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Break and Enter (An\avondale Story Ser.)
by EtienneGeorge Martin and his partner Mike live a comfortable life in Jacksonville with their Irish setter, but something's missing. Maybe George, a captain in the sheriff's office, has just been working too hard again. There's been a rash of break-ins in the area, and the homes targeted all seem to belong to older gay men.Then when the time finally comes for George and Mike to take their vacation, they pack up and head to their mountain cabin for two weeks-only to find a small boy living in their generator shed. Robbie, who bonds with George right away, has witnessed an unspeakable tragedy, but that is just the beginning of the trouble.Alone in the world apart from a very ill maternal grandmother, Robbie stands the very real risk of becoming a ward of the state if George and Mike can't convince a bigoted judge to change his mind. Meanwhile, George still has a job to do: solve the break-ins-and a murder -- and track down who's responsible.
Break en montagne (Ty et Zane #2)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Jade BaiserSuite de Traque à New YorkTy et Zane, tome 2Six mois après avoir presque perdu la vie face à un tueur en série à New York, les Agents Spéciaux du FBI Ty Grady et Zane Garrett souffrent de quelque chose de presque aussi effrayant : la monotonie du travail de bureau. Quand ils reçoivent l'ordre de prendre des vacances pour le bien de la santé mentale de tous, Ty encaisse le coup et amène Zane avec lui en Virginie-Occidentale, en espérant que la paix et le calme de la montagne leur donneront l'occasion d'explorer l'attraction explosive qu'ils n'étaient pas en mesure pour l'instant de concilier avec leur association professionnelle. Ty et Zane, accompagnés du père et du frère de Ty, se dirigent dans les montagnes des Appalaches pour une belle randonnée de détente dans la profondeur des bois... où personne ne les entendra crier. Ils se retrouvent face à des dangers venant de toutes parts : une météo imprévisible, la montagne qui n'en finit pas, des animaux sauvages, des randonneurs qui n'ont rien à perdre. Et le défi le plus terrifiant de tous : se retrouver l'un en face de l'autre.
Break in Two: Full Hearts 1 (Full Hearts #1)
by MJ SummersThe highly acclaimed novel, Break in Two, from bestselling author MJ Summers. Romantic. Witty. Sexy as hell. Having just discovered that her live-in boyfriend has traded her in for a twenty-two year old hostess, thirty-one year old Claire Hatley is on the run from Seattle. Devastated and alone Claire must make a fresh start. She answers an ad for a chef at a guest ranch just outside Colorado Springs and finds herself face to face with Cole Mitchell, quite possibly the sexiest man to ever ride a horse. Common sense tells them to stay away from each other, but their attraction is not to be denied. He gives her a glimpse of what love should be, but just as she starts to trust him, the past comes back to tear them apart. Join Claire and Cole as they embark on the stormy love affair of a lifetime. (Oh . . . and for those of you with husbands/boyfriends, please tell them "you're welcome" from MJ ;) )**NEWLY REVISED AND EDITED** Reviews for MJ Summers:'Your book was a refreshing change from all the others in the genre, which are so similar that I forget which character was which book when I think back. Yours was so set apart with its clearly individual story, I won't forget it. Thank you!''Let me tell you how much I loved this book! OMG! I stayed up ALL night finishing it. I could not put it down! This book had just the right amount of anguish and jealousy for me. I left a 5 star review on Amazon and would have given 10 stars if I could. I'm not sure I enjoyed a book this much since Taking Chances by Molly McAdams and that's saying something!' 'Loved it! So happy I have discovered your writing. Sexiness [and] realism - just what today's real women need, crave and understand. Great writing. Looking for more in the near future. BRAVO!!"'Trust me, if you want a HOT story that will not only make you laugh out loud and pull your heart strings at the same time, BUY THIS BOOK'
Break of Day
by Mari MadisonFrom the author of Just This Night-- There's a chance of a heat wave for the crew at News 9 San Diego... Asher Anderson is an amazing surfer--with a body to match--but he's pretty much the world's worst weatherman. He'd prefer to catch the perfect swells in the morning so he tapes his forecasts in advance--it never rains much in San Diego anyway. The suits at News 9, however, would love to fire him, but since he's the son of the station owner, they'll just have to get creative... Piper Strong thinks she's scored her dream job when she's promoted to weather producer. Glorified babysitter is more like it--she's now responsible for bringing Asher back to shore. The problem is she's afraid of the water, and she wasn't counting on her growing attraction to Asher. But if Piper can just weather this storm, she'll be able to carve out a career to be proud of--and maybe even a place in her heart for love....
