Best Selling Books by Barbara Freethy

"I cannot wait for more of this series, I want everybody’s backstory and everybody’s happy ever after. And if there’s an empty apartment at Ocean Shores, it’s mine!! " Robin - Goodreads Emmalyn McGuire has finally found her rhythm as a kindergarten teacher—but the once-in-a-lifetime love she reads about in her favorite books? Still missing. Enter Hunter Kane, a brooding military pilot recovering from a life-altering accident. Grieving, injured, and reeling from the loss of his closest friend, Hunter retreats to Ocean Shores—only to find himself the temporary guardian of his late buddy’s young daughter. Overwhelmed and out of his depth, the fiercely independent Hunter turns to Emmalyn for help. She’s sweet, steady, and far too easy to fall for. Despite her nerves around the grumpy, guarded pilot, Emmalyn’s heart goes out to the little girl who suddenly needs them both—even if it’s only for now. As they fumble through the chaos of makeshift parenthood, the sparks between them get harder to ignore. Hunter wasn’t looking for love. Emmalyn wasn’t planning to share her secrets. So how did they end up here—falling for each other when they least expected it? Don’t miss this charming, emotional, and heart-melting romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy. Perfect for fans of grumpy sunshine, slow-burn chemistry, and stories where love shows up in the most unexpected ways. MOONLIGHT FEELS RIGHT is part of the OCEAN SHORES series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. In the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky, sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, you''ll never want to leave! Popular tropes in this book include: grumpy sunshine, wounded hero, makeshift parenthood, forced proximity, opposites attract, redemption, humor and heartwarming romance. WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING… "What a delightful return to Ocean Shores and the found family created there! This book attests to the power of friendship, of reaching outside yourself for healing, and the strength of family, whether biological or created by the wonderful friends surrounding a person. Emotional and entertaining, it was hard to put down!" Kiaj – Goodreads on Moonlight Feels Right "This is a sweet story and one of my favorite series from this author. The characters are the people you''d meet in your every day life and the situations they find themselves in are real. Start at the beginning and read every book in the series with the promise of more to come." Jill – Goodreads on Moonlight Feels Right "Another wonderful chapter in the lives and loves of the tenants at Ocean Shores. This is a great series with strong characters, and such fun adventures." Jeanne – Goodreads on Moonlight Feels Right

"Ocean Shores is now my fictional happy place!" Goodreads Reviewer In a vibrant southern California coastal town, sparks fly when Gabe Herrera, the charismatic owner of a beloved food truck, finds himself at odds with Alexis Baldwin, the meticulous chef of a prestigious fine dining restaurant. Their rivalry escalates when they both set their sights on the same coveted restaurant space, setting the stage for a culinary showdown that sizzles as much as their signature dishes. For Alexis, food is a refined art, and each meal is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of flavors. She''s determined to succeed in her first head chef position, but with Gabe''s food truck parked across the street and stealing her potential customers, her dreams are at risk. Meanwhile, Gabe, a self-taught chef from an immigrant family, believes food is a celebration of life, meant to connect people and bring joy to everyday moments, but he needs more than a food truck to support his family. As their rivalry intensifies, Alexis and Gabe find themselves competing head-to-head in a cooking competition for a prize that could change both their lives. But as the competition heats up, so does the attraction between them. Can they set aside their differences and blend their flavors to create a recipe for love? Or will their conflicting styles and opinions prove to be insurmountable obstacles? Find out in Summer Loving, a heartwarming tale of love, food, and the power of a good meal to bring people together. SUMMER LOVING is the second book in the OCEAN SHORES series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. In the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky, sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, you''ll never want to leave! Popular storylines include: grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, chef cooking competition, and second chance romance. PRAISE FOR THE OCEAN SHORES SERIES… "Absolutely loved this book! The Ocean Shores series is shaping up to be one of my favorites. Madison and Gabe’s story starts off with a rocky competitive relationship. But as the story unfolds, they become friends and then fall in love. Although this is only the second in the series, the friendships among the characters have proven to be so enjoyable that I cannot wait to read about each of the characters. Highly recommend! 5 STARS" Karen – Goodreads "Barbara brings a beautiful recipe for love with Madison and Gabe. Though both have stressful issues about their culinary future, their love for their art is heartwarming. The Ocean Shores family supports them both and pulls them into a cozy group of friends and family. Will Madison and Gabe’s future collide with their feelings for each other or will they find a way to move on together. Grab this sweet page turner to find out ❤️❤️" Cheryl - Goodreads "SUMMER LOVING is the perfect beach read! Ocean Shores is the new place to be and is inhabited by many wonderful characters. It an easy and fun read and I’m certainly looking forward to the next Ocean Shores story." Jill – Goodreads "Summer Loving is a complete delight. This is a sweet romance with a side of rivalry between two chefs each needing to win a cooking competition. Ms. Freethy does a wonderful job defining her characters, and as the hopes, dreams, aspirations and fears of self- taught Gabe and classically trained Madison and readers will find themselves rooting for both to win." Jane – Goodreads

