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Measure of a Man
by Bonnie DeeOne man discovers the power of love and fights to restore his damaged heart. Danger closes in and worlds collide as evil seeks to find the measure of a man!Sweet and cynical--when a pure soul plumbs the depths of a damaged heart.Ian Black believes in one thing--self-preservation. A petty criminal and drifter, he is cynical and solitary until the night his world collides with that of psychic healer, Mirabai Kashi. On the run from megalomaniac Raymond Brody, Mira took a mysterious box containing a key component of the Destroyers' plan for obtaining world power. Ian learns about the Terran realm and becomes Mira's reluctant accomplice in transporting the box to KOTE headquarters. Through capture and torture, he discovers within himself a conscience and capacity to love he never suspected.
The Measure of a Man (Most Likely To . . . #3)
by Marie FerrarellaJane JacksonThis quiet girl has battled loneliness since a car accident left her an orphan and an unhappy marriage left her alone with a small child. Now a devoted single mom and assistant to everyone's favourite English professor, Jane has no time for romance--not even with the boy, now man, she'd never been able to forget...Smith ParkerSmith seemed to have it all: good looks, good grades and limitless opportunities. But when he was falsely accused of stealing, a much-needed scholarship evaporated along with his motivation--and the college dropout became resigned to a life of menial jobs. Still the right woman might make him see that it's never too late to reclaim what might have been...
The Measure of a Man (The Mark of a Man and The Measure of a Man)
by Maggie LeeSequel to The Mark of a ManAfter narrowly escaping the sinister plotting of Anthony Arlen's City Guard and the wrath of the outlawed Sun League, Kit Porter and his friends, Alec Weston and Robert Warren, must flee or risk capture--or worse. With enemies dogging their every move, the friends risk a brief, heartbreaking meeting with Kit's mother before pushing on to the town of Ludlow. There, they enlist the aid of Jamie McEwen, a rich merchant and old friend of Alec's, who offers them a way out. But in order to make good their escape, they must first reach Boston, a port city on the other side of the country. The tense journey across England tests Alec and Kit's growing feelings for each other, while forcing Robert to confront unresolved guilt over past loyalties and actions. Just when escape seems within reach, the Sun League closes in, and the three friends face a desperate battle to evade the awful fate in store for them.
Measure of Grace (Mail Order Bride #8)
by Al Lacy Joanna LacyRomance and revenge, hot tempers, and cold feet frame a gripping story set in rural Elkton, Idaho, in the 1860s. Young Jordan Shaw angers easily and lives wildly, experiencing prison and kidnapping before his family attempts to tame him with marriage. To avoid their choice, he seeks a mail order bride, pretty Diana Morrow, who suffers the abuse of a violent father before escaping her tumultuous family home. When Diana arrives in Elkton and finds Jordan suddenly missing, will a handsome distraction change her destiny? How three young people's paths entwine -- and how God meets each deep need with sufficient grace -- make this riveting story both vastly entertaining and faith-inspiring.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Measure of Katie Calloway: A Novel
by Serena MillerThe Civil War has ended, but in Katie Calloway's Georgia home conflict still rages. To protect herself and her young brother from her violent and unstable husband, she flees north, finding anonymity and sanctuary as the cook in a Northwoods lumber camp. The camp owner, Robert Foster, wonders if the lovely woman he's hired has the grit to survive the never-ending work and harsh conditions of a remote pine forest in winter. Katie wonders if she can keep her past a secret from a man she is slowly growing to love. <p><p>With grace and skill, Serena Miller brings to life a bygone era. From the ethereal, snowy forest and the warm cookstove to the rowdy shanty boys and the jagged edges of the saw, every detail is perfectly rendered, transporting the reader back to the time when pine was king, men were made of iron, and rivers were choked with logs on the way to the sawmills. Readers will have a hard time leaving the Northwoods when they turn the last page.
