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Quando Finisce la Musica
by Annalisa Lovat Simone BeaudelaireLa vita tormentata delle musicista in erba Erin sta finalmente iniziando ad apparire più luminosa. Si sta per diplomare, si sta innamorando del ragazzo per cui ha una cotta da sempre – Sean, il fratello della sua migliore amica – e non vede l’ora di iniziare a studiare musica all’università. Poi l’impensabile accade. Una tremenda aggressione manda in frantumi la nuova felicità di Erin. Quando Finisce la Musica: potranno i poteri di amore a amicizia riparare così tanti cuori spezzati? Questo unico, dolce e sensuale nuovo romanzo d’amore per adulti dona un caldo e soddisfacente ‘per sempre felici e contenti’.
Agente Payne all'inseguimento
by Annalisa Lovat Chantel SeabrookL’agente Chase Payne, leone mutante, non ha tempo per le distrazioni, in particolare se si tratta della sorella più giovane del suo migliore amico. Ha un lavoro da portare a termine: guidare la sua squadre nella lotta contro coloro che vorrebbero rivelare al mondo quelli della sua specie. Lora Oliver vuole essere un’agente Teriano, ma i segreti sul suo passato hanno danneggiato il legame tra la sua natura umana e quella animale, minacciando di distruggere tutto ciò per cui ha lavorato così duramente, insieme a coloro che ama. Assegnata alla squadra di Chase, Lora lotta per mantenere il controllo e tenere nascosti i suoi segreti, mentre Chase nega i suoi sentimenti per lei. E poi un bacio cambia ogni cosa.
The Girl from the Paradise Ballroom: A Novel
by Alison LoveThe first meeting between Antonio and Olivia at the Paradise Ballroom is brief, but electric.Years later, on the dawn of World War II, when struggling Italian singer Antonio meets the wife of his wealthy new patron, he recognizes her instantly: it is Olivia, the captivating dance hostess he once encountered in the seedy Paradise Ballroom. Olivia fears Antonio will betray the secrets of her past, but little by little they are drawn together, outsiders in a glittering world to which they do not belong. At last, with conflict looming across Europe, the attraction between them becomes impossible to resist--but when Italy declares war on England, the impact threatens to separate them forever.The Girl from the Paradise Ballroom is a story of forbidden love and family loyalties amid the most devastating war in human history.
Captivated
by Colleen Love"Forever" and "woman" are two words Adrian never used in the same sentence. He's perfectly happy with his solitary life. Jessica is searching for answers, both in her professional and private lives. Thrown together out of necessity, neither one of them expected to be captivated!The North Cascade Mountains harbor many mysteries, and one of them is Adrian Dillon: man, werewolf, and master of his domain. Manning the remote rescue cabin during the winter was his one ticket to unfettered freedom, until one day it comes to an abrupt halt.Studying wolves had always been Jessica Allen's passion, not just for their preservation, but to find answers about herself and her bloodline. Opportunity and fate entangle, seeming to work against her until one man extends a helping hand.When deceit and betrayal rock Jessica and Adrian's world, can love forge a bond that is more than physical?
Enchanted
by Colleen LoveA quite lodge in the Cascade Mountains is the perfect place for Dalton Adams to find the peace and quiet he needs to work on his doctorate thesis. Plus, he'll have the privacy he needs to freely shift from man to wolf. Enter Faye Dillon, his landlady. Unable to fight their instant attraction for each other, both their worlds are about to be turned upside down!Dalton Adams is working to achieve his doctorate in animal wildlife and zoology. His thesis paper leads him to a cozy lodge nestled in the Cascade Mountains. His long, off-season reservation will allow him to be close to his source of information while giving him the freedom to shift from man to wolf. But his plans are unexpectedly altered by a twist of fate. Faye Dillon finds her world forever changed when her guest arrives. She is attracted to the dark, shaggy-haired man with piercing blue eyes. There is an instant, unnamed connection between them and she gets more than she bargains for when the Alpha steps into her life.
