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A Madaris Bride for Christmas (Madaris Family Saga #12)
by Brenda JacksonHe refuses to get matched, but is about to stumble into his own trap… Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny. He’ll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family’s holiday gathering—if his hotel’s gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience.It’s not just the chance to work at the Strip’s hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she’s reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee’s tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. But the danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go—and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.Title originally published in 2013
A Madaris Bride for Christmas
by Brenda JacksonOne by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn't letting anyone else control his destiny. He'll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family's holiday gathering-if his hotel's gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience.It's not just the chance to work at the Strip's hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she's reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee's tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement.The danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. So Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go-and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.enough to pass the ultimate test.
Madaris Family Saga Volume 1: Tonight and Forever\Whispered Promises\Eternally Yours\One Special Moment (Madaris Family Saga #1)
by Brenda Jackson Deborah Fletcher MelloMeet the sexy Madaris men and the women who tame them… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!Tonight and ForeverAfter her marriage ends in bitter divorce, Lorren Jacobs returns to her roots in Texas to escape the trouble and heartbreak men cause, but then she meets physician Justin Madaris. Lorren has vowed never to give her heart to another man, but she can’t stop herself from responding to the handsome widower’s sexy, sensuous seduction… Whispered PromisesWhen Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she’s shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It’s been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex’s touch, the urgency of his kisses and the promise of an everlasting love that never was. Soon, Halston’s real motive for the unexpected reunion comes to light. As does the daughter Dex never knew existed, a secret Caitlin has kept too long from the only man she’s ever loved…Eternally YoursAttorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends…the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arm’s length because of the father whose name she never knew. Clayton has always been a playboy, and no woman has ever come close to keeping his interest for very long. But when go on vacation together, all lines are about to get crossed… One Special MomentSterling Hamilton is determined not to get close to anyone, not even the beautiful Colby. But this Hollywood heartthrob wants a child, and the second he lays eyes on Colby, he knows she’s exactly what he needs. Colby counters his terms with one of her own: a marriage of convenience or the deal is off. It isn’t long, however, before a simple agreement turns into a passionate bargain…Titles originally published in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998
Madaris Family Saga Volume 2: An Anthology (Madaris Family Saga #5)
by Brenda JacksonThe Madaris men are about to meet their matches… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!Fire and DesireTwo years ago, geologist Corinthians Avery had brazenly set out to seduce the man she thought she loved, but to her mortification, a different person stepped out of the shower! To make matters worse the man she’s on a business trip two years later is the same smug person she’d humiliated herself in front of. If only his broad shoulders and wickedly sexy smile didn’t send her senses into flames. But when disaster strikes, they’re forced to depend on each other, and one sultry night of passion will change their lives forever….Secret LoveCelebrity actress Diamond Swain needs a peaceful place to hide out from the news-hungry paparazzi—a place like Whispering Pines. And yet from the moment she arrives at the remote Texas ranch, Diamond finds herself at odds with its rugged owner, Jake Madaris—a man who challenges her to care about more than making it to the top. True LoveCorporate executive Shayla Kirkland has landed her dream job with one of Chicago’s top new firms, Chenault Electronics. Now she’s in a perfect position to destroy the company for unjustly ruining her mother’s career. But she never expected that handsome CEO Nicholas Chenault would spark a passion that challenges her resolve—and makes her surrender to the most irresistible desire….Titles originally published in 1999, 2000, and 2000
Madaris Family Saga Volume 3: An Anthology (Madaris Family Saga #8)
