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Leave No Trace
by Cindy GerardA sexy, romantic suspense novella that links to New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard's Black Ops, Inc. series, featuring Carrie Granger from Risk No Secrets and Cavanaugh, a CIA agent from Whisper No Lies--originally published in the anthology Deadly Promises, now available as a standalone eNovella!On a humanitarian aid mission in Myanmar, Carrie is arrested and detained for a crime she didn't commit. The only one who can save her is Cavanaugh, in an off-the-books rescue that leads them through both tropical and urban jungles to escape.
Leave The Night On
by Laura TrenthamLove, betrayal, and sweet revenge—life in Cottonbloom is about to get a whole lot hotter . . . Sutton Mize is known for lavishing attention on the customers who flock to her boutique on the wealthy side of her Mississippi town. So when she finds a lace thong in her fiancé’s classic cherry-red Camaro, she knows just who she sold it to: her own best friend. In an instant, Sutton’s whole world goes up in flames. . . Wyatt Abbott has harbored a crush on Sutton since he was a young kid from the other side of the tracks. He witnessed Sutton’s shocking discovery in the Camaro at his family-owned garage—and it made him angry. What kind of man could take lovely, gorgeous Sutton for granted? But then Sutton comes up with an idea: Why not give her betrothed a taste of his own medicine and pretend that she’s got a lover of her own? Wyatt is more than happy to play the hot-and-heavy boyfriend. But what begins as a fictional affair soon develops into something more real, and more passionate, than either Sutton or Wyatt could have imagined. Could it be that true love has been waiting under the hood all along?
Leave it to Cleavage
by Wendy WaxMiranda Smith isn't surprised to discover a cache of racy photographs in her husband's desk--after all, he is the president of Ballantyne Bras. But she's more than shocked to realize it's his buff, burly body encased in the red satin bustier and matching bikini panties. . . and he's nowhere to be found. Neither is their life savings nor the company coffers. Thus begins Miranda's hilarious, frantic scramble to unravel the mystery behind her husband's disappearance, illegal accounting practices, and penchant for wearing silky teddies and kitten heels.
Leaven of Malice
by Robertson DaviesThe announcement of Miss Pearl Vambrace's engagement to Mr. Solomon Bridgetower, with a wedding date set for November 31, has been placed erroneously in the Salterton Evening Bellman, causing its editor and the families of the non-betrothed great distress. In telling this humorous story, narrator Frederick Davidson is highly disdainful of the tribulations of the townspeople. . . Davidson does the characters well, each with his and her eccentric sounds, but his languid voice suggests he's doing everyone a favor and imparts a tinge of contempt to everything.
Leaves of Hope
by Catherine Palmer"Catherine Palmer is the diva of heartbreak fiction!" - Romantic Times BookClub. "Palmer certainly doesn’t preach, yet, spiritual truths come part and parcel with the story. " - Publishers Weekly. A keen sense of adventure has always set Beth Lowell apart from her family, creating tension with her mother, Jan. Beth criss-crosses the globe for her job and can’t imagine how her widowed mother can endure such a predictable life. But all that changes when Beth finds a note hidden in an antique tea set and learns that Jan has kept a shocking secret from her. Beth's search for her birth father takes her to an enchanting tea estate in the Himalayan foothills, accompanied by a handsome British businessman. And the revelation of a long-hidden past moves Jan to embark on a new journey of her own - one toward reconciliation with her daughter, and possibly even the courage to love again. Catherine Palmer is the much-loved author of over forty novels, and the winner of the Christy Award for outstanding Christian romance. She is also the recipient of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.
Leaves on the Wind
by Carol TownendLoving the EnemyAfter Judith Coverdale saw her family's estate razed to the ground by Normans, she vowed to avenge her family's honor. She donned a boy's disguise and joined a band of outlaws, led by her brother, to terrorize the invaders. When disaster struck, Judith found herself in the strong arms of the great warrior Rannulf de Mandeville. What she soon realized was that Rannulf was the brother of the murdering Norman who'd stolen her lands. Time and time again, Rannulf proved his devotion to her and taught her lessons in survival, but would she ever accept his love?
