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Artificial Tears by Charmaine Pauls
Lourdes March has cried enough tears over her dishonest ex. She is moving on. Until she walks into an optometrist's office, and is confronted with the splitting image of the man she's trying to forget.
The Spark by Ellyse Roberts
Anna Claire had everything: money, a fiancée and a successful job as an architect. Her life was going great until a homeless guy with a grudge decided to set the building she was renovating on fire. Ethan was a firefighter filled with regret from a mistake he made long ago. An inferno brought them back together. But can fate re-ignite the spark they thought was lost forever?
Proposal Unexpected by Elena Kane
Adele had the perfect life, until it all fell apart. She’s left alone and bitter after discovering her husband’s many transgressions, when she finds herself face to face with a familiar face from the past. Wondering why they ever parted ways to begin with, Adele is faced with the difficult choice of forgetting and forgiving her husband or starting a life with the man she spent years loving before life got in the way.
One Perfect Moment by Tara Fox Hall
Coriander Hartwell’s dream of getting married has almost come true; her longtime lover Stefan Van Kellam II has finally popped the question. But the instant she locks eyes with old flame Dustin at her high school reunion, Cori begins to rethink her dream of a perfect wedding...and the man she wishes would make her his wife.
Running Late by Caroline Andrus
On her way to meet with her boyfriend, Will, Paige reflects upon their seven-year relationship and prepares herself to be dumped. Meanwhile, Will has something else in mind.
Cappuccino Dreaming by Louise Redmann
What does it cost to be yourself? She’s cooked for her boyfriend, played nice with his friends, and twisted her personality to fit his. He’s booked an expensive restaurant for Saturday night. Surely he’s going to propose. But when she sees her lover kiss her best friend, she flees into a coffee house only to trip up the stairs, spilling her cappuccino over everyone. Out of the angry crowd, one man offers his hand and a fresh drink.
Love Weavers by Katie Stephens
Hannah and Wynter have two things in common: an incredible artistic talent and witchcraft. In order to acquire Wynter’s jewelry-making secrets, Hannah finds a way to travel across time and meet her ancestor. However, her novice powers simply amuse Wynter, who is embroiled in a love triangle and has no time for the young witch. When an enchanted necklace disappears, can the two work together or must their men take matters into their own hands?
Lourdes March has cried enough tears over her dishonest ex. She is moving on. Until she walks into an optometrist's office, and is confronted with the splitting image of the man she's trying to forget.
The Spark by Ellyse Roberts
Anna Claire had everything: money, a fiancée and a successful job as an architect. Her life was going great until a homeless guy with a grudge decided to set the building she was renovating on fire. Ethan was a firefighter filled with regret from a mistake he made long ago. An inferno brought them back together. But can fate re-ignite the spark they thought was lost forever?
Proposal Unexpected by Elena Kane
Adele had the perfect life, until it all fell apart. She’s left alone and bitter after discovering her husband’s many transgressions, when she finds herself face to face with a familiar face from the past. Wondering why they ever parted ways to begin with, Adele is faced with the difficult choice of forgetting and forgiving her husband or starting a life with the man she spent years loving before life got in the way.
One Perfect Moment by Tara Fox Hall
Coriander Hartwell’s dream of getting married has almost come true; her longtime lover Stefan Van Kellam II has finally popped the question. But the instant she locks eyes with old flame Dustin at her high school reunion, Cori begins to rethink her dream of a perfect wedding...and the man she wishes would make her his wife.
Running Late by Caroline Andrus
On her way to meet with her boyfriend, Will, Paige reflects upon their seven-year relationship and prepares herself to be dumped. Meanwhile, Will has something else in mind.
Cappuccino Dreaming by Louise Redmann
What does it cost to be yourself? She’s cooked for her boyfriend, played nice with his friends, and twisted her personality to fit his. He’s booked an expensive restaurant for Saturday night. Surely he’s going to propose. But when she sees her lover kiss her best friend, she flees into a coffee house only to trip up the stairs, spilling her cappuccino over everyone. Out of the angry crowd, one man offers his hand and a fresh drink.
Love Weavers by Katie Stephens
Hannah and Wynter have two things in common: an incredible artistic talent and witchcraft. In order to acquire Wynter’s jewelry-making secrets, Hannah finds a way to travel across time and meet her ancestor. However, her novice powers simply amuse Wynter, who is embroiled in a love triangle and has no time for the young witch. When an enchanted necklace disappears, can the two work together or must their men take matters into their own hands?
Excerpt
Lourdes looked up from the Kindle she was reading in the plush white chair of Santiago’s Clinica Alemana when the receptionist called her name.
“Ms. March to consulting room two.”
Finally. It had taken long enough. Why were doctors always behind schedule? Lourdes shut down her tablet and made her way down the clinic hallway.
Halfway there, her step slowed. It couldn’t be. The man waiting for her in the white overcoat looked nothing like his on-line profile photo. Sure, his face was framed by tousled hair and day-old stubble, but it had a red tint instead of blond, and his eyes were blue not gray. On her computer screen, he had looked older. In real life, he was young–and the spitting image of Dirk, her ex-boyfriend.
The strained lines of his mouth slackened, and his eyes warmed a little as he watched her pause. She faltered for only a second, and then moved forward again before it could seem awkward. Lourdes had chosen him for his credentials, despite the lack of reservations on his clinic page. Most optometrists in this clinic booked up six months in advance. She had attributed his unpopularity to his gringo appearance. This was Latino country. But she hadn’t expected a carbon copy of Dirk. Minus the freckles. Standing in front of him now, she couldn’t help but stare.
His expression softened as he gave her a smile. “I’m Dr. Bouwer.”
She held out her hand to shake his, but he bent down and pressed his cheek against hers, the customary Chilean greeting reserved for friends. The act took her aback so much she didn’t introduce herself. But then he already knew her name. His gaze was even as he motioned her to the room at the end of the corridor.
Lourdes watched his broad back as he walked around his desk and took a seat. His build was similar to Dirk’s, except a bit taller. The resemblance was disconcerting.
Lourdes suddenly became aware of Dr. Bouwer staring at her with a raised eyebrow. “Well?”
She blinked. “Oh. Um, I need an eye test.”
“What seems to be the problem?” he said, folding his hands on the desk. She couldn’t help but notice those big hands with strong veins and neatly trimmed nails.
“I have trouble reading small text.”
He turned his chair to his computer and started typing. “Since when?”
The side profile could have been Dirk: same straight nose, same square chin, and same dimple. “A month or so.”
“Any other symptoms? Headaches after reading or watering eyes?”
His fingers moved competently over the keyboard, eyes fixed on the screen.
“Just a lot of redness and burning.”
“Right.” He turned back to her. “Ms. March...” In the short hesitation that followed, Lourdes noticed the corner of his mouth lift, making his dimple more pronounced. He shifted. “Let’s have a look at you.”
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