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Ben and Shiloh (The Belladonna Arms #4)
by John InmanA Belladonna Arms NovelShiloh Smart is alone and looking for a fresh start. Convinced he's finished with love forever, he signs a lease at the Belladonna Arms, a tacky, run-down apartment building situated high on a hill in downtown San Diego. Determined to turn his back on romance, Shiloh works hard at carving out a life for himself where love doesn't stand a chance and staying single is all that matters. Then his drag queen landlord's nephew, Ben Moss, moves in. Thanks to a rumor Ben has heard since childhood of a fifty-year-old crime and a fortune in stolen money, he sets out to find the loot supposedly hidden decades ago in his uncle's apartment building. The minute Ben spots a kilted Shiloh toddling off to work at the Scottish restaurant up the street where he waits tables, he falls hard and fast for the aloof young redhead. Even a hidden treasure can't compete in Ben's eyes with the beautiful waiter with the fiery copper hair. But even while he diligently works to break down Shiloh's defenses, Ben doesn't give up his quest for buried treasure. Soon, as their friendship deepens, the two young men join forces in a search for the stolen cash. As the treasure hunt gathers steam and all the tenants get involved, Ben and Shiloh come to realize the greatest treasure isn't buried in the Belladonna Arms at all. It's buried far deeper--in each other's hearts!
Ben und das Glück im Unglück (Die Austin-Trilogie #1)
by Brad Boney Valentine BrocasBen Walsh ist auf dem besten Weg, einer von Manhattans besten Strafverteidigern zu werden. Er hat einen tollen Partner an seiner Seite und Freunde in den besten Kreisen. Sein Leben ist perfekt, bis ein Anruf alles auf den Kopf stellt: Seine Eltern wurden bei einem Autounfall getötet und er muss nach Austin zurückkehren, um sich um seine drei halbwüchsigen Brüder zu kümmern, die er kaum kennt. Während der Beerdigung lernt er Travis Atwood kennen, den Nachbarn mit dem großen Herzen. Ihre Beziehung beginnt in einem Wechselbad der Gefühle, sie streiten und flirten. Doch als Ben unter dem Gewicht der Verantwortung zu zerbrechen droht, wendet er sich an Travis, und der Druck, der auf ihnen lastet, formt aus ihrer Freundschaft etwas, das sich ganz nach großer Liebe anfühlt. Ben glaubt jetzt zu wissen, wie er alles auf einmal haben kann: sein altes Leben, sein neues Leben und Travis noch dazu, aber Liebe ist eben nicht immer so einfach. Wird er erkennen, dass man manchmal erst durch die Hölle gehen muss, um seinen vorbestimmten Platz im Leben zu finden?
Ben's Bundle of Joy
by Lenora WorthReverend Ben Hunter hurried through the halls of his church, looking for help-or at least lessons in taking care of babies. Little Tyler had been left in the church pew with a note attached to his makeshift crib. Someone thought that Ben would make the perfect father for the baby. And the beautiful daycare teacher, Sara Conroy, had to agree. As soon as she saw Tyler nestled so safely in Ben's arms, Sara knew that the man was meant to have a family of his own. With his strong faith and Sara's love, could Ben Hunter find the happiness that he so deserved?
Ben's Wife (Hidden Identity #434)
by Charlotte DouglasHER HUSBAND After a suspicious fire claimed the life of her father and nearly that of rescuer Ben Wells, Morgan Winters engaged in a marriage of convenience with Ben for protection—and vengeance. Swathed in bandages and wheelchair-bound, Ben enlisted a trusted investigator to expose a murder plot and to watch over his in-name-only wife. HER BODYGUARD "Josh" insisted on midnight meetings, disguises, anonymity. His evasiveness concealed his identity as surely as Ben's bandages covered his wounded face and body. But to prove the murderer's guilt, she had to believe in her husband's confidant—a mystery man who stirred Morgan's suspicions as well as her senses.
Ben's in Love (Making Out, Book #4)
by Katherine ApplegateZoey and Luke are going together and are running for homecoming king and queen, but what will happen if they don't both win? Claire is determined to win Jake's heart by rescuing him from his problems with drugs and alcohol, but Jake can't forgive her for causing the car crash that killed his brother by driving drunk. Christopher cheats on Aisha, but never promised to be true. Nina loves Ben who asks her to the homecoming dance, but she's afraid of boys because of her uncle's abuse. Will Ben forget his feelings for Claire and fall for Nina? Will Nina win Ben's heart at the dance or flee in panic? For a small island there's plenty going on for the teens who live there. Read more about them in the Making Out series at Bookshare including #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell and coming soon, #5 Claire Gets Caught.
