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Hero for the Holidays
by Charles PayseurCody travels from Metro City to the Caribbean island lair of Dr. Devious to look after the place while the supervillain is in space for the holidays ... and maybe to mend his broken heart. With Christmas fast approaching, Cody is desperate to avoid reminders of his recent disastrous breakup, and a few weeks of sun and relaxation sound perfect -- until a drunk (but very cute) superhero crashes the party by literally crashing onto the beach.And that’s just the start of Cody’s problems -- angry shark-men, mysterious lava creatures, and a malfunctioning AI all make his holiday getaway anything but relaxing. Amid the chaos of his adventures in lair-sitting, though, Cody might find just what he needs -- a new chance at love, and a chance to be a hero for the holidays!
A Hero for the Holidays: A Clean Romance (Matchmaker at Work #1)
by Syndi PowellShe&’s his hero…But they&’re rescuing each other!When Christopher Fox&’s house goes up in flames, there&’s one shining light in the darkness—firefighter Penny Cuthbert. His hero may look like an angel, but the widowed father of two has no time for a romantic distraction. Still, as this strong, bright woman helps him and the kids enjoy the holidays despite all they&’ve lost, he wonders—can love grow out of the ashes?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
A Hero For Sophie Jones
by Christine RimmerA MOST UNLIKELY HEROHe was the kind of man her mama warned her about, workaday rancher Sophie B. Jones realized, as she looked up to find Sinclair Riker's unrelenting gaze on her. But resisting him was not an option, for though his words hinted at the darkness of his soul, his eyes spoke another message altogether-one that Sophie could not help but answer....Sinclair knew better than to fall for an innocent like Sophie Jones. He knew that heartless seduction was supposed to be his stock-in-trade, and that he had come to the ranch with one purpose only-to do Sophie out of her beloved land, by any means possible. So what was it about this woman that had him yearning for the purity of her soul? And could love really turn Sin...into Sophie's saint?THE JONES GANG: The wild and woolly Jones clan is back-and better than ever!
A Hero for Kelsey
by Carolyne AarsenA stirring romance that is a spin-off to the author's successful Stealing Home miniseries. In this story, struggling widow Kelsey Swain helps Will Dempsey, her late husband's best friend, rediscover his faith -- and in the process, both find true love.
Hero for Hire (Childfinders, Inc. #4)
by Marie FerrarellaHIS ONLY FEARKidnapped as a boy, Chad Andreini had devoted his lifeto rescuing abducted children. But this anguished mother wasdifferent. Alluring Veronica Lancaster stirred within Chad along-buried desire to belong somewhere—and made more painful thestark dread that he never would…HER ONLY HOPE Trusting a total stranger with her precious child's lifewasn't easy for Veronica, but walking away from Chad would have beeneven harder. Her child's safe return was all she wanted from thiscomforting yet cryptic man, until the night they turned to each otherin lonely desperation—and undeniable desire…
Hero For Hire
by Laura KennerHis job was to prove she was unfaithful...When seasoned P.I. Will Riggs was hired by a suspicious attorney to test his fiancée's fidelity, Will knew in a heartbeat that Sara Haradaway would pass with flying colors. Trouble was, Will was terribly attracted to the woman he'd been hired to seduce....Sara thought her fiancé was the perfect man-until she found out he'd hired Will Riggs. Turning the tables, she hired Will to test her untrusting fiancé. Unfortunately, he failed the test and wound up dead. Now only Will can help Sara solved the murder. But would his sincerely offered comfort lead to more?LAWMAN-There's nothing sexier than the strong arms of the law!
