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The Boy on Cinnamon Street
by Phoebe StoneA story about a wounded girl and the boy who won't give up on her.7th grader Louise should be the captain of her school's gymnastics team - but she isn't. She's fun and cute and should have lots of friends - but she doesn't. And there's a dreamy boy who has a crush on her - but somehow they never connect. Louise has everything going for her - so what is it that's holding her back?Phoebe Stone tells the winning story of the spring when 7th grader Louise Terrace wakes up, finds the courage to confront the painful family secret she's hiding from - and finally get the boy.
Boy Re-Meets Girl
by Patricia HaganMOST LIKELY TO...MARRY!?After fifteen years, was it too much for Kelly Sinclair to ask that her high school sweetheart at least be fat and bald and boring? Yup. The fact was, the grown-up Robert Brooks was even sexier than before. He was also rich and successful and...perfect.Kelly couldn't show up at the class reunion admitting her life was a total bust! So she waltzed in, pretending to be polished, perk...and happily married, just like Robert.But Robert had a secret of his own!
The Boy Recession
by Flynn MeaneyIt's all about supply and demand when a high school deals with the sudden exodus of male students. The boy recession has hit Julius P. Heil High, and the remaining boys find that their stock is on the rise: With little competition, even the most unlikely guys have a good chance at making the team and getting the girl. Guitar-strumming, class-skipping Hunter Fahrenbach never wanted to be a hot commodity, but the popular girls can't help but notice his unconventional good looks. With a little work, he might even by boyfriend material. But for down-to-earth Kelly Robbins, the boy recession is causing all sorts of problems. She has secretly liked her good friend Hunter for a while now, but how can she stand out in a crowd of overzealous Spandexers? As if dating wasn't hard enough without a four-to-one ratio!
Boy Shattered
by Eli EastonPopular athlete Brian had everything until a school shooter nearly killed him. He survived the massacre with the help of a hero—his classmate Landon, who faced death to help others… and who is openly gay. Brian might be alive, but he can’t face his fears or move on, especially since the shooters were never caught. He’s falling apart, and he can only reach for Landon and hope Landon will take his hand a second time. Landon did what anyone would do when he found Brian dying on the cafeteria floor. He doesn’t think of himself as a hero, but he’s ready to take a stand against the gun violence tearing apart the lives of young people—people like Brian, who returned to school a shadow of the happy, outgoing quarterback Landon used to admire. Brian still needs him, and as their friendship grows and deepens, wounds might begin to heal. The bond they share could lead a new start for them both. Only the terror that visited Jefferson Waller High School isn’t over yet.
A Boy to Remember
by Cynthia ThomasonYou can't live a lie forever One magical summer-that was all it took for Alexis Foster to fall deeply in love with Daniel Chandler. And then she gave him up to keep Daniel from sacrificing his own dreams. But the passionate bond they shared is rekindled when Alex returns to her family's farm...with a powerful secret. Daniel is Ohio's youngest state senator, and his star is on the rise. He's also discovering a kindred spirit in Alex's seventeen-year-old daughter. Alex has to tell him the truth even though it risks his political future...and may cost her the two people she loves most.
Boy Toy
by Barry LygaJosh Mendel has a secret. Unfortunately, everyone knows what it is. Five years ago, Josh’s life changed. Drastically. And everyone in his school, his town—seems like the world—thinks they understand. But they don’t—they can’t. And now, about to graduate from high school, Josh is still trying to sort through the pieces. First there’s Rachel, the girl he thought he’d lost years ago. She’s back, and she’s determined to be part of his life, whether he wants her there or not.Then there are college decisions to make, and the toughest baseball game of his life coming up, and a coach who won’t stop pushing Josh all the way to the brink. And then there’s Eve. Her return brings with it all the memories of Josh’s past. It’s time for Josh to face the truth about what happened. If only he knew what the truth was . . .
The Boy Toy
by Nicola MarshA woman ready to give up on love meets her match in a man she never expected to fall for in this heartwarming and steamy new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Nicola Marsh. For almost a decade, successful 37-year-old Samira Broderick has used her bustling LA practice as an excuse to avoid a trip home to Australia. She still resents her meddling Indian mother for arranging her marriage to a man who didn't stick around when the going got tough, but now with a new job Down Under, she's finally ready to reconnect with her. And while she's there, a hot international fling might be just what she needs to get out of her recent funk. Aussie stuntman, Rory Radcliffe, has been hiding his stutter for years by avoiding speaking roles. When a job he can't refuse comes up as a reality show host, he knows he'll need some help for the audition: a dialect coach. But he finds himself at a loss for words when he discovers it's the same sexy woman with whom he just had a mind-blowing one-night stand... Samira can think of many reasons why Rory is completely wrong for her: he's ten years her junior, for one, and he's not Indian--something Samira's mother would never approve of. Even if things were to get serious, there's no reason to tell her mother...is there?
