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Necessary Evil
by Stephanie FreemanEver do something, cop? Something... something you don't like doing but you know you must <P><P> Detective Cassiel Garret suspects the pretty young temp worker knows more about a string of audacious bank robberies and jewel heists than she's letting on. But there's something about her, something that all of his training tells him is terribly wrong. An even deeper knowing makes him believe she's more than a common thief or an accessory to the crimes that are plaguing his hometown. Does he forego all of his training to follow his heart-or will a call to duty win out? <P> Her question was simple, but her answer was not. Could he forgive her the unforgivable? Alana Symone will stop at nothing to protect the ones she loves-even the stranger who seems hell-bent on either putting her behind bars or loving her for the rest of her life.
Necessary Evil (Sentinels of Babylon #1)
by Jamie K. SchmidtIn this steamy series opener from bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt--whose writing has been called "hot and sexy, with just the right amount of emotional punch," by Lauren Layne--a vigilante biker takes the power of love into his own hands. Lucy Simmons comes from a rough family, but she's a damn good public defender. Even though she hates to see criminals walk due to sloppy police work, the law's there to make sure everyone gets a fair trial, and Lucy certainly doesn't believe in the kind of justice meted out by the leather-clad ex-cop they call "Evil." He's stubborn, cynical, and out of control--but he plays her body like no man ever has. For once, both Lucy's boss and her brother agree: The biker is trouble. Evan Villiers took a sacred vow to let no killer, rapist, or pedophile go unpunished. When scumbags fall through the system, the Sentinels of Babylon clean up the garbage. Although the SOBs and their methods may not be to Lucy's liking, the beautiful lawyer has become Evan's light in the dark. But his next hit is Lucy's own brother--a murderer who got off on a technicality. Now, with his loyalties split, Evan must turn his back on his sworn duties . . . or lose the woman who has claimed his reckless heart.Praise for Necessary Evil"Calling all fans of Sons of Anarchy (and, of course, Jax)! This book is for you. Jamie K. Schmidt delivers a turbo-paced, gritty, highly sexual thrill ride with this first book in her new series."--Jamie Beck, bestselling author of the Sterling Canyon and St. James series"Jamie K. Schmidt's Necessary Evil is the perfect alpha-male-MC-bad-boy-meets-vigilante-law-enforcement romance with characters that pull at your heartstrings and make you fall in love with every page."--Sarah Robinson, author of Breaking a Legend"I would recommend Necessary Evil by Jamie K. Schmidt, if you enjoy romantic suspense or the enemy-to-lovers trope."--Harlequin Junkie "Really enjoyed this book. I loved Evan."--A Crazy Vermonter's Book Reviews Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Necessary Lies
by Eva StachniakFrom the author of The Winter Palace comes Eve Stachniak’s first novel about the discovery of secrets and lies that stitch together empires and individual lives. Winner of the 2000 Amazon.com/Books in Canada First Novel Prize Necessary Lies tells the story of the discovery of secrets and lies that stitch together empires and individual lives. What are the lies we tell ourselves and others that get us through our lives? In the summer of 1981 Anna is suddenly offered the opportunity to study English at McGill University in Montreal. She jumps at the chance, leaving behind her job, her husband, and her country – Poland. She meets William, a music professor, and falls in love. Back home, martial law is declared. After almost ten years of marriage, William dies suddenly of a heart attack, and Anna is left to pick up the pieces. In the midst of grieving, she discovers more pieces than expected: for the length of their lives together, William carried on a long-distance affair with a woman journalist in Germany. In search of truth, Anna returns to a dramatically changed Europe, where Communism has fallen, the Berlin Wall has been torn down, and where, once again, history will have to be rewritten. Probing the depths of betrayal and forgiveness, she confronts her own past and the motives that drove her away from Poland; she sees herself through the eyes of her mother, her ex-husband, and most importantly, William’s German lover, Ursula.
Necessary Measures (The Healing Touch, Book #2)
by Hannah AlexanderDr. Grant Sheldon's move to dogwood Springs is not turning out the way he planned. the ER is in an uproar, and drug use and trafficking has become an ever-increasing problem. In addition to taking on more shifts in the ER, Laureen McCaffrey agrees to stay on with Grant's twins when he is called out of town. But she soon discovers that keeping track of two headstrong 16 year olds carries some unexpected dangers.
