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Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum #20)
by Janet Evanovich<p><p>Stephanie Plum has her sights set on catching a notorious mob boss. If she doesn’t take him down, he may take her out. <p><p>New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum knows better than to mess with family. But when powerful mobster Salvatore “Uncle Sunny” Sunucchi goes on the lam in Trenton, it’s up to Stephanie to find him. Uncle Sunny is charged with murder for running over a guy (twice), and nobody wants to turn him in—not his poker buddies, not his bimbo girlfriend, not his two right-hand men, Shorty and Moe. Even Trenton’s hottest cop, Joe Morelli, has skin in the game, because—just Stephanie’s luck—the godfather is his actual godfather. And while Morelli understands that the law is the law, his old-world grandmother, Bella, is doing everything she can to throw Stephanie off the trail. <p><p>It’s not just Uncle Sunny giving Stephanie the run-around. Security specialist Ranger needs her help to solve the bizarre death of a top client’s mother, a woman who happened to play bingo with Stephanie’s Grandma Mazur. Before Stephanie knows it, she’s working side by side with Ranger and Grandma at the senior center, trying to catch a killer on the loose—and the bingo balls are not rolling in their favor. <p><p>With bullet holes in her car, henchmen on her tail, and a giraffe named Kevin running wild in the streets of Trenton, Stephanie will have to up her game for the ultimate takedown.
Taken by the Highest Bidder (For Love Or Money Ser. #7)
by Jane PorterSold in Monte Carlo: a beautiful English baroness!Samantha van Bergen has been wagered and won by the highest bidder: dark and sexy Italian, Cristiano Bartolo.Did he buy her to bed her?Innocent Sam is scared Cristiano will seduce her! But she quickly finds out he has his own reason for wanting her--bedding her is just a bonus!
Taken for Granted
by Caroline AndersonA battle of the sexes?Sally Alexander felt as if everyone in her life was taking her for granted-Ben and Molly but most of all her husband, Sam. After twelve years of marriage surely she wasn't expecting too much that her husband should remember her thirty-ninth birthday! Yes, he was a busy doctor, but her life was hectic, too! And no, this time he wouldn't win her over with his lovemaking.In the ensuing fight, Sally issued a challenge-reverse their roles! She was a qualified doctor, too-it was how they had met-and she needed to be more than just a housewife and mother. Sam picked up the gauntlet...but had they drifted too far apart to save their marriage?
Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure
by India GreyA notorious lady’s man gets more than he bargained for when he seduces a rival’s innocent daughter in this sexy contemporary romance.Dangerously handsome Olivier Moreau has everything: power, money and endless women warming his bed. But there is one thing Olivier hungers for: revenge on the Lawrence family. And his plan for vengeance is deviously perfect.Olivier has set his eyes on beautiful but inexperienced Bella Lawrence. Once he has seduced her and had his fill, he will unceremoniously cast her aside. An eye for an eye, a heart for a heart. But when cold, calculating revenge turns into red-hot passion, Olivier has no intention of letting her go. Bella will stay right where he wants her—in between his sheets!
Taken with You: Love A Little Sideways: Book Seven Of The Kowalskis Taken With You: Book Eight Of The Kowalskis Falling For Max: Book Nine Of The Kowalskis What It Takes: A Kowalski Reunion Novel (The Kowalskis #8)
by Shannon StaceyNew York Times–Bestselling Author: He came to her rescue in the wilds of Maine—and now he&’s just plain driving her wild . . . Hailey Genest has seen most of her friends marry and have babies, and she&’s happy for them, but it was a lot easier before she hit forty. She&’s spent her entire life in Whitford, Maine, and if she hasn&’t found her Prince Charming by now, she has to accept she&’s probably not going to. When a new friend suggests they go on an adventure and embrace being single, Hailey agrees. Surviving in the woods is game warden Matt Barnett&’s idea of a relaxing vacation. But when he meets two women in need of help, he leads them back to safety—a task that proves more fun than expected, thanks to a certain hot blonde. He can&’t resist pushing her buttons, even though she&’s made it clear that the rugged, outdoorsy type just isn&’t for her. Hailey is glad to see the back of her tempting-tour-guide-slash-pain-in-the-ass. When he shows up in her life again, she&’s determined to avoid him, no matter how good he looks in his uniform. But that&’s easier said than done in Whitford, especially when he&’s renting the house right next door. . . . Praise for the Kowalskis series &“I love Shannon Stacey's voice!&” —Nalini Singh, New York Times–bestselling author of the Guild Hunter novels &“The perfect contemporary romance.&” —RT Book Reviews