Leaving (The Baxters—Bailey Flanigan #No. 1)
by Karen KingsburyA small-town girl finally has her chance at becoming an actress on Broadway--but can she really give up everything she's ever known?Bailey Flanigan is finally leaving her small-town home of Bloomington, Indiana, for the adventure of a lifetime: she has gotten a part in a Broadway musical in New York City. She's determined to take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the big city? And what about Cody, her former boyfriend? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive.Cody has been struggling with his own problems. In order to be closer to his mother, who's in prison for a drug charge, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey.Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions put these two young people to the test in the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series. Features members of the popular Baxter family from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Redemption series, now streaming onlineSweet, contemporary Christian romanceThe first installment of The Baxters--Bailey Flanigan series Book 1: LeavingBook 2: LearningBook 3: LongingBook 4: LovingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Leaving Amarillo: A Neon Dreams Novel (Neon Dreams Novels #1)
by Caisey QuinnNashville meets New Adult in Neon Dreams, a dramatic, sexy series from bestselling author Caisey Quinn, about a country band’s rocky road to fame—and the ambition, dreams, and love of the people who make the music.Dixie Lark hasn’t had it easy. She lost her parents in an accident when she was young and grew up in a ramshackle house on a dirt road in Amarillo with her ailing grandparents and overprotective older brother. Thanks to her grandfather, Dixie learned to play a mean fiddle, inspired by the sounds of the greats—Johnny and June, Waylon, and Hank. Her grandfather’s fiddle changed Dixie’s life forever, giving her an outlet for the turmoil of her broken heart and inspiring a daring dream.Ten years later, Dixie and her brother Dallas are creating the music they love and chasing fame with their hot band, Leaving Amarillo. But Dixie isn’t enjoying the ride. All she can think about is Gavin, the band’s tattooed, tortured drummer who she’s loved since they were kids. She knows he feels the connection between them, but he refuses see her as more than his best friend’s little sister.Convinced that one night with Gavin will get him out of her system, Dixie devises a plan. She doesn’t know that her brother has forbidden Gavin from making a move on her-a promise he swore he’d always keep . . . a promise that once broken will unexpectedly change the future for Dixie, Gavin and the band.
Leaving Blue Bayou: Ross, Joann
by Joann RossCajun Heat "A keeper to read again and again." -Angel, Romance JunkiesMovie star Gabe Broussard has come back to his Louisiana hometown for some peace, but things only heat up the minute he reunites with Emma Quinlan. With her lush body and hearty appetite, she's no Hollywood matchstick, and oh cher, does he like that. Emma just has to stop thinking about her former Cajun crush, so she makes a list of all the things she wishes he would do to her and buries it in a graveyard at night. Except it's the wrong list--Gabe finds the right one, and he intends to fulfill every blissful one of them. . .Love Potion #9 It's bad enough that Hollywood hotshot Sloan Hawthorne's knowledge of Roxi Dupree's witchcraft comes from comic books and fairy tales. What's worse is that she's falling hard for the outrageously sexy hunk. Pretty soon they're both finding that the steamy Savannah nights are perfect for conjuring up some mischievous magic of their own. . .Plus Bonus Novella, Dear Santa. . .Mystery author Holly Berry's SUV has broken down in the little hamlet of Santa's Village, Washington. Holly hates the holidays--that is until lodge owner Gabriel O'Halloran and his five-year-old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes. . .
