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A Ballroom Temptation
by Kimberly BellUnexpected allies find themselves falling for each other in the new Countess Scandals novel from the author of A Convenient Engagement and A Dangerous Damsel. Arriving for the season in London, the always-proper Jane Bailey hopes to pass unseen and unheard—and return home unwed. She has already suffered enough at the hands of the ton, not to mention her cruel ex-fiance, Geoffrey Pembroke. Adam Clairborne has similar plans. Though his father called him home from the Carolinas to find a wife, he wants nothing more than to return to his life of freedom in the Americas. When Adam saves Jane from an unsavory encounter with Pembroke, the two become allies in navigating the mire of the social season. But as a mutually beneficial alliance turns to genuine affection, it becomes clear that their plans may be foiled by their own hearts.
Ballroom to Bride and Groom (Mills & Boon Largeprint Romance Ser. #Vol. 2589)
by Kate HardyTV presenter Polly Anna Adams has spent a lifetime living up to her name. Suddenly single, Polly hides behind her cheery facade and enters a celebrity dance competition. Her partner? None other than gorgeous but wary professional dancer Liam Flynn.Liam has learned the hard way to keep his heart on lockdown, but Polly's joie de vivre puts a spring back in his polished step. As the competition heats up, so does their unstoppable attraction. If only they could convince themselves their hot tango passion is just for the cameras....
Balls Up (Heart Of Fame - Stage Right Ser. #4)
by Lexxie CouperBalls Up from award-winning contemporary romance author Lexxie Couper is a fast-paced erotic GLBT romance. When two bad-boy jocks give in to passion, their lives will change forever.It's a game changer...Rhys McDowell. Striker for Manchester United. Bad boy on the soccer field. Badder boy in the bedroom. Rhys lives by the motto: never second-guess anything. His only regret in life is that he fell in love with the wrong man long ago, and no one has ever been able to erase that guy from his heart.Until now.Curtis Clarkson. Ex-captain of the Australian cricket team. A man once feared on the pitch, Clarkson is now a highly respected businessman with a devilish glint in his eye and a willingness to follow wherever life leads. He never expected it to lead him to a man. A cocky soccer player, no less. And a private shower in Heathrow airport.When lust and desire take control of both men, all the rules of the game change utterly. Curtis never thought he'd fall for a guy. And Rhys never thought he'd fall again, period.But when fame follows your every step, what happens behind closed doors doesn't always stay there. And the penalty box may very well leave you not just sweaty...but broken.This contemporary erotic romance contains romantic comedy, sports theme, international romance, adult content and situations, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. While Balls Up can be read as a stand-alone, it should be noted it follows Heart of Fame Book Eight, Blackthorne.Previously Published: (2014) 5x5 Publishing
Ballycroy (The Pirate Queen #3)
by Jennifer Rose McMahonUSA Today-Bestselling Author: A woman journeys through time to medieval Ireland and finds forbidden love as tension rises between clans… Pursued by Ireland&’s notorious pirate queen, Maeve O&’Malley is on a quest to Ireland&’s medieval past to save the future of her clan and break her ancient family curse. Learning to use her haunting visions to travel to medieval Ireland leads Maeve on the adventure of a lifetime—or centuries of lifetimes. She is torn between the legends of ancient Ireland and the truths of modern life, as her loved ones pressure her to end the visions and leave history undisturbed. But her unexpected loyalty to a familiar medieval boy from the loathed rival clan complicates matters. Time is running out as threats of clan battles clash with the burden to make things right when Maeve realizes the danger of becoming trapped in the past forever—and is forced to make the boldest decision of her life—in this epic Irish adventure of seers and curses, the conclusion to the Pirate Queen series.
Balm: A Novel
by Dolen Perkins-ValdezThe New York Times bestselling author of Wench returns to the Civil War era to explore the next chapter of history—the trauma of the War and the end of slavery—in this powerful story of love and healing about three people who struggle to overcome the pain of the past and define their own future.The Civil War has ended, and Madge, Sadie, and Hemp have each come to Chicago in search of a new life.Born with magical hands, Madge has the power to discern others’ suffering, but she cannot heal her own damaged heart. To mend herself and help those in need, she must return to Tennessee to face the women healers who rejected her as a child.Sadie can commune with the dead, but until she makes peace with her father, she, too, cannot fully engage her gift.Searching for his missing family, Hemp arrives in this northern city that shimmers with possibility. But redemption cannot be possible until he is reunited with those taken from him.In the bitter aftermath of a terrible, bloody war, as a divided nation tries to come together once again, Madge, Sadie, and Hemp will be caught up in a desperate, unexpected battle for survival in a community desperate to lay the pain of the past to rest.Beautiful in its historical atmosphere and emotional depth, Balm is a stirring novel of love, loss, hope, and reconciliation set during one of the most critical periods in American history.
