New Releases by Barbara Freethy

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 a romantic contemporary series about the Callaways, a big, blended Irish family born to serve and protect. If you love strong, alpha heroes, emotional and compelling romance and light suspense, you''ll love the Callaways. Find out why over 1.5 million people are loving the Callaways in this special boxed set that includes the first eight complete novels in the series and a bonus novella! Includes: ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS (#1) SO THIS IS LOVE (#2) FALLING FOR A STRANGER (#3) BETWEEN NOW AND FOREVER (#4) NOBODY BUT YOU (A Callaway Wedding Novella) ALL A HEART NEEDS (#5) THAT SUMMER NIGHT (#6) WHEN SHADOWS FALL (#7) SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW (#8)

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

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

"Barbara Freethy’s Romantic Suspense books are explosively good!" –New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. 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… From #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the first book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: Lightning Strikes. Readers who love Jayne Ann Krentz, Rebecca Zanetti, and Elisabeth Naughton will love this twisty, chilling tale of suspense and romance that also leads to the unraveling of a decades-old family secret and more than one murder. Grab the Complete Lightning Strikes Trilogy: Beautiful Storm (#1) Lightning Lingers (#2) Summer Rain (#3) What the readers are saying... "Barbara Freethy delivers riveting, plot-twisting suspense and a deeply emotional story. Every book is a thrilling romantic ride." USA Today Bestselling Author Rachel Grant "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 "Freethy sets her latest series amid one of the world''s least understood phenomenon - lightening. With extraordinary finesse she succeeds with a first rate romantic mystery. Old hurts - some real and some imagined, also add to the plot. Read this book, you will not regret it." Emilie - Goodreads on Beautiful Storm "This was a suspenseful, mysterious and romantic book. The characters were strong, well defined and believable. It is also a story of family and forgiveness. I can''t wait for the next in the series." Becky - Goodreads "Beautiful Storm definitely did not disappoint me. There was romance, mystery and intrigue written in Ms. Freethy''s wonderful, down to earth and compellingly realistic style. I am looking forward to reading Book Two." Mary - Goodreads on Beautiful Storm "Freethy has a gift for creating complex characters." Library Journal Don''t Miss The Spin-Off Series: OFF THE GRID: FBI SERIES Perilous Trust (#1) Reckless Whisper (#2) Desperate Play (#3) Elusive Promise (#4) Dangerous Choice (#5) Ruthless Cross (#6) Critical Doubt (#7) Fearless Pursuit (#8) Daring Deception (#9) Risky Bargain (#10) Perfect Target (#11) Fatal Betrayal (#12)

The Callaways Boxed Set - Books 1-3 Meet the Callaways, the bestselling romantic and suspenseful family series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. This special boxed set offers the first three full-length novels in the series. Each book is filled with Barbara Freethy''s unique blend of page-turning romance, family and mystery—unforgettable stories that will touch your heart. ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS: The second oldest of the Callaway clan, Aiden Callaway veered from the family tradition of urban firefighting and became a smokejumper, never questioning his choice until the job took the life of his friend, Kyle, and left Aiden with injuries and fractured memories. Everyone blames Aiden for what happened, but he doesn''t remember, nor is he sure he wants to remember. The truth may clear Aiden of blame but destroy Kyle''s reputation and hurt the people he left behind. Aiden seeks help from an unlikely ally. Sara had always been untouchable, sweet, innocent, his sister''s best friend, and the girl next door. But one reckless night in their youth took their relationship to a new level. Sara has never forgiven or forgotten the way Aiden brought it crashing down, but she''s no longer that girl with the crazy crush. She''s a woman in search of her own truth. The sparks between Aiden and Sara have been smoldering for a very long time. Sara is afraid to take another chance on a 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? SO THIS IS LOVE: 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. 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… FALLING FOR A STRANGER Ria is as sexy and sultry as a warm tropical night and as beautifully dangerous as the island drinks she serves at the beachside bar on Isla de los Suenos -- The Island of Dreams. But Ria is not as carefree as she appears, and the pretense is wearing her down. One night she risks everything to escape from reality. Drew Callaway is a former Navy pilot looking for his own escape from a life that has seen too much tragedy. Meeting Ria is like embracing the sun, and their single night together is life-changing. But the dream quickly fades when Ria is killed in a tragic accident at sea. Months later, thousands of miles away from where they first met, Drew sees a woman who looks just like Ria. She claims her name is Tory, and that they''ve never met before, but he can see that she''s in trouble, and he can''t walk away. He''s going to save her whether she wants it or not. Drew isn''t afraid of a little danger, but can he risk losing his heart to a beautiful stranger? PRAISE FOR THE CALLAWAYS! "I love the Callaways! Heartwarming romance, intriguing suspense and sexy alpha heroes. What more could you want?" NYT Bestselling Author Bella Andre "I loved Aiden and Sara’s story! Barbara manages to give us a good glimpse of the rest of the family too, without taking away from Aiden and Sara’s story, leaving us with a little bit of mystery to be followed up on." Harlequin Junkie for ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS "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 Callaways and FALLING FOR A STRANGER makes me love their family even more." All Night Books Also Available in the Callaway Series: On A Night Like This (#1) So This is Love (#2) Falling For A Stranger (#3) Between Now and Forever (#4) Nobody But You (A Callaway Wedding Novella) (#5) All A Heart Needs (#6) That Summer Night (#7) When Shadows Fall (#8) Somewhere Only We Know (#9)

