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Loyal Husband, Be Gentle Please: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yan QingAs soon as she got the divorce certificate, the man stood in front of her and handed her a contract.Yan Qing was stunned. "You want to marry me?"The man nodded.Yan Qing disagreed. "I just got a divorce.""But you still have a child in your belly. Don't you want him to be legally born?"So she had just gotten her divorce certificate, and another one."Once the child is registered, I will leave with the child," she said.He nodded.But who could tell her what was going on?"I want a divorce." she roared.He leaned against the headboard and smiled at her. "Do you think I would allow my wife and children to leave my side?"She had to take out the contract they had signed. The man smiled. "Do you think this thing you took out would have any legal effect?"
The Loyal One (Walnut Creek Series, The #2)
by Shelley Shepard GrayThe New York Times bestselling author of the Walnut Creek series crafts a moving and evocative novel of secrets, friendship, and second chances—perfect for fans of Kathleen Fuller and Beth Wiseman. When Katie Steury hires her old friend Harley Lambright to remodel her rundown old house into a charming bed and breakfast, she does so with trepidation. Though they are longtime friends, they&’ve always had a rocky relationship, thanks to her being partly responsible for his most recent breakup. But while they may not always get along, she needs someone to trust with her secrets, and Harley is nothing if not trustworthy and loyal. Katie has always reminded Harley of a bright hummingbird—she is small and flighty, moves a mile a minute, and she possesses a very sharp beak. He&’s hesitant to accept the job because of his history with Katie. But when he realizes that Katie&’s been hiding her mother&’s hoarding, he agrees to help her because it&’s clear she needs someone on her side. Both soon discover that clearing the debris in one old house also means they have to do some clean-up in their lives, forcing them to reevaluate their past and their future. This somewhat painful process reveals that Katie isn&’t the only one with secrets. As the house gets a second chance, so, too, does their relationship. Now all they have to do is open their hearts—and hope and pray that their new bond will also stand the test of time.
Loyal Wolf
by Linda O. JohnstonAn alpha male meets his match... Feisty, fearless deputy sheriff Kathlene Baylor is not the submissive type. When she detects suspicious behavior on the outskirts of her Montana town, she's first to investigate. And when her own department refuses to take the anarchist threat seriously, she calls in the military. Little does she know the team assigned to her is not your average task force. Shapeshifter Jock Larabey is part of the top secret Alpha Force dispatched to the scene. He's also the sexiest man Kathlene has ever laid eyes on. And when she catches him shifting, she finds herself more aroused than scared. Jock feels the same way, and can't control it for much longer. As the danger escalates, so does their desire....
Loyally, Luke
by Pepper BashamSometimes love means embracing the good, the bad . . . and even the impossible.Dear Reader,My name is Luke Edgewood, and there are few things in life that I require. Mainly black coffee. And flannel. And lots of solitude. And my dogs, Chewy and Indie. What I don&’t need is romance, so I have no plans to change my thirty-year-old bachelor status anytime soon.But my youngest sister thinks that by accepting a short-term construction job in the small European country of Skymar, I&’m going to follow along in her footsteps and discover my own romantic adventure. Nope. Bah humbug. The End. This time, her rom-com-movie senses are totally wrong.Or maybe not. Because I&’ve met a Grace Kelly look-alike who is annoying . . . until she isn&’t. But she is impossible. As in, nothing can happen between us because she is a literal princess. Even though that&’s easy to forget when we&’re working together to restore a castle-like orphanage in a secluded mountain town and &“forced proximity&” includes a small closet, a secret one-hundred-year-old journal, and the tactile memory of an off-limits royal in my arms.Basically, the whole situation has turned into an ooey gooey magical snow globe of romantic tropes complete with cute kids and an actual ball. Now, even my sentences are starting to sound like mush. Ugh. Send high levels of testosterone my way—I&’m going to need it.Loyally,Luke&“Readers, you are in for a pure delight! Luke Edgewood is, in a word, dreamy.&”—Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling authorWitty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary romanceA sweet, kisses-only romanceStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 107,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Loyalties
by Julie EllisRaised in a small Georgia town, Anne is ill-prepared for the events that sweep her into the glittering sophistication of San Francisco society. Honesty and hard work may not even be assets in the business world... How will she find the strength to compete with Felicia when it comes to matters of the heart? --Accustomed to luxury and indulgence, she is not at all pleased to find herself working for a living. But once she gets a taste of the power at the top, she vows to have it all ... for herself. That means out-maneuvering her sweet cousin in business...and in love.