Meet the Callaway Cousins! More irresistible, heartwarming romance, poignant family drama, and intriguing suspense awaits in this special collection featuring the first three complete novels and a bonus novella! IF I DIDN''T KNOW BETTER "Loved this book. Great start to the Callaway Cousins spinoff. A little suspense, a lot of romance and a great story make this a winner." Bette - Goodreads Mia Callaway thought she had the perfect guy and the perfect job...until she didn''t. After a run of bad luck, Mia is looking for an escape, so she agrees to go to Angel''s Bay to clean out her aunt''s house. She has no idea that the wounded soldier next door and his adorable, but also wounded, daughter are about to change her definition of perfect. Add in stolen art, a family secret, and a town where miracles can happen, and Mia''s escape turns out to be the greatest adventure of her life. Don''t miss this emotional and heartwarming small-town romance by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. TENDER IS THE NIGHT "Fabulously written characters with wit and humor. Action packed and dramatic. Sexy and angst filled. Intense twists and turns. I love this family." Terri - Goodreads FBI agent Kate Callaway is on her way to San Francisco for a family wedding when her boss asks her to make a side trip to help an ex-agent with a cold case. Devin Scott wants FBI resources to find a serial arsonist, who is believed to be dead. Instead, he gets a newly minted agent who is a beautiful, idealistic and irritating distraction. He wants her to walk away, and she knows she should go…but she can''t. Suddenly, Kate is caught up in an intriguing mystery and the arms of a dangerously sexy man, whose obsession with truth and justice could put not only his life on the line but also hers. TAKE ME HOME (Novella) Meet Ian Callaway and catch up with two popular Callaway siblings, Emma and Burke, in this charming and fun Callaway novella that will sweep you away to Ireland in a tale of romance and adventure! When Eleanor Callaway asks three of her grandchildren to make a trip to her childhood home in Ireland, they have no idea her plan for each of them will make this a life-changing trip. Emma, the spunky, never-say-quit, fire investigator is happily married but has been struggling to have a child. While many of her siblings are welcoming new babies, Emma is afraid that she may never be a mother, but a trip to the Emerald Isle shows her that family is not always about bloodlines. Burke Callaway saved his cousin''s life in a fire, but now he''s dealing with a possible career-ending injury. All he''s ever wanted to be is a firefighter, to follow in the steps of the men who came before him. But this oldest son, for whom responsibility weighs heavy, now has a chance to discover a new and more free-spirited side of himself. Ian Callaway is a world-renowned scientist, but his high IQ has been isolating. This sexy, attractive genius meets his hero in Ireland—a mysterious professor who is about to send him off on an adventure that will both threaten and change his life forever. CLOSER TO YOU "CLOSER TO YOU has my favorite combination, an enchanting romance and a tantalizing mystery. And my most important requirement, characters that I care about." Valerie Renowned scientist Ian Callaway believes in numbers, logic and reason. His life is an equation that always adds up, until his mentor asks him to do him a small favor. This favor sends him out of his lab and smack into Grace O''Malley, a free-spirited, beautiful elementary school teacher, who believes in love and miracles. He was only supposed to deliver a package from Grace''s estranged father, but a sudden snowstorm, a gathering of world leaders, and unexpected danger changes everything. Ian doesn''t know if he wants love, but he could sure use a miracle. If he can find a way to believe in Grace and the impossible, he might just get both.

