Books like Mister Lonelyhearts by Joan Elliott Pickart

Jules's dream comes true as she gets her first taste of love and action in the wake of a vision that sends her on a quest to rescue her ex-lover before the future turns into a nightmare.

Mark Chandler, a construction‑company owner, unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his nephew Joey. To help Joey overcome his fears and turn their house into a home, Mark turns to psychologist Cedar Kennedy, a dedicated child‑therapist.

Blaze Holland lives a quiet, contented life—until a blizzard ride with rogue visiting professor Taylor Shay sparks an irresistible attraction. Determined to keep romance out of their friendship, they draft a rule: love means the end of their game.

Amnity Ames, a crafts shop owner, must navigate a dangerous love triangle when handsome carpenter Tander Ellis enters her life—and her past involvement with stolen diamonds starts to surface.

Regina O'Doul, the millionaire playboy, is accused of a crime, leading to a twenty-four-hour surveillance mission to prove his innocence or guilt.

After a tragic loss, Heather Wade resists a dangerous rhythm of love—until Air Force test pilot Jace Dalton, nicknamed the "eagle catcher," challenges her to rediscover passion and courage.

Handsome pediatrician Preston Harper desires to care for a baby rather than a wife, but when Dinah Bradshaw arrives with her daughter Jenny, he must decide whether to build a family together or keep his medical focus alone.

Writer Whitney Jordan swaps a staged romance for a real one when a charming stranger claims her to be his future wife, sparking a heartfelt and witty romance as plans for a nephew’s marriage unfold.

When Sheridan Todd saves a wounded stranger on a Vegas casino swing, he falls for her and the deaf four‑year‑old she loves, sparking a romantic and emotional struggle that tests family and devotion.

After a painful break-up, Minta Westerly returns home and is stunned to find her former love, Chism Talbert, in the doorway. Torn between past promises and present desire, they must decide if love can survive time's wounds.

There was definitely a naked man asleep in Cassidy Cole's bathtub! With his ruggedly handsome face and "kissin' lips," Sagan Jones was a single woman's dream, and how could she resist a smoothtalking vagabond with roving hands who promised he'd stay only until his luggage caught up with him? Sagan had come to Cherokee, Arizona, after promising Cassidy's brother he'd check up on her. He'd flexed his muscles, smiled his heartstopping smile, and won over everyone in town except her; she'd surrendered her bed to his lanky frame-would her virtue be next? Dancing in his arms filled her with sweet ecstasy, and where he touched, she melted. But Sagan had spent years running from loneliness, and though his lips vowed endless pleasures, Cassidy knew he wasn't a man to put down roots... and she was staying pit. Could she make him see that in a world full of Mirages and dreams that died with day, her love was real and everlasting?

Jill Tinsley, a determined house‑painting entrepreneur, discovers that letting someone else in can bring more joy than independence alone. When her path crosses Chip Chandler’s, he lifts her hopes, but doubt clouds whether love can make her dream of art real.

When Bliss Barton wakes to a hangover, a rugged stranger, Dutton McHugh, finds her irresistible. In a contemporary romance, their playful banter turns to daring affection as they navigate desires, family ties, and a growing love.

John‑Trevor Payton, an unconventional detective, is hired by eccentric Colonel Blackstone to locate his estranged daughter, Paisley Kane, in Denver.

Nancy Forest haunted by the memory of her first love, Fletcher McGill, must confront the past when he returns to win her back. Amid longing and anger, they question if love can bridge their divergent worlds.

Her man of the mist... — In the foggy cocoon of night, Alinda Hunter bared her soul to a mysterious stranger on a shadowy beach, then surrender her body and heart -- but ran away without ever asking his name! The rugged man with summer-sky eyes had made her feel alive again after months of grieving over a love betrayed, but she knew he was a fantasy, a magical gift that she could never keep. Paul-Anthony Payton vowed to find the lady whose yearning spirit had filled him with hope and made him believe in happiness, but once he traced her, he never expected she'd deny what they'd shared... or that she'd hide a truth that could bind them for always. Alida felt bewitched by the spell of Paul-Anthony's passion, but she feared that loving meant losing -- and she was terrified to risk the sorrow that ecstasy seemed to promise. Paul-Anthony had shared her secrets and understood her pain, but could Alida escape the ghosts of memory and trust in his forever love?

A war‑time love triangle in 1940s Edinburgh: a woman caught between her husband, a soldier, and a laird who is the ghost of her first love.

Rich beauty Geraldine Wayne clashes with hard‑working Nicholas Hulme, but an unexpected attraction forces them to conceal their romance from family and friends.

LOVE LETTERS — To Amy Dwyer, Scott "The Hunter" Robinson was a Superman -- a dedicated reporter who'd risked his life more than once to get his story. But now Superman was grounded-he was sitting out a leg injury and writing an advice column. — Hunter had no idea that the letters he got from "Lois Lane" were really from shy, pretty Amy. Had he known, he might not have suggested that she wake up her Superman with a "sneak attack of femininity." Because when Amy turned on the charm, this Superman was powerless, and unable to resist her advances.

**NIGHT OF LOVE by Diana Palmer** The Man: Steven Ryker, strong-willed, determined...dangerous to love! The Myth: That this tough guy didn't give a thought to any woman. The Legend: He was a man no female could resist, with a heart no woman could claim. The Awful Truth: Meg Shannon was in town--and Steven was in trouble! Once Steven had given sweet Meg his love, but she'd thrown it all away for a life that excluded him. Well, he didn't care that she was back in town; he'd learned his lesson the hard way. This bachelor wasn't going to get burned again, no matter what Meg said about circumstances beyond our control." His control was doing just fine, and she could forget all about rekindling their flame. **A WISH AND A PRINCE by Joan Elliott Pickart** Now that Maggie MacAllister had met a real-life -- and irresistible -- prince, she was afraid to trust her heart! Was it possible Prince Conner Masterson could be her one and only? **ROYALLY PREGNANT by Linda Turner** A night of passion with dashing Duke Rafe Harrington left spirited Serena Winters royally pregnant! But could she accept his New Year's Eve proposal without a promise of love?