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Brethren: Brethren Trilogy Book 1 (Brethren Trilogy)
by Robyn YoungFrom the burning plains of Syria to the filthy backstreets of Paris and London, Brethren is the story of Will Campbell, coming of age in a time of conspiracy, passion, politics and war. Will longs to become a Knight Templar, but first he must serve as an apprentice to the foul-tempered scholar Everard, a man of dangerous secrets. Meanwhile, a new star is rising in the east. Amir Baybars has fought his way from slavery to become a fearsome commander, driven by an unquenchable desire to free the Holy Land from the European invaders. In the epic tradition of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Manda Scott, Brethren brilliantly evokes that extraordinary clash of civilizations known in the West as the Crusades.(P)2007 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Brett's New Game Plan (Afterlife #2)
by Drew HuntCollege football player Brett is devastated when he learns Gavin, the man he’s waited for in Heaven, is married and intends to spend his afterlife with his wife, who predeceased him.Lost, Brett leans heavily on his friends, his dads Colton and Dennis, as well as his work as a vet tech. Brett is assigned the rehabilitation of Willow, a tall sorrel horse, who died in a lightning strike. However, where Willow goes, so does Jake Rushton, the cowboy who rides him.Can Jake adjust to life in Heaven and, for the first time, allow someone close enough to love and care for him? Despite past hurts, can Brett be all Jake needs him to be?
A Brevia Beginning
by Michelle MajorA lawyer seeking forgiveness for her role in a legal battle returns to a small town and finds love and healing in this romance from a USA Today bestseller.The higher your walls . . .Lexi Preston has gone from the courtroom to the barroom—as the world’s worst waitress at Brevia’s hot spot Riley’s Bar. Lexi’s back in town to right old wrongs, not to fall in love—but she’s finding it awfully hard to avoid her impossibly gorgeous new boss.. . . the harder you fall.Former US marshal Scott Callahan is still grieving his partner’s death—and recovering from one drunken night when he bought himself a bar. Scott just can’t deal with the way Lexi makes him feel. The ravishing redhead might get his heart racing, but she couldn’t take an order if her life depended on it! Will Scott resist Lexi and all she has to offer, or will he find the love he’s always craved?
Brew or Die: A Java Jive Mystery
by Caroline FardigNashville’s perkiest private eye—coffeehouse manager Juliet Langley—goes undercover in the party-planning industry to solve a suspicious death in this thrilling cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Caroline Fardig. Inspired by her past sleuthing successes, Juliet Langley has officially joined the ranks of Nashville’s licensed private investigators. Her best friend, Pete Bennett, doesn’t worry that her detective work might interfere with her full-time job running his coffeehouse, Java Jive. He just wishes she would spend her free time rejoining the local music scene instead of tailing cheating spouses. But when one of Java Jive’s baristas, Shane, asks Juliet to look into the suspicious death of his fiancée, Pete encourages her to plow full steam ahead. Since his fiancée died on the job, Shane suspects that her party-planning colleagues are up to something criminal—and will do anything to keep it quiet. After Juliet recruits Pete to go undercover with her at a wedding showcase, she discovers that white lace and black satin have a way of hiding big, fat secrets. If that weren’t enough to fill her plate, her latest P.I. job has her crossing paths with her ex, Detective Ryder Hamilton. They’re barely on speaking terms, but to solve the case, they might have to cooperate. No matter where Juliet goes, she’s brewing up trouble. Don’t miss any of Caroline Fardig’s thrilling Java Jive mysteries: DEATH BEFORE DECAF | MUG SHOT | A WHOLE LATTE MURDER | BREW OR DIE “I was hooked from the first page. I loved it!”—Dorothy Cannell, award-winning author of the Ellie Haskell mysteries, on Death Before Decaf “This author comes up with some very interesting ways to kill someone, and her injection of humor at just the right time is perfect. On its own, Mug Shot is a really good read, but if you follow the series, it will be even better.”—Linda Thompson, host of The Authors Show
Brewed with Love
by Shelly PageA cozy sapphic romantasy about a teen witch trying to keep her family&’s apothecary up and running, with a little help from her ex-best friend—and first crush.&“Brewed with Love will charm readers with its magic potions, quirky town, sweet romance, and witchy vibes.&” —F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of OtherworldlyPlant witch Sage Bishop intends to run her family&’s apothecary one day. The doors just have to stay open until she can take over from her nana. That&’s why she spends all her time perfecting a tonic that&’ll put Bishop Brews on the map.She certainly doesn&’t need their latest hire—and her ex–best friend—Ximena Reyes causing any distractions. Alas, at the first sight of Ximena&’s cheeky smile, Sage flees the shop, allowing someone to break into Bishop Brews and steal the tonic she&’s been tinkering with, one that wipes their high school cheer captain&’s memory.With Bishop Brews now at risk of being shut down, Sage reluctantly partners with Ximena to find the culprit. As the mystery deepens, so do pesky old feelings. Their first kiss and Ximena&’s subsequent ghosting keep replaying in Sage&’s mind. Will she be able to resist Ximena&’s charm, or will she let it work its magic for a second chance at love?
