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Pure Indulgence
by Janelle DenisonKayla Thomas is counting on her latest idea to clinch the success of her bakery-aphrodisiac chocolates! But first she needs an unsuspecting test subject to ensure the candy is as stimulating as she hopes. So when yummy restaurant owner Jack Tremaine steps into her shop, she decides he's just the man she needs. And if Kayla just happens to be around when Jack needs to let loose some lust...well, it's all in the name of science, right? Jack is more than happy to sample anything Kayla's offering. The chocolates are good, but he has the feeling sex with Kayla will be absolutely delicious! Although he wants to convince her to add her delectable desserts to his dinner menu, it's suddenly more important for Jack to satisfy his hunger for the shapely chef. He simply has to kiss the cook-and he has no intention of stopping there....
Pure Princess, Bartered Bride (Bride on Approval #3)
by Caitlin CrewsWhen a French mogul marries a demure princess, he’s determined to discover his bride’s wild side in the USA Today–bestselling author’s sexy romance.Luc Garnier always gets what he wants. And now he wants a perfect bride. She must be a woman of nobility and elegance, one with an impeccable reputation—and no dirty secrets in her past. Princess Gabrielle is invaluable—a pearl beyond price. Yet Luc has defied the odds, and a contract for marriage is drawn up. This will be a union on paper first, and in the bedroom later.Yet Gabrielle is just as well behaved in private as she is in public. The more Luc admires this proper princess, the more he is determined to find the wanton woman within . . .
Pure Satisfaction: A Hot Holiday Romance (Fantasy Island #3)
by Rebecca HunterHe’s giving in to temptation this Christmas and bringing her pure satisfaction! Dive into this steamy final installment of Rebecca Hunter’s Fantasy Island trilogy!Bubbly Ruby Bisset is too young for CFO Adrian Wentworth…way too young for what he fantasizes about every time she parades through the office. That’s why he’s always kept the gorgeous twentysomething at a distance. Until they’re assigned to impersonate a loving couple at a Hawaiian resort over Christmas. In a luxury cabin. With one bed!Teased by the coconut scent of her hair and the glimpses of her smooth skin, Adrian can barely resist touching the little temptress. So when she goads him into kissing her under the mistletoe, he gives in. When their lips meet, he knows he’s in big trouble. Ruby may be younger than him, but she’s no innocent. She knows what she wants…and that’s him!Soon they’re indulging in tropical delights hot enough to make any HR manager pass out. And pretending to be a man in love feels more real by the moment. Getting close to Ruby leaves Adrian craving something he can’t have…but will what happens in Hawaii stay in Hawaii?Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Fantasy IslandBook 1: Pure TemptationBook 2: Pure AttractionBook 3: Pure Satisfaction
Pure Sin
by Susan JohnsonFlora Bonham met Adam Serre on the night his wife left him. Although he made it clear he was not interested, Flora was determined to tempt him as no other woman had. From award-winner Susan Johnson comes an enticing, sensual tale that follows her recent successes with Outlaw and the USA Today bestseller Seized by Love.
Pure Temptation & Old Enough to Know Better
by Vicki Lewis ThompsonTwo sexy, sassy stories from New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson. In one volume for the first time!Pure TemptationGrowing up in a small town with four very big brothers means Tess Blakely might as well be wearing a chastity belt. This has to change before she moves to New York. She's read loads of books about sex, but she needs some hands-on training. And her best friend, "Mac" MacDougal, looks like the perfect teacher to set things on fire....Old Enough to Know BetterAccepting a dare to hit on the gorgeous new landscaper is Kasey Braddock's chance to prove she can entice a man and leave him drooling. After all, she's old enough to know what she wants-and she wants Sam Ashton...badly. The chemistry between them is powerful, explosive. Still, she plans to keep their past connection her little secret!
