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Bad Prince Charlie
by John MooreWe set our scene in Damask: A kingdom that couldn’t get ransacked if it tried…But now that the king is dead, that’s exactly what his brothers have in mind. All they need is a bad king to take his place. The population will rebel, the neighboring kingdom will be “invited” to restore order, and they’ll be in business…Bad Prince Charlie will do. His reputation for “badness” precedes him, and everyone knows he wouldn’t spit on Damask to save it from Drought. At the mention of Lady Catherine (va-va-voom) Durace, he’s in on the scheme.But his father’s ghost has been skulking around the castle, and we all know that means trouble. If Charlie ever gets around to hearing the old man out, he may learn that his uncles’ mildly sinister scheme is actually a bonafide evil plot. Ransacking Damask is just a cover for the real game: Weapons of Magical Destruction.
Bad Publicity: A Novel
by Bianca Gillam&“Like all the very best romance, Bad Publicity is about two people falling in love and also so much more: grief, personal growth, and forgiveness. . . A poignant, utterly compelling story about battling demons and coming out the other side stronger and better able to love.&” —Ashley WinsteadA sparkling novel of second-chance romance and rebuilding after loss, in which an unexpected reunion could lead to a career-ending catastrophe or a new lease on life and love. . .Andie has been awash in grief since the death of her father, but when she lands her dream job as a senior book publicist, she finally finds some buoyancy, a renewed sense of purpose. She&’s prepared to take the New York publishing scene by storm.Until her first day, when she discovers that her biggest author is Jack Carlson—the same Jack who ruined her life at university. Whom she hasn&’t spoken to in five years. Who is not only still infuriatingly hot but also incredibly successful. And whose campaign she definitely cannot mess up, if she wants to keep her job.To make matters even worse, the central part of this career-defining campaign is a book tour. For a month, Andie will have to travel across Europe with the man whom, if she were being totally honest, she&’d like to hit with her car. Plus, there's the unrelenting grief and her mother's confusing new beau. Put all this together and you get. . . a lot. But she will not lose this opportunity, especially not because of Jack. One month on tour with Jack Carlson, visiting some of the most romantic spots in Europe. Deep breath. She can do this.
Bad Rap (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #16)
by Nancy KrulikKatie and Suzanne are so excited-they won tickets to see their favorite rock group, the Bayside Boys, at the Cherrydale Arena! And not only do they get to see the show, but they get to attend the dress rehearsal and go backstage to hang out with the group! But when the magic wind turns Katie into one of the band members in the middle of the rehearsal, she manages to break up the band just before the big show! Will Katie be able to get the Bayside Boys back together again? .
Bad Reputation
by Melinda Di LorenzoEveryone knows Joey by reputation-he's the wealthiest, sexiest bad boy on campus, with a different girl on his arm every week. But Joey's hard-partying ways are a front, his way of escaping a painful past, and limited to weekends only-Monday to Friday he suits up and stays in control while working for his developer father to make amends.Tucker is Joey's polar opposite. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks made her determined to make a better life for herself-and others-by helping to save the local community center similar to the one where she found support during tough times. When she runs into Joey (literally), the attraction is immediate-but her distrust runs deep.Joey is equally smitten with Tucker, and throws himself into helping her with her fund-raising. Soon they start to fall hard for each other-but how can Joey convince Tucker she can trust him with her heart, when he's hiding a secret that could drive them apart for good?
