The Hearts Wants

From the #1 bestselling author of the beloved Calendar Girl books comes the first in a witty, wise and emotionally compelling new series, where coming home is just the beginning… “Fly free.” For ten years those words, written on pink parchment paper in her mother’s beautiful handwriting, have been Suda Kaye Ross’s guiding star. Every year on her birthday, Suda Kaye opens another of the letters her mother penned before she passed, heeding the advice inside as she fills her life with experiences. From Italy to Australia, from Rio to Russia, she’s slaked her wanderlust. And then, on her twenty-eighth birthday, she opens the letter that sends her home. Returning to Colorado means confronting everything—and everyone—she left behind, including her cherished sister, Evie, and her first love, Camden Bryant. Suda Kaye and Cam spent four years and one unforgettable night together. Given the way she ran out on him, it’s no surprise that he’s wary, resentful…and engaged to someone else. Evie, hardworking and überresponsible, just wants her sister to put down roots at last. For Evie’s sake, and her own, Suda Kaye is trying to build a new life, all the while wondering whether it’s too late to come back home—or if the most important part of her never really left. Don’t miss On the Sweet Side,the next book in Audrey Carlan's The Wish series! With the emotional pull of Susan Wiggs' and Robyn Carr’s engaging family dramas, On the Sweet Side is a sassy and emotional strangers-to-sisters story about the enduring power of family-both the one you're born with and the one you choose.

Joyce and Bev are longtime neighborhood-mom friends. Their husbands were friends, their kids were too. Getting ready for work one day, Bev hears bombshell news from Joyce: Her husband is leaving her. Bev, herself a recent widow, immediately calls into work to comfort Joyce. Holding each other, the two women alternately laugh, cry, and rage. In one of the quieter moments, things take a steamy turn as Joyce invites Bev past the boundaries of their intimacy. Bev follows, lovingly--until fear and confusion push her back. Now their relationship is in uncharted territory. Joyce feels rejected. Bev resents Joyce springing this on her. Bev wants to salvage the relationship while Joyce doesn't seem interested. But what is their relationship? Are they friends, with a one-off in their past? Friends with benefits? Lovers? And what next? Move in? Marry?

Slone describes her life at rural Caney Creek in Knott County, Kentucky, including her childhood experiences, her determination to refute common stereotypes, and her association with educator Alice Lloyd.

Will Jared and Janice’s recent reconnection after two years of separation reignite the old flame they once shared and rekindle lost love, or will the flame be burned out for good after new people enter the picture? Is Jared’s sudden return to San Francisco planned, or is there something more sinister at play? Jared may have done it this time with his infidelity as he struggles with being a one-woman man. Saddened by some troubling turn of events, Janice takes a break and goes on a much-needed vacation with her best friend after learning some alarming news. Janice only went for one thing but might be coming back with more than she could have ever expected or imagined. The question is, can she handle what’s to come? And as Jared bargains with life and women’s hearts, the question is, can he handle what’s to come as well? This must-read will keep you glued to each page until the very end!

WHAT THE HEART WANTS is the story of one woman's passion for the natural world, told with a lyrical and emotional depth that evokes one's deepest connections to heart and soul-indeed to life itself. "DIANNE GROB has an extraordinary capacity to bring the reader into a lovely, rapt silence-and to simultaneously awaken and satisfy our yearning for the living reality of our world. I cannot think of anyone who has written of the path through hopelessness to hope for the world with greater clarity and honest, evocative wisdom. I love to think of all the people who will have their hearts opened by this book and whom it will help to find their way home. It is beautiful. It is needed. It deserves to be a classic." -JOANNA MACY Author of World as Lover; World as Self and Coming Back to Life

Robyn is just starting to figure out how to continue without Malcolm. It's a constant uphill battle and she often feels like she just wants to give up. But she knows that Malcolm would not have approved, and with her mom and Sophie's help, she keeps going. Axel receives a second shot at life and he intends to make the most of it. It's a miracle he got a heart just in time. He's trying to do everything to live life to the fullest. But he still feels empty, and doesn't know what to do. When Axel finds out whose heart is in his chest, he flies across the country to Atlanta, Georgia, to find the family of the man whose given him a second chance. He doesn't expect to find someone like Robyn, though. And Robyn doesn't expected Axel to arrive on her doorstep looking like Prince Charming himself. Can it be that maybe—just maybe—there is healing to be found in each other? CHANGE OF HEART SERIES The Heart Needs #1 The Heart Wants #2 The Heart Knows #3 Search Terms: romantic suspense, Romantic Action & Adventure, bad boy obsession, billionaire, fake girlfriend, hired wife, sport romance, sexy, Alpha male romance, Alpha Bad Boy, bad boy, hot doctors, hot romance, hot and steamy, happily ever after, true love, billionaire romance, melody anne billionaire bachelors series, free kindle romance, romance billionaire series, contemporary romance and sex, billionaire obsession, drama, family drama, medical romance, medical school, billionaire romance

A reoccurring dream. A fated encounter. A destiny neither can deny. Heaven Lewis needed a break—from college, relationships, and her life. After arriving in L.A., her vacation plans are thwarted by chaos. Encountering a celebrity wasn't on her to-do list. Neither was dating him. Yet one glance into rock star Dylan McBride’s eyes and his soul speaks to hers. If Dylan told Heaven he had been dreaming of her for years, she would probably think he was nuts. Still, something about her awakens a desire in him he never knew existed. As much as he craves her, he can’t deny the mysterious connection between them that somehow allows him to sense her emotions. As the bond between them deepens, Dylan uncovers a shocking secret that threatens everything he thought he knew. Can he find the courage to tell Heaven the truth? Or will looming threats and hidden dangers tear the two apart? Slow-burn chemistry leads to an epic soulmate romance! Mystery surrounds psychics and elementals in What the Heart Wants, the first book in the Soulmate series, an original masterpiece by USA Today Best-selling Author, Kelli McCracken! **This is a new edition of What the Heart Wants**

When successful young Wall Street hotshot Jax stumbles upon a golden retriever puppy cowering in an alley, it unexpectedly leads him to meet Brynn, the lovely but floundering owner of a vintage bakery on the verge of closing. What starts as Jax offering business coaching to revive the charming shop transforms into so much more. As they work side-by-side, Jax and Brynn discover an undeniable attraction that helps both guarded souls open up to intimacy and trust like never before. Just when their future together seems blissfully bright, unexpected health issues threaten Brynn's dreams of maintaining a thriving business and the demanding schedule required. With support from quirky friends, loyal customers and an emerging community that rallies around Brynn's uplifting journey, Jax remains fiercely devoted to the woman who awakened his purpose beyond wealth and credentials. Through tender moments weathering fierce storms as partners, Brynn and Jax build a loving relationship fortified by resilience, laughter and their secret ingredient – hope. Ultimately this mouthwatering romance reminds us that serendipity works in mysterious ways and life often has richer flavors in store just when we lose our taste for dreaming