Their lives will never be the same again… And these two young women refuse to settle for anything less than the love they deserve in these romantic favorites from Betty Neels. Winter of Change When her grandfather passes away, it comes as a huge surprise to plain nurse Mary Jane Pettigrew that she’s inherited a large house and an income to go with it. But there’s a catch—surgeon Fabian van der Blocq is to be her guardian! His young ward certainly isn’t going to let Fabian have it all his own way—but that’s easier said than done with a man as arrogant and handsome as Fabian… A Matter of Chance Recently orphaned nurse Cressida Bingley needs a fresh start—so moving to Holland for a new job seems perfect. Until she finds herself lost in Amsterdam and must accept help from a charming knight in shining armor, who turns out to be her new boss’s partner! Dr. Giles van der Tiele can’t forget the alluring young woman he rescued, and he intends to make her his bride. The only problem is that Cressida refuses to marry for anything less than love!

Four Heartfelt Winter Romance Stories from Betty Neels, all in one volume! A Christmas Romance Although Theodosia Chapman has gone through trying times and hardships, the one thing she would never lose is her positive outlook and sunny disposition. But the prospect of spending Christmas alone is a hard test on Theodosia’s attitude and, on top of that, her difficult manager at the hospital doesn’t make her job as an office clerk any easier. It isn’t until she meets physician Hugo Bentinck on Christmas Eve that she realizes the prospect of love might save her Christmas… and might even last forever. Dearest Eulalia Eulalia Langley is doing everything she can to keep her house, but with money running out, only something short of a Christmas miracle can save her home. Fortunately, handsome surgeon Aderik van der Leurs arrives with great timing and a very convenient marriage proposal. What Eulalia doesn’t know is that Aderik has been madly in love with her from the beginning. Would they have the courage to confess what they actually feel for each other, giving their marriage for convivence a chance to turn into a real one? Winter of Change When twenty-one-year-old Mary Jane Pettigrew inherits a large house and an income to go with it from her grandfather, she knows this is her chance to prove her independence. But when she learns the house comes with a guardian, Fabian van der Blocq, she is determined to show him she can look after herself and not let him get his way. Fabian is cold and uncommunicative; Mary Jane is rebellious and often difficult. Neither of them hides how much they hate each other and the situation they have been put in, but love can grow in the most challenging circumstances and surprise them both. A Matter of Chance When Cressida traded her nursing position for a job in Holland, she was looking for a new beginning, but the conflict she feels when dealing with Doctor Giles van der Tiele’s arrogant but charming personality, is exactly the type of feeling she was trying to avoid. But would either of them have the courage to let go of their judgments to make space for love?

Sachiko Takata was 14 years-old when an atomic bomb dropped on her hometown of Hiroshima, Japan. In an instant her world was changed. Her mother died shortly after Japan's surrender. The devastation of war and the loss of her mother awakened in Sachiko's heart a deep resolve to devote her life to building a world of peace where the dignity of all human beings is respected and the peril and haunting specter of nuclear war is nonexistent. Given her experience with war, it was ironic that she would marry an American soldier, LeRoy Bailey. It was in the United States that she was introduced to Nichiren Buddhism and credits her practice of Buddhism, as well as her mentor, Daisaku Ikeda, with saving and transforming her life. Through his example, she was able to learn how to tap the innate power of her spirit to weather life's storms; to change poison into medicine; to win over all obstacles, and to turn winter into spring. Because of her growth and understanding of life, Sachiko Takata Bailey now thinks of August 6, 1945, as Victory Day, because the victorious and optimistic person she became emerged from the ashes and ruins of Hiroshima....

Enjoy this second chance billionaire romance at a terrific discount. Once upon a time I was a complete idiot—too damn young and inexperienced and cocky to boot. And because of that, I messed up my chances with the woman I’ve always loved. Unrequited love is never easy, but it’s a whole hell of a lot harder when it includes a successful business and a lifelong friendship. Even years after I blew my chance, I just can’t let go of the feeling that Andi is the only one for me. I never want to see Andi hurt again, so when she comes down with a mysterious winter-related illness, all my protective instincts come creeping in. I’ve already lost this woman once, and I’ll be damned if it happens again. Now I just need to make her see that we’re worth a second chance—and if I need to let a little Christmas magic run its course to make that happen…well then, who am I to say that miracles don’t exist? Keywords: Second Chance romance, billionaire, bad boy, new adult, instalove, age gap romance, alpha male, new adult romance, steamy romance, age gap romance older man younger woman, sweet romance, romantic novels, love, action, adventure, sexually romantic books, hot, alpha hero, contemporary romance, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, sweet romance, love books, love stories.

