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How to Read a Book: A Novel
by Monica Wood"A deeply humane and touching novel; highly recommended for book clubs and fans of Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures." — Booklist"A beautiful, big-hearted treasure of a novel." —Lily KingFrom the award-winning author of The One-in-a-Million Boy comes a heartfelt, uplifting novel about a chance encounter at a bookstore, exploring redemption, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories. Our Reasons meet us in the morning and whisper to us at night. Mine is an innocent, unsuspecting, eternally sixty-one-year-old woman named Lorraine Daigle…Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher.Harriet Larson, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest.Frank Daigle, a retired machinist, hasn’t yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed.When the three encounter each other one morning in a bookstore in Portland—Violet to buy the novel she was reading in the prison book club before her release, Harriet to choose the next title for the women who remain, and Frank to dispatch his duties as the store handyman—their lives begin to intersect in transformative ways.How to Read a Book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living. .
How to Reprimand Your Rock Star (The DommeNation Series)
by Mina VaughnIn this fun and saucy romance novel, all-star college basketball player Thea dominates on the courts—and off—with a rock star who is determined to win her over.Thea is a star basketball player at UConn on track to be Rookie of the Year. That is, if she can stay focused on the game. Lately that hasn’t been going so well, as her knee has been bothering her. But that’s not the only thing on her mind…Ever since rock star Keaton Lowe surprised her in the girl’s locker room, Thea can’t stop thinking about him. On top of his status and enticing ways, he seems to know everything about her. But some of his actions cross the line, and Keaton needs to be punished. Will Thea keep her head in the game, or get distracted by her other favorite pastime—reprimanding her rock star?
How to Rescue a Family (Furever Yours #2)
by Teri WilsonWhen a single father moves to a small Southern town, finding a mother for his son may just lead to the woman of his dreams in this wholesome romance.Ever since his wife died, Ryan Carter has been desperate to help his grieving son. Leaving behind his big city career, he decamps for small-town North Carolina and adopts a rescue dog. And to complete the home his son deserves, Ryan even proposes to the gorgeous restaurant manager he just met! Amanda Sylvester has lives in Spring Forest her whole life. So when the handsome single father moved into town, she was quick to take notice. She knows what it’s like to need a mom in your life. But she sure isn’t the type to play pretend with her heart . . .
How to Rescue a Rake
by Jayne FresinaHOW TO RESCUE A RAKE:Reject his marriage proposalNathaniel Sherringham has returned to Hawcombe Prior a changed man. Gone is the reckless rake who went out on a limb to propose to Diana Makepiece three years ago. Now Nate's mysterious new wealth has the town's rumor mill spinning. To stir things up (and get Diana's attention), Nate boldly announces his plans to marry "any suitable girl" under the age of 25. Run awayDiana, now 27 and still single, is acutely aware of Nate's return. When her mother suggests a trip to visit a cousin in Bath, Diana leaps at the chance to escape the heartbreak and regret she can't help but feel in Nate's presence...and avoid his irritating charade to find a bride.But for Nate, Diana has always been the one. He might just have to follow her to Bath and once again lay his heart on the line to win her attention-and her heart.The Book Club Belles Society: Before the Kiss: A Book Club Belles Society Novella Once Upon a Kiss Sinfully Ever AfterHow to Rescue a RakePraise for Once Upon a Kiss:"Feisty dialogue and strong-willed characters make for...a winning love story."-Booklist "Deliciously funny."-RT Book Reviews"[A] witty romp."-Publishers Weekly
How to Rescue the Heart Doctor (Morgan Family Medics #2)
by Alison RobertsWill a pediatric heart surgeon finally be able to overcome his family problems and accept love in his life again? Find out what happens in the final book of this multigenerational duet by Alison Roberts.The family they share……brings them together! Pediatric heart surgeon Anthony Morgan is used to fixing tiny hearts yet can&’t mend his own after being estranged from his son. When he meets nurse Elsie, he learns some shocking news—they share a grandson! Having been alone for so long, Elsie welcomes Anthony&’s friendship and is delighted that it develops into something more… But when his family problems seem insurmountable, can Elsie rescue Anthony&’s heart and heal her own, too?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Morgan Family Medics Book 1: Secret Son to Change His LifeBook 2: How to Rescue the Heart Doctor
How to Resist a Heartbreaker
by Louisa GeorgeWho can resist a bad-boy surgeon? Nurse Gabby Radley knows exactly the type of man that supersexy Mr. Max Maitland is-hotshot surgeon with no strings attached. So, attempting to balance a fling, working together and Gabby's runaway past? It all points toward a relationship with a seriously complicated health warning! The only problem is, giving in to their sizzling chemistry is one thing, but trusting him with her heart is a whole different story....