The Takeover: A Novel
by Cara TanamachiSometimes, when you ask the universe for your soulmate, you wind up with your hate mate instead.On Nami's 30th birthday, she’s reminded at every turn that her life isn’t what she planned. She’s always excelled at everything – until now. Her fiancé blew up their engagement. Her pride and joy, the tech company she helped to found, is about to lose funding. And her sister, Sora, is getting married to the man of her dreams, Jack, and instead of being happy for her, as she knows she ought to be, she’s fighting off jealousy.Frustrated with her life, she makes a wish on a birthday candle to find her soulmate. Instead, the universe delivers her hate mate, Nami’s old high school nemesis, Jae Lee, the most popular kid from high school, who also narrowly beat her out for valedictorian. More than a decade later, Jae is still as effortlessly cool, charming, and stylish as ever, and, to make matters worse, is planning a hostile take-over of her start-up. Cue: sharp elbows and even sharper banter as the two go head-to-head to see who’ll win this time. But when their rivalry ignites a different kind of passion, Nami starts to realize that it's not just her company that's in danger of being taken over, but her heart as well. "Readers will cheer on this pair of sparring hearts." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
The Takeover Effect: The Singh Family Trilogy (The Singh Family Trilogy #1)
by Nisha SharmaHemdeep Singh knows exactly what he wants. With his intelligence and determination, he has what it takes to build his own legacy away from Bharat, Inc. and the empire his father created. But when his brother calls him home, Hem puts his dreams on hold once again to help save the company he walked away from. That’s when he encounters the devastating Mina Kohli in the Bharat boardroom, and he realizes he’s in for more than he had bargained.Mina will do whatever it takes to recover control of her mother’s law firm, even if it means agreeing to an arranged marriage. Her newest case assignment is to assist Bharat in the midst of a potential takeover. It could be the key to finally achieving her goal while preventing her marriage to a man she doesn’t love—as long as her explosive attraction to Hem doesn’t get in the way. As Mina and Hem work to save Bharat, they not only uncover secrets that could threaten the existence of the company, but they also learn that in a winner-takes-all game, love always comes out on top.
Takes One to Know One
by Lissette Decos"A scandal-ridden musician clashes with the buttoned-up label rep sent to clean up his reputation" in this angsty enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in Puerto Rico's. (Fangirlish, '16 Best Romances of April 2025') Daniela is risk-averse, blazer-obsessed, and likes to be taken seriously. So when her record label job is on the line, she&’s prepared to do anything to keep it. Except for working with the genre of music she hates most: reggaeton. It's supposed to inspire sensual hip-swinging dance moves and Dani&’s hips do not swing—not like that anyway. Out of desperation, Dani lies and says she loves reggaeton. But not only does Dani get to keep her job, she gets a ticket to Puerto Rico . . . on a mission to clean up the scandalous image of international reggaeton singer Rene &‘El Rico&’ Rodriguez. Despite her best act, Dani&’s dislike of his music and Rene's prickly disposition is palpable, resulting in them butting heads at every turn. Yet as the two spend more time together under the island&’s sizzling sun, Dani realizes there&’s more to Rene than his rough edges and good looks. The man that many only see as a sex icon actually cares about his music, community, and culture. Against her will, she slowly begins finding him harder to hate. And before she knows it, Rene is teaching Dani how to find the rhythm of the music and learn to let go. But will she ever be ready to acknowledge the heat growing between them and put her heart on the line?