Leaving Carolina: A Novel
by Tamara LeighPiper Wick left her hometown of Pickwick, North Carolina, twelve years ago, shook the dust off her feet, ditched her drawl and her family name, and made a new life for herself as a high-powered public relations consultant in LA. She’s even “engaged to be engaged” to the picture-perfect U. S. Congressman Grant Spangler. Now all of Piper’s hard-won happiness is threatened by a reclusive uncle’s bout of conscience. In the wake of a health scare, Uncle Obadiah Pickwick has decided to change his will, leaving money to make amends for four generations’ worth of family misdeeds. But that will reveal all the Pickwicks’ secrets, including Piper’s. Though Piper arrives in Pickwick primed for battle, she is unprepared for Uncle Obe’s rugged, blue-eyed gardener. So just who is Axel Smith? Why does he think making amends is more than just making restitution? And why, oh why, can’t she stay on task? With the Lord’s help, Piper is about to discover that although good PR might smooth things over, only the truth will set her free. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Leaving Ireland: Gracelin O'malley, Leaving Ireland, And 'til Morning Light (The Gracelin O'Malley Trilogy #2)
by Ann MooreAn Irish mother must flee her beloved homeland for a new life in America, in the &“gripping&” second novel of the acclaimed historical trilogy (Publishers Weekly). Forced to flee Ireland, Gracelin O&’Malley boards a coffin ship bound for America, taking her young daughter with her on the arduous transatlantic voyage. In New York, Gracelin struggles to adapt to a strange new world and to the harsh realities of immigrant life in a city teeming with crime, corruption, and anti-Irish prejudice. As she tries to make a life for herself and her daughter, she reunites with her brother, Sean . . . and a man she thought she&’d never see again. When her friendship with a runaway slave sweeps her into the volatile abolitionist movement, Gracelin gains entrée to the drawing rooms of the wealthy and powerful. Still, the injustice all around her threatens the future of those she loves, and once again, she must do the unthinkable. This sweeping novel of the Irish immigrant experience in 1840s America brings a long-ago world to vibrant life and continues a remarkable heroine&’s bold, dramatic journey through extraordinary times.
Leaving L. A.
by Rexanne BecnelThere's a first time for everything as thirty-nine-year-old Zoe Vidrine learned the hard way. She was pregnant! Now the aging rock 'n' roller had to change her tune fast. Her plan: leave behind the temptations of L. A. --and her famous hard-partying ex who had got her into this mess--and return to her family's Louisiana homestead to regroup. It had been twenty years, and the Day Glo hippie haven where Zoe had spent an unhappy childhood was gone, remodeled in the signature pastels of her prim sister Alice. Alice's aesthetic sense was hard enough to swallow, but her holier-than-thou attitude set the stage for a showdown. Still, as the sisters gradually came to terms with their shared past, would there be a meeting of the minds? Talk about firsts...
Leaving L.A.
by Rexanne BecnelThere's a first time for everything...as thirty-nine-year-old Zoe Vidrine learned the hard way. She was pregnant! Now the aging rock 'n' roller had to change her tune fast. Her plan: leave behind the temptations of L.A.-and her famous hard-partying ex who had got her into this mess-and return to her family's Louisiana homestead to regroup.It had been twenty years, and the Day Glo hippie haven where Zoe had spent an unhappy childhood was gone, remodeled in the signature pastels of her prim sister Alice. Alice's aesthetic sense was hard enough to swallow, but her holier-than-thou attitude set the stage for a showdown. Still, as the sisters gradually came to terms with their shared past, would there be a meeting of the minds? Talk about firsts...USA TODAY bestselling author Rexanne Becnel has created all twenty-two of her novels in coffeehouses, writing longhand. Thanks to the stimulating effects of way too many cups of coffee, she's found a grateful audience of both readers and critics.
Leaving Lancaster
by Kate LloydCan a splintered Amish family reconcile? More than anything else, thirty-something Holly Fisher longs for family. Growing up in Seattle without a dad or grandparents, she wonders what it would be like to have a heritage, a place of belonging. Holly is furious when her mother, Esther, reveals a long-kept secret: Holly's grandmother and uncles are still alive and begging Esther to return. And Holly is shocked when she learns that the family she's never known lives on a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, farm--as part of an Amish community her mother once abandoned.Guilt-ridden Esther, terrified to see her mother and siblings, begs Holly to accompany her on a visit to Esther's mother before she dies. But can their journey to a conflicting world heal their emotional wounds and finally bring them home?Set in the heart of contemporary Lancaster County, Leaving Lancaster explores the power of forgiveness, family reconciliation, and love where least expected.
