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Playin' With Fire (Wildfire, Texas #1)
by Ava McKnightWaking up in bed with the wrong woman is the last thing rodeo god Chase Maverick needs… And it’s everything that lights his fire.After too many tequila shooters and the stunning redhead melting into him on the dance floor, getting naked with her just seemed like the natural progression. But Lacey Carrington holds the potential to be the biggest mistake of Chase’s life, because he’s come home to Wildfire, Texas to claim the ranch he worked in his youth. Nothing’s going to stand in his way… Except perhaps the Beverly Hills beauty queen who wears skimpy lingerie, smells like pure heaven—and has doubled-down on the asking price for the land he wants.Fleeing from a dark past, Lacey Carrington dreams of a peaceful, gorgeous slice of Texas countryside to call her own. But after her hot and sexy night with Chase, the rumor mill is going up in flames—along with her hopes of a fresh start.Mixing business with pleasure can get messy, without doubt. Yet these two are still playing with fire… NOTE: This book was previously released with the title, Wildfire, Texas.The Wildfire, Texas Series by Ava McKnightSEASON 1: PLAYIN’ WITH FIRESEASON 2: FLIRTIN’ WITH DISASTERSEASON 3: LIVIN’ WITH CRAZY
Playing All the Odds
by Rená A. FinneyFantasy Delight Whitman (her birth name bestowed on her by her madam mama), has been through a lot getting where she is in life. Now the successful journalist and single mother to college-aged Kameron is about to get more than she bargained for when she looks up a long-lost love on the Internet. Victor Charles has been through the romance mill with two divorces behind him, but when his ex from twenty-plus years ago emails out of the blue, and Fantasy is as beautiful and sexy as ever, his faith in fate is renewed. There's no denying the sparks that still fly between them, except when the truth comes out about the secret Fantasy's been keeping. Can they hold it together, or are some things best left in the past?
Playing Around (The Scarlet Series #2)
by Toria LyonsFollowing hot on the heels of Playing For Keeps comes Playing Around, the second book in the racy Scarlet series. Rugby fanatic Clare has spent her life focusing on herself and her career. When the undeniably charismatic Alex Prince sets his sights on her, she's sure it's only to add to the number of ever-growing notches on his bedpost and vows to keep herself away, despite her attraction. Alex has other plans, and when he admits he needs her help in securing a family inheritance, he makes her an offer she can't refuse. Suddenly, Clare finds herself caught up in more than she can handle - and that includes meeting the extended Prince family. Clare reassures herself it's just a business transaction, but sparks fly between them - and wonders, is there more to lose than what's just on the surface?
Playing Away
by Adele ParksConnie Green's perfect life is turned upside down when she meets sexy bad-boy John Harding and begins a wanton affair. Everyone wants what she already has: a wonderful, caring husband; a lucrative career; a secure home; and a circle of close friends. The trouble is, Connie is bored, and her cravings for excitement and debauchery lead her into a spiral of obsession for John and disdain for Luke. Connie's lack of discretion eventually catches up with her, and she is forced to analyze who and what she really wants in life.
Playing Away: The irresistible, trailblazing novel of an affair from the bestselling author of BOTH OF YOU
by Adele ParksIf you loved Adele Parks's No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Just My Luck, you won't want to miss Connie's story in Playing Away.A special 20th anniversary edition of the unforgettable debut novel from Adele Parks.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!Playing Away became an instant bestseller, is irresistible, unputdownable and the nearest thing you'll get to an affair without actually having one...SHE'S PLAYING WITH FIRE...Connie Green's life should be perfect. She's married to gentle, loving Luke, has a good job and really fabulous friends. She thinks she can't be happier.But she's just met John Harding. Spectacularly unsuitable and overwhelmingly sexy, he's about to destroy her peace of mind and her happily ever after, yet she just can't seem to resist.And to have any chance of clearing her head, Connie needs to get out of John's bed...What readers are saying about Playing Away:'A wonderful novel with characters that draw you right in and don't let go''Refreshingly honest...Totally engaging - I couldn't put it down!''I was amused, touched, romanced, saddened and thrilled by the story from start to finish. Totally unputdownable!''Warm, sexy and...wise'
Playing Away: The irresistible, trailblazing novel of an affair from the bestselling author of JUST MY LUCK
