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Nihal of the Land of the Wind
by Licia TroisiAn international bestseller from an extraordinary storyteller--get ready for Nihal and her worldNihal lives in one of the many towers of the Land of the Wind. There is nobody like her in the Overworld: big violet eyes, pointed ears, and blue hair. She is an expert in swordplay and the leader of a handful of friends that includes Sennar the wizard. She has no parents; brought up by an armorer and a sorceress, Nihal seems to be from nowhere.Things suddenly change when the Tyrant takes charge. Nihal finds herself forced to take action when she is faced with the most difficult mission a girl her age could imagine.Fierce, strong, and armed with her black crystal sword, Nihal sets out to become a real warrior. Readers will be riveted as she forges her powerful path of resistance.
Nihon Nights
by Trisha Haddad Monica HaddadAbigail Dennis has spent the last five years in exotic Japan, working her way up the ranks at English World to become the head of the Nagoya schools. While the school has fallen into a financial crisis, not paying staff in a month, Abigail trusts they will pull through. That is, until golden-curled London Crane arrives from Maui, hired to teach without any warning about the economic issues. Despite their immediate attraction, their relationship is strained with London?s cynicism and Abigail?s corporate loyalty.Suddenly, English World?s CEO is missing. Rumors fly. London is impressed with the action Abigail takes to protect her staff and students and, as the two explore temples, festivals, and each other, passion deepens to romance.But when Abigail?s nationwide counterparts disappear, ten- sion mounts. London insists she go home to protect herself, and she bristles at his demands, arguing that Nihon (Japan) is her home and she?s needed by her teachers and students. Will the new love Abigail and London have found survive the economic turmoil and criminal suspicions that surround them? Will Abigail survive at all?
Nikan Rebuilt: A steamy, emotional rockstar romance
by Scarlett ColeFrom the queen of heart-pounding, sexy, emotional romance Scarlett Cole comes Nikan Rebuilt, the next novel in the Preload series. Does the past ever really stay in the past? Nikan can never be complete. He's got a rock group made up of the family he built for himself, more money than he knows what to do with, and a stream of groupies falling over themselves to date him. But none of them are her. The one regret that still plagues him, still taunts him with what he could have had. Jenny is a survivor. Now running a group home after overcoming life in a cult led by her manipulative father and watching her mother drink the poison he fed his followers, she fights to keep the light in the eyes of every boy who walks through her doors. Far from simple young love, Nik taught her to trust, showed her how good life could be. Before he formed the band. Before he became a famous rockstar. Before he destroyed it all. A chance meeting after years of no contact shows the connection still blazes between them. But will they have their second chance at love? Or will the weight of their past crush their future together?
Nikki and the Lone Wolf
by Marion LennoxNikki Morrissy is in beautiful Banksia Bay for a fresh start. Even renting half a cottage from the town's lone wolf, enigmatic Gabe Carver, cannot distract her from focusing on her new life! And Gabe is determined that, despite having to share his home with the undeniably attractive Nikki, he will keep to himself.... Until a scared and lonely dog, howling into the night, has them literally bumping into each other! As the pooch gazes up at them, Gabe and Nikki realize they'll have to work together on this one. Suddenly their plans to avoid each other are crumbling around them....
Nina Balatka: The Story of a Maiden of Prague
by Anthony TrollopeA Christian girl of Prague falls in love with a Jewish merchant. One of the few novels published anonymously by Trollope, who was trying (unsuccessfully and unnecessarily) to disguise his style.
Nina Jones and the Temple of Gloom
by Julie CohenGet your teeth into this devilishly racy romantic adventure that's full of surprises!All work and no play makes Nina a dull girl... But when you're PA to a celebrity chef who's even tastier than one of his delicious dishes you can't help loving your job. And what's wrong with fancying the pants off your boss? Erm, everything if he's married to someone else. So when Nina meets sexy Spaniard Juan, she's thrilled to escape to a new life abroad... until Juan does a runner with her hard-earned cash. Nina has no choice but to head home and brave 'The Temple of Gloom' - a gothic flat with some unusual inhabitants. Nina's had enough of bloodsuckers. But is her mysterious neighbour Viktor really a vampire?
