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Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogamy
by Rachel KrantzAn award-winning journalist chronicles her first open relationship with &“breathtaking honesty&” (Los Angeles Times) in this &“sexy, messy, necessary look at polyamory&” (The Advocate).FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Them When Rachel Krantz met and fell for Adam, he told her that he was looking for a committed partnership—just one that did not include monogamy. Intrigued and more than a little nervous, Krantz decided to see whether their love could coexist with the freedom to date other people. Could they strike an exquisite balance between intimacy and independence, and find a way to feel passion for each other once the honeymoon phase ended? Krantz documents her dive into polyamory, from Brooklyn sex parties to swinging and beyond, in her extraordinary debut memoir. As she attempts to write a new plot for her love story with Adam, she runs up against miscommunications, gaslighting, and ancient power dynamics, and seeks solid ground in a relationship where the rules are ever-shifting. An award-winning journalist, she interviewed scientists, psychologists, and people living and loving outside the mainstream as she searched to understand what polyamory would do to her heart, her mind, and her life. With an unflinching eye and page-turning storytelling, Open is groundbreaking in both its documentarian approach to polyamory and its explicit subject matter. From debilitating anxiety spirals to heart-opening connections with the men and women she dates, Rachel puts her whole self on the line as she attempts to redefine what a relationship is—or could be.
Openhearted: Eighty Years of Love, Loss, Laughter and Letting Go
by Ann IngleSHORTLISTED FOR TWO IRISH BOOK AWARDS'Something they don't tell you about getting older is that you fall. Oh, you hear about it in passing, of course, "She had a fall, poor thing". Falling is not something you ever think about as a younger woman. You think about falling in love . . .'At 20 Londoner Ann Ingle fell madly in love with an Irish fellow she met on holiday in Cornwall. At the church to arrange their shotgun wedding she discovered that he hadn't even told her his real name.Sixty-odd years later Ann looks back on that first glorious fall and in a series of essays considers what she has learned from the life that followed - bringing eight children into the world, their father's years of mental illness and tragic death at 40, being a cash-strapped single mother in 1980s Dublin, coming into her own in her middle years - going to college, working and writing, and continuing to evolve and learn into her ninth decade, even as she accepts the realities of being 'old'.Candid about everything that matters - love, sex, heartbreak, money, class, religion, mental health, rearing children (and letting them go), reading and writing, ageing - Open-Hearted is a compelling story about living life in a spirit of curiosity and delight and with a willingness to look for good in others._________________________________'By some distance the most courageous, most poignant, most life-affirming memoir I've read in the last twenty years and more' Paul Howard'Genuinely inspirational. I LOVE ANN INGLE' Marian Keyes'What a beautiful openhearted, at times broken-hearted memoir ... honest, funny, searingly direct, a wonderful voice ... remarkable' Joe Duffy'Really beautiful. Searingly honest, astonishingly frank and very, very funny' Maia Dunphy
Opening Day at the County Fair
by J. M. SnyderJesse's a freeloader according to his father, a man he'll never please. Working on the farm is hard work and getting ready for the county fair a welcome respite from the daily grind. There he meets Davis.The son of a local contractor, Davis is helping assemble the booths. He catches Jesse's attention immediately, and the two hit it off. If only they can ditch Jesse's sister long enough to get to know each other a little better ...