Pure Temptation: A Scorching Hot Romance (Fantasy Island #1)
by Rebecca HunterHe can never resist a dangerous challenge…especially when the chemistry is volcanically hot. Welcome to the first book of Rebecca Hunter’s Fantasy Island trilogy!For daredevil and extreme athlete Daxon Miles, free solo climbing is as necessary as breathing. Just him facing off against the face of a mountain. No gear, no ropes…just the exhilaration of success. One wrong move and it’s all over. So being on enforced “rest and relaxation” in Hawaii before a major climb is seriously killing him. Fortunately, there isn’t a single restful thing about the woman at his door…Kendall Clark. The hot-as-hell physical therapist who took over Daxon’s fantasies six months ago after they shared a scorching, hungry kiss. Now she’s here at the ultraluxe exclusive Kalani resort, still as cautious as ever. But Daxon can’t resist a challenge…and Kendall is his ultimate distraction.Drowning in her kisses, her taste, her skin. It’s a dangerous precipice of temptation and lust…and something else that neither of them are ready to admit. But when it comes to conquering deadly heights, fear is the enemy. And falling for Kendall is the one thing guaranteed to put them both in danger…Step into stories of provocative romance where sexual fantasies come true. Let your inhibitions run wild with Harlequin DARE.
Purebred
by Patricia RosemoorHorse trainer Aidan McKenna had the sight, the ability to glimpse into the future. He also had a family curse that threatened the life of any woman he loved. So when the dreams began-searing, erotic dreams starring his new partner, Cat Clarke-he resisted his fierce desire with all his strength. Because Aidan knew the dangers of ever falling in love again.Aidan and the beautiful horse breeder had staked everything on their racing venture. But when Cat's missing stable manager turned up dead, it became clear they had more to lose than races. If he couldn't stop himself from loving her, Aidan knew he had to find a way to defeat destiny to save the woman of his dreams.
Pureza
by Garth GreenwellCandidato a los premios Sade 2021, Joyce Carol Oates y Gordon Burn. Seleccionado como uno de los mejores libros del 2020 por elNew York Times e incluido en la lista de los diez mejores libros del año por los críticos del New York Times. Mejor libro del año según más de treinta publicaciones, incluidas The New Yorker, TIME, The Was hington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR y la BBC. Garth Greenwell regresa al protagonista y al entorno de su célebre debut, Lo que te pertenece, para seguir explorando cómo nos definen el sexo, el erotismo y el deseo. En la ciudad de Sofía se respiran los agitados aires de una democracia apenas estrenada. Por sus calles desfilan jóvenes estudiantes con canciones y proclamas a la conquista de nuevas libertades, mientras los viejos edificios socialistas se deterioran lentamente. En medio de esta atmósfera efervescente, Garth Greenwell da voz a un profesor estadounidense que ha logrado hacer de Bulgaria su hogar. Al principio de la novela nuestro protagonista acaba de separarse de R., el único hombre al que ha amado con un sentimiento de pureza que ni siquiera creía posible. En esta nueva etapa de su vida, una serie de encuentros con estudiantes, otros escritores como él o amantes esporádicos ponen de manifiesto nuevas formas de intimidad, poder y deseo que le enfrentarán a sus cicatrices. La aclamada segunda novela de Greenwell podría leerse como un libro de relatos o como una delicada sinfonía en tres movimientos. Con su habitual prosa sensual y detallada, Greenwell consigue plasmar sobre el papel los extraños dialectos del erotismo y el deseo en un texto de una fuerza extraordinaria, afianzando su posición como uno de los escritores que mejor indagan en los complejos resortes de la naturaleza humana. La crítica ha dicho...«Pureza es un libro impresionante: conmovedor, radical, a la vez bello y violento, inesperado. Garth Greenwell es un autor fundamental, y su escritura nos proporciona herramientas para reafirmarnos, para existir: para luchar.»