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About Time
by Niamh ShawPlug yourself in to this hilarious, high-voltage romance from Niamh ShawUnlucky-in-love Lara sure knows how to pick 'em - losers, that is. But who can blame her when she's never gotten over having her heart (and self-esteem) smashed to pieces by her one and only true love, the super-intelligent, super-geeky, and super-emotionally-inept Conn? Six years later, working alongside her ex on an energy-generating project in Dubai is the last thing Lara expected. It's not long before sparks are flying, but can Lara trust Conn with her heart again?
Above
by Leah BobetAn extraordinary debut urban fantasy about dangers outside and in."ABOVE pulls off that rare trick of being convincing and utterly magical at the same time."- Emma Donoghue, NYT bestselling author of ROOM"Leah Bobet's ABOVE is that rarest of creatures, combining the outspoken honesty of a good first novel with the craft of a seasoned professional." - Elizabeth Bear, Hugo Award-winning author of DUSTMatthew has loved Ariel from the moment he found her in the tunnels, her bee's wings falling away. They live in Safe, an underground refuge for those fleeing the city Above--like Whisper, who speaks to ghosts, and Jack Flash, who can shoot lightning from his fingers. But one terrifying night, an old enemy invades Safe with an army of shadows, and only Matthew, Ariel, and a few friends escape Above. As Matthew unravels the mystery of Safe's history and the shadows' attack, he realizes he must find a way to remake his home--not just for himself, but for Ariel, who needs him more than ever before.ABOVE is the debut of an amazing new voice.
Above All, Honor (Honor Series #1, revised edition)
by RadclyffeAbove All, Honor introduces single-minded Secret Service Agent Cameron Roberts and the woman she is sworn to protect - Blair Powell, the daughter of the President of the United States. Cam's duty is her life and the only thing that keeps her from self-destructing under the unbearable weight of her own deep personal tragedy. However, she hasn't counted on the fact that her reluctant protectee will do anything in her power to escape the watchful eyes of her protectors, including seducing the agent in charge. Both women struggle with long-hidden secrets and dark passions as they are forced to confront their growing attraction amidst the escalating danger drawing ever closer to Blair. From the dark shadows of rough trade bars in Greenwich Village to the elite galleries of Soho, each must balance duty with desire and, ultimately, choose between love and honor.
Above and Beyond
by Sandra BrownFrom the back cover. Letters of love Who would believe that Trevor Rule had fallen in love with a woman he'd never seen-just by reading the love letters she'd written to her husband, his best friend? And now he had to convince Kyla that they both had the right to be happy, to move past the tragedy of Richard's death. He needed to prove to Kyla that he loved her enough to marry her and be a father to her baby. But Trevor was harboring a secret, a secret with the power to destroy what he was trying so hard to create.
Above and Beyond (Bronco's Boys #6)
by Andrew GreySequel to Over and BackBronco's Boys: Book SixWhen Salvatore Adruccio finished his time in the military, he moved on to a life of good friends, cold drinks, and hot men. His job as a bouncer at Broncos is fun and drama-free, at least until sexy but secretive server Elliot Hastings catches his eye. On the run and in possession of evidence that could expose his stepfather for the dangerous and powerful criminal he is, Elliot doesn’t want to draw anyone else into his troubles. But when a thug catches up to him and Salvatore fends him off, he decides Elliot needs his help, even if he won’t admit it. Attraction quickly heats into passion, but Elliot is wary of commitment when he might have to drop everything and run at any moment. The only way they can be together in all the ways they want is to take out the threat posed by Elliot’s stepfather and his underworld ties. And Salvatore intends to do just that.