Opening Her Heart (Rocky Mountain Family)
by Deb KastnerFighting for her dream could have unexpected consequences…She can handle the Texan threatening her plans…But can she resist his adorable little girl?The Colorado mountain cabin is perfect for Avery Winslow’s dream—a B and B for service dogs and their families. Except fast-talkin’ Texan Jake Cutter wants the land for a luxury resort. Now Avery’s fighting for her dream and her town. But Jake and his sweet little girl have already charmed Avery’s favorite service dog…and her guarded heart might just be next.From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Rocky Mountain Family
Opening His Holiday Heart: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Thunder Ridge #3)
by Renee RyanWith a little boy&’s help, can he let go of painful memories? Casey Evans wants no part in the holidays, which is a major problem for Mayor Sutton Wentworth. Sutton has her heart set on their town winning a national Christmas contest, and Casey&’s refusal to decorate his coffee shop could ruin everything. Thankfully, her precious son has worked his charms on Casey. But can one little boy—and his mother—change the mind of the local grinch?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Thunder Ridge Book 1: Surprise Christmas FamilyBook 2: The Sheriff's PromiseBook 3: Opening His Holiday Heart
Opening Up (Ink & Chrome #1)
by Lauren DaneThe men of Twisted Steel are great with their hands. And they're not afraid to get dirty . . . Asa Barrons is never lonely for long. Co-owner of the Twisted Steel custom motorcycle shop, he works hard and plays harder. But he never allows his after-hours affairs to interfere with business-until he meets racing royalty PJ Coleman. While the blue-eyed blonde is all princess on the outside, on the inside Asa can see that this woman is ready to take a walk on the wild side.PJ knows trouble when she sees it, and Asa is the complete package: fast bike, killer ink, and a sinfully sexy smile that has her imagining things nice girls never do. She talks her way onto the Twisted Steel team to prove her painting skill, and soon learns that Asa is eager to show off some skills of his own.With the help of Asa's expert touch, PJ is initiated into a world of wicked desire. No limits. No inhibitions. No turning back. But as perfect as their passion seems, a new challenge awaits, forcing them to ask just how far they are willing to go . . .'Sexy, smart and deeply romantic . . . no one does it better than Lauren Dane' - Sylvia Day
Operación cliché
by Raquel Tirado FernándezNada une más a dos personas que el deseo de venganza. Inés tiene veintiún años, estudia Farmacia y lleva dos años saliendo con Pedro. Su noviazgo es perfecto... salvo que no lo es. La relación se ve acompañada de un sinfín de discusiones y la sospecha de que Pedro la está engañando. Y cuando descubre que su sospecha no es paranoia, Inés, en un arranque de locura, decide tomar cartas en el asunto y escribir a «la otra». Lara tiene veintidós años, estudia Bellas Artes y lleva un año saliendo con Pedro. Su relación comenzó de manera informal, pero, poco a poco, se convirtió en algo serio. Pedro es su alma gemela. Y, sin embargo, Lara está segura de que su novio le oculta algo: el mensaje de Inés confirma sus sospechas. Ahora las chicas tienen un enemigo en común, Pedro, y un único objetivo: la venganza. Por ello, crean un plan que culminará el día de San Valentín. Pero cuanto más cerca están de la fecha, menos importante les parece Pedro o el plan... Estaban destinadas a odiarse, pero del odio al amor solo hay un paso.
Operación propósito de Año nuevo
by Sky CorganLos propósitos de Año Nuevo son tan aburridos. Perder peso. Conseguir un ascenso. Tonterías. Tengo uno mejor. Ser como un tipo. Estoy cansada de que se aprovechen de mí. Que los hombres me hagan creer que realmente les agrado solo para decepcionarme. Es mi turno de usarlos como mi juguete. Al menos... eso es lo que me había dicho a mí misma. Entonces conocí a Matt. Mi primera víctima. Él era solo otro idiota rico que quería pasar un buen momento, pasar la noche y luego desaparecer al día siguiente. Excepto que... siguió llamándome después. Bueno, lo pagará. No dejaré que se salga con la suya. ¡Comienza la Operación propósito de Año nuevo!
Operation Alpha
by Justine DavisA new Cutter's Code hero meets his match! After a series of his ex-girlfriends die mysteriously, tracker and tech expert Liam Burnett vows to steer clear of romantic entanglements. But when he's assigned to work with Ria Connelly, unwanted feelings ambush Liam. And though he warns Ria that he's not looking for anything serious, the outwardly cheery bachelor can't help but fall for the beautiful teacher... With Cutter, the uncannily brilliant dog, the two collaborate to help a troubled student. Their discoveries of scandalous secrets provoke extreme danger. Only when a killer threatens Ria does Liam finally rethink his reluctance to care-he must protect her at all costs. Could she be the one who breaks the girlfriend "jinx"?