Necessary Medicine
by M.K. YorkWith intelligence and humor, debut male/male author M.K. York delivers an emotionally charged slow-burn romance set in a prestigious Bay Area teaching hospital In the high-intensity world of hospital residency programs, there's no room for romance. So it's a good thing for first-year surgical resident Neil Carmona that his crush on the gorgeous cardiologist Eli Newcombe is sheer fantasy. Not only is the sexy doctor Neil's superior, he's also recently divorced. As Neil's skill as a surgeon grows, so does his friendship with Eli, and his silent, hopeless longing for more. It isn't until Neil's final year that Eli at last admits his own deepest desires. But Neil's joy is short-lived: Eli has no intention of pursuing a relationship. Their positions in the hospital would make it unethical, even if he was emotionally ready for someone new. Wounded and furious, Neil is determined to forget about Eli once and for all. But when a near-tragedy strikes, a new question arises: Is a life without love-without Neil-a greater risk than laying his heart on the line? This book is approximately 78,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise!
Necessary Risk (Bodyguard #1)
by Tara WyattTrained to protect against all danger, a professional bodyguard can provide all the muscle a woman needs. But when their hearts are on the line, love is the riskiest business . . .SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER MEFormer child star Sierra Blake is making a stunning Hollywood comeback-and attracting a scary amount of attention. When her home is vandalized and her safety threatened, she knows it's time to bring in the professionals. But from the moment she sets eyes on her indecently sexy new bodyguard, Sierra's thoughts are anything but professional . . . Few things in this world scare Sean Owens-until he realizes he's in serious danger of losing his heart to his new client. No matter how much he wants to, Sean won't let his feelings for the smart and gorgeous Sierra get in the way of doing his job. Because as the attacks against her escalate, crossing the line between business and pleasure could get them both killed.
Necessary Roughness
by Julie BrannaghTanner Cole’s football career was over in less than thirty seconds one Sunday afternoon. After a lifetime playing the sport he loves he’s been forced into an early retirement. Between figuring out his plan for the rest of his life and dealing with the pain of his injuries, this grouchy hottie isn’t in the mood for the perky physical therapist who makes him in ache in more than one place. Jordan Mueller doesn’t have time for a sulky ex-NFL player, even one who looks like Tanner. She’s done with falling for the bad boy without a heart. When she’s forced out of her apartment and offered an opportunity too good to pass up, she agrees to move in with Tanner. She’s only there to speed up his recovery. No funny business, even if her body is telling her otherwise. As Tanner and Jordan spend more and more time together, they begin to see each other in a new light that threatens to change everything. But when the ghosts of girlfriends past reappear, Tanner must decide if he’s willing to put everything on the line for a shot at a future with Jordan.
Necessary Secrets
by Barbara PhinneyWarrant Officer Sylvie Mitchell had resolved to put her last top secret military assignment behind her. Then Jon Cahill, her unborn baby's uncle, showed up, demanding answers about his brother's death in the line of fire. Answers that a government oath--and Sylvie's own guilt--wouldn't allow her to give...Jon was as determined to be her child's father figure as he was to learn about the fatal night Sylvie became pregnant. But despite the risk to her secrets, she soon found comfort in the sexy cop's passionate embraces. Would the one man who could chase away Sylvie's demons still want to be a part of her life when the painful truth was revealed?
Necessary Valor (K-9 Unit)
by Lenora Worth Lynette EasonEnjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Two thrilling stories from the Military K-9 Unit seriesRescue Operation by Lenora WorthA little boy is missing, and it’s up to search-and-rescue K-9 handler Ava Esposito and her dog to find him…before the Red Rose Killer does. FBI special agent Oliver Davison is hot on the trail of the escaped convict and joins forces with Ava. But when the killer turns his crosshairs on them, Oliver must protect them all before time runs out.Explosive Force by Lynette EasonJust before the K-9 training center explodes, reporter Heidi Jenks spots the bomber—and now he wants her dead. While military explosives expert First Lieutenant Nick Donovan doesn’t trust journalists, it’s his duty to protect Heidi. And with a killer circling closer, he and his bomb-sniffing K-9 are all that stand between Heidi and someone planning to silence her for good.New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora Worth and Lynette Eason
Necklace of Kisses ((Weetzie Bat Series)
by Francesca Lia BlockWhere are the kisses? Weetzie Bat wondered. When her relationship with Secret Agent Lover Man turns cold, the forty-year-old post-punk pixie packs up, jumps into her mint-green '65 Thunderbird, and leaves to take refuge in L.A.'s enchanted Pink Hotel with its blue-skinned receptionist, invisible cleaning lady, seductive faun, and sushi-eating mermaid who gives Weetzie the first kiss that sets the wheel of self-discovery spinning madly in motion. Though she faces some very adult problems, anything is still possible in Weetzie's world - angels, magic . . . even true love.