Break of Day (An Annie Pederson Novel #3)
by Colleen CobleAnnie Pederson&’s happily ever after is finally within sight . . . If she can stay alive long enough to grasp it.Law enforcement officer Annie Pederson&’s life has been rocked by tragedy, but things finally seem to be heading in the right direction. Her relationship with the love of her life—who&’s also the biological father of her precious daughter—has never been better, and it looks like an engagement ring is in Annie&’s future. She&’s also slowly building back trust with her sister, Sarah, after a separation that lasted for decades.When a man escapes law enforcement custody and Sarah&’s safety is suddenly in question, Annie&’s personal and professional lives once again merge. Meanwhile, her investigation of hikers who have gone missing in the remote woods of Michigan&’s Upper Peninsula puts her in the crosshairs of a deadly game.Now, Annie is the one being hunted. When she discovers the terrible truth about the men who are stalking her, she realizes that she&’s in for the fight of her life if she&’s going to redeem the sister she once lost, build the family she dreams of, and keep all those she loves safe.Return to the beloved town of Rock Harbor in the final installment of the Annie Pederson trilogy by bestselling suspense author Colleen Coble.Third installment in the Annie Pederson series:Book One: Edge of DuskBook Two: Dark of NightBook Three: Break of DayIncludes cameo appearances from beloved characters in Colleen&’s Rock Harbor seriesAlso by Colleen Coble: A Stranger&’s Game, One Little Lie, Without a TraceIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Break of Day (One Night in South Beach #2)
by Andie J. ChristopherOne Mistake Carla Hernandez needs to drop off the glamorous Miami grid. Her aunt's house in Havana seems the perfect place to get over being dumped by her fiancé—and figure out why she keeps messing up her life. But photojournalist Jonah Kane’s unexpected presence is one sizzling mistake she’s hungry to make. One Temptation Jonah thought his favorite Cuban refuge would help him get some badly-needed peace. Still, he’s ridden out way worse than the tropical storm trapping him with Carla. And he’s going to handle this spoiled little princess on his own dominant, seductive terms just until the storm is over. Too bad this sexy wild card only makes him only want more. And more . . . No Restraints Now Carla’s back home—but not quite alone. When her baby is born, she’s going to raise it on her own, no matter how much she still burns for Jonah. But Jonah can’t get over her irrepressible spirit or the passion they shared. And trying to walk away is only making things too hot to resist . . . “Break of Day does not disappoint. Readers will be swept away by the lustful looks, tumultuous pasts, and unapologetic sex drive of the protagonists.” —RT Book Reviews
Break the Fall
by Jennifer Iacopelli"This book makes you understand exactly what it is like to compete as a woman at the highest level in sport, and it is exhilarating and satisfying indeed." --Holly Sorensen, Television Creator/Showrunner, Make it or Break It, Step Up: High WaterAudrey Lee is going to the Olympics.A year ago, she could barely do a push up as she recovered from a spine surgery, one that could have paralyzed her. And now? She's made the United States' gymnastics team with her best friend, Emma, just like they both dreamed about since they were kids. She's on top of the world.The pressure for perfection is higher than ever when horrifying news rips the team apart. Audrey is desperate to advocate for her teammate who has been hurt by the one person they trusted most--but not all the gymnasts are as supportive.With the team on the verge of collapse, the one bright spot in training is Leo, her new coach's ridiculously cute son. And while Audrey probably (okay, definitely) shouldn't date him until after the games, would it really be the end of the world?Balancing the tenuous relationship between her teammates with unparalleled expectations, Audrey doesn't need any more distractions. No matter what it takes, she's not going to let anyone bring them down. But with painful revelations, incredible odds, and the very real possibility of falling at every turn, will Audrey's determination be enough?