"Loved this book. 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. A small-town romance with an emotional love story and an intriguing mystery from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For fans of Nora Roberts, Jill Shalvis, Robyn Carr, and Susan Mallery. 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. Start reading now! What the readers are saying… "Barbara Freethy delivers stories that supply variety and suspense that keeps her readers from getting too comfortable and her stories from being redundant. If I Didn''t Know Better has adventure, mystery and at the center of it all is family. This is a story of healing that brings hope, family and emotion along for the ride." Isha – Goodreads "Another great read in this series! A true Callaway Series has all the fundamental of a great book. Humour, suspense, tenderness and romance. Loved all of it." Mary – Goodreads "What better way to continue the Callaway saga than to also include our beloved Angels Bay. What better place for three souls to heal in the place where angels make miracles happen. Mia and Jeremy''s story is fantastic. Suspenseful and yet romantic. You will definitely fall in love with the characters as well as the story." Mommymoose "A story of love full of tenderness and understanding and the meeting of souls and hearts that need to be together. 5 Stars!" Cinthia - 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 Whisper Lake Spin-Off Series Always With Me #1 My Wildest Dream #2 Can''t Fight The Moonlight #3 Just One Kiss #4 If We Never Met #5 Tangled Up in You #6 Next Time I Fall #7

"SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW was a thrill-seeker for me—full of mystery, drama, and love. Like most Callaway novels, Barbara keeps you reading until the end. 5 STARS!" Ashley Firefighter Burke Callaway has been living in the shadows since the tragic death of his fiancée. He had no interest in coming out of the dark, until the beautiful and unpredictable Maddie came back to town. Maddie Heller is the ultimate free spirit, her love of life and cooking taking her all over the globe, and only a few people know that her easy smile covers a personal tragedy. With a new job offer in San Francisco, Maddie thinks it might be time to stay in one place, especially when she runs into Burke again. Burke was the handsome, sexy hero of her youth who could do no wrong. Maddie was the pretty, fun-loving girl of his youth who loved to break the rules. They were opposites in every way, but there was always a connection. It was just never the right time or the right place—until maybe now. But their budding love story suddenly takes a dangerous turn, and a series of escalating incidents makes them realize that falling in love might not just be terrifying but also deadly. Don''t miss this emotional, drama-filled novel of firefighters, secrets, and second chances from #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… "Opposites attract in SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW! Compelling story, believable characters, enjoyable dialogue and easy to follow story line." Bookzilla "Loved the characters, the suspense, and the emotions coming through the pages. Five stars for Burke and Maddy." Jennifer - Goodreads "The perfect blend blend of romance, a bit of mystery with suspense and of course the rest of the Callaway clan makes for a great read in SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW. This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone." Shari - Goodreads "This is by far the best Callaway book yet. Burke is amazing. And Maddie is a hysterically funny free spirit that you can''t help but fall in love with. From start to finish it held my interest." Yvonne - 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 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 so fun! ALL YOUR LOVING With the purchase of her third bridesmaid''s dress in a year, Julie Michaels is beginning to wonder when she''ll find her Mr. Right but so far everyone she meets is Mr. Wrong.In between planning bridal showers and bachelorette parties, Julie needs to find a celebrity for her charity''s fundraising cook off! Matt Kingsley, the ace hitter for the San Francisco Cougars would be perfect. He''s rich, sexy and single... If only she didn''t have a good reason to hate professional baseball players. Julie is determined to keep Matt at arm''s length, but Matt has never backed away from a challenge. And the beautiful woman who hates him makes him want to do just about anything to change her mind. Note: Each of the books in the Bachelors & Bridesmaids series is a short, fun romance of approximately 50,000 words.

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.

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 ...''