Bad Reputation (Bad Bachelors #2)
by Stefanie London"Delightfully fresh. Stefanie London delivers all the feels."—LAUREN LAYNE, New York Times bestselling author for Bad BachelorIt's true, Wes is well-endowed. But everything else is a huge misunderstanding...Wes Evans, son of Broadway royalty, just wants to achieve something without riding his family's coattails. Too bad the whole world is talking about his sex life after the notorious Bad Bachelors app dubs him "The Anaconda". But when he sees a talented ballet dancer, he knows she is exactly what he needs to make his show a success.Remi Drysdale only had one thought when she fled Australia for New York—never mix business with pleasure again. Ever. Working with Wes is the perfect chance to reclaim her career. Remi promises herself not to tangle with the guy who holds her career in his hands...no matter how enticing his reviews are on the Bad Bachelors app.Bad Bachelors Series: Bad Bachelor (Book 1)Bad Reputation (Book 2)Readers are raving about Stefanie London's Bad Bachelor: "Completely original. My #1 romance read of the year!"—JENNIFER BLACKWOOD, USA Today bestselling author "Genuinely entertaining and memorable."—Booklist STARRED Review"Elegant, descriptive and delectable."—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars TOP PICK
Bad Reputation: A Bad Boys of Sports Novel
by Nicole EdwardsMeet the most wanted players in sports . . . one ridiculously hot alpha male at a time. Chase: With a nickname like “Sin,” it’s no wonder they call me the bad boy of hockey. Opponents curse me. Fans scream my name—in the arena and in other, much more private places. Penalties or not, I’m not afraid to dish out a little pain. But pleasure? That’s my weakness. And no one knows it better than my best friend, Cassie Desrosiers. I’d have to be blind not to notice her rocking body and teasing grin. So when she invites me along on a trip to Vegas, my curiosity isn’t the only thing that’s aroused. Cassie: Chase Barrett is a world-class A-hole. As his best friend, I’m allowed to call him on his BS. Who else is going to do it? Certainly not the puck bunnies swooning at every flex of his biceps. Everyone knows that Chase is the love-’em-and-leave-’em type. There’s no such thing as commitment for the king of casual hookups. So why should I care? Maybe because all work and no play makes me a sexually frustrated girl. It’s time to put the hockey stud at my beck and call to good use . . . but after a week in Vegas with Chase, I might never want to go back to the real world.Praise for Bad Reputation“[Nicole] Edwards opens the Bad Boys of Sports contemporary romance series with a steamy, fun novel. . . . Readers will appreciate that Chase and Cassie are more than just two hot bodies going horizontal at the first opportunity. They are surrounded by friends and family who add nuance and depth (and some family drama) to their passionate romance.”—Publishers Weekly“Sinfully fun and exciting! The chemistry was off the charts. Nicole Edwards sure does know how to write the bad boys of sports!”—New York Times bestselling author L. P. Dover“An incredibly sexy story with some fun and exciting twists. . . . Bad Reputation was a fun escape from my day.”—Red Cheeks Reads This sexy standalone novel includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Bad Reputation: A Sexy Billionaire Romance (The Pleasure Pact #2)
by JC HarrowayBestselling author JC Harroway hits record temperatures with this friends-to-lovers second installment of The Pleasure Pact series!Playboy billionaire Oliver Cotterill has never crossed the line with his best friend, Neve…until a destination wedding becomes a vacation fling that’s hotter than a tropical fever.My bad reputation is well deserved. That’s why I’ve always kept things platonic with Neve Grayson. She may be a curvaceous beauty, but she’s also my best friend. The person who’s always had my back, always believed in me. The safest woman to take to my cousin’s Maldives beach wedding. Or so I thought…Neve parading around in barely there bikinis strains the boundary I set for myself nine years ago. Discovering her bag of sex toys opens Pandora’s box…and there’s no going back. It turns out Neve made a “pleasure pact” with her friends—they’ve dared her to show me exactly how she feels about being platonic! Then we make our own deal: what happens on the island stays on the island.Once I get a taste of sweet, funny Neve, I realize my cravings will never be satisfied. My best friend has become my most powerful addiction. But I have to go cold turkey before she becomes the next salacious tidbit for the tabloids. Before my messed-up family damages her as they have me. Before she learns my darkest secret and walks out of my life forever…
Bad River
by Ralph CottonArizona Ranger Sam Burrack is back—and hot on the trail of the worst desperados in two countries Following a tip from a prisoner in Yuma Penitentiary, Ranger Sam Burrack is riding to the Mexican Valley to hunt down the Cowboy Gang, notorious bandits who have topped the Most Wanted list for the past year. The crooks have fled to Río Malo and settled in under the protection of corrupt town officials. Now, with new recruits including the infamous Russian assassin Kura Stabitz, they&’re robbing banks and trains on both sides of the border. &“I will tell you where they are,&” Escalante had said, &“only because I know that Stabitz will kill you and bleed you like a dying pig!&” Burrack knows it won&’t be easy. He won&’t find the gunmen just waiting to be arrested in Bad River. But with patience—and a little luck—he will find them nearby, maybe in the limestone mountains, maybe in the caves above the old Quaker mission. He&’ll smoke them out like rats if he has to. That was the job, and a ranger always gets the job done...More than 4 million Ralph Cotton books in print!