Inferno
by Colleen LoveRe-Release: (Hearts Afire: June, 6/1/2009)Watch the embers burst into flame when a career-minded woman meets an oh-so-sexy firefighter in Colleen Love's addition to the Some Like It Hot Collection. Inferno ... danger, suspense, and sizzling passion ... everything you expect in a great romance!Henrietta James is completely satisfied with her polished, metropolitan lifestyle until she accepts an assignment bringing heroic Cade Lane into her world. Henrietta's research reveals that Mr. Lane is not only the firefighter that saved a child's life, he's a man with a pin-up calendar worthy body. More importantly, he's a man that deserves appreciation.For Cade Lane, being a is firefighter is more than a job--it's who he is. He is also very surprised to find that Henri James is a woman! A very sexy woman who sets his blood burning. He quickly does anything he can to get closer to her and kindle the heat of instant attraction between them, stirring an inferno.When trouble threatens, putting heart and body in harm's way, can the flames of love be kept burning bright despite the firestorm?Content Notes: Hot, Contemporary, Uniformed Heroes, Suspense
Thief of a Goddess Heart
by Colleen LoveIvy Jones' ordered world is turned upside down when an ancient spell takes possession of her life. And when matters take a turn for the worse, it's up to ex-Navy SEAL and private investigator Dane Knight to get to the bottom of the mystery. Colleen Love pens an exciting fantasy romance in Thief of a Goddess Heart.Ivy Jones has had a challenging life. She's learned to distrust men, and sworn off the male population. Even her cotton-candy pink chopper is a not-so-subtle defiance of all things masculine.Excavating in an ancient temple, Ivy has the good fortune to make the find of a life time--an intact and perfect Athena. But the statuette is more than it appears, lying in wait, to be discovered by a believer of the Goddess herself. It takes possession of Ivy and life begins to take on some unexpected twists. Then The Athena is stolen.Dane Knight knows trouble when he sees it. As a Navy SEAL turned Private Investigator, he has encountered more than his fair share, and has sworn off taking any new cases--until the theft of The Athena is brought to him. He's drawn into the assignment, unable to resist, especially after he meets Ivy Jones, the Museum's Head Curator. Dreams haunt him, dragging him deeper into the case. He begins to peel back the layers, and soon discovers there is more to the case than a mundane theft.
Phantom in the Night
by Dianna Love Sherrilyn KenyonIn New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon's thrilling novel of romantic suspense, a gutsy female agent from the Bureau of American Defense encounters an elusive killer who isn't at all what he seems. After losing her mother to a vigilante killer, Terri Mitchell has dedicated her life to justice. Working covertly as a new agent for the Bureau of American Defense agency, she's consulting with the New Orleans Police Department to bust an organized crime ring suspected of funding terrorism. But when rumors surface of a phantom ghost terrorizing and killing the very people she's investigating, she's suspicious. Nathan Drake has spent his life protecting his family, the only thing that matters to him...until the most feared drug lord in the southeast takes everything Nathan holds dear. Now he's a man on a mission with nothing to lose. He figures he only needs to stay alive long enough to protect the innocent lives the killers are out to destroy. As the two of them seek a similar goal by different means, Terri and Nathan are drawn deep into an evil underbelly that cuts through all levels of society. Now two people who have no reason to trust must trust in each other or die. And if they die, a deadly attack will be unleashed on thousands of innocent people.
Whispered Lies
by Dianna Love Sherrilyn KenyonIn the suspenseful new thriller from New York Times bestselling coauthors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love, a Bureau of American Defense agent must join forces with an informant he can neither trust nor resist. Bureau of American Defense operative Carlos Delgado has spent the past sixteen years watching over his shoulder, waiting for death to catch up to him. His luck runs out when BAD intercepts an unexpected tip on the number one threat to United States security: the Fratelli de il Sovrano. Their best hope for uncovering a deadly plan that risks countless lives and threatens economic chaos just days before the presidential election is to capture a mysterious informant known as Mirage. But when Carlos takes her into custody, Mirage is not at all what he expected -- and neither is the threat she poses to the secrets he would die to protect. Gabrielle Saxe has hidden from a killer for the past decade, sending anonymous tips on international criminals to intelligence agencies around the world. When a postcard arrives from a friend who is supposed to be dead, she takes a risk that catapults her into the midst of dangerous operatives on a treacherous mission -- and into the arms of a man who is duty-bound to surrender her to Interpol as an international felon. Carlos is the last person Gabrielle should trust and the only one standing between her and death. But little does she know, she holds the key to his survival as well....