Above Rubies
by Fyn AlexanderThe year is 1885 and all May Jakobsson wants is a home of her own and a woman to love. Leaving behind her poor immigrant family, she claims her one hundred and sixty acres under the Homestead Act in Dakota Territory. Life on the farm is lonely and there seems no hope of meeting the right woman, or any woman with her inclinations. That is, until an itinerant seamstress arrives in town.When wealthy Boston socialite Temperance Lowell decides to take her sewing machine and travel the rails staying in different towns, she is seeking adventure while escaping Boston where the woman she was having an affair with is getting married. The last thing she expects is to meet a tall, shy woman wearing men’s clothes to whom she is instantly attracted.Not only does their attachment cause an uproar in the town of Livingstone, especially among the men who were already hostile to a woman like May, and were more than interested in the beautiful and elegant Temperance, but it confuses May who, in her own words, is “as common as the dirt I dig.” Temperance, a little older and very sure of herself, knows May is the woman for her.Can they make a life together in a rough town among farming folk? Will their love survive the challenges thrown their way?
Above Suspicion
by Eleanor WoodsShe was guilty until proven innocent Celebrated by the townsfolk of Jefferson City, Louisiana, for her sunny disposition and her good works, innkeeper Jenny Castle was suddenly acting like a bear with a sore paw. The reason? Not the antebellum white elephant she operated at a loss for tourists, nor her runaway pet poodle, Dulcie-although either would have tried the patience of a saint. No, the cause of her ire was one Jonah McCai, private investigator and incorrigible pest, who'd privately tried and convicted her for being the brains behind a dognapping ring! Maddening though his accusations were, even worse was the fact that she'd fallen for a man who suspected her of everything... except loving him.
Above Temptation
by Karin KallmakerThis sizzling romance is the latest page-turning story from Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Kallmaker.
Above the Clouds (Chronicles of the Golden Frontier #3)
by Gilbert Morris J. Landon FergusonWhen gold is found in her once-barren mine, Jennifer DeSpain's sudden riches allow her to lavish wealth on her loved ones. But she's about to discover the pressures and temptations that could ruin her most precious relationships.
Above the Star: The 8th Island Trilogy, Book 1, A Novel (The 8th Island Trilogy)
by Alexis Marie ChuteWhen frumpy senior citizen Archie goes in search of his missing son in the Spanish Canary Islands, he stumbles upon a higher mission: locating a magical cure for his ailing fourteen-year-old granddaughter, Ella. Using a portal-jumping device called the Tillastrion, Archie and a stone-headed creature named Zeno are transported to Jarr-Wya, a magnificent yet terrifying island in a connected realm—along with Ella and her strong-willed mother, Tessa, who accidentally stow away on this not-so-secret quest. What they find on Jarr-Wya is an island tortured by a wicked Star anchored in the sea, and a raging three-way battle for dominion between the stone-wielding Bangols, the fiery Olearons, and the evil Millia sands. Ella&’s wit and resourcefulness emerge in this new world, while Tessa is forced to confront her long-buried secrets and a confusing new love triangle. When Ella is captured, Tessa and Archie—with the help of a company of peculiar allies—set out to save her and unravel the terrible mystery of her cure. A mesmerizing, stay-up-all-night adventure of three unlikely heroes, Above the Star reminds us that even the smallest act of bravery can transform our lives and the fates of the worlds around us.
