Inhalt: You can plan your life, but sometimes life has a mind of its own ...
Following Lisa's near-death experience as a teenager, she is haunted by the emerald-green eyes of the stranger who saved her life. Her only connection to him is the leather jacket he left behind. Years later, she's still reeling from the afterefffects of her injuries, convinced that no man will love her once he uncovers her secret. She lives a life of solitude and hides behind her days of monotony. And then James storms into her life.
After James helps a young girl in a car accident, he sets his life course - determined that nothing will stand in his way. Once he accomplishes his dreams, one unforeseen event changes his orderly existence into one of chaos. He spirals downward and can't summon the strength to pull himself from the edge of despair. Until Lisa becomes a beautiful distraction.
Familiarity and a sense of peace draw them to one another. They soon discover they lived parallel lives that intertwined at the most crucial points. Can their revelations help them face their fears and move forward, or will history repeat itself? Schlagworte:Liebe, Schicksal, Vergangenheitsbewältigung Systematik: Engl., , Roman Umfang: 332 Seiten Beteiligte:Beck, Kristina Standort: Engl. Bec ISBN: 978-1-5404-3156-1
Inhalt: Tina craves adventure, food, and her new client, restaurant owner Gerry.
At sixteen, Tina was full of energy, fearless, and desperate to get out of New Jersey. But her dreams shattered when her mother died tragically. She was thrust into the role of mothering her family while hiding the horrible truth of that day.
Now that Tina feels she's paid her penance, she wants to rediscover the ambitious girl she used to be. With her new dream job and a move to Hoboken, it's her time to spread her wings. Tina's first client is a restaurant owner who tempts her-not only with food but with himself. She'd felt this kind of attraction only once before in college and is flooded with memories of an unforgettable kiss. One of her biggest regrets.
Gerry desires anonymity, a new life, and the beautiful website designer Tina.
Gerry fled Germany to escape the destruction of his reputation. After months of staying under the radar, he opens a restaurant in New York City. When he hires a website design firm, Gerry finds himself working closely with Tina-whom he had a taste of years ago and now finds a sweet indulgence.
Even as they admit their attraction to each other, an unexpected circumstance threatens to separate them again. Will their love be strong enough to give up their dreams? Or will someone be left behind? Schlagworte:Beziehung, Gaststätte, Liebe, Restaurant, Schicksal, Vergangenheitsbewältigung Systematik: Engl., , Roman Umfang: 296 Seiten Beteiligte:Beck, Kristina Standort: Engl. Bec ISBN: 978-1-977769-80-0
Inhalt: Beauty, brains, and money. Alexa has it all, and luck is her middle name. She's the first to defend her family and friends and never needs help in return. Men fall at her feet - except the abrasive police officer Kent, who seems to despise her. But a series of strange events punctures her protective bubble, exposing her to fear and self-doubt. She doesn't know who she should be more afraid of, her unknown pursuer or the sudden protective, softer side of the officer.
Kent has always watched the women he loves the most in his life suffer unbearably, unable to safe them himself, and now he refuses to get close to anybody. To most people, he's a heartless, angry cop without a soft interior. Until one stormy day, fate teases him with a warm ray of Alexa's sunshine, melting a piece of his icy heart. Kent believes he hates her, but when her brightness dims, his hate turns into something else. Schlagworte:Beziehung, Liebe, Polizist, Schicksal, Stalking, Vergangenheitsbewältigung Systematik: Engl., , Roman Umfang: 305 Seiten Beteiligte:Beck, Kristina Standort: Engl. Bec ISBN: 978-1-977769-80-0
Inhalt: Fed up with the endless demands of her job, Ellie seeks solitude from the chaos. As if by magic, she finds herself all alone in an exotic hotel. That is, until she meets the gorgeous guest next door. As time melts away, Ellie falls hard for Sam. Then he vanishes into thin air, taking his love with him. When he suddenly reappears, he isn't the Sam she once knew, but her aching heart tells her otherwise.
Sam finds himself at a crossroads in his soccer career when a permanent injury forces him to make a difficult decision. He thinks seclusion in a luxury hotel is what he needs, until he sees the fiery redhead, Ellie. She has no idea who he is and becomes the woman of his dreams.
