Dr. Kathryn Jackson, after finishing her residency in Emergency Medicine, begins a long anticipated vacation to Mexico. There she encounters Maximiliano Ramos, now a high ranking government official, who had captured her heart ten years before. Drawn to Max, but knowing they live in different countries and come from different cultures, Kathryn tries to fight the attraction she feels for him. Circumstances and Kathryn's independent nature as well as her fiery Irish temper place her in direct conflict with Max. Unwittingly, Kathryn finds herself involved in the underworld of illegal drugs, and torn between her love for Max and the needs of a small child. Kathryn is forced to make choices that change the course of her life.

A Chance Encounter is the digital reissue of a previously published and long out-of-print novel by New York Times Bestselling author Mary Balogh. Elizabeth Rossiter is forever finished with love – after a disastrous episode that left her with a broken heart and a reputation that would be ruined should her scandalous secret be revealed. She sought safety by fleeing her proper station in society to take a position as companion to the daughter of a wealthy family, far from London, where Elizabeth's beauty and wit had once shone so brightly. But now her hope of a safe haven is shattered. To her horror, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again has appeared in this rural retreat. Robert Denning, the handsome, faithless Marquis of Hetherington, made a mockery of her dreams once before – and now he is working his old magic and mischief in her life once more.

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives at Netherfield in a state of indignation and delivers an insult that nearly ended his future before it began. What if he did not go to Meryton that autumn and instead met Elizabeth Bennet later in London during the winter? What if their introduction was not an insult, but rather a challenge to smile, and how does the strength of an extraordinary couple help them to survive all that life sends their way? Chance Encounters is a journey of the imagination, and explores how a resigned and wiser Elizabeth meets a hardened Darcy. It follows them and their families through their courtship, marriage, and beyond. Together they experience a mature love. Revised 2012 edition. This story contains scenes of a mature nature. Linda Wells is the author of Fate and Consequences, Perfect Fit and the Memory and Imperative series.

There are three kinds of nerdy women in the world. - The Sexy Nerd - The Confident Nerd; and - The So-Socially-Awkward-it's-Painful-to-Watch Nerd. You can probably guess which one I am. After witnessing me making a fool of myself, Chance Hoffman decided to take pity on me. He's smart, sexy, charming, and totally out of my league... and for some unexplainable reason, he wants to help me. Who am I to say no? Besides, I need all the assistance I can get. There are three things that make a woman irresistible. - Confidence - A Wicked Sense of Humor; and - A Killer Rack. Melany Fitzgerald had none of those things. Or so I thought... until I really got to know her. She's the total package and she doesn't even realize it. Now I'm stuck with the uncomfortable task of helping her land another guy, all the while trying to ignore the fact that I'm starting to fall for her. She thinks she's an ugly duckling and wants to become a swan. All I want is her. And I'm not giving up without a fight.

Daphne and Jack meet on a Greyhound bus heading north from California. The year is 1976 and Daphne is a pregnant teenager. Jack is a guy in search of a future. For these two lost souls, this is a ride that will change their lives and begin a dynasty. This is a prequel to the Take a Chance series about the eleven kids Jack and Daphne will collect over the years and the paths each member of this very untraditional family, will take as they, in turn, fall in love.

This is a whimsical, titillating romance novel that literally will have you at the edge of your seat, yearning for more. It is pulsating with action-packed, romantic adventures. From the beginning to the end, Chance Encounter is captivating in every sense of the word. When Steven, a tall handsome debutant, regal in his own rights, won the heart of a once-timid but beautiful, soft-spoken, and very intelligent lady by the name of Camille. As the two quickly grew inseparable, their love flourished and blossomed into a strong and lasting romantic union, that surely stood the test of time.

Growing up without the love of her parents, Dana Terrell jumped at love the first time it came around. A mistake that could have been fatal. With the help of wonderful friends, Dana was able to escape what turned out to be an abusive marriage and make a life for herself and her daughter in Montana. A move that earned her a rewarding career, new friends, and thanks to a brief meeting at work, a chance for love. Singing has always been a part of Dana’s life, something she dreamed about but never pursued until a talent show changed everything. The decision to follow her dream and secure a future for her and her child was made easier when the chance at love abruptly ended. With the support of family, she and her daughter were off to Broadway to pursue a new life, a life that would give her the future and security she had always yearned for. Gaining her confidence not only as a singer but also as a person, Dana proved herself. A performance that was seen by a talent scout brought her to London, performing on the West End, something she never imagined could happen. A new play, a new home, and a friendship that grew into the future that she always dreamed of. 1