Operation Babe-Magnet & Operation Beauty
by Kristin GabrielOperation Babe-Magnet by Kristin GabrielFrom geek to gorgeous...Dexter D. Kane will do anything to take over the family business-even if it means masquerading as a gigolo! But when publicist Kylie Timberlake offers him a job, Dexter happily jumps into his new role. Kylie desperately needs a man to impersonate Harry Hanover, the author of numerous sexual self-help books. She wants to make everybody wild about Harry. But Dex would settle for Kylie being wild about him....Operation Beauty by Kristin GabrielHe had to get in touch with his feminine side...Sam T. Kane loves women-but he doesn't want to be one! Unfortunately, Sam's mission is to infiltrate Ladybug Lingerie and steal their newest, top-secret bra design. So Sam reluctantly dons a wig and panty hose-and ends up falling for Lauren McBride, his new boss. But how can he convince Lauren he's the man of her dreams-when she considers him "just one of the girls"?
Operation Baby Rescue
by Beth CornelisonElise Norris wants nothing more than to be a mother. Her joy turns to agony when newborn baby girl Grace dies mysteriously-before the single mom could even say goodbye. But grief-stricken Elise can't shake the feeling that the final chapter of Grace's story isn't yet written.... As he works through his own tragic loss, widower Jared Coleman and his one-year-old daughter become captivated by Elise. But while investigating the strange circumstances behind Grace's death, their new friend teeters close to an explosive secret. Can Jared protect her-or is he in over his head in a desperate life-or-death struggle?
Operation Bassinet
by Joyce Sullivan"YOUR DAUGHTER IS NOT YOUR BIOLOGICAL CHILD."Detective Mitch Halloran's words were enough to shatter a single mom's world. And as much as Stef Shelton wanted to fight his accusation and disprove his claim, the quest to locate her missing child proved as irresistible as the allure of Mitch's blond good looks. Wasn't he the last man she should trust? His investigation had destroyed the family she'd worked so hard to create. But now, in spite of her fears, she'd accepted his assistance in the search for her daughter. Did she dare submit to the beguiling comfort of his embrace?
Operation Blind Date
by Justine DavisWhen a loved one goes missing...and no one believes you...Weeping in front of customers isn't Laney Adams's style. She would have gone unnoticed if security expert Teague Johnson hadn't come to her grooming shop to pick up his boss's dog, Cutter. Something about Teague-or maybe it's the uncannily perceptive canine-compels her to open up about her best friend who's gone missing and how she feels responsible. The confession reminds Teague of his own secret guilt. He can't turn away. With the help of the Foxworth Foundation-and Cutter-Laney and Teague launch a dangerous search that leads to unexpected twists...and undeniable passion.
Operation Cowboy Daddy: A Western Romantic Suspense Novel (Cowboys of Holiday Ranch)
by Carla CassidyDanger and desire collide when New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy takes us back to Holiday Ranch... When a baby is abandoned on his doorstep, cowboy Tony Nakni is blindsided. He never wanted to be a father, but his ex-girlfriend is on the run and tells Tony he's the only person she trusts to keep little Joey safe. Struggling with the infant, Tony turns to caring Mary Redwing for help. Lovely Mary agrees to help care for the child, but a shared desire simmering between her and Tony soon intensifies the arrangement. As the search for Joey's mom brings grave danger to their doorstep, Tony's protective instincts emerge, unearthing the depth of his feelings. But can the rugged rancher save the family he's falling for...before it's too late?
Operation Destiny
by Sarah Hadley BrookLiving on Snow Hope Island has its perks: it’s beautiful, the community is like a family, and if you’re an elf but find the North Pole too busy, it’s the ideal place. Still, Noel is lonely. He loves running Frosty’s Diner and he has a cat, but he wants more.When Charlie Claus shows up on the island, Noel is instantly attracted to him. The more time Noel spends with him, the more he falls for Charlie. Would Charlie ever give up his life and move to the island permanently?
