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Keeping a Warrior (Loving a Warrior #2)
by Melanie HansenSometimes the only hope for the walking wounded is in each other’s arms.Devon Lowe is a survivor.A survivor of war. Of combat. And of a betrayal by men she considered her brothers-in-arms. But her trailblazing work as a Cultural Support Team member working alongside the navy SEALs is too important for her to back down now.Fresh off a painful breakup, air force pararescueman Rhys Halloran recognizes Devon’s trauma for what it is—something that’s left her isolated but far from irreparably damaged.With Devon’s trust still lying shattered back in Afghanistan, putting her faith in a man who’s nursing a broken heart isn’t easy. But she’s tired of people making her feel weak, and Rhys makes her feel anything but, sparking a heated attraction that was never part of the plan.With all eyes on Devon to prove herself in a brutal man’s world, having it all will mean putting her heart on the line like never before. But when it comes to Rhys, it’s an uphill battle she’s ready to fight.Publisher’s Note: Keeping a Warrior deals with topics some readers may find difficult, including past sexual assault.This book is approximately 92,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
Keeping the Cookies
by Briana LawrenceTy prepares for the holiday season by kicking out his cheating boyfriend and consoling himself with chocolate and cold Chinese food. Unfortunately, rent and bills force him to grab a pair of red-and-white tights and pretend to be in the holiday spirit as a mall elf. Thankfully, there's a janitor who's too handsome for the part of a mop pusher to help distract him. Nikolas the Janitor sweeps Ty off his feet with his smile and generous spirit. Ty wishes he could fall in love as easily as a romantic comedy, but his ex still holds a piece of his heart. Ty wants to accept Nikolas as his new secret Santa, but he might be doomed to pine after his ex all Christmas long.
Keeping the Peace
by Linda CunninghamJohn and Melanie Giamo think of themselves as an average family, married with three teenage children. Childhood sweethearts, they've lived all their lives in the quiet Vermont village of Clark's Corner, where John is chief of police and Melanie publishes a small local newspaper. Their lives seem routine enough, even mundane. Then rock star Gabriel Strand drives into town, knocking everything off balance with his celebrity swagger. John is mildly annoyed until an attempt on Strand's life leaves an innocent man dead and the young musician feeling vulnerable and alone...and turning to Melanie for comfort. Their mutual attraction could destroy the marriage she always assumed was impervious to any outside threat. The closer Gabriel gets to Melanie, the greater the danger she and her family face. John must use every resource available, as well as his gut intuition, to protect the singer and the people of his town from a murderer, while he also fights to save his marriage. Keeping The Peace is the story of an average family suddenly faced with extraordinary circumstances they could never have imagined. It is the portrait of an exceptional marriage and the strength of the love at its core
Keepsake
by Linda BarlowThe Keepsake: A tale of temptation and terror. It was only a souvenir of Ireland--a small stone that bore, if you looked closely, the suggestion of a human face. She couldn't know that only the power of St. Patrick had kept its evil in check through the centuries.
Keepsakes
by Barbara HarrisonTawny-haired Laura Bellamy grew up feeling like Cinderella, in the shadow of her beautiful, pampered older sister Eliza. Laura longed for the day she would escape the drab, hardscrabble life of Manhattan in the Depression-the day she would marry the man she loved ... Until the night she found him with Eliza. But what might have been the end of a dream was the beginning of a triumph for Laura Bellamy. Determined never to feel like Cinderella again, she made her way upward in the glittering world of advertising, rising through the ranks to a level of power no woman had ever before attained. Envied, admired, adored, able to have whatever she wanted, playing by nobody's rules but her own, she achieved success beyond her wildest imaginings. Now only one man could make her remember who she really was: a woman made for loving.
