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Love's Gamble
by Theodora TaylorThe stakes have never been higher... When aspiring private investigator Prudence Washington delivers legal documents to Max Benton, she receives an unexpected marriage proposal. Notorious playboy Max needs a fake wife in order to receive his hefty inheritance. Agreeing to the plan will help Pru's bank balance...and vacationing with the sexy billionaire is doing wonders for her libido. Max spends more time in the tabloids than in the boardroom, but he's got huge plans for a new chain of hotels. He'll happily prove he's turned over a new leaf by sharing a room-and unforgettable nights-with his gorgeous new "wife." Working together to expose a saboteur only increases their combustive attraction. But can he convince the woman he drew into a lie that he'll do anything to make this connection last?
Love's Funny That Way
by Pamela BurfordThe Wedding Ring: Four high school friends and a pact—every girl marries her ideal man by thirty or be prepared for matchmaking. The Bride-To-Be: Raven Muldoon, therapist by vocation and aspiring stand-up comic by desire, realizes her friends in the Wedding Ring have made a grave mistake…and that's no joke. The Prospective Groom: Brent Radley, a man who looks like perfect husband material—until Raven meets his sexy-as-sin younger brother…and Brent turns out to be less than devoted… The Hitch: Brent's brother, Hunter, is no choirboy, but not even he would steal his brother's woman—no matter how tempted he might be. It's up to Raven to turn the tables….
Love's First Bloom
by Delia ParrRuth Livingstone's life changes drastically the day her father puts a young child in her arms and sends her to a small village in New Jersey under an assumed name. There Ruth pretends to be a widow and quietly secludes herself until her father is acquitted of a crime. But with the emergence of the penny press, the imagination of the reading public is stirred, and her father's trial stands center stage. Asher Tripp is the brash newspaperman who determines that this case is the event he can use to redeem himself as a journalist. Ruth finds solace tending a garden along the banks of the Toms River--a place where she can find a measure of peace in the midst of the sorrow that continues to build. It is also here that Asher Tripp finds a temporary residence, all in an attempt to discover if the lovely creature known as Widow Malloy is truly Ruth Livingstone, the woman every newspaper has been looking for. Love begins to slowly bloom... but is the affection they share strong enough to withstand the secrets that separate them?
Love's Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly #2)
by Janette OkeTragedy brought them together, but love bound them into a family. Love's Enduring Promise. Clark and Marty Davis, the pioneer couple thrown together after the death of their first spouses, now preside over a growing number of youngsters in their prairie home. Together they face the joys and trials of life on a homesteader's farm. Will they be able to find a suitable teacher for the long-awaited new school? Is the "very learned" Eastern preacher going to be able to communicate with the simple people of the West? And how do Clark and Marty guide their lovely daughter, now grown to womanhood, in her choice of a partner?
Love's Encore
by Sandra BrownIn one reckless night, Camille Jameson's life was changed forever: a tall, handsome stranger, an evening of romance -- and enough regrets to last a lifetime. Two years later, Camille is a successful interior decorator with the opportunity to restore one of Mississippi's proudest plantations. She arrives excited and eager to face her greatest professional challenge to date -- until Zack Prescott saunters through the mansion's front door and back into her life. He is exactly as she remembers, except for the knowing look in his eyes that reminds her of what they once shared. Now, forced to live in unbearably close quarters, Camille and Zack will discover if they have the courage to face the past -- and, perhaps, build a future together . . .
