Автор: Christie Ridgway

Christie Ridgway invites you to a special place of sun, sand and romance in her new series, Beach House No. 9. Enjoy this prequel novella and meet the people of Crescent Cove… Two miles of magic. That’s how Meg Alexander remembers her childhood home of Crescent Cove on the California coast. But Meg doesn’t believe in magic anymore–not since heartbreak made her leave at nineteen and kept her away for ten years.Yet Meg can’t say no when her sister asks her to temporarily step in as the cove’s property manager–and she can’t deny her instant attraction to…

Seduction guaranteedCEO Nick Wainwright can handle billion-dollar business deals – but a baby? Nick needs help and fast, but he never mixes business with pleasure, until delectable Reese Chamberlain enters his Park Avenue apartment…When Sam finds herself dancing with billionaire Mac McAlheny, she feels like Cinderella! But when the clock chimes twelve, reality strikes! Now jobless and looking for work, can she really become Mac’s new nanny when she’s already head-over-heels for her boss?Fireman Mick Hanson was a working single dad; he didn’t need another complication – but then he…

TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLYLong, lean Logan Chase was dangerous to Elena O’Brien. Which was why she had to be mad to consider his offer of shelter. Yes, she needed a temporary home while hers was renovated, but live with Logan, the man she once dreamed of loving forever? That is, until he broke her heart….Okay, so Logan had a lot to make up for. After all, as a restless, brooding young man, he’d left Elena high and dry–and on prom night, of all nights! But opening his home to her now was surely insane. Because suddenly he was sharing cozy meals–and even cozier kisses–with Elena.…

A GUN TO THE BACK COULD MAKE A WOMAN THINK ABOUT THINGS…And Annie Smith had had a revelation the day she found herself an innocent bystander in an armed bank robbery! Once the danger was over, she discovered there was one thing in her life she had yet to do: fall in love….Now it seemed everywhere Annie turned, she came face-to-face with sexy Griffin Chase. Not that he was really an option. After all, Griffin was the heir to the Chase family fortune, while she–well, she was his housekeeper’s daughter! Yet somehow this incredibly eligible bachelor had named himself her protector in…

In an enchanting new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway, love comes home to Blue Arrow Lake when childhood sweethearts get an unexpected second chance…Mackenzie Walker has everything a single girl needs in her California mountain hometown. Family, friends, a thriving business…and memories of Zan Elliott, whose touch—and betrayal—she’s never forgotten. Now, ten years after he left town, Zan returns to manage his late grandfather’s estate…and flip Mac’s life upside down.Documentary filmmaking has taken Zan all over the globe, yet nowhere was far enough…

Three sizzling tales from three bestselling authorsLove Won’t WaitLori FosterBrendan “Brick” Carlisle is used to women falling at his feet, so shy waitress Merrily Loveland is a breath of fresh air—and an irresistible challenge. But before he can make his move, Merrily comes to him with an offer he can’t refuse. If only their “no-strings” pact didn’t leave him wanting so much more …Beach House BeginningsChristie RidgwayShe might have avoided Crescent Cove, California for years, but no-nonsense Meg Alexander is confident she can handle a brief trip to her hometown. What she…

Thirty Day AffairWhen grumpy, rich and gorgeous Nathan Barrister arrives at the Lake Tahoe lodge, his one-month commitment feels like solitary confinement – until a snowstorm traps him with lovely Keira Sanders. Then an affair seems like just the thing to pass the time…if Keira agrees to his no-ties arrangement.His Forbidden Fiancée In the years since his identical twin had stolen the family company, Luke had devoted himself to two things: success and revenge. Suddenly, his brother’s fiancée, Lauren Conover, appeared and offered Luke the opportunity to achieve both. Lauren believed…

A Wedding at Leopard Tree LodgeEvents planner Josie Fowler has scooped the celebrity wedding of the year in Botswana! As Josie wrestles with taffeta and table plans, sexy resort owner Gideon McGrath’s take-charge approach is getting in her way – and under her skin…Runaway Bride Returns!Owen Marston could never forget the passionate Vegas trip that ended at the altar with Isabella Cavaletti. Or the way she walked out on him the morning after. But now the footloose librarian was back at his side and was a little too tempting!Rodeo BrideInjured soldier Dillon Farraday is stunned to…

