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Midwife's Three-Date Rule
by Alison RobertsWhen two friends want all the fun and no strings, they form a three-date pact. But soon their burning connection has them reconsidering their time limit… Read more in Alison Roberts&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance! NO STRINGS UNTIL… Midwife Pippa has sworn off romance. She tried the marriage-and-children path once, and it was devastating. So she&’s stunned by the ferocity of her attraction to the head of department, Lachlan! And as they bond over their mutual avoidance of commitment, the flames between them only burn brighter. Giving birth to the &“three-date rule&”! Three dates, no expectations—then they return to being friends and coworkers. But you know what they say about best-laid plans… Because it&’s soon clear that Pippa and Lachlan&’s chemistry threatens to tempt them into breaking their relationship rules…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Midwinter Box Set
by K. L. NooneIn a magical Regency London at Midwinter, anything can happen -- from ice elementals to art theft, from marriage proposals to marriages of convenience turned real. This box set includes the four best-selling stories in K.L. Noone's Regency Midwinter series, a prequel to her popular Demon for Midwinter universe. When Preternatural Division Bow Street Runner Kit Thompson is sent to investigate unnatural weather, he finds more than expected in Harry, Viscount Sommersby. Contains the stories:Snowed In: Kit and Harry: Someone or something is causing magical blizzards at Fairleigh Hall. Constable Kit Thompson is to investigate. The Earl’s brother, Harry Arden, wants to help, but he’s an irritating temptation. The estate hides a family secret. When they end up snowed in together at the old hunting lodge, they’ll learn to trust each other with their secrets ... and their hearts.Midwinter Firelight: Kit Thompson, Bow Street Preternatural Division constable, is looking forward to Midwinter. His lover Harry, Viscount Sommersby, is visiting, and Kit wants to show Harry London and has plans for Harry in bed. But Kit’s Chief Magistrate needs him. And the case is important. Taking up Kit’s time. Even worse, Harry wants to help. And Kit could use Harry’s talents. But that means endangering Harry.Midwinter Music: Preternatural Division chief magistrate Sam has a problem. Someone’s magically stealing art. His scandalous ex-stepbrother is in Town. And if John knows about the thefts, Sam needs to find out. John loathed his viscount stepfather, even before his mother fled the marriage. But he cares about his family. He’s here for justice, even if that involves theft. But he might not mind being caught by Sam.Midwinter Marriage: The Honorable Edmund Rookwood needs to get married. By Midwinter. Or his father will disinherit him. Edmund has never fallen in love easily and, according to his father, he’s a disappointment. Who would say yes to him? Fortunately, his best friend Sebastian offers to help. Sebastian’s proposal is logical, but this Midwinter marriage of convenience awakens unexpected emotions.
Midwinter Break: A Novel
by Bernard MacLavertyShortlisted for the 2019 International Dublin Literary Award "[A] wrenchingly intimate depiction of a couple in the chilly, hibernal years of their marriage…[A book] with rare and unexpected beauty." —Wall Street JournalWith Midwinter Break, a moving portrait of retired couple Gerry and Stella Gilmore’s marriage in crisis, Bernard MacLaverty reminds us why he is regarded as one of the greatest living Irish writers. Through accurate, compassionate observation and effortlessly elegant writing, MacLaverty reveals the long-unspoken insecurities that exist between Gerry and Stella over their four-day holiday in Amsterdam, crafting a profound examination of human love.
Midwinter Firelight
by K. L. NooneKit Thompson, empath and Bow Street Preternatural Division constable, is looking forward to Midwinter. His lover Harry, Viscount Sommersby, is visiting, and Kit has plans to show Harry his London ... and plans for Harry in his bedroom.But Kit’s Chief Magistrate needs him. And the case is important. Personal. Taking up Kit’s time.Even worse, Harry wants to help. And Kit could use Harry’s magical talents. But that means endangering Harry ... something Kit’s sworn never to do.
