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The Wrong Wife
by Carolyn McsparrenOld money. Old scandals. A new chance at love... Annabelle Langley is all wrong for Ben Jackson. Ben's an ambitious district attorney with plans to move up in the political arena. Annabelle's messy past -- or at least the past she believes is hers -- will not be helpful to him. But Ben loves Annabelle -- it's the first time he's felt this way since his fiancee's death many years ago. And he's determined to prove Annabelle's innocence, even though he knows opening this old case will almost certainly destroy his career. But when it seems that the deeper he delves into her secrets, the more damning the evidence against her appears, Ben has second thoughts. Should he stop? Let her go? Or keep fighting for the happiness they both want?
Fathers and Sons
by Carolyn McSparrenHer client is her ex-husband's son.When Kate Mullholland divorced David Canfield twenty years ago for an act of betrayal that resulted in the birth of a baby boy, she never expected to see David or his son again. She certainly never expected David to keep track of her successful career as an Atlanta lawyer.But that's exactly what he did. And now he's asking for her help. His son, Jason, has been charged with the murder of his high-school sweetheart, and David needs the best lawyer he can find.Kate knows she can handle the case. What she doesn't know is whether she-and David-can handle the feelings that still exist between them.
Safe at Home
by Carolyn McSparrenHis "big" family is getting biggerEveryone in Hollandale, Tennessee, has heard of Dr. Pete Jacobi but they don't know much about the man. Pete keeps to himself and his family-the three full-grown elephants who roam the sanctuary he built for them. Then one night Tala Newsome needs his help, and Pete finds himself falling for the courageous widow.But loving Tala means accepting a whole bunch of Newsomes-Tala's two lively kids, her bossy mother-in-law and her eccentric grandmother-in-law.Suddenly Pete and his "girls" are learning the REAL meaning of family.
Taking the Reins
by Carolyn McSparrenIf he never had to be responsible for anything ever again...it would be too soon for him Jake Thompson never realized how many decisions he used to make in a day until he lost the nerve to make any and was forced to leave the army. But he's starting to believe this horse therapy program they've put him in might actually help to get past the nightmare of indecision he's faced since losing his troop. And it's all because of instructor Charlotte Nicholson. As if the recently widowed single mom in charge of the rehab farm doesn't have enough on her plate without Jake adding his problems to hers. But being with Charlie makes him think beyond his pain to the future. If seems as if he's being offered a second chance at happiness...and all he needs to do is make the decision to take it. Something far easier said than done.
Tennessee Rescue: Navy Seal's Match Tennessee Rescue Bringing Emma Home Meant To Be Hers (Williamston Wildlife Rescue #1)
by Carolyn McSparrenCall of the wild Game ranger Seth Logan’s peaceful life is thrown into chaos the second Emma French bangs on his door. The fiery blonde clearly doesn’t know the first thing about country living…or its dangers. She’s illegally fostering baby skunks—and worse, she has Seth aiding and abetting her!Never one to turn his back on a woman or an animal, Seth agrees to break the rules to help Emma—but only until the skunks are old enough to return to the wild and Emma goes back to her life in Memphis. Yet as they care for the babies, Seth finds himself breaking another rule, one that he knows will only lead to heartbreak: never fall for a woman who doesn’t want to stay.
Tennessee Reunion (Williamston Wildlife Rescue)
by Carolyn McSparrenCan one determined trainer Teach a vet how to love?Horse trainer Anne MacDonald is adamant she can turn a group of rescued miniature horses into helper animals for people with disabilities. But she’s not sure which is harder—training the minis or working with Dr. Vince Peterson, Williamston’s newest and most arrogant veterinarian. Can her Tennessee charm work on the horses…and on the commitment-shy Vince?
Tennessee Vet (Williamston Wildlife Rescue #2)
by Carolyn McSparrenIs he ready to soar like an eagle…and live again?When Stephen MacDonald brings Barbara Carew an injured bald eagle, the widowed veterinarian doesn’t expect to heal two wounded males! Although he came to rural Tennessee to recover from his own accident, Stephen seems invested in Orville’s future…and Barbara’s. But even as their connection grows, Barbara isn’t sure she’s ready. Or has she already started to teach Stephen—and herself—to soar again?
The Money Man (Creature Comfort)
by Carolyn McSparrenCreature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of all sizes-horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you'll meet the patients and their owners, and you'll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures great and small.Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she's joined the staff of Creature Comfort-a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She's professional, dedicated and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn't know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he's in charge of the clinic's budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan.Until Dr. Sarah-and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq-show him that his calculations are dead wrong.