Hero For Hire
by Margaret Madigan Merissa MccainOne day her prince would come. . . disguised as a zombie-killer. Having been disgraced and tossed out by her own scientific community, Gwyn is convinced she can develop a cure for a SuperVirus that has turned the Infected into zombies. By pure luck and determination, she has survived on her own for years, but while out scavenging, a clash with the local zombies leaves her potentially infected. Now, running out of time, she needs help and takes a chance on a hero for hire. Rafe loves the apocalypse. Since the world went to hell, everything's come up roses for him. Having procured a mansion in the Hollywood hills, adopted a slew of homeless boys and one cantankerous but useful Doc, Mr. Charming is benefiting from the nasty zombie infestation. His job? Killing the bastards, which he considers fun anyway. Gwyn Snow needs Rafe Charming to help retrieve her research from the Paragon Pharmaceuticals lab, also known as Zombie Central. Believing she can yet save the world, Gwyn makes Rafe question what's right and what's worth the fight. CONTENT WARNING: Prince Charming, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as you've never seen them before. Tales From Beyond the End, #1 A Lyrical Press Fantasy Romance | Once Upon
Hero for Hire
by Merissa Mccain Margaret MadiganTales From Beyond the End, #1 One day her prince would come...disguised as a zombie-killer. Having been disgraced and tossed out by her own scientific community, Gwyn is convinced she can develop a cure for a SuperVirus that has turned the Infected into zombies. By pure luck and determination, she has survived on her own for years, but while out scavenging, a clash with the local zombies leaves her potentially infected. Now, running out of time, she needs help and takes a chance on a hero for hire. Rafe loves the apocalypse. Since the world went to hell, everything's come up roses for him. Having procured a mansion in the Hollywood hills, adopted a slew of homeless boys and one cantankerous but useful Doc, Mr. Charming is benefiting from the nasty zombie infestation. His job? Killing the bastards, which he considers fun anyway. Gwyn Snow needs Rafe Charming to help retrieve her research from the Paragon Pharmaceuticals lab, also known as Zombie Central. Believing she can yet save the world, Gwyn makes Rafe question what's right and what's worth the fight. CONTENT WARNING: Prince Charming, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as you've never seen them before.17,840 Words
Hero for Hire
by Jill ShalvisA baby left on a doorstep, an heiress presumed dead...and murder? Check out this classic thrilling romance by New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis! Brazilian heiress Terry Monteverde was supposedly killed in a tragic accident. But how could a dead woman give birth to a baby? Bounty hunter Rick Singleton goes underground in Rio to find out. His only lead is Terry's sister, Nina Monteverde. She's sweet, shy--and not telling what she knows. Rick's a dangerous man to cross, but Nina's not afraid...Rick is. He's defenseless against her innocent charm. And that scares the hell out of him. A contemporary romance. Previously published.
A Hero for Christmas
by Jo Ann BrownTo Heal the Soldier's Heart Jonathon Bradby would gladly return to fighting the French if it meant avoiding his new title: war hero. Only he knows the reputation isn't deserved. Then a visit to Sanctuary Bay brings renewed acquaintance with the lovely Lady Catherine Meriweather. He's drawn to her, yet Cat surely deserves a real hero. Overwhelmed with organizing a Yuletide celebration and her sister's wedding, Cat gladly accepts Jonathan's help. Soon she sees the gentle heart he conceals beneath his wit. But Jonathan's need to prove himself could drive them apart-unless they're bold enough to seize the unexpected gift of love. Sanctuary Bay: Where three war heroes find the healing power of love
A Hero for All Seasons (Childfinders, Inc. #1)
by Marie FerrarellaCHILDFINDERS, INC.THE DETECTIVE'S TEMPTING, TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT...Something in Savannah King's crystal-blue eyes spoke to Sam as she desperately pleaded for his help in finding her child. Detective Sam Walters knew he was this frightened woman's last hope, but he vowed not to get too close. Until she made a spot for herself on the investigation...and in his life. No woman had ever affected this loner so instantly as Savannah. But once Sam found her daughter-and he would-he knew he would face his toughest case yet: winning Savannah's heart, so he could be her hero for all seasons!When a child is missing and a heart need mending, it's time to call ChildFinders, Inc.
Hero Debut (Love Off Script #2)
by Angela Ruth Strong"Another sparkling feel-good romance, brimming with perfect doses of heart and heat!"-- Bethany Turner, award-winning author of The Do-OverGemma Bennett is the leading lady of her own life, and her true love is writing screenplays. With her trusty pink notebook in hand, she signs up for the Citizen’s Safety Academy to research her newest blockbuster hope, a rom-com with a police officer as the hero. And the fact that the handsome and heroic Lieutenant Karson Zellner is the one leading the training? Well, who can blame her for wanting to spend evenings with the man she swooned over months ago when he responded to a call at her apartment?Karson already has his fair share of problems before Gemma shows up, and he's not exactly a fan of the ditzy blonde who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress to rescue; there are plenty of people in real need of his help. The fact that she seems to think his job makes him a superhero is just one more strike against her. This isn't a movie, and he feels like the furthest thing from a leading man.Gemma can't seem to stop doing the worst, most embarrassing things at just the wrong time. And as time goes on, Gemma begins to realize that the scripts for a perfect screenplay and a real-life happily-ever-after are two very different things. Can she step out of her own way to find the hero her story needs?
