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Accidental Murder (A Detective Inspector Carol Ashton Mystery)
by Claire McnabWhen people with no obvious connections to each other are dying in what appear to be legitimate accidents -- a fall down the stairs, a single-vehicle car crash, a drowning in a hot tub -- nothing seems amiss. Until, Detective Inspector Carol Ashton receives a call from a private investigator who works for a number of insurance companies. Recently, several large life insurance policy pay outs seem questionable but there is no proof of wrongdoing. As Carol begins an investigation of the completely unrelated deaths, she realizes this could be the toughest case of her career and perhaps, one impossible to solve.
Accidental Nanny (Nanny Wanted! #2)
by Lindsay ArmstrongNANNY WANTEDOutback Cattle Station-Father and Daughter in Need of LoveHow could Chessie prove to Raefe Stevenson that she wasn't spoiled? The handsome Outback cattle rancher needed a nanny for her small daughter, Jess, and suddenly Chessie saw her chance....It was a daring thing to do, but Jess soon accepted Chessie as her new nanny, and Raefe had no choice but to keep Chessie on. In fact, she fitted so perfectly that Raefe suggested he become his wife!
The Accidental New Yorker (The Accidental Socialite #2)
by Stephanie WahlstromPaige Crawford, former accidental socialite, has managed to shed her Z-list celebrity status and pull her life into a semblance of normalcy. But more importantly, she's close to proving to her family and herself that she can make it on her own . . . That is, until she's laid off from her job and left with no choice but to leave London behind for good.She hops on a plane headed home to Canada, only to decide to give herself one more chance to make it before hers becomes a life of "I told you so's." So instead of walking onto her connecting flight, she leaves JFK Airport and steps into the wilds of New York City, where she soon learns her misadventures have only just begun.And while she juggles writing a popular blog, locating a missing male model, and a sexy new boss who reminds her a little too much of home, Paige is about to learn that "making it" has nothing to do with where you end up, but everything to do with how you get there.Sharp, witty and entertaining, Paige's adventures are perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Tracey Bloom, Sophie Ranald and Samantha Tonge
The Accidental Newlywed Game (A Boots and Bouquets Novel #3)
by Jaci BurtonWhat happens in Vegas doesn&’t stay in Vegas, when one night out turns into a wedding that neither newlywed can remember, from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Wedding planner Honor Bellini is in Las Vegas for a work convention when she runs into her sister&’s ex-fiancé, Owen Stone, who&’s also in town for his craft brewery business. They&’re both glad to see a familiar face from home…until a night of drinking leads to waking up in bed together—and a marriage certificate from a wedding that neither of them can recall. Horrified, Owen suggests an immediate annulment. Honor agrees, but when they spend the day together, their chemistry is overwhelming. Plus, Honor has a flash of memory of their steamy wedding night, and she definitely likes what she remembers. They decide to wait before cancelling the whole marriage thing, though they both head back to Oklahoma determined not to tell anyone at home what happened in Vegas. The problem is, Honor and Owen can&’t seem to stay away from each other—or keep their hands off one another. The longer they keep their secret, the harder it gets to deny how they really feel. Even worse, this huge secret has the potential to hurt someone they both care about. They need to get an annulment before this accidental marriage turns into love.