Bencher's Crossing, TX
by A. Soo DonimMurder, Murder, Everywhere! Sheriff's Deputy Clinton Greengrass meets Texas Ranger Ed Givens over a dead body. It's a decidedly inauspicious beginning. When one body turns into three, the investigation--and the attraction between them--heats up, but Clint misses his chance when they close the case before he makes a move. Three years and a promotion later, Sheriff Greengrass is out of the closet and working on the case of another string of murders, murders that bring Ed and all the sexual tension back to town. Despite the circumstances, Clint is happy to get a second chance, but a lawman's job is never done. Can Macone County handle the two of them as partners on and off the job?
Bend Toward the Sun: A Novel
by Jen DevonPerfect for fans of Every Summer After and Lucy Score, Bend Toward the Sun is an angsty slow-burn romance between two complicated, imperfect people–and a love story you’ll never forget.“A steamy romance about humans’ ability to grow and heal.”—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of Love, TheoreticallyGuarded, self-reliant botanist Rowan McKinnon doesn’t believe in love. With her new PhD, two steadfast best friends, and the occasional no-strings sex, she’s convinced she has everything she needs. When an academic setback throws her off course, she takes on the restoration of an overgrown vineyard to re-center herself and her career.Dr. Harrison Brady is in an emotional freefall. Since losing a patient, he no longer believes he can keep people safe. Hoping rural sunshine and the hard labor of renovation work will help him heal, Harry heads home to Pennsylvania, where his family has just bought a long-abandoned vineyard.The last thing Rowan and Harry expect is each other. Despite deeply different views on life and love, their chemistry is explosive, their connection magnetic. Even though their time at the vineyard is only temporary, Harry is compelled to explore the undeniable pull between them. Rowan is committed to protecting her heart at all costs.But some things are too powerful–and too right–to be ignored.“Intoxicatingly sensual and undeniably sexy.” – Mazey Eddings, author of The Plus OneDon’t miss Jen Devon’s sizzling second-chance romance Right Where We Left Us!
Bend in the Road
by Sara BirenSeventeen-year-old Gabe’s life is a mess. His debut album—produced by his rock star dad—made him an overnight sensation, but his second album tanked, he just got dumped by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, and he’s desperate to come up with the money he needs to fix a major screwup. The only place he can be free from the paparazzi and rumors is the family farm—the farm that seventeen-year-old Juniper’s family has managed since before she was born. <p><p> When Juniper learns that Gabe’s about to inherit the farm, she worries that he’ll sell it. She comes up with a plan to get close to him and stop that from happening. At first, Juniper and Gabe couldn’t be more at odds, but the more time they spend with each other, the more they grow to like each other. Can they set aside their differences to do what’s best for the farm—and each other? Or will all the drama and secrets tear them apart?
Bende Oorlog #2
by Jodie Sloan Marlies PermanScarlett is een jonge, opkomende journalist die een kans ziet om vooruit te komen en besluit deze te nemen. Het zal veranderen wie ze is, hoe ze de wereld tot nu toe heeft gezien en haar karaktersterkte zal testen. Een bende genaamd Road Warriors is het onderwerp geweest van vele onderzoeken door de pers en de politie, maar niemand kon iets vinden dat zou blijven hangen. Ze zal undercover gaan met heel weinig ervaring, en ontmoet de leider genaamd Deacon, die duister lijkt, maar er ligt iets meer onder. Ze houdt van zijn leer, zijn rit en zijn sigaar in die volgorde. Is hij zo slecht als iedereen hem maakt of heeft hij een hart onder die koude buitenkant?
