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Like No Other
by Anna Jacobs1755. Rachel Smedling is not like the other women in her isolated Pennine village: she is taller, stronger and weaves cloth like a man. Without her, the household would fall apart, for her mother is ailing and her vicious drunkard father seems to hate her so much, he would happily offer money to any man who would wed her. When her mother dies, Rachel is at the mercy of her increasingly violent father. Her only escape is by marrying a kindly man with whom she finds happiness, if not passion, and her life begins to seem complete. Rachel's growing prosperity infuriates her father and his cronies, however, and they will stop at nothing to see her destroyed.
Like No Other
by Anna JacobsRachel Smedling is not like the other women in her isolated Pennine village: she is taller, stronger and weaves cloth like a man. Without her, the household would fall apart, for her mother is ailing and her vicious drunkard father seems to hate her so much, he would happily offer money to any man who would wed her. When her mother dies, Rachel is at the mercy of her increasingly violent father. Her only escape is by marrying a kindly man with whom she finds happiness, if not passion, and her life begins to seem complete. Rachel's growing prosperity infuriates her father and his cronies, however, and they will stop at nothing to see her destroyed.(P)2004 Isis Publishing Ltd
Like No Other
by Una Lamarche**A Publishers Weekly Best Book of Summer 2014** **A Summer 2014 Indie Next List Pick** **A 2014 Junior Library Guild Selection** **A Los Angeles Times Summer Reading Guide Selection** **An Entertainment Weekly YA Novel to Watch Out For** Fate brought them together. Will life tear them apart? Devorah is a consummate good girl who has never challenged the ways of her strict Hasidic upbringing. Jaxon is a fun-loving, book-smart nerd who has never been comfortable around girls (unless you count his four younger sisters). They've spent their entire lives in Brooklyn, on opposite sides of the same street. Their paths never crossed . . . until one day, they did. When a hurricane strikes the Northeast, the pair becomes stranded in an elevator together, where fate leaves them no choice but to make an otherwise risky connection. Though their relation is strictly forbidden, Devorah and Jax arrange secret meetings and risk everything to be together. But how far can they go? Just how much are they willing to give up? In the timeless tradition of West Side Story and Crossing Delancey, this thoroughly modern take on romance will inspire laughter, tears, and the belief that love can happen when and where you least expect it.
Like No Other Lover
by Julie Anne LongNow or Never. . . It's the last chance for Cynthia Brightly, the ton's most bewitching belle. Driven out of London by a secret scandal, she must find a grand husband at the Redmonds' house party before word of her downfall spreads all over England. Unfortunately, someone at Pennyroyal Green is already privy to the whispers of broken engagements and dueling lovers: Miles Redmond, renowned explorer and-thanks to his brother's disappearance-heir to the family's enormous fortune. Miles set his sights on Cynthia once, at a time when the ambitious beauty thought herself too good for a second son. But now he's heir apparent, relishing his control. He strikes a bargain with her: he'll keep Cynthia's steamy secrets and help her find a husband among the guests-in exchange for a single kiss. What could be the harm in a simple kiss? Cynthia is about to discover that it's enough to unleash fierce passion-and that Miles Redmond is most certainly like no other lover in the world.
Like One of the Family
by Kimberly Van MeterWhite beaches, blue waters...St. John is paradise for most. But not for Lora Bell. Her childhood home is a source of painful memories and obligation. And this visit isn't likely to change anything. She's here to deal with a mountain of trouble at her family's resort, her grandfather...and Heath Cannon, the guy she'd rather forget.Being around Heath reminds Lora of another side of herself-the less serious, more carefree side. And while that might be a welcome change, this is not the time. She has to be strong to make the tough decisions required to save the resort. So these feelings need to stop. Now. But it may be too late. Because those beaches, the water and Heath seem to be changing everything.