Boy Toys
by J. M. SnyderJason's boyfriend Chad recently moved out, effectively ending their relationship. A few weeks before Christmas, Barry calls to invite Jason to a holiday party in the hopes of cheering him up. Turns out it's a sexy toy party, and when Jason's talked into helping out, the sexy host Nigel has something special in store for him after the party.
The Boy Who Came In From the Cold (The Boy Who Came In From the Cold and Anything Could Happen)
by B. G. ThomasTodd Burton has had enough of small-town Buckman. His abusive stepfather calls him a fag; his friend Austin makes him realize he may be gay, but Todd doesn't want to admit his stepfather is right; and he dreams of being a chef. Three good reasons to flee his hometown and pursue greener pastures. But when Todd reaches the big city, his luck runs dry. Soon he can't pay his rent and gets evicted. In the middle of a snowstorm. Gabe Richards is a wealthy businessman with enough wounds of his own to make him afraid of ever being intimate again. But when he sees Todd outside his building, freezing to death, he takes pity on him and takes him in from the cold. To their mutual surprise, Todd and Gabe find themselves drawn to each other. "One night" turns into a week. Maybe letting a man in from the cold can melt the ice around Gabe's heart--and maybe getting evicted will turn Todd's luck around.
The Boy Who Made it Rain
by Brian ConaghanBrian Conaghan’s first book.For age 13+. "innovative and insightful... couldn’t wait to devour part two" - Times Educational Supplement"I was utterly flabbergasted... one of the most compelling novels I've ever read" - Heffers Review, Cambridge "Brilliant writing, brilliant structure, brilliant book" - Des Dillon, author of Me and Ma Gal"definitely up there with the modern classics" - What? Magazine"A Must-Read for Teens and Adults: The Boy Who Made It Rain is an innovative novel that will keep you glued to the story until you turn the last page and learn the final outcome." - Fran Lewis, New York Reviewer.The storyWhen a school tragedy happens, you probably lay the blame on society, the Internet, TV or violent films. Not many of you think it could be the parents' or the teachers' fault, do you? But then, is it? We all have our say, spout off opinions in different directions according to our view of the world. In this novel, too, they all have their say, but who's right?At only sixteen Clem's world is turned upside down. His Willy-Loman-like father, a travelling salesman and a loser, is transferred from Eastbourne to Glasgow and along with him go Clem and his meek accommodating mother. But Glasgow is rough and Clem's posh English accent is not well-accepted in the sink school he attends. And he's a brilliant scholar. He soon becomes the target for McEvoy's group of thugs for whom slashing faces is the most important ambition in their depraved lives.
The Boy Who Made Them Love Again
by Scarlet WilsonFrom Dr Storm to devoted dadWhen Luke Storm ended his relationship with Abby Tyler, he thought that he was doing the right thing. Abby so wanted children and Luke knew he could never give them to her. Now, five years later, when he meets Abby again, and with a little boy of her own, Luke is rocked. She’s as gorgeous and adorable as ever, but he realises that if he wants Abby back in his life, he has to let her special little son into his heart and become the father he never expected to be...
The Boy with Stars on His Ceiling
by Lew BullSeventeen-year-old Joshua Jones is a fun-loving boy with the usual troubles -- bullying at school and being in the closet. Now his mother insists he see a psychologist. Is this because he speaks to his dead father's ashes in their golden urn? Joshua doesn't know and, worse, no one will tell him anything.When Joshua joins an extracurricular drama school, he not only discovers that he is naturally talented, but he also finds love in the form of Michael Armstrong, whose parents are both accepting of their son’s gayness. With Michael’s friendship and encouragement, Josh comes out of the closet and into his true self.However, Joshua’s mother blames Michael for Joshua’s gayness. How will the boys resolve this? Will Joshua and his mother be able to deal with the issues of coming out?