Brewing Up a Bad Boy: A Spicy Small Town Second Chance Romance (WiCKed Sisters)
by Katherine GarberaA tea shop owner good girl and a reformed microbrewer bad boy reunite in this wonderfully wicked love story.Sometimes the second sip is sweetest. In the cozy town of Birch Lake, tea shop owner Poppy Kitchener thought she&’d left her mistakes, and her failed marriage, in the past. But when her ex-husband, Alistair Miller, turns up—as charming and irritatingly handsome as ever—those old feelings float to the surface. To top it off, he has a puzzling proposition: pretend they&’re still married for his cousin&’s wedding in exchange for a lucrative business deal with his family. Easy enough, right? After all, this could be Poppy&’s last chance to get closure, grow her business and use Alistair&’s knowledge of microbrewing to help her finish that winning recipe for the tea competition. But even after all this time, he still knows how to make her laugh. And he&’s changed in ways that make Poppy wonder about the man he&’s become… Can she trust this new Alistair with her heart, or will a second chance brew up disaster? From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…WiCKed SistersBook 1: The Bookbinder's Guide to LoveBook 2: How to Charm a NerdBook 3: Brewing Up a Bad Boy
Briana
by Ruth LanganTHE O'NEIL SAGA A family driven by destiny! Briana O'Neil… Regaled with tales of her brothers' adventures, Briana hoped to follow in their footsteps and fight for the freedom of their homeland. But while she'd dreamed of joining the fray, she'd never considered that she herself would ever fall victim to an enemy's sword… Keane O'Mara… When embittered Keane O'Mara found the wounded Briana, he thought the fight for freedom had claimed another innocent, but her remarkable recovery lit a spark of hope deep within him. And he knew that with this woman by his side they would soon regain what was rightfully theirs!
Brian's Mate
by Hollis ShilohBrian is the alpha of the least impressive pack of wolves at the whole Moon Ceremony. When a human is discovered uninvited in their midst, he bonds with the man to save his life. Luke doesn't know about all this wolf stuff, but he's starting to develop feelings for the gentle man who rescued him. Both Brian and Luke expect to quietly dissolve the bond later. But feelings intervene, and some bonds are not so easy to cast aside. Building a life together as alphas will take love and hard work--especially when new wolves keep inviting themselves into their lives.
Briar Girls
by Rebecca Kim WellsThe Cruel Prince meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this epic reimagining of &“The Sleeping Beauty&” that follows a teen girl on a quest to wake a sleeping princess in an enchanted forest, while searching for the truth behind her own deadly curse.Lena has a secret: the touch of her skin can kill. Cursed by a witch before she was born, Lena has always lived in fear and isolation. But after a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee to a village near the Silence, a mysterious forest with a reputation for luring people into the trees, never to be seen again… Until the night an enigmatic girl stumbles out of the Silence and into Lena&’s sheltered world. Miranda comes from the Gather, a city in the forest brimming with magic. She is on a quest to wake a sleeping princess believed to hold the key to liberating the Gather from its tyrannical ruler—and she offers Lena a bargain. If Lena assists her on her journey, Miranda will help her break the curse. Mesmerized by Miranda and her promise of a new life, Lena jumps at the chance. But the deeper into the Silence she goes, the more she suspects she&’s been lied to—about her family&’s history, her curse, and her future. As the shadows close in, Lena must choose who to trust and decide whether it&’s more important to have freedom…or power.
