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Candlelight Christmas Kisses
by Anne Herries Elizabeth BeaconCaptain Moorcroft's Christmas Bride by Anne HerriesSelina Searles is in desperate need of a refuge this Christmas. Taking the position as housekeeper at Banford Hall, little does she expect the lord of the manor to be Captain Robert Moorcroft, the man who stole her youthful heart one magical evening before going off to war! And as the Christmas bells chime, Selina's heart is well on its way to being lost all over again...Governess Under the Mistletoe by Elizabeth BeaconThe day before Christmas governess Sophie Bonet wasn't prepared for any unexpected visitors at Heartsease Hall, especially not the Earl of Sylbourne, Peter Vane. Sophie hasn't seen Peter since she ran away eight years ago and her heart has never been the same since. But now her past has caught up with her and her buttoned-up exterior is crumbling under the seductive gaze of Peter Vane...
Candlelight Conspiracy
by Dana VolneySophie Graystone is a florist by day, a lead guitarist by night, and neighbor to an aloof restaurant owner all the time. But then her apartment building loses power during the holidays, and thanks to the wickless candle trend, she's left with no light and a rumbling tummy.What's a guy to do but invite this crazy, beautiful whirlwind for a late-night menu tasting? Marc Sizzo's too busy concentrating on making his new venture a success to fall in love. But sharing confidences in the intimate candlelight just might be the spark for a real relationship.Marc's sincerity, wit, and sexy body catch Sophie off guard and make her rethink her own approach to love . . . until his ex-fiancee shows up out of the blue and wants him back. Will the New Year blaze new hope for Marc and Sophie or snuff out this fledgling flame?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Candlelight Conspiracy
by Dana VolneySophie Graystone is a florist by day, a lead guitarist by night, and neighbor to an aloof restaurant owner all the time. But then her apartment building loses power during the holidays, and thanks to the wickless candle trend, she's left with no light and a rumbling tummy.What's a guy to do but invite this crazy, beautiful whirlwind for a late-night menu tasting? Marc Sizzo's too busy concentrating on making his new venture a success to fall in love. But sharing confidences in the intimate candlelight just might be the spark for a real relationship.Marc's sincerity, wit, and sexy body catch Sophie off guard and make her rethink her own approach to love . . . until his ex-fiancee shows up out of the blue and wants him back. Will the New Year blaze new hope for Marc and Sophie or snuff out this fledgling flame?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Candlelight Conspiracy
by Dana VolneySophie Graystone is a florist by day, a lead guitarist by night, and neighbor to an aloof restaurant owner all the time. But then her apartment building loses power during the holidays, and thanks to the wickless candle trend, she's left with no light and a rumbling tummy.What's a guy to do but invite this crazy, beautiful whirlwind for a late-night menu tasting? Marc Sizzo's too busy concentrating on making his new venture a success to fall in love. But sharing confidences in the intimate candlelight just might be the spark for a real relationship.Marc's sincerity, wit, and sexy body catch Sophie off guard and make her rethink her own approach to love . . . until his ex-fiancee shows up out of the blue and wants him back. Will the New Year blaze new hope for Marc and Sophie or snuff out this fledgling flame?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Candlelight Sweethearts: An Amish Picnic Story (Amish Picnic Stories)
by Kelly IrvinAn Amish Picnic story from bestselling author Kelly IrvinEsther Marie Shrock loves her job at Valley Grocery Store where she&’s worked for four years. Despite a stutter that has plagued her since childhood, she thrives filling orders from a steady stream of customers. Still, at 25, she and her family wonder if romance is in her future.Jasper Cotter isn&’t good with people, but he&’s found himself obligated to take over day-to-day operations of the family owned grocery store—a store he doesn&’t have the first clue how to run. Thrown together, Esther Marie and Jasper don&’t exactly see eye to eye. One night, the store loses power, and the candles aren&’t the only things shooting off sparks. Esther Marie and Jasper are suddenly forced to discover common ground when it matters most, and they might be surprised with love along the way.
Candles on Bay Street
by K. C. McKinnon[from the back cover] "Most of us fondly remember the joy of falling in love for the first time. For Sam Thibodeau, that feeling began the day Dee Dee Michaud beat up the bully who picked on him in the third grade. For years, Sam and Dee Dee were inseparable. Until the day after high school graduation when Dee Dee ran off with another man--the same day Sam was going to ask her to be his steady. Sam hasn't seen her since. Nor has he forgotten her. So he's not prepared when years later, Dee Dee returns home with her young son. Sam is happily married, yet he cannot deny he still has feelings for her. Dee Dee settles back into smalltown life and starts a successful candle-making business. But something is terribly wrong, and Dee Dee is about to ask of Sam what she could ask of no ordinary friend, forcing him to make a decision that will change his life. In this exquisitely crafted novel, K.C. McKinnon once again captures the comforting joys of friendship and the glory of love in its many guises."
