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Luke's Promise (Tall, Dark and Eligible #2)
by Eileen WilksA few minutes in the Love Me Tender Chapel, and Maggie Stewart had toppled the giant of all bachelors, sexy-as-sin Luke West. But their marriage came with an expiration date - on payment of Luke's colossal inheritance. The honorable horseman promised to rein in his powerful wife-craving, for he'd never compromise precious Maggie. But his bride had vowed to push her husband to the brink of pounding desire, then offer herself as satisfaction - on one condition. . . that their loving last not just one night, but a lifetime!
Luke's Proposal
by Lois Faye DyerHe' s the last man in the world she should even be talking to. But Rachel Kerrigan needs rancher Luke McCloud' s help-despite the fact that their families have been feuding for as long as the Hatfields and McCoys. To get back the land the Kerrigans stole from his family generations ago, Luke is more than willing to turn Rachel' s unruly horse into a champion. And they both agree it' s strictly business. So what if Luke is the hottest cowboy Rachel' s ever seen? Or that the memory of the one kiss they shared years ago haunts her dreams? Luke' s trying to get Rachel' s horse under control-but the rising attraction between them could prove much harder to rein in!
Luke's Ride
by Helen DeprimaThe time has come for him to cowboy up... He's spent fifteen years at the rodeo, protecting riders when they hit the dirt. But what exactly is a bullfighter after a bull takes him down in the arena and lands him in a wheelchair? That's what Luke Cameron's still struggling to figure out. And if Katie Garrison, in the middle of a controversial divorce, can help him find a new kind of life...well...he's not one to turn her down! But she's still a married woman and her husband isn't going to let her go without a fight. Besides, Luke may never walk again. What kind of life can he give a woman like Katie?
Luke's Wish
by Teresa HillDisillusioned with love, single dad Joe Morgan has no time for his instant and unwanted attraction to enchanting dentist Samantha Carter. But Joe needed Samantha's help. His son, Luke, has the crazy idea that Samantha is the tooth fairy. And he's saving teeth in a jelly jar so Samantha will grant his wish for a mother!With one tender, unexpected kiss, Joe breaks through Samantha's fragile defenses. And spending time with Joe and Luke awakens bittersweet yearnings. Samantha's wish is for them to be a family. But that won't ever happen-unless she can open Joe's wary heart to the magic of love....
Luke's Would-Be Bride
by Sandra SteffenBachelor Gulch The Bachelor: Luke Carson, overworked veterinarian. Though the mostly male town of Jasper Gulch had advertised for women, Luke just wanted a capable receptionist to keep him in line. The Bride: Jillian "I'm not looking for a husband" Daniels. Exactly what the doctor ordered-and so much more. Luke was happier than a wolf in a henhouse when Jillian agreed to work for him. Especially when he decided she was also the wife of his dreams. Sure, Jillian was the one woman in town who didn't want a husband. But if Luke could charm a raging bull into submission, how hard would it be to woo one marriage-shy lady into becoming his bride? Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women-but are these bachelors ready for marriage?
Luke: The Cowboy Heir
by Patricia ThayerLuke never saw himself as a cowboy. But he is a Randell, and the land is in his blood. Now it's calling him back. Blond beauty Tess Meyers is waiting for Luke. Ready to fight for the ranch she and her little daughter call home. She thought she was prepared, but that was before she caught the piercing gaze of the tycoon cowboy. . . . The businessman in Luke would evict them without a care. But the cowboy in him has different ideas. They come with his land--and he's here to lay claim to what's his.
Lullabies and Lies
by Mallory KaneDEAR MS. LOVELESS,Do you want your daughter back...alive? We're watching you...and that distractingly handsome detective Griffin Stone. His sharp eyes cut right through your lies; and talking to the police can get you into trouble...the fatal kind.Don't fool yourself, Sunny. Griff's sorrowful past haunts his present. You can't make him love again and no one can protect your sweet little Emily from me. Once Griff finds his missing piece, you'll be just another unsolved case...a discarded lover. Perhaps you're not the only bleeding heart--searching for refuge-beneath those steamy sheets.Private detective Sunny Loveless-so pretty and naive-do you still believe in happy endings?