Nectar from a Stone
by Jane GuillIt is 1351 in Wales, a country subjugated by England, beaten down by superstition, war, and illness. Elise, prone to strange visions and the sole survivor of a plague-ravaged family, has fled her village for distant Conwy with her servant Annora, running from a murder she was forced to commit in self-defense. On the road, they cross paths with Gwydion, a moody Welshman seeking to avenge his murdered family and reclaim his estate, and are drawn into a bloody confrontation with another traveler. In its aftermath, Elise and Gwydion find themselves shocked by their developing feelings for each other, and they part. As the women ultimately reach Conwy, a menacing shadow from Elise's past creeps toward her, and she must face it to find the peace she longs for, and help Gwydion recapture his home, and her heart, in the process. In a dazzling narrative where mysterious visions, powerful desire, and dark secrets from the past converge, Jane Guill spins a masterful tale of romance, revelation, and breathtaking suspense.
Nectar: A Novel of Temptation
by Lily PriorRamona Drottoveo, an albino, is a chambermaid at a lush Italian estate. Distinguished by the intoxicating scent she exudes, Ramona is despised by all women and adored by all men, whose inexhaustible lust she eagerly satisfies. Life changes when her husband dies after discovering his bride with another man on their wedding night. Blamed for his death, Ramona and her lover are exiled to the neighboring city of Naples. There, Ramona's life is transformed once again by the birth of a daughter, Blandina, who "steals" her mother's scent. No longer able to seduce men into blind submission, Ramona humbly returns to the estate to an unexpected welcome -- and revenge. A hilarious and naughty celebration of the senses and the strange places they can lead us, Nectar explores the mystery of sexual attraction and the frivolous nature of divine justice.
Need Me
by Shelley K WallAspiring journalist Caroline Sanders doesn't have time for frat parties and college keggers - not even when the gorgeous Roger Freeman climbs into her car unexpectedly one night on campus. The two are inexplicably drawn together, but when Caroline's offered a prestigious internship that could lead to a job at The New York Times, she leaves Roger behind for more serious prospects.Six years later, back home and starting a new career as a florist, she's shocked to run into Roger again. He's never forgotten the girl who left him to find herself, though he's certainly tried. No one compared to the adventurous and exciting Caroline. As the two begin seeing each other and grow closer, he finds it impossible to resist falling for her charms once more. What he doesn't know is that Caroline's life over the last few years has been filled with tragedy, and the adventurous and exciting woman he remembers is all but gone.Is Roger ready to risk his heart again, and is Caroline ready to trust him with her story?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Need Me
by Shelley K WallAspiring journalist Caroline Sanders doesn't have time for frat parties and college keggers - not even when the gorgeous Roger Freeman climbs into her car unexpectedly one night on campus. The two are inexplicably drawn together, but when Caroline's offered a prestigious internship that could lead to a job at The New York Times, she leaves Roger behind for more serious prospects.Six years later, back home and starting a new career as a florist, she's shocked to run into Roger again. He's never forgotten the girl who left him to find herself, though he's certainly tried. No one compared to the adventurous and exciting Caroline. As the two begin seeing each other and grow closer, he finds it impossible to resist falling for her charms once more. What he doesn't know is that Caroline's life over the last few years has been filled with tragedy, and the adventurous and exciting woman he remembers is all but gone.Is Roger ready to risk his heart again, and is Caroline ready to trust him with her story?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Need Me
by Shelley K. WallAspiring journalist Caroline Sanders doesn't have time for frat parties and college keggers - not even when the gorgeous Roger Freeman climbs into her car unexpectedly one night on campus. The two are inexplicably drawn together, but when Caroline's offered a prestigious internship that could lead to a job at The New York Times, she leaves Roger behind for more serious prospects.Six years later, back home and starting a new career as a florist, she's shocked to run into Roger again. He's never forgotten the girl who left him to find herself, though he's certainly tried. No one compared to the adventurous and exciting Caroline. As the two begin seeing each other and grow closer, he finds it impossible to resist falling for her charms once more. What he doesn't know is that Caroline's life over the last few years has been filled with tragedy, and the adventurous and exciting woman he remembers is all but gone.Is Roger ready to risk his heart again, and is Caroline ready to trust him with her story?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Need Me (Coopers Creek #4)
