The Bachelor The Beauty And The Blizzard

SNOWBOUND WITH A STRONG, SEXY…SOURPUSS? From the moment Randall Watson had practically kidnapped her to help him stop a wedding, Gina Leigh knew their road trip was doomed. She was all for Randall's sweet grandmother eloping—and she was all too aware of her irresistible attraction to this rugged, though romantically challenged, man. Gina was no stranger to heartbreak. And she knew falling for Mr. Strong and Silent would probably end the same way. But as the miles stretched by, Randall seemed to open up to her. And when an unexpected storm forced them to share a room, she could have sworn she saw something like…love?…in Randall's guarded eyes….

The Texan: J.D. Pruitt—one hundred percent long, lean cowboy. The Pregnant Cowgirl: Kate Owens—pretty as a picture, and on the verge of single motherhood. J.D. never expected to be working side by side with the most delicious female he'd ever seen. Problem was, this very pregnant cowgirl didn't realize that the rigorous ranching life-style wasn't for her. So it was up to this strong, overprotective cowboy to show his pretty partner that she belonged about as far from him and his ranch as he could get her. And he would show her—just as soon as he stopped kissing her….

FAMILY MATTERS PATCHWORK FAMILY In the blink of an eye, Tyler Corwin found himself father to the little girl he'd loved as a baby, then let go when his marriage fell apart. Back then, the decision—the right thing to do—had torn him apart, just as his daughter's rebelliousness did now. To reconnect with Lanie, he needed help. He needed Shaunna Lightfeather. The earthy beauty healed horses and, Tyler hoped, children, too. And as Shaunna worked her magic with Lanie and his daughter's wild Mustang, he realized she'd charmed this dad, as well. But would the woman who'd won his heart and restored his family consider a future by his side?

What does a confirmed bachelor do when his matchmaking mom comes to town, determined to see him wed? Hire a fiancee, of course! And what does said bachelor, Sam Weller, do when said hired fiancee, Ginger Marsh, turns his life upside down with her sultry smiles? Good question. Suddenly the brooding bachelor is in over his head. What had seemed like a surefire way to appease his overbearing family has turned into a whirlwind romance he isn't sure he can resist.

THE BLIZZARD OF 1888, legendary in the annals of American weather history, was among the most ferocious winter storms ever to pound the Northeast. Many hundreds of people perished on land and sea during its three-day reign of terror, including some 200 in New York City alone - ground-zero for this storm. In his debut novel, Tim Minnich paints a vibrant New York City landscape in the weeks leading up to what has been coined "The Great White Hurricane." Bound to fascinate weather enthusiasts, history buffs, and general readers alike, Minnich captures the suspense which culminates in this awesome display of nature, all while vividly depicting life in late Nineteenth Century Manhattan.On Sunday evening March 11th, the denizens of this great metropolis go to sleep completely unaware they'd be awakening to a howling blizzard. All except for young William Roebling, a brilliant meteorologist recently transferred to the New York Office of the US Army's fledgling Signal Service Corps - the agency responsible for the nation's first weather forecasts. Will has painstakingly developed an ingenious system allowing him to predict this historic event days in advance, but his unconvinced Commanding Officer, for political reasons, orders his silence. A conflicted Will feels he must alert his loved ones, and does - only to find himself in a battle for his life at the height of the storm.Minnich deftly combines the drama and excitement of the blizzard with its profound impact on those unfortunate enough to have been caught in its path, simultaneously weaving an engaging tale of true love, faith, and the indomitable human spirit.

"Among the many reasons why I took upon myself the task of writing Off the Rails was to clear a lot of misinformation and bogus theories that circulate on the Internet regarding Randy Rhoads' ife and death. Believe me, it was not easy chronicling all of the daily events that happened on and off the road. Fortunately, Ihad kept a journal of our travels so I had accurate details ..."--P [4] of cover.

The Bachelor Farmers is a story about two Norwegian brothers who learn the meaning of love from a most unlikely source. Hans and Jon, the youngest of four immigrant brothers have just inherited land from their recently deceased father. They set out to develop the land, thus perpetuating the family dream of success in America. When Jon learns that the husband of Mahal, a beautiful half-breed Ojibwa woman has been injured on their property and cannot work, Jon hires her and brings her home. Under the eye of his disapproving brother, Jon finds himself falling in love, but when a terrible blizzard blows into town without warning, the three of them must deal with the consequences, and Mahal is forced to make a decision that reshapes their lives in profound and unimaginable ways. The Bachelor Farmers takes us into a world where true meaning and healing are found in the complexity of human relationships and dreams of a better life fuel a family's drive for success.