Break to You
by Neal Shusterman Michelle Knowlden Debra YoungBestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances and unjust systems, willing to risk everything for love—no matter the consequences. Adriana knows that if she can manage to keep her head down for the next seven months, she might be able to get through her sentence in the Compass juvenile detention center. Thankfully, she’s allowed to keep her journal, where she writes down her most private thoughts when her feelings get too big.Until the day she opens her journal and discovers that her thoughts are no longer so private. Someone has read her writings—and has written back. A boy who lives on the other side of the gender-divided detention center. A boy who sparks a fire in her to write back.Jon’s story is different than Adriana’s; he’s already been at Compass for years and will be in the system for years to come. Still, when he reads the words Adriana writes to him, it makes him feel like the walls that hold them in have melted away.This fast-paced, highly compelling tour de force novel exposes what life is like in detention—and reveals the hearts of two teens who are forced to live in desperate circumstances.
Breakable
by Tammara WebberA Contours of the Heart Novel As a child, Landon Lucas Maxfield believed his life was perfect and looked forward to a future filled with promise--until tragedy tore his family apart and made him doubt everything he ever believed. All he wanted was to leave the past behind. When he met Jacqueline Wallace, his desire to be everything she needed came so easy... As easy as it could be for a man who learned that the soul is breakable and that everything you hoped for could be ripped away in a heartbeat. Tammara Webber, the New York Times bestselling author of Easy, now delivers a daring and entirely new perspective on love, and why falling for it is beyond our control. A college age, New Adult romance.
Breakaway
by Avery KeelanIn the vein of Helena Hunting and Elle Kennedy comes a charming slow-burn romance between a young nursing student and her college&’s hottest hockey hero.When Ryan shows up on Ethan&’s doorstep, she&’s not what he expects. Smart, confident, and driven, she&’d be the perfect roommate except for one small detail: she&’s female. After the year he&’s had, Ethan&’s all about focus this term—he&’s got to keep his grades up and keep his game up if he&’s got any shot at the big leagues. And that includes swearing off women . . . for the entire season.Ryan knows she&’s not what Ethan wants in a roommate but with nowhere else to go, she needs this to work out. But the more she tries to keep it platonic, the more she&’s pulled into Ethan&’s world–and soon finds herself unbearably attracted to him.As the two tentatively move toward something more, there&’s always something in the way: an ex, a game, an injury. Will they be able to let go of the idea that they should stay &“just friends&” and discover they&’re better together?
Breakaway
by Deirdre MartinRory Brady was Ballycraig's golden boy, the local lad who moved to America and became a professional hockey player. But he broke his promise to Erin O'Brien-and never went back for her. Now Erin has moved on, and Rory must race the clock to prove to her that the man she fell in love with is still there. But can happy-go-lucky Erin risk it all and give another chance to the man who broke her heart?
Breakaway (Scoring Chances #1)
by Avon GaleA Scoring Chances NovelDrafted to play for the Jacksonville Sea Storm, an NHL affiliate, twenty-year-old Lane Courtnall's future looks bright, apart from the awkwardness he feels as a gay man playing on a minor league hockey team. He's put his foot in his mouth a few times and alienated his teammates. Then, during a rivalry game, Lane throws off his gloves against Jared Shore, enforcer for the Savannah Renegades. It's a strange way to begin a relationship. Jared's been playing minor league hockey for most of his career. He's bisexual and doesn't care if anyone knows. But he's determined to avoid another love affair after the last one left him devastated. Out of nowhere a one-nighter with rookie Lane Courtnall gives him second thoughts. Lane reminds Jared why he loves the game and why love might be worth the risk. In turn, Jared hopes to show Lane how to be comfortable with himself on and off the ice. But they're at different points in their careers, and both men will have to decide what they value most.
