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Just a Little White Lie
by Lynnette HallbergLucinda Darling thinks she's ready to get married. Even though Donald doesn't give her butterflies, the heiress is ready to make her marriage work. She's got the dress, she's at the church and her fiancé...is making out with his ex. So Lucinda stuffs her tulle skirts into her tiny sports car and hits the road...only to have her car break down.Jake Parker knows he's not ready to settle down. But Grandma Hattie is sick, so, to make her happy, he's returning home to find himself a fake fiancée. When Jake rescues Lucy from the side of the highway, she goes from runaway bride to temporary fiancée.Lucy hopes to escape the public eye in small-town Georgia, but she doesn't expect to fall for Jake's charming hometown, let alone Jake himself. Soon Jake and Lucy both start to wish their lie were true. But Lucy knows she must stop their pretense before Jake's family-and her heart-are hurt so badly they'll never recover.62,000 words
Just a Question of Love
by J. Walther Rebecca PraterWhen Phillip, the young student of photography, meets the gallery owner, Christopher, 26 years his senior, a friendship quickly grows out of a fondness for each other. In truth there is spark between them, an attraction that in the long run neither of them can deny. Especially Phillip has doubts - will he give their unusual love a chance?
Just a Sketch
by A. J. MarcusLeo Caldwell's life can be summed up in two words: ho hum. His job at a tech-support call center offers little in the way of excitement and outside of spending time with his two best friends, Felix and Julie, his social life is nonexistent. When Felix decides it's time for the three of them to try something new to spice things up, they go all out... and take a drawing class at the local library. But that's when everything changes. Leo meets Aud Sorenson, owner of Bright Thoughts Gallery and resident art teacher at the library. When Aud gets to know Leo and his friends, he feels an instant connection with the cute and geeky Leo and asks him to pose for a sketch. As sparks fly between them, Aud discovers he has a stalker who's willing to do anything he can to make sure Aud is his and his alone. Aud and Leo hope their blossoming feelings will be enough to see them through the chaos that erupts around them.
Just a Small-Town Girl
by Patricia KayTHE RAINBOW'S END MATCHMAKERS WERE PLACING THEIR BETS!Twenty years ago Maggie Callahan was crazy in love with handsome Zachary Tate. Still, too young to tie herself down, she'd fled her small Texas town for glamorous Manhattan, secretly bereft that her beloved hadn't begged her to stay.Now, though, Maggie was back for a spell. And confronting thoroughly masculine Zach, a sweet-talkin' single dad and upright, downright desirable sheriff, made her hometown-and her hopes-sparkle anew. But would Zach propose this time-and finally make her a happy, small-town wife and mom? Or would Maggie once again leave her heart at Rainbow's End?
Just a Summer Fling
by Cate CameronFirst in the new Lake Sullivan Romance series.Lake Sullivan, Vermont, has plenty of attractions for movie star Ashley Carlsen--pristine nature, local color, and a handyman with a bad reputation for all the right reasons . . . Ashley's movie-star life is starting to feel like an act. She's desperate to be taken seriously, and after her boyfriend's affair with a costar, she's ready for a new scene. A vacation at Lake Sullivan with Hollywood power player Jasmine McArthur might be the answer to all her problems. And according to Jasmine, all Ashley needs is a hot summer fling with local stud Josh Sullivan. After one look at the handsome handyman, Ashley has a hard time saying no. But Josh is tired of playing boy toy for rich women like Jasmine and her friends. As determined as he is to stay away, he can't shake the feeling that Ashley is different--and he can't help noticing her auburn hair and dancing green eyes. But when their budding romance hits the tabloids, will it be another Hollywood scandal, or happily ever after?From the Paperback edition.
Just a Summer Girl
by Helen Cavanagh[from the back cover] "Even summer girls fall in love... Summer on the island. Every year Nina looks forward to it. Endless days in the sun, beach parties, dances, picnics. And lots of time for painting and drawing. Nina hopes this summer will be special. And it is. She falls in love. She's never felt as attracted to a boy as she is to Ben. But Ben doesn't understand Nina. He wants to be a fisherman and live quietly on the island, while she is a city girl who wants to be an artist. Nina's not sure she can change her life, even for Ben..."