Abraham (The Petersheim Brothers #2)
by Jennifer BeckstrandKnown as “The Peanut Butter Brothers” for their Wisconsin family business, hardworking Andrew, Abraham, and Austin Petersheim have their plates too full for romance—until their little siblings decide to play matchmaker . . . With their house full to bursting since Mammi and Dawdi moved back in, the Petersheim twins know the only way to get their bedroom back is to get their older brothers married off. But Abraham is so shy, he’ll barely speak to girls. Still, they’ve noticed how he looks at Emma Wengerd at church. Emma is so talkative, Abraham’s quiet ways wouldn’t matter a bit. Soon, the boys have hatched a scheme that sends Abraham right to Emma’s door—and her chicken coop . . . Abraham doubts that pretty, popular Emma would be interested in him. Yet when he finds himself by her side, having to straighten out the twins’ mischief—more than once—he can’t help imagining a future with her. And the more time they spend together, the more Abraham realizes that perhaps no matter how many boys buzz around Emma, with faith, it’s only the right one that counts . . . Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand and her Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series “Full of kind, sincere characters struggling with the best ways to stay true to themselves and their beliefs.” —Publishers Weekly “A heart-warming story of faith, hope, and second chances. The story will captivate readers who love the Amish culture and enjoy an endearing romance.” —Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Seat by the Hearth
Un abrazo a la luz de la luna (Trilogía Hampshire #Volumen 2)
by Elizabeth UrianViaja a Hampshire, en la Inglaterra rural de la regencia, con esta nueva y romántica trilogía de Elizabeth Urian y comparte las historias de amor de los parroquianos de Charlton. ¿Puede una relación amorosa estar destinada al fracaso cuando se pierde la fe en la persona amada? Clara Marlow está enamorada y es correspondida, pero ha mantenido en secreto su romance a la espera del regreso de su hermano mayor. Cuando está a punto de dar el paso definitivo, una serie de circunstancias la alejan de su tan ansiado final, mientras que la inseguridad y la certeza hacen que presione al hombre que ama y que produzca en él un efecto contrario al deseado. La familia de Rowland Charlton es la más rica de la región. Como primogénito, no tiene otro deber que honrar a la familia y velar por ella, sin embargo, es libre de escoger a quien ama. Pero su recién llegada abuela no opina de igual modo e interviene de forma evidente en su relación, consiguiendo que su idílico romance se tambalee. Clara ve esta llegada como una amenaza, pero Rowland desea hacer las cosas bien. Una pareja enamorada se enfrenta a sus propios temores y a la intervención ajena mientras las inseguridades y los altercados empezarán a hacer mella en la pareja. ¿Podrán confiar en que el otro será capaz de hacer lo correcto?
El abrazo de la noche (Cazadores Oscuros #Volumen 3)
by Sherrilyn KenyonLa tercera novela de la serie romántica paranormal Cazadores Oscuros. La destrucción acecha y la pasión persiste... «Vivo bien, pero que muy bien. Tampoco me hacen falta muchas cosas. En cuanto el sol se pone, la noche es mía. Soy una de sus criaturas, un Cazador Oscuro. »Desde hace siglos custodio a los humanos para asegurarme de que estén a salvo en este mundo donde todo es incierto. A cambio solo pido una chica con un vestido rojo que no pretenda pasar más de una noche conmigo. Extravagante y vital, Sunshine es perfecta para mí. No le interesa verme mañana, no quiere ataduras y mucho menos un compromiso. Pero cada vez que la miro, comienzo a anhelar sueños que enterré tiempo atrás. No obstante, mi amor significaría su muerte. Sobre mí pesa una maldición que me impide conocer la paz y la felicidad.» Talon de los Morrigantes Reseña:«Sin lugar a dudas, estaes una de las series paranormales más cautivadoras, singulares y electrizantes del género.»Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine
Abrazos de seda (Seda #Volumen 3)
by Mary Jo PutneyVibrante, apasionante y conmovedora... Última entrega de la «Trilogía de la seda». Después de haber sido liberado de su horrible cautiverio en Asia Central, el comandante Ian Cameron regresa a la India soñando con recuperar su vida. Sin embargo, no tarda en averiguar que lo dieron por muerto y que lo ha perdido casi todo. Una herencia inesperada le ofrece la oportunidad de volver a Escocia, su país natal, y empezar una nueva vida, pero primero quiere satisfacer el último deseo de un oficial ruso que conoció durante el cautiverio: llevarle a su sobrina, Laura Stephenson, que fue adoptada por un buen hombre inglés, su diario. Laura es hermosa y sensual, la promesa de un futuro mejor, algo que para Ian parecía imposible, de manera que se apresurará a proponerle matrimonio. Sin embargo, antes de regresar a Escocia han de emprender un peligroso viaje para que la joven recupere las posesiones de su tío, en el que descubrirán que su amor es más profundo y apasionado de lo que jamás se habrían atrevido a soñar.
