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Barefoot on a Starlit Night (Rendezvous Falls #3)
by Jo McNallyWith a little luck, this fake engagement just might become the real deal…Bridget McKinnon would do anything for her feisty ailing grandma Maura. She’ll even stay close to home and serve up green beer in the Purple Shamrock instead of pursuing her own culinary dreams. But money’s tight. So when a stranger with a sexy brogue asks about the apartment she’s renting out, Bridget hopes she’s landed a little piece of Irish luck…only to find she’s knee-deep in a crazy plan that’s turning her life upside down.College professor Finn O’Hearn needs this job in Rendezvous Falls—his visa may depend on it. If he can convince his beautiful but tightly wound landlord to be his pretend fiancée, his boss will be happy—as will Bridget’s matchmaking grandma and her meddling book club. Finn and Bridget fool (almost) everyone with their sizzling glances and toe-curling kisses…even as they tell themselves it’s only make-believe.Playing a part has never been so easy. But when love is real, it’s time to find the courage to start playing by heart…
The Barefoot Princess: The Lost Princesses #2 (Lost Princess Ser. #2)
by Christina DoddOnce upon a time...in a kingdom high in the Pyrenees, three young princesses were forced to flee the chaos in their land -- vanishing without a trace and lost to their people...until the day a courageous prince can bring each princess home.Life in exile has taught the passionate Princess Amy to hate injustice, and on the enchanting English isle of Summerwind, she finds injustice personified in the powerful and wickedly handsome Jermyn Edmondson, marquess of Northcliff. Since he has stolen the islanders' livelihood, Amy decides to steal him. She kidnaps the arrogant nobleman, chains him with his own manacles, and holds him for ransom.It's a simple plan, destined to succeed. Surely Jermyn's uncle will pay his ransom. Alas, his uncle would be delighted if someone killed his nephew and left him to inherit the title and fortune. And holding the furious, guileful, sensual Jermyn chained in her basement provides a challenge to Amy's restraint...and her virtue.How could such a little revenge and blackmail go so passionately wrong?
Barefoot Season (Blackberry Island #1)
by Susan MalleryMichelle Sanderson may appear to be a strong, independent woman, but on the inside, she's still the wounded girl who fled home years ago. A young army vet, Michelle returns to the quaint Blackberry Island Inn to claim her inheritance and recover from the perils of war. Instead, she finds the owner's suite occupied by the last person she wants to see.Carly Williams and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. And now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the inn's cheerful veneer.Single mother Carly has weathered rumors, lies and secrets for a lifetime, and is finally starting to move forward with love and life. But if the Blackberry Island Inn goes under, Carly and her daughter will go with it.To save their livelihoods, Carly and Michelle will undertake a turbulent truce. It'll take more than a successful season to move beyond their devastating past, but with a little luck and a beautiful summer, they may just rediscover the friendship of a lifetime.
Barefoot Storm (Barefoot Beach #2)
by R. W. ClingerTwenty-four-year-old Storm Darlington, wealthy mogul of Darlington Securities, decides to remove himself from his heavy workload in New York City and spend a month in Barefoot Beach, Florida.In Barefoot Beach, Trent Long is happy with his lifeguarding duties. He enjoys the sun, taking photos, and saving lives. But his world is turned upside down when Storm enters it. Sparks ignite the moment their two worlds collide. The only fly in the sunscreen ointment is Storm’s best friend, and retired Wall Street stock broker, Barbara Mullen.Storm is forced to rethink his romantic feelings for the sexy lifeguard when Barbara reveals some of Trent’s secrets. But there’s very little time to think because Barefoot Beach is threatened by hurricane Edwin. Threats also come from Barbara, who insists she’ll end her friendship with Storm if he doesn’t dump Trent.During the hurricane’s fury, Storm questions his relationship with Barbara, his busy life of finances in New York City, and the secrets he’s learned about Trent. Can Storm come to terms with all three? Will he be able to navigate the stormy waters of love, loss, and a possible future in Barefoot Beach?