Midwinter Intrigue (A\malcolm And Suzanne Rannoch Historical Mystery Ser. #14)
by Tracy GrantA Malcolm & Suzanne Rannoch Historical Mystery 14Former spies Malcolm and Mélanie Suzanne Rannoch have fled Britain with their family to escape the exposure of Suzanne's past as a French agent in the Napoleonic Wars. The news that Malcolm's grandfather, the Duke of Strathdon, is dangerously ill makes them risk a secret voyage to Scotland in the depths of winter. But they arrive at the Rannoch castle on the Highland coast to find that all is not as expected. Dunmykel Castle holds dangerous mysteries beyond the sliding panel in the library, the hidden rooms, and the secret passage to the beach. As snow falls and the holiday season approaches, the Rannochs face smugglers and old enemies, and must race to uncover a deadly secret that could destroy their hard-won escape."Shimmers like the finest salons in Vienna." —Deborah Crombie"Meticulous, delightful, and full of surprises." —Tasha Alexander"Glittering balls, deadly intrigue, sexual scandals. . .the next best thing to actually being there!"— Lauren Willig"A superb storyteller."— Deanna Raybourn
Midwinter Mage (The Nightshade Guild #12)
by Kerry AdrienneA serious and visionary talent, Arion has no time for toddlers. But as part of the Nightshade Guild, he won’t refuse the council’s call to protect the orphaned Princess Ameria. As winter solstice approaches, this leather-clad magical musician becomes her twelfth temporary guardian despite the fact that he doesn’t have a full grasp of his own powers or any experience changing diapers. Protecting a pint-sized princess leaves very little time for promoting his alt-rock music and touring the indie club scene throughout Europe. And it seems the only gift he has for babysitting is entertaining little Ameria with his musical spells and charms. Though it's good fun for her and great practice for him, he's desperate for his month to be over, and none too happy when a groupie named Liv insists she can help. He’s not one to trust, but Liv slides right into his life, almost like she belongs. And that bothers him. Can they work together to finally end the princess’s long year on the run? Or will December be the month the world loses a kingdom?
Midwinter Marriage
by K. L. NooneThe Honorable Edmund Rookwood needs to get married. By Midwinter. Or his father will disinherit him.Edmund has always tried to be a loyal son and dutiful heir -- unlike his scandalous younger brother. But his father’s ultimatum seems impossible. Edmund has never fallen in love easily, and -- according to his father -- he’s a disappointment, inadequate, never good enough. Who would ever say yes to him?Sebastian Melior, the Duke of Morinbrough, mathematician and inventor and Edmund’s best friend, offers to help. After all, Sebastian’s also unmarried, and they’ve known each other for years. So Sebastian’s proposal is a logical solution ...But this Midwinter marriage of convenience stirs up unexpected emotions. And Edmund and Sebastian just might discover they’ve been each other’s answers all along.
Midwinter Music
by K. L. NooneLondon at Midwinter. Magical art theft. And it’s personal.Sam Rookwood, chief magistrate of Bow Street’s Preternatural Division, doesn’t feel like celebrating the holiday. Someone’s magically stealing paintings -- all of which have a connection to Sam’s family. His ex-stepbrother is back in Town, after years on the Continent -- and John’s as beautiful and charming and scandalous as ever. And if John knows something about the thefts, it’s Sam’s duty to find out ... and not to give in to temptation.John Thynne doesn’t use the Rookwood name. After all, he was never a blood relation, and he loathed his stepfather the viscount, even before his mother fled the marriage in a scandalous divorce. But John does care about his family, and about past wrongs. He’s come home to try to make amends -- even if that means technically committing a crime or two.And he might not mind being caught by Sam, respectable and proper chief magistrate ... and the one person John’s always wanted.
A Midwinter Night's Magic
by Ellie ThomasIn late 18th century England, when Matthew Lewis accidentally accepts an invitation to a festive country house party, he vows to stay only as long as is polite. However, not only is there a heavy snowfall to detain him but also, the guests are expected to take part in a recital of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Christmas Day.If amateur theatricals are not enough to contend with, the unexpected presence of his former lover Crispin Marley is sent to try Matthew’s frayed patience. The pair has had no contact since Crispin abandoned him with no explanation four years previously.Matthew is determined to feel nothing but enmity towards his lost love. But the influence of the play can change everything. Can Puck sprinkle a little fairy magic to bring this warring couple back together?
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. This title has Common Core connections. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined--this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013. A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013.