The Boy with the Bookstore
by Sarah Echavarre SmithWhen a baker meets the bookshop owner of her dreams, and he turns into her nemesis, they&’ll both have to read between the lines to avoid a career-ending recipe for disaster.Max Boyson looks good...from a distance. But up close and personal, the tattooed hottie Joelle Prima has been crushing on for the past year and half has turned into the prime example of why you shouldn&’t judge a book by his delectable cover. When she first learned about the massive renovation to the building they share, Joelle imagined that temporarily combining her Filipino bakery with Max&’s neighboring bookstore would be the perfect opening chapter to their happily ever after. In her fantasies they fed each other bibingka and pandesal while discussing Jane Austen and cooing over her pet hamster, Pumpkin. Reality, however...is quite different. Her gallant prince turned out to be a stubborn toad who snaps at her in front of customers, dries his wet clothes in her oven, and helps himself to the yummy pastries in her display case without asking. But beneath Max&’s grumpy glares, Joelle senses a rising heat—and a softening heart. And when they discover the real reason for the renovation, they&’ll have to put both their business senses and their feelings for each other to the test.
The Boy You Always Wanted
by Michelle QuachFrom Not Here to Be Liked author Michelle Quach comes a smartly funny, heartfelt story told in dual POV about a young woman roping in her childhood crush to act as an honorary male heir to fulfill her grandfather’s dying wish. A story about first love, familial duties, and finding yourself—perfect for fans of Emiko Jean and Loan Le.Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out. He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Her solution? Ask Ollie Tran, a family friend (and former crush, not that it matters), to pretend to be ceremonially adopted and act like the grandson her A Gung never had.Ollie has always made a point of avoiding the odd, too blunt (and fine, sort of cute) Francine, whose intensity has always made him uncomfortable. So when she asks him to help deceive her dying A Gung, Ollie’s definitely not down. He doesn’t get why anyone would go to such lengths, even for family. Especially with a backwards (and sexist, Ollie keeps stressing) scheme like this.Francine, however, is determined to make it work, and soon Ollie finds himself more invested in her plan—and in her—than he ever thought possible. But as the tangled lies and feelings pile up, Francine will have to discover what exactly she needs for herself—and from Ollie. Because sometimes the boy you always wanted isn’t what you expected.
Boyfriend 101: A Gay Guy's Guide to Dating, Romance, and Finding True Love
by Jim SullivanYou've done the bar thing. You've let your best friend set you up. You've even logged on to a gay dating website. But the man of your dreams is still out there, just waiting for you to find him. What's a gay guy to do? Look no further than this book. Whether you're new to the dating scene or just wanting a refresher course, in Boyfriend 101 you'll find an abundance of practical tips for meeting the right man (and avoiding the wrong ones) and keeping him (and you) interested for the long term. Topics include: *Deciding what you need versus what you want in a boyfriend *Icebreakers that actually work *Expanding your social network *The best places to meet men *Writing a hot personal ad or online profile *First-date protocols (or, Waiting until after the third date to have sex) *Discussing HIV and negotiating safe sex *Maintaining a healthy body image *Overcoming fear of abandonment *Creating healthy lines of communication with your boyfriend From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Boyfriend App
by Katie SiseFrom stunning new talent Katie Sise comes an irresistible Cinderella story with a tech twist. Computer whiz Audrey McCarthy feels most at home in a tech lab, surrounded by her fellow geeks. Once popular and fearless, she hasn't been the same since her dad died. And her ex–best friend, gorgeous queen bee Blake Dawkins, has turned into her worst nightmare. Audrey is counting the minutes until high school is over and she can get the hell out of Dodge and go to college—that is, if she can find a scholarship. So when Public Corporation, a giant tech company, announces a contest for the best app developed by a high schooler—with $200,000 in prize money—Audrey is spurred into action. She comes up with an idea so simple, yet so brilliant, she can't believe it hasn't been done: the Boyfriend App. With a simple touch of the screen, romance blooms among the unlikeliest couples at school, and people start to take notice. But it's not quite enough. To beat out the competition, Audrey will have to dig deeper. And she does—right into a scandal that would rock Public to its core. Suddenly the Boyfriend App lands Audrey where she never expected to be: in the middle of the limelight, passionately kissed by the hottest guys in school, causing complete and utter mayhem. But can it bring her true love?