Briar Queen: A Night And Nothing Novel (Night and Nothing Novels)
by Katherine HarbourThe dark, moody, and mystical fantasy begun in Thorn Jack, the first novel in the Night and Nothing series, continues in this bewitching follow up—an intriguing blend of Twilight, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alice in Wonderland, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream—in which Finn Sullivan discovers that her town, Fair Hollow, borders a dangerous otherworld . . .Serafina Sullivan and her father left San Francisco to escape the painful memory of her older sister Lily Rose’s suicide. But soon after she arrived in bohemian Fair Hollow, New York, Finn discovered a terrifying secret connected to Lily Rose. The placid surface of this picture-perfect town concealed an eerie supernatural world—and at its center, the wealthy, beautiful, and terrifying Fata family.Though the striking and mysterious Jack Fata tried to push Finn away to protect her, their attraction was too powerful to resist. To save him, Finn—a girl named for the angels and a brave Irish prince—banished a cabal of malevolent enemies to shadows, freeing him from their diabolical grip.Now, the rhythm of life in Fair Hollow is beginning to feel a little closer to ordinary. But Finn knows better than to be lulled by this comfortable sense of normalcy. It’s just the calm before the storm. For soon, a chance encounter outside the magical Brambleberry Books will lead her down a rabbit hole, into a fairy world of secrets and legacies . . . straight towards the shocking truth about her sister’s death.Lush and gorgeously written, featuring star-crossed lovers and the collision of the magical and the mundane, Briar Queen will appeal to the fans of Cassandra Clare’s bestselling Mortal Instruments series and Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely.
Briar Rose
by Kimberly CatesHistorical romance set in nineteenth-century Ireland, sequel to Magic. A gypsy healer takes in a wounded soldier. She will have to heal not only his physical wounds, but his emotional wounds as well.
Briar Rose
by Robert CooverCoover puts his unique spin on one of the oldest and best-known of all fairy tales, "Sleeping Beauty", telling the story of a prince trapped in the briars; a sleeping beauty who cannot awaken, dreaming of a succession of kissing princes; and the old spell-casting fairy who inhabits the princess's dreams, regaling her with legends of other sleeping beauties and trying to imagine the nature of human desire.
Briar Rose
by Lila DuboisThere once was a beautiful princess, afflicted with a terrible curse. There once was a handsome prince, destined to break the curse.Hey wait, this sounds familiar. . .When the beautiful Princess Aurora was a baby, her parents brought the whole kingdom together to celebrate. Three gracious fairies attended, giving her wonderful gifts, as did the evil Maleficent. No, seriously, I've heard this story. But the fairy godmothers didn't care about the princess; all they wanted was to impress the king. The final gift they granted was crippling obedience. Maleficent twisted their gift, changing it so that if Aurora pricked herself on a briar rose the obedience curse would be lifted. Oh. Wait, what? That's not how the story goes. Briar Rose from Award winning, fantasy author Lila Dubois is an adult fairy tale that will keep you turning the pages. Discover who wins the heart of a princess in a new twist on an old favorite. Aurora lived the first eleven years of her life as the perfect obedient princess until one day the teenage Prince Phillip gave her a mangy briar rose. Freed from her obedience, Aurora ran wild, sneaking into the woods and going by the name Rose. One day she met a very handsome hunter, named Hawk, who has a secret of his own. They fall in to bed, and then in love, but keep their secrets, and when Aurora returns to her father's castle to tell him about Hawk and to renounce her royal status, things go terribly wrong. This medieval, adult fairy tale contains fairy godmothers, princes, princesses, kings, and queens, along with some not so nice fairy tale villains. Briar Rose is not intended for readers under the age of 18. (2010) Liquid Silver Books
Brickell Avenue Ambush (South Beach Security #2)