Loyalty Among Friends
by Pat Tucker Earl SewellWhat would you do if you found out your friend was having an affair with your other friend's husband? One woman must navigate love, marriage, cheating, and lies in this steamy, drama-fueled novel from bestselling authors Pat Tucker and Earl Sewell.When Ava's childhood friend, the sexy Bailey Jones, begins a hot and torrid affair with a married man, Ava reluctantly keeps Bailey's secret. She convinces herself that it's really none of her business since she doesn't know the cheating man or his poor unsuspecting wife. But when Ava's best friend, Sylvia Monroe, confides in her, things get a lot more complicated... Easygoing Sylvia's mantra has always been: what she doesn't know won't hurt her...until she's faced with the possibility that her husband, Jayden, may be cheating. When Sylvia tells Ava, she is blown away by the revelation that Jayden is none other than Bailey's mystery man! Ava is stuck and unsure about what to do--and besides, she's doing all she can to keep her own marriage on track. Should Ava tell Sylvia what she knows or confront Jayden herself? Either way, Ava's loyalty to both friends is about to be tested and by the time it's all over, four lives will forever be changed.
Loyalty In Death (In Death #9)
by J. D. RobbEve Dallas has been chosen by a deadly revolutionary group, Cassandra, as their one true adversary. While investigating the seemingly simple case of a jealous lover killing her partner, she receives a disk from Cassandra, telling her to expect a demonstration of their power. Arriving just in time to see one of her billionaire husband Roarke's empty properties blown up, the link continues as more of Roarke's city landmarks are destroyed, testing Eve and her team to the limit and costing more and more lives.Discovering that Cassandra is linked to a previous group, responsible for blowing up the Pentagon several years ago, things turn increasingly sinister as Eve realises that the murdered man and his family are implicated, and she races to break down the web of deceit and destruction before the city falls.
Loyalty in Death (In Death #9)
by Nora Roberts J. D. RobbNational bestselling author J.D. Robb's phenomenal series has captivated readers nationwide with its tantalizing blend of romance, suspense, and near-future police procedural. <P><P>Now, New York cop Eve Dallas returns to face her most ingenious foe--an unknown bomber who taunts her with letters...and kills without mercy.
Lt. Kent: Lone Wolf
by Judith LyonsBEAUTY AND THE LONE WOLFWounded in body, weary in soul, lone wolf Lt. Jason Kent had bid farewell to civilization-secluding himself in his dark Montana mansion. Few dared to interrupt his self-imposed exile. But one determined woman had boldly invaded his home.Like a moth to a flame, journalist Angie Rose would not be driven away from Jason's side. She arrived on his doorstep to unveil the rugged soldier...the hero...the mysterious millionaire. But how could she reveal the secrets that Jason revealed to her in the darkness-when neither could hide their emotions, when they were alone and defenseless and dependent upon each other....