Abrazos en el aire
by Inmaculada León TiradoLa lucha de una mujer por sobrevivir en una sociedad que la limita humana, política y socialmente. <p><p>La joven Julia Céspedes, extremadamente ingenua y encorsetada por las costumbres sociales de un Toledo muy conservador, hija única de un matrimonio acomodado, con una existencia despreocupada y feliz, no puede evitar la atracción fatal por el lado oscuro y carnal de Lorenzo Medina, un duro y atractivo hombre que regresa a Toledo tras doce años de vivir innumerables aventuras en la mar con la intención de rehacer su vida y dejar atrás su turbio pasado. <p> Lorenzo, deslumbrado por la belleza de Julia, comienza a cortejarla a pesar de la oposición de los padres que solo ven en él a un oportunista capaz de cualquier cosa para hacerse con la fortuna de su hija. <p><p>Sin embargo, Julia, destrozada y deprimida por la incomprensión de su familia y alentada por el hombre del que está profundamente enamorada, tomará una decisión que dará un giroinesperado y peligroso a su vida. Jamás hubiera imaginado lo que le depararía el destino. <p>Entre obsesiones, lealtades y traiciones, la autora nos teje una bella historia de honor y superación, ambientada en la ciudad Toledo (influida por la invasión francesa) y en un Madrid inmerso en la Revuelta liberal de principios del siglo XIX. Abrazos en el Aire, es una novela absorbente y adictiva llena de intriga, amor y celos que engancha emociona y sorprende.
Abrazos entre el brezo (Sucedió en Escocia #Volumen 1)
by Ángeles Valero Zahara C. Ordóñez«Si me hubiera mirado, si por un segundo sus ojos grises hubieran coincidido con los míos, habría perdido toda la sensatez y la habría besado». Alba Velasco es profesora española de literatura. Fascinada por las vidas de mujeres del pasado, aprovecha una beca para viajar a Escocia y documentarse sobre Inés de Miranda, una aclamada escritora del siglo XVIII que vivió allí. Evans McFàrach procede de un largo y respetado linaje de las Highlands. Vive en Eilean Mo Chridhe, su castillo, con la presión de mantener su patrimonio y adecuarse a las exigencias de los nuevos tiempos. Superado por las circunstancias, se plantea dejarlo todo. La llegada de Alba supone un cambio radical en su rutina. El entusiasmo de ella es contagioso y cuanto más se conocen más cerca están sus corazones.Evans le enseñará la belleza de Escocia; Alba, otra forma de ver la vida, y entre ellos surgirá una chispa que los unirá hasta caer enamorados sin remedio.
Abrazos entre hojas (Amor en Granada #Volumen 2)
by María HerediaA veces la vida se empeña en cambiar nuestros planes. Bea tiene dieciocho años y la vida perfectamente organizada: primero hará la carrera, luego el máster y el doctorado y finalmente conseguirá una beca posdoctoral que le permitirá convertirse en profesora de Literatura en alguna universidad de prestigio. Lo tiene todo más que planeado y no está dispuesta a permitir que se entrometan en sus planes. Pero todo cambiará cuando el primer día de clase conozca a Héctor, un compañero de clase despreocupado, y empiecen a saltar chispas entre ellos. Héctor consigue sacar a Bea de sus casillas casi sin proponérselo y las cosas solo parecen ir a peor cuando los obligan a hacer un trabajo juntos. Desde el primer momento, Bea intentará mantener su posición, pero no tardará en descubrir que había prejuzgado a Héctor y que las chispas que saltan entre ellos no son precisamente de odio. ¿Podrá mantener las distancias para preservar su plan de futuro o acabará sucumbiendo ante los encantos de Héctor?
Abre Tus Alas
by Billie SpencerChloe Lomas-Therriot es hija de un rico propietario de un molino de Lancashire, y una encantadora, pero fría dama de la alta sociedad francesa, cuya ambición es que su familia se una al círculo exclusivo de la aristocracia británica. Preparada desde temprana edad para su matrimonio arreglado con Lord Edmund Charles Haleston, Chloe tiene que hacer el peligroso viaje a Los Estados Unidos para celebrar la boda, encontrándose con la tragedia cuando su convoy es atacado por ladrones. Abandonada por su prometido, llevada a un rancho por sus rescatadores y curada de sus heridas mientras espera regresar a Inglaterra, a Chloe se le permite vivir una vida de libertad que nunca antes había conocido. Pronto se enamora del imponente campo, la forma de vida simple pero peligrosa, y un joven trabajador de rancho. Pero justo cuando cree que ha encontrado la forma de vida perfecta, Lord Haleston vuelve a reclamarla ...