In this special boxed set of three connected full-length romantic suspense novels, lightning leads to love, danger, and the unraveling of long-buried secrets that will change not only the past but also the future… BEAUTIFUL STORM (Lightning Strikes #1) When her father''s plane mysteriously disappeared in the middle of an electrical storm, Alicia Monroe became obsessed with lightning. Now a news photographer in Miami, Alicia covers local stories by day and chases storms at night. In a flash of lightning, she sees what appears to be a murder, but when she gets to the scene, there is no body, only a military tag belonging to Liliana Valdez, a woman who has been missing for two months. While the police use the tag to jump-start their stalled investigation, Alicia sets off on her own to find the missing woman. Her search takes her into the heart of Miami''s Cuban-American community, where she meets the attractive but brooding Michael Cordero, who has his own demons to vanquish. Soon Alicia and Michael are not just trying to save Liliana''s life but also their own, as someone will do anything to protect a dark secret… LIGHTNING LINGERS (Lightning Strikes #2) Katherine Barrett, a dedicated young doctor, receives a terrified phone call from her brother, TJ. He is running away to Mexico to save himself and their family from an unnamed killer. He warns her not to come after him and not to go to the police, as there is no one she can trust. But Katherine realizes there might be someone she can trust… She turns to her former high school sweetheart Jake Monroe—the man whose heart she broke a decade earlier. Katherine asks Jake to fly her into a remote and dangerous part of Mexico where no one else dares to go. Jake had always thought that one day Katherine would realize she needed him, but he didn''t expect it to go down this way. Still, he can''t resist the beautiful blonde he has never been able to forget. They set off on an adventure that will take them into the past, unravel a decade of secrets, and lead them into the heart of a lightning storm that will change the way they look at their families, the world, and each other… Summer Rain (Lightning Strikes #3) Danielle Monroe is determined to use her new job in DC as a stepping-stone to a high-powered political career. But the secrets surrounding her father''s death continue to overshadow her goals. Her family thinks she holds the final piece of the puzzle, but she doesn''t even know what the puzzle is…until an attractive and possibly dangerous stranger shows up in her life. Patrick Kane is searching for answers about his own dark tragedy, not realizing that the beautiful Danielle may not just hold the key to his mystery but also his heart. They have to stay alive long enough to find out. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING "I loved the twists and turns that really kept me on the edge to the romance. It was a story I could not put down. I am so looking forward to the rest of the series." Cynthia - Goodreads on Beautiful Storm "This book has suspense, betrayal, mystery, adventure, and love to name a few." Becky – Goodreads on Lightning Lingers "I loved SUMMER RAIN, strong characters and a gritty story line that kept me interested right to the end." Anne – Goodreads on Summer Rain "In SUMMER RAIN, Barbara Freethy has weaved a story of intrigue, mystery, family and love. 5 stars!" Geri – Goodreads "All emotions from happy to WHAT is going on to amazement. Thanks again Barbara for another fantastic read. One that did not disappoint." Dianna – Goodreads on Summer Rain "A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book." — NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies "Freethy has a gift for creating complex characters." — Library Journal "Powerful and absorbing...sheer hold-your-breath suspense."— NYT Bestselling Author Karen Robards on Don’t Say A Word "Freethy skillfully keeps the reader on the hook, and her tantalizing and believable tale has it all– romance, adventure, and mystery." —Booklist on Summer Secrets

"Barbara Freethy’s suspense novels are explosively good!" – New York Times Bestselling Author Toni Anderson Alisa Hunt’s quiet life shatters when she narrowly escapes a brutal carjacking gone wrong. But as the chaos clears, she discovers the terrifying truth: she wasn’t just a random target—someone wants her dead, and the dark secrets she’s unearthing could destroy everything she thought she knew about her past. FBI agent Jason Colter is a man on a mission, driven by vengeance as he relentlessly hunts the terrorist responsible for ripping his world apart. When Alisa, a beautiful but mysterious nurse, gets caught in the deadly crossfire, Jason realizes she may be the key to unlocking the conspiracy he''s been chasing for years. Together, they are thrust into a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse, where every move could be their last. With a shadowy conspiracy tightening its grip and time running out, Alisa and Jason must navigate a treacherous web of betrayal, deception, and a sizzling chemistry neither expected. Don''t miss this page-turning romantic thriller by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. If you love heart-racing suspense, simmering romance, and unpredictable twists, get LETHAL GAME today! Note: Every book in the Off The Grid: FBI Series stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! No graphic violence or sex scenes, but plenty of slow-burn romance, high-stakes drama, and intense emotion. The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today! What the readers are saying about the FBI Series … "A thrilling, heartbreaker and a wild ride that never slows down. Freethy pushes emotions to the brink. The danger is real. From breathtaking to heartaching, Deadly Trap is a wild ride that never slows down." – Isha C - BookBub "I read this cover to cover, a mystery, a love story, past and present, suspects and twists and turns all the good things that only this author can write!" Robin – Goodreads "Another thrilling story by Barbara Freethy in the FBI series! From page to page it keeps you on the edge of your seat!" Jackie - Goodreads "I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than losing myself in one of Barbara Freethy’s books. I love the Off The Grid series but I honestly think this one is my favorite. I have no doubt her next book will be awesome, too!" Booklovers Anonymous

