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In the next nature-filled romance by Birding with Benefits author Sarah T. Dubb, a journalist shadows a prickly wildlife rehabilitator as they gain the trust of a wary hawk, all while trying—and failing—to keep things professional. Katrina Harrison isn’t a people person. After a lifetime...

Philip Roth, one of the best-known and award winning literary masters of our time, engages his readership with insightful and challenging novels of the human condition. With The Dying Animal, he revisits the character David Kepesh. At age 60, Kapesh is drawn out of his carefully ordered existence and into an obsessive affair with one of his students.

Hannah and Daniel were teenage sweethearts, but then Daniel left their sleepy village of Middlefern and his grandfather's veterinary practice behind for the bright lights of London. Now, 15 years later, the prodigal grandson has returned to temporarily take over the village practice with a veterinary qualification and his dog, Sammy, in tow. Daniel is ready for rabbits with tummy aches, guinea pigs who've lost their squeak, plenty of cow complaints and a whole lot of memories—both good and bad. But is he ready to see Hannah again?

Being rejected by family hurt like hell, but I kept my head high, left my toxic relatives behind, and moved across the country to Gaynor Beach CA. Luckily, I have great furry company. My bulldog puppy, Widget, was dumped on me for not meeting my parents' ridiculously high standards either, so we're comforting each other. With a nice rental house, and a new job, Widget and I were ready for a fresh start, until I got a devastating diagnosis. I can't take care of Widget properly while trying to save my own life, and I expect a long hard road.

When I was squeezing rescue dogs and cats into my small house, all I wanted was to not turn away a pet in need. Opening the Safe Haven Pet Rescue was a dream come true. But when I get hurt, standing between a man with a gun and a stray dog, I realize I still can't do it all. My injured leg, a concussion, having to lean on my friends, and realizing how helpless I feel, throws me back to my childhood when nothing I did ever seemed to be enough. But there's one silver lining. Brooklyn West. He's the kind of guy who holds a stranger’s hand in a crisis.

After losing her husband, Sienna Parker has been living a shadow of her former life, paralyzed by anxiety and guilt over not being the mother her young son deserves. When her sister, Maya, suggests a fresh start in a small town, Sienna agrees. Oak Mountain turns out to be nothing like she...

A deliciously fun, flirty rom-com where love doesn't happen by opening a door . . . it happens when you get stuck in one. Veterinarian Fiona Nichols does not do well in stressful social situations. A little babble here, saying the absolutely wrong thing there. But that doesn't stop Fiona from...

Jane Dixon is a dating disaster. Flammable tablecloths and broken arms are just a typical evening for her unlucky companions. No wonder Jane never gets past a first date. But luckily her co-worker and new bff says he's got loads of friends who'd date her more than once. If only she could stop thinking about how much fun he was to hang out with. And she'd never dropped a bucket of ice on his junk. Win.

After being set-up by her boss and lover in a commodities scheme, stockbroker Eva Lloyd's life has gone to the dogs. She starts a successful dog-walking business and puts the past behind her. Sam Richardson is her newest client: smart, sexy, and handsome. But Sam has his own past. He's an ex-military vet trying to overcome PTSD who shied away from relationships - until he laid eyes on Eva. Instantly drawn together, they're well on their way to putting their problems behind them - until Sam's brother shows up.

Unleashing your inner tigress isn't easy when you're a doormat by nature! Still, after escaping a wretched marriage to a cheating SOB, Dallas party planner Naomi Delacroix isn't about to let another man sweet-talk her into sheathing her protective claws. Not even hunky millionaire Royce Powell, who's hired her to arrange his mother's surprise party. Even if he does make her purr like a kitten with one heated glance....

This is a collection of previously released steamy short contemporary romance stories complete with instalove and a guaranteed happily ever-after. If you're looking for a great lunchtime listen, or something to spark sexy dreams before bed, you’ll want to pick these up.

Claire Everson is working at her dream job, vet tech for Hawkins Ridge Animal Sanctuary. Growing up in Sunny View Trailer Park, she didn't think she'd achieve her goal of taking care of animals. Especially after her accident. When she took the job, she didn't factor in Jace Beckett; the youngest of the town's golden Beckett Family. A teddy bear wrapped in a handsome, charming package. His reputation as a man who couldn't commit made it easy to say no when he asked her out. Claire didn't want a repeat of her cheating ex-fiancé.

Can love flourish amid expectations, dishonesty, and duty? Naomi Hendrix is seeking a fresh start in the small rural town of Oak Mountain, Maryland. As the town's new veterinarian, she is rebuilding her life after a painful divorce and betrayal by her former neighbors. However, her mentor...

Jude est flic. Jude est drogué. Jude est autodestructeur et tourmenté. Son meilleur ami est un tueur en série à qui il voue une véritable obsession. Sa vie n'est remplie que de photographies sordides. Rebekka a toujours su qu'elle serait bientôt la victime de cet homme qui la suit depuis son enfance, sournois, tapi dans l'ombre. Elle ne peut rien dire à personne. Qui la croirait ? Alors que chaque jour la rapproche un peu plus de l'heure de sa mort, Rebekka se prend dans la toile sulfureuse de Jude.

La chasse à l'homme a commencé pour Jude. Damian Evans, son meilleur ami et l'un des plus grands tueurs en série de Boston, est parvenu à s'échapper de sa prison. Enfin libre, celui-ci a tout loisir de trouver sa prochaine victime. Et il décrète que ce sera elle. Rose. Jeune mère célibataire qui vit recluse dans un coin perdu du Canada. Parfaite, à ses yeux. Mais Damian a décidé de prendre son temps. Elle sera l'apothéose de son art. Dès lors, quoi de mieux que de s'immiscer dans sa tête et dans son cœur, avant de lui dévoiler la vérité ? Avant que Jude ne le retrouve !

Dean a disparu. Poussé par la turbulente Anabelle, Jude est contraint de sortir de son antre pour partir à la recherche de son meilleur ami. Épaulé d’une bouteille de Whisky, accompagné d’une repartie cinglante et d’une jeune fille amoureuse, Jude va tout tenter pour remonter les traces de Dean et, par la même occasion, éloigner Anabelle de lui. Problème numéro 1 : Dean ne s’est pas volatilisé volontairement. Problème numéro 2 : Des cadavres de femmes s’accumulent.

He’s a guitar player who works odd hours. She’s his curvy new neighbor with a mouthy co-dependent husky. Miscommunication taints their initial meeting, but will their physical attraction allow them a second chance at a first impression?

He’s looking to adopt a pit bull. She’s a romance author who fosters puppies. She writes about happily ever-afters, but can he give her one?

I’m used to people giving me and my dog wide berth, considering nothing about our appearance is unnerving. We’re both big, strong, and give the impression we’re looking for trouble, even when we’re not. So, when a gorgeous redhead baby-talks the beast between my legs—the Rottweiler—of course, I’m intrigued.

He’s a deli owner who had his ass handed to him by a feral cat. She’s a veterinarian who’s heard about his beef stick. She convinces him to give the frisky feline and her new kittens a temporary home, but can he convince her to stay once the kittens are grown?