by Adele ParksIf you loved Adele Parks's No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Lies, Lies, Lies, you won't want to miss Connie's story in Playing Away.A special 20th anniversary edition of the unforgettable debut novel from Adele Parks.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the No. 1 bestseller Just My Luck, out now!Playing Away became an instant bestseller, is irresistible, unputdownable and the nearest thing you'll get to an affair without actually having one...SHE'S PLAYING WITH FIRE...Connie Green's life should be perfect. She's married to gentle, loving Luke, has a good job and really fabulous friends. She thinks she can't be happier.But she's just met John Harding. Spectacularly unsuitable and overwhelmingly sexy, he's about to destroy her peace of mind and her happily ever after, yet she just can't seem to resist.And to have any chance of clearing her head, Connie needs to get out of John's bed...What readers are saying about Playing Away:'A wonderful novel with characters that draw you right in and don't let go''Refreshingly honest...Totally engaging - I couldn't put it down!''I was amused, touched, romanced, saddened and thrilled by the story from start to finish. Totally unputdownable!''Warm, sexy and...wise'
Playing Ball
by Marguerite Labbe Kate Mcmurray Shae Connor Kerry FreemanBaseball--America's favorite pastime--provides a field wide open for romance. A Home Field Advantage may not help when Toby must choose between the team he's loved all his life and the man he could love for the rest of it. In 1927, Skip hides his sexuality to protect his career until he meets One Man to Remember. Ruben and Alan fell victim to a Wild Pitch, leaving them struggling with heartache and guilt, and now they've met again. And on One Last Road Trip, Jake retires and leaves baseball behind, hoping to reconnect with Mikko and get a second chance at love. Home Field Advantage by Shae Connor One Man to Remember by Kate McMurray Wild Pitch by Marguerite Labbe One Last Road Trip by Kerry FreemanSee excerpt for story blurbs.
Playing Both Sides
by David O. SullivanKen is the product of a severely broken home and a freshman at a local college. He struggles with his sexuality, suspecting he’s bisexual because girls sure turn him on, but so do guys.Joel is the victim of an abusive childhood. Rescued off the streets by Dio, a wounded war veteran, he’s grown. He’s confident he's gay, but he's confused after he meets Danielle and Ken.Danielle is a confident young woman who has a number of sexual fantasies that include bedding two sexy guys. She winds up with both Ken and Joel, but moves away after the first year of college.Confused over his love for both Joel and Danielle, Ken grows depressed when he hears Danielle is moving back. With the weight of the world on his shoulders and confusion over whom to love, will he be able to overcome the past to build a future with them both?
Playing Chicken
by A. L. LesterA short story to mark St Dwynwen’s day, the 25th of January. With chickens.Marc returns home from London to his isolated Welsh cottage for good, having found his ex boyfriend shagging someone else in their bed. Who’s the thin, freezing cold man with the bruised face he finds in his barn? Will the tenuous connection between them grow, or fade away?
Playing Cupid: A Heartwarming Contemporary Debut (The Mythical Creatures Collection #1)
by Sc AlbanA debut YA Fantasy for fans of Colleen Hoover! For the past five years, seventeen-year-old Megan Cooper has built a wall around her heart with little room to experience true feelings. Her mother's passing has left her family fractured, driving a wedge between her and her father that has only gotten deeper with time. The only solution: graduate high school early and get out of Dodge. With one final standing between her and the rest of her life, Megan is paired with a Home Economics partner who seems destined to dump all the work on her. Constantly bailing at the last minute, with more excuses than she can keep track of, Jay Michaels seems determined to ruin her plan. That is, until she hits Cupid with her car. With his shooting arm is significantly injured, Megan has no choice but to take his place. As she races to find Cupid’s final three love matches in order to meet his quota by the start of the new year, she comes face to face with the very emotions she’s been pushing away for so long. Caught between what her head is saying and what her heart longs for, Megan must face old wounds, find forgiveness, and track down the perfect match for the one boy with all the excuses. This YA debut is a touching and heartwarming shot through the heart for teen and adult readers alike!
Playing Cupid: A Wish Novel (Scholastic Inc Pbk Novels Ser.)
by Jenny MeyerhoffNow a Hallmark Channel Original Movie!A modern-day matchmaking story! Clara Martinez knows what it takes to make a good match. So when her school assigns a project to create a business, Clara starts a matchmaking service. But things get complicated when Clara starts receiving mysterious notes and sweet gifts in her locker. Clara has a secret admirer! But she has no clue who it could be...Despite being a love expert for her friends, Clara's a total novice when it comes to her own love life, and truth be told, it all sort of scares her. Can Cupid Clara gather the courage to fall in crush?