Abril en Curazao
by Betina ShablikoAmbientada en la paradisíaca isla de Curazao, Abril tendrá que rehacer su vida y superar equívocos y prejuicios. Y es que, a veces, los caminos más accidentados son los que nos llevan al mejor puerto. Abril Shune es una atractiva diseñadora desencantada de su abúlica existencia, en especial, después de la ruptura de su relación de seis años con su ahora exnovio, Pablo. Dispuesta a rehacer su vida, en una de sus primeras salidas después del fin de la relación, recibe una propuesta que si bien no es indecente, no se aviene del todo a su ética, y mucho menos, a sus sueños... Por lo que ella, sin atisbo de duda, la descarta de plano. Pero, debido a circunstancias tan repentinas como desafortunadas, debe aceptar esa propuesta que parece la única opción para salvar su vida. Un inesperado y determinante evento la obligará a enfilar rumbo hacia Curazao, donde deberá superar equívocos y prejuicios. Y en esa paradisíaca isla, la vida le mostrará que siempre hay una costa que nos espera después de las tempestades. Incluso, el amor...
Abril y tus ganas de mí (Pacto entre amigas #Volumen 7)
by Ángeles ValeroDespués de ese beso, los latidos de su corazón parecían ir al mismo ritmo acelerado que los tambores de una comparsa. Abril Morales está en horas bajas. El trabajo le va mal y el amor aún peor. Pero sus mejores amigas tienen un plan: que vuelva a Badajoz por carnaval. Vivir esa fiesta es un aliciente que puede hacerle olvidar todo. Mario Rodríguez arrastra una época extraña, desde que su pareja rompiera con él de forma humillante. Ha ido saltando de chica en chica como en un juego donde el amor no tiene cabida. Ella lleva toda su vida enamorada de Mario, pero no se ha atrevido a decírselo porque sabe que él solo la ve como la hermana pequeña de su mejor amigo. Sin embargo, es posible que esté equivocada y que Mario guarde sentimientos que el carnaval revelará. «Ángeles Valero me ha demostrado que es una escritora con una frescura increíble. Además, es capaz de describir todo a base deconversaciones. Todo un logro, a mi modo de ver. Pienso seguir leyendo sus novelas, porque son deliciosas. Las recomiendo mucho». Nieves Hidalgo
Abroad (Penguin Specials)
by Penelope LivelyA brilliantly funny original short story from Booker Prize winning author Penelope Lively.'Anyone artistic needed Abroad in the 1950s.'Paul and his girlfriend are artists in need of subject matter. Arresting, evocative subject matter. So they decide to go Abroad, as much as possible, for as long as possible. Because Abroad is full of well furnished scenery. Particularly peasants. Real, earthy, traditional peasants. Except you shouldn't really call them peasants should you? 'Country people'. Abroad is full of country people.In this funny, deftly written short story, Penelope Lively satirises an arty student of the 50s, a precursor of the gap year traveller, who hasn't learnt as much from her time Abroad as she likes to think . . .Penelope Lively is the author of many prize-winning novels and short-story collections for both adults and children. She has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize: once in 1977 for her first novel, The Road to Lichfield, and again in 1984 for According to Mark. She later won the 1987 Booker Prize for her highly acclaimed novel Moon Tiger. Her other books include Going Back; Judgement Day; Next to Nature, Art; Perfect Happiness; Passing On; City of the Mind; Cleopatra's Sister; Heat Wave; Beyond the Blue Mountains, a collection of short stories; Oleander, Jacaranda, a memoir of her childhood days in Egypt; Spiderweb; her autobiographical work, A House Unlocked; The Photograph; Making It Up; Consequences; Family Album, which was shortlisted for the 2009 Costa Novel Award, and How It All Began. She is a popular writer for children and has won both the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award. She was appointed CBE in the 2001 New Year's Honours List, and DBE in 2012. Penelope Lively lives in London.
