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Reluctant Hometown Hero (Wildfire Ridge)
by Heatherly Bell“9-1-1. What is your emergency?”Former army officer Ryan Davis doesn’t relish the high-profile role of town sheriff, but when duty calls, he responds. Even if it means helping animal rescuer Zoey Castillo find her missing dog. When Ryan asks her out, Zoey is wary of a relationship in the spotlight—especially given her past. If the sheriff wants to date her, he’ll have to prove that he’s as good a bet as man’s best friend.
The Reluctant Landlady
by Bernadette StrachanA wonderfully engaging and romantic comedy about Evie Crump and the residents of 18 Kemp Street...When struggling actress Evie Crump inherits a sprawling Victorian pile from an old family friend in Camden, it would seem to be a dream ticket for Evie and best-friend Bing to escape from the leaky-flat-from-hell. Except it comes with a proviso: she may not evict the existing tenants under any circumstances. There's Bernard, a recluse, who doesn't know how to boil an egg; unforthcoming single-mum Caroline; and the mysterious A P Warne of whom there is no sight. And try as she might to focus on reviving her acting career and her love life (without falling for the charms of her leading man), Evie simply can't resist getting involved in the lives of her new family...
The Reluctant Landlady
by Bernadette StrachanA wonderfully engaging and romantic comedy about Evie Crump and the residents of 18 Kemp Street...When struggling actress Evie Crump inherits a sprawling Victorian pile from an old family friend in Camden, it would seem to be a dream ticket for Evie and best-friend Bing to escape from the leaky-flat-from-hell. Except it comes with a proviso: she may not evict the existing tenants under any circumstances. There's Bernard, a recluse, who doesn't know how to boil an egg; unforthcoming single-mum Caroline; and the mysterious A P Warne of whom there is no sight. And try as she might to focus on reviving her acting career and her love life (without falling for the charms of her leading man), Evie simply can't resist getting involved in the lives of her new family...
The Reluctant Metrosexual
by Peter HymanThis collection of Peter Hyman's musings, more pop cultural than philosophical, range from the heartfelt to the absurd, whether he's describing the scotch-soaked grief of a bad breakup or his unfortunate decision to undergo a Brazilian bikini wax.
A Reluctant Mistress
by Robyn DonaldClay Beauchamp would have to learn—Natalia was not for sale! He was handsome, protective, even generous, but nothing would lure Natalia into his bed...until the night her livelihood was destroyed, and Clay came to her rescue....When Clay offered Natalia a home and freedom from her debts, she accepted. But how long could she remain as his mistress, when she wanted to be his wife?
The Reluctant Rancher (Montana Country Legacy)
by Donna Alward Mary SullivanA home…for good?The Cowboy’s Homecoming by Donna AlwardOnce, rodeo star Rylan Duggan had called Crooked Valley Ranch home. But after an incredible romantic night with neighboring rancher Kailey Brandt, he’d bolted, telling himself he preferred life on the circuit with no ties. Until now. Kailey thought she’d learned her lesson with Rylan the first time. But while helping him build Crooked Valley’s business, Kailey sees a more grounded side to the sexy cowboy. Has Rylan finally found his home?Rodeo Father by Mary SullivanStruggling and pregnant, widowed mom Rachel McGuire wants to give her family the stability she’s never had. Travis Read dashed those hopes by buying her Rodeo, Montana, dream house. Okay, she can start over. But she wasn’t counting on such a fierce attraction between them. And this cowboy was never meant to settle down… Previously published as The Cowboy’s Homecoming and Rodeo Father
The Reluctant Reaper (The Reluctant Reaper Series #1)
by Gina X. GrantKirsty d’Arc is enjoying life, until someone she trusts hijacks her soul in this first installment of The Reluctant Reaper series. To escape Hell’s inferno and gain revenge, Kirsty must partner with the very Reaper who scythed her—the hunky dead poet Dante Alighieri. Life for Kirsty d’Arc might not be perfect, but it’s far from hellish. She likes her job, has a great BFF, and truly admires Conrad, her boss. But when she dives in front of a lunatic’s blade to save him from certain death, she finds out Conrad isn’t so admirable after all. In fact, he’s traded her soul to the Devil! While her body lies comatose on the Mortal Coil, Kirsty’s spirit is dragged straight to Hell…which is not quite the fire-and-brimstone abyss she’d expected. In fact, the place is quirky, wacky, and not without charm. Desperate to reunite body and soul before her time runs out, she seeks out allies, earning the friendship of a powerful drag demon, a psychic server, and, most importantly, Hell’s civil servant. But what of her growing attraction to Dante, the sexy Reaper with a flair for romantic language—can she forgive him for scything her soul? Stuck in the netherworld, Kirsty vows she’ll do everything on her postmortem bucket list, starting with getting her life back and ensuring that Conrad has Hell to pay!