Beauty for Ashes (Hickory Ridge Romances #2)
by Dorothy LoveShe’s a beautiful young widow. He’s a Southern gentleman with a thirst for adventure. Both need a place to call home.After losing her husband in the Civil War, Carrie Daly is scared she will never have the family she longs for. Eligible bachelors are scarce in Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, but Carrie has found love. Not the weak-in-the-knees kind, but something practical. Still, she isn't quite ready to set a wedding date with Nate Chastain.Griff Rutledge is a former member of Charleston society, but has been estranged from his family for years. He’s determined to remain unattached, never settling in one place for too long. But when asked to train a Thoroughbred for an upcoming race in Hickory Ridge, he decides to stay awhile.Despite objections from the townsfolk, and her fear that true happiness has eluded her, Carrie is drawn to Griff's kindness and charm. It will take a leap of faith for them to open their hearts and claim God's promise to give beauty for ashes.
The Bracelet
by Dorothy Love"There are no secrets that time does not reveal." Savannah, Georgia - 1858Celia Browning dreams of the day when her childhood sweetheart Sutton Mackay comes home to Savannah after two years in Jamaica managing his family's shipping interests. Sutton has all but proposed, and their marriage will unite two of the city's most prominent families. But just as Sutton returns, a newspaper reporter arrives in town, determined to pry into twin tragedies that took place at the Browning mansion on Madison Square when Celia was a child.While the journalist pursues his story, someone is trying to frighten Celia. When she receives a series of anonymous notes, and a bracelet imbued with a chilling message, Celia realizes that her family's past has the power to destroy her future.As the clouds of war gather over Savannah, and her beloved father's health worsens, Celia determines to uncover the truth about what really happened all those years ago. Inspired by actual events in one of Savannah's most prominent 19th-century families, The Bracelet is the story of a young southern woman whose dreams fracture under the weight of her family's tragic past."Historical romancewith a sprinkle of secrets for readers to solve, Dorothy Love's latest puts anew spin on an old idea." --Romantic Times, 4-star review
Carolina Gold: A Novel
by Dorothy LoveThe war is over, but at Fairhaven Plantation, Charlotte's struggle has just begun.Following her father&’s death, Charlotte Fraser returns to Fairhaven, her family&’s rice plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry. With no one else to rely upon, smart, independent Charlotte is determined to resume cultivating the superior strain of rice called Carolina Gold. But the war has left the plantation in ruins, her father&’s former bondsmen are free, and workers and equipment are in short supply.To make ends meet, Charlotte reluctantly agrees to tutor the two young daughters of her widowed neighbor and heir to Willowood Plantation, Nicholas Betancourt. Just as her friendship with Nick deepens, he embarks upon a quest to prove his claim to Willowood and sends Charlotte on a dangerous journey that uncovers a long-held family secret, and threatens everything she holds dear.Inspired by the life of a 19th-century woman rice farmer, Carolina Gold pays tribute to the hauntingly beautiful Lowcountry and weaves together mystery, romance, and historical detail, bringing to life the story of one young woman&’s struggle to restore her ruined world.A native of west Tennessee, Dorothy Love makes her home in the Texas hill country with her husband and their two golden retrievers. An accomplished author, Dorothy made her debut in Christian fiction with the Hickory Ridge novels.