Balthazar (Medianoche #Volumen 5)
by Claudia GrayEl amor puede salvarte la vida, incluso cuando estás muerto... Quinta entrega de la serie paranormal romántica «Medianoche». A pesar de su flirteo con Bianca en la Academia Medianoche, Balthazar lleva siglos siguiendo una norma: no enamorarse. Sabe bien que su corazón de vampiro no puede latir, pero sí romperse de dolor con cada amor perdido. Así que se ha encerrado en un mundo oscuro y solitario, sin felicidad ni sufrimiento. Sin embargo, cuando el viejo vampiro que acabó con su vida humana reaparezca para amenazar la de Skye, una buena amiga de Lucas, Balthazar deberá tomar partido para vengarse... y protegerla. «Salió del baño y Balthazar la miró brevemente. O esa era su intención, porque fue incapaz de despegar los ojos de ella. Llevaba una camiseta negra y mallas, pero ambas prendas se ceñían a su cuerpo menudo, sus pechos, su cintura, sus caderas, sus muslos... "Con humanas, no", se recordó mientras pensaba en su primer amor. Pero aquella vieja regla le pareció muy lejana. Skye rehuyó su mirada, como si le hubiera leído el pensamiento. Cuando volvió a mirarlo a los ojos, él sintió el impacto: un calor que le inundó las venas, tan real como la sangre. -Pues, si de verdad vas a quedarte hasta mañana... -Es lo mejor -dijo Balthazar, aunque sus probabilidades de poder pegar ojo acababan de disminuir de una forma espectacular. Esa noche no iba a dormir bien. -El banco que hay debajo de la ventana puede servirte. Pero eres muy alto; a lo mejor no estás cómodo...»
Balthazar
by Claudia GrayFor hundreds of years, the vampire Balthazar has been alone-without allies, without love. When Balthazar agrees to help Skye Tierney, a human girl who once attended Evernight Academy, he has no idea how dangerous it will be. Skye's newfound psychic powers have caught the attention of Redgrave, the cruel, seductive master vampire responsible for murdering Balthazar and his family four centuries ago. Now Redgrave plans to use Skye's powers for his own evil purposes. Balthazar will do whatever it takes to stop Redgrave and exact his long-awaited revenge against his killer. As Skye and Balthazar stand together to fight him, they grow closer-first unwillingly, then undeniably. Balthazar realizes his lonely world could finally be changed by her. . . . In a story filled with forbidden love and dark suspense, one of the most beloved characters in Claudia Gray's New York Times bestselling Evernight series will captivate readers with his battle to overcome his past and follow his heart.
The Baltimore Collection: Books 1-3
by Karen RoseAvailable together for the first time, discover the first three novels of the unmissable Baltimore series from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose.Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter, this digital omnibus edition includes three gripping novels packed with razor sharp plot and hair-raising suspense. Prepare to be hooked by the Baltimore Series...You Belong to MeA killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he's stopped?No One Left To TellAre you always guilty until proven innocent? If a wrongly convicted prisoner is free, there could be more at stake that could ever have been imagined...Did You Miss Me?Is an abduction payback for an old courtroom victory? Or is there a more sinister game afoot?Readers can't get enough of Karen Rose!'Well written, great characters, tight plot, suspense from beginning to end. A seriously good story.''I have read all the books in this series and they can't come out fast enough''Amazing and thrilling. On to the next book, can't wait!''Superb read, I have become addicted to Karen Rose books''Fast and furious' Sun'Intense, complex and unforgettable' James Patterson'High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa Gardner
Balzac y la joven costurera china
by Dai SijieUn conmovedor homenaje al poder de la palabra escrita y al deseo innato de libertad. Dos adolescentes chinos son enviados a una aldea perdida en las montañas del Fénix del Cielo, cerca de la frontera con el Tíbet, para cumplir con el proceso de «reeducación» implantado por Mao Zedong a finales de los años sesenta. Soportando unas condiciones de vida infrahumanas, con unas perspectivas casi nulas de regresar algún día a su ciudad natal, todo cambia con la aparición de una maleta clandestina llena de obras emblemáticas de la literatura occidental. Así pues, gracias a la lectura de Balzac, Dumas, Stendhal o Romain Roland, los dos jóvenes descubrirán un mundo repleto de poesía, sentimientos y pasiones desconocidas, y aprenderán que un libro puede ser un instrumento valiosísimo a la hora de conquistar a la atractiva Sastrecilla, la joven hija del sastre del pueblo vecino. La crítica ha dicho...