Édouard Louis «Greenwell puede ser el mejor escritor de sexo en activo. Es, en efecto, el más estimulante… Si se imagina el libro como un cuerpo, pureza —sin ningún tipo de pudor al trasladar la pasión sexual a sus páginas— es lo que logra en sus refrescantes representaciones. En un pasaje brillante, Greenwell incluso redime el propio lenguaje pornográfico… una gloriosa, afirmativa visión.»TLS, Michael LaPointe «Incandescente… el modo de escribir sobre sexo de Greenwelll es abrasador. Coja sus novelas con guantes de amianto y déjelas sobre salvamanteles para proteger su mesa de posibles daños por causados por el calor. Greenwell tiene un don extraordinario, un don que no abunda.»The New York Times Book Review, Dwight Garner «Extraordinario. El efecto global es todavía más impresionante, si cabe, que en Lo que te pertenece. El alcance de estas historias es parte de su éxito y parte de lo que hace que su dolor existencial sea tan intenso… Incomparablemente agridulce. Brillante.»The Washington Post, Ron Charles «Del mismo modo que otros autores estadounidenses masculinos, como Hemingway, Baldwin o Edmund White, eligieron París como lugar en el que su único protagonista puede ser puesto a prueba y metamorfosearse, Greenwell usa Sofía, la capital de Bulgaria, de caldero [...] La escritura sobre sexo alcanza una profundidad de precisión inusual, tanto sobre la actividad física como sobre el trasfondo emocional [...] Greenwell explora muy a fondo cómo son el miedo, la soledad y la clandestinidad
Purgatorio
by Tomás Eloy Martínez«Tomás Eloy Martínez afirma su lugar entre los mejores escritores de América Latina.» The New York Times En el invierno de 1976 Simón Cardoso es detenido por los militares que impusieron una dictadura sangrienta en Argentina, y nunca más aparece. Treinta años después, su mujer Emilia Dupuy, se paraliza al oír su voz en una fonda de suburbio en New Jersey. El mundo, que se había desmoronado con la tragedia, recobra su luz. A partir de ese enigma, Purgatorio enlaza la ansiedad del amor perdido y recuperado con una reconstrucción magistral de la irrealidad siniestra creada por el régimen. Tomás Eloy Martínez vivió en el exilio y escribió este relato conmovedor e inolvidable en busca de la memoria que no pudo tener. Con maestría avanza sobre la débil línea entre verdad e ilusión, y expande la novela más allá de los límites del género. Un lenguaje sobrio al servicio de una historia tan extraña como intensamente real da como resultado la mejor obra de un autor señalado como clásico por la crítica internacional.
Purgatory's Angel (Dark Angel #1)
by B. Hughes-Millman&“An awesome paranormal romance that fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon and J. R. Ward will really enjoy . . . No simple angels here.&”—Danielle DeVor, author of the Marker Chronicles Jaime Connor was once one of the mightiest archangels in heaven. Sent to earth to stop demons from claiming another victim in their sleep, she has battled far too long. Tired of all the killing, she awaits the demon who will overpower her and send her back to heaven. Yet her life lingers on and a dream she can&’t remember plagues her thoughts. Only remnants of her memory remain in the image of a gorgeous demon who circled her before the kill—the scent of Ireland on his breathe, a brogue on his tongue, and the sea in his penetrating eyes. The demon must have died. She never would have woken if he hadn&’t. That&’s how it works. How it&’s always worked. So why did he appear in her world the next day? And why is he trying to seduce her? Will he be the fated one to finally steal the life of the strongest dark angel the world has ever known? If she&’s lucky, that will be all he steals. &“With compelling characters, interesting subplots and plenty of paranormal action Purgatory&’s Angel is the kind of book that keeps one up at night! Kudos to Ms. Hughes-Millman for some of the most well-written action scenes this reviewer has ever had the pleasure of reading!&”—InD&’tale (5 stars)
Purify
by EtienneThe Ivory Solution: Volume ThreeThe Chronicles of Old TownReporter Clint Buchalla has been tasked by his editor with delving into the activities of a sitting Senator, who is rumored to have been caught in bed with a dead girl and a live boy. Clint begins what he suspects will be a months' long investigation. Instead, things quickly come to a head, and he and his partner, Lucien, find themselves in mortal danger. The search for the rent boy leads to dinner with an older couple, one of whom worked as a rent boy in DC for twenty years, until he was paid two million dollars by the Senator's aide and ordered to disappear. The rent boy wants something in return for his testimony, though. He wants Clint to help him get his memoirs published. In the midst of everything else, new information comes to light regarding Clint's previous investigations into the activities of people who seem determined to lower the birth rates of certain groups. It might take an attempt on their lives before all the pieces start falling into place.