Like any vacation, it must come to an end ... just not in such a tragic way. Sam thinks he's responsible for Ellie's death, and when he discovers she's alive, she doesn't greet him with open arms. The relentless fight for her dignity and career threatens to end their passionate reuinion. Schlagworte:Beziehung, Englische Literatur, Fußballspieler, Liebe, Urlaub Systematik: Engl., , Roman Umfang: 287 Seiten Beteiligte:Beck, Kristina Standort: Engl. Bec ISBN: 978-3-947985-04-3
Inhalt: Christmas wishes come true in New York City ... or maybe not
After a demanding career of living out of her suitcase, Sophia lands a dream job in New York City that will keep her in one place for six months. Being alone in a big city is nothing new for her but not during the holidays. When an irrestistible jeweler appears in her life more than once, Christmas surprises po up on every corner. Drew loses his creativity and holiday spirit just when he needs it the most. Then a snowstorm blows Sophia into his jewelry store, and a surge of inspiration follows. He is used to handling precious gems but nothing as priceless as she is. Even though they just met, their instant attraction turns into something more. But one event leads to betrayal, leaving Sophia once again alone and brokenhearted. Can the magic of Christmas bring them back toghether, or will one of them be left in the cold? Schlagworte:Juwelier, Liebe, New York, Streit, Weihnachten Systematik: Engl., , Roman Umfang: 141 Seiten Beteiligte:Beck, Kristina Standort: Engl. Bec ISBN: 978-3-947985-07-4
Is one week of breathtaking passion a reason to turn your life upside down?
Winter is Lacey's arch-enemy and it won't let up even though it's the middle of April. She can't get out of New York City fast enough to kick off her spring vacation in the tropics. One travel glitch and a stumbled step finds Lacey on the lap of a handsome, mysterious stranger, connecting her heart to his in a way she can't comprehend.
Will gets a last-minute seat on a flight back home, sitting him next to a beautiful, quirky woman who blows into his life like a warm spring breeze. Her magnetism lights him up after weeks of darkness. He refuses to say goodbye until he steals one heated kiss from her.
A surprise twist of fate drops them into deep water, but the fire between them never burns out. What they thought would be a week of carefree distractions blossoms into something their hearts didn't bargain for. Schlagworte:Flugreise, Frühling, Liebe, Urlaub Systematik: Engl., , Roman Umfang: 179 Seiten Beteiligte:Beck, Kristina Standort: Engl. Bec ISBN: 978-3-947985-10-4
Skylar's beauty and curves are a curse. She's been lied to, cheated on, and avoids dating like the plague. That is until an adorable three-legged dog runs her over in Central Park, leading to a heated exchange with his arrogant, sexy-as-sin owner. Irritated by his apathy, Skylar walks away, but steamy dreams of his chiseled physique consume her hot summer nights.
During a pivotol event in her career, Skylar's restraint snaps like a rubber band when she finds him standing in front of her as the famous photographer, Julius Ariti. Harsh rumors circulating about him and his current actions toward her don't add up, leading Skylar to wonder who the real Julius Ariti is.
Everyone deserves a chance, no matter how broken they are.
Julius leads a secluded, orderly life to keep his traumatic memories at bay. After meeting Skylar Vitale, something ignites inside him, and his world is no longer black and white. Her positivity and charm blaze brightly, breaking down Julius's barriers, unveiling his secrets.
His burning desire is to see Skylar's true colors.
Inhalt: Two different worlds ... opposite paths ...
Professionally, Daisy is sharp as a knife when it comes to visual arts. Personally, she has gone through lengthy changes to forget her past and rebuild herself. Suddenly her social circle includes a group of warm, loving firends, and a family she never had, but always dreamed of. However, Daisy's hard-won sobriety is at odds with her new friends' social style, and there's a risk that her demons will be exposed. The most unlikely person to catch her when she falls is flirty Josh, the guy everyone warns will stomp on her heart. To her surprise, he fills her life with hope, pride, and desire.
A stupid bet. No women for two weeks. For the ladie's man, Josh, that is physically impossible, but he's always up for a good challenge. Until the colorful Daisy appears again, throwing him into the unknown. Tempting him in more ways than one. After having her crumple in his arms, his feelings grow in a way that he never experienced before. Is it because you always want what you can't have or is there something pushing them together that's out of his control?
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