Kein Coming Out für Cowboys (Cowboys tun das nicht)
by Teresa Simons Tara LainEin Titel der Cowboys tun das nicht SerieRand McIntyre begnügt sich mit ausreichender Zufriedenheit. Er liebt seine kleine Ranch in Kalifornien, seine Pferdezucht und den Reitunterricht mit den Kindern, die er vergöttert – für eigene Kinder und einen geliebten Menschen in seinem Leben müsste er sich outen und damit alles, was er sich erarbeitet hat, aufs Spiel setzen. Dann begleitet er trotz seiner Flugangst seine Eltern zu einem Urlaub nach Hana in Hawaii, wo er den dunkelhaarigen, geheimnisvollen Kai Kealoha kennenlernt, einen echten hawaiianischen Cowboy. Rand mag Kais junge Geschwister und lechzt nach Kai, doch der Mann ist stachliger als eine Krötenechse und undurchschaubarer als seine exotische Heimat. Kai hat sich ein zurückgezogenes Leben aufgebaut, in dem er „seine“ Kinder beschützen kann, und sollte sich zu seinem und ihrem Wohl von dem großen, gut aussehenden Cowboy fernhalten. Nur wie viel Schaden kann ein **Haole** bei einem kurzen Urlaub schon anrichten? Als jedoch Kais schlimmste Befürchtungen und Rands dunkelste Albträume Wirklichkeit werden, gibt es nicht viel Hoffnung für zwei Cowboys, die sich nicht outen können – oder wollen.
Kekse zum Verlieben (Geschichten aus dem kuriosen Kochbuch #4)
by Amber Kell Jara DresslerEine Geschichte aus dem Kuriosen KochbuchNach dem Tod seiner Schwester erhält der Geschäftsmann Marshall Hunter das Sorgerecht für seine Nichte. Marshall, der nicht an Kinder gewöhnt ist, tut sich schwer damit, eine Verbindung zu dem Kind aufzubauen. In seinem Bestreben, sie dazu zu bringen, sich in ihrem neuen Heim wohlzufühlen, engagiert er den professionellen Wandmaler Pace Barlow, um ihr Zimmer persönlicher zu gestalten. Pace ist hin und weg von seiner kleinen Klientin und noch interessierter an ihrem gutaussehenden Onkel, aber Pace ist sich nicht sicher, ob er bereit ist für die Verpflichtungen, die mit einer Familie einhergehen. Wird es Marshall möglich sein, die Beziehung mit dem jungen Künstler zu erhalten, als er sich entschließt, seiner Nichte zuliebe umzuziehen oder muss er die Liebe aufgeben, um ein guter Vater für das kleine Mädchen zu sein? Die Liebe, die in einem altertümlichen Rezept verbacken wurde, bringt die beiden Männer vielleicht zusammen, aber es braucht mehr als ein paar magische Kekse, um die Dinge in Ordnung zu bringen.
Kelegeen
by Eileen O'FinlanOn an evening in 1846 engaged couple Meg O’Connor and Rory Quinn join in an exuberant moondance. Observing is the parish priest, Father Brian O’Malley. The moondance brings bittersweet memories of Siobhan, the long-dead love of his youth, with whom he still feels a spiritual connection. Within days of the dance, the villagers of Kelegeen awake to find their potato crops destroyed by blight. They’ve been through famine before. But this is an Gorta Mór, a monster the likes of which Ireland has never seen. At first Meg and Rory devise ways to help provide for their families, Meg through her sewing, Rory with his wood carving. But when tragedy and a costly mistake end those means of survival they turn to more dangerous ventures. Father O’Malley reluctantly teams up with an English doctor, Martin Parker, to alleviate Kelegeen’s suffering. When Meg learns of ships carrying Irish passengers to a new life in America she is determined to go and bring Rory and their families after her. It will take all her strength and courage along with the help of her beloved priest and the English doctor to make the plan succeed.
Kelly + Victor
by Niall GriffithsA bar in Liverpool January 2nd 200:VICTOR meets a girl. Some time later that night he is in her bed. This, he thinks, is the best sex he's ever had.KELLY meets a boy. Some time later that night he is in her bed. This, she thinks, is the best sex she's ever had.So the story of Kelly + Victor progresses, through two mirror-image narratives: a story of the growth and spiralling intensity of sexual obsession, traced to its inevitable, devastating conclusion. Set against a backdrop of urban despair, spiritual absence and a world swamped with pornography, this is a novel about yearning for union, for purity, and for magic and mystery in a world that denies them all. And it is, above everything, a love story - or all that 21st century Britain will allow of one.