Love's Dwelling (Amish Blessings #1)
by Kelly IrvinGod always had a plan. But how could falling in love with an Englischer be God&’s plan for one young Amish woman? Young Cassie Weaver only wants what is expected of an Amish woman: a good Amish husband and a large family. But she&’s happy as Job and Dinah Keim&’s housekeeper, helping Dinah, who is losing her sight due to diabetes. For two decades the Keims have prayed for the salvation of their two children who left the community in a cloud of shame and mystery. Mason knew there was more to his mother&’s past than she let on, but nothing could have prepared him for learning about his Amish roots upon his mother&’s sudden death. Even more surprising, his mother named her Amish parents, Job and Dinah, as guardians to her five children. Now Mason has to trust that this couple, and their pretty housekeeper, can take care of his younger siblings, even when all he wants is to take care of them himself. As the children adjust to this new lifestyle, Mason finds himself pulled back to the Keims&’ home. Yes, he wants to see his siblings, but it&’s the conversations with Cassie that keep him coming back for more. Is there more to this Amish faith and how does it play into his own past? Cassie guards against her growing feelings for Mason, because there can be no happy ending for a Plain girl in love with an Englisch man . . . right? Bestselling and award-winning Amish romance novelist Kelly Irvin is back with a heartwarming tale of the power of love to heal all wounds. The first in a new, sweet Amish romance seriesFull novel at 98,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Love's Duel: An Enemies To Lovers Romance
by Carole MortimerRead this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!From scandal…to seduction!Leonie is trying to rebuild her life after a scandal that rocked her world and ruined her reputation. Four years ago she was accused of blackmail and brought to trial for the crime she had not committed. But for which, powerful prosecuting attorney, Giles Noble was convinced she was guilty!Now Giles is back in her life and determined to make Leonie pay for the injustice…in his bed! But feisty virgin Leonie won’t be fooled. If Giles wants to bed her, he’ll have to wed her!Originally published in 1981
Love's Destiny
by Elizabeth MeyetteWhen Emily Wentworth's father dies at sea, her father's friend - and Emily's appointed guardian - Jonathon Brentwood arrives at her home in London to take her with him to the colonies. Emily, just 17, has decided that she is fully capable of taking care of herself and sets out to prove that to her new guardian.Emily's one chance to remain in London is to marry, but when the opportunity arises, she knows she would rather follow Jonathon across an ocean to a land in upheaval than to stay safely in London.But Jonathon's involvement in patriot activity against England disturbs--and threatens--Emily, a loyal subject of the king. The colonial rebellion is the backdrop for misunderstanding, fear, mistrust, and danger. Will love's destiny ensure that Emily and Jonathon stay together, even in the face of death?Sensuality Level: SensualElizabeth Meyette's love of books was ignited when her older sister read Goldilocks and the Three Bears to her. That passion grew into a career as an English teacher, media specialist, poet, and author. She is fortunate to live in Michigan with her beloved husband, Richard, where they are inspired by their walks along the beautiful Great Lakes.
Love's Destiny
by Elizabeth MeyetteWhen Emily Wentworth’s father dies at sea, her father’s friend - and Emily’s appointed guardian - Jonathon Brentwood arrives at her home in London to take her with him to the colonies. Emily, just 17, has decided that she is fully capable of taking care of herself and sets out to prove that to her new guardian.<P><P> Emily’s one chance to remain in London is to marry, but when the opportunity arises, she knows she would rather follow Jonathon across an ocean to a land in upheaval than to stay safely in London.<P> But Jonathon’s involvement in patriot activity against England disturbs—and threatens—Emily, a loyal subject of the king. The colonial rebellion is the backdrop for misunderstanding, fear, mistrust, and danger. Will love’s destiny ensure that Emily and Jonathon stay together, even in the face of death?
Love's Daring Risk
by Lauralee BlissAARON HARRIS LIVES A SIMPLE LIFE He's always been most at home with the sea-not with beautiful, sophisticated women like reporter Madeline Casey. So Aaron can hardly believe it when the newspaperwoman from the big city seems smitten with him. But soon he begins to suspect she'll do anything to get a scoop-even feign love. Madeline's desperate to save her family's newspaper. And a breaking story about two secretive brothers and their flying machine could be just the headline she needs. But as she chases her lead with Aaron's help, Madeline just might find herself sailing toward a happily-ever-after with the rugged seaman.