A Measure of Love: A Pound Of Flesh Book 3 (ebook) (A Pound of Flesh #5)
by Sophie JacksonFrom award-winning fanfic phenomenon Sophie Jackson, the third novel in the sexy and emotionally intense blockbuster A Pound of Flesh series.Life in New York for ex-con Riley Moore is pretty damn good, until a call from his mother shatters the calm: his father has suffered his second heart attack in two years and is in a critical condition. Leaving everything behind, Riley flies home to Michigan for the first time in five years to support his mother and do his best to make amends with his father. He also tries not to think about Lexie Pierce, the only girl he ever truly cared about, and who broke his heart. When they inevitably meet, memories of their love make Riley yearn to reconnect, despite the pain they both suffered. Though she's wary, and has a secret she's hidden from him for five years, Lexie has little willpower when it comes to Riley and she agrees. Besides, after all that has gone before, she owes it to both of them to find out if they can love each other again. Can they both overcome their sorrow and secrets and finally share their life together? A powerful new voice in modern romance, Sophie Jackson has crafted a passionate love story with unforgettable characters that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
A Measure of Love: A powerful, addictive love story (A Pound of Flesh)
by Sophie JacksonA Measure of Love is the fifth title in the A Pound of Flesh series from fan-fiction superstar Sophie Jackson.From the fanfic phenomenon whose debut A Pound of Flesh had over 4.5 million reads. Fans of Samantha Young, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Jamie McGuire, Katy Evans and Prison Break will find Sophie Jackson's powerful love stories utterly addictive and unforgettable. Can true love heal the deepest scars?Riley Moore: Ex-con Riley Moore never forgot the pain of losing his first love. But he doesn't hesitate to return to Michigan when his family needs him - even though it's inevitable he'll see the girl who broke his heart.Lexie Pierce: Lexie has a secret she's hidden from Riley for five years. As much as she wants to reconnect with him, she doesn't know if he will ever be able to forgive her when he finds out. Yet when they meet again, memories of their love burn as brightly as ever, despite the pain they both suffered. Can they finally overcome the sorrow of the past and share their life together?Loyalty. Redemption. All-consuming love against the odds. Prepare to fall for the powerful storytelling of Sophie Jackson. Check out the whole A Pound of Flesh series: A Pound of Flesh, Love and Always, An Ounce of Hope, Fate and Forever and A Measure of Love.
A Measure of Love
by Lindsay McKennaA MEASURE OF LOVE...That was what Rafe Kincaid offered her. Yet Jessie knew it wasn't enough-for either of them. She'd come to protect the wild horses that roamed his land. But one look at the proud, defiant rancher was enough to warn her-it was her heart that was in danger. Rafe had lost love once to tragedy, and Jessie feared she could never persuade him to take that chance again. OR could she? Could their passion convince him to abandon the past...before history repeated itself?
Measuring the Sky
by Francis GideonBen Halifax is still hurting over an old break-up, so he decides to spend Friday night inside the Philadelphia Crime Lab doing extra work. He's surprised when coworker Charlie Page shows up. Though the two have worked together for years, being together in the lab on a Friday night eats at Ben in ways he doesn’t want to think about.Charlie reveals that he's giving up his Friday to watch the Lyrid Meteor shower -- also known as April's Shooting Stars. It’s a rare and spectacular event, and Charlie invites Ben along for the show. Ben agrees, but not without some reservation.As the night wears on, Ben finds himself wanting more than simple friendship from Charlie. Will shooting stars finally give Ben what he needs, or will it be another love story cliché that fails to live up to reality?
Meat
by Opal CarewJust one taste isn't enough...I ran into Rex Keene--literally--when I was trying to catch my flight and his muscled, tattooed arms stopped my fall. Then our flight gets canceled, and we're stranded in the same hotel room together...it ended up being the steamiest night of my life. All I knew is that I had to see him again. I just didn't expect him to show up a week later in the restaurant I manage...as our new head chef. But the generous, tender man I spent that night with is gone; instead he's arrogant, demanding, and terrorizing the staff.But he won't give up until we're together - and I'm not sure I can stay away. Which man is real? Who is Rex Keene?From bestselling author Opal Carew, take a bite of Meat.
Meat Mallet
by Rick R. ReedSteven's cruising the Chicago lakefront park when he meets the man in the Jeep. He seems nice. He seems sexy. He seems like the kind of guy Steven could have a very good time with. When the guy invites him to his place, Steven doesn't hesitate to accept.But when Steven gets back to the guy's apartment, he realizes, too late, there's more on the menu than just sex. Steven has fallen into the hands of a very hungry predator ... and he may never escape.