Puritan Bride
by Anne O'BrienA WOMAN OF UNEXPECTED PASSIONEngland, 1663The sexual games at the Restoration Court of King Charles have turned Marcus, Viscount Marlbrooke, into a cynic. While he doesn't believe that love lies within matrimony, he does need to secure his claim to Winteringham Priory.Marriage to the spirited Puritan Katherine Harley is the key and, given his unexpected response to her, perhaps their marriage needn't be as bleak as he fears. Because, beneath her solemn exterior, he senses a bride of surprising passion....
Puritan's Wife
by Joanna HinesTo her neighbours in the small Cotswold town of Tilsbury she is a respectable wife and mother; to her husband Josiah she will always be his 'Doll', the child-bride he brought home from the German wars; to the painter of the family's portrait she is an enigma, remote and unknowable, a mystery perhaps even to herself. When Royalist soldiers arrive to garrison Tilsbury the tranquil rhythm of country life is shattered. Mistress Doll Taverner is more affected than anyone by the impact of the Civil War, which revives all the half-forgotten nightmares of childhood tragedy. Then a Cornish officer, Captain Stephen Sutton, begins to pose a threat of a subtler kind; as affection grows between them, she is compelled to question all the certainties by which she has lived her life.
Purity In Death (In Death #15)
by J. D. RobbWe seek only the purity of justice. By the time this message reaches you, the first execution will have taken place.New York, the summer of 2059, and the unbearable heat drives everyone to the very edge of madness. So when homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a violent attack by a deranged man, she thinks she's in control. She couldn't be more wrong.Someone is managing to spread insanity like a virus, forcing targeted criminals to lose their minds. But with a method of execution so unpredictable and brutal that even those behind it are starting to panic, Eve must act decisively. Faced with a spiders-web of betrayal protecting those responsible, Eve is forced to fight back and fight dirty.
Purity in Death (In Death #15)
by Nora Roberts J. D. RobbFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb, comes a shocking new novel in the futuristic series... A frightening new computer virus is spreading and it knows no boundaries...Louie Cogburn had spent three days holed up in his apartment, staring at his computer screen. His pounding headache was unbearable... like spikes drilling into his brain. And it was getting worse. Finally, when someone knocked at his door, Louie picked up a baseball bat, opened the door, and started swinging...The first cop on the scene fired his stunner twice and Louie died instantly. Detective Eve Dallas has taken over the investigation, but there's nothing to explain the man's sudden rage or death. The only clue is a bizarre message left on his computer screen: Absolute Purity Achieved.And when a second man dies under nearly identical circumstances, Dallas starts racking her brain for answers and for courage to face the impossible... that this might be a computer virus able to spread from machine to man...
Purity of Absence
by Dave MargoshesIn Purity of Absence, Dave Margoshes explores love in its waxing and waning, the extravagance of its fullness, the agony of its departure. Like an explorer charting new territory, he casts his eye on the rhythms and syntax of love, observing its aspects both quotidian and rare. The poems in this new collection, Margoshes’s first in a decade, chart the ekg patterns of love, not just the mature love between a man and a woman but love for a parent, friends, knowledge, place and, ultimately, life itself.
Purls of Wisdom (2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays #21)
by Morgan JamesYarn shop owner and ex-soldier Noah Miller never looks forward to the Christmas season. At least this year the break coincides with Hanukkah. But before his vacation, he has to survive the December rush. When virgin knitter Finley Mason comes into the store desperate for yarn, needles, and lessons so he can win a bet against Hazel, a woman who must be his wife, Noah agrees to help him despite his better judgment—he usually hates teaching. As the deadline to finish his roommate’s scarf looms, Finley falls in love with the reclusive shopkeeper, and he tries his best to woo Noah with all the magic of New York City at Christmastime. Noah could easily be swept away—if only Finley wasn’t straight and taken….A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar "Homemade for the Holidays."