How to Resist a Rancher (Montana Country Legacy)
by Cindy Kirk Teresa SouthwickRight cowboy, wrong time?Claiming the Rancher’s Heart by Cindy KirkWhen a matchmaker paired sophisticated Stacie Summers with rugged cowboy Josh Collins, they both thought it was a terrible mistake. But even though Josh thought the match was way off base, he couldn’t push the gorgeous Stacie from his mind. And Stacie’s low opinion of ranchers inched up with her heart rate whenever Josh was around. Could this unlikely friendship turn into something more?The Rancher Who Took Her In by Teresa SouthwickKate Dixon needed to escape the humiliation of her hastily called-off wedding, and Cabot Dixon’s Montana ranch seemed like the perfect place to keep a low profile. But when the single dad’s young son made not-so-subtle hints about wanting her as his mom, Cabot wondered what he’d opened himself up to…especially when he realized that he’d do anything to keep the runaway bride by his side for keeps!Previously published as Claiming the Rancher’s Heart and The Rancher Who Took Her In
How to Resist the Single Dad
by JC HarrowayWill one stolen kiss with the single dad doc be enough to melt the GP trainee&’s resistance? Find out in the latest Medical Romance by JC Harroway.Her plan is simple:Fight temptation! GP trainee Stella Wright left the idyllic Cotswold village she grew up in, never planning to return…especially not to train at the local practice under Dr. Aaron Bennett. Now, being back is the least of her problems! Aaron is stoic, sexy and a single father, exactly the type of man Stella refuses to get involved with again. Only, one stolen kiss is enough to drive all efforts of resistance from her mind!From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
How to Resist Your Rival
by Rachel DoveIn Rachel Dove&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance novel, when two scientists are forced to put aside their differences and work together…they discover that one thing they can agree on is their chemistry! Hypothesis: working with a hot doc…will lead to temptation! Robotics scientist Harper dreams of helping prosthetics patients worldwide. The problem? Infuriating neurosurgeon Dr. Dom. This man raises her temper—and her pulse! But despite a series of heated clashes, the layers of his cold exterior begin to melt. Soon, cautious Harper finds resisting her rival an impossible task, as days—and nights!—in the lab blur the lines between professional and deeply personal…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
How to Romance a Runaway Bride: Summer Romance With The Italian Tycoon / How To Romance A Runaway Bride (wilde Hearts) (Wilde Hearts #2)
by Teri WilsonUSA Today–Bestselling Author: A New York billionaire’s birthday party gets crashed—by a woman in a big white dress . . .“If we’re not married by thirty, we’ll marry each other . . .”Allegra Clark doesn’t expect to be a runaway bride . . . till she’s about to say, “I do.” Then the commitment-phobe bolts—straight into the adjacent thirtieth birthday party of the man she’d once vowed to wed.Billionaire hotelier Zander Wilde can hardly believe his eyes. The woman he never forgot, more beautiful than ever, in a gown and veil. And she’s just days away from her thirtieth birthday . . .Praise for RITA Award winner Teri Wilson’s novels“Charming and unexpectedly touching.” —Kirkus Reviews“Like journeying through a dream that I never wanted to end.” —Night Owl Reviews
How to Romance the Man You Love--the Way He Wants You To!