«Una auténtica joya de humor y poesía que hay que leer ya.»Le Nouvel Observateur «La pasión por la literatura occidental y la evocación de una educación sentimental convierten la lectura de esta primera novela en un auténtico placer.»L'Express «Si va a leer una sola novela, elija ésta: vale por cien.»Le Figaro «Estamos ante un verdadero regalo [...] Novela sutil, impregnada de una extraña belleza, que ningún amante de la buena literatura se debería perder.»Territorios «Un exquisito texto que les recomiendo [...] lo que Dai Sijie propone es recobrar el recuerdo de esa embriaguez sin resaca que proporcionan las buenas historias.»El País «[...] Una simplicidad y una eficacia narrativas que hacen de Balzac y la joven... un libro subyugante.»ABC Cultural «Les recomiendo encarecidamente que lean Balzac y la joven costurera china, de Dai Sijie, donde se explica cómo el arte puede ser fuente de vida, de inteligencia y felicidad.»La Vanguardia «La novela de Sijie conduce al corazón de la literatura: al lugar donde la palabra y la ficción son saberes de salvación, no por las ideas que puedan transportar sino porque abren mundos y resonancias con la palabra.»El Periódico
Bambola Dipinta di Nero: Donna Spezzata Salvata dal suo Vero Amore
by Laura LagoAda è l'antitesi di una donna felice. A 27 anni è una martire misantropo che odia tutto ciò che la circonda. Odia il suo lavoro, odia il suo capo, odia i suoi vicini, la sua città e tutti. I suoi amici la considerano una fumatrice accanita, una bevitrice notturna e un pericolo pubblico aggressivo-depressivo. Tuttavia, Ada ha un peso che nessuno dovrebbe sopportare. Sua madre è morta di cancro. Suo padre, dedito al gioco d'azzardo, è stato ucciso dalla mafia russa. Il suo fidanzato, un ispettore di polizia, assassinato dagli stessi bastardi. Dopo aver appreso della perdita del suo futuro marito, ha avuto un travaglio prematuro e ha perso sua figlia. Ora tutto ciò che gli resta sono tatuaggi neri, ricordando tutti quelli che ha perso. Quello, e il suo nuovo dojo, dove insegna arti marziali, Aikido e Kung-Fu. Un dojo che, al mattino presto, è infestato da teppisti della mafia russa, che affermano che il quartiere è loro e richiede... tasse per la protezione. Protezione che, ovviamente, Ada respinge a colpi. Sofferente, molto arrabbiata e ubriaca, l'ultima cosa che si aspetta all'alba alla porta del suo dojo, a parte il frinire dei grilli, è Kyle Nakamura, il figlio del suo maestro, presente in città dopo il recente assassinio del padre. L'ultima cosa che Ada si aspettava era che Kyle, quello sconosciuto alla sua porta, diventasse la sua ragione principale per respirare. Attenzione: un romanzo nero con erotismo esplicito, romanticismo, passione e azione, carico di dramma, linguaggio adulto, violenza esplicita e un amore così profondo da poter guarire qualsiasi ferita.
Bamboo and Lace
by Lori WickChristian Fiction - 24-year-old Lily travels to Hawaii to visit her older brother. Although born to American parents, Lily has lived her entire life in far-off Kashien where her father has set up a church. When Lily was still a child, her mother died and the tragedy lead her father to make his children follow very strict traditional Kashien rules. Although Lily is excited about the trip to Hawaii, she finds the American culture, technology, and freedoms difficult to adjust to. When Lily's brother is unexpectedly called away for his job, Lily suddenly finds herself staying with the family of her brother's best friend Gabe. While the family is made up of loving Christians like Lily, their ways are still very different from those she has always known. And when Lily and Gabe start having feelings for each other, she soon finds herself torn between two cultures and two men who are very important to her. Can Lily trust God to help her make the right decision? Will Lily's father learn to accept Gabe?
BAMF
by Sjd PetersonWith his fauxhawk, sleeve tattoos, and visible piercings, Ridley Corbin has the whole badass vibe going on in spades. The image serves him well as the self-proclaimed protector of the underdog, and he wants nothing more than to be Alex Firestone's hero. Alex, a mild-mannered library assistant, has moved to Slater, a quiet college town, hoping to hide from his past. He keeps to himself, but that doesn't save him from catching the unwanted attention of the campus bully. But not all is as it seems. Alex's past comes calling, and it's time he becomes top dog.