The Meatball Mistress
by Tiffany N YorkCara Manzoni flees Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, to the Jersey Shore after catching her fiancé cheating with her hairdresser. Problem is she has no clothes, no money, and no place to go. This is not where she thought she’d be at almost thirty years old. <P><P>Ryan Garridy is a diehard commitment-phobe, struggling to keep his Italian restaurant afloat. The last thing he wants is a high-maintenance woman in his life. <P><P> So when Cara runs out on her check and then faints at his feet the next day, he knows she’s trouble with a capital T. It still doesn’t stop him from offering her a job and a place to stay. There’s something feisty and compelling about this woman, and no matter how hard he tries, he just can’t seem to say no to her. Or her Sicilian meatballs. <P><P>Since Cara has sworn off men, it’s no big deal that Ryan is sexy and charming—until she decides the only way to stop obsessing over her ex is to obsess over someone new. Ryan makes her forget about her ex a little too well, but falling for him could set her up for a whole new world of hurt. <P><P>One man, one woman, both wounded by love. Will they be able to overcome their demons and learn to trust again? If the undeniable passion between these two doesn’t keep them together, the mouth-watering food will. <P><P>Sensuality Level: Sensual
La mecànica del cor
by Mathias MalzieuImaginat la nit més freda de la història. La neu cau sobre la ciutat dEdimburg. Dalt dun turó neix el petit Jack, amb el cor malmès, però. Li caldrà substituir-lo per un rellotge de fusta, un cor artificial del qual dependrà la seva vida. Acompanyem Jack en la seva aventura quixotesca a la recerca de lamor des dels freds carrerons escocesos fins a una radiant ciutat andalusa. Compte, però! Jack haurà de seguir unes normes per sobreviure:U: NO TOQUIS LES AGULLES.Dos: DOMINA LA RÀBIA.Tres: NO TENAMORIS MAI.LA MECÀNICA DEL COR DEPÈN DAIXÒ.Desitgem sort a Jack i recordem que, com passa en aquest conte per a nens i nenes grans, tots hem patit alguna vegada per causa dun cor voluble.
La mecánica del corazón
by Mathias MalzieuUn cuento de hadas que transporta al lector a un mundo poético en el que todos somos como niños grandes, en un mundo donde lo más importante es el amor. Imagina la noche más fría de la historia: La nieve cae sobre la ciudad de Edimburgo. En lo alto de una colina nace el pequeño Jack, pero su corazón está dañado. Y por eso necesitará reemplazarlo por un reloj de madera, un corazón artificial del que dependerá su vida. Acompañaremos a Jack en su aventura quijotesca desde las frías callejuelas escocesas hasta una radiante ciudad andaluza, en busca del amor. Pero ¡cuidado!, Jack debe seguir unas reglas para sobrevivir: Uno: NO TOQUES LAS AGUJAS.Dos: DOMINA TU CÓLERA.Tres: NO TE ENAMORES NUNCA. La mecánica del corazón depende de ello... Deseemos suerte a Jack, y recordemos que, como en este cuento para niños grandes, todos hemos sufrido alguna vez por nuestro voluble corazón. La crítica ha dicho...«En este relato gótico unos ven reflejos de Tim Burton y otros de Lewis Carroll.»El País «La mecánica del corazón es una joya. Con este libro se siente el impulso de comprarlo de diez en diez ejemplares para poder regalarlo a nuestros seres queridos.»Philippe Manche, SOIR «Esta novela es el as de corazones del año literario. Un libro que nos transporta, lleno de alegría, magia y amor. ¡Su lectura es urgente!»Amazon.com «Lectura altamente recomendable.»Babelia (El País) «Mathias Malzieu confirma su talento de narrador con este cuento de acento gótico y clásico.»Olivier Nuc, Le Figaro Magazine
Meccanici alla prova (Wrench Wars - Gli assi dei motori #1)
by L. A. Witt Sara BenattiWrench Wars - Gli assi dei motoriAll’ officina di Jim Irving sono tutti entusiasti per Wrench Wars – Gli assi dei motori, un nuovo reality show sulle officine. O meglio, tutti tranne il talentuoso meccanico Chandler Scott, l’unico dipendente che ha rifiutato di firmare il contratto. I suoi colleghi gli stanno facendo pressione perché senza Chandler e le sue interazioni esplosive con il loro capo nessuno farà parte dello show. L’unico alleato di Chandler è il figlio di Jim, Mark, che è costretto a lavorare con il padre finché non riuscirà a ripagare il proprio debito studentesco o non troverà un lavoro migliore, e che da un po’ è l’amante segreto di Chandler. Poi un incontro galante nell’officina esplode in faccia a entrambi, dando al network le armi per ricattarli. Chandler è messo all’angolo, e Mark deve decidere fin dove è disposto a spingersi per proteggere l’uomo con cui condivide il letto… e che potrebbe avergli rubato il cuore.