by Brenda JacksonThe Madaris men are about to meet their destinies… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.SurrenderAfter a childhood spent moving from army base to army base, independent-minded Nettie Brooms is determined to secure a stable life—and never become involved with a military man. Then she meets incredibly handsome and charming Ashton Sinclair, a dedicated colonel in the U.S. Marines who’s intent on capturing her heart—no matter what it takes. Now Nettie’s wondering how a man she swore she would avoid could so easily test her resolve by igniting an irresistible passion she can’t walk away from.Seduced by a StrangerJohari Yasir has no interest in returning to her homeland to marry a man she’s never met—at least, not without sowing some wild oats first. And when a handsome charmer offers to whisk her away in his private plane, she impulsively accepts. Rasheed Valdemon is shocked that his bride-to-be would fly off with someone she barely knows—even though he’s the one doing the asking. More surprising is his hunger for this lovely, rebellious woman. But when she realizes she’s been seduced by the man who’s destined to be her husband, will their unexpected romance be destroyed by his deception?Sensual ConfessionsBlade Madaris has watched the men in his family surrender their single status one by one, and he has no plans to join them. When the gorgeous attorney he meets at his cousin’s wedding is game for a fling, it leads to a sizzling night…but now he can’t walk away from the most passionate woman he’s ever met. To break through her resistance, the consummate bachelor will have to bare his soul and confess everything that’s in his heart….InseparableLiving under Reese Madaris’s roof makes LaKenna James the envy of every woman in town. But Reese’s offer of a place to stay is strictly platonic—just until Kenna’s new condo is completed. He has no idea that his best friend has been attracted to him since college, and Kenna plans to keep it that way. Though Kenna’s afraid to give her heart to the man who could so easily break it, when her life is in jeopardy, she’ll discover just how far a Madaris man will go when love is at stake…Titles originally published in 2001, 2010, 2010, and 2011.
Madaris Family Saga Volume 4: An Anthology (Madaris Family Saga #11)
by Brenda JacksonThe Madaris men are about to meet their destinies… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.Courting JusticeWinning a high-profile case has given a huge boost to New York attorney DeAngelo Di Meglio’s career—and his love life. Too bad fame hasn’t helped him win the woman he’s been infatuated with for years. Tired of waiting and wondering, Angelo books a trip to the singles-only Bahamas resort where Peyton Mahoney is celebrating her thirtieth birthday. And just as he hoped, when they finally connect, the chemistry is mind-blowing….Two weeks in paradise has given Peyton some sizzling memories. That’s all she expects—or wants—from a legendary player like Angelo. Having grown up on Chicago’s South Side, she is worlds away from his life of privilege. Then a controversial case puts them on opposing sides. And as sexual tension spills over from the courtroom to the bedroom, there’s no way they can ignore the undeniable attraction….A Madaris Bride for ChristmasOne by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny. He’ll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family’s holiday gathering—if his hotel’s gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience.It’s not just the chance to work at the Strip’s hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she’s reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee’s tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. But the danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go—and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.Best Laid PlansEven a famed matchmaker like Nolan Madaris’s great-grandmother can’t get it right every time. Nolan, the notorious fun-loving ladies’ man, could never connect with someone as straitlaced as tech whiz Ivy Chapman. Yet the scheme Ivy proposes is tempting—they can pretend to be a couple, just long enough to satisfy their families.What happens, though, when Ivy’s plan to get her relatives off her back has an unexpected side effect: getting her into Nolan’s bed? Houston’s number one womanizer may have found the only one who can truly satisfy him, body and soul. But with a man from Ivy’s past determined to be part of her future, both she and Nolan will have to decide what’s fake, what’s real and what’s worth fighting for…Titles originally published in 2012, 2013, 2018.
The Madcap Marchioness
by Amanda ScottAdriana&’s new husband is calm, considerate . . . and utterly impossible!Lovely young Adriana Blackburn is grateful that her marriage to the Marquess of Chalford has taken her away from her drunken father and pinchpenny brother, but it has also taken her away from the social whirl she enjoys in Brighton and London. Although Joshua is kind and tender toward his bride, Adriana begins to believe that he wants her only as a mistress for his half-crumbling Thunderhill Castle in Kent— not as mistress of his heart. But how can she know what Joshua truly feels when nothing seems to disturb his unruffled calm? And what will the enigmatic man do when she courts scandal by defying his wish that she stay close to home?
