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Mary: The Merry Widows - Book One (The Merry Widows #1)
by Raine CantrellA mysterious man captivates a kindhearted medic in this historical western romance from the author of the Kincaids series.For widow Mary Inlow, there is little to mourn for her dead husband, the man who mocked her inability to bear him a child. Although she is haunted by nightmares, she is intent to start life anew. Mary becomes a reliable town medic.Living an accomplished and peaceful little life alongside her childhood friends, dubbed the Merry Widows, Mary is determined to take her sweet time entering back into the world as a free woman. She vows to never again cater to the demands of another man. That is until one shows up on her doorstep bloody, exhausted, and carrying his life on his shoulders.Desperately seeking medical help for his wounded little girl, Rafe McCade barges through Mary&’s front door in the worst shape of his life. Ushered into action by a child in need, Mary asks for little information of the frantic father, but his tender care of the child speaks volumes. McCade is forever in debt to Mary for rescuing his daughter. Yet the longer he stays in her home, the more he fears she may just rescue something money cannot repay: a piece of his soul he thought long dead.&“Raine Cantrell is a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled.&” —RT Book Reviews
Maryann's Appaloosa
by Karen L. PhelpsWhen fifteen-year-old Maryann Madigan’s parents are killed in a plane crash, she’s uprooted from a privileged Boston lifestyle to a Wyoming horse ranch. Living with an aunt she barely knows, the young woman struggles with her grief until a spirited appaloosa stallion captures her heart. There’s just one problem, she’s terrified of horses. Determined to learn how to ride, she enlists the help of Rick Ferguson, a charismatic, dark-haired cowboy who falls hard for the shy but resilient beauty. Clandestine riding lessons conquer her fear of horses and kindle their young love. When a vindictive ranch hand goes too far, Maryann must fight to save her beloved horse, her hero, and the place she now calls home.
Maryann's Hope (The Amish Charm Bakery #4)
by Molly JebberThe pleasing warmth of fresh-baked maple cookies . . . the sweet, buttery flakiness of a raspberry jam pastry. In 1913 Ohio, the Amish Charm Bakery is beloved by locals and visiting Englischer alike. And its understanding community always provides help, healing—and new chances for love . . . Secrets devastated Maryann Harding&’s marriage to an Englischer—and took away her untrustworthy husband. Now the young Amish widow has found contentment cooking up treats at the bakery, raising her little girl, and comforting her ailing mother. And when Andrew Wittmer asks her to marry him, Maryann is over the moon with happiness that she and the kind furniture maker will put down roots in her hometown . . . Until Andrew&’s uncle becomes ill, and Andrew must permanently take over his store in a town hours away. Though she would go anywhere to be Andrew's fraa, Maryann can't abandon her mother—or the family that depends on her so much. And when she discovers Andrew harbors secrets of his own, Maryann's hard-won trust is shaken. Now, can she risk difficult choices and take a leap of faith into the loving, joyful future she longs for most?
Mas que lujuria
by Ann JacobsMás que lujuria por Ann Josephson, como Ann Jacobs Un fin de semana, atracción irresistible, aún así es más que lujuria Un avistamiento casual, química inmediata, pero solo unos pocos días para que los amantes descubran si han encontrado MÁS QUE LUJURIA... Andi Young y Gray Syzmanski tienen mucho en común. Ambos son abogados, aunque Gray use su entrenamiento legal como un agente de la DEA. Ambos crecieron en Tampa, y ambos son campeones de la justicia. La atracción instantánea entre ellos es demasiado fuerte para ser negada. Más allá de ello, son tan diferentes como el día y la noche. Ella viene de una feliz pero modesta familia, mientras que el pertenece a la aristocracia de Florida, pero tiene una madre viuda y controladora, decidida a gobernar—y arruinar—su vida. Andi duda que su aventura de fin de semana pueda convertirse en una relación real, mientras que Gray está decidido a explorar una verdadera relación—ni bien regrese de una misión encubierta fuera del país. Únete a ellos en este despreocupado, lujurioso, pero al mismo tiempo cargado de emoción romance contemporáneo acerca de dos jóvenes amantes que cautivarán tu corazón.