by Lucy Sanna[From the book cover:] This is a book to help women to Rekindle their man's Passion for Passion. What are you waiting for? Flirt. Surprise him with a special gift, just because. Go on a date and leave the kids at home. Go for a drive and let him do all the talking. Say you'll tell him your most secret fantasy if he'll tell you his first. Enticing? Always. Romantic? Absolutely. And this is just the beginning.... Do you want romance? The answer is a resounding yes. But if you want specifics, you'll have to ask carefully. Because unless you do, most men are reluctant to open up and bare their souls. As a result, women have been forced to make assumptions and a lot of generalizations about what their partners did or didn't want. Until now. The author asked hundreds of men nationwide to share their deepest desires, their hidden fears, and their most enchanting romantic experiences. And they did, all in the name of love. The result is a delightfully empowering book that will leave you breathlessly awaiting your next romantic rendezvous. Full of activities designed to enhance your romantic spirit--and his--How to Romance the Man You Love is the key to opening doors you never dreamed existed! By reading this book, you're already showing him how much his absolute happiness means to you, which may be one of the most romantic things you'll ever do for him." Tastefully written. Check the Bookshare collection for the companion to this book: How to Romance the Woman you love--The Way She Wants You To.
How to Rope a Real Man (Catcher Creek #3)
by Melissa CutlerThe Sorentino sisters saved their family's rundown New Mexico ranch, but the youngest has a dream that just may ruin their hard-earned peace--unless a certain sexy cowboy lawyer changes her mind. . .Jenna Sorentino is as independent as they come. Despite her wild past, she's grown up enough to keep quiet about the identity of her baby's daddy, go to night college--and hide her plan to escape tiny Catcher Creek. She's also stopped dreaming of happily ever after--except in the case of gorgeous, rugged, Santa Fe native Matt Roenick. Too bad the oil rights attorney acts like he barely knows she's alive. . .Matt knows only too well that Jenna's alive--in fact, she's driving him crazy with desire. But Matt's got his reasons for resisting her. And when her son's father shows up, those reasons multiply. Trouble is, Jenna's secrets are more complicated than he imagined, and forgetting her isn't as easy as he'd hoped. Matt knows life can be messy as hell. For Jenna, maybe it's time he got dirty. . .
How to Ruin a Reputation (Rakes Beyond Redemption #1108)
by Bronwyn ScottAshton Bedevere: renowned libertine who can ruin a reputation quicker than other gentlemen can drink their brandyAfter years in Italy, honing his skills in the delicious art of seduction, Ashe returns to London's high-class establishments-preceded, of course, by his reputation for lavish opulence and unashamed wickedness.Then his scandalous ways are abruptly ended by his father's death. To claim what is rightfully his, notorious lothario Ashe must do the inconceivable-take a wife!But who could possibly even think about marrying such a man? Certainly not the lovely Genevra Ralston. After all, she'd be finished in polite society. Wouldn't she? Yet Ashe's notorious charm and practiced touch could prove irresistible....
How to Run with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf Series #3)
by Molly HarperDown, Boy Anna Moder has just witnessed a shooting, seen her car pulverized, and rescued a wounded stranger only to discover he’s really a werewolf. And by her recent standards, things are actually looking up. Lycanthropes don’t faze Anna. Doctoring a wolf pack outside Grundy, Alaska, is the closest thing to home life she’s known in years. But hitching a ride to Anchorage with long-absent pack member Caleb Graham—that’s a risk. Part of her itches to whack his nose with a newspaper. The rest is trying unsuccessfully to keep her own paws off every delicious inch of him. The problem is—Caleb employs his lupine tracking abilities as a notquite- legal bounty hunter, and Anna is suspicious of both him and his profession. On the run from her past, with old problems closing in, she’d like to stay far, far away from anybody with connections to the law. Caleb, however, seems determined to keep her close. Are his intentions noble, or is he working a more predatory angle? Anna’s been dreaming of returning to a semi-normal life, but now she’s experiencing a strange new urge . . . to join Caleb in running with the wolves.