by Bronwen EvansFrom USA Today bestselling author, Bronwen Evans's flirty new contemporary romance series, the fourth Coopers Creek romance…Brooke Carpenter loves her life in small town Coopers Creek, but with her friends Kate, Emily, and Anna, all having babies her biological clock is ticking in double-time. After being burned by her lying, cheating fiancé, she’s wary of men and their fake promises. But Kate’s hunky best friend, Robert Chambers, is nothing like her ex. His shy, good-guy personality is just what the doctor—or nurse—ordered. Pushing her insecurities and her mother’s warning aside about ‘too good to be true usually is’, she sets out to snag the heroic mountain climber.Coopers Creek mountain rescue team member, Robert Chambers loves lending a helping hand to others—often literally. While he wants to contribute to society, a devastating mistake in his past is behind his driving need to save lives. After his latest rescue effort, sexy, fiery nurse Brooke captures his attention and mild-mannered Robert can’t resist her charms. He falls hard and fast, unable to fight his growing attraction even though his tortured past makes it impossible to give her the one thing Brooke really wants…
Need Me, Cowboy: A Contemporary Western Romance (Copper Ridge)
by Maisey YatesNew York Times Bestselling AuthorHe’s not a man to be played with.Not without consequences.For five years, Levi Tucker had no control over his life, locked up for a crime he didn’t commit. Never again would any woman—any desire—overtake this cowboy’s common sense. Now Faith Grayson, the sexy, brilliant architect he’s hired to design his grand new house, is sorely testing his resolve. Faith is too young. Too innocent. Maybe just too tempting.
Need Me: A Broke and Beautiful Novel (Broke and Beautiful)
by Tessa BaileyWhen Honey Perribow traded in her cowboy boots for stilettos and left her small Kentucky town to attend Columbia University, she never expected to find a dirt-cheap apartment or two new best friends. No stranger to hard work, Honey is completely focused on her medical degree ... until she sees newly minted professor Ben Dawson, and her concentration is hijacked. Honey is fascinated by her gorgeous young English professor and vows to find a crack in his tweed-wearing, glasses-clad exterior.At an off-campus party, an accident lands Ben in a dark, locked closet with a sexy-sounding Southern belle ... and their chemistry is explosive. But when he discovers that the girl in his arms is the same beautiful student he can't stop thinking about, he is stunned. Student-teacher relationships are strictly forbidden ... yet no matter how hard he tries, Ben can't stay away from Honey.And when his attempt to fight their attraction nearly ruins the best thing that ever happened to him, Ben will do anything to prove how much he needs her.
Need You (The Garner Brothers #1)
by Stacy Finz"Well paced, well-written, a romantic delight." -Lori Wilde, New York Times bestsellig authorThe Garner brothers are poster boys for the ski resort town of Glory Junction, California. But as much as they love outdoor thrills, they know how to create indoor thrills, too . . . Colt Garner thrives on adrenaline. As Glory Junction’s police chief and the co-owner of Garner Adventure, he knows where to find danger and excitement. Unfortunately his new neighbor, fussy, transplanted city girl Delaney Scott, is anything but a thrill, even if she is as gorgeously curved as a killer ski slope. They have nothing in common but a shared driveway they’re arguing over . . . and a mutual attraction neither of them can fight.Starting over was not in designer Delaney’s plans. But now that her rotten ex has walked away with the rights to her brand, she needs to reinvent herself, and fast. It’s not easy with bold, brash Colt next door, too handsome for his own good, and, she’s sure, too unreliable for hers. But as small town life throws them together again and again, Colt and Delaney find that simple romance may be the most exhilarating gamble of all . . .
Need You Now
by Yahrah St. JohnWhen Kayla Adams wants something, she goes after it. But the take-no-prisoners mogul may have met her match in gorgeous alpha male Ethan Graham. The ruthless billionaire takeover king-and Kayla's secret girlhood crush-is hotter than an Atlanta August night. He's also made it clear he's going to acquire Kayla's beleaguered family enterprise...and will do whatever it takes to get it! Ethan plans to own a lot more than Kayla's high-profile company. The glamorous president of Adams Cosmetics drives him wild with desire, but acts indifferent to the playboy's sensual charms. Until they share their first kiss. Then Ethan comes up with an offer the alluring Southern beauty can't refuse. Marry him and they'll merge their divided interests in a passionate takeover that will make them partners in everything...maybe even love.