Just a Summer Romance
by Ann M. MartinMelanie&’s first love is the boy of her dreams—can she make the relationship last after summer is gone?Fourteen-year-old Melanie is spending the summer on Fire Island with her family when she meets Justin Hart. Handsome and mysterious, he seems as interested in her as she is in him, but insists that their relationship can only be a summer romance.After summer ends, Melanie tries to let go and starts dating another guy back home. But Justin isn&’t easy to forget—especially when Melanie sees him on the cover of a magazine! The star of a new show, he has clearly forgotten all about her. Or has he? Melanie is determined to get in touch with him and find out just what she meant to him last summer.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Just a Taste
by Deirdre MartinWhile trying to keep his retired hockey star brother out of the kitchen, Anthony Dante has turned his restaurant into a Brooklyn institution. But the stunning Vivi Robitaille is giving him some competition with her new bistro. The table is set for a culinary war-until things start getting spicy.
Just a Taste
by Shannyn SchroederGrief has brought them together again--will love open the door to their future? When it's an O'Leary in the picture, finding out is just part of the adventure...Carmen Delgado is left reeling when her father dies. Taking care of him has been her sole purpose for so long, she's forgotten what it's like to have dreams of her own. And with steady, sexy Liam O'Leary inheriting a share in her dad's successful food truck, Carmen is suddenly free to explore her life's possibilities. She never expected Liam to provide the kind of temptation she's not sure she can resist...A talented chef, Liam O'Leary has been itching to open his own restaurant for years--and the death of his mentor is a reminder that time passes too quickly. Gus's Taco Taxi isn't exactly what he dreamed of, but he can't desert Gus's daughter. Working side by side is an unexpected pleasure--and grownup Carmen is alluring in all new ways. Is love on the menu--or will old fears and insecurities drive them apart?90,400 Words
Just a Taste (Dynasties: The Ashtons #4)
by Bronwyn JamesonJillian Ashton had been lied to, cheated on and tragically widowed.Seeing her through it all was Seth Bennedict—her brother-in-law.He'd held her, comforted her—and she'd felt the simmering of animpossible attraction. But now the fire was not just simmering, it wasthreatening to boil over. And she wanted it to!Seth had never forgotten the pain his brother's widow had suffered. Inhis dreams, he'd made love to Jillian a thousand times, but now theaching desire had grown out of control. Yet her eager passion made himuneasy. Now that Seth's fantasy had come true, the secret burden he'dbeen hiding from her all these years was suddenly too heavy to bear….
Just a Whisper Away
by Lauren NicholsA last-minute murder confession threw lawyer Abbie Winslow's world into a tailspin since she'd believed her client innocent. Having discovered his guilt, she tried to keep him in prison. But when her plan didn't work, her crazed client went free...and vowed to punish her for her betrayal. While in hiding, Abbie rekindled her passion for Jace Rogan, her first love and a man who deserved a woman without secrets. Though years had passed, their attraction still sizzled. And yet, just as Abbie felt safe in their budding relationship, her greatest fear came true — a murderer had tracked her down. She'd finally found true love...but would she stay alive to enjoy it?
Just as You Are: A Novel
by Camille KelloggEqual parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness and a whole lot of spirit to a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies-to-lovers romance.&“Brims with heart, spice, and humor.&”—Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn&’t Care&“The L Word, but better.&”—TJ Alexander, author of Chef&’s Kiss&“A juicy sapphic romp; sweet, sexy, and tender in all the right ways.&”—Gabrielle Korn, author of Everybody (Else) Is PerfectThe only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that&’s on the verge of shutting down—until it&’s bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she&’s lucky to still have a paycheck but it&’s hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent &“frivolous use.&” When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it&’s only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria—she&’s funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz&’s gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can&’t trust her, it&’s hard to keep hating Daria—and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment.
Just for Christmas
by Stella BagwellHope Logan wanted only two things for Christmas-her husband, Drake, And The child he refused to give her. Drake had made it plain he had no desire to be a father. . . and it seemed his desire for Hope had disappeared as well. Drake Logan didn't mind taking risks-but not with his wife. Their one shot at being parents had ended in disaster. He'd almost lost Hope then. . . and now it looked as if he was going to lose her anyway. Then came Stevie . . . . When Drake's young nephew arrived For The holidays, everything changed. Suddenly they seemed like a family-and they acted like it, too! Only, Stevie couldn't stay forever. And Hope and Drake had to decide if they loved each other enough to try again. . . or if their happiness would be Just for Christmas.