The Mechanical Chrysanthemums
by Felicitas IveyHachisuka Narihiro is a pilot in the Shogun's elite unit of musha-ki, robotic armor automated by steam and magic for the defense of Nippon in a slowly modernizing 19th Century, when he's requested to help with political negotiations. Compromises are difficult, with American Admiral Perry determined to open Japan to the West but only on his terms. Like most Western leaders, the admiral is unaware of the advances the Japanese have made with steam and thinks Nippon is an isolated and backward nation. Narihiro's uncle, the twelfth Tokugawa Shogun, believes Narihiro is the best man for the duty. Despite his extensive training, plans might not go as well as expected. With the American delegation comes closeted former Pennsylvania Dutch farmer, Maarten Zook, a shy translator who catches Narihiro's interest. As negotiations stall, the Japanese are left with few options to convince America that Nippon is its equal. Japan is ready to open its borders, but a show of force may be needed, and that force may destroy the budding relationship between Narihiro and Maarten.
Mechanical Failure (Epic Failure Trilogy #1)
by Joe ZiejaA smooth-talking ex-sergeant, accustomed to an easygoing peacetime military, unexpectedly rejoins the fleet and finds soldiers preparing for the strangest thing—war.The two hundred years’ (and counting) peace is a time of tranquility that hasn’t been seen since...well, never. Mankind in the Galactic Age had finally conquered war, so what was left for the military to do but drink and barbecue? That’s the kind of military that Sergeant R. Wilson Rogers lived in before he left the fleet to become a smuggler. But it turns out that smuggling is hard. Like getting-arrested-for-dealing-with-pirates-and-forced-back-into-service kind of hard. It doesn’t seem so bad—the military was a perpetual tiki party anyway—but when Rogers returns after only a year away, something has changed. These are soldiers—actual soldiers doing actual soldier things like preparing for a war that Rogers is sure doesn’t exist. Rogers vows to put a stop to all this nonsense—even if it means doing actual work. With an experienced ear for military double-speak, Zieja has created a remarkable and sarcastic adventure.
Mechanical Magic (The Laitha Chronicles)
by Lorraine UlrichA Laitha Chronicles TaleWhen Aster Genisov, a creator of mechanical novelties, is asked to help a wounded elf, his special talents and painful past could be the key to the elf's survival. Y'rean was born to touch the sky, but when his wings are destroyed by a cruel master, not even the life he begins to build with Aster can assuage his despair. Aster has the means to help him--it's written in his gypsy blood--but is love enough for Aster to face his past and embrace his talent for mechanical magic?
Mechanically Inclined
by Jena WadeCal Foster has sworn off men. He is never going to date anyone again, ever. But as the saying goes, never say never, because Josh Gibson isn't just anyone. Jena Wade brings you all the passion you could hope for in her hot, new contemporary romance, Mechanically Inclined.Cal Foster has experienced a heartbreak or two in his life. And because of that, he's sworn off men. No dating from here on out.Enter Josh Gibson, the new man in a small town where everyone knows everyone's business. Cal can't help but run into Josh everywhere. When Josh works up the courage to ask Cal on a date, Cal is unable to say no. But a date is all it can be.Content Notes: Hot, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, Contemporary, GLBT, M/M
The Mechanics of Love
by Emery C. WaltersWhen he turned sixteen, Nick inherited his grandfather’s unidentified junk car left behind the family garage. It could end his unhappy gay life if he learns how to fix it, so over the years, self-pity and enough of his father’s gin lead Nick to a plan.With the help of a gorgeous instructor named Harry, Nick becomes an apprentice automobile mechanic. When the car finally starts, a very drunk Nick puts his plan to work.But the car has other ideas, and Nick has to call for a tow. His plan quickly changes the moment Harry steps out of the tow truck. Will the unidentified classic car lead Nick to love?