The Boyfriend Bracket
by Kate EvangelistaThe only way to get over a hopeless crush is to find someone new...Enter: The Boyfriend Bracket!Putting a new spin on a classic trope, Kate Evangelista explores family bonds, changing relationships, and senior year as our heroine tries to get over her brother’s best friend. Stella has had a hopeless crush on Will, her older brother's best friend FOREVER, but now that Cam and Will have graduated and are going off to college, this year is her chance to really strike out on her own. Without her overprotective brother and his sidekick around to distract her, she can focus on having all the typical high school experiences that she's always dreamed of—starting with finding a boyfriend! With the help of her best friend, Franklin, she comes up with the perfect plan to have a boyfriend by Christmas: The Boyfriend Bracket. Or it seems like the perfect plan . . . right up until Will starts showing up again. How is she supposed to find the perfect boyfriend when none of her dates measure up to the one boy she can never have?The Boyfriend Bracket puts a new spin on a classic genre in a fun, unforgettable way.Praise for Kate Evangelista:“Kate Evangelista’s romantic story skills leave you wanting more”—YA Books Central on No Holding Back“It’s a great mix of romance, drama, and friendships!”—Inah at The Bibliophile Confessions on No Second Chances
Boyfriend by Christmas: The wonderful uplifting Christmas read for 2022!
by Jenny StallardGet cosy this Christmas with the utterly heartwarming and hilarious romcom perfect for the cold nights'A totally relatable 21st century fairytale!' 5***** Reader Review'If you love Christmas and you love a good heartwarming story, you'll love this book!' 5***** Reader Review'A fabulously fun, light-hearted read. Charming, witty and bang on point' 5***** Reader Review__________Genie Havisham wants this Christmas to be different.While her job as a London dating journalist may seem all about the romance, Genie is perpetually single and tired of spending the cold nights alone.So when her work presents her toughest deadline yet - find a boyfriend by Christmas, or find a new job - she realises it's now or never. Genie immediately sets out to find where all the eligible bachelors in London have been hiding. But among the terrible dates, one night stands, and the unexpected return of her 'supposedly reformed' ex-boyfriend, could Genie have overlooked what's been right under her nose all along? . . .The must-read Christmas romance for 2022! Perfect for fans of Beth Moran, Mandy Baggot, Heidi Swain and Phillipa Ashley. __________'Hilarious, light-hearted fun . . . I couldn't put the book down' 5***** Reader Review'Funny, real, heart-warming. I loved it!' 5***** Reader Review
The Boyfriend Candidate: A Novel
by Ashley Winstead&“Charming, swoony, and utterly unputdownable. I LOVE this book!&” —LYNN PAINTER, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the MoviesA laugh-out-loud rom-com about learning to embrace living outside your comfort zone.As a shy school librarian, Alexis Stone is comfortable keeping out of the spotlight. But when she&’s dumped for being too meek—in bed!—she decides she needs to change. And what better way to kick-start her new more adventurous life than with her first one-night stand?Enter Logan, the gorgeous, foul-mouthed stranger she meets at a hotel bar. Audacious and filterless, Logan is Alexis&’s opposite—and boy, do opposites attract! Just as she&’s about to fulfill her hookup wish, the hotel catches fire in a freak lightning storm. In their rush to escape, Logan is discovered carrying her into the street, where people are waiting with cameras. Cameras Logan promptly—and shockingly—flees.Alexis is bewildered until suddenly pictures of her and Logan escaping the fire are all over the internet. Turns out Logan is none other than Logan Arthur, the hotshot candidate challenging the Texas governor&’s seat. The salacious scandal is poised to sink his career—and jeopardize Alexis&’s job—until a solution is proposed: he and Alexis could pretend to be in a relationship until election day…in two months. What could possibly go wrong?
Boyfriend Countdown
by J. D. WalkerMilo Slowiak is perfectly happy to sleep with a different guy, most nights. Nelson Agnew -- a frequent buddy in Milo's bed -- has been fine with that, too, until Christmas Day, when he changes the rules. Now Nelson wants a relationship, and Milo has until New Year's Day to make his decision.At first, Milo is upset and decides he doesn't need Nelson. After all, he has all those names in his little black book to choose from. Yet sex with others doesn't erase the lingering feeling that Milo could be missing out on something wonderful, whether or not he's ready for it or can trust his feelings on the matter.After a heated confrontation, Milo realizes two things: he wants Nelson for more than a notch on his bed post, and Nelson has been in love with him from the beginning. Can Milo change for the better?