La banalidad de los hombres crueles
by Norma LazoAunque frágiles ante la crueldad humana, los personajes encuentran una mano extendida con la promesa de ser un refugio para el otro. En Tokio, 1971, el maestro Yoshikawa se desangra en el piso de su mansión. En Vladivostok, 1938, EkaterinaNikolayéva, acusada de traición contra la patria, espera su juicio y condena. También en Vladivostok, pero en 2019, Takumi recibe una llamada de emergencia desde su país natal: su hermana fue encontrada casi muerta en una barranca del Estado de México y él decide volver a casa. Tres vidas entrelazadas por un libro que viaja a través de los años y la desazón que cruza por cada uno de los personajes, pero que es, al fin y al cabo, varias historias de amor. La banalidad de los hombres crueles es una conmovedora novela sobre la inminente soledad que viven los personajes ante sus tragedias; tan vulnerables ellos como las personas que aman. Pérdida y melancolía son la bruma en la que se internan y la única posibilidad de una catarsis reveladora.
Banane II
by Dee DawningDopo la selvaggia orgia del sabato precedente, Teri si rifiuta di fare sesso con Joel, il che porta a un episodio di sesso forzato nella doccia e a un’altra orgia, ancora più selvaggia.
Band of Angels: A Novel
by Julia GregsonA STORY OF COURAGE, PASSION, AND HEROISM SET AGAINST ONE OF THE MOST TRAUMATIC WARS IN HISTORYGrowing up in Wales, Catherine Carreg has been allowed to run wild, spending her childhood racing ponies along the beach with her friend Deio, the cattle-driver’s son. But Catherine is consumed by a longing to escape the monotony of village life and runs away to London with Deio’s help. Alone in the unfamiliar city, Catherine secures a position in Florence Nightingale’s home for sick governesses. As the nation is gripped by reports of war in the Crimea, Catherine volunteers as a nurse—and her life changes beyond all recognition. Arriving in Scutari, she is immediately thrown into a living nightmare. Amid the madness and chaos, Catherine is forced to grow up quickly, learning the hardest lessons of love and war.
Bande wat Bind
by Amy Blankenship ElaineSanctuary is 'n privaat weggesteekte vakansie oord op sy eie private berg. Angel Hart het op Sanctuary groot geword, altyd deur almal teen die buitewêreld beskerm. Sy was altyd in die drie mans waarvoor sy lief was se geselskap tot haar famielie besluit het om haar weg te vat.Twee jaar later kom sy terug vir 'n kuier en bring haar eie kêrel saam. Skielik vind Angel haarself die middelpunt van verskeie mense se obsessie en hulle intensies is om haar nooit weer toe te laat om Sanctuary te verlaat nie. Die geheime obsessies raak 'n dodelike spel van besitlikheid, soos die mans wat haar lief het die gevaarlikste mans op die berg word.
Banded Together
by Kc BurnPunk’s not dead, but it’s time to redefine life. Devlin Waters thought he’d have music forever. But the tragic death of his best friend ended the twenty-year run of his punk band, Negative Impression. Unable to process the loss, Devlin distances himself from everyone and everything that reminds him of the band. But forty-one is too young to curl up and wait for the end. In a search for a second career, he finds himself at university with a bunch of kids young enough to be… his kids. His sexy archeology professor, however, makes Devlin think about life beyond his grief…. Dr. Jack Johnson does not appreciate Devlin’s lack of respect, his inability to be serious, or his chronic lateness. Worse, he hates that he’s attracted to a student. When he realizes Devlin is the rock star he crushed on in his youth, he drops his guard—against his better judgment. Before they can move forward together, Jack must admit to Devlin that he’s not only an admirer, but he also sings in a cover band. How will Devlin react to his ultimate fanboy when his own music has died?
Bandera's Bride
by Mary McbrideHe'd Hidden His Passion Behind Another Man's Name. For John Bandera knew that a genteel Mississippi flower like Emily Russell could never share her life with a half-breed Comanche rancher. But the hiding was over. His true love was here, in the flesh. And he wanted to make her his bride! Six years of heartfelt correspondence had to count for something, a very pregnant and very alone Emily Russell insisted as she headed west to find the man of her dreams. But instead of the Southern cavalier she thought she loved, she'd found John Bandera, a man of secrets and soul-spinning sensuality...!
The Bandit from Corte
by Patrizia Ines Roggero Gwen SimmonsCorte, Corsica. 1772. Not everything is as it appears. When Sebastiano kidnaps Cecilia from the carriage of Captain Picard, he believes her to be a traitor, and the mistress of a Frenchman. Hatred devours him, memories of a painful past haunt him, but it will be the truth that finally gives a new purpose to his life. A trip through the feelings of the human heart and through Corsica, a country conquered by the Kingdom of France, towards rediscovering happiness and oneself...