Mas que una secretaria
by Leanne BanksMaddox Communications era su vida...hasta que permitió que una mujer se interpusiera entre él y su negocio. Brock Maddox había sido traicionado por su amante y secretaria, Elle Linton. Cuando al fin se enteró de su traición además descubrió que ella había estado ocultándole un gran secreto: estaba embarazada. Brock se juró que no dejaría que nada más se escapara a su control y dispuso que Elle se casara con él. Sin embargo, Brock sabía que podía sucumbir en cualquier momento al atractivo de su encantadora esposa...si se atrevía a escuchar su corazón.
Mascara & Bandages
by Brandon WittA Mary's Boys NovellaAriel Merman is a new drag queen who’s already finding a family at Hamburger Mary’s. After a performance as Ariel, Zachary Cooper walks home in his makeup and is assaulted by homophobes. Zachary’s worry that the attack has thrown a wrench in his good fortune is eased when he looks into the eyes of his doctor. Dr. Teegan Chau is a little lost after divorcing his wife and coming out of the closet, but he can’t deny the pull he feels toward the young man he patches up. Luckily, Zachary takes the initiative and asks Teegan out. But attraction is the easy part of their blossoming relationship—as they deal with an ex-wife and child, being a drag queen in a heteronormative culture, Zachary’s lingering trauma from his attack, and Teegan acclimating to life as part of an out-and-proud gay couple. The challenges seem daunting at the start of a romance. Can Zachary and Teegan make it through the rough patches and take a chance on the love that’s been missing from both their lives?
Mascarada Misteriosa
by Hilary GilmanRico, apuesto y de buena cuna, el duque de Staynes podría haber elegido a las debutantes más encantadoras de Londres durante más temporadas de las que le gustaría recordar. Sin embargo, ha pasado tanto tiempo desde que incluso la chica más hermosa ha hecho que su pulso se acelere un ápice, que cuando conoce a Angel Graham, una hermosa inocente en apuros, decide no dejar que desaparezca de su vida. Pero, habiendo aceptado su ayuda, Ángel no cumple con una cita y el duque comienza a sospechar un misterio. Angel no sabe si alegrarse o lamentarse cuando sus esfuerzos por escapar del duque resultan infructuosos. Pero una vez que ella está en su poder, se entera de que Staynes tiene muchos secretos como ella, y él tiene motivos para ella y su hermano esprituoso, Desde las asambleas de moda de Almacks hasta el sombrío mundo del espionaje, Staynes y Angel deben dejar de lado la creciente ola de pasión que amenaza con abrumarlos y trabajar juntos para salvar a Inglaterra de la amenaza de la traición dentro de los círculos más altos de la Ton. .
Mascarada Mágica
by Hilary GilmanOtra versión mágica de la Bella y la Bestia. La Bella es Minette de Saint Saze, una adorable inocente que debe salvar el honor de su hermana melliza al costo de su propia virtud. La Bestia es su Excelencia el Duque de Rochford, un hombre amargo con un corazón lleno de cicatrices como su propia cara, alguna vez hermosa. Minette con poca voluntad toma el lugar de su hermana en el Castillo Camer, la guarida de la Bestia, donde ella aprende a conocer al hombre verdadero detrás de la máscara cínica que Rochford le presenta al mundo. Ella desea sanar su terrible herida, aunque sabe que, por la seguridad de su hermana, él no debe sospechar que la mujer que se enamoró de él no es la Bella de la sociedad que aceptó su fortuna y despreció su pasión. Mientras el amor arde en deseo, Minette entiende que la única felicidad verdadera que alguna vez conocerá está en los brazos de este hombre dañado que no le pertenece y nunca lo hará.