Nina Shapes Up (Making Out, Book #10)
by Katherine ApplegateAt first Nina thought Ben was fooling around with Aisha. But then she discovered the truth: Ben's facing a decision that could change his life forever. Nina shapes up because she's desperate to keep Ben's love. She's terrified that if he regains his eyesight, he won't need her anymore. And if Ben can see Nina, will he still love her? Lara resents Jake because he wants both of them to stop drinking so she comes to his room carrying a bottle in a brown bag. Zoey is trying to make up with Lucas but she can't resist Aaron's kisses. Claire, who doesn't have a boyfriend, makes trouble for Zoey. Christopher has two surprises for Aisha. Teenage Love on the island is thrilling and heartbreaking,fun and frustrating. Bookshare has all 28 of the books in the Making Out series, including: #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #8 Aisha Goes Wild, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't Tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out, #19 Kate Finds Love, #20 Never Trust Lara, and #21 Trouble with Aaron.
Nina's Got a Secret
by Brian W SmithAn emotional roller coaster of a read about a young mother who must decide whether to save her child by any means necessary-- even if it means allowing her stepdaughter to die. Nina Arceneaux, a struggling single mother, has a choice to make-- she's been proposed to by a millionaire, a man she doesn't love. Larry Denison offers to take her, and her eight-year-old daughter, Precious, out of their one-bedroom apartment and move them into a mansion in Monterey, California. But, there's a catch. Larry has an autistic eight-year-old daughter named Christine, and Nina isn't sure she can handle the prospect of being a stepmother to a child with special needs. But, she marries Larry anyway and quickly embraces her new lifestyle. One day, while Larry is away on a business trip, Nina takes both girls on a ride in her new SUV. The vehicle skids off of the road and into a lake. As the car is sinking in the murky water, Nina has to make the toughest decision of her life--does she save Christine or Precious? When Larry returns from his trip, Nina tells Larry what happened but fails to tell him she could have saved Christine. She's going to take her lie to her grave, but she has one major problem...someone saw the entire thing and is threatening to tell.
Nine and a Half Weeks: A Memoir of a Love Affair
by Elizabeth McNeillThe classic erotic memoir of an intense and haunting relationship that spawned the film.This is a love story so unusual, so passionate, and so extreme in its psychology and sexuality that it takes the reader’s breath away. Unlike The Story of O, Nine and a Half Weeks is not a novel or fantasy; it is a true account of an episode in the life of a real woman.Elizabeth McNeill was an executive for a large corporation when she began an affair with a man she met casually. From the beginning, their sexual excitement escalates through domination and humiliation. As the affair progresses, woman and man play out ever more dangerous and more elaborate sado-masochistic variations. By the end, she has relinquished all control over her body and mind.With a cool detachment that makes the experiences and sensations she describes all the more frightening in their intensity, Elizabeth McNeill beautifully unfolds her story and invites you to experience the mesmerizing, electrifying, and unforgettablly private world of Nine and a Half Weeks.
Nine Buck's Row
by Jennifer WildeNew York Times-bestselling author Jennifer Wilde's spine-tingling classic Gothic romance based on the facts and legends of Jack the Ripper Panic has Victorian-era London in a death grip. Young women are being murdered in the East End, and Scotland Yard isn't getting any closer to finding the serial killer. Now eighteen-year-old Susannah Hunt's aunt has been found savagely slain, leaving her all alone in the world--until Nicholas Craig becomes her legal guardian. But even under the protection of the handsome, unusually secretive Craig, Susannah may not be safe. Her new home at Nine Buck's Row harbors mysteries of its own. What is she to make of the upstairs boarder, itinerant painter Daniel Lord, who professes desire for her yet conceals himself in the shadows? As Susannah's attraction to the enigmatic Nicholas increases, she is thrust deeper into danger. Grisly murders continue to terrorize the city, and as the list of suspects grows, Susannah finds she can trust no one, not even the man she loves--for the monster they call the Ripper is still out there.