Madcap Masquerade
by Persephone RothThe Randwick family is as noble as any but lives in greatly reduced circumstances. When Loel Woodbine, Duke of Marche and heir to three fortunes, makes an offer for Miss Valeria Randwick's hand, it seems like a godsend, but the young lady has already promised her heart to another--and a commoner, at that. Desperate to avoid the marriage, Valeria concocts a wild scheme that depends upon the good graces of her monastery-raised brother, Valentine. When the prospective groom sees through the ruse, he surprises Valentine by agreeing to cooperate. But can Marche and Valentine fool London society while dealing with an accusation of murder and the distracting fascination between them?A Timeless Dreams title: While reaction to same-sex relationships throughout time and across cultures has not always been positive, these stories celebrate M/M love in a manner that may address, minimize, or ignore historical stigma.
The Maddening Lord Montwood
by Vivienne LorretThe Rakes of Fallow Hall wagered that they would never succumb to love--yet in Vivienne Lorret's newest novel, the final rogue meets his matchFrances Thorne can handle anything--except losing her position, her home, and her father to debtor's prison all in one day. So when a generous offer of assistance falls into her lap, she's grateful for a second chance, even if it seems too good to be true. The last thing she needs is for the charming, infuriating--maddening--Lord Lucan Montwood to stand in her way.The end of the bachelors' wager is near, and Lucan Montwood can taste victory--just so long as he can stay away from the one woman who sees through his façade. Yet when he learns that Frances has been caught in an insidious trap, Lucan can't deny that he will do anything to help. Convincing her to trust him is the hard part, resisting her is next to impossible, but falling in love with her? That may be far too simple.
The Maddening Model
by Suzanne SimmsHazardous Duty Mountain guide Simon Hazard couldn't believe Sunday Harrington was his latest client. She'd probably never hiked one day of her privileged life! But it was Simon who had sweaty palms and palpitations. And they had nothing to do with roughing it in the jungle, and everything to do with Sunday's long, long legs....Dangerous Curves Sunday wasn't about to give Simon the satisfaction of proving she was all body and no brains. Men like him were all alike-uncivilized and very dangerous. And if she wasn't careful, they'd wind up exploring a lot more than their lush little paradise!
Maddie and the Norseman
by Tricia McgillMadeline (Maddie to her friends), an Australian history teacher, travels to York, England, to visit her friend Amber who is working there with a team of archaeologists unearthing Viking relics. They share a passion for the Viking Age, and both studied the Old Norse language. About to take part in a re-enactment at the Viking village and wearing typical clothes worn by a Viking woman, they are swept back in time to the town of Jorvik, a thriving trading town, as York was in the year 879 AD. Maddie meets Norse trader Erik and is stunned by his uncanny resemblance to the Viking she has been dreaming of. When Amber is kidnapped, Maddie persuades Erik to help her find her friend. Their journey takes them across to France and to Rouen, then further inland. They encounter misadventures on their perilous journey. Erik risks everything to aid Madeline in her quest. And the fear is always there; will she stay in the past to share her hero’s life, or be snatched back to her own time?
Maddie and Wyn
by Cameron DaneWith a ghost to help and a thief to catch, rivals Maddie and Wyn have to stop fighting long enough to solve the mysteries surrounding them. But that won't be so easy, they've been at dagger points for years. Filled with all the suspense, adventure, and blazing passion you've come to expect from Cameron Dane, Maddie and Wyn, is a welcome addition to her paranormal series, Seeking Redemption.Recent homeowner and new boss at Corsini's Garage, Maddie Morgan is standing tall on top of the world. Sure, she has a ghost living in her house, and maybe a thief lurking too, but no way in hell she's letting her nemesis, Wyn Ashworth, into her home to investigate.Tormented by an unforgiveable mistake, Lieutenant Wyn Ashworth will not allow himself to stumble with the hostile Maddie a second time. Unfortunately, she won't so much as look him in the eye anymore, let alone speak to him. If Wyn has to trick his way into convincing Maddie to let him into her home, bring it on, he'll do it. Anything to keep Maddie safe. He won't fail her again.Sparring from the day they met, Maddie and Wyn, introduced in Aidan & Ethan and Devlin & Garrick, finally face the fireworks sparking between them. Can Wyn overcome his demons and will Maddie lower her walls enough for this fiery duo to trust each other again and fall in love? Content Notes: Hot, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense, Uniformed Heroes, Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings
Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man: Rescuing The Royal Runaway Bride (the Royals Of Vallemont, Book 1) / Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man (the Fortunes Of Texas: The Rulebreakers, Book 5) (The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers #5)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonThey’re fierce professional rivals—until romance turns business into pleasure . . . Maddie Fortunado, heir apparent to her father’s real estate business, is stunned to learn that she’ll have to fight for the job she’d assumed was hers! Even worse? Her rival is none other than Zach McCarter, her secret crush. Only a makeover can transform “Maddie” into “Madeleine,” who can compete against her charismatic coworker. But when Zach meets Maddie 2.0, business is suddenly the last thing on either of their minds . . .