Love's Damage
by Timothy M CarsonOn the heels of Timothy Michael Carson's critically acclaimed When the Truth Lies, comes his next enthralling page-turner, Love's Damage. Kenton, Shawna, and Anjel can't seem to elude heartache no matter how hard they try. Trying to redefine the laws that govern the heart, each attempts to find and keep love by playing by their own rules. But can they avoid the ups and downs, twists and turns, and make-ups to break-ups long enough to find what each is looking for? Kenton has had his share of being played and has decided to turn the tables. Tired of having his heart broken, he decides to become the heartbreaker instead and makes a personal vow to never again become a victim of love's wrath. But how long can one truly elude the rules of love? His cousin, Shawna, doesn't believe in playing by anyone's rules. After a previous relationship left her jilted, she adapts a "love'em and leave'em" attitude until a chance meeting makes her rethink her approach to matters of the heart. Anjel can't stop holding on to a love she never really had. Obsessed with her ex-fiancé, she will stop at nothing to get him back. From late-night drive-bys to spontaneous pop-ups, she won't stop until she recaptures his waning affection. But when she gets what she thinks she wants, is she willing to pay the price it comes with? In Love's Damage, the never-ending quest for love will take these three characters to places they never thought they'd go and find them doing things they never thought they would. But will they be able to successfully weather through the many highs and lows on their quest for true love or will love simply find them...damaged?
Love's Damage
by Timothy Michael CarsonOn the heels of Timothy Michael Carson's critically acclaimed When the Truth Lies, comes his next enthralling page-turner, Love's Damage. Kenton, Shawna, and Anjel can't seem to elude heartache no matter how hard they try. Trying to redefine the laws that govern the heart, each attempts to find and keep love by playing by their own rules. But can they avoid the ups and downs, twists and turns, and make-ups to break-ups long enough to find what each is looking for? Kenton has had his share of being played and has decided to turn the tables. Tired of having his heart broken, he decides to become the heartbreaker instead and makes a personal vow to never again become a victim of love's wrath. But how long can one truly elude the rules of love? His cousin, Shawna, doesn't believe in playing by anyone's rules. After a previous relationship left her jilted, she adapts a "love'em and leave'em" attitude until a chance meeting makes her rethink her approach to matters of the heart. Anjel can't stop holding on to a love she never really had. Obsessed with her ex-fiancé, she will stop at nothing to get him back. From late-night drive-bys to spontaneous pop-ups, she won't stop until she recaptures his waning affection. But when she gets what she thinks she wants, is she willing to pay the price it comes with? In Love's Damage, the never-ending quest for love will take these three characters to places they never thought they'd go and find them doing things they never thought they would. But will they be able to successfully weather through the many highs and lows on their quest for true love or will love simply find them...damaged?
Love's Charade
by Jane FeatherFrom New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather comes a thrilling romance of surprise and suspense, as one man discovers falling in love is the most dangerous thing he has ever done. . .When Justin, Earl of Linton, found a half-starved child on the streets of Paris in the highly charged days before the Terror, his only thought was a bit of charity. He never imagined he would find an incomparably lovely young woman beneath tattered boys' clothing--or that she would inspire in him a passion more intense than any he had ever known. But the beautiful Danielle had more secrets in store. . .and Justin would soon learn that one of them was a need for vengeance that might endanger them both.
Love's Chances
by Thomas Grant BrusoT.J. Alton is shy and reticent, living alone with a rescue cat after his parents' death a year earlier. He rarely strays from his usual daily routine of work and home and back again.Then he meets Devon Ryder, an outgoing, colorful, and ruggedly handsome man, with his own long list of emotional baggage. After a month of chatting online, the two men decide to meet in real life, and their first date is at a local Great Escape theme park in upstate New York.As they discover more about each other through conversation and food, a connection is made. But will T.J.'s fears of large crowds and intimacy drive him back to isolation, away from the social circle of life, and the idea of starting a new relationship with someone special?
Love's Challenge
by Sondra QuinnA man would have to be crazy to want to take on a woman with five kids. At least that's what Adria Sinclair's fiancé tells her when her brother dies unexpectedly, leaving her custody of his five sons. Adria sells her Porsche, trades her apartment for a four-bedroom house, and decides that her days of romance are over. If only she could convince Bryce Hathaway of this. He insists on pursuing her even though she lets him know quite plainly that a romance between them is absolutely out of the question. However, his searing kisses threaten to ignite the passion that lies beneath Adria's responsible exterior, and she finally issues him a tantalizing challenge. She invites him to come and live in her house with her and the boys for one week. Bryce accepts the challenge with alacrity. Will he be able to prove to Adria that a romance between them is possible? Or will he find that becoming an instant dad to five young boys is more than he bargained for?