Bad River (An Arliss Cutter Novel #6)
by Marc CameronFrom a remote village perched on Arctic permafrost to the Badlands of South Dakota, searching for answers about his brother sets Arliss Cutter on an icy trail of murder and madness into the darkest heart of the Alaskan wilderness. New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Marshal Marc Cameron captures the beauty and brutality of both man and nature in his newest high stakes suspense for fans of Paul Doiron, CJ Box, Allen Eskens, and Jane Harper. "Cameron&’s novels hook you from the first line, cement your eyes to the page, and grip your heart in a vice. I can&’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER "A double-barreled blast of action, narrative, and impossible-to-fake authenticity.&” —CJ BOX In the Inupiaq village of Wainwright on the Arctic Ocean, two teenagers discover a frozen body in the permafrost wall of their family&’s cellar. They recognize the face through the ice—a young woman who went missing two years ago . . . In South Dakota, Arliss Cutter searches for answers surrounding his brother&’s mysterious death. But his visit only raises more questions without any leads. Until he returns to Alaska—and learns that his brother had something in common with the frozen body in the ice cellar . . . Inside the young woman&’s pocket is a fossilized animal tooth—similar to the one Arliss&’s brother picked up on a trip to South Dakota. A bizarre coincidence? Or are the two connected somehow? Before Arliss can figure it out, his brother&’s widow and children become the targets of a brutal home invasion. Arliss arrives on the scene in time—but his actions trigger a larger investigation that puts his own neck on the line. From South Dakota to Anchorage to the Inupiaq villages of the Arctic, Arliss follows this bloodstained trail of clues to a remote lodge on the banks of the Kobuk River. Here, in this unforgiving wilderness, he will find the answers he seeks. Here, in this untamed, often violent land, he will come face to face with the terrible truth—and the man behind his brother&’s murder . . .
Bad Road to Nowhere (A Will Novak Novel #1)
by Linda LaddBAD MEMORIES Not many people know their way through the bayous well enough to find Will Novak's crumbling mansion outside New Orleans. Not that Novak wants to talk to anyone. He keeps his guns close and his guard always up. BAD SISTER Mariah Murray is one selfish, reckless, manipulative woman, the kind Novak would never want to get tangled up with. But he can't say no to his dead's wife sister. BAD VIBES When Mariah tells him she wants to rescue a childhood friend, another Aussie girl gone conveniently missing in north Georgia, Novak can't turn her down. She's hiding something. But the pretty little town she's targeted screams trouble, too. Novak knows there's a trap waiting. But until he springs it, there's no telling who to trust . . . Praise for Linda Ladd's Claire Morgan Thrillers"One of the most creepy, crawly, and compelling psychological thrillers ever." --Fresh Fiction "Chilling, compelling suspense...be prepared to lose sleep!" --Eileen Dryer on Head to Head"Exciting, thrill-a-minute!" --Midwest Book Review on Dark Places"Plenty of suspense and surprises." --Publishers Weekly on Dark Places
Bad Romance
by Heather Demetrios<p>Grace wants out. Out of her house, where her stepfather wields fear like a weapon and her mother makes her scrub imaginary dirt off the floors. Out of her California town, too small to contain her big city dreams. Out of her life, and into the role of Parisian artist, New York director—anything but scared and alone. <p>Enter Gavin: charming, talented, adored. Controlling. Dangerous. When Grace and Gavin fall in love, Grace is sure it's too good to be true. She has no idea their relationship will become a prison she's unable to escape. <p>Deeply affecting and unflinchingly honest, this is a story about spiraling into darkness—and emerging into the light again.</p>
Bad Romance
