lillie Henderson, a child life specialist, has her own history of loss and betrayal. She and Jon are brought together by Abe—and by an attraction they can't deny. They have to decide not to let the emotions…and mistakes…of the past sabotage their hopes for the future. Abe's happiness depends on it. And so does theirs!

Years ago, family tore them apart. Will sweet revenge lead to a second chance? Find out in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! This one chance at revenge may be their second chance at love Part-time rancher and world-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his college romance with Charm Outlaw. Nor the pain of their sudden break-up and her father’s demands to stay away. So when they cross paths on vacation, Dylan can’t resist inviting her to his ranch—and Charm can’t resist a little seductive payback. But sun-soaked days melt into fiery nights, leaving Charm caught by her own desire. Will revenge lead to a second chance…or the truth about what really happened the first time around? Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws series: Book 1: The Wife He Needs Book 2: The Marriage He Demands Book 3: What He Wants for Christmas Book 4: What Happens on Vacation... Book 5: The Outlaw's Claim Book 6: Second Time's the Charm

Seven easy small quilts made from charm packs (pre-cut 5" fabric squares) and a minimum of additional yardage. Each quilt is sewn three times using different fabric collections.

Revenge, amnesia and seduction—oh my! Nothing is off-limits in these two sizzling tales from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson and Yahrah St. John! Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson Is this seduction scheme for revenge…or a second chance? Part-time rancher and world-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his college romance with Charm Outlaw. Nor the pain of their sudden breakup—and her father’s demands to stay away. So when they cross paths on vacation, Dylan can’t resist inviting her to his ranch—and Charm can’t resist a little seductive payback. But soon she’s caught by her own desire. Will revenge lead to a second chance…or the truth about what really happened the first time around? Her Secret Billionaire by Yahrah St. John He’s a man with no memory…and he’s everything her body craves Chef Egypt Cox flirts with a stranger at her restaurant—and he ends up with amnesia! Their chemistry is delectable…as are the nights he spends in her bed. But when Egypt discovers her mystery lover is corporate shark Garrett Forrester, his secrets may threaten their newfound connection… Two sizzling romances, one great value!