Hero Dad (The Flanagans #3)
by Marta PerryLife was much safer at a remove, or at least so Julie Alexander thought. Her photojournalist job allowed her to view life through her camera lens, a job that would help her learn if a man she’d never met was a good father to her estranged late half-sister’s child. But Julie’s efforts to be a detached observer were challenged by firefighter Seth Flanagan and his warm-hearted family, and her detachment was completely shattered by her unexpected love for three-year-old Davy. Yet Julie wasn’t the only one facing issues; the still-grieving Seth made it clear that love didn’t feature in his future plans. Could God’s love build a bridge to connect the two?
Hero Complex: A Keaton School Novel
by Margaux Froley70 years after Pearl Harbor drew the US into World War II, a sinister secret--remnants of covert research done by the Army--haunts the Keaton School.Less than two months have passed since Devon Mackintosh uncovered the truth about the apparent suicide of Keaton's golden boy and her unrequited love, Hutch. But solving Hutch's murder has put all eyes on her in the small Keaton School community. When she is knocked unconscious on a New Year's Eve cruise, it's clear that her life is in danger, too. In the aftermath of the attack, Devon must attend a weekly meeting with Dr. Jocelyn Hsu, a shrink who refuses to believe Devon's account of the "accident."With nowhere else to go, Devon turns to the only people she can trust: Hutch's terminally ill grandfather, Reed, and his heirs, Bodhi and Raven. Before Reed dies, he gives Devon a mysterious journal from his youth, revealing a secret pact among three powerful families. In the face of very real threats, Devon fights to unearth the truth Reed's enemies are still willing to kill for.From the Hardcover edition.
A Hero Comes Home: A Bell Sound Novel
by Sandra HillNew York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill returns with love and laughter with the third book in the Bell Sound series.Welcome to Bell Cove, North Carolina. The famous bells in this small Outer Banks town are ringing a hero’s welcome when a former army captain returns home... After being held prisoner for three years in an Afghan prison, Jake Dawson is finally going home--except everyone, including his wife and young sons, believed he was dead. Jake has changed since he left for war, and now he isn’t sure where he belongs.Sally has changed, too. Her marriage to Jacob was on shaky ground even before his last deployment, but he’s still every inch the hot, headstrong man she loves, despite his wounds, both visible and invisible. Seeing him with their three boys makes her want to fight for this unexpected second chance.As summer winds down, all of the wacky folks in Bell Cove, which is awash with yellow ribbons and American flags, are aiming for a Labor Day Love Re-Connection. In fact, they’re pulling out all the stops, in their usual outrageous style, to get Jake and Sally together again…
Hero, Come Back
by Elizabeth Boyle Stephanie Laurens Christina DoddTwo superstar New York Times bestsellers, Stephanie Laurens and Christina Dodd, join forces with one exciting rising star, Elizabeth Boyle, to create this sexy anthology with an exciting new theme. In an innovative new twist for anthologies, each author is reintroducing a secondary character from a previous book to star in his own story!
Hero By Night
by Sara Jane StoneHe was nobody's hero until he landed in the wrong bed ... Armed with a golden retriever and a concealed weapons permit, Lena Clark is fighting for normal. She served her country, but the experience left her emotionally numb and estranged from her career-military family. Staying in Independence Falls seems like the first step to reclaiming her life until the town playboy stumbles into her bed ...Chad Summers is living his dream--helicopter logging by day and slipping between the sheets with Mrs. Right Now by night. Until his wild nights threaten his day job, leaving Chad with a choice: prove he can settle down or kiss his dream goodbye. But when he ends up in the wrong bed, the one woman in Independence Falls he can't touch offers a tempting proposition. Chad is ready and willing to give in to the primal desire to make Lena his at night--on one condition. By day, they pretend their relationship is real.But their connection extends beyond the bedroom, threatening to turn their sham into reality if Chad can prove he's the hero Lena needs night and day ... forever.