Maddie Inherits a Cowboy (Home on the Ranch #41)
by Jeannie WattNo heat. No bed. And a cow. . . ;hanging from the rafters? What kind of ranch is this? No wonder Madeline's brother only sent pictures of the stunning Nevada landscape. He couldn't very well have convinced his family he was happy in this godforsaken place. But the cold outside is more bearable than the frosty partner she's inherited along with half of the ranch. Ty Hopewell. Not exactly Mr. Social. Never mind. She has every right to be here. She may be a city girl, but Madeline Blaine has a PhD and she's not afraid to use it. Something about this place-and this cowboy-just doesn't feel right. And she's going to figure out what it is. And fix it. Fix him, too. . . ;if she can.
Maddie's Camp Crush
by Angela DarlingWhen a summer-camp crush goes both ways, what comes next?Madeline isn't thrilled that her mother has signed her up for sleepover camp for the whole summer. So Maddie arrives at camp cross, cranky, and ready for one long, hot summer. But then she spies Gabriel, beautiful Gabriel, with a British accent to boot. It's fun having a crush on Gabriel. It's fun watching him, and noticing what he's doing, and keeping track of him. But then Gabriel spies Maddie. And he seems to have fun watching her, noticing what she's doing, and keeping track of her, too. What happens when a crush works both ways? Does it have to go anywhere? Maddie is about to find out.
Maddie's Love-Child (From Here to Paternity #9)
by Miranda LeeFROM HERE TO PATERNITYShe wanted a baby-but not a man!After Miles met Maddie, she stayed on his mind. In the end he returned to Australia to get Maddie out of his system by bedding her for six months or so-marriage would never be a part of his agendaWhich suited Maddie just fine. She adored men, but had no faith in them-and no intention of marrying, either. But she did want a baby! And Miles had all the qualities Maddie wanted in the father of her child: brains, breeding and beauty.... Not that she would ever let him know...FROM HERE TO PATERNITY-men who find their way to fatherhood by fair means, by foul, or even by default!
Maddy (Girls Like You Ser. #4)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Maddy's in Barbados, where she's sure she'll find a boyfriend - she's never had any difficulty before.
Maddy Lawrence's Big Adventure
by Linda TurnerBe careful what you wish for... SHE ALWAYS HAD HER HEAD IN A BOOK.... Never-married Maddy Lawrence, thirty-four-year-old librarian, was a virgin whose only adventures to date had been courtesy of the printed page. Her favorite fictional hero? Ace MacKenzie-bold swashbuckler, who could rescue the downtrodden and make women swoon, both at the same time. ...UNTIL HE WALKED OUT OF ONE Maddy knew that there was no way that her real-life rescuer could really be her beloved Ace. But it was hard to believe that a mere flesh-and-blood man could take her on this adventure that had, incredibly, become the romance she had always dreamed of. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction....