Nine Coaches Waiting
by Mary StewartA governess in a French château encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first arrives at Château Valmy as an English governess to the nine-year-old Count Philippe de Valmy, the opulence and history surrounding her seems like a wondrous, ecstatic dream. But a palpable terror is crouching in the shadows. Philippe's uncle, Leon de Valmy, is the epitome of charm, yet dynamic and arrogant—his paralysis little hindrance as he moves noiselessly in his wheelchair from room to room. Only his son Raoul, a handsome, sardonic man who drives himself and his car with equally reckless abandon, seems able to stand up to him. To Linda, Raoul is an enigma—though irresistibly attracted to him, she senses some dark twist in his nature. When an accident deep in the woods nearly kills Linda's innocent charge, she begins to wonder if someone has deadly plans for the young count.
Nine Coaches Waiting: The twisty, unputdownable romantic suspense classic
by Mary StewartMary Stewart transports her readers to mid-century Savoy for a plot of danger and deception, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it.Mary Stewart's wonderful novel of suspense and intrigue set in the idyllic countryside of Savoy. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.'A wonderful wordsmith' Scotsman'She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best' Herald'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Nine Coaches Waiting: The twisty, unputdownable romantic suspense classic
by Mary StewartA thrilling, twisty tale of a dangerous romance set in the heart of mid-century Savoy, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk. 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it . . . Praise for Mary Stewart:'A wonderful wordsmith' Scotsman'I'd rather read her than most other authors' Harriet Evans'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent'She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing' Elizabeth BuchanReader reviews of Nine Coaches Waiting:'I was hooked from page one to page-the-end . . . Stewart is a wonderful writer''It had me in it's thrall from start to finish. I am compelled to recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read that keeps you on tenterhooks all the way through''I finished it at 4 in the morning. Talk about unputdownable!''A very good blend of thriller and romance . . . perfect for a lazy day by the pool'
Nine Coaches Waiting: The twisty, unputdownable classic from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery
by Mary StewartA thrilling, twisty tale of a dangerous romance set in the heart of mid-century Savoy, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk. 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it . . . Praise for Mary Stewart:'A wonderful wordsmith' Scotsman'I'd rather read her than most other authors' Harriet Evans'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent'She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing' Elizabeth BuchanReader reviews of Nine Coaches Waiting:'I was hooked from page one to page-the-end . . . Stewart is a wonderful writer''It had me in it's thrall from start to finish. I am compelled to recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read that keeps you on tenterhooks all the way through''I finished it at 4 in the morning. Talk about unputdownable!''A very good blend of thriller and romance . . . perfect for a lazy day by the pool'
Nine Days: A deeply moving and beautiful story set during the Second World War
by Toni Jordan'The suspense is frequently nail-biting . . . beautifully constructed.' Daily Mail'A sweet, charming, witty, romantic book,' BBC Radio 2, The WeekenderThe tiniest things - a coin, a pendant, a photograph, a lie - can make or ruin lives. It is 1939. Deep in the working-class Melbourne suburb of Richmond Kip Westaway, failed scholar and stablehand, is about to live through the most important day in his young life as Australia hovers unknowingly on the brink of war. What happens that day is the catalyst for momentous events strung across eight more moments in time; love and deception, near-misses and misunderstandings, all centred around the terrible thing that happens to a young girl and the repercussions it will have on the lives of her family, even those not yet born.. Toni Jordan's NINE DAYS is a beautiful, heartbreaking novel, a masterful piece of writing filled to bursting with warm, funny, spiky, lovable characters. It is the story of a tragedy, and the ripples that spread outwards from it through the generations, for better or worse. It is a book you will want to pass on, if you can bear to let it go.
The Nine-Dollar Daddy
by Day LeclaireHutch Lonigan knew what he was going to get his mother for her birthday -- a man! So Hutch walked into the Yellow Rose Matchmakers agency with all his savings and demanded the best man he could get for nine dollars!
Nine Essential Conversations before You Say I Do
by Gary Thomas Dr. Steve Wilke Dr. Rebecca WilkeIn his popular book, 9 Essential Conversations before You Say I Do, author and pastor Gary Thomas, marriage and family therapist Dr. Steve Wilke and Rebecca Wilke, EdD help couples explore:What marriage means to each individual and whether this is a wise matchHow to engage in essential relational pursuits such as healthy conflict, sexual intimacy, and spiritual intimacyHow to discuss in advance crucial aspects of marriage such as childrearing, finances, and marital rolesWhy asking hard questions now is better than asking them five years from now With thoughtful questions that encourage couples to examine themselves and their relationships, 9 Essential Conversations before You Say I Do will help couples thrive not only in the early months of their marriage but also in the years to come. Includes Guides and Questions.
