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Leap of Faith
by Kate WilloughbyKira de la Fuente's vacation to the land of her ancestors turns into a nightmare when her guide abandons her in the mountains of Peru. Without provisions or shelter, she is relieved when the enigmatic Amaru comes to her rescue. A powerful, self-assured man in his prime, he possesses an uncanny knowledge of ancient Incan ways. And for good reason.Ever since he crossed the sun god centuries ago, Amaru has been paying the price--a life of isolation and misery, prayer and atonement. Kira's arrival brings many good omens and Amaru comes to believe she might be the one to finally free him from his unearthly prison. But one last test has yet to be revealed, and it is Kira, not Amaru, who must pass it.
A Leap of Faith
by Lenora WorthAN UNEXPECTED BOSSWhen her father suffered a heart attack, urban sophisticate Autumn Clancy decided to come home. As she tried to take the reins of her family's firm, she discovered that dear old Dad had hired someone else to handle business - sweet-talking Campbell Dupree - who brought out the worst in Autumn. . . ;and made her wonder if true love really did exist. He'd never met a woman more headstrong than Autumn, or more likely to get under his skin. While Campbell tried to charm her, he knew deep down that this was one special lady who deserved the best. Would the good Lord deem him worthy enough to win her heart?
Leap Through Eternity (2015 Advent Calendar - Sleigh Ride)
by Sara StarkBeing evacuated from his apartment in the middle of the night because some idiot forgot his cookies in the oven isn't the ideal way to meet a guy, but Mason's hot neighbor Cole sure looks great in his underwear. The trouble is, Mason is the idiot who started the fire, and Cole doesn't appreciate being lied to any more than he appreciates being driven out into the cold. It looks like their romance might end before it gets started, but Christmas is a time for second chances....A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Advent Calendar package "Sleigh Ride".
Leaping Hearts
by J. R. WardEveryone thinks A. J. Sutherland is crazy to buy a rogue stallion that no rider or trainer has been able to tame. But if anybody has the hustle to make something out of that hell-raiser, it's A. J. She can't do it alone, however, so she goes after the great Devlin McCloud, an equestrian legend with a bad leg -- and a worse attitude. Devlin recognizes a fighter when he sees one -- and that horse isn't a wallflower, either. Before he knows it, he's got a wild stallion in his empty stable and a hotheaded, heavenly-bodied rider sleeping on his couch. But can he get all three of them through the championship in one piece? This passion he's found with his rider is compromising training -- and at this level of competition, any distraction is not just unprofessional but downright deadly. . . . "Fans of Nora Roberts. . . will savor every well-written page. " -- Booklist"Truly awesome. " -- Huntress Book Reviews
Learn Your Lesson (Kings of the Ice)
by Kandi SteinerChloe Knott had one lesson growing up: men are trash. Until Will Perry blows her quiet world to smithereens.Starting goalie for the Tampa Bay Ospreys and the kind of hot that scrambles your brain, Will is impossibly grumpy and focused on only two things: hockey and taking care of his daughter. Fiercely independent and guarded, Chloe was only supposed to be his daughter's kindergarten teacher. Until in a twist of events, she becomes his nanny.When she moves into Will's pool house, everything changes. Chloe feels Will's heated gaze beneath that permanent scowl, the way it lingers and warms her skin. When the tension becomes too much, they make a deal. Will still needs a nanny and Chloe still needs a paycheck. Will might be her boss, but he agrees to teach Chloe everything she has always wanted to learn - and she is all too eager to be his student.Chloe is a grown woman - she can explore her curiosities with the hottest goalie on earth and still remain one-hundred percent professional. And she can do it all without catching feelings, right?A sexy, totally unputdownable opposites-attract, found family, grumpy sunshine and single dad ice hockey romance perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Tessa Bailey and Elle Kennedy. Learn Your Lesson is book three in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.