Get three stories in one boxed set from #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy (Includes 1 Novella & 2 Novels) Fans of Nora Roberts, Susan Mallery and Kristin Hannah will enjoy these emotionally compelling and romantic stories about wishes and the power of love. A Secret Wish One night in San Francisco, three women make a birthday. Liz is turning thirty. A successful nurse, she has a good career, but no man to share her life. All her friends are married, and she''s alone, still trying to outrun a tragedy from her past. Then she meets a handsome stranger. Angela, a member of a large, loving Italian family, is facing thirty-five with no baby in the nursery. Eight years of infertility treatments have put a strain on her marriage. Will she have to choose between her husband and having a child? When she is mugged by an unexpected assailant her life takes a new turn. Carole, a corporate wife, is staring down forty candles. Having grown up poor, she worked hard to get ahead, but when her kids bail on her birthday, and she discovers her husband with another woman, she realizes that she may have nothing at all. She goes back to where it all began, the mother she left behind, and the man whose heart she once broke. Three women, three birthdays and one unforgettable night that will change their lives forever. Just A Wish Away Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy, takes us back to the beach in an emotional love story between two best friends who have been separated for a very long time. Alexa Parker and Braden Elliott fell in love when they were twelve years old. On a summer day, while searching for sea glass on the beaches of Washington State, they discovered an unusually shaped bottle. The ever-imaginative Alexa declared it a genie''s bottle. Popping the cork, they were surprised by a rogue wave that sprayed them with a fine, cool mist. Closing their eyes, they each made a wish … Before their love had a chance to grow, life, family and tragedy separated the two best friends. Now fifteen years later, Alexa returns to Sand Harbor after her aunt is injured in a mysterious break-in at her antique store. Braden is also back, but he''s not the innocent boy Alexa remembers. His military service has left him with physical and emotional scars. Can the sweet love of youth be recaptured by two now cynical souls? Can solving the mystery of the past bring them to a new future? Or will it take a wish, maybe two … When Wishes Collide In a moment of desperation two strangers make a wish, only to discover that sometimes a wish can take you down an unexpected path … straight toward a life-changing love. Adrianna Cavello’s life changed in an instant when a break-in at her restaurant took the life of her boyfriend and left her too traumatized to return to work. Months later, with everything she’s ever wanted on the line, Adrianna makes a wish by tossing a coin into a fountain known for making miracles. Wyatt Randall is also in need of a miracle. Two years earlier, his ex-wife kidnapped their daughter, and Wyatt is desperate to find his little girl. A new lead raises his hopes, but quickly fizzles out. When his coin clashes with another, he sees what little hope he has flying away. Adrianna and Wyatt soon learn that they have more in common than two coins that collided. In fighting for the lives they lost, they must learn how to trust each other and how to love again. Only then will they discover that meeting each other might not be what they wished for, but exactly what they need. Praise for the Wish Series! "I know and understand these women and their challenges. I care about them and I was immediately engaged in each of their emotional and rewarding stories." Lynn - Amazon Reviewer on A SECRET WISH "Barbara Freethy has written strong, interesting characters whose lives intersect. The plot twists make for a great read . Five stars." Carol - An Amazon Reviewer on A SECRET WISH