Mascarada de Milady: Una Mascarada de Regencia
by Hilary GilmanLady Elizabeth Marlowe, una fanática del blues, se resiste a cambiar su tranquila existencia rural por las despreciadas frivolidades de la temporada londinense. Pero cuando su prima, la gran duquesa de Catamenthia, es secuestrada, la convencen de que ocupe su lugar en las celebraciones de la boda de la princesa Charlotte. A pesar de sí misma, también debe aceptar las atenciones de Lord Matlock, el hombre más atractivo de Londres, cuyos motivos sospecha fuertemente. Mientras tanto, la Gran Duquesa se refugia con el coronel Julius Paige, un oficial de caballería, terriblemente herido en la batalla de Waterloo, que debe recuperar su pasión por la vida si quiere ayudar a la mujer a derrotar a sus enemigos. Dos héroes atrevidos, dos heroínas voluntarias, y el destino de Europa en sus manos.
Mascarade en croisière (Ty et Zane #3)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Jade BaiserSuite de Break en montagneTy et Zane tome 3Les Agents Spéciaux Ty Grady et Zane Garrett sont de retour au travail, et s'installent dans une relation professionnelle et personnelle construite sur une attitude férocement protectrice et une passion brûlante. Aujourd'hui, ils ont pour mission d'usurper l'identité de deux membres d'un réseau international de contrebande - un couple marié et ouvertement gay - lors d'une croisière dans les Caraïbes à Noël. Comme leur supérieur l'a souligné, ils préféreront sûrement s'embrasser plutôt que se faire tirer dessus ; il ne savait pas à quel point ils étaient d'accord. Se faire passer pour des criminels nécessite un changement particulier dans l'attitude de Ty et Zane tandis qu'ils essayent de gérer l'attente frustrante de leur mission. Alors que cela commence à affecter leurs agissements en privé, ils se rendent compte qu'être partenaires signifie plus que de surveiller leurs arrières, et quand l'affaire prend une tournure inattendue et menace la vie de Ty, Zane et lui devront naviguer sur une mer de pieux mensonges et de secrets tumultueux, y compris les leurs.
Mascavo e Canela
by Jennifer ConnerO Natal não traz boas lembranças para Emily Owens desde que deixou sua cidade, a pequena Berry Grove. Passados alguns anos, ela decide voltar para rever sua irmã, que está à frente da padaria da família, a Mascavo e Canela. Theo Murray, por sua vez, atravessou o país fugindo das memórias do passado. Conquistando um emprego temporário na padaria, passa a preparar as melhores massas que os moradores da região já comeram. Quando a irmã de Emily adoece, os dois precisam trabalhar juntos para concluir um projeto que arrecadaria fundos para o orfanato de Seattle: uma vila completa feita de deliciosos biscoitos de gengibre. Será que compartilhar as dores e medos do passado fará com que se aproximem a ponto de surgir algo mais intenso durante o Natal? Será uma história de amor?
Maschere veneziane
by Kim Fielding Eledh ArmataJeff Dawkins è stato lasciato dal suo partner con un mutuo che non può permettersi e un paio di biglietti non rimborsabili per una vacanza di un mese in Europa. Nonostante la sua riluttanza a viaggiare, Jeff decide di partire comunque. Dopotutto, ha già pagato. Mette in valigia un Kindle pieno di romanzi gay e arriva a Venezia trepidante. Lì incontra il bellissimo e affascinante Cleve Prieto, un americano che vive all'estero, che gli offre di fargli da guida turistica. Jeff ha molti sospetti - non è nato ieri e qualcosa gli dice che Cleve non gliela racconta giusta - ma tutto è meglio che girare per i canali da solo. Grazie a lui, Jeff s'innamora di Venezia e inizia a riconciliarsi con il passato. Per la prima volta, si ritrova anche a provare dei sentimenti per qualcun altro. Ma non può essere sicuro di chi sia quella persona, perché il passato di Cleve rimane un mistero avvolto dalle bugie. Poi una figura oscura riemerge dal passato di Cleve e Jeff deve scegliere se lasciare che questi scappi da solo o unirsi a lui in una corsa disperata attraverso l'Europa centrale. Forse Jeff riuscirà finalmente a vedere dietro la maschera di Cleve, se sopravvivrà al viaggio.