Leaving Lavender Tides: A Lavender Tides Novella (A Lavender Tides Novel)
by Colleen CobleShauna and Zach’s dream honeymoon—turned nightmare.Having narrowly avoided tragedy in their hometown of Lavender Tides, Washington, Shauna and Zach Bannister are finally on a honeymoon cruise through the Hawaiian islands. Lost in the glow of their newfound love, they eagerly anticipate basking in the warmth of the lush tropics.But soon the newlyweds begin receiving mysterious threats. After Zach survives two attempts on his life – staged as freak accidents – Shauna ominously receives flowers from a stranger.The lovers become unwitting detectives in an urgent pursuit to discover the identity of their murderous stalker.Set against the spectacular Hawaiian landscape, Colleen Coble’s lightning-paced novella is a haunting journey into a world as remote and hidden as it is beautiful, as spellbinding as it is wondrous.
Leaving November
by Deborah RaneyEight years ago, Vienne Kenney moved away from Clayburn and all its gossip to pursue a law degree in California. But now she has failed the bar exam again. Is she destined to be stuck forever, a failure -- just like her father -- in this two-horse Kansas town? Nine months ago, Jackson Linder left Clayburn with no explanation to anybody. Now he, too, is back. He isn't sure he's ready to face the rumors and well-meaning questions of the town's busybodies. Yet he's determined, once more, to make his art gallery a success -- in spite of the secret that haunts him every day....
Leaving Ocean Road
by Esther CampionFrom coastal Australia to Santorini and Ireland, a slice of warm, character-driven fiction in the bestselling tradition of MAEVE BINCHY and MONICA MCINERNEYGod damn it, Gerry Clancy, couldn't you have left well enough alone and stayed in Cork?Twenty years ago, Ellen O'Shea left her beloved Ireland to make a new life in Australia. Now a popular local in the small coastal town of Port Lincoln, but struggling to cope with the death of her much-loved Greek husband, Nick, Ellen finds her world turned upside down when an unexpected visitor lands on her doorstep. The arrival of Gerry Clancy, her first love from Ireland, may just be the catalyst that pulls Ellen out of her pit of grief, but it will also trigger a whole new set of complications for her and those she holds dear.Home is where the heart is - but where exactly is home? Can Ellen and Gerry's rekindled romance withstand the passage of time, family, young adult children with their own lives, and the shock disclosure of a long-held secret that will put all their closest relationships at risk?Set in Ireland, Greece and small-town coastal Australia, Leaving Ocean Road is a warm, poignant story about treasuring our memories while celebrating our new beginnings.'Leaving Ocean Road is warm, wise and full of humour. Esther Campion is a wonderful new voice in Australian fiction' CATHY KELLY'Campion is a skilled writer who combines the expression of magnificent scenery with the deft revelation of character. Leaving Ocean Road is a good example of wit and wisdom with the warmth of Ireland, the traditions of Greece and the openness of Australia.' WENDY LIPKE, Queensland Collective Reviewers
Leaving Unknown: A Novel
by Kerry Reichs“Mixing humor with tender moments, Reichs creates an enjoyable journey with wonderful writing and likable characters.”—Library JournalFrom the author of The Best Day of Someone Else’s Life comes Leaving Unknown—a funny and touching story of a young woman who, while traveling across country, finds herself stuck in the true middle of nowhere, a.k.a. Unknown, Arizona. Great writing comes naturally to Kerry Reichs (she’s the daughter of New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs, whose Temperance Brennan forensic mysteries inspired the TV series Bones). With Leaving Unknown, Kerry has penned a bittersweet modern-day Odyssey that readers of Kristin Gore, Jennifer Crusie, Meg Cabot, and Jennifer Weiner will absolutely adore.