Once a Witch
by Carolyn MacculloughTamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search--and the stranger--will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This is a spellbinding display of storytelling that will exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.
Finding Lisa
by Carolyn Levine TopolRe-Release: (Finding Lisa, Carolyn LeVine Topol, Silver Publishing, 05/16/2012)The day Lisa found her husband in bed with her best friend was the day her life changed forever ... and in ways she never could have imagined. Join Lisa as she discovers that she can have passion, love, and true friendship in her life ... all she has to do is take a chance and reach out for it. You'll love Carolyn LeVine Topol's hot, new romance, Finding Lisa.Upon finding her husband in bed with her best friend, Lisa Barnes Singleton embarks on a journey taking her from Connecticut to South Beach and back to New York City. She experiences the thrill of her first real orgasm and the beauty of a loving and passionate relationship with a woman named Gigi, while struggling to keep her father's lingerie empire afloat. Lisa learns her true nature and potential, personally and professionally.Despite Lisa's sexual confusion and difficult romantic entanglements, Lisa and Gigi find their way to developing a relationship based on honesty, respect, passion, and love.Content Notes: Hot, Contemporary, GLBT, F/F
Run for It All
by Carolyn Levine TopolWhen both his moms take an offer for a year of employment in Europe, fifteen-year-old David Martin has no choice but to head to Connecticut to stay with his dad and his dad's partner. Not only is he leaving behind the life he loves in New York City, he's unsure how he feels about staying with a father he barely knows, one who has been far from supportive during David's life. If he doesn't have enough on his plate, David is also confused and wrestling with his burgeoning sexual feelings... toward other boys. Running with his dad's partner takes the edge off, but training with the hot--and openly gay--track team captain, Kevin Ringer, produces a different kind of rush. An assault on David and Kevin in the locker room gives David a new perspective on his own identity, his feelings for Kevin, and his relationship with his dad. Life is very different from what David is used to, but he's determined to carve out a place for himself.
The Attorney (The Male Room Series)
by Carolyn Levine TopolThe Male Room: Book TwoAttorney Sam Solomon is the most desired trick in the back room of the Music Box, his town's most notorious gay club--and very possibly the loneliest. Sam is tired of one-night stands, and although he likes the world to think he's too tough for such romantic notions, he secretly longs for the love his friends Jeff and Craig seem to have found. Fortunately for him, he's just helped set his friends up in business. They run The Male Room, a local Internet dating service for gay men, and Jeff has just the guy in mind for Sam. Chris Kelly is the last person Sam expected. From his profile, Sam knows that Chris is strong, opinionated, and dominant... in fact, he's a lot like Sam! Sam may very well have met his match; he just needs to concede that the man he's falling in love with needs to be his partner in every sense of the word.
The Music In My Life
by Carolyn Levine TopolEddie loves his life. He has everything he wants. Then he meets Bill and realizes he wants more. Their instant attraction soon turns to passionate romance, but secrets from the past threaten their future. The Music In My Life, the new novel from author Caroline LeVine Topol, will be a wonderful addition to your romance library.Eddie is a tall, handsome, and very enthusiastic Broadway fan living with his loving, dedicated mother Karen in New York, mere steps from the famous Theater District. Although Eddie likes his job, his life seems to be going nowhere in particular until he meets Bill, another theater lover who just happens to be working backstage on Eddie's favorite musical, Pippin.Eddie and Bill connect immediately, coming together in a romance fiery enough to rival even the hottest Broadway production. Eddie doesn't know, however, that Bill is the adopted son of Karen's first great love Teddie, the man for whom Eddie was named and who was to have been an integral part of his life before Teddie's untimely death from AIDS.As Karen struggles with what she knows, complications occur as Jason, Eddie's biological father, initiates a romance with Karen. Jason has loved Karen all her adult life and wants a real relationship with Eddie, but Karen is reluctant to reveal the truth about Eddie's paternity. When Eddie learns that Jason is his father, he feels hurt and betrayed. Why had Karen allowed him to live a lie?Eddie turns to Bill for comfort, strengthening the bond between them, as Karen takes her first, shaky steps towards establishing a lifelong romance with Jason. But with all the familial turmoil swirling around them, can Eddie and Bill relinquish the past long enough to find the unforgettable love they deserve?Content Notes: Hot, Anal Intercourse, Anal Play, GLBT, Contemporary, M/M, Music
The Playwright (The Male Room Series)
by Carolyn Levine TopolThe Male Room: Book ThreeNick's writing partner and best friend is tired of watching his buddy screw his life away to overcome the heartbreak of his first great love affair, and he also thinks that a romantic comedy playwright should actually write what he knows! Before Nick can wriggle out of it, he finds himself begged, nagged, and cajoled into a coffee date with one of the men who liked his profile at The Male Room, an online dating service for gay men. No one is more surprised than Nick that the date is a success, and he's interested in getting to know full-time news reporter and part-time theater critic Mark better. But better means closer, and the closer Nick gets to Mark, the more he remembers why he doesn't go for long-term relationships. Long term affairs just lead to heartbreak, right? Nick's imagination runs overtime, and he'll have to trust in his heart if he wants this love story to have a happy ending.