The Reluctant Rescue
by Stewart FerrisMeet Pooch, the top dog living a life of luxury. Until, that is, his humans adopt a Greek stray called Mary and bring her back to England. For Mary, living in a home with lawns, sofas and unlimited food is heaven. Pooch, however, struggles to share his paradise. When another stray called Brando arrives on the scene, things only get worse. Will Pooch ever learn to love his newfound companions? Heart-warming and hilarious, this is the true story of the rescue of stray dogs from Greece.
The Reluctant Rescue
by Stewart FerrisMeet Pooch, the top dog living a life of luxury. Until, that is, his humans adopt a Greek stray called Mary and bring her back to England.For Mary living in a home with lawns, sofas and unlimited food is heaven. Pooch, however, struggles to share his paradise.When another stray called Brando arrives on the scene, things only get worse. Will Pooch ever learn to love his newfound companions?Heart-warming and hilarious, this is the true story of the rescue of stray dogs from Greece.
The Reluctant Rescue
by Stewart FerrisMeet Pooch, the top dog living a life of luxury. Until, that is, his humans adopt a Greek stray called Mary and bring her back to England.For Mary living in a home with lawns, sofas and unlimited food is heaven. Pooch, however, struggles to share his paradise.When another stray called Brando arrives on the scene, things only get worse. Will Pooch ever learn to love his newfound companions?Heart-warming and hilarious, this is the true story of the rescue of stray dogs from Greece.
The Reluctant Sorcerer (The Reluctant Sorcerer #1)
by Simon HawkeIn an attempt to discover time travel, erratic genius Dr. Martin Brewster instead transports himself to an alternate universe where some kind of magic seems to work and where certainly mythical creatures like leprechauns, giants, dragons, unicorns definitely do. Yet, Brewster's knowledge of science gets him mistaken for a powerful wizard. But there are rules for wizarding, and only by being part of the Wizard Guild can he learn them (or perhaps even remain alive). But he came to this world on his erstwhile time machine, and that somehow seems to be in the hands of the Master of the Guild.
The Reluctant Tycoon
by Emma RichmondGarde Chevenay finds his new employee very attractive-but he's reluctant to trust her. Until he can, he must resist her, no matter how tempted he is....Sorrel James is also trying hard to resist the gorgeous tycoon; she knows getting involved with her boss would be foolish. Denying their attraction increases the sensual tension between them. But when Garde learns about Sorrel's past, will they still want to give in to their desires...?
Reluctantly Royal: An HRH Novel
by Gillian ArcherA bad-boy prince is tamed by a vivacious American beauty in this charming love story. Officially, the world knows me as His Royal Highness Prince Lucien of Monaco, but you can call me Luc. A long time ago, I vowed never to let my heritage stand in the way of a good time. Now the party’s over. With the death of my father and my twin brother, I’ve lost a part of my soul—and my freedom. My heartless older brother tells me that not only do I have to settle down, I need to marry a girl with the right bloodlines. AKA, a princess. Yeah, I’ll get right on that . . . after one last trip to Vegas. That’s where I meet Hannah. Not only is she gorgeous and down-to-earth, she reminds me what it’s like to live completely in the moment. Plus she has no idea who I really am. Hanging out with the locals, I feel like I can just be myself again. Besides, our chemistry is undeniable—especially after we take things to the next level. What happens in Vegas is special, and I don’t want it to stay there. But I’ve been keeping a secret that will tear us apart. The last thing I expect, though? Hannah’s been keeping a secret of her own . . . one that might just bring us together.Advance praise for Reluctantly Royal“Take a bad-boy prince, add in humor, heart, and passion, and you have a tantalizing, hard-to-put-down fairytale romance.”—Stina Lindenblatt, author of the Pushing Limits series“[Gillian] Archer’s royal romp is sexy fun with surprising depth. . . . This drama adds layers to two already appealing protagonists. . . . An even-handed balance of humor and pathos keeps the pages turning.”—Publishers WeeklyThis standalone ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Remarkable Millard Fillmore
by George PendleMillard Fillmore has been mocked, maligned, or, most cruelly of all, ignored by generations of historians--but no more! This unbelievable new biography finally rescues the unlucky thirteenth U. S. president from the dustbin of history and shows why a man known as a blundering, arrogant, shallow, miserable failure was really our greatest leader. In the first fully researched portrait of Fillmore ever written, the reader can finally come face-to-face with a misunderstood genius. By meticulously extrapolating outrageous conclusions from the most banal and inconclusive of facts,The Remarkable Millard Fillmorereveals the adventures of an unjustly forgotten president. He fought at the Battle of the Alamo! He shepherded slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad! He discovered gold in California! He wrestled with the emperor of Japan! It is a list of achievements that puts those of Washington and Lincoln completely in the shade. Refusing to be held back by established history or recorded fact, here George Pendle paints an extraordinary portrait of an ordinary man and restores the sparkle to an unfairly tarnished reputation. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Remarkable Rocket: Story (Harper Perennial Classic Stories)
by Oscar WildePlaywright, poet, essayist, flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde pack an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades, producing masterworks in every literary genre. This selection includes almost all of his short stories, including "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and his Soul," and "The Remarkable Rocket." Alongside THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE, Harper Perennial will publish the short fiction of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Herman Melville, Willa Cather, Leo Tolstoy, and Stephen Crane to be packaged in a beautifully designed, boldly colorful boxset in the aim to attract contemporary fans of short fiction to these revered masters of the form. Also, in each of these selections will appear a story from one of the new collections being published in the "Summer of the Short Story." A story from Simon Van Booy's forthcoming collection, LOVE BEGINS IN WINTER, will be printed at the back of this volume.