"Fabulously written characters with wit and humor. Action packed and dramatic. Sexy and angst filled. Intense twists and turns. I love this family." Terri - Goodreads FBI agent Kate Callaway is on her way to San Francisco for a family wedding when her boss asks her to make a side trip to help an ex-agent with a cold case. Devin Scott wants FBI resources to find a serial arsonist, who is believed to be dead. Instead, he gets a newly minted agent who is a beautiful, idealistic and irritating distraction. He wants her to walk away, and she knows she should go…but she can''t. Suddenly, Kate is caught up in an intriguing mystery and the arms of a dangerously sexy man, whose obsession with truth and justice could put not only his life on the line but also hers. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliott, Jennifer Probst, Marie Force and Robyn Carr will love this captivating romantic mystery by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! The Callaways Family series offers romance, mystery and family drama in each standalone novel, and the books include some of your favorite storylines: alpha heroes, firefighter romance, girl next door, love at first sight, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, meet cute, instalove, and second chance at love. Each book stands on its own. No cliffhangers! What the readers are saying… "Wow, I couldn''t put it down once I started reading! Read Barbara Freethy''s Tender Is The Night and immerse yourself in yet another Callaways saga." Virginia - Goodreads "I love Barbara Freethy books and this story did not disappoint. The pace was steady and before I knew it, I was at the end of the story. I look forward to learning more about Kate and Mia’s family. 5 stars!" Debbie – Goodreads "Author Barbara Freethy does a masterful job of creating a plot that draws the reader to a suspenseful climax. With each new book in the Callaway series, she brings together a wonderful blend of love, family and suspense." RJ – Goodreads "The characters are complex and grow throughout the story. The twists & turns of the plot keep you involved. I was caught from the beginning and could not put it down." Pam – Goodreads "The writing was captivating, with vivid description, thrills and chills, and unexpected twists making this a real page turner. The tension was thick with plenty of suspense, great chills, thrills with unexpected twists that kept the reader on the edge of the seat." Carol - Goodreads Also Available: The Callaways On A Night Like This #1 So This Is Love #2 Falling For a Stranger #3 Between Now and Forever #4 Nobody But You #5 – (Novella) All A Heart Needs #6 That Summer Night #7 When Shadows Fall #8 Somewhere Only We Know #9 The Callaway Cousins If I Didn''t Know Better #1 Tender Is The Night #2 Take Me Home #3 (Novella) Closer To You #4 Once You''re Mine #5 Can''t Let Go #6 Secrets We Keep #7

From #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the second book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: Lightning Strikes. In these connected novels, lightning leads to love, danger, and the unraveling of long-buried secrets that will change not only the past but also the future… Katherine Barrett, a dedicated young doctor, receives a terrified phone call from her brother, TJ. He is running away to Mexico to save himself and their family from an unnamed killer. He warns her not to come after him and not to go to the police, as there is no one she can trust. But Katherine realizes there might be someone she can trust… She turns to her former high school sweetheart Jake Monroe—the man whose heart she broke a decade earlier. Katherine asks Jake to fly her into a remote and dangerous part of Mexico where no one else dares to go. Jake had always thought that one day Katherine would realize she needed him, but he didn''t expect it to go down this way. Still, he can''t resist the beautiful blonde he has never been able to forget. They set off on an adventure that will take them into the past, unravel a decade of secrets, and lead them into the heart of a lightning storm that will change the way they look at their families, the world, and each other… Grab the complete Lightning Strikes Trilogy today! Beautiful Storm (#1) Lightning Lingers (#2) Summer Rain (#3) Coming Soon! Don''t Miss the Spin-off Series OFF THE GRID: FBI TRILOGY Perilous Trust (#1) - Available for Preorder Reckless Whisper (#2) - Coming Soon Desperate Play (#3) - Coming Soon PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS "Golden Lies is an absolute treasure, a fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love Golden Lies." -- NYT BestsellingAuthor Kristin Hannah "Freethy''s smooth prose, spirited storytelling and engaging characters, are sure to send readers on a treasure hunt for the author''s backlist books." --Publishers Weekly "In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer, gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance." -- NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets "This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story." -- NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Suddenly One Summer "Freethy has a gift for creating complex characters." -- Library Journal "Barbara Freethy is a master storyteller with a gift for spinning tales about ordinary people in extraordinary situations and drawing readers into their lives." -- Romance Reviews Today "Freethy’s skillful plotting and gift for creating sympathetic characters will ensure that few dry eyes will be left at the end of the story." -- Publishers Weekly on The Way Back Home "Freethy skillfully keeps the reader on the hook, and her tantalizing and believable tale has it all– romance, adventure, and mystery." -- Booklist on Summer Secrets "Freethy’s story-telling ability is top-notch." -- Romantic Times on Don''t Say A Word "Powerful and absorbing...sheer hold-your-breath suspense." -- NYT Bestselling Author Karen Robards on Don’t Say A Word "A page-turner that engages your mind while it tugs at your heartstrings...Don’t Say A Word has made me a Barbara Freethy fan for life!" -- NYT Bestselling Author Diane Chamberlain on Don’t Say a Word "I love The Callaways! Heartwarming romance, intriguing suspense and sexy alpha heroes. What more could you want?" -- NYT Bestselling Author Bella Andre