The Accidental Newlywed Game: What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas . . . (Boots and Bouquets)
by Jaci BurtonIf you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you'll love Jaci Burton!'Always sexy, romantic and charming' JILL SHALVIS'The characters leap off the page and the romance sparkles' Romantic Times.............................................A wedding mistake? Or a marriage for keeps?Wedding planner Honor Bellini is glad to see a familiar face when she runs into her sister's ex-fiancé, Owen Stone, in Las Vegas during business trip. That is until a night of drinking leads to them waking up in bed together - and a marriage certificate from a wedding that neither of them can recall. Owen suggests an immediate annulment and Honor agrees, but when they spend the day together, their chemistry is overwhelming. Plus, Honor has a flash of memory of their steamy wedding night, and she definitely likes what she remembers. They decide to wait and head back to Oklahoma determined not to tell anyone at home what happened in Vegas. The problem is, Honor and Owen can't seem to stay away from each other. This huge secret has the potential to hurt someone they both care about. But could this accidental marriage be turning into love?.............................................Want more Jaci Burton? Check out the rest of her sizzling and romantic series!Boots and Bouquets Hope Brotherhood by FirePlay-By-Play
An Accidental Odyssey (An Exlibris Adventure #2)
by kc dyerAn unexpected phone call derails a young woman's wedding plans and sparks an epic adventure around the modern-day Mediterranean in this &“mouth-watering voyage&” (Kirkus Reviews) of a novel by kc dyer. Gianna Kostas is on the cusp of a fairy-tale life. Sure, she's just lost her job, but she's about to marry one of New York's most eligible bachelors. On her way to taste wedding cakes, though, things go sideways. Shocking news sends Gia off on a wild journey halfway around the world in pursuit of her ailing—and nearly estranged—father. In Athens, she learns Dr. Kostas, a classics professor, is determined to retrace Odysseus's famous voyage. This is a journey her father is in no condition to take alone, so Gia faces a tough decision. When an unexpected job offer helps seal the deal and quash the guilt Gia feels from her disapproving groom-to-be, the journey is on. But as Gia adventures—and eats—her way around the Mediterranean, she discovers that confronting epic storms and ripped surfer dudes might be the easy part. Along the way, as she uncovers family secrets, finds heartbreak, and learns more about a certain archaeologist with a mysterious past of his own, Gia discovers that fairy-tale endings might be messy and complicated, but they can happen anywhere.
Accidental One-Night Baby
by Julia JamesAccidental One-Night Baby is a surprise pregnancy, marriage of convenience, Italian billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Julia James. No strings attached… until they&’re bound by his baby! Having watched his father lose everything to a woman, Italian billionaire Vincenzo Giansante has spurned romantic relationships. Naturally, when one-night stand Siena claims she&’s carrying his child, he insists on a paternity test. And when it&’s positive, his powerful, primal reaction shocks even him. He demands marriage to secure his heir! Independent Siena won&’t be beholden to a man who accused her of gold-digging! She declines his diamond. Yet she can&’t forget their electrifying night. And the harder Vincenzo campaigns for Siena&’s hand, the harder it is to resist a repeat encounter…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Accidental Orphan
by Constance HorneShort-listed for the 1999 Silver Birch Award Eleven-year-old Ellen finds herself wrongly accused of stealing while selling flowers on the Liverpool docks. In her escape she becomes a stowaway aboard a steamship bound for Canada, an unwilling member of a band of orphans headed for new families on the Prairies. Adopted by the Aitkens, a family on a Manitoba homestead, she soon lands herself at the centre of a number of calamities, unexpectedly learning about rural life in the New World and the value of family ties, both those forged in blood and those forged in trust.
The Accidental Pallbearer: An Eliot Conte Mystery
by Frank LentricchiaIntroducing a gritty new detective series set in the bleak hinterlands of upstate new YorkWashed-up private investigator Eliot Conte would rather be teaching American literature and listening to opera than taking pictures of spouses in flagrante delicto. But he flamed out of an academic career when he hung the Provost of UCLA out a window, and he had to come home --- to bleak Utica, New York, where his aging father, Silvio Conte, a political kingmaker, is still cutting deals and hustling appointments, and his all-but-in-blood brother Antonio Robinson is the city's first black Chief of Police.But now Antonio's asking him for a favor that, to Eliot, doesn't seem like the kind of thing a police chief should ask for ... especially as he begins to uncover a trail of evidence leading back to the most sensational hit in local Mafia history. In a Utica marked by economic devastation and racial tensions, Eliot picks up one strand after another, weaving his way through a web of allegiances, grudges, and his own dark demons. Who is the spider at the center of it all?From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Accidental Pinup