Travis Larsen, 14-year-old resident of the Gunflint Trail, is enjoying a solo overnight camping trip along Mystery Lake. All he had in mind for his simple winter venture was a bit of ice fishing and a campfire. But when he accidentally crosses paths with a dangerous pair of poachers, Travis faces much more than he bargained for. Then he meets Midnight, a wounded yearling wolf full of surprises. Travis and his newfound companion must overcome tremendous odds and use every ounce of courage to reach help before it's too late for both of them. Readers of all ages will love this novel, part of Ron Gamer's outdoor adventure series.

Discover the emotionally gripping new novel from the Sunday Times?bestselling historical fiction and family saga author. Can you ever escape your past? Tammy and her mother, Grace, are desperate to escape Tammy’s violent bully of a father. When an unforeseen tragedy strikes, mother and daughter must flee Scotland in the dead of night, forced to leave behind everything they know and love – including one another. Under new identities, Tammy and Grace must start afresh. Tammy joins the services, where she meets a dashing officer who begins to break her guard down. But can the course of love ever run smooth with Tammy unable to reveal her true self? The Winter Runaway is the first instalment in the brand-new Runaway's trilogy from the beloved bestselling author. WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN: 'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 'Hard to put down' 'Her characters are like old friends' 'Heartwarming romance' Katie Flynn, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

Adam Arnett, former Air Force jet-jockey, is a successful business executive, technological pioneer and community leader willing to forfeit prestige, money and power to escape the urban rat race and pursue his dream of the simple life. Ultimately the price is substantially more. A tour of northwestern Maine seems to be the answer, but nearly costs him his life. Betrayals and personal agendas stalk his quest. A gruesome discovery in the backwoods of Maine and a prophetic message from the dead change his course. A bizarre request from a dying judge offers Arnett the golden key to his future. Is Paula, the judge's niece, an erotic artist whose sexuality could be her undoing, be trusted? Could Jessica, the waitress from the nowhere café, who still bares scars of childhood abuse, be a part of Adams future? People in high places bend the rules, but not always for Adam's benefit. There is no question that Arnett fired the gun that killed, making it no simple task for attorney Sampson Curly' Wade to convince a jury that circumstance, not his client, is guilty of the crime for which Adam is charged. Fate renders the final verdict.

Enjoy this steamy, sports, second chance romance..... Amena finally had her dream job as a top stylist when her world came crashing down around her. Now a single mother, she was determined to get her life back on track and be the best mom to her sweet little boy. Amena heads home for support from her family and comes face to face with her past. Laikin worked hard on the racetrack but played even harder off it. Fame, fortune and fast women were all his for the taking. And take, he did. That was true until the day he pulled over to help a beautiful woman and her son stranded on the side of the road. Amena. He never forgave her but he could never forget her. Now he has to decide how to keep her.

How insane would you be? A look into the mind of a dead boy named Adam: a young teenager born a few months after an incident that created a worldwide plague of the walking dead. Adam's soul has been trapped inside of his frozen body for countless years, and while he is physically dead, his mind is very much alive. He can only think and relive on his past life experiences. In his mind, he recalls the winter that led to the breaking up of his family. He and his mom, Ashley, separate from the power of his violent and isolationist father George, to go live in a newly established military compound during the warmer months. However, the years of no human contact takes its toll on Adam as he struggles to learn and fit into the social norms of a civilization desperately grasping onto a dead world. With no end in sight, Adam has slipped into a deep level of insanity while being frozen as a member of the walking dead. He longs for the day he will finally be set free from the ice and into the warm embrace of the afterlife.

Far from regarding the law as supreme, corporations approach law as an element of executive thought and action aimed at optimizing competitiveness. The objective of this book is to identify, explore and define corporate legal strategies that seek advantage in the opportunities revealed when the Law is perceived as a resource to be mobilized and aligned with the firm’s business and economic agendas.