Years after a summertime romance that left her pregnant and brokenhearted, Jenny St. Claire is reunited with Luke Sheridan by their determined young son and an unorthodox guardian angel.

"Special Agent Wyatt Tanner has always worked undercover. He thrives in the dark of the night. He survives by turning himself into someone else. But living so long in the shadows can make a man forget who he really is. When people start dying, when he finds blood on his own hands, he questions the choices he has made, the people he is with. Can he find his way back to the light? Can he trust the beautiful woman offering her help? Or does she also have a secret life? He''ll have to make one desperate play to find out ..."--Publisher''s description.

From #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes Bachelors & Bridesmaids, a fun, romantic series about a group of female friends who start out as bridesmaids and end up as brides. Falling in love has never been more fun! Steal My Heart ... Was there no escaping her high school nemesis, Michael Stafford? Liz Palmer had had her first run-in with the football hero when he''d tried to kiss her in high school, and she''d broken his nose. Now ten years later Michael is back in her life, vying for the same business account, and she is determined to win. Liz''s career is her life, but something has been missing all these years, and in her heart she knows it''s Michael. With her friends falling in love, and yet another stint as a bridesmaid in her future, Liz wonders if there''s a way to mix business and love... NOTE: The books in the Bachelors & Bridesmaids series are a bit shorter and more purely romantic than some of Barbara''s other books. Each novel is approximately 50,000 words.

Falling in love has never been so much fun! From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the latest novel in her series of sweet romances about a group of friends who start out as bridesmaids and end up as brides.

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes another stunning blend of heart-warming romance and spine-tingling suspense in her popular Callaway Series... Talented graphic artist and animator Annie Callaway has been commissioned by a Hollywood studio to create the next superhero blockbuster movie, but a bout of creative block has Annie searching the Southern California beach scene for inspiration. A local Irish bar in an old train depot, run by the ruggedly attractive and somewhat mysterious Griffin Hale, piques her interest, and she finds herself weaving fantasies about not only Griffin but also the quirky characters who work there. The last thing Griffin Hale needs at his bar is a nosy artist looking for personal stories to turn into movie plots. He has carefully cultivated a scene of complete normalcy for people who need it more than Annie could possibly imagine, and it''s his job to protect them. But the beautiful redhead with the compelling green eyes is difficult to turn away. Annie''s fantasy world where good always conquers evil is not the life that Griffin has lived, and he can''t help but think she''ll never be satisfied with anyone less than a superhero. After a string of bad relationships, Annie willingly admits that most real men don''t live up to her muscle-bound, cape-wearing protectors of the world, but when her stubborn curiosity propels her into a danger she never expected, she begins to realize that some heroes work in the dark...and a man who fights for you is a man worth fighting for. While Griffin is determined to keep Annie alive, he''s not at all convinced he can give her the happily-ever-after she''s looking for. But then some stories take an unexpected turn... PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY BOOKS "A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book." -- NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies "Powerful and absorbing...sheer hold-your-breath suspense." --NYT Bestselling Author Karen Robards on Don''t Say A Word "I love The Callaways! Heartwarming romance, intriguing suspense and sexy alpha heroes. What more could you want?" -- NYT Bestselling Author Bella Andre "In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer, gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance." -- NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets "A warm and wonderful book about love, family and everything that''s important in life. Irresistible! I loved it!" -- NYT Bestselling Author Susan Elizabeth Phillips on Ask Mariah "This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story." -- NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Suddenly One Summer