Masculinities in Post-Millennial Popular Romance (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Eirini ArvanitakiThis book focuses on the projection of the hero’s masculinity in a selection of post-millennial popular romance narratives and attempts to discover if, and to what extent, this projection reinforces or challenges patriarchal ideas about gender. In the majority of these narratives the hero is often presented as a hegemonic alpha male. However, hegemonic masculinity is not a fixed concept. Rather, it is subject to continuous change which allows for the emergence of various dominant masculinities. Under a poststructuralist lens and through a close textual analysis approach and a gender reading of romance narratives, the book suggests that to a certain extent the romance hero could be described as a platform onto which different forms of dominant masculinity are displayed and highlights that these masculinities do not necessarily clash, depend on, or function as a prerequisite for each other.
Mask of a Hunter
by Sylvie KurtzTHE MAN BEHIND THE MASKHaunted by the demons of his past, hardened Seeker "Ace" Esteleone was the man least likely to mix business with pleasure. But the reckless behavior of the book-smart beauty he'd sworn to protect was threatening to ruin his investigation, and pretending to be her lover was the only way to keep them both safe.Desperate to find her missing sister, Aurora Cates hadn't counted on being dragged into the arms of the dark, unpredictable hunter. The passionate kisses meant for show soon shook them to the core-and led Ace to tell her his deepest secret. But when his cover was blown, Aurora was put right in the line of fire....
Mask of the Gladiator
by Georgie LeeRome, 41 ADLivia Duronius is driven to seek out a gladiator after watching him triumph in the Colosseum. His touch arouses a sense of hope she hasn't felt since Rome fell under the tyrannical rule of Caligula-and her late husband betrayed her. Though in danger of losing more than her heart, she vows to see him again, even after she learns her uncle has arranged her marriage to a senator.Senator Titus Marius cannot resist indulging in a passionate encounter with the veiled woman who waits for him after the games, though he faces execution if his true identity is discovered. Bound by honor to wed another, and embroiled in a plot to free Rome from madness, he never expects to see the mystery woman again.When the fates reunite them in the marriage bed, Titus vows to protect Livia at all costs-even from the lecherous eyes of the emperor...17,000 words
Mask of the Sphinx (Outlanders #30)
by James AxlerThe nine barons of post-nuclear America are succumbing to the tides of insurrection, a war that threatens to bring about the extinction of not only the weakening oligarchy, but the entire hybrid race. As the battle for power and territory rages on between the weary barons and the increasingly powerful and dangerous Imperator, the rebels of Cerberus press on, driven by the hope that humanity will someday have the choice that only freedom from enslavement can allow: a chance to reclaim the planet! Hidden deep within the canyons of the California desert, the city-kingdom of Aten thrives, resplendent with the glory and prosperity of ancient Egypt. Harnessing the secrets of selective mutation, the psionic abilities of its nobility and benevolent rule of a fair Queen, the metropolis remains insular, but safe. Now Aten faces a desperate fight for survival--a battle that will lure Kane and his companions into the conflict, where a deadly alliance with the Imperator to hunt out the dark forces of treason could put the Cerberus warriors one step closer to their goal of saving humanity...or damn them, and their dreams, to the desert dust.
Masked Booby (Peckers #3)
by Jacques N. HoffPeckers: Book ThreeMickey, Keyser, Clyde.... He goes by many names, calls many different countries home, and has a wardrobe that rivals most professional theater companies, but some days it's impossible to remember who he really is. It's the price he pays for the adrenaline. The Masked Booby. A man torn between his instinct to survive and his bird nature of taking a dive. Irwin Stephens is in love--in love with life, his home, and the animals he watches over every day at work. He doesn't have a man to call his own, but everything else is so perfect he can't complain. Except maybe about the scratchy khaki uniform all zoos seem to require with fiendish glee. When Mickey meets Buff Zookeeper, it should be a one-night love nest, but something besides peckers is up in the land down under.