A Midwinter's Masquerade (The Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #18)
by Tracy GrantThe Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #18London, December, 1819. After their recent adventures, former spies Malcolm and Mélanie Rannoch are looking forward to spending a quiet holiday season with friends and family. The greatest danger seems to be Mélanie's scandalous debut in a Christmas pantomime, which has shocked Mayfair’s elite. But when an old friend smuggles a fugitive from the Continent into the theatre on opening night, the Rannochs find themselves facing both government agents and a mysterious assassin. As they infiltrate secret meetings, intercept coded documents, and reunite estranged lovers, they quickly realize nothing is quite what it seems. At least, as Mélanie tells her husband, they are spending the holidays with those closest to them—even if they aren’t sure they can trust their nearest and dearest..."Shimmers like the finest salons in Vienna." —Deborah Crombie"Glittering balls, deadly intrigue, sexual scandals. . .the next best thing to actually being there!"— Lauren Willig"A superb storyteller."— Deanna Raybourn
The Midwives of Raglan Road
by Jenny Holmes**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!**----------------------------Summer, 1936. Newly trained midwife Hazel Price returns to the Yorkshire streets of her childhood, only to find that her modern methods and 'stuck-up' ways bring her into conflict with her family and other formidable residents of Raglan Road.Determined Hazel battles on, assisting with home deliveries and supporting the local GP. The days are long and hard but Hazel brings knowledge and compassion to the work she loves.Then tragedy strikes and accusations fly on Raglan Road. Will Hazel's reputation survive? And what of John Moxon, the man she is beginning to fall for - whose side will he take in the war between the old ways and the new?A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.----------------------------Readers love Jenny Holmes:'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review'Loved the whole story' 5 star review'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review
La miel derramada
by José Agustín RamírezLa miel derramada reúne diversos textos de José Agustín en los que se despliega un dulce y fascinante mapa de los territorios del amor y del erotismo. Atestiguamos el encuentro del niño y del adolescente con su propia naturaleza; aquí residen los misterios que ponen en jaque a la identidad; el vínculo entre el sexo y la muerte; así como los infinitos matices de Eros y sus manifestaciones, que son símbolos profundos del alma y que en esta ocasión encuentran su febril escenario en el gran monstruo urbano llamado la ciudad de México.
Miel y limón
by Elbeth Vicious«Y ahí, entre toda esa locura a medio camino entre lo salvaje y lo amable, me encuentro los ojos más bonitos del mundo.» Carla está harta. Harta de su trabajo, de su bloqueo creativo y de esa rutina que amenaza con asfixiarla a cada día que pasa. Harta de todo y de todos, excepto de ese delicioso pastel de limón que, cada martes y jueves, encarga a su restaurante favorito. Por eso, cuando introduce la mano en la bolsa de papel marrón y se encuentra con un estúpido e insulso pastel de miel, pierde la cabeza. Dispuesta a descargar toda su frustración con quien haya cometido ese terrible error, pone rumbo al restaurante. Sin embargo, al abrir la puerta, frente a una clase llena de mujeres (y un hombre) preparadas para aprender repostería, se topa con lo último que necesitaba en su vida: una fuerza de la naturaleza encerrada entre rizos y curvas llamada Ángela. Arrastrada por su energía, no tarda en convertirse en una alumna más. Y, por mucho que intente negarlo, el rencor comienza a transformarse en algo que Carla no sabe o no quiere identificar. Porque lo que Ángela y Carla sienten está muy claro para todos... excepto para ellas. Pero el amor no entiende de dudas ni miedos y parece decidido a cruzar sus caminos una y otra vez hasta que acepten que su destino está en brazos de la otra.
Mientras camino entre las sombras (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 2)
by Matías ZitterkopfApasionante segunda entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido». Continúa la historia de Amelie y Bastian. El cielo y la tierra vuelven a unirse con más aventuras y desafíos para los protagonistas. Amelie y Bastian creyeron en un final feliz y en tiempos alegres. Pero aquellos empezaron a verse ensombrecidos por un veneno dormido que despertó para reclamar un alma. Había una vez un muchacho de ojos verdes que se sacrificó por la chica que amaba; y su sacrificio fue tan grande que tres ángeles de Dios bajaron a la Tierra para convertir a esa chica en una guerrera. Ella transformó su sufrimiento en valentía y penetró en el infierno como un rayo de luz que se abre paso entre nubes negras. El amor de Amelie y Bastian terminó por desatar la tormenta.