Candor
by Pam BachorzIn the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town's founder, Oscar earns straight A's, is student-body president and is in demand for every club and cause. But Oscar has a secret. He knows that his parents bring their teens to Candor to make them respectful, compliant - perfect - through subliminal Messages that carefully correct and control their behaviour. Oscar has built a business sabotaging his father's scheme with Messages of his own, getting his clients out of town before they're turned. After all, who would ever suspect the perfect Oscar Banks? Then he meets Nia, the girl he can't stand to see changed. Saving Nia means losing her forever. But keeping her in Candor, Oscar risks exposure . . . and more.
Candor
by Pam BachorzIn the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town's founder, Oscar earns straight As, is student-body president, and is in demand for every club and cause. But Oscar has a secret. He knows that parents bring their teens to Candor to make them respectful, compliant-perfect-through subliminal Messages that carefully correct and control their behavior. And Oscar' s built a business sabotaging his father's scheme with Messages of his own, getting his clients out before they're turned. After all, who would ever suspect the perfect Oscar Banks?Then he meets Nia, the girl he can't stand to see changed. Saving Nia means losing her forever. Keeping her in Candor, Oscar risks exposure . . . and more.From the Hardcover edition.
Candy
by Kevin BrooksA friendship between Joe and Candy becomes more than just that. Joe is attracted by Candy's world of drugs. Soon he realizes the dangers of this but feels that loving Candy might help her to come out of it.
Candy (A\través Del Espejo Ser.)
by Kevin Brooks“[A] provocative, suspenseful work . . . the story plays skillfully to teens’ curiosity about the mechanics of addiction and its manic, lurid subculture.” —BooklistWhen Joe meets Candy, it seems like a regular boy-meets-girl scenario. They chat over coffee, she gives him her number, and he writes her a song. But then Joe is drawn into Candy’s world—a world of drugs, violence, and desperation. As the dark truth about Candy’s life emerges, Joe finds himself facing real danger at every twist and turn. Soon Joe’s conflicting emotions begin to mirror Candy’s, and he understands that falling in love just might be worth the struggle. This intoxicating tale of heartache, danger, and hope will enthrall teen readers.“A story as sharp as the title is sweet, with something dark lurking inside and no cozy answers . . . Some words of warning: Candy may hook you too.” —The Guardian“Versatile English author Brooks infuses his latest tale with a romantic—even mythic—grandeur sure to enthrall his fans . . . This story’s gritty street smarts will keep thrill-seekers more than entertained, while Joe’s orphic rescue mission into the netherworld of addiction gives more thoughtful readers plenty to ponder.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Brooks’s plotting is masterful, and the action twists and builds to a frenzied and violent climax.” —School Library Journal“Brooks is one of the best young adult writers around. Get this book. Word-of-mouth will do the rest” —The Irish Times
Candy Cane Christmas
by Laura TrenthamA very Cottonbloom Christmas!Jeremy Whitehurst has tried to leave his bad-boy behavior and tarnished image behind in Alabama for a fresh start in Cottonbloom, Louisiana. Unfortunately, trouble has dogged him across state lines. Stepping up and protecting a young woman from her abusive boyfriend earned him a beat-down and got him fired. Although the thanks in the girl's dark eyes made it all worth it, he recognizes she's just a different kind of trouble. A trouble he's not sure he can stay away from.One rebellious summer dented Kayla Redmond's carefree innocence. Now her focus is on completing her associate's degree for bookkeeping, and no one is going to derail her plans. Unfortunately, her job at Fournette Brothers Designs puts her in the path of the one man who has seen her at her worst, yet his blue eyes don't judge her. He sees beyond the brokenness inside of her and rouses her wild side once more. But, that's what got her in trouble in the first place.Christmas is coming and Kayla's ready to forgive herself and take a chance. But the holiday has only ever brought heartache to Jeremy. No Christmas miracle kept his mother clean or out of jail. Will one reckless night and some time spent in the back of a cop car be the best present Jeremy's ever been given?