Veiled Security
by Carolyn Levine TopolRe-Release: (Dreamspinner Press, 2009)All relationships take work ... some more than others. Budding careers, overbearing parents, and homophobic vigilantes, with all the roadblocks thrown in the path of love, it's going to take a strong commitment for Del Mathers and Joey Dixon to build their life as a couple. But, some things are worth fighting for ... Veiled Security, Carolyn LeVine Topol's contemporary tale will be a welcome addition to your romance library.Del Mathers and Joey Dixon have settled in the West Village of New York City, trying to launch their careers at a local and well-respected drag club. Del is balancing his devotion to his lover and his desire to perform on stage; his drag queen alter ego, Venus, a sultry chanteuse, exists to mask his identity because Del is not out to his family. Joey, a gifted musician and lyricist, treasures Del as his partner and inspiration, but he has his own frustrations and is hiding behind a series of conditions, throwing roadblocks into their uncertain path to complete an unconditional commitment.As if dealing with the precarious first steps in their relationship and Del's overbearing parents isn't enough, Del and Joey face danger when a group of homophobic vigilantes starts targeting the gay community. All it takes is a moment's carelessness, and everything they have struggled to build could be destroyed.Content Notes: Hot, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, Non-Sexual Physical Assault, Contemporary, GLBT, M/M, Musicians, Music
Fifty First Dates After Fifty: A Memoir
by Carolyn Lee ArnoldWhat does a free-spirited, fifty-something professional do when she breaks up with her non-committal boyfriend and longs for a life partner? She challenges herself to go on fifty first dates, promises herself steamy sex along the way, and voila, finding Mr. Right becomes a sexy dating project!Winner of 10 awards in the areas of relationships, sexuality, women’s issues, and memoir, Fifty First Dates after Fifty: A Memoir celebrates female sexuality and offers an uplifting and inspirational view of dating as an enjoyable journey of self-discovery and self-love.Set in the world of personal growth workshops and spiritual ceremonies, Carolyn Lee Arnold transforms her quest for love into a sensual adventure as she searches for a man who matches her spirit. Navigating the highs and lows of dating, she avoids settling for the wrong guy, discovers the type of man she wants, reconciles a love of independence and sex with her desire for commitment and emotional connection, and finds the unique partner for her.Erotic in places, funny in others, this upbeat memoir about a successful search for a partner in midlife provides an entertaining smorgasbord of dating ideas for any woman searching for her own Mr. Right.
Broken Hearts (River Heights #11)
by Carolyn KeeneKaren has always envied Emily Van Patten. Ben once loved Emily, and when she comes back in to town, Ben says he wants to date them both, because he can't decide... Niki and Niles have been dating for what seems like forever. Then Gillian steps in and suddenly the tables are turning. All the girls in River Heights have a lot to learn about love...
Love and Games (River Heights #14)
by Carolyn KeeneKyle wants to match up couples for the upcoming luau... Brittany can't wait to sign up because she needs a little help narrowing it down to just one. Sam just doesn't understand Kyle... after all, she never shares her boyfriends...
Stolen Kisses (River Heights #4 )
by Carolyn KeeneThis is book #4 from the "Nancy Drew Hometown" series for teenagers which explores fun, friendship, secrets and romance.
My Forbidden Desire (My Immortal #2)
by Carolyn JewelTORN BETWEEN... Alexandrine Marit is a witch in mortal danger. An evil mage craves the powerful, mysterious talisman that supplies her magic, and the only person who can keep her safe is a dark and dangerous fiend called Xia. With his fierce animosity toward witches, he's hardly the ideal bodyguard. Yet as days turn into nights, she can't deny the white-hot passion between them. DESIRE AND TEMPTATION Xia hates witches. They enslave and mercilessly kill his kind. But he's been ordered to protect Alexandrine, who, to his surprise, has a spirit he admires and a body he longs to possess. With the mage and his henchmen closing in, Alexandrine and her protector must trust the passion that can unite them...or risk losing everything to the enemies who can destroy them both.
