Jake Whitley and I start on the wrong foot. And then it goes downhill from there.

After my career implodes, I’m determined to make a living with my new event planning business.

But Jake and I are at odds from the moment I step on his private plane.

He wants to get rid of me. I want to throw his grandmother the celebration of a lifetime…on his property in Martha’s Vineyard.

He’s arrogant and a grump and acts like he owns the world. He’s also hot as hell, but I’d never cross that line. I can’t afford another mistake in my professional life. Not that Jake is attracted to me.

Just when I brace myself for another heated conversation, I discover a completely different man under the façade he’s created. He claims he’s always wanted me.

He’s always been my safe place.

For as long as I can remember, Ansel has been my protector.
In middle school, he was the tall, strong, boy who kept my bullies at bay.
In high school, he was the only one brave enough to stand up to my stepdad.
That was when I realized I loved him.
I almost told him, too.
But then he left.
He joined the Marines and vanished from my life, leaving me behind in our small town.
I thought I’d never see him again, but now he’s back, and the moment I lay eyes on him, I know that I’m still completely, hopelessly in love with him.
Now, if only I can find the courage to tell him.

I never planned to act on my attraction to my best friend.

Keeping my pregnancy a secret from him just sort of happened.

And when his mother invited me to live with her in a small town where I could hide from the world, I let my heart lead.

In all other aspects of my life, I’ve followed a plan. I’ve been methodical, rational, and I’ve never acted without careful consideration. One night with Noah Reynolds and a pink line on a plastic stick, and I barely recognize myself anymore.

Noah is so much more than my boss and my best friend, he’s the man my gaze tracks no matter how many other people are in the room, the man I can’t stop hoping will one day look at me with want in his eyes.

As far as I can tell, he doesn’t even remember our night together. I’d expected our relationship to change, but he continued to treat me like nothing more than his best friend. So, I kept my distance and he got his feelings hurt and now he won’t even hear me out when I try to tell him he’s going to be a father.

Sean O’Brien sacrificed his future for his family. Now it’s his turn to find love and happiness.
Eighteen years ago Sean became the man of the house when his father walked out on the family. Without a second thought, he put his own hopes and dreams on the back burner and took care of his mom and younger sister. Now the co-owner of a successful bed and breakfast, Sean has accepted his position in life—until the day Mia Troy checks in.

When Hollywood sweetheart, Mia Troy, checks into the Victorian Rose, the only things on her mind are rest and relaxation before she begins work on her new movie in Boston. That is until she meets Sean O’Brien, the co-owner of the bed and breakfast. From the moment she checks in, Mia is drawn to Sean, a reserved man who sees past her celebrity status.

Despite his better judgment, Sean can’t ignore his physical attraction to Mia. Soon he gives into his desire, telling himself all she wants is a quick fling to pass the time. As they spend time together, his feelings grow. But can love between a small town guy and an A-list celebrity ever last?

More than 100 relaxed supper dishes to enjoy at home with family and friends created by the man behind the hugely popular premium food brand, Charlie Bigham’s.

Supper with Charlie Bigham is a celebration of good-quality, fresh ingredients and how to use them to create delicious, fuss-free meals. The book contains more than 100 straightforward, easy-to-follow recipes, easy swaps to make the recipes work with what you have to hand, and ideas for scaling dishes up and down. Recipes range from standing-up starters to eat with a drink, to mains for two, four, six or many, to vegetable sides for sharing and simple puddings, giving plenty of options for flexitarian family food and entertaining. Along the way, Charlie shares his life-in-food experiences and tips.

Recipes include:

– The ultimate Lasagne
– Shakshuka
– Beetroot, red onion & blue cheese filo tart
– Fish pie
– Bashed chicken with parmesan breadcrumbs
– Orzo with cherry tomatoes and dates
– Chocolate torte with caramelised hazelnuts

Southerners adore their appetizers, and this collection of sixty recipes—served up with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality—shows why. Smoked pecans on the sideboard, cheese straws on the coffee table, an array of hot dips on the dining table, and pickled shrimp on the porch are just some of the myriad dishes found in this volume that prove food is the life of the party. Tips on creating the ideal party flow, being a gracious host, arranging flowers, sending out invitations, and planning the perfect menu ensure any event will go off without a hitch. Both a lovely hostess gift and a party-planning idea book, Southern Appetizers is all anyone needs for a successful gathering with Southern style.

A first-hand account of the Falklands War from the perspective of the Royal Marine Band Service members who fought in the conflict.

The Royal Marines are renowned for their military skill and also for having one of the finest military bands in the world. These highly trained and talented musicians are equally at home parading at Buckingham Palace, playing at the Royal Albert Hall, or on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier in a foreign port.

Why then when the Argentines invaded the Falklands in April 1982 did these superb musicians get involved in what became a serious and deadly military campaign? The answer is that, in addition to their musical expertise, the RM Band Service members are trained for military service and fully qualified in a multitude of military and medical skills, providing support to their comrades, the fighting commandos.