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel
by Shelby Van PeltA New York Times BestsellerSoon to be a Netflix FilmA Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!“Remarkably Bright Creatures is a beautiful examination of how loneliness can be transformed, cracked open, with the slightest touch from another living thing.” -- Kevin Wilson, author of Nothing to See HereFor fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopusAfter Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late. Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
Remarkably Ruby (Emmie & Friends)
by Terri LibensonFrom bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye.Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school.Ruby and Mia are total opposites:Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry.While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez.They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they?Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Truly Tyler, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!
Remember Me?: A Novel
by Sophie KinsellaWith the same wicked humor and delicious charm that have won her millions of devoted fans, Sophie Kinsella, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Shopaholic & Baby, returns with an irresistible new novel and a fresh new heroine who finds herself in a life-changing and utterly hilarious predicament....When twenty-eight-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up in a London hospital, she's in for a big surprise. Her teeth are perfect. Her body is toned. Her handbag is Vuitton. Having survived a car accident--in a Mercedes no less--Lexi has lost a big chunk of her memory, three years to be exact, and she's about to find out just how much things have changed. Somehow Lexi went from a twenty-five-year-old working girl to a corporate big shot with a sleek new loft, a personal assistant, a carb-free diet, and a set of glamorous new friends. And who is this gorgeous husband--who also happens to be a multimillionaire? With her mind still stuck three years in reverse, Lexi greets this brave new world determined to be the person she...well, seems to be. That is, until an adorably disheveled architect drops the biggest bombshell of all. Suddenly Lexi is scrambling to catch her balance. Her new life, it turns out, comes complete with secrets, schemes, and intrigue. How on earth did all this happen? Will she ever remember? And what will happen when she does?From the Hardcover edition.
Remember Me
by Fay WeldonMadeleine wants to love, be remembered—and take revenge Abandoned by her husband, Jarvis, for a new wife and child, Madeleine is left alone with her troubled adolescent daughter, Hilary. By day, Madeleine tends (or doesn&’t tend) to Hilary, who is growing more difficult by the hour. By night, she entertains dark fantasies about Jarvis&’s second wife—Lily the Supplanter. And what of Margot, the doctor&’s wife, who had a one-night stand with Jarvis many moons ago? All are ripe for their comeuppance as Madeleine, with malice aforethought, orchestrates her revenge. In Remember Me, Fay Weldon plumbs the depths of a fury that nothing, not even death, can stop. Compulsively readable, this is a novel that will be remembered for its wit, originality, and persistent humanity.
Remember to Sparkle!: The Wit & Wisdom of Richard Simmons
by Richard Simmons Robb PearlmanRichard Simmons -- once the World's Favorite Fitness Guru and today a much sought-after cult figure primed for relaunch -- takes the spotlight in this officially licensed inspirational gift book featuring a delightful collection of his inimitable words of wisdom and colorful photos.Known for his signature hairstyle and short shorts, coupled with an infectious exuberance and comforting approach, Richard Simmons has inspired millions over the past forty years to meet their fitness goals and feel great. Remember to Sparkle: The Wit & Wisdom of Richard Simmons is a collection of the motivational superstar's life lessons not just on fitness but on overall wellness, self-esteem, and hope. Accompanied by a spirited and colorful collection of photos, this book captures Simmons' voice and personality and will lift the spirits with every turn of the page.
Remembering Farley: A Tribute to the Life of Our Favorite Cartoon Dog (For Better Or For Worse Ser. #16)
by Lynn JohnstonIt was a bleak day when the Patterson's faithful 14-year-old sheep dog, Farley, died while saving young April from a raging river. Across the country, fans who read For Better or For Worse in some 1,600 daily newspapers, reacted with surprise and grief. Since 1979, Johnston has created an affectionate family whose members face real problems with grace and humor. Readers have accompanied Elly and John Patterson through the ears, watching them raise their children, Michael, Elizabeth, and April; commiserating when they dealt with aging parents; wondering how they'd handle a friend's homosexuality. In Remembering Farley, Lynn Johnston shares her favorite selection from the heroic sheep dog's life. This retrospective includes strips from Farley's puppy days to his dying day, scenes that capture the essence of raising and loving a pet. Remembering Farley also contains some new illustrations and quotes from some of the letters sent by his many fans. Remembering Farley is a tender tribute to a dog that many of us felt was our own devoted friend.