Like Pieces of the Jigsaw Puzzle
by Casper GrahamHarrison Cooke, Camden Barrera, and Tristan Newman will be attending a party together while pretending they’re boyfriends, but in the process of getting to know one another, they develop real feelings. Normally, people who are in love will date and nurture their feelings before eventually finding their happily ever after. The end.That isn’t the case for Harrison, Camden, and Tristan, though. Harrison is a control freak who gets jealous easily. Camden is an insecure attention-seeker. Tristan is a clingy man with a pretty face, and he’s afraid of opening up to Harrison and Camden about his past relationships. Worst of all, the three may talk about a lot of things, but they don’t communicate properly when it comes to the truly important issues.Will Harrison, Camden, and Tristan succeed in working things out before the problems and misunderstanding break them apart for good?
Like Pizza and Beer (Dino Martini Mysteries #2)
by Elle ParkerDino Martini Mysteries, #1 Working for his ex and his boyfriend, Dino's past and present cross. Dino is caught off guard when his ex shows up out of the blue asking for help. His current lover, Seth, is pushing him to find dirt on his sister's boyfriend. Juggling between two cases - and his boyfriend and ex - isn't easy, but what choice does he have?Working with his ex takes Dino on a trip down memory lane, raising a few doubts and stirring up Seth's jealousLike Pizza and Beer by Elle Parkery. Now he must save his ex's restaurant and his relationship with Seth before it's too late WARNING: Explicit sexual situations, M/M sex and mild violence.72,777 Words
Like Puzzle Pieces
by T. K. DaneBen Harper can’t understand why his best friend and roommate for the past five years always gets involved with the wrong men. Feeling protective, Ben is seriously concerned about his friend’s latest date, which leads to an ugly confrontation.Sammy Matthews thinks he needs love more than he needs saving. He has known rejection and abuse since he was a child, and has been looking for love in all the wrong places. Sammy still has to realize he needs to deal with his past before he’ll find acceptance, and then love.When Ben and Sammy confess their true feelings to each other, their lives change irrevocably. But will Sammy heal from his past wounds? How will Ben deal with the demons from Sammy’s past and the unexpected chemistry between them? Will the two men enjoy and cherish their natural fit?
Like Silk
by Mary Lynn BaxterThe moment Collier Smith pulled to a stop on that rainy Tennessee mountain road and gently led the dazed, badly bruised woman into the warmth and safety of his car, his own life was shattered.Brittany Banks was the wrong woman at the wrong time. But could there ever be a right time? He was a high-powered attorney on the fast track for a federal judgeship, engaged to a prominent socialite. Brittany Banks was a vulnerable beauty from the wrong side of town. And, in a cruel twist of fate, she was a reminder of the past he had struggled to forget. So why her, why now? Why this insatiable longing, this fierce need to protect her, to possess her-a need that will drive him deeper into her world...perhaps at the cost of his own.