Breakaway Cowboy: A Wealthy Western Romance (High Country Hawkes #1)
by Barbara DunlopHe&’s not asking for help and she&’s not taking no for an answer in the first book of New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop&’s new series, High Country Hawkes.He&’d been down for the countbut hadn&’t counted on her. After an injury destroys his rodeo career, the last thing Dallas Hawkes wants is to train a new ranch hand. Sierra Armstrong has zero experience with ranching—little does Dallas know that she&’s secretly been hired to help him work through what he&’s lost. As Dallas inducts Sierra into ranch life, her sunshine threatens to crack his grumpy exterior…and maybe even his heart. When he learns the truth, will his pride be trampled or will Dallas get back up to love again?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the High Country Hawkes series: Book 1: Breakaway CowboyBook 2: From Highrise to High Country
Breakaway: A Novel (Beyond the Play #2)
by Grace ReillyThe BookTok sensation: a spicy coach’s daughter college sports romance, second in the Beyond the Play series, with new exclusive content in this edition! A secret friends-with-benefits arrangement with the hockey coach’s daughter shouldn’t have a shot in the dark of leading to more…CooperAs a pro-bound college athlete with a good-time reputation, I usually have my pick of puck bunnies. But lately, I’ve been in a dry spell that feels more like a curse, and the stress is affecting my game—the one thing that can’t happen if I’m going to make team captain, and eventually the NHL.Enter Penny Ryder.She’s my coach’s daughter, but the moment she pulls me into that ice rink closet, she’s the one thing on my mind besides hockey. She has a sex bucket list, and each item on it confirms we’re kindred spirits in the bedroom. If I say yes, I’ll be relaxed on the ice again—but if her dad finds out, I’ll be forced to say goodbye to being captain and finally earning my own father’s approval.PennyThanks to the ex from hell, I’m a long way from being ready for a relationship—but it’s time to reclaim my agency, one long-sought-after experience in bed at a time.Enter Cooper Callahan.He’s my dad’s star defenseman; an arrangement with him will mean keeping yet another major secret from my father. But the agreement we strike is simple: secret friends-with-benefits until he makes captain…and I cross off everything on my list, so I can finally move on from the incident that ruined both my life and my figure skating career.Yet the longer our connection goes on, the more we trust each other, and the less I want to say goodbye. I know love leads to heartbreak, but what if it can also clear the ice for a breakaway?Filled with swoons, spice coaching, sports, and book nerds in love, Breakaway is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance.
Breakaway: A Pilots Hockey Novel (Pilots Hockey #5)
by Sophia HenryIn a standalone hockey romance that tugs at readers’ heartstrings, a broken ex-pro learns to live and love again—all thanks to the complicated, wonderful nurse who gives him a second chance. Brianna Collins needs to break away from her overbearing family. Her parents expect her to “fix” her brother after a series of concussions derailed his hockey career. Unfortunately, no doctor will give him clearance to play, and she’s finished with being the person they rely on to perform a miracle that will never happen. For Bree, a six-month nursing assignment at a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the perfect escape. Luke Daniels, former forward for the NHL’s Charlotte Aviators, has spent close to a year rehabbing a career-threatening injury—and distracting himself however he can. Worlds collide when Luke realizes that the girl from his latest one-night-stand happens to be the new nurse at the hospital where he volunteers in the pediatric unit. What’s more, Bree’s the only person who makes him excited about life again. Despite her initial reservations, Luke can’t help pursuing sweet, beautiful Bree. Then he realizes it was her brother whose career he ended with an accidental hit, and he falls back on the thing that’s always helped suppress his demons: alcohol. But if Luke doesn’t kick his old habits, he just may lose the one thing he loves more than hockey. Don’t miss any of Sophia Henry’s exhilarating Pilots Hockey novels: DELAYED PENALTY | POWER PLAY | INTERFERENCE | UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT | BREAKAWAYAdvance praise for Breakaway“A sexy and emotional page-turning hockey romance that gave me all the feels. Loved, loved, loved it.”—Stina Lindenblatt, author of I Need You Tonight
Breakfall (The Fall Trilogy #1)
by Kate PavelleThe Fall Trilogy: Book OneSexual assault doesn't discriminate. Aikido instructor Sean Gallaway learns that when he falls prey to a violent stalker. Asbjorn Lund, a karate sensei on campus and a Navy vet, yearns to teach Sean how to survive. How to overcome. How to recover. Sean feels hunted and alone as the stalker escalates, testing his boundaries. With the entire dojo at his back, Sean resolves to play bait. He will catch the predator stalking him and reclaim his sense of self if it's the last thing he does. Yet Sean's hunger for justice clashes with Asbjorn's protective streak, and their budding romance might not survive their war of wills.