Medal Up: A Winter Games Duology
by Nicole Flockton Fiona MarsdenTwo couples tread on thin ice at the Pyeongchang Winter Games in this captivating duology—but love has Olympic-sized impact on their dreams.Fighting Their Attraction: Snowboarder Brady Thompson landed in Seoul favored to win elusive gold. But instead of fresh powder, he finds that a past he can’t escape is twisting his half-pipe into knots. Figure skater Arielle Baldwin is determined to win a medal so she can walk away from her coach mom’s stranglehold on her life. Can a good girl and a bad boy reaching for their dreams make for a dynamic duo? Man of Ice: How can the Games go so wrong for friendly, upbeat Maybelle Li? Her ex-skating partner is raining on her parade with memories of the past, and her current partner, Bohdan Dovzhenko, is the hottest thing to hit the ice this decade—and the coldest companion. He’s all work and no conversation beyond grunts and commands. But as their medal hopes rise, so does Bohdan’s word count. He’s not made of stone, and being locked outside of Belle’s sunshine is simply no fun. Now their growing closeness may be too hot to dismiss—but will it burn down their chance to forge a new future as well? Sensuality Level: Sensual
El medallón de la luna
by Alba G. Callejas«De nuevo, otro ciclo, otro año... y todo seguía igual en Revandar. Bueno, no exactamente igual.» Revandar lleva años invariable. Un pueblito tranquilo de gentes tranquilas, sin sobresaltos. Hace mucho que la magia y las intrigas han desaparecido. Las gentes de la aldea viven tiempos felices en los verdes prados y suaves colinas del valle que es su hogar. Para Belania, su mundo es encantador... aunque se complica a medida que crece. Cada vez tiene más responsabilidades en la granja de sus padres y menos tiempo para aferrarse a los juegos de infancia y a sus amigos de siempre. Lo único que permanece igual es su amistad con los jóvenes del pueblo, sobre todo con su mejor amiga, Aleanna. Y sin embargo, cuando esta se marcha a la ciudad, dejándola solo con un colgante de recuerdo, todo su mundo se tambalea. Y Conrado está ahí para estabilizarla, con sus ojos amables y sus manos firmes, sus palabras cálidas y su sonrisa, que hace que el corazón le revolotee en el pecho. Hasta que durante ese plenilunio ese colgante se ilumina. Un corazón dividido. Una amistad inquebrantable... y el brillo de una amatista.
Meddling with a Millionaire
by Cat SchieldEmma Montgomery wouldn't be manipulated into marriage as part of Daddy's business deal-even if he cut off access to her trust fund until she complied. The talented jewelry designer would just make her own way. Or go down trying. Too bad her intended groom-maverick businessman and former crush Nathan Case-made her stubborn stance so difficult. The heat of his touch had her nearly betraying herself at every turn. Resisting Nathan and regaining her money were the name of the game-but meddling with this millionaire might land her right back in his arms!
Medea: A Delphic Woman Novel (Delphic Women Series #1)
by Kerry GreenwoodWho can you turn to when society spits you out?Former LA prosecutor Cal Claxton has escaped to the Oregon wine country after his wife's suicide, determined to live a less-harried life. He's gotten a dog for company and takes pleasure in simple things like hiking, fishing, and crafting gourmet meals from the area's bounty, which he enjoys with local wines. He has no career ambitions, other than to sustain a small practice that will allow him to pay his bills. Then he's approached by a homeless street artist from Portland who wants him to take on the cold case investigation of his mother's murder. The young man believes his mother's boyfriend killed her eight years earlier, but the police were never able to solve the case. Cal turns him away. But his conscience won't let him rest…Cal takes on the case against his better judgment. Soon, however, the street artist is charged with the boyfriend's murder, and Cal has to battle bias from the press, police, and public, along with his own doubts about his client in order to determine who has committed both crimes—and why.
Medianoche (Medianoche #Volumen 1)
by Claudia GrayUn internado donde nada es lo que parece. Dos jóvenes atraídos por una fuerza magnética. Un secreto oscuro y peligroso. Y una única certeza: entregarse al amor es jugar con fuego. Primera entrega de la serie paranormal romántica «Medianoche». «Lucas me estrechó contra su pecho con tanta fuerza que apenas pude respirar. Fue un beso profundo y lento, impetuoso y delicado, mil veces distinto. Perfecto en todas sus facetas. Se me cayó la chaqueta de los hombros y mis brazos quedaron expuestos al aire. Deslizó las manos por mi espalda para protegerme del frío nocturno y sentí sus palmas en mis omoplatos y sus dedos en mi columna. Lucas me besó en la boca, en las mejillas, en la oreja, en el cuello. -Bianca -dijo en un dulce susurro que sentí en la piel. Los labios de Lucas rozaban mi cuello-. Deberíamos parar.» Una atracción magnética.Un juego prohibido.