Von der #1 NY Times Bestseller Autorin, Barbara Freethy, erscheint eine neue, zeitgenössische romantische Serie über die Callaways, eine Familie, die sich dem Schutz und Dienst der Öffentlichkeit widmet. Der Zweitälteste des Callaway Clans, Aiden Callaway, hat sich von der Familientradition der städtischen Brandbekämpfung abgewendet und wurde stattdessen Feuerspringer. Er stellt seine Wahl nie in Frage, bis ein Arbeitsunfall seinem Freund Kyle das Leben raubt und Aiden mit Verletzungen und bruchstückhaften Erinnerungen zurücklässt. Jeder gibt Aiden die Schuld für das, was passiert ist, doch weder erinnert er sich an die Geschehnisse, noch weiß er, ob er sich erinnern will. Die Wahrheit kann Aiden''s Unschuld beweisen, doch gleichzeitig Kyles Ruf zerstören und den Menschen wehtun, die er zurückgelassen hat. Aiden sucht bei einer unwahrscheinlichen Verbündeten Hilfe ... Sara, die beste Freundin seiner Schwester und das Mädchen von nebenan, war immer unantastbar, süß und unschuldig gewesen. Aber eine leichtsinnige Nacht in ihrer Jugend veränderte ihre Beziehung zueinander. Sara hat Aiden sein Verhalten nie verziehen oder es vergessen, aber sie ist nicht mehr das Mädchen, das für ihn schwärmte. Sie ist eine Frau auf der Suche nach sich selbst. Die Funken zwischen Aiden und Sara glimmern schon seit sehr langer Zeit. Sara hat Angst, dem Mann, der ihr das Herz gebrochen hat, eine zweite Chance zu geben, und Aiden weiß besser als jeder andere, wie gefährlich ein loderndes Feuer sein kann. Als Jugendliche waren sie nicht bereit füreinander. Doch sind sie es jetzt? ** ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS ist das erste Buch in einer achtteiligen Reihe von zeitgenössischen Liebesromanen. Liebe, Geheimnisse, Romantik und Abenteuer - die Callaways haben alles!

In DAS ALSO IST LIEBE, dem zweiten Band der Callaway-Serie der Nr. 1 New York Times Bestseller-Autorin Barbara Freethy, stößt Emma Callaway, eine heiße Brandermittlerin, mit Max Harrison, einem coolen Mordkommissar, zusammen. Max Harrison ist überzeugt, dass die Liebe verführt und dann zerstört. Seinen Bruder brachte die Liebe ins Gefängnis. Sein Vater hatte wegen einer Liebe die Familie verlassen. Und Max ist entschlossen, nicht in ihre Fußstapfen zu treten, bis er Emma begegnet ... Emma rennt ohne eine Spur von Angst in brennende Gebäude und geht das Leben an, als wäre jeder Tag ein neues Abenteuer. Sie ist zwar mutig bei ihrer Arbeit, aber wenn es um die Liebe geht, ist sie ein Feigling. Seit sie von ihrem Ex-Freund betrogen wurde, ist sie nicht mehr bereit, ihr Herz aufs Spiel zu setzen, bis sie Max begegnet ... Als Brände in der Stadt wüten, entzündet sich die Hitze zwischen ihnen zu einer lodernden Leidenschaft, die weitaus gefährlicher ist. Wird sie sie vernichten oder werden sie endlich all das erhalten, was sie sich seit jeher wünschen ...''

Unleash your creative spirit with 32 fun challenging patterns to color The latest coloring book from #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy offers beautiful peacocks, dancing elephants, intricate birdcages, cupcakes, flowers, pinwheels and more. You''ll find yourself smiling as you pick a color palette to bring your favorite pattern to life. This is your time to play, both inside and outside of the lines. Break the rules, color your bear purple, and you''ll find your tension easing, your muscles relaxing, and a smile spreading across your face Color alone or with your friends because coloring isn''t just for kids anymore Also Available in the "Be Coloring" Series: Be Still Be Calm Be Happy Be Free Be Industrious