Bendecida por la sombra (Vampire Academy #Volumen 3)
by Richelle Mead¿Y si seguir los dictados de su corazón significase para Rose la pérdida definitiva de su mejor amiga?El amor y la lealtad fluyen más hondo que la sangre. Rose sabe que está prohibido enamorarse de otro guardián. Su mejor amiga -la última princesa Dragomir- siempre debe ser su prioridad. Por desgracia, en lo que respecta al impresionante Dimitri Belikov, algunas reglas se dictan para ser quebrantadas... Sin embargo, una extraña oscuridad comienza a crecer en la mente de Rose, y unas siluetas fantasmales advierten de la proximidad de un terrible mal a las puertas de la academia St. Vladimir. Los no-muertos acechan y desean vengar las vidas que ella se ha llevado consigo. En una trepidante batalla que rivalizará con sus peores pesadillas, Rose se verá obligada a escoger entre la vida, el amor y las dos personas que más le importan... ¿Pero significará su elección que solo una de ellas podrá sobrevivir?
Bended Knee
by Rodney RossWhen restaurateur Hugh Neumann rebukes Oliver Nicholas's very public proposal to his boyfriend during a Valentine's Day dinner, the diverted Cupid's arrow strikes Hugh not in the heart, but in the ass. After a media storm of commentary, ironically pro and con, gains national steam, what Hugh begins to refer to as his personal "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" begins to affect home life with his partner, Dominick Brodie. The unrelenting focus forces Hugh to question whether his overreaction was pandering to his largely heterosexual clientele, or if maybe, just maybe, the incident triggered his own panic about same-sex marriage and his decade-long commitment to Dom. As they realize their definition of a relationship is no longer the same, fractures form--and the public scrutiny threatens to crack apart the life they've built together.
Bended Knee
by Rodney RossWhen restaurateur Hugh Neumann rebukes Oliver Nicholas’s very public proposal to his boyfriend during a Valentine’s Day dinner, the diverted Cupid’s arrow strikes Hugh not in the heart, but in the ass.After a media storm of commentary, ironically pro and con, gains national steam, what Hugh begins to refer to as his personal “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” begins to affect home life with his partner, Dominick Brodie.Was Hugh’s overreaction pandering to his largely heterosexual clientele? Or did the incident trigger his own panic about same-sex marriage? Will the public scrutiny threaten his decade-long commitment to Dom?
Bender
by Gene GantNineteen-year-old Mace Danner is a college freshman--and a male prostitute. He specializes as a submissive-for-hire to dominant clients. Mace has never experienced any erotic longings, but his profession satisfies much darker needs. He believes he deserves the abuse because he was responsible for the death of his brother. When ill-treatment at the hands of customers isn't penance enough, Mace turns to the bottle, hoping to drink away the demons still plaguing him. RA Dex Hammel doesn't like the road he sees Mace going down, and he offers his help before it's too late. There's no denying the chemistry between the two young men, but a lingering lack of physical desire continues to confuse and upset Mace. He seems set on destroying himself, and Dex might not be able to save him.
Bending Toward the Sun: The Quilted Heart Novella Two (The Quilted Heart #2)
by Mona HodgsonCan the Divine Quilter stitch together the torn pieces of Emilie's heart? Divided between the love of her father and the desires of her heart, Emilie Heinrich must rely on the love and wisdom of the women in her quilting circle for support. Since Emilie is dedicated to her education and to helping her father in his general store, she is convinced she doesn't have time for love. But when a childhood friend returns to St. Charles, Missouri, after serving in the Civil War, his smile and charm captures Emilie's eye and her heart. Quaid McFarland has a gentleness and humor that causes Emilie to question her indifference toward romance. But her German father sees only one thing when he looks at the young man: an Irish teamster. And Johann Heinrich is not about to let such a man court his beloved daughter. Her father's prejudices test Emilie's faith in God's ability to mend the patchwork pieces of her life. Will she be forced to choose between honoring her father and a future with a husband and family of her own?
Bending the Iron
by Libby DrewMichael feels trapped. In his conservative, poor hometown where he has to keep his sexuality hidden. In his dead-end job. In caring for his alcoholic grandfather. Everything changes when he meets Eric, the new curator for the railroad museum. His curiosity about the passionate man quickly gives way to an intense attraction-one that Eric happily returns.Carefree and refreshingly confident, Eric guides Michael to places he's forgotten, reminding him that it may not be too late to follow his dreams for something more in life. But the truth is, Eric knows exactly how it feels to be stuck in a bad situation. A failed relationship has left him with personal demons that may hurt his connection with Michael.To give their future a chance, they both must fight being trapped in the past.40,000 words
Bending the Rules
by Margaret WatsonThe hardest thing is doing what's rightNathan Devereux's parenting days are over. He raised his siblings, and now he's ready to start living a life free of responsibility. After the year he's had, he deserves it. But when the daughter he never knew existed and her way too tempting guardian, Emma Sloan, show up, his plans go out the window.Nathan can't ignore his daughter...or Emma. Yet having a relationship with them means giving up what he's worked for. Worse, his past is sneaking up behind him and could threaten them all. He faces a choice he's not sure he can make-or even wants to. Turn his back on Emma and his daughter? Or bend the rules to protect them? Either way, their future is at stake.