Lullaby (Watersong #2)
by Amanda Hocking"Great chemistry plus relationships that just make your heart ache. Get your hands on Lullaby now!"―YA Book Central<p><p> What if you could have beauty, magical power and immortality―but they came at a terrible price? <p> Gemma Fisher has fallen under an ancient curse―and inherited all the strange new powers that came along with it. Now she's more beautiful and powerful than ever, but she's also plagued by unspeakable hungers…and she's not sure how much longer she can resist. A danger to everyone she loves, she has no choice but to leave her old life behind and enter a strange new world filled with breathtaking beauty…and dark secrets. <p> Harper won't give up on finding her sister Gemma, vowing to bring her home no matter what the cost. The search draws her closer to too-gorgeous-for-his-own-good Daniel, and tests her fiercely-guarded independence like never before. She's always been the strong one who everyone else depends on…can she let herself depend on Daniel? <p> As Gemma and Harper plunge deeper into a magical world they barely understand, it becomes painfully clear that Gemma's old life may be lost forever…unless her friends can save her. <p> Prepare to fall under the spell of Lullaby, the second book in the Watersong series from New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking.
Lullaby Lake: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #4)
by Katrina CharmanTag and his friends finally come face-to-face with their greatest enemy -- the powerful vulture named Thorn!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze continue their journey in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. The magical map leads them across the poisonous Bubbling Bog, all the way to the fairy-filled Lullaby Lake. As they travel east though, the friends are also moving closer and closer to Thorn's dark territory. What will happen when Tag finally comes face-to-face with his enemy? This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers. Jeremy Norton's realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!
Lullaby and Goodnight
by Susan KearneyWhen the Sutton family is besieged by a secret enemy, will they be able to preserve the only thing that matters most: a future for their children...? WHEN HE LEFT HER BED, RAFE SUTTON DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS PREGNANT.... After seeing the heartache love could cause, Rafe had sworn himself to bachelorhood. But that was before Rhianna McCloud knocked this cowboy for a loop. And though he suspected he'd finally succumbed to love, he still made himself walk away... ...until Rhianna and his unborn child were threatened! Was someone just trying to scare her, or was his baby in real jeopardy? Rafe's protective instincts kicked in full blast? Another Sutton baby was about to be born, and Rafe would make sure his child was safe-even if he had to sacrifice his own life....
Lullaby and Goodnight
by Wendy Corsi StaubFROM THE BACK COVER HUSH LITTLE BABY, DON'T YOU CRY... At thirty-nine, Peyton Somerset has an enviable life, with a thriving advertising career and a beautiful Manhattan apartment. And now she's going to have the one thing she wants most-a baby. Peyton's biological clock went off just as her fiancé took off, leaving her at the altar. So Peyton's going it alone. Already, she's making plans for the little one inside her...buying the layette, daydreaming, and worrying over the littlest things. That's only natural. All mothers do. But Peyton has reason to worry. In fact, she has every reason to be terrified... MAMA WON'T BE SINGING ANY LULLABIES. As the months pass, Peyton can't help feeling that something is terribly wrong. She's certain that someone has been in her apartment, that she's being followed, that someone is watching her. Maybe it's just hormonal paranoia that makes her distrust everyone around her. Or maybe her maternal instincts are dead on. Maybe there's someone close who doesn't think she should give birth at all. Someone who would do anything to have a baby. Anything...
Lullaby for Two
by Karen Rose SmithVince Rossi would do anything for the adorable orphaned baby left in his care. Problem was, the one doctor suitable to help him was Tessa McGuire--his ex-wife. He had spent years trying to forget the only woman he'd ever loved and the tragedy that had torn their lives apart. And as if things weren't complicated enough, Tessa was more alluring than Vince remembered. Watching her hold his infant son brought back memories of the passion they shared and the love they'd lost. Could one little baby heal their broken hearts and give them a second chance to become a family--this time, forever?