Like the Wind
by Robin Lee HatcherA life in pieces. A hundred-year-old journal. And a chance for love to be reborn.Olivia Ward arrived in Bethlehem Springs alone—with no job, no home, and no money—after her manipulative ex-husband used his power and wealth to destroy everything. Six years later, the peaceful life she rebuilt is once again turned upside down when she learns that her fifteen-year-old daughter, Emma, will be coming to live with her. The reunion should be a dream come true, but years of deception have driven a wedge between them. And Emma seems more interested in an old diary she discovered than reconciliation with her mother.Tyler Murphy knows what it&’s like to lose everything. Propelled by his history in the foster-care system, he&’s determined to root out dishonesty and protect the most vulnerable through his work as an investigator. When he&’s hired to investigate Olivia Ward, though, he finds himself longing to believe she&’s exactly who she appears to be, and he soon realizes that his desire to learn more about her has nothing to do with his job. But how can he pursue a relationship that began with a lie?In this latest novel from award-winning author Robin Lee Hatcher, an antique diary, a family-fueled investigation, and unexpected feelings collide to create a promise that&’s worth fighting for.&“Seamlessly weaving past and present, Robin has written a touching, hopeful story that&’s sure to tug on readers&’ heartstrings.&” —Kathleen Fuller, bestselling authorStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Robin Lee Hatcher: I&’ll Be Seeing You, Make You Feel My Love, How Sweet It Is, and Cross My Heart
Like Two Parting Seas (States Of Love #30)
by Zhara FreytesAfter two years of internet chats and crappy video calls, Nathan and Leonardo will finally meet face-to-face, and the anticipation is killing them both. Their slow-simmering desire to be together soon boils over as Nathan shows Leo around his hometown of Boise, Idaho. Witty conversation fills their days, passion fills their nights, and both young men know they belong in each other’s lives. But how can a romance, let alone a relationship, work when Nathan’s career is in Boise and Leo must soon return to his home in Italy? Since neither is ready to say goodbye to the budding love affair, they’re determined to find a solution before the end of Leo’s holiday.States of Love:Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
Like Water
by Rebecca PodosLike Water is an unforgettable story of two girls navigating the unknowable waters of identity, millennial anxiety, and first love, from the acclaimed author of The Mystery of Hollow Places. In Savannah Espinoza’s small New Mexico hometown, kids either flee after graduation or they’re trapped there forever. Vanni never planned to get stuck—but that was before her father was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, leaving her and her mother to care for him. Now she doesn’t have much of a plan at all: living at home, working as a performing mermaid at a second-rate water park, distracting herself with one boy after another.That changes the day she meets Leigh. Disillusioned with small-town life and looking for something greater, Leigh is not a “nice girl.” She is unlike anyone Vanni has met, and a friend when Vanni desperately needs one. Soon enough, Leigh is much more than a friend. But caring about another person threatens the walls Vanni has carefully constructed to protect herself and brings up the big questions she’s hidden from for so long.
Like You've Never Been Hurt
by Jaime SammsDance, Love, Live: Book TwoAbout to lose the only thing he ever loved, Adam Pittaluga is at a crossroads in a dancing career that has hardly begun. He has always wanted to be a ballet dancer, but now that it's impossible, he turns to Peridot for comfort. Peridot has been rebuilding his life after losing his ability to dance professionally, his marriage, and very nearly his daughter. He has a lot of reasons to be leery of starting something new, especially with a man as young as Adam. Adam and Peridot have to believe that starting again can lead to love and success and that sometimes, the strength needed to love like you've never been hurt can be borrowed from unexpected places for a while. But ultimately, they must find it inside themselves to be each other's happy ending.
Like You've Never Been Hurt (Dance, Love, Live #2)
by Jaime SammsDance, Love, Live: Book TwoAbout to lose the only thing he ever loved, Adam Pittaluga is at a crossroads in a dancing career that has hardly begun. He has always wanted to be a ballet dancer, but now that it’s impossible, he turns to Peridot for comfort. Peridot has been rebuilding his life after losing his ability to dance professionally, his marriage, and very nearly his daughter. He has a lot of reasons to be leery of starting something new, especially with a man as young as Adam. Adam and Peridot have to believe that starting again can lead to love and success and that sometimes, the strength needed to love like you’ve never been hurt can be borrowed from unexpected places for a while. But ultimately, they must find it inside themselves to be each other’s happy ending.
Likely Story: Red Carpet Riot
by David Van EttenIt’s award night—will Mallory make it down the red carpet? When we last left Mallory, her first show had just aired to rave ratings; her conniving mother was engaged to her dreaded producer boyfriend, Richard; she wasn’t sure if her boyfriend, Keith, would stick by her; and the school secretary had some unwelcome news about her student status. Now, just when her show gets a Daytime Emmy nomination, she’s got to fend off sneaky saboteurs, decide between Keith and Dallas, her show’s hunky star, break off her mother’s engagement, and pass gym class! Hang on for a wild ride that takes us to the end of Mallory’s story, and maybe her rope, as the Emmy Awards inch closer and closer and she’s got to do-sido as fast as she can to keep up. From the Hardcover edition.