How to Save a Life: A Novel
by Eva CarterIn this heartfelt love story, three friends find out what it really means to save someone.&“A heart-stopping, heart-wrenching, and heartwarming story that kept me reading well into the night.&”—Clare Pooley, New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity ProjectKerry Smith is going to save lives—and so is her best friend, Tim Palmer. After years of working toward medical school, they are about to take their entrance exams. But on the eve of the new millennium, a classmate goes into cardiac arrest, changing everything.For nearly eighteen minutes, rising soccer star Joel Greenaway is dead. For nearly eighteen minutes, Kerry performs CPR on her longtime crush. And for nearly eighteen minutes, Tim is too shocked to help. Though they don&’t yet know it, those eighteen minutes will change the next eighteen years of their lives.Because, as it turns out, saving a life doesn&’t always guarantee a happy ending.With his soccer career cut short, Joel lashes out and breaks Kerry&’s heart by ending their burgeoning relationship with a cruelty that derails her future, while Tim struggles to reconcile his dream of becoming a doctor with the reality of failing to act. As each struggles to move on from the events of that fateful New Year&’s Eve, their lives can&’t seem to stop colliding year after year. Pulled by their shared histories and her big heart, Kerry soon finds herself picking up the pieces after both broken men. But when Kerry is the one who needs saving, will anyone be there for her?As Kerry, Tim, and Joel discover what it means to love, to forgive, and to find your calling, this sweeping novel shows us that there is more than one way to save a life—and more than one path to finding meaning in your own.
How To Save a Marriage in a Million
by Leonie KnightJoanna and Richard Howell thought they had it all-until they lost their precious little boy. Broken-hearted, their perfect marriage crumbled. Since then, Jo's thrown herself into nursing, determined to distract herself from what she's lost. She loves her newfound inner strength, but seeing her gorgeous husband again makes Jo wonder-is she brave enough to hope they can have another shot at happiness?
How To Save a Marriage in a Million
by Leonie KnightJoanna and Richard Howell thought they had it all-until they lost their precious little boy. Broken-hearted, their perfect marriage crumbled. Since then, Jo's thrown herself into nursing, determined to distract herself from what she's lost. She loves her newfound inner strength, but seeing her gorgeous husband again makes Jo wonder-is she brave enough to hope they can have another shot at happiness?
How To Save a Marriage in a Million
by Leonie KnightJoanna and Richard Howell thought they had it all-until they lost their precious little boy. Broken-hearted, their perfect marriage crumbled. Since then, Jo's thrown herself into nursing, determined to distract herself from what she's lost. She loves her newfound inner strength, but seeing her gorgeous husband again makes Jo wonder-is she brave enough to hope they can have another shot at happiness?
How to Say I Love You Out Loud
by Karole CozzoWhen Jordyn Michaelson's autistic brother joins her at her elite school, she's determined not to let anyone know they're related. Even if that means closing herself off to all her closest friends, including charming football stud Alex Colby. But despite her best intentions, she just can't shake the memory of kissing Alex last summer, and the desire to do it again. Can Jordyn find the courage to tell Alex how she really feels—and the truth about her family—before he slips away forever?
How to School Your Scoundrel
by Juliana GrayThree intrepid princesses find themselves targets in a deadly plot against the crown--until their uncle devises a brilliant plan to keep them safe... Princess Luisa has devoted her life to duty, quietly preparing to succeed her father as ruler. Nothing, however, primed her to live on the run, disguised as a personal secretary to a notorious English scoundrel. The earl is just the man to help her reclaim her throne, but Luisa is drawn to her powerful employer in ways she never imagined... Philip, Earl of Somerton, has spent six years married to a woman in love with another man--he refuses to become a fool due to imprudent emotions ever again. Only, as his carefully laid plans for vengeance falter, fate hands him hope for redemption in the form of a beautiful and determined young princess who draws him into a risky game of secrets, seduction, and betrayal. And while his cunning may be enough to save her life, nothing can save him from losing his heart...