My Wicked Enemy (My Immortal #1)
by Carolyn JewelA desire that can't be controlled...Carson Philips is a witch on the run. For years, the notorious mage, Alvaro Magellan, has held her as his psychological prisoner. But once Carson gets a glimpse of the true extent of his evil, she flees Magellan's mansion--stealing a stone talisman of unimaginable power on the way. Her only hope for survival is a demon who ignites a voracious hunger in her she can't deny, a longing she can't resist... A hunger that can't be sated...Nikodemus is a warlord with a mission: Kill Magellan and his green-eyed witch at any cost. But when he meets the desperate Carson, the pull of her magic takes his breathe away. He's not sure he can trust this tantalizing woman--she is his enemy--and less sure he can keep his hands off her. But Magellan will stop at nothing to reclaim what belongs to him. Can Nikodemus stop him before his desire for Carson destroys them both?
Not Proper Enough (A Reforming the Scoundrels Romance)
by Carolyn JewelMeant to be? The Marquess of Fenris has loved Lady Eugenia from the day he first set eyes on her. Five years ago, pride caused him to earn her enmity. Now she's widowed, and he's determined to make amends and win her heart. But with their near explosive attraction, can he resist his desire long enough to court her properly? After the death of her beloved husband, Lady Eugenia Bryant has come to London to build a new life. Despite the gift of a medallion said to have the power to unite the wearer with her perfect match, Eugenia believes she won't love again. And yet, amid the social whirl of chaperoning a young friend through her first Season, she finds a second chance at happiness. Unfortunately, the Marquess of Fenris threatens her newfound peace. Eugenia dislikes the man, but the handsome and wealthy heir to a dukedom is more charming than he has a right to be. Constantly underfoot, the rogue disturbs her heart, alternately delighting and scandalizing her. And when their relationship takes a highly improper turn, Eugenia must decide if the wrong man isn't the right one after all.
Not Wicked Enough
by Carolyn JewelWhen Lily Wellston heads to the Bitterward Estate to comfort her widowed friend Eugenia she certainly does not have romance in mind. In fact the playful but level-headed Lily is amused to no end when, en route, a gypsy gifts her with a beautiful medallion, claiming it will ensnare the romantic desires of a stranger.But Fate has other plans in the form of Eugenia's ruggedly handsome brother, the Duke of Mountjoy. One day at Bitterward and Lily can't deny the sizzling attraction between her and the roguish duke. Nothing can come of it, of course. She's not looking for entanglements and he's practically engaged. But whether it's her outgoing nature and the duke's outlandish ways sparking off one another; or the mysterious gypsy medallion working "magic"--hearts are stirring in the most unexpected and wicked ways...
The Fortunes of Jaded Women: A Novel
by Carolyn HuynhFor fans of Amy Tan and Kevin Kwan, this sharp and tender debut follows a family of estranged Vietnamese women – cursed to never know love or happiness – as they reunite when a psychic makes a startling prediction. Everyone in Orange County&’s Little Saigon knew that the Duong sisters were cursed. Their ancestor Oanh dared to leave her marriage for true love – and was cursed for it: her descendants are doomed never to find love or happiness, and to give birth only to daughters, never sons. Oanh&’s current descendant Mai Nguyen knows this curse well. She&’s divorced, and after an explosive disagreement a decade ago, she&’s estranged from her younger sisters, Minh Pham (the middle and the mediator) and Khuyen Lam (the youngest who swears she just runs humble coffee shops and nail salons … not Little Saigon&’s underground). Mai&’s three adult daughters, Priscilla, Thuy and Thao, are successful in their careers, but the same can&’t be said for their love life. Desperate for guidance, she consults Auntie Hua, her trusted psychic, who delivers an unexpected prediction: this year, her family will witness a marriage, a funeral and the birth of a son. This prophecy will reunite estranged mothers, daughters, aunts and cousins – for better or for worse. Filled with joy and humour, The Fortunes of Jaded Women is about mourning, meddling, celebrating and healing together as a family. &‘Written with crackling humour and a shrewd, intimate understanding of Vietnamese American family life … A funny, sharp, and insightful look at family bonds and the effects of tradition on modern life.&’ Kirkus Reviews