The Boyfriend Cruise (Pride of the Caribbean #1)
by Deanna WadsworthA Pride of the Caribbean GetawayThe Pride of the Caribbean is a cruise ship unlike any other. Paranormals working on board the enchanted ship hide in plain sight, under the benevolent protection of a demigod captain and his fairy husband. And this is a shipboard romance unlike any other. Josh Gilbert’s well-meaning family booked a gay-friendly cruise for Christmas in order to find Josh a boyfriend. Hoping to escape the constant parade of bachelors—and the collapsible fishing rod dangling mistletoe his mom keeps in her purse—Josh takes solace in a growing friendship with the ship’s photographer, Nathan. Though Josh is falling for Nathan, he worries it will never be more than a shipboard fling. Nathan recently became aware of his incubus heritage and has finally learned how to control his demon side. But Josh has awakened more than just the demon’s need for orgasms—Josh has awakened Nathan’s heart. What’s developing between them is the real thing, but can Josh ever accept Nathan’s promiscuous past… and love a sex demon? Amid lush tropical settings, family hilarity, holiday costume parties, sexy snorkeling adventures, gingerbread martinis, and mythical creatures, will Josh get his Christmas wish and finally find the true love he’s wanted for so long?
The Boyfriend Fix
by Lee PiniRenowned surgeon Ben McNatt is up for the job of his dreams, and when he gets it, he&’ll be the youngest chief of neurosurgery in his hospital&’s history. His success rate is flawless, but his perceived lack of compassion is hurting his chances. He&’s always viewed relationships as a distraction, but a loving partner might change his colleagues&’ ideas about his heartlessness. He&’ll do whatever it takes for this promotion—even pretend to date. The natural choice for his fake boyfriend is the cute guy at the coffee shop. Jamie Anderson is in student loan debt up to his eyeballs. He has three roommates, and not in a quirky found-family way. He works sixty hours a week as a barista, and his boss won&’t stop hitting on him. He&’s even given up on love. He makes do with fantasies about the hot doctor that comes in for coffee every day like clockwork. A fake relationship might solve Jamie&’s handsy boss problem too. And there&’s no way it will lead to real feelings when that&’s the last thing either of them wants. So why are they having so much trouble convincing themselves they aren&’t falling for each other?
A Boyfriend for Christmas
by Iyana JennaCold, injured, and afraid, Oliver wants a boyfriend, a new one, who is nothing like his ex. Yet after the ordeal he experienced last time, he doesn’t want to get burned again.Little does he know that Santa Claus and the Big Boss have a surprise for him in the form of Derek. When he sees the miserable condition Oliver is in, Derek is all too willing to fulfill the role of boyfriend.But can Oliver trust Derek with his heart?
Boyfriend for Hire
by Gail ChianeseIn this sexy new series, author Gail Chianese celebrates the heart--and the heat--of modern dating. This time, a temporary boyfriend may be the right man for a permanent position... The only girl in a family of three brothers, Tawny Torres has had enough of waiting on men. She has her life and her career all mapped out, and neither includes an apron, an iron, or a husband--yet. But when a new job emphasizes a healthy balance of work and play, she needs a guy to stand in as her love interest at a company picnic. Gorgeous charmer David "King of Pleasure" Farber fits the bill perfectly--so well that Tawny is shocked to realize she's having a hard time letting him go... David's a confirmed bachelor, but he can't get enough of Tawny's firecracker combination of tough and tender. Unfortunately, he's overloaded with work at his construction firm and now definitely isn't the time for distraction--he struggles enough with that already. Still, he can't ignore his feelings for Tawny. He'll just have to convince her that he's more than a boyfriend-for-hire. And she'll have to prove he can trust her with his biggest secret...
Boyfriend Lessons: A faking it romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals #2)
by Sophia Singh SassonWhat happens when a shy socialite asks a man she just met, &“Will you give me boyfriend lessons?&” Find out in this Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals novel by Sophia Singh Sasson.Her cardinal rule for learning the ropes of romance?Don&’t fall for the teacher! Shy Lone Star heiress Caitlyn Lattimore is eager to ditch her wallflower status. So when her best friend playfully suggests she practice dating, Caitlyn goes one further. She asks friend of a friend Dev Mallik to give her boyfriend lessons. The spark between them soon turns fun into fire. But is Caitlyn setting herself up for heartbreak? Because Dev&’s exacting parents want just the right woman for their son—and they aren&’t so sure she&’s the one…From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series: Book 1: Staking a Claim by Janice MaynardBook 2: Boyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh SassonBook 3: On Opposite Sides by Cat SchieldBook 4: Rivalry at Play by Nadine GonzalezBook 5: Vacation Crush by Yahrah St. John