by Jen MclaughlinIn this explosive novel from bestselling author Jen McLaughlin, a good girl falls for the ultimate bad boy: her stepbrother. Perfect for fans of Sabrina Paige, Caitlin Daire, and Krista Lakes, Bad Romance proves that passion can be so wrong it's right.Seven years in the army will change a guy. But after a shoulder wound ends his career as a sniper, Jackson Worthington finds himself back home, fighting a battle that's all too familiar: keeping his hands off Lily Hastings. She's still her rich daddy's little angel, innocent, impossibly lovely, as squeaky-clean as Jackson is dirty. And she's still his stepsister--forbidden but not forgotten, not after the soul-melting kiss that got him kicked out of the house at eighteen. He couldn't resist her then. How the hell can he resist her now? Lily is about to marry a man she doesn't love, and commit to a high-stress job she hates, all to please the father who controls every waking moment of her life. On top of everything, her teenage crush is back, with a sleek, chiseled body and a trace of the rebellious boy whose lips sealed her fate. Jackson's timing couldn't be worse . . . or better. Because Lily's all grown up, too. She's aching for another taste. And for the first time, she's ready to be a bad girl.Praise for the novels of Jen McLaughlin "With hot, sexy chemistry and heroes to die for, Jen McLaughlin's books always deliver!"--New York Times bestselling author Laura Kaye "A sexy forbidden romance--my favorite kind of read!"--New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy "Jen McLaughlin's books are sexy and satisfying reads!"--New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst"Addicting from start to finish! A sexy, emotional, steamy read . . . Bad Romance has it all."--New York Times bestselling author Addison Moore Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Bad Ronald
by Jack VanceSeventeen-year old Ronald Wilby is an introverted young man with a protective single mother.Walking home one evening, Ronald stumbles into young Carol Mathews; in the encounter, Carol ends up assaulted and dead. Ronald leaves his jacket at the scene.Elaine Wilby is convinced that Carol's death was an accident, and converts a small part of the old house to a secret room where Ronald must hide-until she saves enough that they can move, and start over. She tells everyone that her son ran away.The plan works until Mrs. Wilby is taken by sudden illness. The house is sold to another family-a family with three pretty daughters...Lurking behind the walls, Ronald is tempted more than he can bear.
Bad Samaritan: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Charlie Peace (Charlie Peace #4)
by Robert BarnardWhen British policemen Charlie Pearce and Mike Oddie investigate the unsurprising murder of the village parish Lothario, they question Rosemary Sheffield, the vicar’s wife. Rosemary, who has recently “lost” her faith and been accused of immoral behavior with a Yugoslavian refugee, makes a perfect suspect. Another winning combination of plot, character, and wit from Barnard.
Bad Scene (A Colleen Hayes Mystery #3)
by Max TomlinsonUSA Today Best-Selling Author 1978 San Francisco—a cult leader in Ecuador—one woman's struggle to reconnect with her lost daughter before it is too late When PI and ex-con, Colleen Hayes, learns that a local neo-Nazi group are talking about shooting the mayor, she thinks it's just another rumor—until her source, a humble street newspaper vendor, winds up in SF General, beaten to a pulp. To add to her grief, she discovers that her runaway daughter, Pamela, might have joined a shadowy religious group, building a church in South America near a volcano that is about to erupt. Death is the path to perfection according to the charismatic young preacher—and the date is fast approaching. Colleen is desperate to find a way to stop her daughter from making the ultimate mistake before she—along with hundreds of others—lose their lives.Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben's gritty noir suspense While all of the novels in the Colleen Hayes Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:Vanishing in the Haight Tie Die Bad SceneLine of Darkness (coming August 2022)
Bad Secret Santa
by Francis GideonGreg does not want to go to another Christmas party. His job as the social media guy at a publishing house means he’s been hearing about Christmas since the summer and he’s lost all interest. But when Ray, his best friend from college, entices him into one last party before holiday break, Greg finds himself saying yes -- and is strapped with finding a last minute gift for a woman he hardly knows in a Secret Santa exchange.Inside the crowded mall, Greg meets a sexy guy in tight pants. Later that evening, Greg is visiting Ray and his girlfriend when the same hot guy from the mall arrives. His name is Jason, he’s friends with Ray’s girlfriend, and he’s Greg’s Secret Santa. Unfortunately, he is rather bad at his task, since the gift he wants to give Greg is just as much for himself, as well.