"THAT SUMMER NIGHT is another huge hit in the Callaway''s Series. I love all the twist and turns and the romance is always a treat. Read this series, I promise you won''t be disappointed." Caroline - Goodreads Reid Becker was the best of the best, an elite soldier whose career ended abruptly in a mission gone awry. Derailed after a decade of intense focus, Reid is spending far too much time in his best friend''s bar. Then Shayla Callaway walks into his life with a desperate plea for help. How can he resist a beautiful blonde? The last thing Shayla Callaway was looking for was trouble. After years of medical school, she is months away from finishing her residency when a stint with a research team lands her in the middle of a game of drugs and money, and the only person who can help her is a burned-out ex-soldier with a hot body and a cocky attitude. Reid and Shayla have always put duty and career first. But as the danger heats up, so do the summer nights. Suddenly, it''s not just about saving the world but about saving each other and a love they never expected … A grumpy, cynical ex-soldier meets a determined, courageous doctor in this thrilling romantic adventure by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! For fans of Robyn Carr, Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown, and Jill Shalvis! NOTE: 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. Start reading now! What the reviewers are saying… "If you want a great read and a family to fall in love with this is the series you want to get." Amazon Reviewer "I was enthralled and drawn into the personal struggles of Shayla and Reid as they figure out what they both need and want out of life. Another awesome book in this most wonderful series on the dynamic family, The Callaways. A must read for everyone either as part of the series you adore or a stand-alone story." Charlene - Goodreads "Barbara gives us a fantastically written story of love and family. I think that''s what I love about this series so much is the family values and closeness that is written wonderfully within each individual story." Yvonne - 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

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!

Sean Callaway never thought of himself as a hero, but now he''s forced to face his most disturbing memories, not only to solve the riddle of the tragedy that ripped his life apart, but also to save the woman he loves… The black sheep of the Callaway clan, Sean Callaway is the one sibling who refused to follow in the family tradition of firefighting. Instead, he lives his life in music. On the outside, he''s a free-spirited rock star, but on the inside, Sean is haunted by the death of a childhood friend, a tragedy no one knows he witnessed. He''s kept the secret for twenty years. But nothing stays hidden forever… Jessica Schilling, a young widow, moved to San Francisco to reunite her six-year-old stepson with his long-lost identical twin brother, Brandon. She rents a house just around the corner from the Callaways, and while cleaning out the garage for the previous owner Jessica stumbles upon a very old secret—one that someone might just be willing to kill to keep. Don''t miss this intriguing romantic suspense filled with family drama and plenty of secrets by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! Fans of Nora Roberts, Robyn Carr, Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery will enjoy this book. Note: 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. Start reading now! What the readers are saying… "I don''t know about anyone else, but I don''t have any fingernails left after reading ALL A HEART NEEDS. I am so in love with this whole series, and I think it just keeps getting better and better with each additional book. If you love a well written story that full of romance, intriguing suspense, close family ties, good friends, and cute kids, then this series was made for you." Cindy - Goodreads "The story twists and turns to keep you reading until the very end. You do not want to put it down. Mystery, heartbreak, family and love all in the Callaway tradition. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading." Charlene - Goodreads "The Callaways are a family that you must meet!! There is so much love, humor, strength and friendship among this family and the story pulls you in to make it seem like you are right there in the middle of them." Sara - Goodreads "I''m still wiping tears (of joy) from my eyes. This story brought out every emotion possible; anger, sadness, frustration, anxiety and joy. Each Callaway tale brings more pleasure than the last. Sean and Jessica and little Kyle are in my heart for a long time." Pen of Penelope "I always know I''m in for adventure when I pick up a Barbara Freethy book. The way she weaves the story, rich characters, descriptive places and emotions, all build a tale that will have you sorry when the last page is turned, and have you reaching for her next book." Jan - Goodreads Also Available: The Callaway Family Series 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 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a tale of romance and suspense. Book 2 in the Deception Series (Book 1 is TAKEN) Christina Alberti, an expert art historian, has run from the shadows of her past, hiding the truth and building her name as a reputable jewelry specialist at the Barclay Auction House. Everything is perfect until a legendary and priceless diamond makes her a target for a diabolically charming con man determined to pull off the heist of the century at her expense. FBI Agent J.T. McIntyre is determined to catch the thief who conned his father and destroyed his family. He wants revenge as much as he wants justice, and he won''t let anyone stand in his way, not even Christina, whose secrets make him wonder just which side she is on. When the diamond goes missing, the game turns deadly. Christina and J.T. take a dangerous journey deep into a world of greed and desire, secrets and seduction -- until there''s no betrayal left hidden and nowhere the shocking truth can hide.