Nine Kinds of Naughty (Art of Passion #3)
by Jeanette Grey"A must-read... lyrical, stunningly sexy, and brings swoons for days."--- CHRISTINA LAUREN on Seven Nights to Surrender NOT SUITABLE FOR WORKLexie Bellamy can handle a boardroom. Relationships, however, are a minefield that always blow up. When a business trip takes her to Spain, Lexie knows she'll have no problem closing the deal. But spending uninterrupted one-on-one time with her crazy-hot coworker might be more than she can take.At the office, Lexie gets to call the shots. But this trip is the perfect opportunity for Dane Huntley to show his gorgeous boss how good it can feel when someone else takes charge... Miles away from home, giving in to Dane's naughty commands feels so easy. But when the trip is over, Lexie's determined to go back to their professional relationship. Dane, though, has other ideas. He'll have to prove that what they've found together is real... and he has no intention of letting go. Previous Books: Seven Nights to Surrender Eight Ways to Ecstasy
Nine Kinds Of Naughty: Art of Passion 3 (Art of Passion)
by Jeanette GreyUtterly enchanting, emotionally powerful and heart-stoppingly sexy - lose yourself in this Jeanette Grey romance. Nine Kinds of Naughty is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Jodi Ellen Malpas and Maya Banks.Lexie Bellamy can handle a boardroom. It's relationships that are a minefield. So when a business trip takes her to Spain, Lexie knows she'll have no problem closing the deal. But spending one-on-one time with her crazy-hot colleague is going to prove a challenge. At the office, Lexie calls the shots. But this trip is the perfect opportunity for Dane Huntley to show his gorgeous boss how good it can feel when someone else takes charge. . . Miles away from home, giving in to Dane is easy. But when the trip is over, Lexie is determined to return to their professional relationship. Dan has other ideas, though. He vows to prove that what they've found is real . . . and he has no intention of letting go.Totally captivated by Jeanette Grey's intoxicating romance? Don't miss Kate and Rylan's story in Seven Nights To Surrender and the sequel, Eight Ways To Ecstasy, as well as her other intensely emotional and sexy romances: When The Stars Align and Confessions In The Dark.
Nine Lights Over Edinburgh: Icecapade Mistletoe At Midnight Nine Lights Over Edinburgh I Heard Him Exclaim (His for the Holidays)
by Harper FoxDetective Inspector James McBride is riding high on the belief that he's about to bust a human-trafficking ring. But just five days before Christmas, his unorthodox methods catch up with him and his world comes crashing down.McBride tries to concentrate on his new day job as security for the visiting Israeli ambassador. He even starts to feel a renewed sense of self-worth when the leader of the Israeli team, the aristocratic Tobias Leitner, takes a bullet for him in the line of duty. But he can't forget the trafficking case, especially when his investigations result in the kidnapping of his own daughter! McBride has no one to turn to for help-no one, except Toby.Can these two very different men work together to bring about a holiday miracle-and heal one another's heart in the process?