Breakfast At Darcy's
by Ali McNamara'Utterly enjoyable' - Stylist'Perfect easy reading' - Sun------------------------When Darcy McCall loses her beloved Aunt Molly, she doesn't expect any sort of inheritance - let alone a small island! Located off the west coast of Ireland, Tara hasn't been lived on for years, but according to Molly's will, Darcy must stay there for twelve months in order to fully inherit. It's a big shock. And she's even more shocked to hear that she needs to persuade a village full of people to settle there, too.Darcy has to leave behind her independent city life and swap stylish heels for muddy wellies. Between sorting everything from the plumbing to the pub, Darcy meets confident, charming Conor and sensible, stubborn Dermot - but who will make her feel really at home?Another fabulously fun rom com novel from the author of From Notting Hill with Love . . . Actually
Breakfast At Darcy's
by Ali McNamaraWhen Darcy McCall loses her beloved Aunt Molly, she doesn't expect any sort of inheritance - let alone a small island. Located off the west coast of Ireland, Tara hasn't been lived on for years, but according to Molly's will Darcy must stay there for twelve months in order to fully inherit, and she needs to persuade a village full of people to settle there, too. Darcy has to leave behind her independent city life and swap stylish heels for muddy wellies. Between sorting everything from the plumbing to the pub, Darcy meets confident Conor and ever-grumpy Dermot - but who will make her feel really at home?
Breakfast In Bed
by Ruth Jean DaleHe bet breakfast in bed that he was irresistible! As soon as Brooke met Garrett she knew he was a charmer. Women probably just rolled over when he petted them, much the same way her cats, traitors all, had responded to him. The best thing for Brooke was to keep out of his way, but she just couldn't now that Garrett's fiveyearold daughter, Molly, was without a mother or a nanny and so much in need of her love and affection. Well, so be it, and if Garrett Jackson did start his seduction routine on her he would soon discover that she wasn't about to offer him breakfast in her bed!
Breakfast With Santa
by Pamela BrowningSt. Nick Says He Can't Deliver. But The Ex-Marine In The Santa Suit Just Might!Money is tight for single mom Beth McCormick, so she compensates for what she can't give five-year-old Mitchell materially in other-but maybe not so wise-ways. Like never telling the child no.Tom Collyer can see that Beth's son is more than a little spoiled. Not only does Mitchell demand that Tom, the town's new Santa, deliver a live-in daddy for Christmas, he manages to land Tom in the emergency room in the process.After meeting gorgeous Beth, this kindhearted ex-marine is sure going to try to deliver the little boy's wish. But Beth is happy with the status quo. Tom's got his work cut out for him showing Beth that she needs to begin saying no to her son more often and yes to him!
Breakfast at Bethany's
by Kathleen O'Reilly"Directionally challenged" Beth Von Meeter has had it up to here with watching her friends saunter down the aisle. But when she turns to an online matchmaking service, Beth finds herself sitting across the table from Spencer James, the blunt but sexy newspaper journalist, who has an offer she can't refuse. Be the subject for his story on computer dating and he'll help her snag a marriage-minded guy...pronto.Unlike Beth, Spencer can't imagine actually looking for love. His own heart is burned to a crisp and he's determined to live by one rule- don't get involved with anyone unless it's just sex... nothing more. But when an accidental touch erupts into a sizzling night of white-hot desire, Spencer can't help but think he's finally met his match-but that can't be right, can it?