Masked Desire (The Masked Arcana Series #2)
by Alana Delacroix<p>A PERFECT DISGUISE As security chief of the supernaturals’ ruling council, Michaela Chui has seen more than her fair share of disaster. <p>For centuries, she’s survived through caution and strategy. But when the only human councilor is viciously murdered, Michaela knows the coincidences that keep blocking her investigation are a sure sign of bad things to come. <p>She needs answers fast. <p>And her only ally is Cormac Redoak: wild, unpredictable, unreliable—and worse, distractingly attractive. <p>A HIDDEN TRUTH An exile from the court of the Fairy Queen, Cormac has all the experience with careful strategy and veiled intentions he can stand. <p>But he also has the fey talent for getting his way, and he’s sure his way lies with Michaela’s. <p>No matter that she can change her lovely face at will; there’s a clarity to her being that he’d know anywhere. <p>Working with her will be temptation and frustration bound together. Somehow, though, he must convince her to trust him—without revealing the secrets he dares never share . . .
Masked Longing (The Masked Arcana Series #3)
by Alana DelacroixAN UNEASY ALLIANCE Estelle LaMarche has never pursued power for its own sake. But now that she’s been made seneschal, responsible for vampire queen Wavena’s entire military, she’ll do her duty. That means devoting herself to planning the war against the Dawning. Protecting her kind. And resisting, at any cost, her distracting desire for Stephan Daker, the masquerada lieutenant with whom she shared one unforgettable night . . . AN UNQUENCHABLE PASSION Even wounded and grieving after a devastating battle, Stephan hasn’t been able to get brilliant, beautiful Estelle off his mind. Yet how can he know which feelings are truly his, when Estelle’s powers of compulsion are so strong? Unwilling to trust his desire for her, Stephen tries to keep his distance as they work together. But when Estelle’s brother is kidnapped by their enemies, he’ll join her in a conflict that will decide the fate of humanity itself . . .
Masked Possession (The Masked Arcana Series #1)
by Alana Delacroix<p>A MAN WHO CAN WEAR ANY FACE Caro Yeats doesn’t run from much. <p>As a former investigative reporter now working PR for Toronto’s supernaturals, what she hasn’t seen mostly isn’t worth seeing. <p>But the assignment to “rebrand” Eric Kelton’s out-of-control alter egos has her on edge from the start. Kelton is the heirarch of the Masquerada, beings able to change their face—their entire persona—on a whim. <p>Eric’s charisma muddles her instincts. How can she trust a man who can become anybody? A WOMAN WITHOUT A PASTEric has never met anyone like Caro, with her lightning wit and uncanny insight. <p>But desirable as she is, he’d be a fool to let her near. Struggling to hide the sudden loss of his powers, Eric can’t risk becoming entangled with a woman who scorns her supernatural side and claims not to play politics. <p>The enemies on her trail are strong, clever, and vicious. And when they force Eric and Caro together, the fallout could shatter far more than two hearts . . .
Masked by Moonlight
by GideonIN THIS STUNNING FIRST BOOK FROM NANCY GIDEON'S SIZZLING NEW SERIES, A TENACIOUS COP AND HER SHAPE-SHIFTING ENEMY SACRIFICE EVERYTHING FOR FORBIDDEN DESIRE. ALL SHE WANTS IS REVENGE. New Orleans homicide detective Charlotte Caissie is dedicated to bringing down the crime boss responsible for her father's murder. Using Jimmy Legere's mysterious and irresistible right-hand man is a dangerous gamble, and not only due to his reputation as more monster than man. Because her feelings for Max Savoie are . . . complicated. THEN HE RISKS HIS LIFE TO SAVE HERS. Rescued from the swamps as a child, Max exists silently in Legere's shadow, heeding only his voice--until Charlotte Caissie awakens his emotions and tests his loyalties. Stepping outside his cautious rules threatens more than just his heart. He could expose his darkest secret. NOW THEY'RE BOTH IN OVER THEIR HEADS. Testing boundaries they weren't meant to cross means facing the truth about who and what they are--and what they need from each other. If Max is the murderer she seeks, Charlotte could be his next victim. She can't afford to trust any man. Good thing Max isn't one.