Takes One to Know One: A Novel
by Susan IsaacsAn ex-FBI agent in suburbia feels driven to investigate her neighbor in the “delicious” new novel from the New York Times–bestselling author (Newsday).Just a few years ago, Corie Geller was busting terrorists as an agent for the FBI. But at thirty-five, she traded in her badge and married the brilliant and remarkably handsome Judge Josh Geller, becoming adoptive mother of his lovely teenage daughter. Between cooking meals and playing chauffeur, Corie scouts Arabic fiction for a few literary agencies and, on Wednesdays, has lunch with her fellow Shorehaven freelancers at a so-so French restaurant. Life is, as they say, fine.But at her weekly lunches, Corie senses that something's off. Pete Delaney, a milquetoast package designer, always shows up early, sits in the same spot (often with a different phone in hand), and keeps one eye on the Jeep he parks in the lot across the street. Corie intuitively feels that Pete is hiding something—and as someone accustomed to keeping her FBI past from her new neighbors, she should know. But does Pete really have a shady alternate life, or is Corie just imagining things, desperate to add some spark to her humdrum suburban existence? The only way to find out is to dust off her FBI toolkit and take a deep dive into Pete Delaney’s affairs . . . “[Isaacs] has us chasing Corie all over the map, charmed by this motormouth sleuth’s snappy wit and awed by her courage.” —TheNew York Times Book Review“Corie’s combat skills and investigative prowess are still up to snuff, but her snarky commentary and hilarious interactions with her father are the real page-turners here.” —Booklist
Taking a Chance: A Whisper Creek Novel
by Maggie McginnisA fun-loving troublemaker gives a workaholic Southern gal a real taste of Montana magic at the one and only Whisper Creek Ranch. “Maggie McGinnis just keeps getting better and better!”—Lauren Layne A rising star in the corporate world, Emma Winthrop enjoys the view from her cubicle in sunny Florida. But when she’s dispatched to a nursing home in Whisper Creek for three months of field experience, she discovers a slice of heaven made of mountains and mayhem—mostly in the form of rugged, drop-dead gorgeous Jasper Stone, who grinds his specialty beans at the town’s best coffee shop in between organizing dodge-ball games and wheelchair races in Emma’s hallways. When Jasper walks in on this beautiful angel in silky purple underwear trying to rinse out her blouse, it’s a breathtaking view—even for a Montana native. Wreaking havoc here at Shady Acres keeps his dad in good spirits, but getting under Emma’s skin is proving to be even more fun. Jasper knows that he’s falling faster than a man with his past has any right to, but his body and his heart have a mind of their own. And Emma appears to be claiming both. Maggie McGinnis’s sweetly sensual Whisper Creek novels can be read together or separately: ACCIDENTAL COWGIRL | A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PROMISE | ONCE UPON A COWBOY | UNLUCKY IN LOVE | MEANT TO BE | TAKING A CHANCE Praise for the Whisper Creek series “Sexy, charming, and perfectly heartwarming, Once Upon a Cowboy is the ultimate pick-me-up. Everything about this book made me smile. Maggie McGinnis just keeps getting better and better!”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne “Witty dialogue, a heartwarming story, and a hero I’d like to take home with me combine for a compelling and enjoyable read. Maggie McGinnis has crafted a novel sure to make you want a cowboy of your own!”—New York Times bestselling author Cheyenne McCray, on A Cowboy’s Christmas Promise “With characters you’ll love and a story that will make you smile, Accidental Cowgirl is a winner from a witty new voice in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Taking a Stand: Contemporary US Stand-Up Comedians as Public Intellectuals
by Jared N. Champion and Peter C. KunzeContributions by Jared N. Champion, Miriam M. Chirico, Thomas Clark, David R. Dewberry, Christopher J. Gilbert, David Gillota, Kathryn Kein, Rob King, Rebecca Krefting, Peter C. Kunze, Linda Mizejewski, Aviva Orenstein, Raúl Pérez, Philip Scepanski, Susan Seizer, Monique Taylor, Ila Tyagi, and Timothy J. Viator Stand-up comedians have a long history of walking a careful line between serious and playful engagement with social issues: Lenny Bruce questioned the symbolic valence of racial slurs, Dick Gregory took time away from the stage to speak alongside Martin Luther King Jr., and—more recently—Tig Notaro challenged popular notions of damaged or abject bodies. Stand-up comedians deploy humor to open up difficult topics for broader examination, which only underscores the social and cultural importance of their work. Taking a Stand: Contemporary US Stand-Up Comedians as Public Intellectuals draws together essays that contribute to the analysis of the stand-up comedian as public intellectual since the 1980s. The chapters explore stand-up comedians as contributors to and shapers of public discourse via their live performances, podcasts, social media presence, and political activism. Each chapter highlights a stand-up comedian and their ongoing discussion of a cultural issue or expression of a political ideology/standpoint: Lisa Lampanelli’s use of problematic postracial humor, Aziz Ansari’s merging of sociology and technology, or Maria Bamford’s emphasis on mental health, to name just a few. Taking a Stand offers a starting point for understanding the work stand-up comedians do as well as its reach beyond the stage. Comedians influence discourse, perspectives, even public policy on myriad issues, and this book sets out to take those jokes seriously.
Taking Back Mary Ellen Black
by Lisa ChildsA starter marriage hadn’t been the first act Mary Ellen Black had meant to script for herself, but bowing out provided hard-won perspective: The most important things in life were not things at all, but the people she held dear. In her case, the lovable eccentrics she called family, the ones who were more than ready to support her leading role-if only she’d step into the spotlight. So now Mary Ellen’s drafted act two-her return home-and she’s pretty sure she’s ready for the performance of Her Life, starring a strong, single mother of two.She’s all dressed up and ready to take on the world...and take back the woman she was meant to be.