"I love The Callaways! Heartwarming romance, intriguing suspense and sexy alpha heroes. What more could you want?" - NYT Bestselling Author Bella Andre Emma Callaway, a hot fire investigator, clashes with Max Harrison, a cool homicide detective, in SO THIS IS LOVE, the second book in the Callaway Series, by #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For Max Harrison, love seduces and then destroys. His brother went to prison for love. His father left his family for love. And Max is determined not to follow in their footsteps, until he meets Emma... Emma runs into burning buildings without an ounce of fear and embraces life as if every day is a new adventure. But while she''s fearless on the job, Emma is a coward when it comes to love. Betrayed by an ex-boyfriend, Emma has no intention of putting her heart on the line again, until she meets Max... As the fires around the city rage, the heat between them ignites in a blaze of passion that''s far more dangerous. Will it destroy them, or will they finally get everything they ever wanted... If you love a grumpy sunshine, enemies to lovers story, you''ll enjoy SO THIS IS LOVE by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! For fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Mallery, Jill Shelves, and Kathryn Shay! NOTE: The Callaway Family series offers romance, mystery and family drama in each standalone novel, and the books include some of your favorite storylines: alpha heroes, firefighter romance, girl next door, love at first sight, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, meet cute, instalove, and second chance at love. Each book stands on its own. No cliffhangers! What the readers are saying... "Just when I thought it couldn''t get any better this story blows me away. In SO THIS IS LOVE, I was captivated from the very first page, I couldn''t wait to see what happened next but I didn''t want it to end." Caroline "I adore The Callaways, a family we''d all love to have. Each new book is a deft combination of emotion, suspense and family dynamics. A remarkable, compelling series!" - USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara O''Neal "SO THIS IS LOVE has suspense, drama and of course romance. I love this book and fall more and more in love with the Callaway Family!" Jessica "Frankly, I wasn''t expecting such a twist from a romantic thriller and in SO THIS IS LOVE, I was pleasantly surprised. Barbara Freethy has a stimulating way of narrating her stories that draws you in, makes you feel really close to the characters and just keeps you turning the pages. This was a good follow through to the impressive beginning of the series." Bookish Indulgences

"I love the Callaways! Heartwarming romance, intriguing suspense and sexy alpha heroes. What more could you want?" - NYT Bestselling Author Bella Andre Sara had always been untouchable, his sister''s best friend, and the girl next door... Smokejumper Aiden Callaway never questioned his job until a fire took the life of his friend, Kyle, and left Aiden with injuries and fractured memories. The truth may clear Aiden of blame but destroy Kyle''s reputation and hurt the people he left behind. Sara has never forgiven or forgotten the way Aiden brought their teenage relationship crashing down. But the sparks between Aiden and Sara have been smoldering for a very long time. Sara is afraid to take another chance on the man who broke her heart, and Aiden knows better than anyone how dangerous an intense fire can be. As teenagers they weren''t ready for each other. Are they ready now? Or will secrets derail their second chance at love? Don''t miss this breathtaking and emotional second-chance romance and the first book in the Callaway Series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! What the readers are saying... "I adore the Callaways, a family we''d all love to have. Each new book is a deft combination of emotion, suspense and family dynamics. A remarkable, compelling series!" - Barbara O''Neal, author of How to Bake a Perfect Life. "I love the characters! A wonderful book and I can''t wait to read the rest of the series." Kim -ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS "In ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS, I found myself happily whisked away into the world of the Callaways. This was a good story with lots of mystery at its heart, and the romance between Sara and Aiden kept me turning the pages. I really enjoy romance stories where there is a great family setting to sink into, and the writing in this book was superb!" Alix

A 28 ans, Julia DeMarco pensait savoir qui elle était. Jusqu''au jour où, dans une exposition à San Francisco, elle tombe sur la photo d''une petite orpheline russe qui porte un pendentif identique au sien. Mêmes cheveux blonds, mêmes yeux bleus, même grain de beauté... Julia s''interroge. Elle sait qu''elle a été adoptée, mais se pourrait-il qu''on lui ait menti sur ses origines ? Le photographe est décédé, et Julia retrouve son fils, le reporter Alex Manning. Ce baroudeur plein de charme lui apprend que c''est en fait lui qui a pris la photo alors qu''il était un jeune garçon. Juste avant de mourir, son père lui a fait jurer de n''en parler à personne. Pourquoi ? Quel mystère entoure cette petite fille ? Qui, vingt-cinq ans plus tard, a intérêt à la faire disparaître ?

"When Navy pilot Ryder Westbrook is shot down, his only thought is making it home to the place he left behind a long time ago. But dreaming about the small town of Eagle''s Ridge and going back are two very different things. Upon arrival, Ryder finds himself in the middle of another battlefield an old family feud between the Westbrooks and the Tuckers..."--Page 4 of cover.

As she tries to decide between two men, Charlotte Adams ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time, which places her under investigation and forces her to face a high school nemesis and the lost dreams of her youth.