by Caridad PiñeiroHe&’ll keep her safe Even as their attraction intensifies with every hot Miami night… Mariela Hernandez has a target on her back, thanks to her abusive ex-husband&’s latest plot. Teaming up with Ricky Gonzalez and his family&’s respected private security firm is her only chance at survival. Keeping the vulnerable woman safe isn&’t easy. Neither is denying their growing attraction. But with bullets flying, Ricky will risk it all to be the hero Mariela needs…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the South Beach Security series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Lost in Little HavanaBook 2: Brickell Avenue AmbushBook 3: Biscayne Bay Breach
Brickhouse
by Rita EwingFitness superstar Nona Simms worked hard to make Brickhouse one of the hottest gyms in the city. Now corrupt city politics is coming uptown to Harlem, and Nona's dream is slated for the wrecking ball. Nona's a fighter, though, and she's gathering her friends around her for support against the special interests. However, her handsome business partner, Allen, is weighed down by a shattering secret that could destroy both their futures. Best girlfriend Leila is suffering through the disintegration of her marriage to a New York Knicks superstar. And Nona's being pulled into a web of treachery, deceit, and scandal that stretches into the very highest circles of New York power. Things look hopeless, but help is on the horizon-coming on strong from the last place Nona Simms ever expected to find it . . . and from the last man she ever expected to love.
The Bricklayer (Workplace Encounters #3)
by Serena YatesA Workplace Encounters BookMike Brown has been a bricklayer working for the same construction company since leaving high school at eighteen. While building a conservatory for a Victorian house northwest of downtown Baltimore, Mike meets Ash, the landscaper hired to restore the gardens, when Ash distractedly stumbles over some of Mike's equipment. Mike offers to take Ash to dinner as an apology, Ash hesitantly agrees, and the two men start dating. Then Mike is pulled away from his next assignment of building fireplaces by a promotion he doesn't want, only to be fired for incompetence two weeks later. With Ash's support, Mike must figure out who sabotaged his work, and why, before he faces a lawsuit.
Bridal Armor
by Debra WebbTwo agents' forgotten love is rekindled in USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb's Colby Agency: The Specialists series. Someone was out to get Thomas Casey. His profession had taught him to trust no one. So when Johara di Rossi abducted him on his way to his beloved niece's wedding, Thomas assumed the worst-despite their intimate history. Though attachments made him vulnerable, Thomas was haunted by regret for walking away from Jo years ago. No other woman had stirred such intense desire in him. Now, snowbound in an isolated cabin, with a determined enemy from his past closing in, suspicion begins to melt away as the embers of their passion reignite.
The Bridal Arrangement
by Cindy GerardLee Savage thundered into Montana to claim what was his— Shiloh Ranch and a virgin bride. As a young man he’ d watched Ellie Shiloh come into this world, and now Lee’ s promise to protect the naive young beauty bound them forever. Ellie’ s feelings for him glittered in her sensuous, admiring eyes, but for Lee, matrimony did not mean love. Still, their marriage bed was not off-limits, for Ellie was eager for her first taste of ecstasy. Despite their perfect harmony in the bedroom, this bridegroom would never confess to needing his wife! The stirring in his soul, that tornado of emotion, was merely duty— or could it be love?
The Bridal Bargain (The Kings of Australia #2)
by Emma DarcyPowerful Antonio King is on hot coals, fighting not to mix business with pleasure with his new employee Hannah O'Neill. Yet when Hannah's past catches up with her and the risk of losing this intensely desirable woman stares him in the face, a passionate possessiveness drives him to an impulsive solution: marriage!
The Bridal Bet
by Trish WylieRyan Callaghan and Molly O'Brien have been best friends forever. But a childhood game turns serious when Ryan dares Molly to pretend they're dating -- and she accepts! Ryan's quick to point out that pretend couples have to do a lot of very real kissing. And, as old friends become brand-new lovers, Molly realizes that the stakes for this bet are far higher than she had first thought....