Taking Care of Mama
by Mitra ModarressiWhen Mama gets sick. Papa and the kids wear themselves out doing the cooking and cleaning for the day.
Taking Chances (Tales from Foster High)
by John GoodeA Tales from Foster High StoryFearing the backlash of living as a gay man in Foster, Texas, Matt Wallace runs away to California, only to find it isn't the Promised Land he'd hoped for. Christmas sees Matt returning to Foster, where he bumps into his old flame, high school jock Tyler Parker. Now that they're older, it doesn't take Matt too long to figure out that love at first sight is a very real thing. The only problem is neither Matt nor Tyler seems to know what to do after that. They're both running from the past--and each other--requiring some reverse engineering to actually spur the relationship past the false start.
Taking Fresh Guard
by Tony LewisTony Lewis has reached the top of English cricket as a player captaining his country, as a commentator for the BBC, and as an administrator becoming President of the MCC. But even these bare outlines do not do justice to the full range of his career, as a musician, rugby player, head of the Welsh Tourist Board, and much else besides. In this memoir, Tony Lewis takes us through key episodes in his life, showing how chance moments have shaped much that followed. Written in a warm and lyrical style, this is a fascinating account of one man's remarkable life and of the sport he loves so much. He recalls the great characters he has met throughout his career, and gives his vision of a way forward for English cricket.
Taking Fresh Guard
by Tony LewisTony Lewis has reached the top of English cricket as a player captaining his country, as a commentator for the BBC, and as an administrator becoming President of the MCC. But even these bare outlines do not do justice to the full range of his career, as a musician, rugby player, head of the Welsh Tourist Board, and much else besides. In this memoir, Tony Lewis takes us through key episodes in his life, showing how chance moments have shaped much that followed. Written in a warm and lyrical style, this is a fascinating account of one man's remarkable life and of the sport he loves so much. He recalls the great characters he has met throughout his career, and gives his vision of a way forward for English cricket.
Taking Funny Music Seriously (Comedy & Culture)
by Lily E. HirschTake funny music seriously! Though often dismissed as silly or derivative, funny music, Lily E. Hirsch argues, is incredibly creative and dynamic, serving multiple aims from the celebratory to the rebellious, the entertaining to the mentally uplifting. Music can be a rich site for humor, with so many opportunities that are ripe for a comedic left turn. Taking Funny Music Seriously includes original interviews with some of the best musical humorists, such as Tom Lehrer, "the J. D. Salinger of musical satire"; Peter Schickele, who performed as the invented composer P. D. Q. Bach, the supposed lost son of the great J. S. Bach; Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome of the funny music duo Garfunkel and Oates; comedic film composer Theodore Shapiro; Too Slim of the country group Riders in the Sky; and musical comedian Jessica McKenna, from the podcast Off Book, part of a long line of "funny girls." With their help, Taking Funny Music Seriously examines comedy from a variety of genres and musical contexts—from bad singing to rap, classical music to country, Broadway music to film music, and even love songs and songs about death.In its coverage of comedic musical media, Taking Funny Music Seriously is an accessible and lively look at funny music. It offers us a chance to appreciate more fully the joke in music and the benefits of getting that joke—especially in times of crisis—including comfort, catharsis, and connection.
Taking on Twins (Fatherhood #1294)
by Cathy McDavidIf there's one thing Corinne Sweetwater dislikes, it's chaos. As kitchen manager at her family's Bear Creek Ranch, the ex-warrant officer faces a different kind of challenge. Professional fisherman Greg Pfitser and his mischievous cherubs seem intent on ignoring all her rules and turning her well-ordered world topsy-turvy.Suddenly discovering he's father to a pair of rambunctious twins is a challenge for any man. Maybe the Arizona guest ranch is the ideal place for Greg to do some serious bonding with his son and daughter. The laid-back single dad and by-the-book chef have differing views on just about everything. Still, the attraction sparking between Greg and Corinne can't be ignored. Is it strong enough to lead to a true meeting of hearts and minds?