Love's Captive Heart: Author's Cut Edition
by Phoebe ConnEnslaved Handmaiden Finds Love and Freedom in the Viking Warrior Adventure Love's Captive Heart by Phoebe Conn920(AD), Land of the DanesThough she is the beloved handmaiden of Viking lord Raktor's spoiled daughter, Celiese d'Loganville is a slave in a gilded cage. When her mistress refuses to wed a man rumored to be horribly disfigured, Celiese seizes her chance for freedom—maybe even love.Mylan Vandahl has no need of a wife who pities him. But the enchanting—and perplexing—young woman, who fears him and boldly ignores his scars, arouses a need to soothe and tenderly seduce.But after a wedding night of unparalleled passion, the rising dawn reveals Celeise's treachery. Now in the fight of her life, for her dream of home and family, Celeise must find a way to heal Mylan's shattered trust.Other books by Phoebe ConnSavage DestinyDefiant DestinyForbidden DestinyWild DestinyScarlet Destiny
Love's Call: King's Riders Book Two (The King's Riders #2)
by C. A. SzarekBook Two of the Epic Fantasy Romance series, The King’s Riders! <p><p> Leargan Tegran, Captain of Greenwald’s personal guard, is an honorable knight. When his king commands him to wed Senior King’s Rider Ansley Fraser, he intends to follow orders; even as he knows nothing of the girl. Not to mention her blasted wolf bondmate, Ali, who barely lets him near her. <p> Ansley has been in love with Leargan for turns, but marrying him out of duty doesn’t sit well with her. She’ll fight the match tooth and nail—no matter how much she craves to be in his arms and in his bed. <p> The sudden appearance of Avril, a mysterious girl on the run, creates suspicions of powerful magic and evil lurking on the horizon. Dangers lead to a fight Leargan’s not prepared for. With the Province threatened, will duty interfere with Leargan’s orders or entwine him and Ansley regardless of their desires?
Love’s Cabers Tossed
by Ari MckayAt the Coastal Carolina Highland Games, baker Martin Fletcher receives an unexpected visitor in the form of Fergus, Lyall McLannan's escaped sheltie. When Fergus accidentally causes Martin to sprain his ankle, Lyall comes to the rescue, helping Martin run his booth at the Games. Unfortunately, Lyall doesn't know a thing about baking, but he manages to avoid both disaster and Martin's wrath by attracting patrons with his and Fergus's showmanship. Martin accepts Lyall's invitation to stay in his RV during the fair, getting to know the lawyer-turned-Highlander he's watched from afar. Martin is captivated by Lyall's charm... and the tantalizing view of him in a kilt. Entranced by Martin's dedication to his work and love for Fergus, Lyall sets out to woo him with starlight and bagpipe music, because he's discovered opposites can attract and love can be found in the most unexpected circumstances.
Love's Bounty
by Rosanne BittnerBent on revenge, Callie hires Chris, a bounty hunter, to chase down the outlaws who took her mother's life, stole her means of survival, and destroyed her innocent trust in the good of mankind. She does not know that the man she hires will steal something more from her--her heart.
Love's Bounty (Zebra Historical Romance Ser.)
by Rosanne BittnerUSA Today bestselling author Rosanne Bittner is beloved for her sizzling novels about the early settlers of the West. With Love's Bounty, she continues to delight readers with the passionate tale of a proud woman and the reckless bounty hunter who steals her heart. Life hasn’t been easy on young Callie Hobbs. After her father’s sudden death and her mother’s murder, there isn’t much left for her on the outskirts of Rawlins. Alone with a ranch to run, Callie could sell it all, cut her losses, and find a suitor in town. But Callie knows only one thing will bring her peace: Seeing her mother’s killers hung. To find them, she turns to the most ruthless bounty hunter on this side of the country: Christian Mercy. Distant and brooding, Christian Mercy is far from the ideal travel companion. But as their journey unfolds, Callie finds herself falling for those blue eyes that flicker with something deeper than she could have ever anticipated. He wants redemption. She wants revenge. And as they close in on their targets, Callie and Chris bite back a fear worse than death. Could their love for one another douse the burning rage that keeps them going?