Bad Seed
by Sharon SalaCan she have the man of her dreams and the life she's always wanted?It's love at first sight when head pastry chef Brendan Pope meets private investigator Harley Banks at the Serenity Inn in Jubilee, KY. Harley is staying there for her latest investigation. But unknown to them both, Harley has a hitman after her, courtesy of the wrong-doer she put behind bars on her last case. The FBI gets involved to clean up the loose ends so Harley can continue the investigation at the inn. But after nearly losing her, Brendan will stop at nothing to make sure Harley is safe and the criminals get their comeuppance.Praise for New York Times bestseller Sharon Sala's thrilling romantic suspense:"Emotionally wrenching, sensually appealing, edgy and suspenseful, and hopeful and endearing."—USA Today for Going Gone"Vivid, gripping...this thriller keeps the pages turning."—Library Journal for Torn Apart"Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure."—Publishers Weekly for Going Once
Bad Seed (Cato Kwong)
by Alan CarterWhen wealthy property developer Francis Tan and his family are found slain in their mansion, Cato Kwong is forced to recall a personal history that makes his investigation doubly painful. The killer is elusive and brutal, and the investigation takes Cato to Shanghai. In a world of spoiled rich kids and cyber dragons, Cato is about to discover a whole lot more about the Chinese acquisition of Australian land—about those who play the game and those who die trying.
Bad Seed (Crypt Coffee #1)
by Gareth VaughnDane's a Decrypter down on his luck -- after accidentally dispatching the wrong creature, he's sent to a small town where the cryptids he hunts are sparse. Crypt Coffee becomes his business front, but instead of a thrilling new mission on the side, he's stuck sending ghosts back to where they came from. Dane can annoy customers, at least, and tries to scare off Professor Sean Sanderson when he starts poking around too much.But Sean isn’t about to stay away. Not when he hears about the murder of a former student, and definitely not if young, exciting Dane has information about it. But the more he allows himself to get dragged into this supernatural world of monsters and ghosts, the more the danger escalates. And if Sean and Dane aren’t careful, tracking down a murderer who can use magic might just get them killed.
Bad Seed: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (The DI Kate Fletcher Series #3)
by Heleyne HammersleyWhen the body of a woman is discovered near Doncaster’s red light district, DI Kate Fletcher is called to the scene. The victim has an abdominal wound that looks like a Caesarean incision, leading the police to believe she may have been pregnant. Kate’s team establish the woman’s identity but it soon becomes clear that those close to her have something to hide. The post-mortem reveals the victim wasn’t pregnant and, when a second body is discovered with similar wounds, the police realise they are hunting for a serial killer with a sinister fixation. Can Kate solve the case before another woman dies? And can a ruthless, methodical killer be brought to justice?
