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Pitch Black
by Susan CrandallJournalist Madison Wade decides to move to Philadelphia when one of her articles on violence in the city hits too close to home. Madison and her fourteen-year-old adopted son, Ethan, take refuge in Buckeye, a small town in eastern Tennessee where her father had grown up. Despite the tranquility, Madison and Ethan feel like outsiders. But Gabe Wyatt, the local sheriff, is determined to welcome them to the town. He immediately falls for this beautiful journalist from the city. Madison resists Gabe's advances, but he's persistent and unlike anyone she's ever met before. As a romance develops between them, Madison becomes comfortable in the rural setting, and when Ethan becomes friends with Jordan, a fellow outsider at school, Buckeye begins to feel like home. But a tragic death changes everything for them. When Jordan's father is murdered during a weekend camping trip, Ethan becomes the prime suspect. Gabe's investigation of the murder causes a rift in his relationship with Madison. As small town gossip builds a damaging case against Ethan, Madison races to discover the truth. Heartbroken and lost, she struggles to find anyone who will believe in her and Ethan, despite their past.
Pitch Black (Black CATs #2)
by Leslie ParrishA group of elite FBI special agents has been brought together to form the Cyber Action Team, aka CAT - and they have one mission: to solve Internet-related murders. Former profiler Alec Lambert would give anything to catch the Professor, a serial killer who lures his victims with Internet scams. Now working with the Black CAATs. Alec finally has his chance. When two teen boys are lured to a cruel, icy death. Alec teams up with reclusive scam expert Samantha Dalton, who may be able to find out where the madman will strike next. Despite Alec's intense attraction to Sam, he's fiercely determined to keep their relationship professional. As they draw ever closer to discovering the Professor's identity and stopping his murderous rampage, they realize Sam is the psychotic killer's new obsession. And possibly his next target....
Pitch Imperfect
by Elise AldenOnce-famous singer Anjuli Carver has returned to tiny Heaverlock Village alone and nearly broke. She's poured every last penny into a rambling Victorian manor, hoping to start over. Trouble is, her money pit is falling to pieces and the only restoration architect for miles is Rob Douglas...her ex-fiancé.For eight years, Rob has regretted not telling Anjuli why he never answered her letters. Being left at the altar broke his heart, but being used for sex one night in London after the fact nearly drove him to the edge of sanity, and he'll be damned if he allows Anjuli to wreak havoc on his life again. He'll restore her manor, all right, and give her a taste of her own medicine while he's at it.But how long can revenge last when memories of their shared past keep rushing to the surface?Soon, Rob wants answers. Why did Anjuli leave the international spotlight to become a recluse in the Scottish Borderlands? And why does she refuse to sing? Anjuli wants nothing more than to be left alone with her grief, even as she struggles to keep her sexy fantasies about Rob in check. With gossipy villagers, interfering friends and more secrets between them than notes on a scale, Anjuli and Rob will need to find forgiveness in order to work together, then decide if they're willing to risk it all on an encore performance.88,000 words
Pitch Perfect: A Cricket Creek Novel
by Luann MclaneCricket Creek, Kentucky, is a sweet river town known for its theater, shopping, and cuisine. But tough times are crushing tourism--until a hard-swinging baseball team and three hometown heroes begin revitalizing the community one inning at a time. <P><P> Determined to prove her independence, Mia Monroe is no longer Daddy's little rich girl. Buying an old car with the last of her money, she sets out for who knows where...until her clunker clunks out in Cricket Creek. With no plan and no credit cards, Mia has to find more resilience than she's ever needed before. And a little help from an attractive new acquaintance wouldn't hurt... <P> As first baseman for the Cricket Creek Cougars, Cameron Patrick has two jobs: win games and stay out of trouble. If he can do both, he might just make it back to the minor leagues. He knows Mia is trouble from the moment she catches his eye--but he can't stop looking. And maybe her kind of trouble is exactly what he needs.
