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Clay watched his fellow Lighthouse Security Keepers fall for women while on missions. Growing up with chaos, the last thing he wanted was drama...or surprises. The beautiful concert violinist was just what he hoped for. Smart, talented, and dedicated to the orchestra. And completely separate from his mission chasing drug smugglers.

Sleeping with the NFL quarterback who the media has dubbed Mr. Perfect might not have been the smartest move, but I’m in the City of Love, I’d had a few drinks, and was jacked up on giddy girl talk and hopeful hearts—two things I never buy into—and I threw caution to the wind. I want to sneak out before he wakes up, but when I open my eyes, he’s already up. In more ways than one.

At forty-one, my career as an Urban Planner is on track, but my personal life? A total car crash. After one too many terrible dates my therapist handed me a three-month dating ban. Apparently, I’m supposed to “focus on myself,” which so far includes yoga I’m terrible at, clay work that looks like it was done by a four-year-old, and a baking attempt that produced something akin to cat vomit. But I’m determined to stick to the plan and so the last thing I need is the nosy café owner with the cheeky smile setting up camp in my dreams.

Deep down she knew she was only dreaming, knew that whatever feelings she cherished for him could never be fully returned. After all, he was the heir to the biggest clay works in all of Cornwall, and she was but the daughter of one of their workmen. For just as an unexpected passion began to blossom between Morwen Tremayne and Ben Killigrew, the fates seemed determined to stifle its growth. A long, bitter struggle between owner and workforce brought about Charles Killigrew’s sudden illness, and with it Ben’s summons to the head of the family firm.

Love doesn’t break us; it makes us whole, my nana used to say. However, one minute, my world is set on fire, literally. The next, I am raising a six-year-old as a single mom without a clear path ahead of us. No place to live. No job. No money. I’m returning to Sterling Falls to claim what’s mine, then there will be no looking back on this beloved small town, a place I consider a handful of sand in the hourglass of my life. Then again, Clay Sylver has shaken up that ancient time clock. The silver fox in his forties is a bit cocky, but solid in every way that matters.

After a century of war, revolutions, and imperial conquests, 1790s Europe is still embroiled in a battle for control of the sea and colonies. Tall ships navigate familiar and foreign waters, and ambitious young men without rank or status seek their futures in naval commands. First Lieutenant Alexander Clay of the frigate Agrius is self-made, clever, and ready for the new age. But the old world, dominated by patronage, retains a tight hold on advancement.

When Morwen Tremayne read her vows to Ben Killigrew, now master of the greatest clay works in Cornwall, she swore to stay by his side until death parted them. Had she known how closely she would have to hold to those words, she would still have sworn them a thousand times and with all her heart....

When teacher Riley creates a profile on MonsterFling after one too many disappointing human relationships, she's looking for something different—not the earth-shattering connection she finds with Eden, an eight-foot golem with glowing symbols etched across their clay skin. Created two centuries ago to serve and protect, Eden has spent decades yearning for something beyond their original purpose. What begins as a coffee shop meeting quickly transforms into a night of exploration when they discover a rare magical compatibility that makes their ancient symbols glow with unprecedented brightness.

George C. Mills once again return with the sequel to His latest book entitled "Clay's Endless Dreams." Now in this book entitled "Clay Faces Gloria's Ultimatum." You will discover some of his trials and tribulations as he now has to face the heartache of having to make the hardest decision of his life. He has to decide between these two lovely ladies. One being Gloria and the other being Mary Ann who has confessed her love for Clay.

PRIX LOVE STORY 2025. Emy se retrouve propulsée dans le monde de la Formule 1 lorsque son père biologique la désigne comme l'héritière de son écurie : la Scuderia Adessi. Le contrat est simple, elle est la dirigeante pour une saison et seulement si elle hisse la Scuderia en haut du classement, elle héritera de la totalité. Tout aurait pu être facile si le pilote fétiche de l'écurie, Clay Johnson, n'avait pas décidé de les trahir et de concourir pour leur plus grand concurrent. Entre coups bas et rivalités, Emy n'a pas le choix, elle doit gagner le championnat pour garder son poste.