The Bandit King (Romances of Arquitaine #2)
by Lilith SaintcrowTristan d'Arcenne is what he always wished to be--Vianne di Rocancheil's Consort. But Vianne is no more a noblewoman, she is the Queen of Arquitaine, faced with treachery, invasion, war, and a Consort whose secrets may well shatter their marriage. For before Tristan was hers, he belonged to a King...and that King died by Tristan's hand.Arquitaine needs them both. The country is locked in a deadly game whose rules change by the moment. The Queen is an adept player, but hardly ruthless enough. The contest requires a man who has nothing to lose, a man who has already done the worst and will continue to do so for his wife, his country, and his own salvation.The Bandit King approaches...
Bandit's Embrace (Hologram #4)
by Georgina GentryTOO AROUSED TO RESISTWhen her scheming, jealous stepmother-to-be forced Amethyst Durango to enter a convent, the headstrong heiress swore she'd experience life to the fullest before being shut away. And when her violet eyes gazed upon the handsome Texas drifter at a sleepy stage stopover, Amethyst knew she'd found her mate. His sensual glance made her shiver with anticipation; his big calloused hands would electrify her with ecstasy. But when he galloped off afterwards without any promises to rescue her, the deceived senorita vowed she'd get back at the double-crosser--even if it meant never savoring his lying lips again!TOO LUCIOUS TO BE LAWFULRangy, rugged Bandit knew how to hold his cards, his liquor and his women, but when he first met the alluring Mexican maiden, he knew this was one gal he shouldn't touch! She was too young, too innocent, and too rich for a no-good mixed-blood cowboy like himself. Still, he couldn't stop his mouth from crushing hers any more than he could keep a stallion from a mare. And after he'd tasted and teased her, and pleasured and pleased her, it was too late to tell Amethyst he was on the run--and he could never again shelter her in his BANDIT'S EMBRACE.
Bane: Bane (the Westmorelands) / Beauty And The Bodyguard / Captive But Forbidden (The Westmorelands)
by Brenda JacksonNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson's last Westmoreland bachelor is a navy SEAL on a mission to protect the woman who got away... After five years, navy SEAL Brisbane Westmoreland is back home on his ranch and ready to reclaim the woman he left behind. But when he tracks her to Dallas, he's in for a shock. Crystal Newsome isn't ready to forgive Bane for saying he loved her then vanishing from her life. Only now the beautiful chemist needs his protection. As their own irresistible chemistry takes over once again, can Bane keep Crystal safe and convince her they can have the second chance they both deserve?
The Bane Affair
by Alison KentMeet the men of the Smithson Group--five spies whose best work is done in the field and between the sheets. Smart, built, trained to do everything well--and that's everything--they're the guys you want on your side of the bed. Go deep under cover? No problem. Take out the bad guys? Done. Play by the rules? I don't think so. Indulge a woman's every fantasy? Happy to please, ma'am. Fall in love? Hey, even a secret agent's got his weak spots. . .Get started with Christian Bane, SG-5Christian Bane is a man of few words, so when he talks, people listen. One of the Smithson Group's elite force, Christian's also the walking wounded, haunted by his past. Something about being betrayed by a woman, then left to die in a Thai prison by the notorious crime syndicate Spectra IT gives a guy demons. But now, Spectra has made a secret deal with a top scientist to crack a governmental encryption technology, and Christian has his orders: Pose as Spectra boss Peter Deacon. Going deep undercover as the slick womanizer will be tough for Christian. Getting cozy with the scientist's beautiful goddaughter, Natasha, to get information won't be. But the closer he gets to Natasha, the harder it gets to deceive her. She's so alluring, so trusting, so completely unexpected he suspects someone's been giving out faulty intel. If Natasha isn't the criminal he was led to believe, they're both being played for fools. Now, with Spectra closing in, Christian's best chance for survival is to confront his demons and trust the only one he can. . .Natasha. . .Stay tuned to your bookstore for Rogue Spies, Episode Two: The Shaughnessey Accord.
Bane of Boston
by J. P. BarnabyThe day Jonathan "Jack" Young caught that foul ball was the worst day of his life. Instead of seeing his beloved Red Sox hold the lead, he watched in horror as his mistake cost them the first real shot they'd had at the World Series for nearly one hundred years. Jack left Boston in disgrace and moved to Chicago to start over. Instead, he finds Ryan Levine, who shatters the illusion that he could ever escape being the "Bane of Boston." With decisions about careers and relationships in the balance, one misstep could mean ruin for them both.