Barefoot Summer: Barefoot Summer, Dancing With Fireflies, The Wishing Season, Married 'til Monday (A Chapel Springs Romance #1)
by Denise HunterMadison's heart has been closed for years. But one summer can change everything. In the years since her twin brother's drowning, Madison McKinley has struggled to put it behind her. Despite the support of her close-knit family and her gratifying job as a veterinarian in their riverside town, the loss still haunts her. To find closure, Madison sets out to fulfill her brother's dream of winning the town's annual regatta. But first she has to learn to sail, and fast. Beckett O'Reilly knows Madison is out of his league, but someone neglected to tell his heart. Now she needs his help--and he'll give it, because he owes her far more than she'll ever know. Madison will do anything--even work with the infamous Beckett O'Reilly--to reach her goal. And as much as she'd like to deny it, the chemistry between them is electrifying. As summer wanes, her feelings for him grow and a fledgling faith takes root in her heart. But Beckett harbors a secret that will test the limits of their new love. Can their romance survive summer's challenges? And will achieving her brother's dream give Madison the peace she desperately seeks? "Hold-your-breath romance, heartache, and laugh-out-loud moments. It's more than a good read. It's a delight." --Lisa T. Bergren, best-selling author of Glamorous Illusions "A compelling, romantic tale of hope, healing, and a love that's meant to be . . ." --Lisa Wingate, national best-selling author of Blue Moon Bay and Firefly Island
Barely a Lady (Drake's Rakes #1)
by Eileen DreyerOlivia Grace has secrets that could destroy her. One of the greatest of these is the Earl of Gracechurch, who married and divorced her five years earlier. Abandoned and disgraced, Grace has survived those years at the edge of respectability. Then she stumbles over Jack on the battlefield of Waterloo, and he becomes an even more dangerous secret. For not only is he unconscious, he is clad in an enemy uniform. But worse, when Jack finally wakes in Olivia's care, he can't remember how he came to be on a battlefield in Belgium. In fact, he can remember nothing of the last five years. He thinks he and Olivia are still blissfully together. To keep him from being hanged for a traitor, Olivia must pretend she and Jack are still married. To unearth the real traitors, Olivia and Jack must unravel the truth hidden within his faulty memory. To save themselves and the friends who have given them sanctuary, they must stand against their enemies, even as they both keep their secrets. In the end, can they risk everything to help Jack recover his lost memories, even though the truth may destroy them both?
Barely Behaving
by Jennifer LabrecqueThe moment veterinarian Niall Fortson spies Tammy Cooper sunbathing in the nude, he knows his new neighbor is naughty- and a knockout! With a bad reputation and a bad attitude, Tammy has trouble written all over her. And though Niall isn't looking for a scandal, he can't resist her. Luckily Tammy has a solution to cure them of their mutual case of lust- a two-week secret affair.Tammy soon realizes the boy next door is almost more man than she can handle. And she's enjoying handling him-a little too much. After all, someone with her track record is all wrong for a guy dreaming of white picket fences. Still, Niall's determined to be more to Tammy than just a boy toy. And with the way he makes her feel, Tammy's inclined to let him convince her....
Barely Bewitched
by Kimberly FrostWelcome to Duvall, Texas, where Tammy Jo Trask has just unleashed an accidental Armageddon. When Tammy Jo's misfiring magic attracts the attention of the World Association of Magic, a wand-wielding wizard and a menacing fire warlock show up to train her for a dangerous--and mandatory--challenge. But is there more to their arrival than they claim? The town comes unglued when a curse leads to a toxic spill of pixie dust and the doors between the human and faery worlds begin to open. To rescue the town and to face the challenge, Tammy needs help from the incredibly handsome Bryn Lyons, but the association known as WAM has declared him totally off-limits...