Luc
by J. M. StewartAfter her husband's death two years ago, erotic romance author Liz Anderson moved home to small-town Angel Bay to heal her broken heart. So when her best friend fixes her up with a single father ten years her junior, she doesn't expect much. But this hot young chef is igniting her long-dormant passion.With a three-year-old daughter to raise and a restaurant to run, the last thing Luc Rossi's life has room for is love. After his fiancée's betrayal, he isn't sure he believes in it anyway. His colleague's matchmaking attempt is awkward at best, but what can he do except play the gentleman? Liz ends up being smart, charming, and sexy, and he can't resist her.An offer to teach her to cook leads to a steamy fling, but this gorgeous older woman makes Luc wonder if it's time to open his heart again. Can he convince Liz that giving their relationship a chance beyond the bedroom wouldn't be a betrayal of the past she holds dear?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Luc
by J. M. StewartAfter her husband's death two years ago, erotic romance author Liz Anderson moved home to small-town Angel Bay to heal her broken heart. So when her best friend fixes her up with a single father ten years her junior, she doesn't expect much. But this hot young chef is igniting her long-dormant passion.With a three-year-old daughter to raise and a restaurant to run, the last thing Luc Rossi's life has room for is love. After his fiancee's betrayal, he isn't sure he believes in it anyway. His colleague's matchmaking attempt is awkward at best, but what can he do except play the gentleman? Liz ends up being smart, charming, and sexy, and he can't resist her.An offer to teach her to cook leads to a steamy fling, but this gorgeous older woman makes Luc wonder if it's time to open his heart again. Can he convince Liz that giving their relationship a chance beyond the bedroom wouldn't be a betrayal of the past she holds dear?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Luc Orphelin and the Hodag of Rhinelander
by Charles PayseurFor the great and dapper detective Luc Orphelin, getting sent out to the remote Northwoods of Wisconsin seems almost like a punishment. Without even a decent hotel, “roughing it” is not anything a proper gentleman should engage in, but needs must when working for the powerful political families of the country, and supernatural mysteries like monster sightings at a logging camp fall firmly into Luc’s specialty. Unfortunately, they are the specialty of the infuriating and devilishly handsome Weston Colt, monster hunter, as well.Not everything is what it seems in the bustling lumber town of Rhinelander, though, and there’s plenty afoot as Luc must separate fact from fiction with a little help from a young inventor, a recently acquitted murderess, and a monster hunting con man. Can he get to the bottom of it all in time, or will he end up the next victim of the fiendish hodag of Rhinelander?
Luca
by Sarah CastilleThe mafia men of New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille’s Ruin & Revenge series are hard, hot, and ruthless. They show no weakness and take no prisoners. But the right woman can soften their stone cold hearts and make them come alive with dark desire.Luca Rizzoli was nearly destroyed by a brutal betrayal that cost him his family. Now a ruthless crime boss in Las Vegas, he lets nothing touch his frozen heart...until a smoldering encounter with a beautiful stranger ignites his passion. One night isn’t enough for a man who takes what he wants—and Luca will do whatever he can to possess his mysterious temptress...Police detective Gabrielle Fawkes lives for revenge. She lost everything at the hands of an unforgiving ruler of the Vegas underworld. Now she wants to see him six feet under. But when a near-fatal attack leads her into Luca’s arms, what was meant to be one night of unbridled passion becomes something forbiddingly more. Luca has his own agenda, but when strong, determined, kick-ass detective Gaby sets her sights on her target, Luca feels compelled to stand by her side and protect her at all costs. However, pursuing danger comes at a high price—and both Gaby and Luca must work together in order to eliminate the dark enterprise that threatens them, in Luca by Sarah Castille.
Lucan (The Pendragon Legacy #1)
by Susan KearneyOn a mission to the stars to find the Holy Grail, Lucan meets High Priestess Cael and they get caught in a futuristic romance.
