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A selection of must-read summer novels by bestselling authors, collected here in one volume! In Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne, single mom Claire suffers an accident that forces her to slow down and lean on others—especially the sexy new chief of police, Riley McKnight. In Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan, fiery French chef ƒlise Philippe is dealing with the collapse of her café when her old flame, Sean O’Neill, suddenly reappears in town. In No Limits by Lori Foster, a surprise inheritance reunites a mixed martial arts fighter with the woman he’s never forgotten. And in Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery, Carly and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. Now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the Blackberry Island Inn’s cheerful veneer.

Three New York Times Bestselling standalone novels in one special box set: Summer Secrets, Golden Lies and Don't Say A Word! Summer Secrets Eight years ago, the three McKenna sisters—Kate, Ashley, and Caroline—had their fifteen minutes of fame. Driven by their ambitious father, they won an around-the-world sailing race as teenagers. But something happened out on the turbulent sea during a fierce storm they could never forget ... Now Tyler Jamison has come to Castleton, a picturesque island off the coast of Washington State, asking questions about the famous McKennas. But even as the sisters close ranks against the tenacious reporter, the past threatens to drown them in its wake. It will take Caroline's willingness to right a wrong, Ashley's struggle to face her greatest fears, and Kate's attempt to embrace life—and love—again to finally calm the winds and stop the rain. "Graced with sympathetic, well-defined characters and an intriguing multi-threaded plot, this is an emotionally involving story ... sure to please Freethy's growing fan base, and like Kristin Hannah's novels, neatly bridges the gap between romance and traditional women's fiction." Library Journal "Freethy skillfully keeps the reader on the hook, and her tantalizing and believable tale has it all—romance, adventure and mystery." Booklist (Starred Review) on Summer Secrets Golden Lies Every family has secrets -- some too intriguing to resist ... some too dangerous to ignore... A novel about three remarkable families—the fifty-year-old promise that once bound them together, the fiery betrayal that tore them apart, and the ancient bronze dragon that could destroy their future. Riley McAllister, Paige Hathaway, and Alyssa Chen come from very different worlds. Tough guy Riley has overcome the hard knocks of a working-class upbringing. Paige struggles to define her place as the heir to a famous antiques emporium. And Alyssa feels trapped by the restrictions of her family's old world attitudes. Now this unlikely trio of strangers must come together to follow an elusive trail through the streets of San Francisco—from glittering Pacific Heights to colorful Chinatown to trendy south of Market. Each will have to make the impossible choice between romantic love and family loyalty, between sheltering lies and revealing truth. Once the door to the past is opened, there's no turning back... "Golden Lies is an absolute treasure, a fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love Golden Lies." New York Times Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah "Freethy's smooth prose, spirited storytelling and engaging characters, are sure to send readers on a treasure hunt for the author's backlist books." Publishers Weekly Don't Say A Word Everything she's been told about her past is a lie... Julie De Marco is planning a perfect San Francisco wedding when she comes face-to-face with a famous photograph, the startling image of a little girl behind the iron gate of a foreign orphanage—a girl who looks exactly like her. But Julia isn't an orphan. She isn't adopted. And she's never been out of the country. She knows who she is—or does she? Haunted by uncertainty, Julia sets off on a dangerous search for her true identity—her only clues a swan necklace and an old Russian doll, her only ally daring, sexy photographer Alex Manning. Suddenly nothing is as it seems. The people Julia loved and trusted become suspicious strangers. The relationships she believed in—with her mother, her sister, and her fiancé—are shaken by new revelations. The only person she can trust is Alex, but he has secrets of his own. Each step brings her closer to a mysterious past that began a world away—a past that still has the power to threaten her life ... and change her future forever. "Powerful and absorbing ... Sheer hold-your-breath suspense." – NYT Bestselling Author Karen Robards "An absorbing story of two people determined to unravel the secrets, betrayals, and questions about their past. The story builds to an explosive conclusion that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Barbara Freethy's next book."—NYT Bestselling Author Carla Neggars Don't miss the other box sets in the Summer Reads Series: Summer Reads Box Set, Books 1-3, Volume 1 Summer Reads Box Set, Books 4-6, Volume 2 Summer Reads Box Set, Books 7-9, Volume 3 Summer Reads Box Set, Books 10-13, Volume 4

Heat up your summer with three romantic yet clean reads you can take anywhere—be it the beach, vacation, a day relaxing in the sun, or your favorite chair for a moment of downtime. In Halflings, book one of the Halflings series, after being repeatedly attacked by an evil force, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of Mace, Raven, and Vine, three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. The three boys vow to Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with. But a growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in a scientist’s dark plan, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that may affect the earthly and heavenly worlds. In Summer by Summer, Summer took a nanny job in Belize as a fresh start before college, but things take a turn when she finds herself trapped on an island with Bray, a boy she can’t stand. But as their time on the island wears on, the issues that kept them at odds begin to drop away, and both Bray and Summer discover that each may be able to provide the healing they’ve been searching for. And in Doon, book one of the Doon series, Veronica keeps seeing visions of an attractive kilted stranger. When she and her best friend, Kenna, find themselves in Scotland for a summer, what appeared to be a sign she was going crazy becomes an adventure when Veronica and Kenna are zapped across the Alloway Bridge and into a world that appears to be a real-life fairy tale. Veronica soon comes face to face with the boy from her dreams, but the kingdom of Doon holds a dark underbelly that may prevent Veronica’s happily ever after before it can even begin.

The perfect summer-themed romances to keep you enthralled page after page, all in one volume. The Billionaire’s Second-Chance Bride (The Romero Brothers Book 1) Accidentally Flirting with the CEO (Accidentally Flirting with the CEO Books 1-3) An Unexpected Bride (The Bride Series Book 1) His Island Bride (The Bride Series Book 4) READER REVIEWS I am addicted to Shadonna’s books!! I absolutely loved the Romero series....You're in for a big surprise with a twist I NEVER saw coming!! --AMZ REVIEW I could not put this down. I enjoyed how the characters worked their way into each other's life by being friends first and turning into a fairy tale romance... a mystery, thriller, and romance...- Goodreads reviewerSummer Beach Reads (special edition)

Enter a world of intoxicating desire, where temptation is inescapable, and pleasure is guaranteed! Read all four full length steamy billionaire romances. Stranded with Her Greek Husband by Michelle Smart She wants to run…until desire stops her! Marooned on a Greek island with her estranged but gloriously attractive husband, Keren has nowhere to run. Not just from the tragedy that broke her and Yannis apart, but the joy and passion she’s tried – and failed – to forget… The Billionaire without Rules by Lucy King No rules. No limits. Untamable want… Billionaire Max plays by his own rules but, there’s one person stood between him and the truth of his birth: tantalizingly tenacious private investigator Alex. Who’s demanding they do things her way! Shy Queen in the Royal Spotlight by USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson The beauty he unmasked… To retain the throne he’s sacrificed everything for, Alek must choose a bride. Hester’s inner fire catches his attention… Alek sees the queen that she could truly become – but the real question is, can she? Bound by Her Rival's Baby by Maya Blake A forbidden night… A baby bombshell! Why, wonders Amelie, does she feel such a wild attraction to Atu? He wants to buy her family’s beach resort so he’s completely off-limits. Yet surrendering to their attraction was inevitable…and now she’s pregnant with his heir! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

The lives of three very different women--Lissy Snyder, a beautiful, insecure newlywed and unwilling stepmother; her resentful, nosey housecleaner, Michelle; and Angela Graves, the bookish, solitary head of a local book group--intersect over the course of a summer in the Hamptons as they find their reading choices changing their lives forever. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.