Likely Story: All that Glitters
by David Van EttenAt the end of "Likely Story," Mallory learns her TV show has been approved, and her mother is playing one of the main characters. Now, as production gears up for the broadcast premiere, Mallory finds herself ready to walk away from it all, just to have a "normal" teenager's life.
Likely Story!
by David Van EttenMallory's mother is the oft-nominated, never-winning star of a daytime soap; the ultimate drama queen. Mallory starts blogging about how she wishes soaps were more like real kids' lives. When her mother's agent reads the blog, Mallory ends up in her own whirlwind drama.
Lila and Ethan: Forever and Always
by Jessica SorensenFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ella and Micha series comes a FREE short story of love, risks, and rewards . . .Lila Summers just wants to know one thing for certain: that Ethan Gregory will be with her always. Once her friend, he's become so much more, melting the pain of her past away with each kiss. Now Lila is on a road trip with Ethan, in the wilderness under the stars, and she can't imagine her life without him. But when she talks about the future, something in Ethan changes . . .Ethan has no doubts about his feelings for Lila. His life with her gets better every day-and that's the scary part. How can he walk into a future where he has everything to lose? With Lila, his whole heart is on the line for the very first time. But if Ethan can't give her the promise she needs, his greatest fear might come true: he'll lose Lila for good.(30,000 words)
Lilac Blossom Time (Dora's Diary #2)
by Carrie BenderDora returns to her parents in Pennsylvania and serves as a companion for Mrs. Worthington. She hears tales of the Underground Railroad and of pioneers in the West. With Worthington, Dora visits in California and sees Matthew over Valentine's Day!
Lilac Lane
by Sherryl WoodsNo one writes about friends, family and home better than Sherryl Woods. Told with warmth and humor, Lilac Lane is a brand-new story in her beloved Chesapeake Shores series, one readers all over the world have waited two years to read! At the heart of Lilac Lane is Keira Malone, who raised her three children alone after her first marriage broke apart, and who, after years of guarding her heart, finally finds love again. But that love is short-lived when her fiancé suffers a fatal heart attack. Grieving and unsure of what’s next, Keira agrees to move from Dublin to Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, to spend time with her daughter, Moira, and her new granddaughter, Kate, as well as to help her son-in-law, Luke, with his Irish pub, O’Briens. Not wanting to live underfoot, she rents a charming cottage on Lilac Lane, replete with views of the ocean and her neighbor’s thriving garden—not to mention views of the neighbor himself. The neighbor is none other than Bryan Laramie, the brusque and moody chef at the pub, with whom Keira is constantly butting heads. But things get real when Bryan’s long-lost daughter, whom he hasn’t seen since she was a baby, shows up out of the blue. As Bryan and Keira each delve into their pasts, reopening wounds, the rest of the town is gearing up for the Fall Festival Irish Stew cook-off, and making no bones about whose side they’re on. It’s Kitchen Wars meets This is Your Life—a recipe for disaster…or a new take on love?You won’t want to miss this epic return to Chesapeake Shores, a place we’re betting you’ll want to stay forever.
Lilac Spring
by Ruth Axtell MorrenDaughter of a prominent nineteenth-century Maine shipbuilder, Cherish Winslow had a deep love for ships, the ocean--and her father's apprentice, Silas van der Zee. Once his childhood companion in Haven's End, Cherish wished Silas could see she was no longer a girl in pigtails but a woman in love.To Silas, Cherish was a beacon of light, illuminating his lonely life...yet he doubted a lowly apprentice could win the heart of such an elegant young lady. A stolen kiss brought a moment's hope...but he soon found himself tossed out on the street, with no job, no home, no chance of a future. In his darkest hour, Silas must find the strength to fight for his life--and for his beloved Cherish.