How To School Your Scoundrel: Princess In Hiding Book 3 (Princess In Hiding)
by Juliana GrayHow To School Your Scoundrel is the charming third novel in a new trilogy by historical romance writer Juliana Gray whose debut Affairs By Moonlight series was richly praised. Lose your heart to this witty and romantic story of three intrepid princesses caught in a deadly plot - until their uncle devises a brilliant plan to keep them safe... Will delight fans of Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch and Loretta Chase.Princess Luisa has devoted her life to duty, quietly preparing to succeed her father as ruler. Nothing, however, primed her to live on the run, disguised as a personal secretary to a notorious English scoundrel. The earl is just the man to help her reclaim her throne, but Luisa is drawn to her powerful employer in ways she never imagined... Philip, Earl of Somerton, has spent six years married to a woman in love with another man - he refuses to become a fool due to imprudent emotions ever again. Only, as his carefully laid plans for vengeance falter, fate hands him hope for redemption in the form of a beautiful and determined young princess who draws him into a risky game of secrets, seduction, and betrayal. And while his cunning may be enough to save her life, nothing can save him from losing his heart...Don't miss the first two enticing books in the Princess In Hiding trilogy, How To Tame Your Duke and How To Master Your Marquis, and for more gorgeous historical romance check out the other titles in her Affairs By Moonlight trilogy: A Lady Never Lies, A Gentleman Never Tells and A Duke Never Yields.
How to Score
by Robin WellsMuseum curator Sammi Matthews isn't just in a dating slump, she's putting men on the injured list. After giving one date a black eye and cracking another's rib, Sammi decides she needs professional help. Enter life coach Luke Jones, who advises Sammi on how to overcome her klutziness. And their phone sessions work! Sammi soon meets a sexy FBI agent who seems to know just what she needs. When his brother Luke goes into federal protection, FBI Special Agent Chase Jones agrees to cover for him. Then Sammi's hot voice sizzles down the line, and the usual "phone only" rule is out. With "Luke" coaching her by day, and Chase dating her by night, Sammi's confidence soars, along with her appeal. Chase falls hard, but how will Sammi feel if and when he comes clean? Chase would rather she break all his bones than risk breaking her heart.
How to Seduce a Billionaire
by Portia Da CostaThe virgin and the billionaire… Just because Jess Lockhart is a virgin in her late twenties doesn’t mean she isn’t interested in men. In fact, far from it: she fantasies about finding the perfect man who can fulfil her every desire.Her new boss, handsome billionaire Ellis McKenna, seems perfect for the job. It is clear he is as attracted to her, as she is to him. However, a tragic past has left Ellis vowing to never do ‘serious’ relationships again. Having allowed herself to be seduced by a billionaire can Jess teach him about love?If you like Fifty Shades of Grey you’ll love this!
How to Seduce a Bride
by Edith LaytonHow does one seduce a bride? Step One: Lay bare her mysteries... Daisy Tanner has taken the ton by storm and Leland Grant, Viscount Haye, wants to know everything about this ravishing, secretive woman who is tempting his friend into marriage. Though his rakish reputation is the stuff of legend, Leland is curiously undone by this exquisite creature who threatens to turn his footloose single life topsy-turvy. Never has he wanted a woman more... Step Two: Strip her of her inhibitions... Having survived a difficult past, Daisy now desires the security of an uncomplicated marriage with some safe, undemanding gentleman. How dare this dashing rogue Lord Haye distract her with his suspicions...and unbalance her with his sensuous promises? If Daisy isn't careful, her scandalous history could become common knowledge. Worse still, she might actually fall in love with this notorious seducer whose touch excites her like nothing has before...
How to Seduce a Cavanaugh: How To Seduce A Cavanaugh Colton's Cowboy Code Undercover With A Seal Tempting Target (Cavanaugh Justice #30)
by Marie FerrarellaA solitary cop falls for his sexy new partner in crime in this romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.A lone wolf who’d prefer to work solo, Detective Kane Durant has been through six partners. His latest? A chatty, go-getter blonde he can’t seem to intimidate with his killer stare-downs and deadly silence. But when they’re assigned a case of home invasions in the ritzy section of town, he’s impressed by Detective Kelly Cavanaugh’s quick mind, her determination to catch the perp . . . and how badly he wants her.With one month to prove herself to her tall, tough and sexy new partner, Kelly works overtime to crack the case—and the hardened detective by her side. But when late nights on the job lead to passion, Kelly’s heart is suddenly on the line, too.