by Danielle JacksonRival photographers are forced to collaborate on a body-positive lingerie campaign, but they might have to readjust their focus when sparks fly. Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job—her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography. Cassie&’s best friend, Dana, is about to launch her own dangerously dreamy lingerie line and wants Cassie to shoot and direct the career-changing national campaign. But company politics and Dana&’s complicated pregnancy interfere, and Cassie finds herself—a proud plus size Black woman—not behind the camera but in front of it. Though she&’s never modeled herself, Cassie&’s pretty sure she can handle the sheer underwear and caution tape bralettes. She&’s not sure she can work so intimately with the chosen photographer, her long-time competitor in the Chicago photography scene, Reid Montgomery. Their chemistry is undeniable on set, however, and feelings can develop faster than film…
Accidental Plus-One
by Julia LondonFate is about to give them an accidental plus-one.Two delightful romantic comedy novellas in one book from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.One Mad Night: In a modern twist on the hit TV show Mad Men, Chelsea and Ian are high profile ad execs who couldn't be more different. When a blackout puts NYC on lockdown, the two rivals are stuck in the office together overnight, only to discover the ways in which opposites attract...The Bridesmaid: In a twist on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Kate and Joe meet for the first time in the midst of a storm and a transportation strike, while they are both trying to rent the last car available... As they race across the country—Kate to be a bridesmaid, Joe to a life-altering job interview—they discover that together is the only way they'll make it at all.Both stories take place on the same snowy night—one in New York City, the other in a mad dash across the country.Praise for the novels of Julia London"A passionate, arresting story that you wish would never end."—Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author "Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly-drawn characters."—Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author "London's characters come alive on every page and will steal your heart."—Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A novelist at the top of her game."—Booklist"London's writing bubbles with high emotion as she describes sexual enthusiasm, personal grief and familial warmth. Her blend of playful humor and sincerity imbues her heroines with incredible appeal."—Publishers Weekly
The Accidental Pope: A Novel
by Ray Flynn Robin MooreThe former US Ambassador to the Vatican and the bestselling author of The French Connection join forces to write an unforgettable, compelling novel about a humble fisherman who is elected as the next Pope.Locked in a stalemate after days of voting, the College of Cardinals struggles through the arduous process of electing a new pope after the death of Pope John Paul II. In an effort to break the impasse at the conclave, Brian Comiskey, Cardinal Primate of All Ireland, in a stunning surprise development, withdraws from the race. Explaining his decision, he offers an anecdote about being among a boat load of clerics who were caught in an unexpected storm, then miraculously rescued by his friend Bill Kelly, a former priest and now a Cape Cod fisherman. The next day at the Sistine Chapel, still undecided about who they should vote for, the Cardinals smile to themselves as they cast what they think are throw-away symbolic votes for Bill Kelly--but no one is laughing when he is elected Pope. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, Bill Kelly is on his boat at sea when he has a very clear and disturbing revelation: God is once again calling him to serve his Church. Thus begins the reign of the first American Pope.Written with the style of bestselling novelist Robin Moore and the political brilliance and authority of former U. S. Ambassador Raymond Flynn, The Accidental Pope is not a religious book about politics, nor a political book about religion, but a story that gives insight into the Vatican and the role of the Holy See in world events. The Accidental Pope is a globetrotting tale full of suspense, drama, and humor.
The Accidental Prince
by Michelle WillinghamHis runaway princessPrincess Serena of Badenstein intends to flee-from her violent father and from the man to whom she's been pledged in a political marriage of convenience.Karl von Lohenberg is without a country, a title-and a bride if he lets Serena get away. A ruthless man, he takes her to a secluded island, hell-bent on seduction. Only, he discovers a broken woman behind the prim princess facade. The time they spend together mends her spirit and touches his soul, but how will she react when she finds out how he's deceived her?
The Accidental Prince
by Michelle WillinghamHis runaway princess bride! Princess Serena of Badenstein intends to flee—from her violent father and from the man to whom she's been pledged in a political marriage of convenience. Karl von Lohenberg finds himself without a country, without a title—and now without a bride! Determined to gain what he believes is rightfully his, he takes Serena to a secluded island, hell-bent on seduction. Only something in Serena touches Karl's heart, and soon, he will do anything to make his royal runaway a blushing bride! The third and final full-length story in bestselling author Michelle Willingham's Accidental series, originally published in 2013
Accidental Princess
by Nancy Robards ThompsonOnce Upon a Time. . . . . . a struggling single mother found out she was really a princess in disguise. Except Sophie Baldwin outgrew that fantasy a long time ago. She wasn't sure she even believe in happily ever after anymore. Until the handsome stranger showed up on her doorstep and whisked her away to an exotic kingdom. . . Luc Lejardin had been dispatched to bring Sophie to St. Michel to take her proper place among the French royalty. As next in line to the throne, she needed his protection 24/7. But watching over the reluctant royal was proving Luc's most challenging mission. How could he keep his mind on business when all he wanted was pleasure. . . in the princess's arms?