Just for Christmas Night
by Lisa Marie PerryA red-hot holiday Pro football publicist Martha Blue has something to prove. To protect the image of the Las Vegas Slayers-and stay employed-she has to shed her party-girl reputation. Fast! So no more mistakes. No further scandals. And absolutely no falling for the one man who can give her everything she wants...and nothing of what she needs. Danger and desire never mixed well for undefeated prizefighter Joaquin Ryder. A friend of the Blue family, he's a man who knows his boundaries...boundaries he has secretly crossed only once before. Now that he's back in Sin City to train for the biggest fight of his career, he can't afford to let a sexy distraction like Martha put him against the ropes. Revisiting their sizzling past is something he isn't willing to risk-until a steamy Yuletide encounter, where for just one night, they'll surrender completely....
Just for Clicks
by Kara McDowellMommy blogs are great . . . unless the blog happens to belong to your mom.Twin sisters Claire & Poppy are accidental social media stars thanks to Mom going viral when they were babies. Now, as teens, they're expected to contribute by building their own brand. Attending a NY fashion week and receiving fan mail is a blast. Fending off internet trolls and would-be kidnappers? Not so much. Poppy embraces it. Claire hates it. Will anybody accept her as "just Claire"? And what should Claire do about Mom's old journals? The handwritten entries definitely don't sound like Mom's perfect blog persona. Worse, one of them divulges a secret that leaves Claire wondering what else in her life might be nothing but a sham . . .
Just for Fins
by Tera Lynn ChildsWhen Lily Sanderson decided to remain Crown Princess Waterlily of the mer kingdom of Thalassinia, she knew she couldn't just coast along in the current. But since she's spent the last couple of years on land, Lily's not sure she has the fins to lead a kingdom. Even her maddeningly pretentious cousin Dosinia seems to know more about ruling than she does. But Lily has to dive in deep to keep her promise to Tellin, her mer bond in name only, who tells her his kingdom is suffering in the changing ocean climate. Lily knows this is a seven seas-sized problem. They'll need to create some serious waves to make the mer community aware and get it to join together to make things right. Lily has to lead the way, even if that means facing one of the iciest queens in the mer kingdoms. Just when Lily thinks her double life on land and sea can't get any more complicated, an ancient mer law might separate Lily and her human boyfriend, Quince, after all. It feels as if the pair is up against a solid tsunami wave! In this third installment in the series that began with Forgive My Fins and Fins Are Forever, Lily will have to find a way to balance safety and justice for the mer people and for the humans she loves.
Just for Kicks
by Susan AndersenA Las Vegas showgirl goes all in on her sexy, straightlaced neighbor in the New York Times–bestselling author’s contemporary romance. Las Vegas showgirl Carly Jacobsen keeps learning the hard way that her idea of fun differs radically from that of her neighbor Wolfgang Jones. Sure, he looks incredible, and he seems to have a thing for her legs, but the man’s a robot. So what’s with their chemistry?Wolf has a plan for his life, and it doesn’t include finding himself tempted by the freewheeling Carly—or her mile-high legs. Yet in a moment of weakness, the two discover at least one area where they do both have fun. But outside the bedroom the stakes are getting higher, and love might come down to a roll of the dice.
Just for Nice (States Of Love #36)
by H. M. ShepherdNick Caratelli flees the city in an attempt to escape a broken relationship and a career he never wanted. He plans to set up a bed-and-breakfast in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country—despite the fact he has no experience in renovating the old building. Luckily his handsome neighbor Sam approaches him with a curious proposal: he’ll help with the restoration in exchange for Nick babysitting his niece. As they work to have the bed-and-breakfast open for business by summer’s end, their lives become interwoven without them even trying. Before he knows it, Nick is recovering from his loss and taking his place in the unconventional family that seems determined to form. But for Nick and Sam to be together in all the ways they desire, they’ll have to realize all the arguments against romance exist only in their heads….States of Love:Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
Just for Now
by Abbi GlinesSet in the steamy coastal Alabama town of Sea Breeze, an interconnected group of older teens hook up, break up . . . and much, much more.Preston is one bad boy. And Amanda has harboured a crush on him for forever. When she finally makes her move on him, it does notend well. But still, she can't resist him. Especially now that he seems to be pursuing her, too.No one wants wants them to be together. Not Amanda's brother, Marcus, who is on the verge of his marriage to Low, and definitely not any of Preston's buddies. They know way too much about Preston's dark side. Yet the dangerous attraction is there ... and neither Preston nor Amanda are going to deny it.