"Heartbreaking, tender and romantic. This one tugs on the heartstrings." Karen - Goodreads Nicole met Ryan when he was a handsome, cocky teenager with a desire to fly high above the clouds. Ryan encouraged Nicole to dream big and promised her a lifetime of happiness, but several years into their lives together, they were faced with obstacles bigger than either had ever imagined. Their love faltered. They lost their way and considered what had once been unthinkable—the end of their forever. But now fate throws them a curve, an event that forces them back together, that strips their emotions bare and is both terrifying and strangely unifying. For the first time in a long while they have to face each other, and not only talk but also listen, because their lives depend on it—not only their lives, but also the life of their six-year-old son. Secrets and lies frame a perilous journey to the truth that takes Nicole and Ryan to Angel''s Bay, a place where miracles sometimes happen. But in order to get that miracle, Nicole and Ryan must work together and learn how to trust and love each other again. Only then will they be able to save their family and find their way to happily ever after. Don''t miss this emotional, suspenseful, intriguing story that brings one shocking surprise after the next! A tale of family secrets, a mother''s desperation, and a love story that gives new meaning to the words second chance romance! If you love a good cry and a book that will keep you guessing, this one is for you! Fans of Nora Roberts, Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs, and Kristin Hannah will enjoy this stunning novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy NOTE: 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. Start reading now! What the readers are saying… "I loved, loved, loved this book. This author has a way of weaving a love story around chaos. This book takes readers through ups and downs and just when you think you have figured it out, you’re thrown for a loop. I loved every second of it." Nicole - Goodreads "The author has found the perfect balance of mystery and romance in BETWEEN NOW AND FOREVER. And my God, the mystery in this book was just too good – I loved the concept completely. This has to be my favorite book in the Series." Bookish Indulgences "I really love this series and the Callaway family. Beautifully written; it makes you want to hold your loved ones close." Krista - Goodreads "This was such an endearing book of love, forgiveness, family, suspense, surprises and miracles. It was a hard book to put down. I have loved this series so much. Seems like each book gets better and better. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. Excellent romance, drama." Becky - Goodreads "BETWEEN NOW AND FOREVER is a riveting read filled with heart-wrenching emotion. If you enjoy an emotionally-charged story with a great building of suspense and a heart-warming second chance romance, then you will love Between Now and Forever." Vicki Also Available: The Callaway Family Series 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

"Barbara Freethy knows how to tell a fantastic story and FALLING FOR A STRANGER is no exception. If you''re looking for a great feel good read with a bit of action and mystery, this book is for you!" Lesley Ria is as sexy and sultry as a warm tropical night and as beautifully dangerous as the island drinks she serves at the beachside bar on Isla de los Suenos -- The Island of Dreams. But Ria is not as carefree as she appears, and the pretense is wearing her down. One night she risks everything to escape from reality. Drew Callaway is a former Navy pilot and rescue operative looking for his own escape from a life that has seen too much tragedy. Meeting Ria is like embracing the sun, and their single night together is life-changing. But the dream quickly fades when Ria is killed in a tragic accident at sea. Months later, thousands of miles away from where they first met, Drew sees a woman who looks just like Ria. She claims her name is Tory, and that they''ve never met before, but he can see that she''s in trouble, and he can''t walk away. He''s going to save her whether she wants it or not. Drew isn''t afraid of a little danger, but can he risk losing his heart to a beautiful stranger? Love at first sight, dangerous secrets, and family drama combine in this thrilling and romantic novel from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For fans of Susan Mallery, Kathryn Shay, Nora Roberts, and Brenda Novak Note: 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. Start reading now! What the readers are saying… "I love The Callaways! Heartwarming romance, intriguing suspense and sexy alpha heroes. What more could you want?" — NYT Bestselling Author Bella Andre "I love the Callaways and FALLING FOR A STRANGER just makes me love their family even more." --All Night Books "I love the mystery and the love of family that is shown through this series. I just can''t get enough of the Callaways." Julie on FALLING FOR A STRANGER "FALLING FOR A STRANGER is such a great read! I''ve read it three times couldn''t put it down." Laura "I absolutely love going back to the Callaways family, so tight knit and lots of love, laughter and in between. I loved reading about Drew and Ria in FALLING FOR A STRANGER. It was great to see all the obstacles and then some that they went through. I can''t wait to continue on with this series. 5 Stars!" Marisela "Drew and Ria are the ultimate star-crossed lovers in FALLING FOR A STRANGER. With secrets around every corner this is a book that has to be read to be believed. Favorite of the Callaway series!" Isha "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 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