Lulu Meets God and Doubts Him
by Danielle GanekA gallery girl's cannily observed and whimsically acerbic romp through the glamorous Chelsea art sceneWhen figurative painter Jeffrey Finelli is run over by a cab in front of the Simon Pryce Gallery on the night of his first opening, the art world falls all over itself for a piece of the instantly in-demand work by the late "emerging artist. " At the center of the show is an enormous painting called Lulu Meets God and Doubts Himthat becomes the object of most desire. As the artist philosophically muses before meeting his untimely end, "It represents the creative endeavor. " After Finelli's death, the gallery receptionist, aspiring artist and protagonist Mia McMurray, finds herself at the center of the art world's most sensational story. For suddenly everyone wants Lulu. Mia, in her clever, clear-headed voice tells the ensuing tale, the details of which she finds endlessly amusing and unavoidably alluring. While she watches a Birkin-toting wannabe collector, a well-muscled Irish artist, a real estate baron, and niece/muse of the artist, Lulu Finelli, duke it out over the oversized piece, Mia, à la Holly Golightly, finds her own creative outlet and artistic identity, not to mention love. As The Devil Wears Pradademystified the world of high fashion, Danielle Ganek's delightfully funny and insightful first novel paints the oddly captivating New York City art scene as it exists today.
Lulu Taylor Bundle: Heiresses/Midnight Girls
by Lulu TaylorTwo glamorous reads for the price of one from Lulu TaylorHeiressesThey were born to the scent of success. Now they stand to lose it all...Fame, fashion and scandal, Jemima, Tara and Poppy Trevellyan are the height of success, glamour and style:Jemima's indulgent lifestyle knows no limits.Tara's one amibition in life is to be independent of her family and her husband, no matter the cost.Poppy wants to escape her wealthy family's stifling influence, without losing the comfort their money brings. But when the girls inherit the Trevellyan's vast ailing perfume empire, can they learn to work together to bring the company back from the brinkt? And in making a fresh start, can they face their family's dark past?Midnight GirlsFrom the presitious dormitories of Westfield to the irresistible socialite scene of present-day London, everywhere Allegra McCorquodale goes, scandal follows. And in Allegra's shadow, are her closest friends since school: the Midnight Girls.Romily de Lisle: super rich, brilliant and bored. She's a force to be reckoned with; and Imogen Heath, pretty, timid she longs to be part of the glitzy high-society world where her friends move with such ease. But once out of school, greed, tragedy and sinister passions threaten their allegiance and each of them stand to lose what they love most...
Lulu in Marrakech
by Diane JohnsonThe two-time Pulitzer Prize and three-time National Book Award-nominated author of Le Divorce returns with a mesmerizing novel of double standards and double agents In Lulu in Marrakech, Diane Johnson brilliantly exposes the manners and morals of the cultural collision between Islam and the West. Lulu Sawyer arrives in Marrakech, Morocco, hoping to rekindle her romance with a worldly Englishman, Ian Drumm. It?s the perfect cover for her assignment for the CIA?tracing the flow of money from well-heeled donors to radical Islamic groups. While spending her days poolside among Europeans in villas staffed by maids in abayas, and her nights at lively dinner parties, Lulu observes the fragile and tense coexistence of two cultures. But beneath the surface of this polite expatriate community lies a sinister world laced not only with double standards, but double agents. As in her previous novels, Diane Johnson weaves a dazzling tale in the great tradition of works about naïve Americans abroad, with a fascinating new assortment of characters as well as witty and timely observations on the political and sexual complexities between Islamic and Western culture. .
Lumberjack
by R. W. ClingerThis winter finds Kemp Trumble in a pickle along Lake Erie as he attempts to seek out some quiet time to finish writing his next best-selling thriller. Not only does he think the lumberjack next door is loud and annoying, but he also believes the stud alluring, a heavy distraction, and sexy.Kemp purposely tries to keep his distance from Jack Manwood, knowing they rub each other the wrong way. To no avail, Kemp seems to constantly run into Jack. No matter how much Kemp steers clear of the hot neighbor, Jack is always around, here and there, everywhere.Unpredictably, these two different men, one from the back woods and one from the city, find common ground: drinks at Timbers, manly hugs, and the annual Lumberjack Competition, which they both attend. But are Kemp and Jack's similarities strong enough to escalate their friendly relationship into boyfriendhood? Or will they remain separated by miles of lumber and broken hearts?