Need You Now (A Mile High Romance #1)
by Nicole HelmHe’s mountain-tough. She’s city-smart. The sparks are about to fly . . .Only the most resilient of souls could breathe new life into an all-but-forgotten town nestled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains—but what they get in return might be worth the heartache it takes to make it happen . . .Gracely, Colorado, was once a booming mining town. No one knows that better than Brandon Evans. His father’s company kept the town thriving for years—until Brandon threatened to expose his illegal practices and drove him away. Everyone blames Brandon and his brother for turning Gracely into a ghost town—but the tenacious residents cling to a long-held legend about the land’s healing powers. And Brandon has a plan to spin that legend into reality . . .Lilly Preston took a leap of faith and moved to Gracely a year ago to save her nephew from an abusive situation. She would do anything for him, even sacrifice her glamorous job. Reluctantly, the former PR hot shot takes a job at the ruggedly handsome Evans brothers’ Mile High Adventures, a company offering restorative Rocky Mountain vacations.Brandon thinks PR is pointless, and Lilly knows less than nothing about the outdoors. Which is exactly why they need each other—in ways neither ever imagined . . .“Sharp, funny, and sinfully sexy—Nicole Helm is my favorite new author!” —Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author.
Need You Now (Made in Montana)
by Debbi RawlinsThe pastor's daughter...and the bad boy! Melanie Knowles is the Good Girl of Blackfoot Falls-pastor's daughter, teacher, animal shelter volunteer and upstanding member of the community. And Good Girls are never naughty. Ever. But Melanie is in serious trouble...because Lucas Sloan's wicked blue eyes and deliciously hard body could turn this saint into a very satisfied sinner! Lucas just wanted the Safe Haven animal shelter to help out with the Wild Horse Training Program. Getting hot for teacher was not part of the plan. The magnetism between them is intense, fierce and irresistible. But Lucas has secrets-and if Blackfoot Falls ever finds out, his sexy little trysts with the town sweetheart will ruin Melanie's golden reputation forever....
Need You Now: A Cloud Bay Novel
by Emma DouglasWelcome to the small island town of Cloud Bay, where it’s never the wrong time to find a love that’s oh-so-right. . .Caleb White knows what he wants out of life—and being a star tennis player is not it. After speaking to the press about his plans to retire, Caleb decides that a trip to quaint, beautiful Cloud Bay for its legendary music festival is exactly what he needs. There will be time to figure out what to do with his life without a racket in his hand soon enough. Until then, Caleb is content to be stuck on an island with CloudFest’s gorgeous director Faith Harper. . . The daughter of a famous rock star, Faith knows all about fame, fortune, and hot flings that aren’t meant to last longer than a few good songs. Gorgeous, built Caleb is a temptation she can’t resist, but she’s not prepared for the way he makes her feel. . .and the dreams that they both share. What begins as a carefree distraction deepens into something real. But is Caleb ready to put his celebrity behind him and give life in the slow lane with Faith a chance?
Need You Now: A Novel
by Beth WisemanLook for Beth Wiseman’s newest book The House That Love Built, on sale 4/2/2013!When big-city life threatens the safety of one of their children, Brad and Darlene Henderson move with their three teenagers from Houston to the tiny town of Round Top, Texas.Adjusting to small-town life is difficult for the kids, especially fifteen-year-old Grace who is coping in a dangerous way.Married life hasn’t always been bliss, but their strong faith has carried Brad and Darlene through the difficult times. When Darlene takes a job outside the home for the first time in their marriage, the domestic tension rises.While working with special needs children at her new job, the widowed father of one of the students starts paying more attention to Darlene than is appropriate. Problem is, she feels like someone is listening to her for the first time in a long time.If Darlene ever needed God . . . it’s now.Experience a family’s triumph over lies, betrayal, and loss while still clinging to the One who matters most.“You may think you are familiar with Beth’s wonderful storytelling gift but this is something new! It’s a story of how God can redeem the seemingly unredeemable. It’s a message the world needs to hear.” —Sheila Walsh, author of God Loves Broken People
Need Your Love
by Dean FrechIn June 1966, ACLU attorney Eron Lassiter attends his uncle’s wedding and makes an unsettling discovery. Though Eron had bowed to family pressure and planned a potential marriage, his long-ignored attraction to other men roars to life when Garrett Emerson, the bride’s nephew, captures his attention.After serving in the Korean War and going to college later than his peers, upwardly mobile Garrett now works as a loan officer at a local bank. For his girlfriend -- fiancée in her mind -- Garrett can’t climb fast enough. But none of that matters to Eron, and maybe that’s why Garrett’s so drawn to him.Together, can Eron and Garrett find happiness amidst the pervasive culture of propriety, honor, and expectation of the 1960s?