Just for Show
by Julie HamiltonIn this steamy debut romance, two strangers fake their relationship for social media exposure but how long until their secret is revealed?It doesn't take long for Luke Murphy's tweet to go viral. So it also doesn't take long to reconnect with Audrey. Nailed it. But at what cost? His network has put his whole career as a TV home renovations carpenter on the line. A midair meet cute is exactly what they want.After recovering from the shock, Audrey Whitaker can see the benefits of faking a relationship for social media exposure. She'll get the publicity to launch her photography business—her lifelong dream—and she'll get to spend time with a man who can, as his fans say, "really fill out a plaid shirt."Luke and Audrey agree to spend the summer together to get what they each need, then say goodbye. And to keep it professional, they'll follow all the rules…except the "no kissing" one. And maybe the "no sex" one, too! But with so much on the line, they definitely can't fall in love.
Just for Today . . .
by Emmie DarkShe's not that kind of girl!Veterinarian Jess Alexander doesn't have one-night stands with the best man at a coworker's wedding. But thirtysomething divorcée Jess is definitely in a rut that a night of reckless passion with a younger man just might break. And what better candidate than criminally good-looking Sean Paterson?Being with Sean is exhilarating. But where could this relationship possibly go? Expecting anything more than a good time from Sean is a one-way ticket to heartbreak. Against her better judgment, Jess can't walk away from whatever this is...not yet.
Just for Tonight
by Kimberly NicoleRachel can’t find the right woman. She’s trying to escape her past, where she worked at a pizza place and messed around with her married boss, Rhiannon. One night they start to have sex but are busted by Rhiannon’s husband, and Rachel decides to leave her behind for good. On another night, she goes home with cute waitress Jen, who starts kissing her, but there is a drunken guy avidly watching and Rachel is once again unsatisfied.Then Rachel meets the tall, muscular, lesbian at her new job named AJ. Rachel wonders if she’s finally met someone like her. She finds out AJ is fresh out of a break-up, but they still have a night out at the bar, playing pool and singing karaoke. Is this just going to be another night with an emotionally unavailable woman, or will the spark of something more ignite? At the very least, will Rachel end the night feeling less alone?
Just for a Night
by Miranda LeeAs an ordinary Australian, Marina knows she’ll never be the love of James, Lord Winterborne’s life. James is a blue-blood, but what he feels for Marina is red-blooded passion! Marina tries to deny her attraction to the rakishly good-looking British aristocrat and concentrate on the real reason she’s flown to England.But when the opportunity arises for her to become His Lordship’s mistress just for one night, the temptation to succumb is overwhelming....
Just for the Holidays...: A Winter Romance (Sambrano Studios Ser. #2)
by Adriana HerreraA read-in-one-sitting, fast-paced steamy Holiday Rom Com.&“This hot, heartfelt contemporary proves hard to put down.&”—Publisher&’s WeeklyShe&’s snowed in at Christmas with an ex she must resist!Hollywood casting director Perla Sambrano knows Gael Montez is the perfect actor for her new film project. As long as she forgets his oh-so-tempting allure and keeps her heart out of it. Because their chemistry&’s no act and she needs to be careful…The Montez men aren&’t known for their happily ever afters. Or so Gael believes. Keeping things professional with Perla is the only way to protect her. Until a snowstorm strands them together in the Hamptons, leading to an unplanned Christmas fling that lands them both on the naughty list!A must-read for fans of: Second chance romance Fake relationship Forced proximity / snowed in Hollywood romance&“Just for the Holidays by USA TODAY bestselling author Adriana Herrera mixes a second chance romance with Caribbean traditions in a refreshing and organic way.&”—Harlequin JunkiePreviously published.
Just for the Holidays...: A snowbound Christmas romance (Sambrano Studios #2)
by Adriana HerreraBeing snowbound at Christmas leads to holiday sparks in this Sambrano Studios novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Adriana Herrera.She&’s snowed in at Christmas…with a man she must resist! Casting director Perla Sambrano knows Gael Montez is the perfect actor for her new film project. As long as she forgets his oh-so-tempting allure and keeps her heart out of it. Because their chemistry&’s no act and she needs to be careful… The Montez men hurt the women they love. Or so Gael believes. Keeping things professional with Perla is the only way to protect her. Until a snowstorm strands them together, leading to an unplanned Christmas fling that lands them both on the naughty list!From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the Sambrano Studios series: Book 1: One Week to Claim It AllBook 2: Just for the Holidays...