Luminous
by Dawn MetcalfAs reality slips and time stands still, Consuela finds herself thrust into the world of the Flow. Removed from all she loves into this shifting world overlapping our own, Consuela quickly discovers she has the power to step out of her earthly skin and cloak herself in new ones-skins made from the world around her, crafted from water, fire, air. She is joined by other teens with extraordinary abilities, bound together to safeguard a world they can affect, but where they no longer belong. When murder threatens to undo the Flow, the Watcher charges Consuela and elusive, attractive V to stop the killer. But the psychopath who threatens her new world may also hold the only key to Consuela's way home. .
Luminous
by Mara Rutherford"Wonderfully lush and enthralling." —Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and SorrowsFrom the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her power—or risk losing her loved ones forever.Liora has spent her life in hiding, knowing discovery could mean falling prey to the king&’s warlock, Darius, who uses mages&’ magic to grow his own power. But when her worst nightmare comes to pass, Darius doesn&’t take her. Instead, he demands that her younger sister return to the capital with him. To make matters worse, Evran, Liora&’s childhood friend and the only one who knows her secret, goes missing following Darius&’s visit, leaving her without anyone to turn to.To find Evran and to save her sister, Liora must embrace the power she has always feared. But the greatest danger she&’ll face is yet to come, for Darius has plans in motion that will cause the world to fall into chaos—and Liora and Evran may be the only ones who can stop him. &“A beautiful, enchanting tale of a young woman coming into her own powers. Luminous shines as brightly as its heroine.&” —Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We&’re Meant to Find&“Shining prose, radiant characters, and a love story that burns bright.&” —Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga
Lumière aveuglante (Le Tav #1)
by Renae Kaye Marie A. AmbreLe Tav, numéro hors sérieLa bouche impertinente de Jake Manning lui vaut souvent des ennuis. À cause d'elle, il n'arrive pas à garder un emploi. Combiné avec un peu de malchance, elle l'empêche d'avoir un emploi stable. Une énorme dette pèse sur lui et il doit en plus prendre soin de sa mère alcoolique et de ses trois plus jeunes sœurs. Quand un emploi de femme de ménage se présente, Jake est tellement désespéré qu'il saute sur l'occasion. À l'arrivée, il trouve son nouveau patron, Patrick Stanford, un homme pointilleux, arrogant, grossier... et... aveugle. Né aveugle, Patrick est habitué à être obéi, mais il rencontre son adversaire avec Jake qui ne tient aucun cas de tous ses ordres et menace de changer toutes les étiquettes en braille sur ses produits d'épicerie et de partir en courant avec son chien-guide d'aveugle s'il ne se comporte pas mieux. Jake adore Patrick. Les choses commencent à s'éclaircir : les filles commencent leur propre vie et sa mère pourrait vraiment arrêter de boire, cette fois. Il a tout sacrifié pour sa famille, peut-être qu'il est temps maintenant de vivre sa vie et d'entamer une relation avec Patrick. Quand sa mère a besoin de lui, il se sent coupable et il a du mal à choisir entre sa famille et Patrick. Jake doit se rendre compte qu'il n'est plus seul.
Luna
by Anna Nihil Gisela FernándezUn cuento ligero como el viento, cautivador como el mar, maravilloso como la Luna.
Luna
by Anna Nihil Fernando Daniel DucasseUne histoire aussi légère que le vent, charmante comme la mer, et merveilleuse comme la lune.