Candy Canes and Cappuccinos (2017 Advent Calendar - Stocking Stuffers)
by Elizabeth ColdwellKyle is struggling to run his coffee shop on his own after his partner walked out on him. He has his eye on Steven, who comes into the shop each day, but hasn’t worked up the nerve to express his interest. When Steven asks Kyle to help out with Christmas lunch at the homeless shelter where he works, Kyle is too exhausted to agree. He donates his tips but still feels he’s blown his chances with Steven and made himself look like a selfish jerk. On Christmas Day, Kyle sees a way to make amends—to both Steven and the needy people depending on his kindness. It’s the right thing to do, and Kyle hopes he can clear up the misunderstanding and show Steven the type of man he really is. Maybe then they can consider some dessert when the lunch at the shelter is over….A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2017 Advent Calendar "Stocking Stuffers."
Candy Coated Secrets (Summer Meadow Mystery #2)
by Cynthia HickeyWho would have thought leading an elephant down Highway 64 could lead to murder? When a carnival train crashes in front of Summer Meadows' house, she does what comes naturally--she acts without thinking and volunteers to lead an elephant a mile down the road to the fairground. The animal's trainer follows close behind but disappears when they reach their destination. When Summer goes looking for her, she finds something altogether different. A woman hanging dead in the shower of one of the trailers. Despite her boyfriend, Ethan Banning's advise, Summer sets out to solve this murder, resulting in a carnival slew of mishaps and adventure. Not only for herself, but for Ethan too. Not wanting her out of his sight, Ethan tags along on nighttime stakeouts, almost making Summer forget why they spied in the first place. When his life is in danger, Summer faces a life-long fear to rescue the man she loves.
Candy Everybody Wants
by Josh Kilmer-Purcell“A balls-out joyride through eighties pop culture that enlightens as much as it exhilarates.” —Armistead Maupin, New York Times bestselling author of Michael Tolliver LivesFrom the critically acclaimed author of I Am Not Myself These Days comes the very odd adventures of a starry-eyed young man from the Midwest seeking fame and fortune in the flamboyant surreality of New York, Los Angeles . . . and everywhere in between.Jayson Blocher is tired of worshiping pop culture; he wants to be part of it. So he's off, accompanied by an ever-changing cast of quirky extended family members, on an extremely bumpy journey from rural Wisconsin to a New York escort agency for Broadway chorus boys, to a Hollywood sitcom set. Somewhere out there his destiny awaits—along with the discovery of first love, some unusual coincidences, a kidnapping mystery . . . and the sobering truth that being America's sweetheart can leave a very sour aftertaste.
Candy G—Roots
by C. Zampa2nd editionIt's said you can't go home again.... The last thing Candelario "Candy" Gonzalez wants is to go back to his roots in the barrio. At sixteen, he grabs a one-way ticket to luxury and comfort as the lover and protégé of powerful drug lord, Teirso Flores. Flores molds beautiful Candy for his own agenda--to become his exclusive attorney, and Candy's prowess brings the term criminal defense to a new level. But life in the very dark, very fast lane comes to a screeching halt when a child is killed by one of Flores's thugs during a drive-by shooting. Candy walks away from his law practice and away from Flores, determined to live honestly. Carlos Alvarez stirs both desire and confusion in Candy, because young Carlos symbolizes everything Candy left behind. Inching from his universe of opulence and power and into Carlos's world, Candy realizes the only happiness he ever knew was in his past. Crossing the boundary isn't easy, though, and Candy's newfound hope draws out the demons he thought he'd escaped. And when Flores returns to reconstruct his empire, past and present collide and lovers and friends are forced to examine their bonds in a fight for their lives.1st Edition published as Candy G by Dreamspinner Press, 2011.
Candy Houses (Grimm's Circle #1)
by Shiloh Walker J. C. DanielsThink you know fairy tales? Guess again.It's been hundreds of years since Greta's so-called story came to an end and it didn't end with a happily ever after then. Why should she expect it to be any different now?She's a Grimm--a special kind of guardian angel and official ass-kicker in the paranormal world. Between trying to stay alive, training new Grimm and dealing with demons, romance is hard to come by. Then there's the fact that there's only been one man ever who really made her heart race.And he's been out of her life for a long, long time...But now he's back and just in time.Greta needs Rip's help.There's an unexpected threat to their world, a betrayal none of them saw coming.Working together is the last thing they want, but it just might be their only chance.A fairy tale best suited for grown-ups...don't say you weren't warned.