Bridal Boot Camp
by Meg CabotFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot comes the first story in her Little Bridge Island series—which also includes an excerpt from her forthcoming new full-length novel No Judgments!Looking for a tropical escape?Welcome to Little Bridge, one of the smallest—and most beautiful—islands in the Florida Keys, home to sandy white beaches, salt-rimmed margaritas, stunning sunsets, and some of the quirkiest—but also kindest and most resourceful—people you’ll ever meet.Physical trainer Roberta “Rob” James moved to Little Bridge hoping she’d found paradise, but things haven’t turned out quite as she’d hoped. The closest Rob has come to her “happily ever after” is happy hour at the Mermaid Café with her buddy Bree, the bartender slash waitress who’s got romance problems of her own.But Rob’s situation suddenly changes when sheriff’s deputy Ryan Martinez accidentally enrolls in her bridal boot camp class. Turning mush into metal in time for the big day is Rob’s passion (because even the happiest bride could use a little toning).But what happens when a guy who’s all mush meets a girl who’s all metal?They discover they have a lot to learn . . . about each other, themselves, and the island paradise they’ve come to call home.
Bridal Boot Camp: a Little Bridge Island novella
by Meg Cabot'Meg Cabot is chick-lit royalty' NEWSWEEK'Her trademark frank humor makes for compulsive reading' PUBLISHERS WEEKLYEscape to Little Bridge Island, the first story in a new series from Meg Cabot*Includes an excerpt from the forthcoming new full-length novel No Judgments*_____________________Looking for a tropical escape?Welcome to Little Bridge, one of the smallest - and most beautiful - islands in the Florida Keys, home to sandy white beaches, salt-rimmed margaritas, stunning sunsets and some of the quirkiest - but also kindest and most resourceful - people you'll ever meet.Physical trainer Roberta 'Rob' James moved to Little Bridge hoping she'd found paradise, but things haven't turned out quite as she'd hoped. The closest Rob has come to her 'happily ever after' is happy hour at the Mermaid Café with her buddy Bree, the bartender slash waitress who's got romance problems of her own.But Rob's situation suddenly changes when sheriff's deputy Ryan Martinez accidentally enrols in her bridal boot camp class. Turning mush into metal in time for the big day is Rob's passion (because even the happiest bride could use a little toning).But what happens when a guy who's all mush meets a girl who's all metal?They discover they have a lot to learn . . . about each other, themselves and the island paradise they've come to call home._____________________Why do readers LOVE Meg Cabot?'Meg Cabot is a fabulous author' USA Today'[Meg Cabot] is the master of her genre' Publishers Weekly'Cabot has a knack for hilarious dialogue and zany characters, but she also creates a story that's full of heart' Kirkus Reviews
The Bridal Bouquet (The Business of Weddings #4)
by Tara RandelWho will catch a lifetime of love? Winning the annual wedding bouquet design competition may be the closest Kady Lawrence gets to the altar. She has to come in first or risk losing the shop that’s been in her family for generations. Her main competition is Jasmine Matthews. But it’s Jasmine’s son who’s caught Kady’s attention. Kady has no inkling Dylan’s a DEA agent on a case in Cypress Pointe, and Dylan wants to keep it that way…until Kady’s targeted. Determined to keep her safe, Dylan risks a lot more than blowing his cover…he risks losing Kady forever.
The Bridal Chase
by Darcy MaguireRoxanne Gray takes on a job, which means she has to spend a lot of time with successful architect Cade Taylor Watson. But he's strictly off-limits. Only Cade is more than a little bit keen on Roxanne - and so begins a chase which, he hopes, will end at the alter. . .
The Bridal Contract
by Susan FoxFay Sheridan is facing the bleakest moment of her life. As a fierce storm surges around her, one man plucks her from despair and into safety: Chase Rafferty. Rugged rancher Chase knows there is a fun-loving young woman hiding inside Fay, and he'll do anything to see her start living again -- even propose! Fay thinks Chase is joking -- a convenient business marriage would never work. But as the idea sinks in, the sparks slowly begin to ignite inside her. Maybe now is the time to embrace life and say yes!