Love's Abundant Harvest (Spirit of the Amish #2)
by Beth ShriverWill setback and loss help Lucy learn the true meaning of Christian fellowship...and love? When a fire takes Lucy&’s livelihood and the life of her overbearing husband, she is on her own with a baby on the way. Overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of the farm, she goes to stay with her grandmother. There, she feels safe and gets to know Manny, a handsome widower who checks in on the ladies. Lucy&’s shy and gentle ways are appealing to Manny, but acceptinglove and affection comes hard for her. Will spending time withher grandmother&’s wise friends teach her the true meaning ofChristian fellowship and love?
Love's a Stage
by Laura LondonA classic novel from acclaimed author Laura London, for fans of Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux, Loretta Chase, Johanna Lindsey and Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. She didn't know she'd come face to face with one of England's most notorious rakes. She only knew the golden-haired stranger who came to her rescue as David. Miss Frances Atherton, country parson's daughter, has a lot to learn about London's wicked ways. But not even David's brash charms can distract her from her purpose: to trap the Blue Specter, the infamous smuggler for whose crimes her own father has been imprisoned. The trail is hot and leads to Drury Lane, where she treads the boards as an actress - a shocking profession for a lady. But more shocking still is the discovery that David - Lord Landry - is the most renowned and scandalous playwright of the day...and that she is losing her heart even as she stalks her dangerous prey.Fall in love with the richly romantic, classic love stories of Laura London, author of The Windflower, as her beloved novels are released in ebook for the first time.
Love's a Stage
by Laura LondonAH, THE RENOWN OF LONDONTOWN! OH, THE SHAME OF DRURY LANE!She didn't know she'd come face to face with one of England's most notorious rakes. She only knew the golden-haired stranger who came to her rescue as David. Miss Frances Atherton, country parson's daughter, had a lot to learn about London's wicked ways. But not even David's brash charms could distract her from her purpose: to trap the Blue Specter, the infamous smuggler for whose crimes her own father had been imprisoned. The trail was hot and led to Drury Lane, where she trod the boards as an acress-a shocking profession for a lady. But more shocking still was the discovery that David-Lord Landry-was the most renowned and scandalous playwright of the day...and that she was losing her heart even as she stalked her dangerous prey.(96,000 words)
A Lover's Vow (The Grangers #3)
by Brenda JacksonFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a man falls for the PI helping to exonerate his father from murder in this romantic suspense novel.Business mogul Dalton Granger is as passionate as he is gorgeous, but private investigator Jules Bradford won’t give him the time of day. She knows all about the youngest Granger brother—a charming bad boy whose only interest is playing the field.But Dalton is more complicated than that, and he’s determined to show Jules that behind all the bravado is the honest heart of a devoted son, brother . . . and a man whose own life is in peril.Jules is the only person who can protect Dalton, and they embark on a mission to save his family and his legacy. But when their late nights in the office turn into early mornings in the bedroom, Jules and Dalton soon realize they have more at stake than they ever imagined.Praise for A Brothers Honor, book 1 of the Grangers series:“Welcome to another memorable family tree created by the indomitable Brenda Jackson, a romantic at heart.” —USA Today
Lovers Unmasked
by Nicole FlocktonAs attractions simmer between the staff at a busy Perth hospital, four couples find their defenses falling and secrets revealed. Making time for romance is a challenge in this fast-paced, high-pressure environment. But risking it all for love turns out to be just what the doctor ordered.Masquerade: Sophie Franklyn and Alex Scavoni spend a sizzling New Year's Eve in each other's arms, reveling in the anonymity of a masked party. The next time the two meet, it's in the high pressure world of emergency room medicine where they must work side by side.Rescuing Dawn: Nurse Dawn Granger has loved and lost and it's a road she's not prepared to travel again - that is until paramedic Andrew Holmes reappears and makes her question feelings she thought long dead.Seducing Phoebe: Phoebe Fitzgerald is about to marry a wonderful man - until her ex turns up and declares his undying love for her. Confused about her feelings, she calls off her wedding to Marco Petronelli. Can Marco convince her their relationship is worth saving?Trapped by Cupid: Nurse Lisa Wheeler wouldn't mind getting swept off her feet this Valentine's Day, but she's stuck working the late shift with arrogant Dr. Noah Collins. When this couple gets stuck in a stalled elevator, it turns out the ER's golden boy might just have a secret soft side - and Cupid might have better aim than she thought.Sensuality Level: Sensual