Leaving Whiskey Bend
by Dorothy GarlockThe new novel from the Voice of America's Heartland, Dorothy Garlock. Two friends, middle-aged Pearl and pretty, young schoolteacher Hallie, have just about decided to leave the rough Western town of Whiskey Bend, where both are disillusioned with the way they have been treated. The final straw comes when they witness their friend Mary being assaulted in the street by her stepbrother Chester and no one steps forward to help her. They decide to leave and take Mary with them. They go out to the shack where Chester and Mary live to get her, but when Chester attacks them, Pearl shoots him in the leg. He screams after the three that he will follow them wherever they go. Desperately they drive away in an open wagon seeking a new life and safety. One night along the way they are caught in a violent storm and Mary nearly drowns in a roiling river. She is saved by a daring young rancher who brings them back to his home to stay until Mary recovers. The rancher has troubles of his own. He is condemned by his mother for having left his father to run the ranch alone years earlier. He is searching for the murderer of his younger brother. And someone now is trying to kill him. Attracted to him and grateful, Hallie vows to help him.
Leaving Yesterday
by Zoe DawsonIf you love Susan Mallery, Kristan Higgins, or Rachel Gibson, don't miss the start of this captivating small-town romance series! Laurel Falls, Montana, features spectacular mountain scenery--but it takes a rugged cowboy to convince one woman to slow down and enjoy the view. Rafferty Hamilton doesn't plan on putting down roots anytime soon. With her divorce final, the hotel heiress has left Manhattan behind to scout new locations for her family's chain of resorts. Which is why it's so frustrating to be stranded in Laurel Falls while a good-looking, slow-talking, Stetson-wearing mechanic takes his sweet time with her overheated coupe. A decorated vet who paid his dues in Afghanistan, Trace Black can fix anything with an engine and get it revving--even Rafferty's ridiculous sports car. He's couldn't say the same for the knockout driver, who looks like she's never gripped a gear shaft in her life. Women like Rafferty don't usually stick around in Laurel Falls, but Trace finds himself showing her everything his hometown has to offer before she cruises on down the road. As the days pass, Rafferty finds herself charmed by the pace of life and the openhearted warmth of the residents. She's even tempted to trust again--and it's all thanks to Trace. He's not the kind of guy she's used to falling for, but he just might be the man she needs.Advance praise for Leaving Yesterday "I loved how Zoe Dawson's wounded-soul hero and strong heroine both came alive in the pages of the story! Leaving Yesterday touched my heart and made me want to spend more time visiting this small-town world."--USA Today bestselling author Alexis Morgan"With swoon-worthy men, family heartbreak, and the healing power of love, Leaving Yesterday is a perfect romance for your keeper shelf. You won't want it to end."--Vonnie Davis, author of the Highlander's Beloved series Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Lecciones de amor (Girl Heart Boy #4)
by Ali CroninCuatro chicas, tres chicos. Casi 18 años. Todos tan reales como tú. GIRL HEART BOY, historias adictivas que no puedes parar de leer Ashley, la transgresora y feminista; Rich, el amigo perfecto, siempre adorable; Donna, la fiestera y despreocupada; Jack, el deportista responsable; Cass, la dulce y eterna emparejada; Ollie, el divertido ligón del grupo; Sarah, romántica e inocente. El último año de instituto siempre es decisivo: amor, secretos, sexo, diversión y tantos sueños por cumplir... Esta es la historia que cambió la vida de Donna, pero también la de todos los demás componentes del grupo. Dylan está enamorado de Ashley, Ollie lo está de Sarah y Jack de Hannah. Pero ¿y Donna? Donna cree que nadie se enamorará de ella nunca pero, cuando su tutor universitario lo hace, ella solo puede pensar en huir. Donna es divertida y brillante. Y Will es simplemente perfecto para ella. ¿Podrá Donna superar sus miedos y dejar que el amor surja entre ellos? ¡La irresistible serie romántica que combina romanticismo y realismo con la sensualidad de Cincuenta Sombras Grey de E. L. James para adolescentes!