Playing Dead (Prison Break #3)
by Allison BrennanDEAD MAN RUNNING. Sentenced to death for crimes he didn't commit, ex-cop Tom O'Brien is now a hunted fugitive. After fifteen years in prison, he's determined to prove his innocence-but first he must convince his daughter, whose testimony helped put him behind bars, that he has damning evidence of a plot to frame him. Claire is no longer the naïve teenager who arrived home to find her mother and her mother's lover shot dead and her father holding the murder weapon. She's a successful fraud investigator who assumes everyone lies. Though Claire is convinced of her father's guilt, curiosity propels her to look into the disappearance of a law student who claimed to have proof of Tom's innocence. But seeking answers only leads to more questions, reinforcing Claire's belief that there's no one left to trust. Obsessed with the O'Brien case, FBI agent Mitch Bianchi befriends Claire under false pretenses, certain that Tom is not only innocent but in grave danger-and not just from the cops. As the three race toward the truth, a murderous conspiracy tightens its noose--and Claire becomes the target of an ice-cold psychopath who will kill to protect his secrets.
Playing Dirty
by C. L. ParkerFor fans of Bared to You and Beautiful Bastard comes the start of an irresistible new series in which competition is the ultimate seduction. "Loaded with wit and snark, great characters, and lots of hot, steamy, naughty sex, Playing Dirty is sure to satisfy."--New York Times bestselling author J. KennerShaw Matthews plays to win, and he intends to snag a coveted partnership at San Diego's hottest sports agency by signing America's top athlete. Only one woman stands in his way: rival agent Cassidy Whalen. But eliminating the competition will be Shaw's pleasure when he concocts an ingenious plan to seduce Cassidy and show the beautiful ballbreaker who's the better man for the job. That is, until Cassidy turns the tables--and their steamy encounters start breaking all the rules. Cassidy has worked hard to make it in a man's cutthroat arena, and she isn't going down without a fight, not even against the six-two alpha hunk whose rock-hard body awakens desires she's never known before. As Cassidy shares night after night of unending passion with Shaw, the game begins to change. Now Cassidy stands to lose everything--unless a fiery contest of wills can become a winning proposition for two people who keep raising the stakes. Playing Dirty is intended for mature audiences.Praise for Playing Dirty "Fun, action-packed . . . Readers will be eager to read the sequel, hoping for more rough and dirty sexual acrobatics, friendship, backstabbing, and empathy."--Publishers Weekly "This snappy, sexy novel moves at breakneck speed, with abundant snark and sports euphemisms. . . . [C. L.] Parker's penchant for dry humor and vivid, voracious sex scenes breathes life into a well-trodden premise."--Library Journal "Parker writes intense storylines that anyone can relate to. Her characters are complex, with long and sometimes turbulent pasts that they have overcome, that still continues to affect their present. . . . I cannot wait to see where she takes this new series."--Fresh Fiction "Playing Dirty is [a] top ten hottest book for this year."--Under the Covers "Smokin' hot, toe-curling, yummilicious! Yup . . . just a few words to describe this hot, hot read."--The Reading Cafe "A story and characters that are unforgettable and equally super hot, intense and emotional!"--Collector of Book BoyfriendsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Playing Dirty
by Helenkay DimonAs an elite Alliance agent--the joint undercover operation of MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service, and the CIA--Ford Decker lives for the adrenaline. But when he befriends sexy property manager Shay Alexander in hopes of finding her cousin, a known national security threat, Ford crosses the line, getting to know her better . . . in bed.After being burned by her last relationship, Shay wants to take things slow. Yet she can't keep her hands off the drop-dead gorgeous hottie who's moved into her apartment building. So when Ford's identity as an undercover agent is exposed, his betrayal cuts deep. Shay never wants to see him again, but Ford can't let her go, not when her life is still in danger. He will sacrifice everything to protect her, then be prepared to walk away from the only woman he's ever loved, even if it breaks him.