A Hero Born: the bestselling Chinese fantasy phenomenon (Legends of the Condor Heroes)
by Jin YongTHE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD..ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY NOVELS OF ALL TIME."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily MailChina: 1200 A.D. The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a disparate nation of great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis Khan.Guo Jing, son of a murdered Song patriot, grew up with Genghis Khan's army. He is humble, loyal, perhaps not altogether wise, and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who is the opposite of him in every way: privileged, cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial arts.Guided by his faithful shifus, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing must return to China - to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing - to fulfil his destiny. But in a divided land riven by war and betrayal, his courage and his loyalties will be tested at every turn.Translated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood
A Hero Born: Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. I (Legends of the Condor Heroes)
by Jin YongTHE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD.China: 1200 A.D. The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a disparate nation of great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis Khan.Guo Jing, son of a murdered Song patriot, grew up with Genghis Khan's army. He is humble, loyal, perhaps not altogether wise, and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who is the opposite of him in every way: privileged, cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial arts.Guided by his faithful shifus, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing must return to China - to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing - to fulfil his destiny. But in a divided land riven by war and betrayal, his courage and his loyalties will be tested at every turn.Translated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood(P)2019 Quercus Editions Limited
Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3)
by Alwyn HamiltonThe breathless finale to the New York Times bestselling Rebel of the Sands series will have you on the edge of your seat until the dust from the final battle clears!When gunslinging Amani Al'Hiza escaped her dead-end town, she never imagined she'd join a revolution, let alone lead one. But after the bloodthirsty Sultan of Miraji imprisoned the Rebel Prince Ahmed in the mythical city of Eremot, she doesn't have a choice. Armed with only her revolver, her wits, and her untameable Demdji powers, Amani must rally her skeleton crew of rebels for a rescue mission through the unforgiving desert to a place that, according to maps, doesn't exist. As she watches those she loves most lay their lives on the line against ghouls and enemy soldiers, Amani questions whether she can be the leader they need or if she is leading them all to their deaths.
Hero at Large
by Robyn AmosKeshon Gray had never regretted anything he'd had to do in the line of duty - until now. For his current assignment had led to a tempestuous reunion with Rennie Williams. Although he had to keep his identity secret, he just couldn't stay away from the virtuous beauty who reawakened his heart. But would their love survive a shocking turn of events that promised to change their lives forever?
A Hero at Heart
by Ann Howard WhiteTHE BEST MANStrong, honorable, compassionate-Nathan Garner was a good man, and a man to be reckoned with. But somewhere along the way, he'd lost his faith. In himself...and in love. He'd returned home to find peace, but what he discovered there was the one woman who had the power to rattle his self-control and inflame a desire that hadn't dimmed with time.The woman who should have been his wife....In the past, like now, Rachel Holcomb stirred Nathan's protective instincts...and his very soul. But Nathan had always believed Rachel deserved better-she deserved a hero. And now, with the fight of her life on her hands, Rachel had turned to him. Could he be Rachel's hero, after all?
A Hero and His Dog (Small-Town Sweethearts #7)
by Carrie NicholsHe came to find his dog.Has he also found a reason to stay? Former Special Forces soldier Mitch Sawicki&’s mission is simple: find the dog who survived the explosion that ended Mitch&’s military career. Vermont farmer Aurora Walsh thinks Mitch is the extra pair of hands she desperately needs. Her young daughter sees Mitch as a welcome addition to their family, whose newest member is the three-legged Sarge. Can another wounded warrior find a home with a pint-size princess and her irresistible mother?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Small-Town Sweethearts Book 1: The Marine's Secret DaughterBook 2: The Sergeant's Unexpected FamilyBook 3: His Unexpected TwinsBook 4: The Scrooge of Loon LakeBook 5: The Sergeant's Matchmaking DogBook 6: The Hero Next DoorBook 7: A Hero and His Dog
Hero
by Cheryl BrooksHe is the sexiest, most irksome man she's ever encountered... Micayla is the last Zetithian female left in the universe. She doesn't know what's normal for her species, but she knows when she sees Trag that all she wants to do is bite him... He has searched all over the galaxy for a woman like her... Trag has sworn he'll never marry unless he can find a Zetithian female. But now that he's finally found Micayla, she may be more of a challenge than even he's able to take on...
The Hero (The Thunder Point #3)
by Robyn Carrwww.robyncarr.comWith warmth and sensitivity, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr shows readers that falling in love can be the bravest act of all. In a moment of desperation, Devon McAllister takes her daughter and flees a place where they should have been safe and secure. She has no idea what is around the next bend, but she is pretty certain it can't be worse than what they've left behind. Her plan is to escape to somewhere she can be invisible. Instead, an unexpected offer of assistance leads her to Thunder Point, a tiny Oregon town with a willingness to help someone in need. As the widowed father of a vulnerable young boy, Spencer Lawson knows something about needing friendship. But he's not looking for anything else. Instead, he's thrown his energy into his new role as Thunder Point's high school football coach. Tough and demanding to his team, off the field he's gentle and kind...just the kind of man who could heal Devon's wounded heart. Devon thought she wanted to hide from the world. But in Thunder Point, you find bravery where you least expect it...and sometimes, you find a hero.