Lucas: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel (Carolina Cold Fury Hockey #8)
by Sawyer BennettThe Carolina Cold Fury hockey team is stacked with hotshots. But when a new player joins their ranks, he learns that even superstars can’t go it alone when it comes to love. Lucas Fournier is only serious about one thing: hockey. The league’s fun-loving charmer, Luc is always up for a good prank or a great lay, and he has no intention of settling down. But being traded to the Carolina Cold Fury—and to play alongside his big brother, Max—is no joke. With another title in sight, the last thing Luc wants is to let his new teammates down. To succeed, Luc will need to keep his head in the game and the most . . . er, demanding member of his anatomy in check. But when temptation hits, Luc hits back harder. Museum curator Stephanie Frazier has always put business before pleasure, which just about explains her nonexistent sex life. But when Stephanie meets Luc at a champagne-fueled gala, she finds herself flirting like crazy—and going home with the uninhibited athlete. For one night, she learns what passion is all about. She just never counted on the little surprise Luc leaves behind. And that’s when things really start to get . . . interesting.The Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels: SEX IN THE STICKS JILTED And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order: SUGAR DADDY SUGAR RUSH SUGAR FREE “One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Lucas
by Delores FossenA Texas Lawman will do anything to protect his son-even if it includes reuniting with the boy's on-the-run mother... Lucas Ryland always had a way with the ladies-until Hailey Darrow dropped him after a shared night of passion. Then he discovered her unconscious body in a wrecked car, with a fake ID and enough cash to disappear. Unbeknownst to him, the one who got away was leaving town with his baby... Now Hailey is out of her coma and still in danger. But hiding her at his Silver Creek ranch ignites old passions...and introduces new dangers. Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey and their infant son safe. And keep his body from remembering how good it felt to hold her in his arms... The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch
Lucas: the Loner
by Cindy GerardSons and Lovers "Groundbreaking! The Sons and Lovers series will enthrall you!" -bestselling author Suzanne Forster INDECENT PROPOSAL Lucas Caldwell knew Kelsey Gates was trouble! The loner cowboy sensed the big-city reporter had gotten wind of his lifelong secret, but the red-haired spitfire claimed she wanted only one thing: him. Lucas was sure she was lying, but he wasn't about to resist her tempting offer. AN OUTRAGEOUS AGREEMENT Kelsey knew trust didn't come easily to this rugged rancher, but she had come to the Triple C seeking the truth about Lucas's past and was determined to get answers. But soon she started wishing Lucas would ask the one magical question every woman longs to hear.... SONS AND LOVERS: Three brothers denied a father's name, but granted the gift of love from three special women
Lucas and His New Roommate
by Justin JamesLucas, a video game designer fresh out of college, never expected his presumably straight roommate Alexander to be such a kind and considerate person. Or so attractive. With each passing day, he finds himself falling head-over-heels for Alexander, both physically and emotionally. If he doesn’t get his head out of the clouds, he might never finish his first assignment at work, designing characters for the new release of Battle Mages. He could even lose his job and have to move out.At home, Alexander surprises Lucas day after day. He cooks him breakfast and makes him popcorn for movie nights at home. He invites him out in his new SUV for a fancy dinner. He even walks around the house shirtless, showing off his muscular physique. However, Alexander seems oblivious to Lucas’s desires. This just makes Lucas even more obsessed with his new roommate.To distract from his crush, Lucas turns to the dating apps. The grid is dead, except for a mysterious account, GloryHole85, who speaks as if he were a character in a medieval fantasy. He lures Lucas toward a series of mystical, glowing glory holes with the promise of fulfilling his every fantasy. Lucas will have to choose whether to enter the port-hole and explore his wildest fantasies, or return to his unrequited love for Alexander in the real world. Will a simple fantasy allow him to get it out of his system and go back to work, or prevent him from engaging with real life?
Lucas Gets Hurt (Making Out, Book #7)
by Katherine ApplegateZoey's parents broke up, and it rocked her world. Then Lucas watched miserably as Zoey was comforted by her old boyfriend, Jake. Now, Lucas tries to hold off Claire, his old love, who says she'll do anything to get Lucas back. If Zoey finds out what happened between Lucas and Claire, will she ever take him back? One thing for sure is that nothing stays the same with the teen couples who are just learning about love. Find out where they've been and where they are going in the Making Out series in the Bookshare Collection. Get a good start on the 28 book series by reading these first 13 books with more to come. #1 ZOEY FOOLS AROUND, #2 JAKE FINDS OUT, #3 NINA WON'T TELL, #4 BEN'S IN LOVE, #5 CLAIRE GETS CAUGHT, #6 WHAT ZOEY SAW, #8 AISHA GOES WILD, #9 ZOEY PLAYS GAMES, #10 NINA SHAPES UP, #11 BEN TAKES A CHANCE, #12 CLAIRE CAN'T LOSE, and #13 DON'T TELL ZOEY.