Taking on Twins
by Teri Wilson Ellie DarkinsTaking on twins is one tough assignment!Baby Lessons by Teri Wilson Journalist Madison Jules&’s only hope for an authentic parenting column rests with firefighter Jack Cole. Temporarily relocating to Lovestruck, Vermont, and nannying the single dad&’s twin girls can&’t be harder than her usual writing gig, right? But the babies tug on her heartstrings, as does their sexy dad. When opportunity knocks, Madison is unsure if she still loves the big city—until she learns Jack isn&’t who she thought he was.Reunited by the Tycoon's Twins by Ellie Darkins Unexpectedly laid off, journalist Madeleine Everleigh finds herself under billionaire Finn Holton&’s roof—as nanny to his tiny twins! Maddie&’s always seen her brother&’s best friend as forbidden fruit and consigned him to the periphery of her life, but sharing his home makes ignoring him impossible… Maddie needs the job and Finn needs her help—what they don&’t need is the simmering attraction that threatens to change everything!USA TODAY bestselling author Teri Wilson Previously published as Baby Lessons and Reunited by the Tycoon's Twins
Taking Shots: Tall Tales, Bizarre Battles, and the Incredible Truth About the NBA
by Keith GlassBring a family of four to an NBA game today, and it costs around $500 to watch a bunch of seven-footers take bad shots. Perhaps the quote often attributed to P.T. Barnum is true—there really is a sucker born every minute.The NBA is in trouble. And as NBA agent Keith Glass describes it—he's part of the problem! If team owners are willing to throw millions of dollars his way for marginal players, why should he be the only one with the self-restraint to say "no"?In his insightful, funny, and often mind-numbingly bizarre tales of life in the NBA over the last twenty- five years, Keith Glass lets it fly from half-court. He'll tell you how we got to the present state—where an agent who makes millions off the game can't sit through one; why our NBA stars couldn't capture Olympic gold; and why the game he loves is in dire need of help.Glass has seen it all as the representative of players like Mark Eaton, the seven-foot-five center found working as a mechanic because he hated basketball; Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, who converted to Islam and brought the wrath of the league upon him when he refused to stand for the National Anthem; and first-round draft pick Quincy Douby, who was forced to enter the draft before graduating from Rutgers because of the harsh NCAA rules regarding college eligibility.With informative chapters such as "How to Feed Your Family on Only $14 Million a Year," "Eighty-one Feet of White Centers," and "From 6'11" to the 7- Eleven," Glass shatters the myth of NBA marketing: that everything about the game is great, and that as long as the fans in the luxury boxes are happy and weighed down with expensive merchandise, all is well. But have no fear! Keith Glass doesn't preach about the evils of highlight film slam-dunks—he'll just have you falling down laughing as he flagrantly fouls the league that was once the envy of the pro sports world.
Taking the Lead: A Dog at Number 10
by John Crace'I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart' Nigella LawsonFrom the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie. And as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share.It started when a chance encounter with Sadiq Khan's Labrador landed Herbie a job working as a special advisor to Ed Miliband in 2014. Then he was summoned by David Cameron to work on the Remain campaign in the EU referendum. He experienced the pain of working with Theresa May; was sacked and then rehired by Boris Johnson to advise on Covid; was at Balmoral when the Queen died; had a ringside seat for Liz Truss; was fired by Rishi Sunak and then latterly taken on by Keir Starmer.This is the story the politicians didn't want you to know. What are Larry the Cat and Dilyn the Dog really like? How did Charlotte Owen get a peerage? Herbert Hound, finally, tells all.
Taking the Lead: A Dog at Number 10
by John Crace'I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart' Nigella LawsonFrom the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie. And as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share.It started when a chance encounter with Sadiq Khan's Labrador landed Herbie a job working as a special advisor to Ed Miliband in 2014. Then he was summoned by David Cameron to work on the Remain campaign in the EU referendum. He experienced the pain of working with Theresa May; was sacked and then rehired by Boris Johnson to advise on Covid; was at Balmoral when the Queen died; had a ringside seat for Liz Truss; was fired by Rishi Sunak and then latterly taken on by Keir Starmer.This is the story the politicians didn't want you to know. What are Larry the Cat and Dilyn the Dog really like? How did Charlotte Owen get a peerage? Herbert Hound, finally, tells all.
Taking the Lead
by Sarah MonkTheodora is an artist with bright blue eyes and long chaotic hair which is supposed to be brown but gets attacked with colour as frequently as the canvasses she produces. Jonas is half Swedish, tall, with a halo of golden hair and jade green eyes and has channelled his mix of practicality and creativity into his own woodworking business. They are meant for each other. If only they knew each other. Their paths are tantalisingly close at times, but it will take something dramatic in both their lives to lead them in the right direction...
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.
A Tale Dark and Grimm (Grimm Ser. #1)
by Adam Gidwitz Hugh D'AndradeIn this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches.Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.