Operation Foreplay (Operation #2)
by Christine HughesSLOWING DOWN THE SEX-CELERATOR . . .Melody Ashford hates waiting for anything-especially sex. But after a disastrous affair and a one-nighter with Mr. Micropenis, Mel realizes she's suffering from some bad bedroom juju. And no amount of hot, casual, or friends-with-benefits hookups is going to fix it. Instead, Mel's decided to resist the demands of her ladyparts.Saying no might have been no problem . . . except that her temporary roommate, Jared Myers, is all kinds of hot male sex on a stick. Now Mel is consumed by all manner of dirty thoughts, and remembering why she decided to "go slow" is getting harder and harder . . .(70,000 words)
Operation Gigolo
by Vicki Lewis ThompsonWhen her parents threatened to file for divorce, Lynn Morgan needed to take drastic action. Counting on the fact that her mom and dad would unite to save their daughter from making a huge mistake, Lynn convinced her friend Tony Russo to go undercover-as her bad-boy fiance. It looked as if it might actually work. Trouble was, Lynn kept forgetting Tony's kisses were just part of the act.
Operation Hero's Watch (Cutter's Code #10)
by Justine DavisReunited in peril…and united in love?Justine Davis’s new Cutter’s Code thrillerWhen a stalker haunts Cassidy Grant’s every move, she turns to Jace Cahill to keep her safe. Pretty soon Jace realizes that his best friend’s little sister is all grown up. But with danger menacing, can the brilliant guard dog Cutter keep Cassidy safe…and nudge her and Jace toward the scariest proposition of all—a future together?
Operation Home (Operation #3)
by M. L. RosadoFor the Gessati brothers, there’s never a boring moment.
Operation Homecoming
by Justine DavisIn the next Cutter's Code romance, a hero with a secret returns home...and goes into rescuer mode... AWOL in times of family tragedy, Walker Cole doesn't expect a warm welcome home. Nor does he expect to see Amy Clark-his sister's nerdy friend who had a mad teen crush on him-now a smart, sexy woman. Though Walker knows he's caused Amy pain and hatred, his own pain is worse. He can never tell the truth about his hellish years away. But when Amy's paralegal work endangers her, Walker jumps at the chance to guard her irresistible body and prove himself worthy of trust and forgiveness. Even Cutter, the Foxworth dog with a nose for trouble, has his back when trouble explodes!
Operation Homefront
by Marilyn PappanoFROM THE BACK COVER: Mission Impossible? At last Libby Harper had made a home for herself and her seven-year-=old son, Justin. After years of moving around, they were finally going to stay in one place, except Justin didn't seem to be adjusting to his new life too well. He was having trouble at school and alienating all his friends. Except one. But this newest buddy was no boy, he was a man! A man with a handsome face, an engaging smile and the uniform of the United States Army. A career soldier. A man on the move, literally! Sergeant Joe Mathison knew that only a fool would begin a romance that had no chance of succeeding, and he was no fool. But he couldn't seem to stay away from Libby and Justin. If only he could convince her that he was the perfect playmate for them both.
Operation Interrupted (Operation #1)
by M. L. RosadoTatiana Ortiz takes her vacations seriously. Although a blind spin of the globe in her office chooses the next location of her summer escape, she leaves nothing else to chance. “Operation Exodus” require months of planning and research, providing a convenient distraction from the tragic loss of her mother and her nonexistent love life. Tatiana is an independent, confident woman with a career, a close family, and entertaining friends. While planning her next adventure in Italy, the operation gets interrupted by Donato Gesatti. Intense and secretive, Donato is completely smitten by the hot Latina he meets one night at a Miami nightclub. An ambitious and talented restaurant owner who has Miami critics raging and fans hungry for more, Donato feels the hard times he experienced growing up in Italy are behind him. His love for his brothers and father drive him to fight against anything and everything to protect his family. But when his past catches up to him, he must face a secret that can ruin everything he has worked so hard for, including his relationship with Tatiana. Despite the obstacles between them, their undeniable attraction takes on a life of its own. As they explore passion and love, Tatiana finally lets herself experience what she did not know was missing from her life. But when the fairytale affair is interrupted by reality, can they come to terms with Donato’s past? This cliffhanger will leave you wanting more. Operation Interrupted will take you on an emotional roller coaster about family, passion, secrets, and love.