Lecciones de juventud
by Danielle SteelLa incomparable Danielle Steel nos ofrece una historia diferente y actual en la que una serie de dramáticos acontecimientos cambiará para siempre la vida de sus protagonistas. Saint Ambrose es la exclusiva escuela donde han estudiado los varones adinerados del lugar desde hace más de un siglo. Y este curso admitirá por primera vez alumnado femenino en un entorno que parece idílico, pero que en realidad oculta problemas familiares, inseguridades y soledad. Una faceta oscura de la vida en el internado sale a la luz cuando, tras una fiesta, una estudiante acaba en el hospital inconsciente. Quienes saben lo que pasó han decidido guardar silencio, pero a medida que la investigación avanza y la policía intenta desenmascarar al culpable, los involucrados se enfrentan a una encrucijada y deben elegir entre la salida más fácil y hacer lo correcto, entre decir la verdad o mentir. Nadie en Saint Ambrose escapará a las consecuencias. Las lectoras han dicho:«Como ávida lectora de Danielle Steel, creo que esta es una de sus mejores novelas.»Blog Jennifer Vido «Lecciones de juventud te hará replantearte tus ideas sobre moralidad, ética, virtud y justicia [...] Una historia que atraerá a los fanáticos de la ficción contemporánea.»Blog Mrs B's Book Reviews
Lecciones de seducción
by Emma WildesBrianna había descubierto aquel escandaloso librito, Los consejos de lady Rothburg, medio escondido en las estanterías polvorientas de una librería de viejo. En cuanto lo abrió supo que no debería comprarlo, pero que necesitaba leerlo; que no podía comentarlo con nadie, pero que todas las mujeres tendrían que conocerlo.Brianna estaba casada con Colton Northfield, un aristócrata apuesto, poderoso y atento, pero ansiaba enamorar al hombre que se ocultaba tras aquella fachada de cortesía y distancia. Aunque para ello tuviera que armarse de valor y seguir paso a paso las sabias sugerencias de la famosa cortesana -mezcla de picardía y sentido común, de audacia y sabiduría popular, de descaro y sutileza-, pues, como decía lady R., en el juego de la seducción y en el amor «no olvides que tú sabes mejor que él lo que quiere».«Emma Wildes es una autora recién llegada, pero ya la tengo en mi lista. Su segunda novela, Lecciones de seducción, es tan buena como la primera, Una apuesta indecente. Presenta una historia con imaginación y bien escrita, con unas fabulosas escenas de amor y unos personajes que interesan. Emma Wildes es una joya escondida.»All About Romance
Lecciones de seducción
by Emma WildesUna dama jamás debería tener como modelo a una libertina... ¿o tal vez sí? Brianna había descubierto aquel escandaloso librito, Los consejos de lady Rothburg, en las estanterías polvorientas de una vieja librería. En cuanto lo abrió supo que no debía comprarlo, pero la tentación fue irresistible. Casada con Colton Northfield, un aristócrata apuesto, poderoso y atento, ansiaba enamorar al hombre que se ocultaba tras aquella fachada de cortesía y distancia, aunque para ello tuviera que armarse de valor y seguir paso a paso las sabias sugerencias -mezcla de picardía y sentido común, de audacia y sabiduría popular, de descaro y sutileza- de lady R., la famosa cortesana. Reseña:«Emma Wildes es una autora recién llegada, pero ya la tengo en mi lista. Su segunda novela, Lecciones de seducción, es tan buena como la primera, Una apuesta indecente. Presenta una historia con imaginación y bien escrita, con unas fabulosas escenas de amor y unos personajes que interesan. Emma Wildes es una joya escondida.»All About Romance
Lechery for the Devil
by Paris DixonAfter spending part of a lonely evening in her apartment listening to her favorite band, The Rolling Stones, Cassandra dons her slinkiest black dress and makes for a local nightspot, determined to locate a warm body to satisfy her deepest desires.But when she quickly makes eye contact and begins a daring flirtation with a devilishly handsome stranger named Jagger, a man surrounded by more than a hint of danger, she suddenly begins to wonder if the resulting sparks between them are more than mere coincidence ...