Barely A Bride (Free Fellows League #1)
by Rebecca Hagan LeeThe noblemen of the Free Fellows League have vowed to "avoid the inevitable leg-shackling to a female for as long as possible." But when Viscount Abernathy is called off to war, he must obey his father's wishes that he marry-and fast. <P> Abernathy is lucky to find Lady Alyssa as agreeable to a marriage of convenience as he is. But, two years later, scarred to his soul from the war, all Abernathy wants is love. And now he must win his wife's heart, by wooing the bride he left behind...
Barely Decent
by Jennifer LabrecqueSEVEN DAYS OF SUN, SAND...Phoebe Matthews plans for everything. And now that she has the job of her dreams, she's ready to check the next thing off her list-matrimony. Only, her boyfriend isn't exactly rushing to propose. So she plans to get him inspired by arranging a romantic Caribbean holiday. And of course, her best friend, Ryan, and his girlfriend will want to come along, too.... ...AND SEX, SEX, SEX!Ryan Palmer doesn't think Phoebe planned for this.... No sooner do they hit the beach than their "other halves" fall instantly in lust-with each other! Worse, the sensual rhythm of the island soon seduces Ryan and Phoebe into discovering that best friends make incredible lovers. Phoebe's solution? To give in to temptation and get this sex stuff out of their systems for good. And Ryan can only hope that this plan works as well as her first one....
Barely Even Friends: A Novel
by Mae BennettA grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy tale adaptations, and readers of Julie Murphy and Falon Ballard, will adore Mae Bennett&’s debut romance.Bellamy Price has just been offered the job of a lifetime: lead contractor on the restoration of the mysterious and sprawling Killington Estate. If she meets the owner&’s ridiculous timeline, she&’ll finally make a name for herself in this male-dominated industry. But when she rolls up her sleeves, slips on her suspenders, and shows up at the crumbling mansion, Bellamy finds the estate very much occupied. After a traumatic car accident that left his parents dead and himself injured, Oliver Killington, heir to the Killington empire, took up residence as the grumpy caretaker of his grandfather&’s mansion. None too pleased by the presence of the hammer-wielding woman who&’s moved into his house, Oliver tries to block her at every turn.But when Bellamy discovers Oliver&’s facing his own ultimatum from his grandfather, the two form a cautious truce, which leads to flying sparks that are definitely not from faulty wiring. As Bellamy restores the gleam to the Killington Estate, she&’ll have to decide if the walls she&’s built around herself are worth knocking down to make space for someone else.Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, this clever, steamy debut novel will have readers rooting for this Beauty and her Beast until the very last page.
Barely Legal 1 (Barely Legal #1)
by Kailin GowFor new lawyer Laura Turner, there is a fine line between what's right and what is barely legal when she starts her new job at a Mysterious Firm... For Laura Turner, helping others had been her way of coping and forgetting a past so painful, she had to hide it from the ones she loved or risk going insane. Helping her best friend Serena Singleton start a new life free from a dark past, made her feel she was helping herself move forward. Laura, whose family ran in the same circle as billionaire composer Sebastian Sorensen and lived a life many would envy, had secrets of her own, and it had been years since she’d lived free of the same addiction that consumed her friend Serena. When Laura moved to Los Angeles to work at a law firm who hired her to start even without her passing the bar, she meets the mysterious and sexy Peter Townshend, whose irresistible charm and take charge personality brings out a part of her she had hidden for years. Hidden behind a wall of secrets and giving her his orders, she only has his seductive voice to guide her to do his bidding. He knows all her buttons. He knows all about her. He knows she’s been a bad girl. He knows good girls do bad things sometimes…even things that are… Barely Legal. Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance Suspense Series recommended for 18+. This is a Kailin Romance book that is recommended for 18 and up due to mature subject matter and adult content. Kailin Romance books are new adult, adult or erotica fiction by Kailin Gow. ^^This series is a dark romance with steamy scenes and mature themes for 18 and up.