Mientras contemplo la eternidad (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 3)
by Matías ZitterkopfÚltima y esperada entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. La historia de amor de una chica normal que se enamoró profundamente de un ángel. Perdida en la niebla de su mente, un único recuerdo del pasado se presentará. Amelie tendrá que buscar a aquella mujer que debía revelarle el secreto de su sangre. Las espadas se forjarán y la sangre correrá como ríos. Mientras contempla la gran batalla comprenderá que al fin de cuentas el Paraíso no es tan claro y el Infierno tiene razones para ser oscuro. Había una vez una muchacha humana que se creía común y corriente y se enamoró de su ángel guardián. Ambos se sacrificaron por un amor tan inmenso que hizo temblar los mundos celestiales y demoníacos arrasando con todo a su paso. Fue el principio y también fue el fin.
Mientras jugaba golf: Un hombre reflexiona sobre su vida mientras juega golf con sus amigos
by Valerie HockertRichard está atravesando la crisis de la mediana edad, y teniendo un desliz, con planes de dejar a su esposa y a sus hijos; cuando de pronto tiene una revelación mientras está en el campo de golf, al mirar a sus amigos quejarse de sus vidas en el Hoyo Diecinueve. Decide que está mejor con su esposa, y hace un pacto consigo mismo para poner su cuerpo en forma, tal como su esposa le ha estado incitando. Quizás lo puedan lograr juntos. Y quizás tome las vacaciones a las que su esposa quiere ir juntos, para rehacer su amor. Richard de pronto se ha dado cuenta que su nueva novia no le incitaba a ponerse en forma, porque sólo estaba tras su dinero, y su estabilidad financiera.
Mientras me hallo aquí planchando
by Valerie HockertMientras me hallo aquí planchando por Valerie Hockert Mientras Tina plancha, se pregunta cosas y su mente se maravilla con cada pieza. Mientras me hallo aquí planchando “¿Qué le habrá pasado al planchado permanente?” Tina se pregunta en voz alta mientras plancha un par de pantalones Capri de lino y tiene problemas para quitar las arrugas. Ella recorre la historia de los tejidos, desde el planchado permanente, hasta el libre de arrugas, fibra natural, y todos los que hoy necesitan plancharse, justo cuando la vida debería ser más simple. Mientras Tina plancha la camisa de vestir de su esposo, se pregunta porqué él persiste en usar un traje de negocios con camisa de vestir y corbata en su trabajo como corredor de bolsa. También reflexiona en lo que una persona de aspecto elegante es, de como todo tiene que estar en orden, y cuando no lo está, le enloquece. Hablando de enloquecer... Mientras Tina plancha un vestido que usó en una fiesta a la que asistió con su esposo, reflexiona en los buenos momentos que solían pasar juntos y se pregunta qué pasó entre ellos.
Mientras Nevaba: Libro único sobre el amor, reencuentros y segundas oportunidades, con la Navidad e fondo.