Kelton's Rules
by Peggy NicholsonTHE RULES by Jack KeltonRule #1: Never Marry.Rule #2: If you're stupid enough to ignore Rule 1, never, never marry a divorced woman. She's bound to be smackdab in the middle of the Divorce Crazies....And Jack's talking from experience, with the emotional scars and a kid named Kat to prove it.Abby Lake's Law"A wise woman stands alone. You build your life around a man-and then he leaves, and you have nothing but heartache to show for it."In other words, Abby, just divorced and with custody of son Skyler, has no more interest in anything serious or permanent than Jack does.
Kely's Revenge
by Adriano Pereira LimaKely Pereira suspects that she is being betrayed by her husband Leandro and tells her best friend Priscilla in a bar. After following him confirming the betrayal and finding out who the person is in front of the motel Noche Bella, she makes an invitation to Theo, her ex-boyfriend for a dinner in her house.
Kent and Lane
by Edwin Betancourt Jr.After losing Columnist of the Year, Luca visits his favorite bar to drink the night away but runs into his former best friend, rival advice columnist Colton Kent. After a brief confrontation that leads to a passionate and physical exchange in the men’s bathroom, Luca invites Colton back to his apartment.With the arrival of Hurricane Poppy, Colton spends the night at Luca’s place. One thing leads to another, and they hook up. Colton blurts out the L word, and Luca admits the same.The next day, Colton isn’t able to leave due to the hurricane’s landfall so the two decide to play 21 Questions to delve into their real feelings. Were the words just said in the heat of the moment? Or do they truly love each other?
Kent and the Dangerous Man
by Edward KendrickTheir first meeting is fraught with tension when Jordan, ex-cop and self-employed bodyguard, accuses Kent of following him. He believes Kent could be going after his present client. Kent takes umbrage with that, since the only reason he's ever been in the same area as Jordan was while picking his sister Kelly up from work.They meet again, when Jordan approaches Kent to apologize for his accusations, and they part on marginally amiable terms.Then Kelly disappears, and Kent is certain the man she's been dating is responsible. A man he's never met. With no proof he can take to the police, he asks Jordan to find her. Because her disappearance eerily echoes that of the unsolved case which caused Jordan to quit the force, he agrees to look for her.Now all they have to do is locate Kelly, alive, while fighting their slowly growing interest in each other.
Kentucky Bride
by Hannah HowellBeautiful Clover Sherwood never expected such a cruel fate. Her father's death has left her penniless, ostracized from Pennsylvania society, and abandoned by her fiancé. All she has now is a grieving mother, two hungry little brothers and no prospects. . .until a wealthy Kentucky backwoodsman with a deep Scottish burr comes to town--and inspires her to make a most daring move. . .It's no secret that rugged, roughhewn Scotsman, Ballard MacGregor is ready to marry. Nonetheless, he is surprised by genteel Clover's sudden proposal. . .and more than pleased. For the lass's sweet innocence is bewitching. But settlement life proves harsh on his refined young wife. And Ballard fears that unless he can awaken her passion and win her love--as she has won his--he may lose his Kentucky bride. . ."The superbly talented Howell never disappoints." --Romantic Times
Kentucky Christmas (Southern Comfort #2)
by Sarah TitleWelcome back to Hollow Bend, Kentucky, where love (and laughter) are just around the corner.When Andrew Bateman rolls into town in the midst of a snow storm, his first thought is that the place is hardly big enough for a dog crate, let alone the vet practice he's looking for. Next thing he knows, his life is flashing in front of him--a depressingly short flash--as he skids right into the side of the local bar. Things start looking up when the vision he wakes to is not the Angel of Death, but a doctor. Well, actually a vet. Make that a vet tech, wearing red mittens. Who invites him home, where every inch is covered in holiday sparkles, cookies to be decorated, and an odd assortment of stray dogs, cats and puppies...There's nothing merrier than a white Christmas in Kentucky!19,000 Words
Kentucky Crime Ring (Heartland Heroes #3)
by Julie Anne LindseySomebody wants her dead…But they'll have to go through him first The moment she discovers a murder scene, Allison Hill becomes a target for human traffickers who are willing to kill to keep their crimes hidden. Private detective Derek Winchester&’s priority is keeping this brave woman and her infant daughter safe—without letting his feelings become a distraction. But his expert training and fierce determination might not be enough to stop the depraved predators circling ever closer to Allison…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Heartland Heroes series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: SVU SurveillanceBook 2: Protecting His WitnessBook 3: Kentucky Crime RingBook 4: Stay Hidden
Kentucky Heat (Kentucky #2)
by Fern MichaelsNow widowed, Nealy Diamond Clay continues running her successful Thoroughbred farm. When her adult children disappoint her she disowns them. Her late husband's partner, Hatch Littletree, helps her to uncover her past and to heal emotionally. Sequel to Kentucky Rich.