The Absence of Evelyn: A Novel
by Jackie TownsendAs seen on RedbookElle * Yahoo! News * Bustle * Popsugar * and more Newly divorced Rhonda, haunted by her sister Evelyn&’s ghost, travels to an old palazzo in Rome to confront Marco, the man who stole her sister&’s heart—only to find out he&’s vanished in the wake of Evelyn&’s death. Meanwhile, Rhonda&’s nineteen-year-old daughter Olivia, adopted by Rhonda at birth, travels to the mysterious and lush waters of northern Vietnam, where she&’s been summoned by the missing Marco—a man she only knows from her parents&’ whispers, a man she has never met or seen. Soon, truths are exposed and lives unraveled, and the real journey begins. Four lives in all, spanning three continents, are now bound together in an unfathomable way—and they tell a powerful story about love in all its incarnations, filial and amorous, healing and destructive.
An Absence of Motive (A Raising the Bar Brief #1)
by Maggie WellsHe was an outsiderAnd the only man she could trust. Attorney Marlee Masters&’s brother was murdered. Proving it means working with Sheriff Ben Kinsella and facing down the nasty whispers in their rural Georgia town. Although the gossips accuse Marlee of being the real threat, there's a stalker vowing retribution if the two don&’t end the investigation. Ben won&’t abandon Marlee in her hour of need, but will she have to place herself in even more peril to catch the killer? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Raising the Bar Brief series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: An Absence of MotiveBook 2: For the DefenseBook 3: Trial in the Backwoods
Absence of Pain
by Barbara VictorMAGGIE SOMMERS KNEW SO MUCH ABOUT LOVE. AND SO LITTLE. In this wonderfully witty and sharply perceptive novel, Maggie Sommers is the beautiful TV journalist who had run the gamut of love. She had been a wife, a mistress, a one-night stand. She had seduced and been seduced, used and been used, and now at thirty-four, with her career heading for the top, she wanted nothing more to do with the lie that love turned out to be. Then, in the strife-torn Middle East, she met Israeli general Avi Herzog. He was handsome, dashing, tender- and married. He was everything a woman could want in a lover-and everything she could mistrust in a man who wanted to possess her utterly. Maggie Sommers knew everything about love- except what she should do now...
Absent in the Spring: the perfect feel-good romance (The Shakespeare Sisters #3)
by Carrie Elks'A great feel-good romance, with likable and endearing characters' ***** Goodreads reviewer'Simply a wonderful read.' A Spoonful of Happy Endings'The perfect book to snuggle up with' Rachale's ReadsLosing control never felt so good . . .A successful lawyer, and the eldest of four sisters, Lucy Shakespeare is used to being in control of everything and everyone around her, most particularly herself - until she meets the gorgeous Lachlan MacLeish.Lachlan's hired Lucy because he needs the best. His inheritance is suddenly in doubt, thanks to his devious half-brother and there's no way he's going down without a fight. The very last thing he wants is a distraction, but as soon as he sees Lucy, he knows he's in trouble.Despite their efforts to resist, it isn't long before Lachlan has Lucy longing to break all her careful rules. As they travel from Scotland, to Paris and on to New York, Lucy can't help but wonder: is it sometimes worth risking it all?WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CARRIE ELKS:'Fresh, fun, smart and authentic' Heat Magazine'An amazing romance that will captivate your imagination and warm your heart.' Mad About Books'If you're after a book to get lost in, to step inside a world of characters you will adore, then this is the book for you.' Whispering Stories Book Blog'I loved the characters, I loved the plot... and I loved the London and New York settings. It really was a marvellous read!' Leah Loves'An excellent novel.' Shaz's Book Blog'A sexy, addictive romance worthy of big screen triumphs.' Kraftireader'Perfect for a cold winter's afternoon.' Linda's Book Bag'A magical, festive love story' Susan Scott'A wonderful, captivating romantic story.' Chicklit Club'Will stay with me for quite some time to come . . . Simply a wonderful read.' A Spoonful of Happy EndingsFall in love with THE SHAKESPEARE SISTERS:Summer's LeaseA Winter's TaleAbsent in the Spring