The Accidental Princess
by Peggy WebbSHE WAS PLAIN. A CHURCH SECRETARY. A VIRGIN, FOR PETE'S SAKE!How could CJ Maxey possibly let herself get talked into running for Dairy Princess? Worse, once she was cajoled into doing just that, how would she survive Clint Garrett, the lip-smackingly gorgeous, love-'em-and-leave-'em reporter assigned to stick to her like a burr?SHE WAS IMPOSSIBLE! EXASPERATING! AND SHE HAD KILLER LEGS....With her feisty tongue and blazing blue eyes, CJ intrigued Clint. Both wanton and winsome, she was trouble packaged as a princess. But how could Clint be sure? And why did her innocent smile make him want to rescue her? One thing was certain: this confounding beauty queen was driving him crazy-with desire!
The Accidental Princess
by Michelle WillinghamTempted by the forbidden! Lieutenant Michael Thorpe is a forbidden temptation for Lady Hannah Chesterfield. Etiquette demands Hannah ignore the shivers of desire his wicked gaze provokes, but he's the only man to recognize her restless spirit, and despite her innocence, her body clamors for his touch…. Thrown together by scandal, Hannah joins Michael on an adventure to uncover the secret of his birth—could this common soldier really be a prince? And could the man who has taught Hannah the meaning of pleasure now make her his royal bride? The second full-length story in bestselling author Michelle Willingham's Accidental series, originally published in 2010
The Accidental Proposal
by Matt DunnEd Middleton is ecstatic: he's just got engaged to his girlfriend, Sam, and he couldn't be happier. At least, hethinkshe's engaged. The thing is, it was Sam who did the proposing, and the more he thinks about it, the less he's sure that she was actually asking him to marry her. She could have just been asking the question, you know...hypothetically. As the wedding day draws nearer, Ed becomes more and more uneasy. Sam keeps disappearing off for furtive meetings and private phone calls, and when he spies her going into a pub with a man he's never seen before, all his old jealousies and insecurities threaten to re-surface. It's the perfect time for Ed's unhinged ex-girlfriend, Jane, to show up on his doorstep. Meanwhile, Dan - Ed's best-friend and soon-to-be-best-man - is determined to throw him a stag night to remember. And when a severely hung-over Ed wakes up the morning after the night before to see a second dent in the pillow, it seems as if Dan has got his wish. Will Ed manage to find out the truth about his stag night as well as the identity of Sam's secret man? Or will an accidental proposal lead them both down the aisle to a wedding neither of them ever imagined?
The Accidental Proposal
by Matt DunnEd Middleton is ecstatic: he's just got engaged to his girlfriend, Sam, and he couldn't be happier. At least, hethinkshe's engaged. The thing is, it was Sam who did the proposing, and the more he thinks about it, the less he's sure that she was actually asking him to marry her. She could have just been asking the question, you know...hypothetically. As the wedding day draws nearer, Ed becomes more and more uneasy. Sam keeps disappearing off for furtive meetings and private phone calls, and when he spies her going into a pub with a man he's never seen before, all his old jealousies and insecurities threaten to re-surface. It's the perfect time for Ed's unhinged ex-girlfriend, Jane, to show up on his doorstep. Meanwhile, Dan - Ed's best-friend and soon-to-be-best-man - is determined to throw him a stag night to remember. And when a severely hung-over Ed wakes up the morning after the night before to see a second dent in the pillow, it seems as if Dan has got his wish. Will Ed manage to find out the truth about his stag night as well as the identity of Sam's secret man? Or will an accidental proposal lead them both down the aisle to a wedding neither of them ever imagined?