Kentucky Home (Southern Comfort #1)
by Sarah Title"Wild, witty, and wonderful." --New York Times bestselling author Jo GoodmanIn this warm and witty new series, author Sarah Title introduces readers to the down home Kentucky hospitality of the Carson family and their Wild Rose Farm and Stables. It's a place where love is always possible--and sweeter than ever the second time around. . .Mallory Thompson and Keith Carson are far from impressed with each other when she arrives at his family's horse farm, fleeing an abusive marriage. Mallory sees nothing but a gruff man who's as patronizing as her soon-to-be ex-husband, and Keith has no time for a city girl who's afraid of dogs. But the struggling Wild Rose is too small to allow anyone to keep their distance. . .As one by one, Mallory wins the hearts of his family, from his cranky father to his headstrong younger sister and three-legged dog, Keith finds himself more than a little attracted to her stubborn charm. And the longer Mallory stays, the more she realizes Keith is nothing like the overbearing bully she married--and the more she fantasizes about being in his strong, loving arms. Maybe some folks get a second chance to make a first impression after all. . .33,000 Words
Kentucky Woman
by Casey DouglasFaye Hunt inherited her grandmother's farm only to discover outsiders weren't welcome in Lexington, Kentucky. But Faye didn't care. She desperately wanted to make the farm work, for suddenly, settling down in a place of her own was vitally important. She needed the expertise of her new neighbor, freewheeling bachelor and horse-breeder, Seth Carradine. But he wanted her land for himself. So they struck a bargain, and their relationship became an exciting game of one-upmanship. Faye only wished she could ignore Seth's powerful Southern magnetism, which was weakening her by the moment.
Kentucky Woman
by Norah HessTrapping, drinking corn whiskey, and carousing with squaws--that was what Spencer Atkins called a perfect life. He wanted no part of a wife and children while he could live in his pa's backwoods cabin as a carefree bachelor. Fresh from the poorhouse, Gretchen Ames had barely escaped bonded servitude. Her hardscrabble past a painful memory, she would marry no man who'd refuse her a home and family. Although they were the unlikeliest couple, Spencer and Gretchen found themselves grudgingly sharing a cabin, working side by side, and fighting an attraction neither could deny. ...
Kentucky! (Wagons West Series, Book #20)
by Dana Fuller RossKENTUCKY! The United States had survived Civil War and expanded West to build a nation from the wilderness. Scarred from that conflict, America felt the pains of growing under President Grant -- then economic turmoil brought ruin to farmers and businessmen alike. Desperate times bred desperate men, and legendary freedom-fighter Toby Holt was charged with finding an assassin plotting against the President's life. Led to the Kentucky hills, Toby rode toward a rendezvous with destiny...and into the arms of a fiery woman whose courage claimed his heart. But deadly guns were aimed at others that Toby loved--from the woman photographer who snapped a picture of the killer, to It. Henry Blake, whose secret mission could cost him his family's trust--and his life.