Nine Lives: Nine Lives Cut Throat Bad Penny (The Cat Dupree Novels #1)
by Sharon SalaRevisit a fan-favorite romantic suspense from New York Times best-selling author Sharon SalaBounty hunter Cat Dupree first cheated death when she was thirteen. The second time left her orphaned and scarred. And the only thing that will diminish her lust for revenge is finding the man who left her for dead as she watched him murder her father. Every job she takes is an opportunity to invade the criminal world that hides the tattooed man who ruined her life. And she hopes to hunt him down on her current mission into the rugged deserts of Mexico, where there is no law to watch her back.Without her knowledge, bondsman Wilson McKay is on the same job, and trailing Cat is the fastest way to find his man. He’s willing to share resources—and the reward—especially if that means getting to know the lonely woman beneath Cat’s tough, take-no-prisoners exterior. Life’s taught Cat that the surest way to land on her feet is to work alone, but Wilson might be the man to change her mind—when they’re not competing for jobs or ready to kill each other.Originally published in 2006
Nine Lives (Cat Dupree #1)
by Sharon SalaBounty hunter Cat Dupree first cheated death when she was thirteen. The second time left her orphaned and scarred. And the only thing that will diminish her lust for revenge is finding the man who left her for dead as she watched him murder her father. Every job she takes is an opportunity to invade the criminal world that hides the tattooed man who ruined her life. And she hopes to hunt him down on her current mission into the rugged deserts of Mexico, where there is no law to watch her back. <P> Without her knowledge, bondsman Wilson McKay is on the same job, and trailing Cat is the fastest way to find his man. He's willing to share resources--and the reward--especially if that means getting to know the lonely woman beneath Cat's tough, take-no-prisoners exterior. Life's taught Cat that the surest way to land on her feet is to work alone, but Wilson might be the man to change her mind--when they're not competing for jobs or ready to kill each other.
Nine Lives: A Novel
by Danielle SteelA woman who longs to avoid risk at all cost learns that men who love danger are the most exciting in this moving novel from New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. <P><P> After a carefree childhood, Mary Margaret Kelly came of age in the shadow of grief. Her father, a dashing daredevil Air Force pilot, died when she was nine. Maggie saw her mother struggle to put their lives back together. As the family moved from one city to the next, her mother warned her to beware of daredevil men and avoid risk at all cost. Following her mother’s advice, and forgoing the magic of first love with a high school boyfriend who was too wild to feel safe, Maggie instead sought out all the things her mother had lost—a predictable partner, a stable home, and a regular paycheck. She chose to marry a dependable, kind man who was a reliable husband and successful accountant. Together they had a son and found happiness in a conventional suburban life. Until tragedy struck again. <P><P> Now on her own, feeling a sense of adventure for the first time, Maggie decides to face her fears, setting off on a whirlwind trip from San Francisco to Rome, Paris, and Monaco. But when her travels reconnect her with the very same irresistible, thrill-seeking man she’s spent thirty years trying to forget, Maggie becomes terrified that rushing into love and sharing his life may very well end in disaster. But ultimately, while Maggie tries to outrun her fears and painful memories of her past, fate will surprise her in the most astounding of ways, as she walks the tightrope between danger and courage, and between wisdom and love. <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
Nine Lives of an Urban Panther (Diaries of an Urban Panther #3)
by Amanda AristaViolet Jordan‘s Rule #3 of being a superhero: Family first, fur second. Dear Diary, With new supernatural creatures popping up at every turn (Ghouls? Really?), the city divided, and my long-lost cousin blazing into town, I've got a lot on my mind. Oh, not to mention I'm supposed to be planning a wedding. Chaz has got to be the best, most patient (and probably clinically insane) fiancé around. But defeating my sworn enemy in a battle for the souls of Dallas is going to require more than just my full attention. It means learning to depend on everyone—especially Chaz—if any of us are going to make it out of this alive. Because if Plan A doesn't work, I'm going to need them for Plan B. And Plan C . . .
The Nine Lives Of Christmas
by Sheila Roberts[from the back cover] "Two people are about to discover that when it comes to finding love, sometimes Christmas magic isn't enough... sometimes it takes a pesky orange cat named Ambrose. When a guy is in trouble, he starts making deals with his Creator...and Ambrose the cat is no exception. In danger of losing his ninth and final life, Ambrose makes a desperate plea to the universe. He'll do anything--anything)--if he can just survive and enjoy a nice long, final life. His prayer is answered when a stranger comes along and saves him--but then Ambrose is faced with having to hold up his end of the bargain. The stranger turns out to be a firefighter named Zach, who's in need of some serious romantic help. If Ambrose can just bring Zach together with Merilee, the nice lady who works at Pet Palace, it's bound to earn him a healthy ninth life. Unfortunately for Ambrose, his mission is a lot harder than he ever thought. Merilee is way too shy to make the first move on a ladies' man like Zach, and Zach thinks he's all wrong for a nice girl like Merilee. Now it's going to take all of Ambrose's feline wiles--and maybe even a good old-fashioned Christmas miracle--to make them both realize that what they're looking for is right in front of their eyes."