Luna (En la oscuridad #Volumen 1)
by Ana CoelloLa luna eclipsó al sol. Yo era el satélite fresco; él, un astro cálido, y la tierra, un testigo mudo. Hay muchas razones para este fenómeno, pero la que yo elijo y la que más me gusta creer es que, hasta que nuestras miradas se cruzaron aquel día lluvioso, no nos habíamos dado cuenta de que vivíamos en la oscuridad. No todas las decisiones son fáciles, menos si son resultado de la culpa y el dolor. Para Sara nada volvió a ser lo mismo desde la muerte de su madre. Y como si aquello no bastara, tuvo que mudarse a una nueva ciudad, incluso a otro país. Sara ansía escapar de todo aquello que le aflige, y cuando menos se lo espera, aparecen en su nueva escuela tres alumnos desconcertantes. Uno de ellos, Luca, le genera emociones inesperadas y contradictorias, y aunque lo eviten, ambos avanzarán hacia lo desconocido..., sin imaginar que no existe marcha atrás. Con Luna, primera entrega de la trilogía En la oscuridad, Ana Coello nos sumerge en una peligrosa novela romántica, con la que busca continuar el éxito en Wattpad, gracias a millones de lecturas de todas sus historias.
Luna Exposed
by Kristin LeighHolding on to secrets and lies is no way to build trust, and without trust, finding love is impossible. But Luna's not the only one keeping things hidden...Gabe is a mystery as well. Can they learn to trust each other outside the bedroom to nurture what is between them? Kristin Leigh pens a poignant tale of starting over in Luna Exposed, Book 1 of her new contemporary romance series, Exposure.Life. It happens, and it usually ends up being the worst possible scenario every single time. Suddenly and unexpectedly divorced, alone with two children and the world on her shoulders, Luna is fighting to achieve an independence she's never known before. Determined that life will not beat her, her first priority is a night out to forget the soured love that has haunted her every waking moment for a decade. But one night out can change everything, especially when it's with a man like Gabriel O'Malley.One year after her divorce, Luna's over it...her marriage, the depression, and the one-night stand that suddenly plops back into her life. Brought together again by circumstances beyond their control, Luna and Gabe don't bother fighting the attraction that still simmers between them. But relationships can be complicated, especially those with no clearly defined destination except a somewhat kinky bedroom. Luna's children and the charade of her marriage are only part of it. Gabe has a past too...one that's shrouded in mystery and secrets spanning two continents and three decades.Luna wants to be able to trust again, to love again, and Gabe is her first choice. But loving someone means sharing secrets, opening doors that might be best left closed. If they're going to stand a chance, there can be no more secrets, no more denial. Someone has to take the leap of faith first. Someone has to be exposed.Content Notes: Hot, Light BDSM, Contemporary
Luna Psíquica (Los cambiantes #1)
by M. D. Grimm Neus CasasVolumen 1 de la serie Los cambiantesEl agente de control de animales Derek Williams ha estado sopesando la idea de pedirle una cita a Brian O'Donogue desde que el veterinario empezó a trabajar en el Refugio de Mascotas dos años atrás. ¿Así que por qué no ha dado el paso? Es complicado... pero tiene algo que ver con el hecho de que, en ocasiones, a Derek le gusta correr sobre cuatro patas en vez de dos piernas. Recuperándose de una relación abusiva y ocultando sus propias habilidades sobrenaturales, Brian decide arriesgarse y acepta salir en una cita con Derek. La relación resultante es mejor de lo que cualquiera de ellos podría haber esperado; hasta que un hombre lobo renegado ataca a Brian mientras pasea a sus perros. El repentino ataque obliga a Derek a enfrentarse con sus sentimientos, pero el peligro no ha terminado. El cambiante renegado está ahí fuera, y les está dando caza.
Luna azul
by Alyson NoelLa fascinante continuación de Eternidad Iniciada en el mundo oscuro y seductivo de los inmortales por su amado Damen, Ever está aprendiendo todo lo que puede sobre sus nuevos poderes. Pero mientras que los poderes de Ever van aumentando, los de Damen empiezan a desvanecerse. Una enfermedad misteriosa amenaza a su memoria, su identidad y su vida. Desesperada por salvar a su novio, Ever viaja hasta la dimensión mística de Summerland, donde descubrirá no sólo los secretos del pasado de Damen --una historia atormentada y brutal que él había tratado de ocultar-- sino también un texto antiguo que revela el funcionamiento del tiempo. Mientras tanto, la luna azul se está acercando, marcando el único periodo en que Ever puede viajar, y Ever tendrá que decidir entre viajar al pasado y rescatar a su familia del accidente que les costó la vida y quedarse en el presente para salvar a Damen.