Candy King (The Sugar Series #3)
by Christine d'AboGood girls don’t have sugar daddies. But this good girl is naughtier than she thought . . . For journalist Simone LeBlanc, getting an exposé on the Candy King—the man behind the infamous sugar daddy website—would be her big break. But when she’s suddenly caught up in a sizzling email exchange with the King himself, she’s even hungrier to unwrap her mystery man—and intrigued when she discovers he’s Dylan Williams, son of a prominent Toronto family. She asks Dylan for an exclusive interview and she gets a scandalous offer instead: Let him be her sugar daddy and she’ll get the scoop of a lifetime. Dylan knows Simone could destroy his family’s reputation. But one look at her delectable beauty and he has to have a taste. Then another. And another. Soon she’s trying to convince him that people find love on his website. As if love had anything to do with the fire that drove them together. But the more Dylan keeps sweet, sexy Simone in his bed, the more the Candy King wonders if he’s found the queen he craves . . . Praise for Christine d’Abo’s 30 Days “Perfect for folks seeking a well-written, hot read with substance.”—Library Journal, Starred Review “Romance fans will delight in this sweet and spicy expedition.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Readers will be blown away. . . . A sizzling hot, completely fulfilling and satisfying read!”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Sexy, fun and deeply emotional. Bravo!”—J. Kenner, New York Times bestselling author
Candy King (The Sugar Series #3)
by Christine d'AboGood girls don’t have sugar daddies. But this good girl is naughtier than she thought . . . For journalist Simone LeBlanc, getting an exposé on the Candy King—the man behind the infamous sugar daddy website—would be her big break. But when she’s suddenly caught up in a sizzling email exchange with the King himself, she’s even hungrier to unwrap her mystery man—and intrigued when she discovers he’s Dylan Williams, son of a prominent Toronto family. She asks Dylan for an exclusive interview and she gets a scandalous offer instead: Let him be her sugar daddy and she’ll get the scoop of a lifetime. Dylan knows Simone could destroy his family’s reputation. But one look at her delectable beauty and he has to have a taste. Then another. And another. Soon she’s trying to convince him that people find love on his website. As if love had anything to do with the fire that drove them together. But the more Dylan keeps sweet, sexy Simone in his bed, the more the Candy King wonders if he’s found the queen he craves . . . Praise for Christine d’Abo’s 30 Days “Perfect for folks seeking a well-written, hot read with substance.”—Library Journal, Starred Review “Romance fans will delight in this sweet and spicy expedition.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Readers will be blown away. . . . A sizzling hot, completely fulfilling and satisfying read!”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Sexy, fun and deeply emotional. Bravo!”—J. Kenner, New York Times bestselling author
Candy Kiss: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Dai XiaoniMy god would you please come and tell her what she has done to punish her like this first inexplicably met the so-called cj geek and then almost everyone thought she was the guy s gossip girl he even a face of uncomfortable want to commit murder he is just a rascal but why come to her trouble again and again he even handed the extremely mysterious precious stone to his custody dried shrimp look like languid is lazy the odd pilfer small ruffian of unscrupulous say unexpectedly she is likely to be spirit stone -- last life lover is there any mistake she was in love with a stone last life arrogant beauty type ruffian youth elegant handsome boy wearing a mask all day refused to show but the voice of the very strange young all of everything like a never to solve the mystery of the same winding her
Candy Kisses (A Champion Street Market Saga)
by Freda LightfootIn this thrilling saga set in 1950s Manchester, new love and old rivalries cross paths in a sumptuous sweet shop. It is a truth universally acknowledged that everyone dotes on Aunty Dot, as much as they do on her homemade sweets. The plump, smiling woman has provided a loving home for many a troubled child over the years, and Lizzie Pringle is no exception. Lizzie would do anything for her foster mother—even take on local sweet manufacturer and notorious bully, Cedric Finch. Until, that is, she falls for his son, Charlie. Meanwhile, Dena can&’t believe that Barry Holmes would hurt her beloved daughter: he&’s been like a favorite uncle to the little girl. But rumors are rife, and her fears only grow . . . Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Rosie Goodwin.&“You can&’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot&’s stories from Manchester&’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and color to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart.&” —The Northern Echo
Candy Licker
