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Three dramatic novels about the power of love, from Number 1 best-selling author Josephine Cox.THE LONERYoung Davie Adams is all alone. Devastated, he flees his hometown of Blackburn to escape the memories of the worst night of his life. With little more than the shirt on his back he sets off on a lonely, friendless road, determined to find his father.Two people are stricken by his departure – Judy, his childhood friend who is desperate to reveal a secret she has kept close to her heart for so long, and Joseph, his grandfather, who is racked with guilt about that fateful night.Exhausted and afraid, Davie finds friendship and a place to stay but when fate deals him another disastrous blow, he must decide whether to keep running or return to face his demons…BORN BADEighteen years ago, Harry made a hard decision that drove him from the place he loved. Since then, he carved out a life for himself and found a semblance of peace, yet he is still haunted by the warm, carefree girl with the laughing eyes.For Judy Saunders, the pain of her past has left her deeply scarred. Cut off from her family and trapped in a loveless marriage, the distant memories of her first love are her only source of comfort in a dark and dangerous world.Years later, Harry is heading back. Excited, afraid and racked with guilt, he has no choice but to confront the past, and seek forgiveness.THREE LETTERSCasey’s father is gentle and hard-working and, though Tom Denton has long suspected his wife of having sordid affairs, he has chosen to turn a blind eye to keep the peace. But then, out of the blue, Tom’s world is cruelly shattered when he receives two bits of devastating news. Because of this, Tom realises that from now on their lives must change, forever.Tom is made to fight for his son, determined to keep him safe. But, when fate takes a hand, life can be unbearably cruel.But, unbeknown to Casey, there are three letters penned by his father, that may just change his destiny forever.

This bestseller from Josephine Cox tells a story of running away from a secret but longing to go home.Home is where the heart is – but it's also where the pain lurks…After a tragic accident involving his mother, and the disappearance of his father, young Davie flees his hometown of Blackburn, to escape the haunting memories of the worst night in his young life. With little more than the shirt on his back and a fierce determination to find his father, he sets off on a lonely, friendless road.Back home, those Davie has left behind wait anxiously; Kathleen, his childhood friend who has held a secret close to her heart, and Joseph, his grandfather whose guilt burns right to his soul. Will they ever see Davie again?Eventually, Davie finds a friend and a place to stay. Perhaps now his heart and mind will find peace. But his hopes are shortlived when Fate urges him to decide whether to keep running or go back and face his demons.

CELEBRATION 1000 DEBUT AUTHOR «WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED?» She woke up cold, practically naked and in a stranger's bed. Sophie couldn't remember a thing… and she sure didn't recognize the brooding loner who was nursing her back to health. But still she felt drawn to the tempting mountain man… . The last thing Seth Brogan wanted in his cabin was a mysterious, sexy woman.Especially since he could tell she was running from something – or someone. But Seth wasn't as tough as he pretended, and he soon realized he couldn't refuse to help this damsel in distress.CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favorite writers!

In all her years as deputy sheriff, Shelby Kincaid never met a man as stubborn as Dakota Carson. Practically eaten by a grizzly bear and still that man insists on returning, alone, to his isolated cabin in the Tetons.Shelby’s not even sure why it ruffles her – but she suspects it has a lot to do with the instant, powerful connection she feels with Dakota. If only he’d let down his guard with her…Ten years as a Navy SEAL took its toll on Dakota’s body, his mind, and his heart. Since being released, he’s endured months of painful physical therapy… and brutal nightmares. Dakota wants nothing more than to hide from the world, so why does Shelby’s gentle presence suddenly make him question his seclusion?But when Shelby’s life is threatened, Dakota knows his warrior spirit won’t hide any longer.He just hopes it’s not too late…

MR. APRIL THE MASTER (FOR A MONTH):Boone Cagney. When irresistible Lucy Dolan cried pitifully about her trapped three-year old, how was the hunky fire fighter to know she was talking about her… cat? Now he's spending his days – and his nights – with both of them… .THE SLAVE (FOR A MONTH):Lucy Dolan. When Boone rescued Mack from the jaws of death, Lucy decided it was payback time.THE DEBT: Lucy has to service Boone for thirty days only – if he can bear to let her go at the end of them. After all, good help is so hard to find… .MAN OF THE MONTH: He'd sworn to go it alone. So what was it about this woman – and her ornery black feline – that had Boone thinking about the family plan?