Barely Legal 2 (Barely Legal #2)
by Kailin GowI was at the wrong place at the wrong time... My name is Laura Turner. I was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and now I may be accused of murder. I get a call from a mysterious man named Peter Townshend who says he knows all about me. He can save my career before it even gets started. He's the powerful ex-MMA fighter turned lawyer who instructs me what to do. I have no choice but to do what he tells me to do, and it is making me so very intrigued by him. Including a budding desire for him. But can I trust him? I've only heard his sexy voice this entire time, not actually seen him. Now I will, and he said that it will not be under circumstances I want to remember... Barely Legal 2 by Kailin Gow New Adult/Adult Contemporary Suspense Thriller for 18+ due to mature subject matter. This is a Kailin Romance book that is recommended for 18 and up due to mature subject matter and adult content.
Barely Mistaken
by Jennifer LabrecqueMéNAGE À TROIS?Librarian Olivia Cooper, daughter of the town drunk, will do almost anything to gain respectability-even marry wealthy, but oh-so-dull, Adam Rutledge. But the night of the local costume party, Adam's anything but dull. Suddenly her would-be fiancé is daring, dangerous...and very, very sexy. Only, Olivia never guesses that the right chemistry will lead her into the wrong bed.... Rebel Luke Rutledge thinks he's only saving Olivia from his brother's greedy machinations when he takes Adam's place at the party. But once Olivia is in his arms, Luke can't think at all! The attraction is immediate, the sex explosive...and the truth disastrous. Olivia might have wanted Adam-but she can't keep her hands off Luke. So what else can this bad boy do but seduce her into saying yes?
The Bargain
by Jane Ashford"A scintillating Regency adventure filled with...dark and dangerous action." -Affaire de Coeur "Charmingly written, by a deft hand." -RT Book ReviewsA scientifically minded noblemanLord Alan Gresham is the sixth son of the Duke of Langford and, as such, has been allowed to remain at Oxford to pursue his scientific studies. When the prince regent asks him to debunk the "ghost" of a dead actress haunting Carlton House, he cannot refuse, and is forced back to the Society he deplores. But upon meeting the daughter of the alleged ghost, his calm, logical investigation is disrupted.Learns the breathless chemistry of desire Ariel Harding doesn't believe in ghosts, but she's determined to investigate this haunting. Her mother recently committed suicide, and Ariel is desperate to find the reason. She'll work with Alan because he has access to Prinny's resources, but she never dreamed she'd make a perilous bargain with a man who's as maddeningly arrogant as he is confoundedly attractive...
The Bargain
by Christine S. FeldmanTomboy Shannon Mahoney has always been a lot more comfortable with power tools than high heels or lipstick, and she wishes she could reinvent herself and finally tell her perfect boss, Drew Kingston, she has had a crush on him since high school. But she is just as tongue-tied and awkward around him now as she ever was, and long-familiar patterns are hard things from which to break free . . .Ladies' man Michael is a former bad boy looking for redemption. He is desperate to atone for past mistakes that he made with his family, but younger brother Drew has cut him out of his life and refuses to even speak to him. Which means Michael needs help getting to Drew.And so he approaches Shannon with a proposition: If she will get Drew to agree to hear him out, Michael will mentor Shannon in how to win his brother's heart. Suspicious of Michael's motives, Shannon initially enters into the bargain just to make sure Michael isn't actually in town to cause trouble for Drew, but the two unlikely allies are surprised to discover they enjoy each other's company far more than either expected.Shannon starts to realize that maybe love isn't about reinventing yourself after all. It's about finding your perfect match.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Bargain (Basic Ser.)
by Mary Jo PutneyMismatched lovers and unexpected attraction catch fire in this timeless novel by the New York Times bestselling author and legend in historical romance Mary Jo Putney. . .Forced to wed to keep her inheritance, independent Lady Jocelyn Kendal finds an outrageous solution: she proposes marriage to Major David Lancaster, an officer dying from his Waterloo wounds. In return for making her his wife, she will provide for his governess sister. But after the bargain is struck and the marriage is made, the major makes a shocking, miraculous recovery. Though they agree to an annulment, such matters take time. . .time enough for David to realize he is irrevocably in love with his wife. Haunted by her past, Jocelyn refuses to trust the desire David ignites in her. She never counted on a real husband, least of all one who would entice her to be a real wife. But some bargains are made to be broken--and his skilled courtship is impossible to resist. . .
