Recommendations based on The Ideal Manby Julie Garwood

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  1. Sweet Talk

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman is forced to go into witness protection and falls in love with her FBI agent protector.

    Attorney and IRS agent Olivia Mackenzie is the kind of tough, wise-cracking, powerful woman fans expect from a Garwood protagonist—but this time she has outdone herself. Olivia is not just any woman, ... (Goodreads)

  2. Slow Burn

    by Julie Garwood
    A romance between an investigative journalist and a gallery owner, who join forces to unravel a conspiracy.

    Every fire begins with a little heat–and in Slow Burn, bestselling author Julie Garwood provides the spark, skillfully blending pulse-pounding action, intense emotion, and characters with grit and ... (Goodreads)

  3. Mercy

    by Julie Garwood
    FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town and falls in love with a witness.

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood takes readers from New Orleans' exclusive Garden District to the backwoods of Louisiana's mysterious bayou country in an unforgettable novel of ... (Goodreads)

  4. To Die For

    by Linda Howard
    A woman is accused of murdering her husband and must clear her name while navigating dangerous secrets and unexpected romance.

    Blair Mallory is the owner of a fitness center named Great Bods. She got the money to open the fitness club from the divorce of her first husband Jason Carson. Blair caught Jason kissing her underage ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Chasing Fire

    by Nora Roberts
    A daring firefighter must face her past and a mysterious arsonist to save the town she loves.

    In this #1, New York Times, bestseller, Nora Roberts delves into the world of elite firefighters who thrive on danger and adrenaline—men and women who wouldn’t know how to live life if it wasn’t on ... (Goodreads)

  6. Don't Tell

    by Karen Rose
    A thrilling mystery of a woman's quest to uncover the truth about her missing sister.

    Based on an actual unsolved murder case., One close-knit family. Too many secrets. , When detective Jack Ryder is going skiing with his family in the mountains of North Carolina, he hopes for a week ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Mr. Perfect

    by Linda Howard
    Love story of a woman and her ideal man, who turns out to have a mysterious past.

    What would make the perfect man? That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be ... (Goodreads)

  8. Chasing Perfect

    by Susan Mallery
    A successful businesswoman returns to her hometown and falls for a man who challenges her idea of perfection.

    Perfection is in the eye of the beholder Welcome to Fool's Gold, California, a charming community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. There's lots to do and plenty of people to meet, especially ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Unsung Hero

    by Suzanne Brockmann
    Navy SEAL Tom Paoletti reunites with his high school crush, Kelly, to stop a terrorist threat. Action-packed romance with a military twist.

    After a near-fatal head injury, navy SEAL lieutenant Tom Paoletti catches a terrifying glimpse of an international terrorist in his New England hometown. When he calls for help, the navy dismisses ... (Goodreads)

  10. Dream a Little Dream

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A woman's journey of self-rediscovery, overcoming obstacles with the help of a mysterious stranger.

    A Desperate Young Mother Rachel Stone's bad luck has taken a turn for the worse. With an empty wallet, a car's that's spilling smoke, and a five-year-old son to support, she's come home to a town ... (Goodreads)

  11. Out of Control

    by Suzanne Brockmann
    Navy SEALs and FBI agents team up to stop a terrorist plot. Action-packed romance with a strong female lead.

    Savannah von Hopf has no choice. To save her uncle's life, she goes in search of Ken "WildCard" Karmody, a guy she barely knew in college who is now a military operative. She must convince him to ... (Goodreads)

  12. Play of Passion

    by Nalini Singh
    A steamy romance between two changeling pack members, struggling to balance their desire with their loyalty to their packs.

    Passion and reason collide with explosive force in the newest instalment of Nalini Singh’s “mesmerizing” Psy/Changeling series. As a conflict with Pure Psy looms on the horizon, two powerful wolves ... (Goodreads)

  13. Northern Lights

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's journey of self-discovery, learning to trust and open her heart to love.

    Let #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts fly you into Lunacy, Alaska, and into a colorful, compelling novel about two lonely souls who are searching for love and redemption... As a ... (Goodreads)

  14. Call Me Irresistible

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A small town's golden boy falls for the bride-to-be of his best friend, causing chaos and unexpected romance.

    R.S.V.P. to the most riotous wedding of the year.... Lucy Jorik is the daughter of a former president of the United States. Meg Koranda is the offspring of legends. One of them is about to marry Mr. ... (Goodreads)

  15. It Had to Be You

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A romantic comedy of a woman trying to find her true identity and love.