by NoireSHE WANTED TO BE A HIP-HOP STAR BUT THE STREETS GOT IN THE WAY.Have you ever laid down with a man and wasn't sure if you'd ever get back up? Tossed the sheets with a bone-knocking fear that only a hard-core hustler could produce? Sexed him like your life depended on it, because in reality it did? You still with me? Then let's roll over to my house. Harlem. 145th Street. Grab a seat and brace yourself as I show you the kind of pain that street life and so-called success can bring. . . .Nineteen-year-old Candy Raye Montana, an ex--drug runner for the Gabriano crime family and a former foster child, dreams of becoming a hip-hop superstar, if only someone will discover her talents.Someone does. Mega music producer and king thug of Harlem, Junius "Hurricane" Jackson, CEO of the House of Homicide recording studio, cuts a deal and puts Candy on the stage. Suddenly she is a hot new artist on the notorious Homicide Hitz record label. Her career takes off and she blazes the charts, but it's not long before Candy realizes that the man she thought was her knight is nothing more than a cold-blooded nightmare.Caught between the music and the madness, between the dollars and the deals, Candy belongs to Hurricane-body and soul-and must endure his sadistic bedroom desires while keeping his sexual secrets hidden from the world. But Candy has some strong desires of her own that simply cannot be denied, especially when she finds herself turned on by a brilliant investment baller who just happens to be Hurricane's right-hand man. Candy longs for her freedom, but if Hurricane gets wind of her betrayal the blowback will be lethal-and not only will she risk losing her recording contract, she just might lose her life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Candy Man (Candy Man #1)
by Amy LaneAdam Macias has been thrown a few curve balls in his life, but losing his VA grant because his car broke down and he missed a class was the one that struck him out. One relative away from homelessness, he's taking the bus to Sacramento, where his cousin has offered a house-sitting job and a new start. He has one goal, and that's to get his life back on track. Friends, pets, lovers? Need not apply. Finn Stewart takes one look at Adam as he's applying to Candy Heaven and decides he's much too fascinating to leave alone. Finn is bright and shiny--and has never been hurt. Adam is wary of his attention from the very beginning--Finn is dangerous to every sort of peace Adam is forging, and Adam may just be too damaged to let him in at all. But Finn is tenacious, and Adam's new boss, Darrin, doesn't take bullshit for an answer. Adam is going to have to ask himself which is harder--letting Finn in or living without him? With the holidays approaching it seems like an easy question, but Adam knows from experience that life is seldom simple, and the world seldom cooperates with hope, faith, or the plans of cats and men.2015 Rainbow Awards Best Gay Romantic Comedy Runner-Up
The Candy Smash (The Lemonade War Series #4)
by Jacqueline DaviesJessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, and even unmasked a bell thief. Now they are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Evan believes some things (such as his poetry) are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news. When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class crushes.
Canela y miel (Un té con amor #Volumen 3)
by Mar P. ZabalaTercera y última entrega de la trilogía paranormal «Un té con amor» de Mar P. Zabala. Una novela llena de amor y misterios en la que la protagonista deberá elegir entre dos hombres para vivir con él su futuro. - Si tú luchas, yo lucho. Si tú peleas, yo peleó. Si tú amas, yo amo. Cada día era el mismo ritual: Luna salía de su portal, cruzaba la calle, y al segundo paso se topaba con Riv en la estrecha acera. Él era un hombre de pelo castaño, piel canela, ojos azules y labios sensuales cuyo físico era digno de ser mirado. Sin embargo, ella recordaba cómo la había menospreciado en el pasado y cómo se había reído de ella y todo el enamoramiento se le pasaba. Por otro lado estaba Icar. Un atractivo hombre cuyos ojos de miel, en los que en ocasiones parecían brillar estrellas, provocaban colapsos en las mujeres. Después de desaparecer de su vida durante cinco años había vuelto a ella haciendo tambalear su existencia. Canela y miel. Pasado y presente.
Canes and Scales
by S. A. Garcia2nd EditionSerpent Prince Linden of Ardaul is determined to drag his barbaric, power-hungry country into the modern age by encouraging learning, advances in the sciences, and tolerance. His insane brother Edward, the King, delights in making him pay for his efforts. Long years of watching his back, fighting wars, and solving conflicts started by his cruel brother have taken a toll on Linden's body and mind, and he needs a respite. When Linden meets an alluring young bed slave named Alasdaire, his weary heart responds. Alasdaire is an exotic mix of southern royal Totandian elf and human, and, although he's also suffered hardship most of his life, his loving personality captivates the Prince. Despite their differences, Alasdaire--canes, and Linden--scales, unite in body and soul, but their romance is nearly shattered by betrayal. When Linden becomes King, magical assassins, treachery, and threats plague them. They narrowly escape death more than once. The lovers must discover who wants them dead and more importantly, where they can turn for aid. Neither enemies nor allies are what they seem. Only time will tell who means to harm Linden and Alasdaire--the elves, the imprisoned Edward, or something even deadlier--and time is one thing they don't have.This novel was previously published as a novella by Dreamspinner Press. It has been expanded and re-edited.