After ten stolen years in a coma, hanging on to life by strands of uncertainty, Linda Faraday is finally awake. All she knows is she used to be an undercover operative looking into the shady dealings of embezzler Cameron Fortune. And today…A survivor? A mother to a ten-year-old son? Now that Ryan Fortune is gone, FBI agent Emmett Jamison is stepping in to help her–although he hardly seems thrilled at the prospect.An empty house and growing attraction erodes Linda and Emmett’s self-control. But Linda isn’t sure Emmett fits into her plans: a simple life with a simple man.…

The news that he was going to be a dad shocked the heck out of sexy executive Trent Crosby! Having had enough of deceptive women in his lifetime, he had his doubts about Rebecca Holley, the «mother» of his child.But when the beautiful nurse who’d accidentally received his sperm refused to negotiate a deal, Trent found himself proposing a marriage of convenience.Before long, the love-weary businessman was rushing home to be by Rebecca’s side…and to hold her in his arms. Then tragedy struck and Trent knew just what it would take to make his life complete–Rebecca as his truly…

Time to confess the truth… She’d been nanny to his children forever – and she’d been in love with him for almost as long. But Kayla James had always managed to keep her relationship with Mick Hanson strictly professional. And now that his kids were older, she had a choice – stay, and fess up…or leave. Fireman Mick Hanson had enough responsibility.A working single dad, he didn’t need another complication – but then he saw Kayla in a different light. Until now, he’d managed to look at her as nothing more than “the nanny. ” Now he wasn’t sure he could resist the…

In the years since his identical twin had stolen the family company, Luke had devoted himself to two things: success and revenge. Suddenly, his brother’s fiancé, Lauren Conover, appeared and offered Luke the opportunity to achieve both. A simple case of mistaken identity had made Lauren believe Luke was his twin. But in Luke’s simple plan for payback, he hadn’t counted on wanting to keep Lauren for…

STRONG, SILENT DADDYWith one touch of his strong hands, he could soothe her sweet babe to sleep. And with one glance from his dark, sexy eyes, Phoebe Finley found herself falling–hard. So when this single mom needed a «husband» to keep custody of her adorable infant nephew, natural-born daddy Jackson Abbott came to her rescue….Jackson’s own shattered family ties made him long to shelter Phoebe from the very things that had once broken his own heart. But now that mother and child were safe in his protective embrace, the brooding loner found himself longing for all that he had once…

Return to USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway’s Crescent Cove, California, where the magic of summer can last forever…Combat medic Vance Smith made a promise to a fallen officer: to treat the man’s young daughter to an idyllic vacation at Beach House No. 9. One month, some sun and surf, a “helmet list” of activities to check off, and Vance will move on. But the “little girl” he’s expecting turns out to be a full grown woman.With silky hair, big brown eyes, and smelling sweetly of the cupcakes she makes for her mobile bakery, Layla Parker is irresistible. And…

First crush…or forever love? Lucy Sutton was going to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. When she became his temporary employee, she thought the arrangement was perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship would help her overcome her unrequited feelings. Nothing was business as usual for Carlo.Lucy was no longer a spoiled teenager. She was smart, sweet, undeniably sexy – and his employee! He knew that he was playing with fire. But the closer he got to Lucy, the more he was finding it impossible to resist the…

Nice guys don’t always finish last…Lori Hanson came to Whitehorn to start over, not to fall head over heels in love with her boss! She knows better than to risk her heart—her life—on another man. Besides, Josh Anderson is too attractive, too nice and…too dangerous. Nice because he cares about her. Dangerous because he makes her want to care about him.Josh’s alluring receptionist has secrets and fears she can’t let go of, and all Josh wants is to hold her in his arms and make everything better. Okay, so that isn’t all he wants. Lori’s presence makes it all but impossible to…

TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLYLong, lean Logan Chase was dangerous to Elena O’Brien. Which was why she had to be mad to consider his offer of shelter. Yes, she needed a temporary home while hers was renovated, but live with Logan, the man she once dreamed of loving forever? That is, until he broke her heart….Okay, so Logan had a lot to make up for. After all, as a restless, brooding young man, he’d left Elena high and dry–and on prom night, of all nights! But opening his home to her now was surely insane. Because suddenly he was sharing cozy meals–and even cozier kisses–with Elena.…

Return to USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway’s Crescent Cove, California, where the magic of summer can last forever… Globe-trotting photojournalist Gage Lowell spent carefree childhood summers in Crescent Cove. Now that he desperately needs some R&R, he books a vacation at Beach House No. 9—ready to soak up some sun and surprise old friend and property manager Skye Alexander.Their long-distance letters got him through a dangerous time he can’t otherwise talk about. But when he arrives, the tightly-wound beauty isn’t exactly happy to see him. Skye knows any…

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