Breakfast at Midnight
by Kim DiasHope can be found in unexpected places. Lonely, still struggling with his divorce, and suffering from writer’s block, successful thriller author Fred spends much more time in an all-night Denny’s than is healthy for any man. It’s the last place he thought he’d meet someone like Callum, who has literally run away from the internationally famous boy band Leos. Despite their age difference, the two become friends, and their long nights of soul-searching might help them find the courage to face their problems: Fred’s deteriorating relationship with his daughter and Callum’s career issues. It’s easy for their lives to tangle together, and each might provide the other the means to move beyond the past—even if it’s not a journey they can take together.
Breakfast at Stephanie's: A Novel
by Sue MargolisPlaying “Winter Wonderland” for last-minute Christmas shoppers has got to be the all-time low point of Stephanie Glassman’s career. The aspiring jazz soloist and single mother has no singing prospects, no man in her life since her hot fling with a movie stuntman, and a social life that consists of having her two best friends over for high-calorie Sunday brunches. Even her grandmother’s having more sex than she is. That is, until toddler Jake’s irresistible father hurtles back into her life.Albert promises fidelity, plus married life filled with the best sex Stephanie’s ever had. But there’s a tantalizing new wrinkle: Frank Waterman, rising star and Stephanie’s old crush, is suddenly semi-available and interested. And her stalled career seems to be heating up. But when her big break erupts in a scandal that puts her on the front page instead, Stephanie’s in a whole new league. Now, with fame at her door and two hot guys fighting over her, Stephanie’s got some big decisions to make…and they may surprise everyone—including her.
Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café (A Honey Creek Novel #1)
by Jodi ThomasOn the rolling hills that border the Brazos River lies Honey Creek, Texas—a small town where family bonds and legends run deep, and friendship and love are always close to hand . . . Piper Kate McKenzie, mayor of Honey Creek, won&’t let a major scandal rip her quirky hometown apart, or jeopardize her dream of one day running for higher office. So she calls for reinforcements to find the source of corruption in the sheriff&’s office—two men recommended by her Texas Ranger brothers . . . At seventeen, Sam Cassidy left home, heeding the call to be a preacher. Later he found another mission: serving his country. After his one love died, he lost both his faith and his fight. Drifting from one assignment to another, he&’s come to Honey Creek intending to earn his pay check and move on. As a Dallas cop, Coby Riddell has grown skeptical and wary. People have a bad habit of disappointing each other, but the job never lets him down. This job in particular—his first undercover—is too intriguing to pass up. Piper, who&’s been wondering if Honey Creek might be the only real love of her life, suddenly finds herself drawn to two very different men. And if she can keep her town—and her heart—from going completely off the rails, there may be a sweet, unexpected future in store . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.comOn the rolling hills that border the Brazos River lies Honey Creek, Texas—a small town where family bonds and legends run deep, and friendship and love are always close to hand . . . Piper Kate McKenzie, mayor of Honey Creek, won&’t let a major scandal rip her quirky hometown apart, or jeopardize her dream of one day running for higher office. So she calls for reinforcements to find the source of corruption in the sheriff&’s office—two men recommended by her Texas Ranger brothers . . . At seventeen, Sam Cassidy left home, heeding the call to be a preacher. Later he found another mission: serving his country. After his one love died, he lost both his faith and his fight. Drifting from one assignment to another, he&’s come to Honey Creek intending to earn his pay check and move on. As a Dallas cop, Coby Riddell has grown skeptical and wary. People have a bad habit of disappointing each other, but the job never lets him down. This job in particular—his first undercover—is too intriguing to pass up. Piper, who&’s been wondering if Honey Creek might be the only real love of her life, suddenly finds herself drawn to two very different men. And if she can keep her town—and her heart—from going completely off the rails, there may be a sweet, unexpected future in store . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Breakfast in Bed
by Robin KayeHe'd be Mr. Perfect if he wasn't a perfect mess... Rich Ronaldi is almost the complete package-smart, sexy, great job-but when his girlfriend dumps him, Rich swears he'll learn to cook and clean just to win her back... She'll be happy to make him over, but not for another woman... Rich is the only guy Becca Larsen's ever met who hasn't tried to change her. She's glad to help him master the domestic arts, but she'll be damned if he'll start cooking in another woman's kitchen-or bedroom...