Frank Carlson Library

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a classic holiday romance about a woman who gives birth in a blizzard and the doctor who comes to her rescue. When Dr. Derek Taliferro delivers Kathleen Fields's baby during a snowstorm on Christmas Day, all his protective instincts are aroused by the sight of the beautiful mother and baby. Knowing Kathleen needs a strong shoulder to lean on, he proposes a way to keep the new family in his life a little...

Saturday morning coffee sessions are never going to be the same... Sydney marketing exec Sophie presumed "making sacrifices for your children" meant giving up Bloody Marys and champagne for nine months. When she thought about it, that is...But then, two blue lines appear on her pregnancy test. How does a baby fit in with a hectic job, a chaotic social life, and the absence of Max, the Y chromosome in the equation, who has moved to San Francisco? Support...

THERE'S A PLACE IN OUR HEARTS RESERVED FOR MIRACLES . . . From Luanne Rice, the celebrated author of Beach Girls and many other New York Times bestsellers, comes this powerful novel of a mystery, a love affair, and a bond that cannot be broken set in a seaside town where miracles are made . . . On the first day of summer, Mara Jameson went out to water her garden-and was never seen again. Years after her disappearance, no one could forget the expectant...

An international soccer star, Jose is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when a series of events brings his career to a halt. Nina, a struggling waitress trying to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned inside out--until a simple gesture of kindness brings them together, turning an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience.

"Sienna should not be secretly attending her ex-husband's wedding, but she has to see the woman Nico De Conti has replaced her with. Until she realizes Nico isn't the groom... Mortified, she can't escape the church fast enough! But when Nico follows her, their burning fire spectacularly reignites, leading to one last night in Nico's bed... A night that leaves Sienna shockingly pregnant with the Italian's child!" -- Page [4] cover.

While on a business trip, dutiful heiress Francesca Ristori is stunned to be swept away by her desire for Italian tycoon Nic Falcone! Nic is unlike any man she's ever met before, and his searing touch thrills and excites her beyond words. But Fran believes it can only be temporary - she must return to her aristocratic life. Until she learns she's pregnant with the billionaire's baby!

"Scarred tycoon Alex Santos's Greek island estate is a fortress--protecting those outside from the darkness within him. When he needs a wife to secure his business, his discreet, compassionate housekeeper, Milly, agrees to his proposal. But their wedding night sparks an unexpected fire, and the consequences force Alex to face his painful past... Could Milly--and his unborn child--be the key to Alex's redemption?" -- Page [4] cover.

Cinderella's story will change forever... with her festive secret! Hollie Walker knew Spanish businessman Maximo Diaz was off-the-charts gorgeous -- and off-limits to a shy waitress. But with all his attention focused on her at her work Christmas party, Hollie couldn't deny herself the night of inescapable pleasure that followed... Lone wolf Maximo knew their encounter would be unforgettable -- and unrepeatable. Yet now Hollie's at his castle, to...

From perfect strangers ... To mummy and daddy!One night with a gorgeous stranger is the perfect distraction for Elspeth from the happy-ever-after that will never be hers. The trainee doctor and carer has no room in her life for romance - until a surprise pregnancy catapults her back into Fraser's world ... She soon discovers that the man whose touch she can't forget is a laird and the baby she's carrying is heir to a Scottish castle!

"Karin Killigan refuses to marry Liam Bravo solely for the sake of their pending baby. This time, the widowed mother of two is holding out for true lasting love. And even though she is knee-deep in kids and family chaos, Karin and Liam's attraction is hotter than ever, but Karin won't settle. Liam will have to prove he's in it for love if he wants a family for his baby's first Christmas."--