Maddy's Floor (Psychic Visions #3)
by Dale MayerMedical intuitive and licensed MD Madeleine Wagner thought she'd seen every way possible to heal a diseased body...until patients start dying from mysterious causes in her long-term facility. Causes Maddy believes are linked to an evil force.Maddy's patients are dying. The terminally ill fight to get into the ward of Madeline Wagner, a medical intuitive and licensed MD. Once there, many miraculously...live. So when her patients start dropping and she senses an evil force causing their deaths, she calls on her friend and mentor, Stefan, for help. Together, they delve beyond the physical plane into the metaphysical... Only to find terror.She wants to save everyone, but are some souls not meant to be saved? Detective Drew McNeil has two family members in need of Maddy's healing care, but his visits to her facility leave him wondering - who cares for Maddy? Bizarre events on her floor raise his professional curiosity. And the more time he spends with Maddy, the more personal everything becomes. When the deaths on Maddy's Floor intersect with one of his cold cases, he realizes an old killer has returned - and Maddy's standing in his path. How can these people stop something that no one else can see, feel or even believe?
Made for a Texas Marriage
by Crystal GreenWhen a bombshell secret rocked the powerful Barron dynasty, billionaire Tyler headed to the only place that had ever felt like home: the family's Texas ranch. He wasn't interested in sweeping the scandals under the rug or forgiving all the lies. And hecertainlywasn't interested in a relationship with the woman who claimed she could help make his problems disappear. PR genius Zoe Velez had been hired to clean up the Barrons' public sins, and for the sake of her own family's name she was determined to succeed. Only, it was hard to ignore the genuine pain Tyler was hiding. . . ;and the potent desire that wouldn't let her turn her back on him. But could she forget the past and let this passionate cowboy claim her heart-forever?
Made for Each Other
by Irene BrandSingle motherdoesn'tseek loveRaising a teenager kept widow Aimee Blake too busy for a relationship. Or so she said. Her daughter was trying--with all her rebellious might--to cut the apron strings. So Aimee took some "me time. " She attended a singles group and met a handsome counselor as not interested in romance as she was. With his painful family past and a failed engagement Jacob Mallory was a one-date kind of man. These days he committed only to his work. Problem was Aimee had discovered that she and Jacob were made for each other. . .
Made for Each Other (Second Chance at love #392)
by Aimee DuvallOnce disastrously married, now happily divorced, Elise and Nathan SoMmerfield are an explosive combination—in all the wrong ways! She’s compulsively neat. He’s a natural slob. She relies on a phenomenal memory to run Langley Electronics’s resource center. He’s been hired over her head to revamp the place by installing computers. Clearly, they’re destined to drive each other crazy! After a squashed nose, near drowning, and a calamitous camping trip, they’re ready to call it quits. But why do Nathan’s cocker spaniel eyes... and mismatched socks... give Elise hot flushes? Why does her newfound confidence... and infernal straightening .. .provoke his lusty impulses? Could it be that they’re actually made for each other?
Made for Each Other
by Virginia IronsideI destroy everything I touch... don't let me destroy you. When two strangers meet in a bank one day, sparks fly. Both are emotionally unstable but neither can resist the other and they embark on a passionate love affair. The constant threat of being torn apart by another woman does nothing to stifle the attraction between these lovers, only fuelling an obsessive relationship. As their lives become increasingly tangled, they realise their desire is both destructive and insatiable. From acclaimed author Virginia Ironside, a provocative and sensual novel about obsessive love.
Made for Each Other
by Doreen Owens MalekFROM THE CASE JOURNAL OF TONY BARRINGER:As an FBI agent I am sworn to do my duty. But now I am faced with choosing between my career and Jill Darcy.Sent in to protect Jill and her father, I never expected to fall for the innocent beauty. Everything about her soon sent me into a tailspin, but an agent can never get involved with his client, no matter how lovely.And if Jill ever found out what the second-secret-part of my mission was, she would never speak to me again. Unless...Maybe it's time I finally took a chance on my emotions-and Jill. Because sometimes a man has nothing left to lose...but his heart.
Made for Marriage
by Helen LaceyEquestrian Callie Jones was used to difficult parents at her riding school. But Noah Preston took the cake.How dare he question her teaching abilities, after his headstrong daughter paid no heed to rules-her teacher's or her father's?Single dad Noah was ready to apologize for overreacting. But he wasn't sorry for the way the stunning American riding instructor made him feel. And he soon learned that there was more to Callie than her smarts, sass and fire: a shattered heart that threatened to splinter even further. Could he make her see that he-and his family-were for keeps?