    What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout who’s taking over their ... (Goodreads)

  16. Live to Tell

    by Lisa Gardner
    A gripping thriller following a detective on the hunt for a serial killer.

    A savage crime has rocked a working-class neighbourhood of Boston; four members of a family have been brutally murdered. The father is lying in an intensive care unit, his survival in doubt. He is ... (Goodreads)

  17. New York to Dallas

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective searches for a serial killer on a cross-country manhunt, uncovering secrets along the way.

    Twelve years ago, Eve Dallas was just a rookie NY cop when her instincts led her to the apartment of Isaac McQueen, a man she discovered to be a sick murderer and pedophile, who was keeping young ... (Goodreads)

  18. A Dog's Journey

    by W. Bruce Cameron
    A loyal dog embarks on an extraordinary quest to reunite with his beloved person.

    The direct sequel to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling A Dog's Purpose. Buddy is a good dog. After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found ... (Goodreads)

  19. Cry No More

    by Linda Howard
    A woman's quest for revenge and justice against a powerful enemy.

    Fueled by an obsession to fill the void in other people’s lives, Milla Edge finds lost children—all the while trying to outrun the brutal emotions stemming from a tragedy in her past. Traveling to a ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Raven Prince

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A forbidden romance between a duke and a governess, set in the backdrop of Regency England.

    There comes a time in a lady's life... Widowed Anna Wren is having a wretched day. After an arrogant male on horseback nearly squashes her, she arrives home to learn that she is in dire financial ... (Goodreads)

  21. Shadowfever

    by Karen Marie Moning
    A thrilling journey of self-discovery as an ancient evil is unleashed upon the world.

    “Evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it’s good.” — MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from ... (Goodreads)

  22. Not Another Bad Date

    by Rachel Gibson
    After a string of bad dates, Adele decides to give up on love until she meets a charming man who may change her mind.

    What does a gal have to do to get a good date in this town? Adele Harris can't even begin to answer that question. She's had so many lousy dates that she's sure she's cursed. Why else would every man ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Two for the Dough

    by Janet Evanovich
    A humorous crime novel involving an unlikely bounty hunter and a dangerous search for a fugitive.

    While Stephanie is looking for Kenny around their Trenton neighborhood, the friend he shot - Moogey Bues - is shot again. This second attack is fatal, which complicates the case against Kenny. At the ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Heart on Fire

    by Amanda Bouchet
    A young woman with magical powers must navigate a dangerous world of politics and power struggles to save her family and kingdom.

    One of, Entertainment Weekly,'s 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now and the riveting conclusion to the Kingmaker Chronicles!,, GODS. I'M AN IDIOT.,Without Griffin—and apparently a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The First Four Years

    by Laura Ingalls Wilder
    An account of the hardships endured and lessons learned in the first four years of marriage.

    The novel gets its title from a promise Laura made to Almanzo when they became engaged. She did not want to be a farmer, but decided to try farming for three years. Laura keeps house and Almanzo ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Shadow of Night

    by Deborah Harkness
    A time-traveling adventure through Elizabethan England, uncovering secrets of the past.

    Picking up from A Discovery of Witches’ cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night takes Diana and Matthew on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, ... (Goodreads)

  27. Don't Breathe a Word

    by Jennifer McMahon
    A young girl disappears after playing a game with fairies. Years later, her boyfriend tries to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

    “ Don’t Breathe a Word is a haunting page-turner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime.” —Joshilyn Jackson, author of Never Have I Ever On a soft summer night in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. A Duke of Her Own

    by Eloisa James
    A young woman seeks to marry a duke, but finds herself falling for his illegitimate brother instead.

    A DUKE MUST CHOOSE WISELY... Leopold Dautry, the notorious Duke of Villiers, must wed quickly and nobly—and his choices, alas, are few. The Duke of Montague's daughter, Eleanor, is exquisitely ... (Goodreads)

  29. Sweet Possession

    by Maya Banks
    A woman falls for her boss, a wealthy businessman, and they embark on a steamy affair. But their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    She’s a singer who lives for the spotlight—and can’t resist her adoring fans… Outrageous and out-of-control, Lyric Jones is a spoiled pop star who lives hard and fast, always outrunning her past and ... (Goodreads)

  30. Wife for Hire

    by Janet Evanovich
    A woman hires a man to pose as her husband for a family gathering, but things get complicated when they start to fall for each other.

    Hank Mallone knows he's in trouble when Maggie Toone agrees to pretend to be his wife in order to improve his rogue's reputation. Will his harebrained scheme to get a bank loan for his business ... (Goodreads)