Bending the Rules (Wicked Warrens #5)
by Marie HarteThe fifth and final stand-alone romance in the bestselling Wicked Warrens contemporary series from New York Times bestseller Marie Harte. A little southern charm, and a Yes, Mistress, goes a long way. Rex Samson is at the top of his game. His business is booming, his family loves him, and there’s not a woman—or man—he can’t charm. Until he meets Natalie Wielder, a tough-as-nails city planner who doesn’t fall at his feet.Nat has better things to do than play with the mayor’s golden boy, but to her shock, she thoroughly enjoys herself at a social function with Rex…and breaks rule number one—No dating the enemy. When playtime at the local club gets wild, Nat’s secrets are exposed, and her policy on not mixing business and pleasure—rule number two—has gone by the wayside. What else can she do but say yes when Rex has no problem letting her take the lead in bed? Before long, she knows she can’t live without him. But Rex’s kinky proclivities mirror hers—neither of which are good for her career. Loving him might mean losing what she’s worked so hard to attain. Soon she’ll have to figure out what’s important in life. Her rules or love? Primarily a m/f romance, with elements of m/m and m/m/f pairing included for your enjoyment.This book has been previously published. Warning: Contains a successful, carefree hedonist who wants to be dominated, and a sexy, career-minded vixen who is more than willing to oblige. Not one drop of vanilla in sight. Enjoy! “I’ve been reading Marie Harte’s Wicked Warrens series since its inception and I’ve enjoyed them all, but some have stood out more than others and Bending The Rules is right at the top of the heap with Enjoying The Show.” 5 StarsSlick, Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Bending to the Bachelor's Will
by Emilie RoseFOR SALE: BACHELOR #23 One unbelievably desirable banker. Kisses could melt the U. S. mint. Short-term loans only. Former debutante Holly Prescott had shunned her wealth and its trappings for a simpler life. But a foolhardy promise to "buy a bachelor" at a charity auction led her to an unexpected man: successful banker Eric Alden. Eric refused to submit to the highest bidder. Instead, he targeted Holly - a woman he could trust - to be his date. The transaction would be simple. . . no strings attached. Yet the attraction between them was too magnetic to ignore. . . and too explosive to continue.
Bendícenos con Alegría
by Tinnean OlgaAshton Laytham llegó a Fayerweather, el estado de su tío, como un huérfano de siete años. Familia y sirvientes por igual lo perciben como un niño antipático y lo rechazan. Como adulto, salvo algún encuentro ocasional, sigue solo y apartado. Cuando su tío muere, aún más peso cae sobre sus hombros: el estado está en bancarrota y debe saldar las deudas de juego de su tío. Con el talismán familiar robado y los sospechosos fugados, Ashton se enfrenta a la total ruina hasta la llegada de Geo Stephenson, que posee todos los pagarés de Sir Laytham. Geo propone una solución: Ashton lo acomodará en su cama, pagando así la deuda. Atraído por Geo a pesar de todo, y desesperado por algo de cariño humano, Ashton acepta... sin esperar jamás perder su corazón por un hombre que asegura que nunca le entregará el suyo.
Beneath A Southern Sky: A Novel
by Deborah RaneyHer Second Husband Healed the Sorrow of a Tragic Loss. Her First Has Just Returned from the Dead. Which Man Has the Right to Claim Darias Heart? After two years of serving as a missionary in a remote area of South America, Daria Camfield has returned to the States to mourn her husband, reportedly killed while providing medical aid to a neighboring Colombian village. One family discovers how God can redeem any tragedy. At first, Daria finds comfort only in the daughter born to her after Nates tragic death. As she begins to heal, she also finds a listening ear and a tender heart in her new boss, veterinarian Colson Hunter. Determined to move forward with life, Daria ignores the still small voice calling her to wait and accepts Coles marriage proposal. But after the wedding, Darias new dream life turns into a nightmare with the arrival of an unbelievable telegram:Nathan Camfield found alive. Flying into K.C. Intl. via Bogota Now two men have the right to her daughter, her life, and her love. Will Daria return to her beloved first husband, abandoning Cole? Or will she reject Nate and choose the only man her daughter has ever called Daddy--a man she has come to cherish with all her heart?