Maskerade: A Discworld Novel (Witches #5)
by Terry Pratchett"A master storyteller." — A. S. ByattThe nineteenth installment in Sir Terry Pratchett's beloved Discworld series — which has sold more than 23 million copies worldwide.There’s a kind of magic in masks. Masks conceal one face, but they reveal another. The one that only comes out in darkness . . .The Ghost in the bone-white mask who haunts the Ankh-Morpork Opera House was always considered a benign presence—some would even say lucky—until he started killing people. The sudden rash of bizarre backstage deaths now threatens to mar the operatic debut of country girl Perdita X. (nee Agnes) Nitt, she of the ample body and ampler voice.Perdita's expected to hide in the chorus and sing arias out loud while a more petitely presentable soprano mouths the notes. But at least it's an escape from scheming Nanny Ogg and old Granny Weatherwax back home, who want her to join their witchy ranks. Once Granny sets her mind on something, however, it's difficult—and often hazardous—to dissuade her. And no opera-prowling phantom fiend is going to keep a pair of determined hags down on the farm after they've seen Ankh-Morpork.The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Maskerade is the fifth book in the Witches series.
Masks
by Tatiana RuizTwo lives, two paths, interconnected by a stronger power then you can imagine. Could these hearts, hidden behind norms and uncertainty, have the strength they need to reveal themselves in a society that condemns the "different"? Or will they keep their faces hidden in an eternal ball of mistakes. Meet Amélia, Patricia, Lucélia and Halaesia and find out that not everything is what it seems to be. We all wears masks... What is yours?
Masks: Evolution (Masks Ser. #2)
by Hayden ThorneWhile his friends continue to develop their newfound powers, Eric begins to feel the effects of being the odd man out. Around him, things go from bad to worse for Vintage City as the Shadow Puppet, a new supervillain, steps into the Devil’s Trill’s shoes and wreaks havoc with his army of killer mannequins.Magnifiman, Calais, and Spirit Wire have their hands full, with the Puppet proving to be much more slippery than the Trill and leaving the good guys scrambling for clues. Work-related stress creeps into Eric’s relationship with Peter, which reaches the breaking point when Peter takes a new superhero under his wing: a fire-wielding teenage girl, whose awesome powers could make her a better match for Peter.To make matters worse, there are the strange headaches, sleepwalking, and nightmares that haunt Eric, as well as the Devil’s Trill’s call for him to take his place as a supervillain sidekick. There’s also Brenda Whitaker, her mysterious past, and her sudden desire to help Eric as he struggles to figure himself out and make the right choice before his parents ask him again about his awful Geometry and Chemistry grades.
Masks: Ordinary Champions (Masks Ser. #3)
by Hayden ThorneBook 3 of theMasksseries follows Eric’s adventures as a newly-transformed supervillain sidekick. Taking advantage of Eric’s relationship with Peter, the Devil’s Trill uses him for a shield against the superheroes. In the meantime, new villains and a new, covert vigilante-like group appear, with a young hero with chameleon powers attempting to infiltrate the Trill’s hideout and help Eric.Eric struggles with his conscience and schemes to turn the tables on the Trill, but his powers deteriorate. He grows more and more unstable and unsafe while the Trill’s henchmen appear to grow stronger and stronger, as though they were also subjected to the same manipulation that’s been used on Eric. As the Trill fights both the heroes and tries to assert his dominance over the new villains, Eric realizes that he doesn’t have much time left to set things right on his own, even if it costs him his life.