The Bargain (Finding Home #1)
by Catherine StangIn the midst of war, two enemies will make a bargain that will change their lives forever. Major Joel Bradshaw is the Chief Medical Officer in charge of setting up a new front line hospital for the Union Army. Unfortunately, his first task is to evict the women who live in the big plantation house he must commandeer. Strong-willed Cassandra Beaumont is determined not to allow the Yankees take her home. But when her sister-in-law develops complications during labor, Cassie is forced to swallow her pride and ask the Yankee doctor she just threatened for his help. All she has to barter with are her nursing skills and so she proposes a trade that will bring her loyalties into question. Joel, however, soon finds himself wanting much more than a business arrangement. Torn between his orders as an officer and his desire to protect Cassie, Joel finds a way to ensure the safety of all the Beaumont women - if only Cassie will say yes! Sometimes home is where you least expect it. Genre: Romance / Historical Fiction Read the amazing sequel by Catherine Stang: DARE TO LOVE [FINDING HOME SERIES BOOK 2]
The Bargain Bride
by Barbara MetzgerIt was a match made not in heaven, but in pound notes - an arranged engagement between a girl of thirteen and a lord's younger son. Since then, thirteen years have passed, and as her betrothed has been sowing his wild oats, Penny has grown up, grown impatient, and grown resentful. In fact, she's vowed never to marry the man who blighted her life and destroyed her dreams. Viscount Westfield is happy enough to return the bridal dowry. But after one look at Penny, Westfield knows he can never, ever let her go . . .
A Bargain Called Marriage
by Kate WelshFeisty tomboy Samantha Hopewell wasn't the marrying kind--and neither was her handsome new housemate, Italian speedboat driver Nic Verdini. But when the sexy, oh-so-charming playboy was nearly killed in an accident, Sam reluctantly found herself playing nursemaid until her mother's infamous godson recovered. Nic couldn't deny his attraction to his beautiful caregiver, nor could he ignore the buried emotions she stirred. When an unexpected medical diagnosis gave Sam only a short time to get pregnant and have the child she'd always dreamed of, Nic volunteered for the job. Would their marriage, born of necessity, help them find the love and family they'd always wanted?
Bargain Hunting: A Novel
by Rhonda PolleroA stylish new caper in the acclaimed series starring the deliciously addictive, designer bargain-hunting paralegal Finley Anderson Tanner!Getting framed has never been a good look.Fashionista paralegal Finley Anderson Tanner’s hands are fuller than a coupon-clipping soccer mom’s at a BOGO sale. She’s in a fierce eBay bidding war to buy parts for her DIY Rolex, she’s finally taking on some criminal cases at work, and she’s torn between two drop-dead gorgeous men—her ultra-responsible boss Tony Caprelli and badboy private eye Liam McGarrity. Just when she thinks life is out of curveballs, Liam shows up at her house with a bullet wound—and a shocking confession. When Liam was a cop, he was framed for shooting a teenage boy in a drug bust. Now the same gun used to shoot the kid has resurfaced at the homicide scene of his ex-partner. On the run from the police, Liam needs Finley’s help to clear his name. How can she say no to the man who always bails her out of trouble—even if it means incurring Tony’s wrath when he learns she’s aiding and abetting a fugitive? But the murderer is clever, and if Finley’s not careful, she’s going to shop till she drops . . . dead.