Remembering Ronnie Barker
by Richard WebberRonnie Barker was one of our most respected and best-loved comedy actors and here, in this fascinating biography, Richard Webber delves deep in to the heart of Barker's life and career, peppering his narrative with original and incisive memories from some of Barker's closest contemporaries, including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and Barry Cryer. Star of the much-adored comedy classics Porridge, The Two Ronnies - one of the most successful and long-running television comedy shows ever on British television - and Open All Hours, Ronnie Barker was universally admired by the public and industry insiders alike. From his early days writing for and performing skits on The Frost Report right up to his retirement in 1988, he lit up television screens across the country with his wonderful gift for comedy and his remarkable skill for character acting. Beyond his performances on the stage and screen, Barker was also an accomplished comedy writer, providing many of the sketches and songs for The Two Ronnies and contributing material to a number of other television and radio shows. And despite his retirement he retained pole position in the public's affection, returning to the screen in 1999 to team up with his erstwhile comedy partner and great friend Ronnie Corbett for a Two Ronnies night on BBC1, followed by a BAFTA tribute in 2004 and a final appearance on television in 2005 on The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook. Effortlessly funny, universally adored and an actor and writer responsible for some of Britain's best-loved and most-respected comedy, Ronnie Barker was a true comedy legend. Here he's brought to the page in winning style as he's remembered by those who best loved and knew him.
Remodeling the Bachelor (The Sons of Lily Moreau #1)
by Marie FerrarellaI, Philippe Zabelle (wealthy software designer,callous playboy, totally un-handy man), do hereby hirecontractor Janice Diane Wyatt to renovate my home(but not make significant changes in my life, likemaking me fall for her, a single mom).I give J.D. full authority to choose appliances anddecor-as long as she doesn't distract me from mypoker games or wear anything too revealing....Should J.D. fail to complete this job-or should I be unable to resist her beauty andintelligence-this agreement will be renegotiatedaccording to our mutual desires.
El remolque al borde del abismo: Ven de vacaciones. Quédate por la eternidad…
by Jim BeckettHarley knows her grandparents are sick, but what she doesn't know is that the four of them will take turns going to the bathroom in their vacation trailer when she comes to visit.None of it makes sense and sends her into a panic until her Nana, the last to make the leap, explains to her that the bathroom in their getaway home is not only that, but a portal to the afterlife.For years they had been the secret keepers of this portal, but now, in their time to enter, leaving life behind for the land of the dead, that responsibility has fallen to Harley.Beyond the shock, there is only one problem with the plan, Harley's little brother Malcolm has accidentally disappeared along with them after he hid inside a bag on wheels.Now, suddenly, some very important decisions must be made, as not only will their parents arrive to join the vacation the next morning, but if Malcolm stays in the land of the dead for 24 hours, he will be trapped there forever, unable to escape.Our main character comes to the conclusion that he must enter the portal of doom, navigate the Land of the Dead and rescue his brother before his parents arrive at the caravan.The Caravan at the Edge of DoomHarley sabe que sus abuelos están enfermos, pero lo que no sabe es que los cuatro se turnarán para ir al baño de su caravana de vacaciones cuando ella venga de visita.Nada de eso tiene sentido y la hace entrar en pánico hasta que su Nana, la última en dar el salto, le explica que el baño de su hogar de escape no es solo eso, sino un portal al más allá.Durante años habían sido los guardianes de este portal en secreto, pero ahora, en su momento de entrar, dejando atrás la vida por la tierra de los muertos, esa responsabilidad ha recaído en Harley.Más allá de la conmoción, solo hay un problema con el plan, el hermano pequeño de Harley, Malcolm, ha desaparecido accidentalmente junto con ellos después de que se escondió dentro de una bolsa con ruedas.Ahora, de repente, se deben tomar algunas decisiones muy importantes, ya que no solo sus padres llegarán para unirse a las vacaciones a la mañana siguiente, sino que si Malcolm se queda en la tierra de los muertos durante 24 horas, estará atrapado allí para siempre, sin poder escapar.Nuestro personaje principal llega a la conclusión de que debe ingresar al portal de la perdición, navegar por La Tierra de los Muertos y rescatar a su hermano antes de que sus padres lleguen a la caravana.
Remote Man
by Elizabeth Honey;Elizabeth Honey skilfully combines humour, adventure, user-friendly language and thought-provoking themes. Remote Man is great entertainment, with depth and heart. ;