Learn Your Lesson (Kings of the Ice)
by Kandi SteinerChloe Knott had one lesson growing up: men are trash. Until Will Perry blows her quiet world to smithereens.Starting goalie for the Tampa Bay Ospreys and the kind of hot that scrambles your brain, Will is impossibly grumpy and focused on only two things: hockey and taking care of his daughter. Fiercely independent and guarded, Chloe was only supposed to be his daughter's kindergarten teacher. Until in a twist of events, she becomes his nanny.When she moves into Will's pool house, everything changes. Chloe feels Will's heated gaze beneath that permanent scowl, the way it lingers and warms her skin. When the tension becomes too much, they make a deal. Will still needs a nanny and Chloe still needs a paycheck. Will might be her boss, but he agrees to teach Chloe everything she has always wanted to learn - and she is all too eager to be his student.Chloe is a grown woman - she can explore her curiosities with the hottest goalie on earth and still remain one-hundred percent professional. And she can do it all without catching feelings, right?A sexy, totally unputdownable opposites-attract, found family, grumpy sunshine and single dad ice hockey romance perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Tessa Bailey and Elle Kennedy. Learn Your Lesson is book three in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.
Learned Behaviors: A Single Dad Romance (Higher Education #1)
by Jayce EllisTwo single dads meet at the office, where it’s hate at first sight in this new series from acclaimed author Jayce Ellis.Sending his daughter off to college is the proudest day of single dad JaQuan Reynolds’s life. Everything took a back seat to raising her—including his career. He has no idea what comes next, but his newfound freedom is quickly curtailed by a crash deadline at work and the uptight, hovering presence of consultant Matthew Donaldson. He’s surly and insufferably sexy, and Jaq’s ready to check him out and write him off—right up until a work assignment forces them together.Every day. From now until Thanksgiving.Work and fatherhood have been Matt’s whole world for years now, ever since his marriage ended. His eldest son is getting hitched over Thanksgiving weekend, and he’s not going to let a work deadline get in the way of celebrating with his family—not this time. The hours aren’t a problem, but the executive assistant on the project might be. Jaq’s sexy voice makes Matt yearn for things he let go of a long time ago.Lust isn’t on the schedule, and neither is longing. But as the weeks go by, Matt and Jaq are forced to reevaluate their plans…and discover that even the most tight-knit of families can make room for one more.Higher EducationBook 1: Learned BehaviorsBook 2: Learned Reactions
Learned By Heart: A Novel
by Emma DonoghueA heartbreakingly gorgeous novel based on the true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply and dangerously in love at boarding school in nineteenth century York, from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder Drawing on years of investigation and Anne Lister’s five-million-word secret journal, Learned by Heart is the long-buried love story of Eliza Raine, an orphan heiress banished from India to England at age six, and Anne Lister, a brilliant, troublesome tomboy, who meet at the Manor School for Young Ladies in York in 1805 when they are both fourteen.Emotionally intense, psychologically compelling and deeply researched, Learned by Heart is an extraordinary work of fiction by one of the world’s greatest storytellers. Full of passion and heartbreak, the tangled lives of Anne Lister and Eliza Raine form a love story for the ages.
Learned by Heart
by Emma Donoghue&“A wrenching love story&” (Chris Bohjalian, The Washington Post) based on the true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply, and dangerously in love at boarding school in 19th century York, from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder. Drawing on years of investigation and Anne Lister&’s five-million-word secret journal, Learned by Heart is the long-buried love story of Eliza Raine, an orphan heiress banished from India to England at age six, and Anne Lister, a brilliant, troublesome tomboy, who meet at the Manor School for young ladies in York in 1805 when they are both fourteen. Emotionally intense, psychologically compelling, and deeply researched, Learned by Heart is an extraordinary work of fiction by one of the world&’s greatest storytellers. Full of passion and heartbreak, the tangled lives of Anne Lister and Eliza Raine form a love story for the ages.