Purple Daze
by J. D. WalkerWhen Gabriel “Gabe” St. James leaves the city behind and moves to a small town with his dad, the first person he meets is Lucifer Beelzebub “Beebub” Beaumont, who becomes his best friend. Now Beebub is quite the character, loves anything purple, and is larger than life in every way. Gabe simply tries to keep up, dreading the day his partner in crime and secret love will grow up and leave him behind, breaking his heart.It’s many years before Beebub returns home, with scars both physical and mental. But he’s still the overly confident, arrogant person he’s always been, and expects Gabe to fall at his feet and declare undying love.Just the opposite happens, however.Both men must start over and learn who they are after all this time, and how to trust each other again. Will it be worth the trouble in the end?
Purple Hearts: A Novel
by Tess WakefieldNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM! When a soldier with a troubled past and a struggling songwriter agree to a marriage of convenience for the military benefits, neither expects much after saying &“I do.&” Then tragedy strikes, and the line between what&’s real and what&’s pretend begins to blur in this smart and surprising romance perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Jojo Moyes.Cassie Salazar and Luke Morrow couldn&’t be more different. Sharp-witted Cassie works nights at a bar in Austin, Texas to make ends meet while pursuing her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. Luke is an Army trainee, about to ship out for duty, who finds comfort in the unswerving discipline of service. But a chance encounter at Cassie&’s bar changes the course of both their lives. Cassie is drowning in medical bills after being diagnosed with diabetes. When she runs into her old friend Frankie, now enlisted in the Army, she proposes a deal: she&’ll marry him in exchange for better medical insurance and they can split the increased paycheck that comes with having a &“family.&” When Frankie declines, his attractive but frustratingly intense friend Luke volunteers to marry Cassie instead. What she doesn&’t know is that he has desperate reasons of his own to get married. In this unforgettable love story, Cassie and Luke must set aside their differences to make it look like a real marriage...unless, somewhere along the way, it becomes one...
Purple Lotus: A Novel
by Veena Rao2021 WINNER, AMERICAN FICTION AWARDA 2021 Georgia Author of the Year Award Finalist Award-Winning Finalist, Women's Fiction, 2021 International Book Awards Award-Winning Finalist, Multicultural Fiction, 2021 International Book Awards Featured in Travel + Leisure’s "20 Most-anticipated Books for Fall” “20 Classic and New Books About Feminism That Will Get You Thinking and Talking” ―Parade “A moving and polished novel that highlights Rao’s literary promise.” ―Kirkus Reviews “Rao’s resonant novel is an ode to the value of personal dignity and the importance of being true to oneself that carries on long after the final chapter.” ―Newsweek magazine “Purple Lotus is the Atlanta novel you need to be reading this year… Tara is probably one of the strongest characters you’ll find in Southern fiction.” —ArtsATL “I’d recommend it to people who are fans of the expansive storytelling of Tayari Jones... and then to anyone who wants to add to their bookshelf of growing Atlanta literature.” —PANK Magazine”” “The dazzling tale of an Indian-American woman finding her way through the labyrinth of tradition to self-awareness in the modern world. The writer employs an energetic prose style interspersed with melodic passages to make the writing itself a hybrid. Set in particular times and places, Purple Lotus nonetheless appeals to readers everywhere, especially women, to claim the full measure of their human rights. A vivid and resplendent novel for our time.” ―Elaine Neil Orr, critically acclaimed author of Swimming Between Worlds Tara moves to the American South three years after her arranged marriage to tech executive Sanjay. Ignored and lonely, Tara finds herself regressing back to childhood memories that have scarred her for life. When she was eight, her parents had left her behind with her aging grandparents and a schizophrenic uncle in Mangalore, while taking her baby brother with them to make a new life for the family in Dubai. Tara’s memories of abandonment and isolation mirror her present life of loneliness and escalating abuse at the hands of her husband. She accepts the help of kind-hearted American strangers to fight Sanjay, only to be pressured by her patriarchal family to make peace with her circumstances. Then, in a moment of truth, she discovers the importance of self-worth—a revelation that gives her the courage to break free, gently rebuild her life, and even risk being shunned by her community when she marries her childhood love, Cyrus Saldanha. Life with Cyrus is beautiful, until old fears come knocking. Ultimately, Tara must face these fears to save her relationship with Cyrus—and to confront the victim-shaming society she was raised within. Intimate and deeply moving, Purple Lotus is the story of one woman’s ascension from the dark depths of desolation toward the light of freedom.