Lucas's Convenient Bride
by Susan MalleryReturn to 1800's Defiance, Colorado, in this beguiling story of finding love in the most unexpected places from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Lucas and Jackson MacIntyre stand to inherit the saloon, gold mine and ranch that define the town of Defiance, Colorado. There's just one problem: the uncle who has left them the properties created a clause in his will stipulating that both brothers must marry if they want to claim their inheritance. Emily Smythe knew she'd likely never marry, and she's moved to Colorado to prove her independence from her family. She has a shrewd business sense, so when she approaches Lucas about turning the saloon's vacant upper level into a hotel, he sees the logic in the idea. Lucas has a proposition for Emily, too: become his wife in name only so that he can claim his inheritance, and she can run her hotel in his saloon. But though the marriage may be a business arrangement, Lucas soon finds it difficult to resist his new wife... Previously Published Historical Novel.
Luce di Drago
by Dusty Lynn Holloway Silvia Dalla Zanna“Suspance, romanticismo, amore, avventura, fantasia, è tutto lì. . . Ti attira e non ti lascia più andare”. Anonimo All’improvviso si ritrovò lontano dal mondo sommerso, in un luogo che esisteva soltanto nel fuoco. La pressione era squisita, le toglieva il respiro e la vita. Il magma eruttava da fontane ruggenti, ricadendole tutto attorno, toccando l’orlo del suo semplice vestito bianco e bruciandolo fino a ridurlo in cenere. Ben presto anche le scarpe che indossava bruciarono, lasciandola solo con la sua pelle pallida. Avanzò con decisione entrando nel più ampio dei fiumi di magma, attraversandolo fino a raggiungerne il centro. Il magma si sollevava proprio sotto di lei, salendo lentamente sulla sua pelle, come se una forza più grande di quella proveniente dal centro della terra lo attirasse. Continuò a salire fino a ricoprirla completamente, poi si raffreddò rapidamente, racchiudendola in una roccia nera e liscia. Non c’era più aria. Né pensiero. Né luce. Solo l’istinto. Una luce bianco dorata fuoriuscì dalla punta delle sue dita penetrando nel magma, rompendo la pietra nera, facendo brillare radiosamente quel fuoco ribollente. Si espanse velocemente attraverso il fiume nel qual si trovava, poi proseguì verso l’esterno, trasformando rapidamente l’intera rete di fiumi, rivoli, cascate e oceani di fuoco, fino a che tutto si accese di quella sua luce bianco dorata. Terzo libro dell'esplosiva serie di Cronache di Luce ed Ombra! Mentre si avvicinano i giorni della battaglia finale, vecchie alleanze si ritrovano, nuove alleanze vengono rafforzate ed il loro mondo di mutevole luce e oscurità si apre alla speranza, mentre il numero dei Luminari e di quelli che seguono il Re Drago Cerralys si infittisce e si fa più forte. Poi all’improvviso accade l’impensabile, Auri scopre un segreto così grande da scuotere tutto il suo mondo. Tutto ciò che è. Prima che arrivi la fine, prima che
Luchando por el amor (Bilogía Dos gotas de agua #Volumen 2)
by Graci SuárezLa esperada segunda entrega de la bilogía «Dos gotas de aguas». El reencuentro de Ariel y Daniel dos años después. En el primer libro de la bilogía vimos una pincelada de la frágil relación de Ariel y Daniel, que por un pequeño malentendido no salió a delante en su momento. Ahora, años después, se volverán a encontrar. Ariel, aunque no lo reconocerá jamás, sigue tan enamorada de Daniel como años atrás, pero todavía tiene grabado en la mente el beso que este le dio a su hermana, y a pesar de que no le importe que la hubiera confundido, su orgullo no le permitía perdonarlo. Daniel, por su parte, aunque en el fondo de su corazón todavía queda algo de lo que sintió por Ariel, puede más el resentimiento que siente porque lo hubiera separado de su hija. ¿Podrán dos corazones destrozados volver a amar?