Learned Reactions (Higher Education #2)
by Jayce EllisCarlton Monroe is finally getting his groove back. After a year playing dad to his nephew and sending him safely off to college, it&s back to his bachelor ways. But when his teenaged niece shows up on his doorstep looking for a permanent home, his plan comes to a screeching halt. Family is everything, and in the eyes of social services, a couple makes a better adoptive family than an overworked bachelor father. A fake relationship with his closest friend is the best way to keep his family together. <p><p> If things between him and Deion are complicated, well, it only needs to last until the end of the semester. <p><p> Living with Carlton is a heartbreak waiting to happen, and once the adoption goes through, Deion’s out. He’s waited two decades for Carlton to realize they’re meant for each other, and he’s done. It’s time to make a clean break. But it’s hard to think of moving away when keeping up the act includes some very real perks like kissing, cuddling and sharing a bed. <p><p> Even the best charades must come to an end, though. As the holidays and Deion’s departure date loom, the two men must decide whether playing house is enough for them—or if there’s any chance they could be a family for real.
Learning (Bailey Flanigan #2)
by Karen KingsburyBailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York while Cody coaches a small high school football team . . . on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one another. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes? Who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family.
Learning (The Baxters—Bailey Flanigan #No. 2)
by Karen KingsburyBailey struggles to find herself on Broadway and with her new cast members in New York City, while Cody coaches a small high school football team . . . on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with each other.Bailey and Cody's desire to follow their individual dreams begins to cause confusion for the young couple. Bailey, now living in New York City, is an actress and dancer on Broadway, but soon her job is at risk. Cody continues to be a coach, mentor, and friend to a group of football players in Indiana.Cody, whose mother's history as a drug addict has put his family in harm's way, takes matters into his own hands and cuts off all ties to the love of his life in order to protect her. Bailey, wounded from Cody's sudden disappearance, seeks solace in Brandon Paul, a famous actor who has fallen in love with her.Can absence truly make the heart grow fonder, or will Cody turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes, who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself.Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story.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 second installment of The Baxters--Bailey Flanigan series Book 1: LeavingBook 2: LearningBook 3: LongingBook 4: LovingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Learning by Heart: A Novel
by Elizabeth CookeFrom acclaimed author Elizabeth Cooke comes a passionate, richly atmospheric novel set in England and Sicily about two women bound by blood—and the secret that could turn them into strangers Zeph&’s world is blown apart when she finds out that her husband, Nick, has been unfaithful. Devastated by his betrayal, she takes their two-year-old son and leaves. Hoping to find refuge at her mother&’s farm, she instead finds a journal she wasn&’t meant to see. Now Zeph views her parents and her childhood in a very different light and finds herself questioning everything she once believed about love and marriage. Alternating between the perspectives of Zeph and her mother, Cora, and filled with breathtaking imagery and insight into the mysteries of romantic attraction, Learning by Heart is a powerful, deeply resonant novel about love, infidelity, passion, family, and literature. It is about the things we give up, the memories that sustain us, and the people we hold in our hearts forever. Learning by Heart was shortlisted for the UK&’s Romantic Novel of the Year award in 2007 in a group of works that the Bookseller praised as &“bursting with unique characters, drama, wit and passion.&”
Learning Curve
by Terry MclaughlinLesson learned?High school history teacher Joe Wisniewski may be in a rut, but he dug it himself and he's not planning on getting out anytime soon. The last thing he wants is to mentor a starry-eyed newcomer, so when he gets an unexpected assignment-Emily Sullivan, a student teacher with a steamroller smile and dynamite legs-he digs in deeper and ducks for cover.Emily has looked up to the legendary "Wiz" for along time. In her opinion, the man is coasting these days, and she's sure a little change in his routine is exactly what he needs. Besides this assignment is her chance to prove to her family-and herself-that she can stick to one project.The question is: Will Emily get Joe fired up or just plain fired?