by Letícia Kartalian¿Cuánto tiempo se necesita para olvidar al amor de tu vida? ¿Y para perdonar? Stephenie tenía dos cosas claras a poner sus pies de nuevo en aquella pequeña ciudad en la que había crecido: seis años después, estaba claro que había lo superado y curado su corazón partido, y más allá de eso, el no iba a estar. Aquella Navidad, ella estadaba finalmente lista para el regreso al hogar de la familia que la había acogido y que le había dado todo. Ella no se esperaba el reencuentro. Brandon, el hijo medano de su familia adoptiva y con el que había vivido un romance aplastante en el pasado, era aún más irresistibe. Y el definitivamente no estaba preparada para el despertar de tantos recuerdo o para que su corazón perdiese el compás a causa de sentimientos contradictorios y un tanto vertiginosos que pensaba tener enterrados hacía mucho tiempo. ¿Puede el amor superar los dolores del pasado? El sabía que no era casualidad que sus caminos se cruzasen de nuevo, y no estaba dispuesto a dejar escapar la única oportunidad de corregir el rumbo de sus vidas. Ella no tenía idea de que sería tan difícil luchar contra la atracción. Ni si quiera podría intentarlo. En este duelo entre la razón y la emoción ¿cual hablará más alto? Descubre si el amor tendrán una segunda oportunidad en este intenso romance que sucedió... Mientras Nevaba
Mientras siga nevando
by Iris Romero BermejoEn un ambiente de secretos, asesinatos y misterios, el amor se hará un hueco en los corazones de los protagonistas. Mientras siga nevando hay esperanzas para el amor... Pero, mientras siga nevando, no pueden escapar. Nora esconde un secreto. Por eso nunca se ha enamorado y solo confía en su mejor amiga, Olivia. Está convencida de que jamás conocerá a ese chico especial, sin embargo, todo eso cambiará en cuanto llegue al pueblo de La Condesa y vea por primera vez a Dante, el dueño del albergue donde se hospedan. Dante también tiene algo que esconder. Algo que le ha mantenido oculto en ese maldito pueblo y, le guste o no, Nora le recordará que las cosas que se entierran siempre vuelven a la luz, y que su corazón, tan frío y congelado como el alma del pueblo, quizás sí que puede volver a latir de nuevo. La primera noche desaparece una persona y otra aparece muerta con la primera luz del alba. Solo si están juntos podrán sobrevivir al secreto que oculta La Condesa.
Mierda, otra vez tú
by Soy CardoUna recopilación de historias de amor cortas, pero intensas (lo justo, no vamos a ponernos filosóficos), en las que los personajes viven crisis magnificadas y dramas de la vida moderna. El amor está donde menos te lo esperas. Eso es lo que dicen. En ese caso, podría estar en la taza de mi váter porque creo, sinceramente, que es una auténtica mierda. Si buscas historias llenas de camas que huelen bien y que tienen pétalos de rosas o cajas de bombones sin ninguno mordisqueado, puedes marcharte por donde has venido. En este libro solo encontrarás dramas amorosos que van desde romances que ocurren comiendo un bocadillo de chorizo hasta declaraciones de amor en un paquete de pañuelos. Lo mejor de todo es que me puse a escribir este libro cuando mi ex me dejó. Bueno, vale, esto lo he dicho para meter un poco de salseo y que lo leas, venga, que necesito pagarme el Tinder Premium este mes. EMPIEZA A LEER YA.
The Mighty Have Fallen
by Bonnie DeeTheatre headliner Trevor Rowland is at the peak of his career when disaster strikes. In one fell swoop, he loses his eyesight, his fame, and his boyfriend, who absconds with most of his money. Trevor must take on a flatmate, hardworking East Ender Jack Burrows, to afford the rent. Anger and bitterness have taken up residence in his heart—but Jack shines light into the shadowy corners with his relentlessly sunny disposition. Jack introduces Trevor to a local drag club and convinces him he can enjoy the stage again. Trevor’s defences slowly come down as Jack becomes much more than a barely tolerated roommate. But will Trevor’s fragile trust be destroyed when it appears he’s been manipulated yet again by a man he’s come to care for? Will he reclaim his life or crawl back into a shell of defeat? Trevor must learn to trust not only a man, but himself, once more.
The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James
by Ashley Herring BlakeTwelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl in this stunning, heartfelt novel--perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Erin Entrada Kelly. <P><P>When Sunny St. James receives a new heart, she decides to set off on a "New Life Plan": 1) do awesome amazing things she could never do before; 2) find a new best friend; and 3) kiss a boy for the first time. <P><P>Her "New Life Plan" seems to be racing forward, but when she meets her new best friend Quinn, Sunny questions whether she really wants to kiss a boy at all. With the reemergence of her mother, Sunny begins a journey to becoming the new Sunny St. James. <P><P>This sweet, tender novel dares readers to find the might in their own hearts.
Mighty Mother Wants to Choose Husband: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xu QingHuanYanThe first day she came she gave birth to a child as an unmarried mother with all the scorn and abuse of the world into a complete slut and that damn stinking man doesn t show up after he s dried and wiped himself that night she vaguely remembered his plunder and occupation the interwoven body s fiery neck its seductive breath get out of here