Luci e ombre (serie Armi & bagagli #4)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Martina NealliSeguito di Bulli e pupeSerie Armi & bagagli, Libro 4La città di Baltimora, nel Maryland, è in pieno subbuglio. Un'escalation di violenza ha suscitato polemiche e proteste fra i cittadini, e a farne le spese in termini di popolarità sono le forze dell'ordine, compresa l'FBI. Da qui le ultime trovate del Bureau per migliorare la propria immagine pubblica: un torneo di softball cittadino e una serie di conferenze rivolte ai commercianti e alle scuole. Peccato che per gli agenti speciali Ty Grady e Zane Garrett i nuovi impegni si traducano in meno ore libere da trascorrere insieme - ore che avrebbero volentieri passato ad approfondire la loro relazione. Finché non esplode - letteralmente - una nuova ondata di crimine, che mette a dura prova non solo la popolazione e l'FBI, ma anche il rapporto incerto e altalenante che unisce Ty e Zane. I due uomini si ritrovano nei guai fino al collo, costretti a brancolare nel buio in cerca dei bombaroli e dei rapinatori, e con un solo modo per raggiungere vivi la luce in fondo al tunnel: chiudere gli occhi e fidarsi l'uno dell'altro.
Lucia in Love
by Heather GrahamEnjoy this classic romance with an edge of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham, now available for the first time in ebook!In town for a family reunion, Lucia Lorenzo crashes into bed at her cousin’s condo…but wakes up next to someone who is definitely not her cousin. It’s Ryan Dandridge, the infuriating ex who still sets her aflame. Dealing with Ryan amid the antics of the extended Lorenzo clan is hard enough, and then disturbing events suggest Lucia has a dangerous stalker. Maybe it’s a good thing Ryan is at her side, after all…Originally published in 1988
Lucía sin sonrisa
by Ariadna EspinoValentina sabe que siempre recordará los exámenes de enero por la forma casi sigilosa en que ha empezado a nevar. De puntillas, a tientas, cuando nadie está prestando atención. A veces la culpa se parece a eso, a ver la nieve de lejos, al otro lado de la ventana. Y otras veces, a una canción de Shakira, a una tirita en la rodilla de una niña o un clip amarillo en el pelo, a ver una fotografía que parece un poema. O a perder una cuchara detrás del aparador. La culpa se parece a muchas cosas, todas pequeñas y todas hambrientas, todas cautelosas como la niebla que se extiende sobre el bosque y lo deja todo blanco y quieto. Y a veces ni siquiera tener unas amigas increíbles puede mantener a raya la culpa. Sobre todo cuando la sombra de la depresión de la hermana de Valentina pesa sobre la infancia de todas ellas. Por eso, un encuentro fortuito con una compañera en el pasillo de la facultad puede complicarlo todo. Porque Valentinaaún tiene muchos dragones que derrotar y enamorarse de Lucía, que también sufre depresión, no es lo más inteligente que podría hacer. Porque Lucía siempre está triste, lo sabe todo el mundo. Lo que no saben es que también está asustada, que tiene días tan difíciles que apenas puede moverse, que se irrita con la facilidad de un gato malhumorado. Ni que siente que es culpa suya, ni que es algo más que su enfermedad. Pero Lucía es también una chispa, un relámpago, la luz de una vela. Y Valentina no puede dejar de mirarla. Porque el amor también viene despacio y en silencio, casi sin darse cuenta. A escondidas. Como lágrimas de rocío cuando aún no ha llegado el amanecer.