Lilah's List
by Robyn AmosDating R & B megastar Reggie Martin was number one on Lilah Banks's top-ten list of things she wanted to do before turning thirty. Now the divorced twenty-nine-year-old was finally going for it. But it wasn't Reggie who came to the door when Lilah and her best friend crashed a private party (another item on The List) at a swanky Manhattan dance club. It was his sexy brother, Tyler. Tyler never forgot the sassy sixteen-year-old who'd pined for his younger brother. But nothing prepared him for the grown-up Lilah. Now Tyler was making a wish list of his own. And the first item on his list? Seduce Lilah Banks into falling in love with him. . . .
L'Île des Loups-Garous
by K. MatthewDans le royaume de Fieldedge, les prisonniers condamnés à mort sont envoyés sur l'île des loups-garous, un endroit maudit où des bêtes géantes dévorent leurs proies humaines. Debout sur le rivage rocheux, regardant le navire naviguer plus loin hors de portée, Meera ne peut penser à rien d'autre qu'au désespoir de sa situation. Elle est en surpoids, lente et faible. Peu de gens prépareraient un repas plus facile pour les loups. Le gong du navire en fuite sonne comme une cloche de dîner, et tous les loups-garous de l'île sont alertés de la présence de Meera. Cependant, sa chance semble tourner lorsqu'elle est sauvée par un magnifique étranger. Mais ce héros est-il ce qu'il semble être, ou est-il vraiment un loup déguisé en humain à la recherche d'une autre sorte de chair ?
Lili, la intrépida hija del duque (Un romance en Londres #Volumen)
by Nieves HidalgoVuelve Nieves Hidalgo. Vuelve «Un romance en Londres» con la historia de Lili, personaje de Rivales de día, amantes de noche. Una historia de amor aparentamente difícil y llena de secretos.¿Que pasará cuando salga a la luz toda la verdad? 1818. Una mujer no debe ejercer ciertas actividades, sobre todo si pertenece a la burguesía y es hija de un duque. Pero Liliana Chambers no está de acuerdo ni con las estrictas normas sociales que constriñen a la mujer, ni con el modo de actuar de un Gobierno que no tiene en cuenta a los desfavorecidos de la sociedad. Y se rebela emitiendo octavillas de carácter subversivo que ponen al regente, a los pares y a todo Londres en estado de alarma. Desconocedor de sus actividades, pero sabiendo que visita las zonas peligrosas de la ciudad para ayudar a los necesitados, el duque de Hatfield pide al vizconde de Weymouth, un buen amigo de la familia, que haga de guardaespaldas de su hija. A Liliana le incomoda estar vigilada. A Patrick no le gusta tener que servir de niñera; tiene otros asuntos que resolver, como encontrar a P, que es quien firma los pasquines subversivos. Ella ignora que él quiere descubrirla. Él, que es justo su protegida la que actúa en las sombras. Sobre Rivales de día, amantes de noche se ha dicho...«Me encantan las novelas románticas de corte histórico, son mis favoritas, pero si además están ambientadas en la Regencia inglesa, puedo decir sin equivocarme que no me van a defraudar. Este es el caso de Rivales de día, amantes de noche de Nieves Hidalgo. [...] Personalmente no puedo pedir más, porque disfrutar de la trama ha hecho que descubra unos protagonistas con mucha química y que me entren ganas de descubrir el siguiente volumen de la saga.»Blog Promesas de amor
Liliana
by Neva Squires-Rodriguez Laura Rebollo¡Bang! Ese sonido ensordecedor cambió la vida de Liliana para siempre. Su madre yacía a su lado muerta tras recibir un disparo en las calles de Chicago. Semanas después Liliana se marcha a Colombia a vivir con un padre al que no conoce. Mientras trabaja para pagar la deuda de su padre, conoce al amor de su vida, quien la libera de su padre para llevarla a un nuevo mundo lleno de giros inesperados.