検索キーワード： 著者 "Layla Hagen" すべてのカテゴリー

Pourtant, quand je rencontre ma voisine, mon esprit commence à s’égarer. Penny est magnifique et d’une maladresse attendrissante. Lorsqu’elle chute devant chez moi, mon instinct de protection prend le dessus. Tandis que je panse ses blessures, je n’ai qu’une seule envie : apprendre à mieux la connaître. Alors quand je l’observe jouer avec mon fils, les murailles que j’avais érigées autour de mon cœur menacent de s’effondrer.

Les choses commencent mal entre Jake Whitley et moi. Ensuite, elles vont de mal en pis. Quand ma carrière vire au cauchemar, je décide de lancer ma propre société d’organisation d’événements pour gagner ma vie. Seulement, j’ai à peine posé un pied dans le jet privé de Jake que nous sommes déjà en désaccord. Il veut se débarrasser de moi. De mon côté, je compte organiser une fête inoubliable pour sa grand-mère… sur sa propriété à Martha’s Vineyard.

After my difficult divorce, I thought my life was over. But now, I’m happier and more successful than I could’ve ever imagined. My cosmetics business is thriving and I’m almost ready to get back out there and find Mr. Right. Almost. When I hear that a therapy ranch on the Bayou is seeking an investor, I jump at the opportunity. I know only too well that spending time with animals is healing.

Les plans les mieux conçus, dit-on, déraillent facilement. Surtout quand le garçon sur qui je craquais au lycée est devenu PDG d’une société concurrente et que son entremetteuse de grand-mère complote pour nous réunir. Après avoir obtenu la promotion de mes rêves, je suis déterminée à prouver à ma patronne qu’elle a fait le bon choix en me proposant ce poste. Comme l’argent que je gagne en plus sert à aider mes parents, j’aimerais autant ne pas me faire virer. La première étape ? Gagner le prix de la meilleure marque de café. Facile.

When I'm not making waffles for my son Jeremy or teaching him how to swim, I’m running a billion-dollar business. My life is scheduled to the minute. So, when the nanny unexpectedly quits, I need a replacement. Riley is not what I expected. She just graduated law school and wants a summer job before starting her legal career. My son Jeremy instantly likes her—she makes him laugh until his cheeks hurt. Hell, she makes me feel carefree too, and I haven’t let my guard down ever since Jeremy’s mom left.

When someone’s down on their luck, I like to help out. Diane needed a place to stay, and my attic was empty. How hard could it be to have a temporary roommate? It turns out—very hard. Living with her is turning out to be physically impossible. Every time she saunters through the living room, I can’t help but want her. Whenever she gives me sass, I fantasize about kissing that mouth until she begs for more.

Maddox Whitley is the most arrogant man I’ve met. He thinks the world revolves around him and everyone else must do his bidding. He’s determined to buy my father’s business, and he’s using dirty tactics to get it. But the Adventure Park is my family’s life’s work, and I’m defending it no matter what. Even if I have to go toe to toe with Maddox and his infuriatingly sexy swagger. I challenge him every way I know, but then he switches strategies.

Die große Liebe ist stärker als jede Vernunft. Um ihre Eltern finanziell zu unterstützen, beschließt Grundschullehrerin Lexi, in den Sommerferien als Kindermädchen zu arbeiten. Sie bewirbt sich auf eine Stelle bei dem reichen Wein-Unternehmer und alleinerziehenden Vater Tate Maxwell. Nach einem holprigen Vorstellungsgespräch stellt er sie tatsächlich ein, und danach funkt es sofort zwischen den beiden. Lexi versucht, ihre Gefühle zu unterdrücken, da Tate ihr Chef ist.

She’s too damn hot, but also rude and unprofessional... yet that doesn’t stop me from becoming her fake boyfriend. I pride myself on never doubting my decisions. It’s why my business runs so smoothly. But when a disgruntled supplier tracks me down, and I discover that she lost business because of me, I’m determined to make things right. First step—I invite Georgie to a Mardi Gras party, to wave the proverbial white flag.

Being a single dad while managing one of the biggest businesses in New Orleans keeps me very busy. I spend my free time with my daughter, Bella—reading to her, styling her hair, or choosing nail polishes appropriate for an eight-year-old. But I’m okay with that, because she is my whole world. After my divorce, I made myself a promise: I wouldn’t date until Bella was older. Then, all my good intentions go up in smoke when I hire our newest chef for the flagship restaurant in the French Quarter.

I’m a no-nonsense man. As the head of a business empire, I have to be. I’m logical, cut-throat, and don’t believe in cheesy things like marriage and happy ever afters. But when my best friend asks me to be Best Man, I can't say no. En route to the wedding, I get stuck at the airport when my flight is delayed, and this obnoxious woman sits next to me. Not only does she keep drinking champagne even though she obviously can’t hold her liquor, but she seems determined to push every single one of my buttons.

I’m Nick Whitley, CEO of Whitley Sports Industries. I’m a bonafide bachelor, and never intended to settle down. But I’m also a dependable kind of guy and do what’s right when I can. So when my best friend and his wife pass away, leaving behind their twins, I do everything possible to help out their aunt—Allison . She’s gorgeous and funny and someone I enjoy being around. I even propose marriage when the kids’ grandparents unexpectedly contest the custody. It’s the only way Allison can win.

Auf dem Eis fliegen die Funken. Tyler Maxwell ist der aufstrebende Eishockeystar bei den Chicago Blades. Um sein Image nach einem öffentlichen Fehltritt wieder aufzupolieren, erklärt er sich bereit, an einem Wohltätigkeitsprogramm teilzunehmen. Doch er hat nicht damit gerechnet, dass Kendra, die Koordinatorin des Programms, so verführerisch heiß ist. Tyler darf seinen guten Ruf nicht noch einmal gefährden und versucht, jedem Flirt aus dem Weg zu gehen. Leichter gesagt, als getan, denn auch Kendra ist hin und weg von dem attraktiven Sportler.

When I find out on my wedding day that my fiancé is cheating on me, my whole world comes crashing down. The only bright spot? My best friend Leo is by my side every step of the way, offering his unconditional support — including a temporary getaway, which I so badly need right now. Once in Boston, he invites me to stay with him until I get back on my feet. Temporarily, of course. And I don’t even think twice before agreeing. But I quickly question if this was the right thing to do. Did I forget to mention Leo is the hottest man on the planet?

I love my job. So, when a grumpy grouch wants to shut us down, I’m ready for the fight of my life. I was heading for serious career burnout until my dream job came true. Making pralines for a living has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. So, it comes as quite a shock when I find out that the owner wants to shut down the LeBlanc-Broussard confectionery because it’s not profitable. My hope is that I can win him over. Once he realizes how integral the confectionery is to the city, to the very makeup of New Orleans he’s bound to agree, right?