Every Perfect Gift (Hickory Ridge Romances #3)
by Dorothy LoveEthan and Sophie long to share a future together. But the secrets they’re not sharing could tear them apart.Sophie Caldwell has returned to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, after years away. Despite the heartaches of her childhood, Sophie is determined to make a home, and a name, for herself in the growing town. A gifted writer, she plans to resurrect the local newspaper that so enchanted her as a girl.Ethan Heyward’s idyllic childhood was shattered by a tragedy he has spent years trying to forget. An accomplished businessman and architect, he has built a majestic resort in the mountains above Hickory Ridge, drawing wealthy tourists from all over the country.When Sophie interviews Ethan for the paper, he is impressed with her intelligence and astounded by her beauty. She’s equally intrigued but fears he will reject her if he learns about her shadowed past. Just as she summons the courage to tell him, Ethan’s own past unexpectedly and violently catches up with him, threatening not only his life but their budding romance.“Pure Southern delight! Dorothy Love weaves a stirring romance . . . that uplifts and inspires the heart.” —Tamera Alexander, best-selling author of The Inheritance and A Lasting Impression
A Heart So True: A Southern Love Story
by Dorothy LoveAbigail Clayton hopes to reconcile with Dr. Wade Bennett and become his wife. But her father insists she marry her distant cousin Charles Kittridge so the plantations of the two families will be joined. With her wedding looming, Abby must choose between duty to her family and the yearnings of her own heart.
A Proper Marriage: A Novella
by Dorothy LoveFrom a hasty union begun in shame, a young man and woman struggle to build a lasting love.Following a brief romance with George Mackenzie, Blue Gap, North Carolina&’s most desirable suitor, Olivia Brooks finds herself abandoned and expecting a child. She is cast out of her father&’s house and hastily weds George&’s brother Luke, whom she has known since childhood. Luke hopes that giving his brother&’s child a name will prove his own worth and provide a home for the woman he has long admired.Determined to make a fresh start, they set off for Laurel Grove, Tennessee, but an accident on an icy mountain road forces them to take refuge with a Quaker family in Sweetbriar Creek. As Olivia and Luke recover from their injuries and await the birth of the child, they must confront their past mistakes and make peace with old hurts and betrayals if they are ever to forge a proper marriage.
A Respectable Actress: A Novel
by Dorothy LoveWhen India Hartley is accused of murder, she must uncover the deceptions of others to save herself.India Hartley, a famous and beautiful actress, is now alone after her father&’s death and embarks upon a tour of theaters across the South. Her first stop is Savannah&’s Southern Palace. On the eve of the second night&’s performance, something goes horribly wrong. Her co-star, Arthur Sterling, is shot dead on stage in front of a packed house, and India is arrested and accused of the crime.A benefactor hires Philip Sinclair, the best—and handsomest—lawyer in Savannah to defend India. A widower, Philip is struggling to reinvent his worn-out plantation on St. Simons Island. He needs to increase his income from his law practice in order to restore Indigo Point, and hardly anything will bring him more new clients than successfully defending a famous actress on a murder charge.Because India can&’t go anywhere in town without being mobbed, Philip persuades the judge handling her case to let him take her to Indigo Point until her trial date. India is charmed by the beauty of the Georgia lowcountry and is increasingly drawn to Philip. But a locked room that appears to be a shrine to Philip&’s dead wife and the unsolved disappearance of a former slave girl raise troubling questions. Piecing together clues in an abandoned boat and a burned-out chapel, India discovers a trail of dark secrets that lead back to Philip, secrets that ultimately may hold the key to her freedom. If only he will believe her.