Bad Seed: A chilling, thrilling family drama for fans of Shari Lapena
by Jessica EamesFor fans of Adele Parks and Clare Mackintosh'Deceptively clever... Bad Seed is a chilling portrayal of how family can go terribly wrong.' - SHARI LAPENA, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door'I LOVED Bad Seed. Twisty, wonderfully written, genuinely gripping, shocking and compelling. Impossible to put down!' - KAREN HAMILTON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Perfect GirlfriendNicola is going to die. Just like her husband did. Nicola thought she'd gotten away with it. Since her husband died, life has been getting back on track. She has a new boyfriend, Phil. A new home, living next door to her brother-in-law, his wife and their children. She is closer than ever with her daughter, Sarah. She even likes her job at the local shop, though she's had some time off recently with illness. The doctor says its menopause, that it's nothing to worry about. As if he could know how she's feeling.Nicola is finally moving on with her life.But then she receives the note. Someone knows what she did. They know the secret she doesn't even think about when she is alone.And they want revenge.A gripping domestic thriller told from the points of view of three women from the same family, each with their own heart-wrenching revelation. 'I raced through this brilliantly twisty tale of family secrets and betrayals which kept me guessing at every turn. Clever and creepy and difficult to put down.' Phoebe Locke, author of The Tall Man and The July GirlsReaders LOVE Bad Seed:'I loved this book! Chilling, gripping and compelling' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Fast paced and totally engrossing' - Amazon reviewer'Couldn't put it down!' - Amazon reviewer
Bad Seed: A chilling, thrilling family drama for fans of Shari Lapena
by Jessica EamesFor fans of Adele Parks and Clare Mackintosh'Deceptively clever... Bad Seed is a chilling portrayal of how family can go terribly wrong.' - SHARI LAPENA, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door'I LOVED Bad Seed. Twisty, wonderfully written, genuinely gripping, shocking and compelling. Impossible to put down!' - KAREN HAMILTON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Perfect GirlfriendNicola is going to die. Just like her husband did.Nicola thought she'd gotten away with it. Since her husband died, life has been getting back on track. She has a new boyfriend, Phil. A new home, living next door to her brother-in-law, his wife and their children. She is closer than ever with her daughter, Sarah. She even likes her job at the local shop, though she's had some time off recently with illness. The doctor says its menopause, that it's nothing to worry about. As if he could know how she's feeling.Nicola is finally moving on with her life.But then she receives the note. Someone knows what she did. They know the secret she doesn't even think about when she is alone.And they want revenge.A gripping domestic thriller told from the points of view of three women from the same family, each with their own heart-wrenching revelation. 'I raced through this brilliantly twisty tale of family secrets and betrayals which kept me guessing at every turn. Clever and creepy and difficult to put down.' Phoebe Locke, author of The Tall Man and The July GirlsReaders LOVE Bad Seed:'I loved this book! Chilling, gripping and compelling' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Fast paced and totally engrossing' - Amazon reviewer'Couldn't put it down!' - Amazon reviewer
Bad Seed: A chilling, thrilling family drama for fans of Shari Lapena
by Jessica EamesA tragic death. A dark family secret. A past you can't escape. How well do you really know those closest to you?Sarah's world has descended into a nightmare. Her only hope of moving on is to find out the truth of what happened, and make sure the guilty are brought to justice. She is haunted by her dad's death, consumed by her grief and the memories of a cruel day that changed her life forever... she doesn't even know who she is anymore. But the future holds some hope for Sarah, as she tries to move forward.Nicola's future is not looking so hopeful. Since her husband died, the secret she's been keeping from her family - especially her daughter, Sarah - is eating away at her. The past is catching up with her, and the consequences will be devastating. A story about family, and of obsession, revenge and identity.
Bad Seeds
by Jassy MackenzieRelentless South African private investigator Jade de Jong tracks a saboteur in a race to prevent a nuclear disaster in Jassy Mackenzie’s new, pulse-pounding thriller. Despite her checkered history with law enforcement, Johannesburg private investigator Jade de Jong is attempting to operate on the right side of the law, confining herself to low-profile cases. But her remarkably attractive new employer, Ryan Gillespie, has tasked her with finding a missing security official after a break-in at the nuclear energy plant he runs. The target of her search is Carlos Botha, a skilled operative and a threat to national security.Jade traces Botha to a run-down suburb, but discovers she’s not the only one looking for him. Someone has put a hit out on Botha, and Jade forms an unlikely alliance with her mark in order to learn more. But how long can she keep up the facade of friendship before he realizes she’s been hired to track him?