Learning Curves
by Cindi MyersIn the cutthroat business of network news, thin is in, and Shelly Piper's size-twelve curves relegate her to behind-the-scenes reporting. But even network exec Jack Halloran has image problems. Jack's judged too handsome to handle the real news. So Jack launches his own news show on Denver's public television station and hires Shelly as his coanchor. But while Jack and Shelly work together on down-and-dirty hard news stories, all Shelly can think of is Jack...until the ratings come in. Viewers are demanding a thinner Shelly.Shelly has come too far to lose her job-or a dress size.
Learning Curves
by Joanne RockTHE STUDENT IS READY...Graduate student Madeline Watson can't believe the university rejected her human-mating-rituals study, hinting a good girl like her can't handle the racy subject. Okay, so maybe she has a few gaps in her mating knowledge. But she's changing that by propositioning campus bad boy Cal Turner. With his expert instruction, she'll learn the finer points of desire...and how much fun it is being bad. BUT IS THE TEACHER?Mechanic-turned-teacher Cal has to shake a reputation that's been a lifetime in the making. Which means he can't risk a public fling with Maddy...and he can't refuse her oh-so-tempting offer. But he could give her private lessons-just the two of them-studying the art of seduction. Until their passionate sessions overheat the classroom and Cal's left wondering who really is the teacher.
Learning the Ropes
by Kasi Alexander Reggie AlexanderLearning the Ropes, from Kasi Alexander & Reggie Alexander, authors of Saving sunni.
Learning the Ropes
by T. J. KlineRule #1--Don't lose focus...Barrel racer Alicia Kanani has had a long road to the top - and she's not quite there yet. Finances have always been tight, and in the glitz and glam world of professional rodeo, that means that second best is probably the best she can hope for. With the National Finals coming up, she's certainly not looking for a pair of cowboys to distract her.Rule #2--Don't gamble what you can't live without...Playboy Chris Thomas is sure Alicia's the perfect woman for his level-headed team roping partner, David Greenly. It seems like a match, until Chris realizes he wants Alicia for himself. The stakes have been raised; David and Chris are supposed to be a team, and this time, they're on opposite sides.Can Alicia rope this playboy's heart, or will they find themselves too tangled up to let true love in?
Learning to Hula
by Lisa ChildsBeing Strong Is a State of Mind...Everyone in town thinks Holly DeJong has handled her husband’s death well, including her. Until the day she spots a cupcake display at Smiley’s General Store and lets loose. Holly’s husband is dead...because he cheated on her. He didn’t have just one Kitty Cupcake on the side; he had boxes of them!Now everyone in town thinks she’s lost it, except Holly. For the first time in months she feels as if she can handle anything, including her children, dating-minded family members and a certain deputy with more on his mind than the cupcake massacre. Just like the hula dancer on her husband’s favorite lamp, Holly is learning that happiness comes from swaying with whatever possibilities life throws her way.
Learning to Live Again
by Edward KendrickFlint Kirkland: A nature photographer who lives in the mountain community of Belden. He is very reclusive, due to the deep scar running from his temple to his nose which resulted in the loss his eye -- the empty socket covered by an eye patch. He has no friends, preferring his own company and that of his dog, Tank, to having to deal with people he believes either pity him or look at him with disgust.Ryan Hartman: He left Belden to seek 'fame and fortune' as a costume designer. It didn't work out so, ten years later, he's returned to town to work at the family restaurant.The two men meet during Oktoberfest. There is a mutual attraction which Flint fights, not believing Ryan can be interested in him, as damaged as he is. Ryan prevails; inviting Flint to go out for coffee one evening after the festival closes for the day.As they begin to learn more about each other, can Flint trust him when Ryan says his outer appearance doesn't matter to him? It's the man behind it he cares about. Very slowly, Flint begins to, because he's fallen for Ryan, as much as he knows he shouldn't have.All Flint has to do to start believing in his own worth as a man -- and in the possibility of love with all it entails.