Playing Dirty
by Jennifer EcholsThe sexy second novel in the Stargazer series featuring a public relations expert who tries to prevent the breakup of a raucous country band and corral their wild--and irresistible--lead singer.As an expert in public relations crisis management--or, babysitter to the stars--Sarah Seville just spent nine months in Rio trying to keep a rock singer out of jail long enough to record his new album...and barely succeeded. Now she needs to prove she deserves the Manhattan-based job she loves. Trouble is, her new assignment is to travel to Alabama to prevent the breakup of the raucous country band The Cheatin' Hearts, headed by sexy Quentin Cox. As she edges closer to Quentin, she discovers layers of secrets. It seems Quentin is taking the spin doctor for a spin... The Cheatin' Hearts have stayed on top of the charts for two years following three rules: Rule One, no drugs. Rule Two, no sex with other band members. Rule Three, no sex with record company spies. Quentin figures he'd better follow the rules, because he made them. And if you break a rule, you're out of the band. But he can't resist the record company's beautiful PR agent, and inevitably he breaks Rule Three. As he falls for Sarah, he finds out that she has plenty of secrets of her own, and one of them comes knocking on her door: what really happened to her in Rio.
Playing Dirty
by Taryn Leigh TaylorA game they both want to win Lainey Harper has never been a puck bunny. She wants nothing to do with hockey or hockey players-not after what she's been through. So why can't she resist Cooper Mead? Portland's newest hockey star, Cooper, is all muscle and charisma. And he's Lainey's worst nightmare. Hooking up with him would bring back memories that Lainey needs to keep buried. And risk the hard-earned anonymity she's sacrificed everything to protect. When Lainey finally gives in to Cooper's sexy charm, the chemistry's intense-but so is the media exposure. And now Lainey's got even more to lose than her secret-she's got Cooper.
Playing Dirty (Risky Business #2)
by Tiffany SnowDOWN AND DIRTYFaced with a choice between bad-boy detective Dean Ryker and sexy power player Parker Anderson, Sage Reece fought the law--and the law won. But while Ryker's sizzling touch may rule her nights, Sage's days belong to Parker's cool, calculating intensity. . . .Both Ryker and Parker are determined to protect Sage from a brutal enemy who'd use her to pay for their mistakes. Yet when the usually on-point Ryker is distracted by ghosts from his past, Parker seizes his opportunity to get Sage's attention--and keep it in ways beyond her wildest dreams.Now, caught between a mobster out for revenge and two men who were once best friends, Sage must play to win--even if it means getting dirty. . . .
Playing Dirty (Risky Business #2)
by Tiffany SnowDOWN AND DIRTY Faced with a choice between bad-boy detective Dean Ryker and sexy power player Parker Anderson, Sage Reese fought the law - and the law won. But while Ryker's sizzling touch may rule her nights, Sage's days belong to Parker's cool, calculating intensity . . . Both Ryker and Parker are determined to protect Sage from a brutal enemy who'd use her to pay for their mistakes. Yet when the usually single-minded Ryker is distracted by ghosts from his past, Parker seizes his opportunity to get Sage's attention - and keep it in ways beyond her wildest dreams. Now, caught between a mobster out for revenge and two men who were once best friends, Sage must play to win - even if it means getting dirty. . . .Need more from Tiffany Snow? Check out her addictive, suspense-filled Kathleen Turner series.'No one writes a love triangle better than Tiffany Snow' - Jill Shalvis
Playing Fair: A Guide to Nonmonogamy for Men into Women (Thorntree Fundamentals)
by Pepper MintGood news! You can leave the constraints of monogamy behind, and step into the delightful possibilities of polyamory and open relationships. By understanding and practicing nonmonogamy, you can live to the limits of your romantic and erotic desires, while building networks of relationships that nourish and challenge you. But it's a lot harder than it looks, and living openly will test you. Are you able to navigate discussions of jealousy with responsibility and care? Can you reject self-sabotaging patterns of selfishness and deceit? Will you employ your strength and confidence to meet the emotional needs of multiple connections? If you're looking to rise to the occasion, then this is the book for you! Within, you'll learn the skills and tools you'll need to navigate conscientious nonmonogamy and find your way to your fantasies. ,
Playing Fast: A New York Saints Novel
by Melanie ScottTHREE STRIKES AND HE'S OUT... When baseball bad-boy Finn Castro raises one eyebrow too many, the Saints send him down to the minors. He'll have to earn back his major-league dreams with the Sarasota Springs Preachers. Finn's certainly never claimed to be a man of the cloth, and cleaning up his act isn't going to be easy with stunning Eva Harlowe at the heart of the team's administration... UNTIL SHE THROWS A CURVEBALLEva knows having a crush on Finn Castro is about as sensible as wishing for an eighth day of the week, but seeing the gorgeously muscled player in person melts her resolve. If she's planning to leave baseball at the end of the season, a hot fling could be a fantasy home run. But when no-strings sex begins to feel like a perfect partnership, will Finn and Eva choose the love of the game or real life together?
