Bøger af Carol Hutchens

Beautician Anita Bland is determined to buy her own hair salon, but when she takes a second job modeling for a plus-size catalogue to earn money, she fears she will lose customers and become a laughing stock in her hometown. Then, like a romantic fairy tale from childhood, her favorite customer, a returning veteran turned fire fighter, finally seems to notice her. When Charlie Wakefield asks for her help organizing a fundraiser, Anita jumps at the chance to spend more time with him. After his tour of duty, Charlie Wakefield goes against his wealthy family's wishes to make his own way. Charlie believes protecting others is what makes life worth living, not adding to a bank account. But Anita's sense of humor makes him worry his life had turned into a comedy act. Worse, Anita is dog sitting a tiny Chihuahua named Samson and that pooch gives new meaning to the term alpha male. Anita calls Charlie her hero after he saves a family from a fire. Charlie realizes he wants to be a hero, even to a rat-dog, but first he must give his heart to the woman who has taught him laughter and love.

Can Dr. Hart and Dr. Stone have a second chance at love? Broken hearted over her miscarriage, Claire Hart believes she has failed her fiancé and leaves Boston and Nick to return to her training hospital in North Carolina. She wants to focus on the future, gain a promotion and forget Nick. But her mentor signs her up to speak on a Medical Conference Cruise and Nick Stone is on board. All her fears confront her at once, fear of not being enough for Nick and fear of water, how can she focus on giving a speech that will earn her a promotion? Super star, heart surgeon, Nick Stone agrees to replace his best friend as keynote speaker on the Medical Cruise when he learns Claire is a speaker. Claire left their relationship unfinished and he wants answers. But damage to the ship threatens their lives. Nick realizes he could lose Claire forever. Suddenly, the past means nothing. He wants a future with the woman he loves, but can he convince Claire that she makes his life worthwhile, or will fate steal their second chance at love? Still...How Can The Heart Forget?

DR'S SURPRISE TRIPLETS, WIFE NEEDED A Cinderella romance. But instead of three wicked stepsisters, Cydney Eller has pre-mature triplets left motherless after her sister's accident. The prince is Dr. Daniel Prince who delivers the triplets and demands custody when he learns his brother might be the father. It isn't a glass slipper, but preemie sized diapers and health emergencies that bring these two strangers together to protect three innocent babies. Can love follow?

Reporter, Mia Clark is looking for evidence to clear her brother's name, and never expects her life to be at risk. But trapped in a burning courthouse, she is nearly overcome by smoke inhalation. A firefighter stumbles over her in the smoke filled courthouse. Then things get worse. He suspects Mia of arson and she must fight to escape with her life...and her heart because the threat of dying intensified her feelings for the firefighter who saved her. Judge Jake Stone, a volunteer firefighter, does not consider himself a renegade officer of the court until he saves Mia Clark, and agrees to help her instead of turning her over to police. His decision proves right. Attempts are made on their lives. Even if it means stretching the law, Jake will not allow another woman to die. Losing his wife and child was enough. Can he let go of the past? Can Mia and Jake survive a killer's threats and find a happy ending?

For Pride and Prejudice Fans. Miss Marple meet Spencer For Hire. Only a few months married, Jane Bingley gives her first ball to establish her position in society as Mr. Bingley's wife. Secretly, she hopes to find suitable husbands for her younger sisters and Caroline Bingley. Yet, much as Jane longs to see her beloved family, she worries whether or not Lydia and Mr. Wickham will attend the ball. Other issues threaten success of the ball, as well, when Jane invites guests staying at Lucas Lodge. Jane is uneasy as to how Lydia and Lizzy will react when Mr. Wickham's former love interest, Miss King, arrives with Sir William and Lady Lucas. However, none of Jane's fears included a murder occurring at her ball. When the body is discovered, Lydia blames not only Mary King, and the Foresters, but her sister, Lizzy as well. Frantic to salvage the event, Jane convinces Mr. Bingley they must prove none of their family committed the murder, and she gains an unexpected ally in Mary King. However, Miss King is also accused of the crime, and Jane and Mr. Bingley face the possibility of one of their guests being the murderer. Can Jane and Mr. Bingley discover Who Murdered Mr. Wickham before another guest dies?

Maggie Rose Tally is determined to keep her toddler safe. So the arrival of a PI, with news she has a sister and grandmother searching for her, increases her distrust. Jake McLeod's client offers the one thing Maggie longs for, a real family, but doubt holds her back. Then circumstances are taken out of her hands.Moving in with her grandmother is the only choice she has to keep her child safe. But forming relationships requires trust, and she doesn't trust easily. Feelings for Jake add to her doubts. But her son's security comes first, and the holidays bring hope, and she grows closer to Jake. Soon, Maggie's heart opens and she repeats her toddler's words, So This Is Christmas?