Learning to Love
by Sheryl BrowneWhen two frazzled parents join forces—and families—they don’t just fall in love . . . they get along like a house on fire. In a small English village like Hibberton, neighbors help each other in time of need. But when Andrea Kelly’s house burns down—taking all her worldly possessions with it—it’s a complete surprise when the usually distant and aloof Doctor David Adams offers to take her in. Even more surprising is his willingness to open his door not just to her, but to her three squabbling kids and daffy elderly mother as well. Andrea needs all the help she can get, dealing with the aftermath of the fire and trying to rebuild a some sort of home for her children. But as she gets to know David—and his own rocky relationship with his rebellious son—she begins to realize that the overwrought doctor could use her help as much as she needs his . . .
Learning to Love: Sugar and Spice Love by Degree
by Debbie MacomberBeloved #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Macomber brings readers two classic tales of family, friendship, and romance: "Love by Degree" and "Sugar and Spice. " Reissue.
Learning to Love Again
by Mel KrantzlerFrom Mel Krantzler, a licensed marriage and family counselor, the nationally acclaimed, bestselling author of Creative Divorce, and director of the Creative Divorce/Learning to Love Again Counseling Centers, comes another insightful, helpful, and energizing book that brings hope to those emotionally devastated by the loss of a love. What happens next? Just when you thought it would never happen again, love comes back into your life. You can survive the explosive realities that losing love brings, but how do you know when, and if, you are ready for love again? Are you having trouble finding the &“right&” man or woman? Are you afraid of making another &“mistake&”? Do you keep getting involved in short-term relationships? Are you beginning to think that finding love is a matter of luck? Mel Krantzler has led ongoing seminars on the subject of finding love, and Learning to Love Again provides clear guidelines and challenging steps that lead from loneliness to love: The Remembered-Pain Stage—absorbing a blow from the past The Questing-Experimental Stage—surveying the possibilities The Selective-Distancing Stage—a cautious step forward The Creative-Commitment Stage—where enduring love begins Mel Krantzler draws on the real stories of real people who are learning to love again, to live together, to marry, to be step-parents, and to build satisfying new lives. He shares his experiences in applying the principles of creative commitment to his own remarriage. Learning to Love Again is the best guide for married, single, or divorced men and women. Here is how you can create a new beginning by learning to love again today!
Learning to Love Again
by Mel KrantzlerFrom Mel Krantzler, a licensed marriage and family counselor, the nationally acclaimed, bestselling author of Creative Divorce, and director of the Creative Divorce/Learning to Love Again Counseling Centers, comes another insightful, helpful, and energizing book that brings hope to those emotionally devastated by the loss of a love. What happens next? Just when you thought it would never happen again, love comes back into your life. You can survive the explosive realities that losing love brings, but how do you know when, and if, you are ready for love again? Are you having trouble finding the &“right&” man or woman? Are you afraid of making another &“mistake&”? Do you keep getting involved in short-term relationships? Are you beginning to think that finding love is a matter of luck? Mel Krantzler has led ongoing seminars on the subject of finding love, and Learning to Love Again provides clear guidelines and challenging steps that lead from loneliness to love: The Remembered-Pain Stage—absorbing a blow from the past The Questing-Experimental Stage—surveying the possibilities The Selective-Distancing Stage—a cautious step forward The Creative-Commitment Stage—where enduring love begins Mel Krantzler draws on the real stories of real people who are learning to love again, to live together, to marry, to be step-parents, and to build satisfying new lives. He shares his experiences in applying the principles of creative commitment to his own remarriage. Learning to Love Again is the best guide for married, single, or divorced men and women. Here is how you can create a new beginning by learning to love again today!
Learning to Ride (BookShots Flames)
by James Patterson Erin KnightleyShe never wanted to love a cowboy. . . .Rodeo king Tanner Callen doesn't want to be tied down. When he sees Madeline Harper at a local honky-tonk and everything about her screams New York, he brings out every trick in his playbook to take her home. But soon he learns that he doesn't just want her for a night and, instead, hopes for forever. . . .BookShots Flames Original romances presented by JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading