Having paranormal Gifts in a world that fears what it doesn’t understand is tough. Luckily, Iris Kosta is tough, too. She’s already lost her twin brother to Homeland Security's paranoia and greed. Add in her job as a kickass security operative, and it makes for a lonely life. Which is too bad, because Iris likes men—a lot. She makes do with plenty of dates and hook ups, convinced there’s no such thing as true love. Mike Connolly does believe in true love, and its name is Iris. Too bad she’ll never see him as anything but one of the boys. When he finally despairs of getting anything more than friendship from her, he reaches out to Madame Eve for help finding a woman who can eclipse his obsession. Thanks to meddlesome relatives and Madame Eve’s talents, both Mike and Iris find themselves the recipients of some unexpected gifts. Let’s hope they can survive long enough to enjoy each other.

In this heartfelt and thoughtful book, Christopher Heuertz writes of the dangers of isolation, the challenges we face when we join together and the struggles and joys that emerge from genuine community bonding. “Ironically, as much as we yearn for deep friendships and meaningful communities, many of us seem to be unable to find our way into them. Even if we know we’re made for community, finding one and staying there seems almost impossible. Though we hate to admit it, if we stay long enough in any relationship or set of friendships, we will experience failure, doubt, burnout, loneliness, transitions, a loss of self, betrayal, frustration, a sense of entitlement, grief, and weariness. Yet it’s these painful community experiences, these tensions we struggle to navigate, that hold surprising gifts.” —FROM THE PREFACE IN A STRIKINGLY confessional tone and vividly illustrated through story, Unexpected Gifts names eleven inevitable challenges that all friendships, relationships, and communities experience if they stay together long enough. Rather than allowing these challenges to become excuses to leave, Chris Heuertz suggests that things like betrayal, transitions, failure, loss of identity, entitlement, and doubt may actually be invitations to stay. And if we stay, these challenges can become unexpected gifts. *** Betrayal, failure, loss of identity, doubt. If your relationships have suffered from any of these pitfalls, this book will show you that staying together can create something more—even something beautiful. IN THIS HEARTFELT and thoughtful book, Christopher Heuertz writes of the dangers of isolation, the challenges we face when we join together, and the struggles and joys that emerge from genuine community bonding. Whether readers are forming a new community, searching for deeper community, or participating in a longtime community, they will find inspiration, caution, guidance, and encouragement as they discover the beauty of pressing in to the ambiguities of growing relationships in this tender and honest testimony about how we are woven together by grace.

Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: THE RING THE SPANIARD GAVE HER by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham Accepting billionaire Ruy’s convenient proposal rescues innocent Suzy from a disastrous marriage…and creates a major problem: their raging chemistry! He’s all icy control to her impulsive emotion. Soon returning his temporary ring feels like the biggest challenge of all… CINDERELLA’S NIGHT IN VENICE (A Signed, Sealed…Seduced novel) by Clare Connelly When Ares insists shy Bea accompany him to a gala, she wants to refuse. The gorgeous Greek is as arrogant as he is charming, yet she can’t say no to her PR firm’s biggest client…or to one magical night in Venice! THE FORBIDDEN INNOCENT’S BODYGUARD (A Billion-Dollar Mediterranean Brides novel) by Michelle Smart Elsa’s always been off-limits to self-made billionaire Santi. Now, as her temporary bodyguard he’ll offer her every luxury and every protection. To offer any more would be the most dangerous – yet tempting – mistake! STRANDED FOR ONE SCANDALOUS WEEK (A Rebels, Brothers, Billionaires novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson When playboy Ash arrives at his New Zealand island mansion, he never expected to encounter innocent Merle and their red-hot attraction. He’s back for one week to lay his past to rest. Might he find solace in Merle instead…? For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents May 2021 Box Set – 2 of 2

Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: FORBIDDEN TO THE POWERFUL GREEK (A Cinderellas of Convenience novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Marinelli The secret to Galen’s success is his laser-sharp focus. And young widow Roula is disruption personified! Most disruptive of all? The smoldering attraction he can’t act on when he hires her as his temporary PA! CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR WEDDING CHARADE by USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy Williams Jess doesn’t know what she was thinking striking a just-for-show arrangement to accompany notorious playboy Curtis to an A-List wedding. What will the paparazzi uncover first – their charade…or that Jess is now expecting his baby? THE INNOCENT'S ONE-NIGHT PROPOSAL by author Jackie Ashenden After everything cynical Castor has witnessed, there’s almost nothing he’s surprised by. But naïve Glory’s offer to sell him her virginity floors him! Of course, it’s out of the question. Instead, he makes a counter-proposal: become his convenient bride! THE COST OF THEIR ROYAL FLING (A Princesses by Royal Decree novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Lucy Monroe Prince Dimitri’s mission to discover who’s leaking palace secrets leads him to an incendiary fling with Jenna. As their connection deepens, could the truth cost him the only woman that sees beyond his royal title...? For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents March 2022 Box Set – 2 of 2

After a string of failed relationships, thirty-five-year-old Madeline Majors worries her life will never be complete. Her obsession with having a child and her inability to conceive—even though a multitude of doctors have said there is nothing medically wrong with her—drives her to Madame Evangeline as her last resort. Garth Summers is a shape shifter with a problem. As Alpha of his pack, he must have an heir by the time he is fifty years of age or a new alpha is chosen from the eligible males in the pack. But as a wolf shifter, he can only conceive with his mate who he has yet to find. With only six weeks remaining, he turns to Madame Eve for help. Can a one-night stand bring two people the one thing they most desperately want, or will the reality of what they are send them both running?

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HARD HART, BOOK 1 It’ll take a tough woman to win this Hard Hart… A one-night stand, surprise pregnancy, military, rookie cop, enemies to roommates to lovers romantic suspense. Krista Matthews, a hard-headed, hard-fighting rookie cop, is determined to prove herself on the force. It’s not just a man’s world anymore and she'll show them all she’s up to the challenge, even if it means putting up with the advances from her lecherous mentor, Myles Slade. However, Brock is even more stubborn than she is, he’s all man, all brawn and brute—and whether she likes it or not he’s made keeping her safe his number one priority. He doesn't realize she doesn't need protection; she can take of herself and then some. Brock Hart, bodyguard, and retired special operative has never known anyone like Krista. Ever since their first meeting, when she pulled him over for speeding, he’s been drawn to her. She infuriates him, challenges him, and has gotten under his skin in a way no woman ever has. He’s kept people at arm’s length all his life for good reason, but Krista won’t stand for it. She wants to know everything about him, and that puts him on edge. But one drunken night together changes everything. Their worlds are rocked, and Brock’s quiet, introverted life is threatened forever. Which may be exactly what he needs. LOST HART, BOOK 2 Only one woman can find this lost Hart… A second chance, military, single mom, romantic suspense. Stacey Saunders has had a less than stellar year. Until she met Chase, she wasn’t sure she’d make it through. Hired to protect her and her kids from a crime family, Chase quickly became more than just a bodyguard. He became her lifeline. Their one night of passion gave her hope for the future, for a new life. But then he disappeared. Five months later, Chase is back. But Stacey’s not willing to just let sleeping dogs lie—or in this case, a green-eyed bodyguard. She deserves answers. Chase Hart had to leave. He didn’t want to, but the pain, the secrets, the fears are all just too real. He wouldn’t be a good man if he brought his demons into Stacey’s world. But it becomes impossible for him to stay away from her when Stacey comes around demanding answers. Is this finally his chance for a normal, happy life? Not by a long shot, it would seem. Stacey’s family is suddenly ripped apart, a piece of her heart taken, and it’s up to Chase to bring him back safely. With dangers lurking in every dark corner, the deeper he digs, the greater the risk of losing Stacey, possibly for good. ** Note, this book is part of a series but can easily be read as a standalone. All political views represented in this book do not necessarily reflect those of the author. This is fiction and characters are given their own thoughts, ideas, morals, ethics, religious and political opinions to make them seem more realistic. *Keywords: military, romantic suspense, single mom, kidnapping, stalking, trafficking, PTSD, big family, enemies to lovers, roommates to lovers, surprise pregnancy, one-night stand, rookie cop, security, bodyguard, grumpy/sunshine