Playing Flirty
by Shameez PatelThe game is on for two nerds who love to outplay each other . . . even when their hearts are on the line, in this charming and geeky romantic comedy perfect for fans of Olivia Dade and Jen DeLuca. For Rose Marie Jones, risks are a hard no–except for Game Night. For one precious evening a week, Rose can forget about her demanding boss and her lackluster love life and focus on beating the pants off her friends. But none of them brings out her hyper-competitive side quite like William Ashdern. Her best friend&’s half-brother, William is the paragon of a sexy nerd. The tall, dorky, and handsome game designer is Rose&’s playing nemesis. But when Rose decides to enter a contest with the board game she&’s secretly invented, there&’s only one person who can help her win. Now what has always been a game between Rose and William is getting a lot more serious. And after spending her entire life trying not to lose, Rose might finally be ready to risk it all–and play to win.
Playing For Keeps
by Gregory GarrettFaced with a 30 year sentence in Federal prison, Dontae can no longer hold on to the envisions of the outside life he left behind, including family. As hard as it may get, he is determined to do the time and not let the time do him. Offered a get out of jail free card, will he continue to favor his pride? Can he remain strong enough throughout the rest of his bid before the mental strees and anguish taking its roll? Q'Tee vowed to love, honor, and cherish for better or worse until death do us part. With her husband, Dontae serving a lengthy sentence, she won't stop at nothing to help free him. By any means neccessary! After re-acquainting herself with an old fling, Marco, she becomes side tracked momentarily by paths of lust, lies, and unbridled affection. Gradually, her world turns upside down. Surprisingly, Q'Tee soon will discover Marco is the ideal player that changes the game. Will Q Tee's love out weigh Dontae's pride?
Playing For Keeps (Sultry Southern Nights #2)
by Deborah Fletcher MelloAs an accomplished architect, single dad of teenage twin girls, and co-owner of The Playground, Raleigh's hottest jazz and blues club, it's an understatement to say Malcolm Cobb has his hands full. Add to that an ex-wife who knows how to bring the drama, it's no surprise he has little time or inclination for a personal life. But when he spots stunning, voluptuous Cilla Jameson, he's suddenly considering rearranging his schedule and setting aside his concerns. . .Independent and successful, Cilla would love to be in love. But when it comes to men, she has a lengthy list of requirements. And "no children" is at the top. Yet she can't help being intrigued by Malcolm. He's handsome, fascinating, respectful--and up for a challenge. But is Cilla? After all, the man has baggage--and it is fully packed. Can she handle the ex who's determined to keep him single? Or the twins who are not quite the angels Malcolm thinks? She'll have to decide, if she wants to play for keeps. . .
Playing For Keeps: A fun feel-good read! (Heartbreaker Bay #7)
by Jill ShalvisThe seventh in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis's Heartbreaker Bay series, featuring her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Marie Force. If you're planning on falling in love you'd better be sure someone is there to catch you... When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark - the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She's yoga pants, he's a suit. She's a tattoo artist, he's a straight-laced mogul. But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie.Caleb doesn't do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he's learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He's never worried about it before - not until he finally gets behind Sadie's armor and begins to fall.Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they're each willing to risk...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the other Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Playing Grace
by Hazel OsmondA romantic comedy about love and learning to let go. Perfect for fans of Sarra Manning, Ellie Adams and Rosie Blake.Grace Surtees has everything carefully under control - her work life, her home life and her love life -especially her love life. But then her boss hires Tate Saunders, a brash American, to spice up the gallery tours his company provides. Messy and fond of breaking rules, Tate explodes into her tidy existence like a paintball, and Grace hates everything about him... doesn't she? Because, for Grace, the alternative would be simply too terrifying to contemplate: to love Tate rather than hate him would mean leaping out of her comfort zone, and Grace's devotion to order hides some long-kept secrets... secrets she's sure someone like Tate Saunders could never accept or understand.Discover Hazel Osmond's other novels, Who's Afraid of Mr Wolfe?, The Mysterious Miss Mayhew and The First Time I Saw Your Face.