Afternoon Delight (Sexy Stranger Standalones #3)
by DR LoveA hot cup of tea isn't the only thing too hot to handle for Emily's trip to England. So was the new owner of the Afternoon Delight.New tea house owner Emily Jenkins' trip to England to attend an expert course on Afternoon Teas couldn't have turned out more different than she expected. The stuffy old tea master Mr. Smith Harold was ill, and in his place was his much too handsome and charming son, Gerard Harold, the celeb owner of the trendiest new tea and coffee company, Afternoon Delight, to teach the course. The attraction was instant, but can this refined American tea lover blend into Gerard Harold's fast-paced exciting celebrity life? Part of the Author A Parody TV Series World
Anthology 1: The Romantic Comedies (Sexy Stranger Standalones #5)
by DR LoveAnthology 1: The Romantic Comedies of D.R. Love: Afternoon Delight, Eating Velvet, and Junk Welcome to the world created by Award-winning Author and Filmmaker Kailin Gow and her character Author D.R. Love, on the soon-to-air comedy series, Author A Parody, based on the multi-award-winning film Author A Parody, where all the author characters actually have real books. From D.R. Love comes the romantic comedies: AFTERNOON DELIGHT New tea house owner Emily Jenkins' trip to England to attend an expert course on Afternoon Teas couldn't have turned out more different than she expected. The stuffy old tea master Mr. Smith Harold was ill, and in his place was his much too handsome and charming son, Gerard Harold, the celeb owner of the trendiest new tea and coffee company, Afternoon Delight, to teach the course. The attraction was instant, but can this refined American tea lover blend into Gerard Harold's fast-paced exciting celebrity life? EATING VELVET On Valentine's Day, a mysterious man orders 50 red velvet cupcakes individually boxed to be sent to 50 different women from Velvet's Bakery, and Velvet is convinced this man is the biggest player. The man with the velvety smooth almost hypnotic voice instantly captivates Velvet's every thoughts. A workaholic and a perfectionist, Velvet realized she haven't thought about going out on a date for Valentine's Day in years. Suddenly, player or not, this Mr. Red Velvet cupcakes seem like the kind of date who could jumpstart her non-existing love life...only Mr. Red Velvet is not at all what he seems, and Velvet is in for the biggest surprise in her life. JUNK The old abandoned airplane hangar at the end of town near my parents' farm has a new owner. He's a big guy. Tall, blond, light blue eyes, almost grey, rimmed by black; and the most muscular tanned body I've seen up close without a shirt. Ran into him when I was delivering groceries to my parents one day. What could a man like him want with a huge hangar like that one? My parents said he's remodeling it into some kind of factory. But I'm suspecting something else. Maybe I've read too many mystery novels and watched too many spy films, but this man is not what my parents think he is. I know because when I accidentally ran into him coming out of the hangar, with his shirt off, dripping in sweat and looking like a giant Adonis in the sunlight, I caught a glimpse of what was in the hangar, and it wasn't machinery. It was something else. Parts, even whole ones. Planes, ships, and even rockets. A sea of old junk. He drives a new Bentley, wears a Cartier on his wrist, and seems to have an European accent. What was a man like him doing with a hangar full of junk, near my parents' house, I don't know. But I'm about to find out. Because not only did I see old planes, ships, and rockets; I saw a few tanks, cannons, and even missiles. Having missiles like that near my parents is too close for comfort, and I plan on getting close to Mr. Junk to find out. These Romantic Comedies are for Adults due to Mature Subjects
The Bully Who Loved Me Completed Series (The Bully Who Loves Me #6)
by DR LoveMeet the Bullies: * A hotshot publicist * A hot professor and coach * A celebrity hotel rescue consultant * An ex-military escort * A star football player Each with their own story and how the women they tried to dominate, eventually tamed and dominated them. The Bully Who Loved Me Boxset contains: The five full books in the romantic comedy series with flat-out crazy scenes, situations, and even hotter salivating scenes. Intended for mature audiences or something technically mature at 18 and up and is a New Adult College Bully Romance that is complete.
Eating Velvet (Sexy Stranger Standalones #2)
by DR LoveOn Valentine's Day, a mysterious man orders 50 red velvet cupcakes individually boxed to be sent to 50 different women from Velvet's Bakery, and Velvet is convinced this man is the biggest player. The man with the velvety smooth almost hypnotic voice instantly captivates Velvet's every thoughts. A workaholic and a perfectionist, Velvet realized she haven't thought about going out on a date for Valentine's Day in years. Suddenly, player or not, this Mr. Red Velvet cupcakes seem like the kind of date who could jumpstart her non-existing love life...only Mr. Red Velvet is not at all what he seems, and Velvet is in for the biggest surprise in her life. Eating Velvet is a standalone romantic comedy from D.R. Love. Part of the Author A Parody TV Series World
Junk (Sexy Stranger Standalones #1)