My first baby dragons are bouncing around the nursery. But there’s no such thing as maternity leave when the world’s fate is in my hands. This castle is the safest place for my firstborns...unless the Dragonkeep falls again. I might have won my battle in the City, but now the war is coming to my home. Villagers from my lands have sought refuge behind the castle walls, as have the feral dragons I freed from the City. Keeping them all safe is up to me and my five dragon mates, and I'll have to rule the very elements to defend the keep.

When Martha’s spirit guide arrives before dawn and leads her back to the ancient land New Mexico, she knows this is a dream. Why would these people of the canyon imagine she could help them face the drought, or the persecution of the mysterious Man-With-Three-Spirits? But her husband Glen faces a different dilemma. Why can’t the doctors explain why Martha won’t wake up?

Strong-willed, successful and determined, Callan Matthews lives the facade of a happy, wonderful life. Unfortunately, unbridled chaos runs amuck in the deep, dark places of her heart as she struggles to keep herself together. Her once beloved husband, Clay, tugs relentlessly at the last few threads keeping her from completely unraveling. His laid-back attitude only serves to drive her further away instead of drawing her back into his arms.

An exciting new Western collection in the style of Robert J. Thomas, W. L. Cox, and Duane Boehm filled with action, adventure, and plot twists like C. K. Crigger, Chet Cunningham, and Paul L. Thompson! These are westerns filled with crime, corruption, and a deadbeat criminal gang to bring to justice! These exciting new action-adventure audiobooks take the listener on one helluva journey.... Are you ready to ride the dangerous trail with Clint Clay and his great new westerns?

Clay Russell had plans, big plans. First, he was going to win the Nationals in bull-riding; then, he was going to start his own spread and breed horses. But his family had other plans. They roped him into leaving Arizona and taking on the job of getting a struggling ranch in North Carolina back on its feet. He didn’t expect it to be something beyond his ability. He also didn’t expect Rusty Blackhawk to be a woman. Or a witch. Rusty had no choice but to take the Russell’s offer and partner up with them. She had to hang onto her ranch, and this was the only way.

No place is safe for Clay. He is besieged. Voices from the past haunt his Seattle houseboat. Demonic machines attack him on the street and in his dreams. Clay becomes a confused, weakened man fighting a losing battle for the very essence of who he is. On one drizzling night in a parking lot his loyal assistant, Sheryl Landing, hears a voice telling her to “protect him; bring him to me". The spiritual battle is on. Clay bounces back and forth like a ping pong ball in a high stakes game of good versus evil. The winner takes all. The winner takes Clay.

Sandy Gutierrez wonders if she's in the midst of a lucid dream or perhaps a nightmare. As owner of the popular boutique Bathing Suits Galore in Somewhere, Oregon, she unexpectedly finds her orderly life shifted unimaginably when a handsome tourist enters her shop.

Is there somewhere to hide from the past? Dutch Mulvaney, a hero who will spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, now carves sea creatures from driftwood and signs them as "Beach Bum." His relocation from the East Coast to the small coastal town of Somewhere in Oregon was a desperate attempt to salvage his sanity and dignity. Now, after a year of solitude, he finally feels ready to venture back into society. Taylor Jones enjoys her job as a waitress at Mama Pink's Diner, the most popular eatery in Somewhere. Daily, she thanks the universe for Edna Pink, the owner. Without Edna's help she could very well be six feet under, with her two precious sons being raised by a crime lord. When a disabled man enters the diner she gets a premonition that her life is about to change. Should she remain in the town she loves, or run yet again?

Eine Unterschrift für den Chef – das ist alles, was Bildhauerin Evelyn braucht, um endlich ihre Tonskulpturen in Chicago ausstellen und den Job als Anwaltsassistentin aufgeben zu können. Dumm nur, dass sich der Unterschriftenverweigerer als höllisch heißer Mistkerl herausstellt, der in der Wildnis von Kentucky seine ganz eigenen Ziele verfolgt.   Clay hat größere Probleme als die durchgestylte Citybraut, die plötzlich vor seiner Werkstatt auftaucht, auch wenn ihre Schlagfertigkeit ihn von den Füßen reißt – wortwörtlich.