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When Dora heard the art gallery was displaying a mirror that could show a girl her true love, she had to see for herself. Looking at its reflective surface, she learned the claims where true. The image in the glass was not her own. Rafe was out to dinner with his family, when he looked over at a mirror and saw a woman staring back. Even more surprising was the voice he heard as he approached the reflection. She claimed to be his true love, but he didn’t believe in love.

Sophie is a beautiful housewife on the brink of a midlife crisis, unhappy with her husband. Juliette, a passionate optimist, struggles to make ends meet in a society that stereotypes single mothers. Evelyn, a shy novelist, is looking for the university to help her step out of the shadows. Ann, after being disabled after a serious accident, yearns for fulfillment in a cruel world. And then there's Will, a teenager who longs to sever the shackles of family and religion. As five paths collide, they're presented with the same question: What is your dream?

John Patterson has always been a loner...his heroic rescue of an inexperienced climber on Everest results in the loss of his leg...Michelle Bonheur still blames herself for the car accident that killed her husband Adam two years ago...As John and Michelle’s paths converge in Nepal...and discover they’re not alone in their grief, the guilt they carry, or their attraction to each other. When disaster strikes one morning on the Annapurna circuit, the two wounded souls find themselves in peril, and Michelle makes a decision that will change both of their lives.

Straight-laced Rose loves books, swimming, and the folk choir. So when her gregarious best friend arrives home from a 10-year around-the-world trip, her safe, comfortable existence is thrown into disarray. Rose is persuaded to take on the role of matron of honor, but not for a traditional church wedding: The ceremony is to take to take place on a Mediterranean beach. She is promised sun, sea, sand, and a rousing good time. But how will she cope with her fear of flying, mosquitoes, men, and everything else that takes her out of her comfort zone?

Drew truly loved Alyssa, the poor girl from the other side of the tracks. But his dream of becoming a surgeon took him away from her and he had to let her go. Drew never forgot his first love. And when fate brings them back together, he intends to make it for life. But always the trickster, fate has more tragedy and heartbreak in store for the couple.

A woman sits on a city bus, reflecting on her life - do both need change in direction? Is it possible that a single pea left on plate can change one’s future? What dark secrets are revealed by an old suitcase? And will the surprise for Christine go according to plan? Playing upon a myriad of sentiments and emotions, Eileen Thornton's A Surprise for Christine is a collection of 12 sweet, lighthearted, and romantic stories sure to brighten even the darkest of days.

After a lifetime of being protected and sheltered by her parents, Kate's life turned upside down after their sudden death. With nowhere else to turn, she ends up with her fiancé: a conniving businessman who is well on his way to becoming a corrupt lawyer. At the same time, Kate’s father’s law firm houses more secrets than a politician’s hard drive.

Taken in by the Himalayan Sherpa as a child, Mountaineer Frank Kincaid grew up following the ways of the mountain people. When Sarah Madden came to Nepal in 2011, it was for her son’s expedition, which nearly took his life. Now, Sarah has become part of Frank's world. The lama in Khum Jung calls it destiny. But the lama doesn’t know his part to play in the death of Sarah’s husband 25 years ago, or his role in a recent accident on the Everest Icefall. Can he come to terms with a fateful decision in his past to find their future together?

Layla Little was hurt and damaged by her previous relationship. Years later, while vacationing in tropical Puerto Rico with her new boyfriend, Layla unexpectedly encounters her former, jealous boyfriend, Leon. The encounter brings back memories of heartache and unresolved longing. Leon desperately wants her back, even though he knows that she is with another man. Making things even more complicated for Layla is the persistence of an old high school sweetheart, Roland, who is also vying for her love and affection.

They say you never know what goes on behind closed doors, but do you really know what goes on outside your front door, either? Kate is a 20-something, successful woman. Funny, attractive, and independent, she seemingly has everything going for her. But when it comes to love, Kate wouldn’t know a good idea if she stopped at a zebra crossing and watched it pass by in front of her.

Ellie Chambers always wanted to be a writer. Now, she was a successful author, but it had come at a price. Two prices, actually. The first was the fallout from a hastily-signed contract with Margo Rollings, the publisher who wouldn't die. And the second was Sam Price, her former writing partner and almost-fiance. Sam Price had dreamed of being the next Hemingway, not the hack ghostwriter behind the popular "Lottie Long" cozy mystery series. But days spent with his dad as a sought-after finish carpenter in quaint Golden Grove, Iowa gave him little time for much else.

Genevieve hates cruises, but Peter, her husband, has bought this one for her after the worst year of her life, and she couldn’t tell him she didn’t want to go. Still traumatized after a family tragedy, both of them have gone into hiding behind small talk and silence. A cruise is the last place where Genevieve could imagine making a friend, but when she meets Thomas, a morbidly obese man, she finds him easy to talk to. Thomas himself has a past—one which has poisoned the only relationship he cared about. By the end of the cruise, all of their lives will have changed.

When Carla agrees to house sit a condo by the beach for a summer, she’s met with a juicy surprise. Though reluctant and determined to stay away, Carla is drawn to the young man a few doors down. Blake is handsome, temperamental, and just as determined to win her over as she is to stay away. Three months under the summer sun are about to heat up parts of Carla that she thought lost, tossed to the wind and gone forever.

The magic mirrors were becoming a legend. Three antique mirrors that sometimes showed a girl her true love. While some were skeptical about their powers, those who experienced the magic firsthand knew it was real. Skeptical or not, every woman who heard about it had to give it a try. Will thought he had a pretty good life. Pursuing a college degree, he had a good roommate, a loving family, and a great girlfriend, until the day she learned about the Denton magic mirror at the art gallery.

English instructor Sheridan is tired of waiting for her former professor, Michael, to bring an end to their unrequited longing. She finally takes initiative and asks for the relationship they both want. But what should have been the romance of a lifetime is quickly derailed by secrets each of them tries to keep from the other. Can Michael and Sheridan overcome their tragic pasts and find their way to each other? Because once the words are spoken, there's no going back.

Rachael Connor has great looks, money, and a home of her own, but childhood abuse has left her fearful of men. When Rachael meets Matthew, she begins to rethink her life. He falls in love with her, but Rachael rebukes him, living by the "rules" her father taught her. She soon has an epiphany about how to overcome her father’s grip on her life. The next time she falls in love, she will know how to deal with it.

Fueled by failed relationships and a bit of booze-induced brilliance, thirty-something divorcees Connie, Jenny, Lucy, and Sadie decide to launch their own dating agency. But will the enterprise solve their problems, or bring a whole lot more? And at the end of the day, will any of the four ladies find the man of their dreams?

Years past her 30th birthday, English professor Caroline Jones' biological clock isn't just ticking...it's screaming. With her boyfriend dragging his feet, Caroline's attempt at an ultimatum shatters their troubled relationship and leaves her no closer to her goals. The dream of motherhood seems to be slipping away. When Victor, her handsome former student, shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Caroline finds herself having to make an unexpected choice. But is Victor only her baby-daddy, or has the love of her life been with her all along?

It’s 1975 and the recession is waning, but for the small town of Beulah, Illinois, life will never be the same. An industrial accident has claimed the lives of five workers, leaving their wives and children struggling, and the company is fighting to deny their wrongful death payout.

After a successful blind date, Linda and Eric want to change the world. With fiery passion for both each other and their common cause, they hatch a twisted plan. The first step: to assemble a loyal team of hotshots, each with a specific skill set.