The Callaways are having a wedding! While Emma and her bridesmaids are toasting to Emma''s future, Max and his brother, Spencer, make a stop on their way to the wedding and suddenly find themselves in a life or death situation. They go from being worried that they might be late to the ceremony to wondering if they''ll make it at all. Spencer is used to his younger brother being the hero of the family. But now it''s his turn. If he can convince a beautiful stranger with a dark past to put her fears aside and help him, together they can save the day for Emma and Max and perhaps find a future and a love for themselves. An exciting, action-packed novella featuring romance and suspense from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy NOTE: 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. Start reading now! *NOBODY BUT YOU is a 25,000 word novella (approximately 100 pages). It can be read on its own as well as in conjunction with the series. What the readers are saying… "NOBODY BUT YOU is packed full with drama and suspense that you don''t want to pass up." Shari - Goodreads Loved NOBODY BUT YOU! Couldn''t put it down! Thanks for sharing more of Max and Emma with us and allowing us to fall in love with Spencer." Ashley - Goodreads "Wonderful book, very heart-warming. Should have known Max and Emma couldn''t get married the easy way!" Landra - Goodreads "NOBODY BUT YOU kept me on the edge of my seat - total page turner! Barbara Freethy has done it again! wonderful consistently great storyteller!" Mary - 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 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a tale of romance and suspense. TAKEN is Book #1 in the Deception Series. Book #2 is PLAYED. Kayla Sheridan had longed for love, marriage and a family. Now, after a miraculous whirlwind courtship with the man of her dreams, she is his wife. But on their wedding night, he vanishes, leaving Kayla with the bitter realization that her desire has made her an easy mark for deception. Nick Granville has an ingrained sense of honor and an intense desire to succeed in building the world''s most challenging high-tech bridges. But when he crosses paths with a ruthless con man, he''s robbed of everything he values, including his identity. With nothing left to lose, he''ll risk any danger to clear his name and reclaim his life. Thrown together by fate, Kayla and Nick embark on a desperate journey toward the truth -- to uncover the mysterious motives of an ingenious and seductive stranger who boasts he can''t be caught ... and to reveal the shocking secrets of their own shattered pasts.

An emotional and compelling novel of love and family by award-winning author Barbara Freethy

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 NYT Bestselling Series: The Callaways! Readers of Nora Roberts, Robyn Carr''s Virgin River Series, and Susan Mallery will love this family drama filled with romance, mystery, and secrets! 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, and second chance at love. Each book stands on its own. No cliffhangers! 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) A Callaway Wedding Novella) All A Heart Needs (#6) That Summer Night (#7) When Shadows Fall (#8) Somewhere Only We Know (#9) Callaway Cousins If I Didn''t Know Better (#1) Tender Is The Night (#2) Take Me Home (#3)(Callaway Novella) Closer To You (#4) Once You''re Mine (#5) Can''t Let Go (#6) Secrets We Keep (#7) 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 "This was a fast-paced, easy to read story. The characters were well-written and believable from page one. I loved the interaction with the rest of Aiden''s family and am looking forward to reading the rest of this series. I highly recommend this book! Sue –on ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS "In ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS there are fires, renewed friendships, love romance, sexual tension and most of all secrets. 5 Stars!" Becky "Romance at its best! I could not put this book down. The characters were so well fleshed out and you are rooting for them to solve the problems and have a wonderful ending." Kathleen "ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS - what a great story! Wonderful characters with mystery, intrigue and love!" Christine

Customers who like books by Nora Roberts, Carla Neggars, Kristin Hannah and Karen Robards will enjoy this romantic and suspenseful book from #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. (This is a full length novel of approximately 100,000 words) Every family has secrets -- some too intriguing to resist ... some too dangerous to ignore ... A novel about three remarkable families -- the fifty-year-old promise that once bound them together, the fiery betrayal that tore them apart, and the ancient bronze dragon that could destroy their future ... Riley McAllister, Paige Hathaway, and Alyssa Chen come from very different worlds. Tough guy Riley has overcome the hard knocks of a working-class upbringing. Paige struggles to define her place as the heir to a famous antiques emporium. And Alyssa feels trapped by the restrictions of her family''s old world attitudes. Now this unlikely trio of strangers must come together to follow an elusive trail through the streets of San Francisco -- from glittering Pacific Heights to colorful Chinatown to trendy south of Market. Each will have to make the impossible choice between romantic love and family loyalty, between sheltering lies and revealing truth. Once the door to the past is opened, there''s no turning back ...