Kept
by Jami AldenEthan and Derek Taggart: they're the men of Gemini, and when it comes to sheet-scorching undercover work, nobody does it better. The only one they answer to is big brother Danny--that is, until the right women come along to grab the reins and crack the whip as hard as the Taggart men like it... Security is Derek Taggart's game, and he plays it straight--no margin for error, no time to fool around...except with one hot little number who changes everything. He takes her home when she needs a ride--one she'll never forget. The problem is Derek can't forget her, a total about-face for a guy who keeps his enemies closer than his lovers. Then he finds out the sexy dynamo is Alyssa Miles, notorious party girl and darling of the gossip rags. It's time to walk away and never look back, which would be a hell of a lot easier if his agency didn't desperately need the high-profile gig her family's offering: a minor detail that consists mainly of Derek watching Alyssa 24/7. Keeping an eagle eye on every inch of Alyssa's nubile body isn't exactly a hardship--the problem is keeping his hands off and his brain on when things go dangerously wrong...
Kept
by Maya BanksFrom the author of Mastered and Dominated comes the third of the Enforcers novels. Kept is the searing story of a woman who finds sanctuary in surrender... He can't change who he is. A horrific childhood has made Silas the man he is today: dangerous, distrustful and demanding. He's lived in self-imposed solitude, convinced that no woman could ever accept his need for absolute control--in business and pleasure. That is, until a young violinist walks into one of his buildings and into his life. She can't change what she wants. Hayley has been struggling to fulfill her father's dying wish: for her to attend a prestigious music school in New York City. But even working multiple jobs, she can't afford the tiniest of apartments. Seeing her hopeless and near tears, Silas vows to help and protect her, no matter the cost to himself. But when Hayley meets his every demand with unwavering acceptance and love, he is overwhelmed by her goodness and gentle spirit. He knows that the dark stain on his soul can never be erased--and rather than risk destroying the most beautiful person he's ever experienced, he'll have to do the hardest thing he's ever had to do. Let her go. But he's totally unprepared for the lengths to which Hayley will go to fight for his love and for a future brighter than the sun...From the Trade Paperback edition.
Kept
by Shawntelle MadisonA funny and sexy new paranormal romance, perfect for fans of Charlaine Harris and Patricia Briggs, Kept features the charmingly quirky werewolf, Natalya Stravinsky, as she navigates the minefields of love and war in the Garden State. Fresh from defending her pack in battle, Natalya Stravinsky, a whip-smart werewolf with a lovable neurotic streak, wants a little rest and relaxation. Once an outcast, she's now eager to rejoin the ranks of her New Jersey pack, and has even gotten a handle on her obsessive urge to hoard holiday ornaments. Yet Nat barely has time to revel in her progress before the next crisis comes howling at her door. Nat's father has suddenly gone missing, captured by the Russian werewolf mafia. And as Nat steps up to save her dad from a mob boss's deadly game, two men step in to play another round for her heart: her gorgeous alpha ex-boyfriend, Thorn, and her new flame, the sweetly sensitive wizard Nick. With her life growing more harried by the minute, Nat must stay cool, calm, and collected . . . or else risk losing everything. "If you like your urban fantasy original, quirky, and offbeat, this is the series for you. Natalya is the craziest heroine since Carolyn Crane's Justine Jones, and you will love her just as much."--Ann Aguirre, bestselling author of Devil's Punch "I'm obsessed with Shawntelle Madison's fantastic urban fantasy debut, featuring hoarding werewolves, magic, and mayhem! More, please!"--Michelle Rowen, bestselling author of That Old Black Magic, on Coveted
Kept At the Argentine's Command: Billionaire Without A Past The Shock Cassano Baby Claiming The Royal Innocent Kept At The Argentine's Command
by Lucy EllisOn the way to a wedding in the Scottish Highlands, a best man and maid of honor surrender to desire in this sexy international romance.Lulu Lachaille’s secret agoraphobia won’t stop her from attending her best friend’s big day. She feels utterly out of her depth, but that isn’t the reason her heart is pounding.The cynical best man, Argentinian polo god Alejandro du Crozier, hates weddings—until he gets inconveniently stranded in the Scottish Highlands with the alluring maid of honor!The temptation inexperienced Lulu presents is too much for Alejandro to refuse. But du Crozier is determined to keep Lulu under his command, so he whisks her away to Buenos Aires until he is sure that their recklessness hasn’t left lasting consequences.