by DR LoveThe old abandoned airplane hangar at the end of town near my parents' farm has a new owner. He's a big guy. Tall, blond, light blue eyes, almost grey, rimmed by black; and the most muscular tanned body I've seen up close without a shirt. Ran into him when I was delivering groceries to my parents one day. What could a man like him want with a huge hangar like that one? My parents said he's remodeling it into some kind of factory. But I'm suspecting something else. Maybe I've read too many mystery novels and watched too many spy films, but this man is not what my parents think he is. I know because when I accidentally ran into him coming out of the hangar, with his shirt off, dripping in sweat and looking like a giant Adonis in the sunlight, I caught a glimpse of what was in the hangar, and it wasn't machinery. It was something else. Parts, even whole ones. Planes, ships, and even rockets. A sea of old junk. He drives a new Bentley, wears a Cartier on his wrist, and seems to have an European accent. What was a man like him doing with a hangar full of junk, near my parents' house, I don't know. But I'm about to find out. Because not only did I see old planes, ships, and rockets; I saw a few tanks, cannons, and even missiles. Having missiles like that near my parents is too close for comfort, and I plan on getting close to Mr. Junk to find out. JUNK is a Romantic Comedy Mystery that is part of the Author A Parody TV Series World
Salute (The Bully Who Loves Me #4)
by DR LoveI've never seen a man more built like a tank like the one staring at me with such challenge in his eyes. Nor have I ever seen a man more cocky as the man in uniform standing in front of my door, waiting to see my father, The General. Young, brash, full of confidence, this man who is determined to get me through the door, get me to Florida from California is becoming very interesting. Too bad, he's a bully with the way he's pushing me around. But this General's daughter and a so-called "brat" doesn't take kindly to bullies...so I will meet him stare for stare, words for words, and more. Until...this bully breaks down and finds out he's the bully who will love me. So begins our story... ** Salute is a bully romance with a happy ending and is a standalone book in The Bully Who Loved Me Series. A quick prescription for those who want an escape, a pick me up, a good laugh during hard times, and more from D.R. Love...who gives doses of hot good humor romance for therapy and good times. And she recommends keeping bullying in the books and spreading love in life.
Service (The Bully Who Loves Me #3)
by DR Love**SERVICE is a light bully romance short read for fans of Ella Goode and Olivia T. Turner** It was the first time in years my hotel's expected earnings for the quarter fell short. As a result, my boss, Hotel Lux's owner, Michael Bender, sent me to a weekend workshop at a luxury resort, to learn what good customer service should be like. As his right hand woman and the General Manager for Hotel Lux, I had to learn everything. From a taskmaster from hell...the impeccable, gentlemanly brute in the Armani suit and John Lobb shoes, Archibald Granite, who hails from England, ran many 5 Diamond Luxury Resorts, and even hosts a television show where he "fixes" up failing hotels while fixing up the people who ran the hotels. Now he was laser-focused on me...fixing up Hotel Lux And me. He is harsh. He is rough. He is a bully. But everyone says his method works magic. I call Bull. So now he has made me his target and example of what not to do if you want to succeed. It's battle on...but somehow during the battle...I couldn't help dreaming about this brute and what could happen when we really let go.... AND Who would really provide the better service. So begins our story. ** Service is a bully romance with a happy ending. A quick prescription for those who want an escape, a pick me up, a good laugh during hard times, and more from D.R. Love...who gives doses of hot good humor romance for therapy and good times. And she recommends keeping bullying in the books and spreading love in life.
Tight End (The Bully Who Loves Me #5)
by DR LoveOf all the young up-and-coming celebrities I had to interview for my college newspaper, it had to be Egerton Ford, the boy who bullied me in high school. Now he was a star football player on his way to being pro. And he was still a bully. But I'm not that same girl in high school anymore so Egerton Ford better watch out. ** Tight End is a standalone short read bully romance with a happy ending in the Bully Who Loved Me Series. A quick prescription for those who want an escape, a pick me up, a good laugh during hard times, and more from D.R. Love...who gives doses of hot good humor romance for therapy and good times. And she recommends keeping bullying in the books and spreading love in life.
Tongue Tied (Sexy Stranger Standalones #4)
by DR LoveHe is a Master Linguist who has trained the world's greatest speakers, but when Derek Scotts meets the ravishing Willow Jacob, he is suddenly tongue-tied. To make matters worse, she has hired him to prepare her for the speech of a lifetime, a TED Talk. Could he get over his tongue issues to help her achieve that perfect oratory speech? With tongue-twisting turns and tongue-lashing twists, Tongue Tied is a heart-warming story, which is part of the Author A Parody TV Series