Operation Italy (Operation #2)
by M. L. RosadoBook Two in the passion-filled Operation Series by ML Rosado! Still captivated with each other, Tatiana and Donato take their fairytale romance to Italy. Both are swept away by the enchanting scenery, hot sex, and scrumptious food, but a whole new set of challenges await them as well. With an ex-girlfriend, the Italian mafia, and revelations that threaten to tear their relationship apart, these two must defend their love against all obstacles. Giovanni Gesatti is an eligible bachelor, living the single life in Miami. During an unexpected trip to Italy, he meets Luisa Alesi, a woman who completely rocks his world. His resolve to live an uncomplicated life full of one-night stands and casual encounters slowly erodes as he falls for her. Luisa is like nobody he has ever met, and he finds himself wanting to explore her world, not knowing about the terrible drama that could derail their romance before it even begins. Despite the challenges they face, the Gesatti brothers fight for what they believe in and the women who rule their hearts. Operation Italy is a journey full of passion…an invitation into a family who protects each other no matter what. Will they be able to get what they want? Will love be enough? The breathtaking second installment of the Operation Series, Operation Italy, is a sexy cliffhanger that concludes in the upcoming Operation Home.
Operation K-9 Brothers (Operation K-9 Brothers #1)
by Sandra OwensNavy SEAL Jack Daniels (save the jokes, he’s heard them all) and his trusty Belgian Malinois sidekick, Dakota, are back home in Asheville, North Carolina, after a bomb left them scarred. Unable to accept that he’ll never be able to return to his team, Jack is looking for a miracle. What he isn’t looking for is a permanent relationship, though he’s open to a no-strings distraction at the magic hands of gorgeous local potter Nichole Masters.Nichole is on a losing streak with men. Her ex-boyfriend won’t stay gone, a competitor is out to ruin her business and even her rescue pup, Rambo, is refusing to get in line. A chance run-in with a navy SEAL turned canine companion trainer might solve the dog problem. The fact Jack is easy on the eyes doesn’t hurt, either. But when Nichole feels like she’s being watched, Jack is the only person she can turn to. He’s a protector and problem solver by nature and training. Accepting his protection is one thing—Nichole didn’t count on falling in love.Operation K-9 BrothersBook 1: Operation K-9 BrothersBook 2: Keeping Guard
Operation K-9 Brothers Complete Collection
by Sandra OwensNavy SEALS, strong heroines, and the dogs they love: All three books in award-winning author Sandra Owens&’s Operation K-9 Brothers series, available together for the first time!Operation K-9 BrothersNavy SEAL Jack Daniels and his trusty Belgian Malinois sidekick, Dakota, are back home after a bomb left them scarred. He isn&’t looking for is a permanent relationship, but when gorgeous local potter Nichole Masters feels like she&’s being watched, Jack is the only person she can turn to. Accepting his protection is one thing—Nichole didn&’t count on falling in love.Keeping GuardNavy SEAL Noah Alba is on extended leave after a terrible mistake resulted in the loss of his K-9 partner. It felt too soon to train another dog until drop-dead gorgeous Peyton Sutton—and her rambunctious rescue dog Lucky—needs his help. Guarding a runaway bride is no way to avoid a simmering attraction. But Peyton can&’t outrun her ex, and Noah can&’t outrun his past.Mountain Rescue Stuntwoman Rachel Denning thought she&’d found the perfect hideout until a strange man appears in her remote cabin. Navy SEAL Dallas Manning is on extended leave and only in town to train service dogs for veterans. Finding his mountain retreat occupied by a gorgeous knife-wielding stranger isn&’t part of his plan. All he wants is to be left alone to get his head straight, but Rachel stirs his protective instincts… Look for the complete Operation K-9 Brothers series by Sandra Owens!