Purple Magic
by Lisa Renee JonesLisa Renee Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Tall, Dark, and Deadly series, invites you to a world of dangerous pleasures as one woman's search for a lost friend requires the loss of her own inhibitions... After her friend Carrie vanishes into the hedonistic world of Manhattan's forbidden clubs, Jolene Morrison is willing to do anything to find her. And it may come to that when she seeks the help of the vampire Drago. Jolene may be half vampire--and free from their manipulations--but the instant flourishing desire the mere presence of Drago stirs within her is undeniable. And Drago can smell it. He can practically taste her emotions, her lust. He knows their attraction is real, and he must have her. But Drago also knows what could happen to Jolene if she were to enter one of those clubs. The thought of another vampire having her drives him wild. Now Drago must do anything to protect her--or risk losing the woman who just might be his mate. Purple Magic previously appeared in Exclusive Praise for Lisa Renee Jones "Jones scorches the pages with this riveting blend of dark suspense, erotic sex, and tender romance. The result is seductive and volatile."--Romantic Times "Lisa Renee Jones is an automatic read for me."--JoyfullyReviewed.com "The love scenes tantalize and titillate readers with a typhoon of sensuality. Lisa Renee Jones has made a name for herself as a talented author."--Romance Junkies "Jones does a beautiful job writing characters you can relate to in situations that will leave you wanting to read more long after the end of the story!"--Euro-Reviews
Purple Method (Purple Method #1)
by Victoria MilnePurple MethodAn up-and-coming heavy metal singer and a martial artist whose shot at the title is slipping away must decide how hard they’re willing to fight—for their dreams and each other. Max Diaz is firmly in the closet, and as unbearable as that’s becoming, he can’t risk his only remaining family—his brother, Tony—or his band Purple Method’s chance to make it big. Rick Bernstein dreams of rising in the ranks of the MMA circuit and securing a training career at a top gym, but with rejections coming thick and fast and his financial future in dire jeopardy, starting a relationship is the last thing on his mind—especially with someone who isn’t out. But when Purple Method returns to Elfinbrook after a six-month tour, one kiss changes everything. Now Max and Rick face decisions that will change both of their lives forever.
Purple-Eyed Empress: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xin YueWhy remember why oneself can be in this does not know that time and space golden dragon dynasty perhaps perhaps this is the best the owner only eyes miss cher in the master s eyes i am nothing not even the qualification to love him why do you do this to me lord tell me if i should stay in this palace
Purpose
by Andrew Q. Gordon2nd EditionForty years ago the Spirit of Vengeance--a Purpose--took William Morgan as its host, demanding he avenge the innocent by killing the guilty. Since then Will has retreated behind Gar, a façade he uses to avoid dealing with what he's become. Cold, impassive, and devoid of emotion, Gar goes about his life alone--until his tidy, orderly world is upended when he meets Ryan, a broken young man cast out by his family. Spurred to action for reasons he can't understand, Gar saves Ryan from death and finds himself confronted by his humanity. Spending time with Ryan helps Will claw out from under Gar's shadow. He recognizes Ryan is the key to his reclaiming his humanity and facing his past. As Will struggles to control the Purpose, Ryan challenges him to rethink everything he knew about himself and the spirit that possesses him. In the process, he pushes Will to do something he hasn't done in decades: care.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2013.
Purposes of Love: A Novel (Vmc Ser. #75)
by Mary RenaultMary Renault&’s inventive debut novel: A love-triangle drama set against the backdrop of hospital life Working in a hospital in 1930s Britain, two colleagues fall into an emotionally charged relationship. Vivian and Mic work demanding jobs and must endure long gaps between their secret meetings. But it is their relationship with Vivian&’s brother, Jan, a charismatic scientist, that really complicates their union. Before falling for Vivian, Mic had nursed feelings for independent-minded Jan. As for Vivian, her romantic experience has left her with doubts about commitment. For this fraught trio, big questions about love—what and whom it is for—demand answers. In this powerful, sparklingly written debut tale of romance between the wars, Mary Renault showcases the talents that made her one of the twentieth century&’s most beloved novelists.