A Bargain Struck
by Liz HarrisA marriage of necessity grows into a love worth fighting for in a historical romance offering a “vivid portrayal of 1880s mid-west America” (Daily Mail). In 1887 Wyoming, widower Connor Maguire advertises for a wife to raise his young daughter, work the homestead, and—he hopes—bear him a son. And on paper, Ellen O’Sullivan appears to be everything Connor needs in a wife. Although Connor tries his best to be as mannerly as possible under the circumstances, it soon becomes clear that Ellen may have been less than truthful about herself and her reasons for coming west—a fact that Connor considers a breach of their agreement he may not be able to forgive. But as their personal feelings blur the boundaries of their deal—and they bear the hardships of the frontier side-by-side—they begin to wonder if their marriage could be a far more intimate arrangement . . . “Engrossing. A thoroughly enjoyable read, full of romance and with enough treachery and intrigue to keep you rooting for Ellen until the last page.” —Historical Novels Review
A Bargain with Fate
by Ann Elizabeth CreeA pretend engagement, but real feelingsIt was the ideal way of stopping his family's attempts to marry him off to the first available female. All Michael, Lord Stamford, needed was a respectable female desperate enough to agree to his plan. And then Rosalyn, Lady Jeffreys, called on him to demand the return of her family's estate, which Michael had won in a card game....Michael was surprised to find that it was almost agreeable to pretend to be the adoring fiance. That was, until he kissed Rosalyn-a real kiss!
Bargain with the Billionaire Collection (Uncut #3)
by Sarah Morgan Michelle Smart Melanie Milburne Louise FullerGet swept away with these classic billionaire romances by four talented Presents authors, all in one exciting collection!Million-Dollar Love-Child by Sarah MorganKimberley Townsend’s little boy is in danger, and the only person who can help is his father, Brazilian billionaire Luc Santoro. Luc doesn’t even know his son even exists, and believes Kimberley to be a lying gold digger. He’ll give her the money, but he wants something in return… Yet Kimberley’s no longer the naive virgin he bedded years ago. And she’s about to make him lose control in ways he never imagined…!Claiming His One-Night Baby by Michelle SmartOne night… Seeing Natasha Pellegrini at her husband’s funeral propels Matteo Manaserro back to a time before she shattered his trust. Caught in a potent mix of emotion, they surrender to their explosive passion!One secret… Unable to share the truth about her sexless marriage, Natasha was a virgin until Matteo’s touch branded her as his.One baby… When Matteo discovers Natasha is pregnant he knows they must present a united front. He might never trust her—but he’s intent on claiming his baby. Except he hasn’t bargained on their insatiable chemistry binding them together so completely!A Virgin for a Vow by Melanie MilburneLondon’s top relationship columnist Abby Hart can’t tell anyone her biggest secret: not only is her perfect fiancé entirely fictional, she is also utterly untouched. Invited to attend a prestigious charity ball with her Ôhusband-to-be’, she throws herself upon the mercy of brooding millionaire Luke Shelverton.After his own engagement ended tragically, Luke is reluctant to take credit for Abby’s diamond ring. But to protect her reputation he agrees to a convenient arrangement… Except Abby’s effervescence kindles a fire he’s tempted to indulge. And uncovering her innocence compels Luke to initiate his temporary fiancée into all the sinful delights of the bridal bed!Blackmailed Down the Aisle by Louise FullerÔWhat’s it to be—me, or the police?’ Out-of-work actress Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother—even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming. When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events soon take a wild turn—he demands Daisy become his temporary wife!Swept into Rollo’s world, Daisy’s caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy’s guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle…
A Bargain with the Boss: Take Me, Cowboy A Bargain With The Boss Reunited With The Rebel Billionaire (Chicago Sons #3)
by Barbara DunlopWith her boss, it's all work and all pleasure! Only from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop! For years, Tuck Tucker has played the role of carefree billionaire. Yet when his brother goes MIA, Tuck takes over the family empire. He knows what he has to do-and who he needs. Getting his brother's dedicated assistant to help, however, is tricky. Amber Bowen is smart, sexy and determined to keep his brother's whereabouts a secret. But everyone has a weakness, and Tuck won't lose a fortune...or an opportunity with Amber. He's found the perfect way to tempt her into making a bargain with the boss.