The Accidental Proposal
by Matt DunnEd Middleton is ecstatic: he's just got engaged to his girlfriend, Sam, and he couldn't be happier. At least, he thinks he's engaged. The thing is, it was Sam who did the proposing, and the more he thinks about it, the less he's sure that she was actually asking him to marry her. She could have just been asking the question, you know. . . hypothetically. As the wedding day draws nearer, Ed becomes more and more uneasy. Sam keeps disappearing off for furtive meetings and private phone calls, and when he spies her going into a pub with a man he's never seen before, all his old jealousies and insecurities threaten to re-surface. It's the perfect time for Ed's unhinged ex-girlfriend, Jane, to show up on his doorstep. Meanwhile, Dan - Ed's best-friend and soon-to-be-best-man - is determined to throw him a stag night to remember. And when a severely hung-over Ed wakes up the morning after the night before to see a second dent in the pillow, it seems as if Dan has got his wish. Will Ed manage to find out the truth about his stag night as well as the identity of Sam's secret man? Or will an accidental proposal lead them both down the aisle to a wedding neither of them ever imagined?
The Accidental Queen
by L.R. JacksonComing to America meets Bridgerton in this enthralling, contemporary debut novel by L.R. Jackson which blurs the lines of forbidden romance and showers hopeless romantics with a second-chance love reunion.Unlike fairy tales of old, sometimes a woman must fight to save her king. Ebony Rose desires the freedom to love without limits—but that&’s for people who aren&’t harboring the kind of skeletons that could threaten their very existence. Desperately running from her past and a broken heart, Ebony refuses to allow anyone to get close to her—until she crosses paths once more with Dafari, the knight in shining armor she lost long ago. The last thing King Dafari expects to find in New York is the girl who got away—although he had hoped. Marrying a woman outside of his culture is strictly forbidden, and the clock is ticking for him to choose a queen. However, Ebony Rose embodies all the qualities he seeks in a mate and a matriarch for his country, and Dafari is determined to make Ebony his, despite the laws and traditions that stand between them. Then he makes a grave discovery that causes his world to spiral and leave him questioning everyone he loves. Secrets buried under betrayal emerge, threatening to destroy the bond between Ebony and Dafari. Will they survive the sinister conspiracy surrounding them, or will royal misdeeds and scandal topple their chance at redemption and true happiness?&“The Accidental Queen will be your new obsession! Its diversely crafted world and wicked-sharp detail speaks to why L.R. Jackson is the multifaceted author we all need.&” —Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Ruin
Accidental Rendezvous
by Caroline AndersonAn emotional emergencyIn the seven years since their breakup, Sally has had to come to terms with some strong emotions. When Nick Baker suddenly turns up at the Audley emergency department, Sally cannot face having him in her personal life again.But Nick has been searching for her, and now that he’s found her he’s not going to let her go. He expects Sally to be angry with him; he discovers that she’s also angry with herself. Because all those years ago they had a baby daughter and Nick never had the chance to be her dad.
Accidental Reunion
by Carol MarinelliDr. Declan Haversham hasn't seen Lila Bailey since she left him standing at a bus stop in his boxer shorts eight years ago! When once he had laughed at the idea, now he discovers that is scatty, impulsive Lila has become a successful emergency nurse. Declan knows that Lila is still angry with him for letting her down all those years ago, but his instincts tell him that their unexpected reunion means as much to her as it does to him. He just has to persuade Lila to give him one last chance to make their dreams come true...
Accidental Reunion
by Carol MarinelliDr. Declan Haversham hasn't seen Lila Bailey since she left him standing at a bus stop in his boxer shorts eight years ago! When once he had laughed at the idea, now he discovers that is scatty, impulsive Lila has become a successful emergency nurse. Declan knows that Lila is still angry with him for letting her down all those years ago, but his instincts tell him that their unexpected reunion means as much to her as it does to him. He just has to persuade Lila to give him one last chance to make their dreams come true…
The Accidental Romeo
by Carol MarinelliHe's just too irresistible!Harry Worthington is struggling to fulfill his two roles in life-single dad and full-time E.R. consultant. The issue is he's just too irresistible-his nannies can't help falling for him! But Harry wouldn't have that problem with Marnie Johnson. The nurse unit manager is too smart to fall for Bayside's inadvertent Romeo! Agreeing to move in, temporarily, to plug his child-care gap is a strictly practical arrangement. Surely she knows him well enough to keep a clear head, a hard heart and a closed bedroom door...?