Beneath Brooklyn
by L. D. KreilingDevon is bumbling through his new path in life as a newly turned vampire. Living out of his van and playing music in dive bars to get by, he tries his best to curtail his sanguine cravings in the most ethical ways he can manage.One night at a show, he is met with a serendipitous run in with his old flame, Levi. Thinking maybe his life is going in the right direction for once, Devon quickly discovers there is a lot more to his ex than meets the eye. After a quick catch-up that turns violent, it becomes clear Devon isn't the only one who's changed, and the city is more than what lies on the surface.Thrust into a complicated situation riddled with politics, violence, lore, and a roommate with an odd shine to his eyes, Devon struggles to navigate vamp life while trying to hold on to the one person that matters to him the most.
Beneath Copper Falls
by Colleen CobleDana has already learned that love isn’t safe . . . but could it be different in Rock Harbor? As a 911 dispatcher, Dana Newell takes pride in being calm in tough circumstances. In addition to her emotionally-charged career, she’s faced enough emergencies in her own life. She recently escaped her abusive fiancé to move to tranquil Rock Harbor where she hopes life will be more peaceful. But the idyllic town hides more danger and secrets than it first appeared. Dana is continually drawn to her new friend Boone, who has scars inside and out. Then she answers a call at her job only to hear a friend’s desperate screams on the other end. Soon the pain in her past collides with the mysteries of her new home—and threatens to keep her from the future she’s always wanted.
Beneath Dark Waters (A New Orleans Novel #2)
by Karen RoseDeadly secrets lie beneath the murky waters of the Louisiana bayou in this pulse-pounding new romantic suspense novel from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose. There&’s no safe place for a child to hide when danger comes from every direction. Public prosecutor J.P. &“Kaj&” Cardozo has only lived in New Orleans for six months, and he&’s already working on a high-profile celebrity sexual assault case that&’s made headlines all over the country. But when his son becomes the target of a kidnapping attempt as a threat to Kaj, he is desperate to keep him safe and turns to a private investigative firm famous for their protection services. A veteran Marine, Val Sorensen is glad to have found a new career with Broussard Investigations. Her latest assignment as the bodyguard to ten-year-old Elijah Cardozo reminds her why—Val is a kick ass guardian with a tender heart. Through her duties, Val grows fond of the boy—and his handsome father. But when the high-stakes investigation reveals an explosive network of crime through a revived drug gang, lingering deep-seated corruption in the NOPD, and a group of murderers-for-hire targeting Kaj, Elijah, and his star client, they&’re all left scrambling for safety…
Beneath His Stolen Skin
by R. W. ClingerWhen Nolan Baxter opens up his house to tenants over the summer for cash, he falls for the sexy and alluring Zeb Thursday.Zeb is quiet, subdued, and spends a severe amount of time in his bedroom alone. Nolan begins to wonder about him. Why does he wear gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and a baseball cap during the hot and humid summer days? Why is he hiding his physical appearance? And why does he rarely come out during daylight?Nolan makes it a point to find out Zeb’s history, and along the way learns of the man’s secrets and sins. But as he pries into Zeb’s business, Nolan invades his tenant’s privacy. As a sexual longing builds between them, they devise strength in each other. Nolan inevitably falls for Zeb and vice versa.But will their individual scars, deep and dark, prevent the pair from loving each other?
Beneath Me
by Bryl R. TyneProduction Super Mark Hicks just wants to get through each day with zero safety violations. But the newspaper's lead pressman, Ben Moody, wants to get through the day without taking orders from Mark. Stubborn, broad-chested, and respected by his men, Ben is in demand and always in control--and that's what irks Mark about the arrogant, blue-collar Ben. Not that Mark can't stop dreaming of spending his nights beneath that hard muscled body, completely at Ben's mercy.