Pitchfork in the Road (The Devilish Divas Series #5)
by M. J. SchillerZoe McCord Faces a Devil of a Choice in The Women's Fiction Saga, PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD by M.J. SchillerFor eight years, she’s been missing a piece of her life…Growing up, kindergarten teacher Zoe McCord was a tomboy whose two best friends were guys. Now, as an adult, she must decide between the two.For eight years, he’s been waiting in the wings…Lawyer, Nick Adams knows Zoe’s everything he’s ever wanted and that she holds a torch for someone else. But he's prepared to risk getting burned.For eight years, he’s regretted letting her go…Zack wants Zoe to know she’s always been the one for him. But what if it’s too late?In the midst of uncertainty, one thing's for sure: on the way to happily-ever-after there's bound to be a PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD!Publisher's Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women's fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadAbout the Author: Bestselling author M.J. Schiller is a retired lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer. She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers, futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In her mind everybody has a romance.She is the mother of a twenty-three-year-old and three twenty-one-year-olds--that's right, triplets! So having recently taught four children to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star at karaoke. However…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.
Pity Party: the hilarious and heartfelt novel you have to read this summer
by Daisy Buchanan'What a read! What a tear jerker! But very funny, and written with such breezy wit, and characters I ADORED. Daisy is EXCELLENT' MARIAN KEYESKatherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all.Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said...Except this retreat isn't the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy.Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she's fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop.But she's about to let go, and everyone had better stand back...Hilarious, heartbreaking and honest, this is a story about learning how to stop playing it safe in a world that feels so dangerous - and showing up to the party, even when it feels impossible.***'Deeply moving and very funny...I loved it' LOUISE O'NEILL'The funniest book you'll read this year' LAUREN BRAVO'Thought-provoking, charming, cathartic and hilariously vivid' SARAH KNIGHT'Hilarious, moving and unexpected' REBECCA WAIT'I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I devoured every page... a laugh-out-loud balm' NIKKI MAY'A standout novel - heartbreaking, observant, deeply relatable and impossibly funny' ROSIE WALSH'Pity Party is perfection' LINDSEY KELK'Unbelievably good' LUCY VINE'Buchanan is such a terrific comic writer...A joy to read' I magazine'Daisy Buchanan makes me laugh out loud' KATHERINE HEINY'Wonderfully funny. Her best book yet' NINA STIBBE'Crackling with energy, humour, warmth, and quirk' JENNY MUSTARD'Every line in this book is a wonder' CAROLINE CORCORAN'Moving, funny and wise all at once' KATE RIORDAN'Smart, sexy, and will grab hold of your heart' JADE BEER'Nobody writes about the messiness of life like Daisy' JULIE OWEN MOYLAN'Gloriously readable...I tore through it!' MARINA O'LOUGHLIN'Original, moving and totally addictive' ROXY BOURDILLON'An honest, tender, captivating read' That's Life magazine
Pity Party: the hilarious and heartfelt novel you have to read this summer
by Daisy Buchanan'What a read! What a tear jerker! But very funny, and written with such breezy wit, and characters I ADORED. Daisy is EXCELLENT' MARIAN KEYESKatherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all.Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said...Except this retreat isn't the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy.Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she's fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop.But she's about to let go, and everyone had better stand back...Hilarious, heartbreaking and honest, this is a story about learning how to stop playing it safe in a world that feels so dangerous - and showing up to the party, even when it feels impossible.***'Deeply moving and very funny...I loved it' LOUISE O'NEILL'The funniest book you'll read this year' LAUREN BRAVO'Thought-provoking, charming, cathartic and hilariously vivid' SARAH KNIGHT'Hilarious, moving and unexpected' REBECCA WAIT'I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I devoured every page... a laugh-out-loud balm' NIKKI MAY'A standout novel - heartbreaking, observant, deeply relatable and impossibly funny' ROSIE WALSH'Pity Party is perfection' LINDSEY KELK'Unbelievably good' LUCY VINE'Buchanan is such a terrific comic writer...A joy to read' I magazine'Daisy Buchanan makes me laugh out loud' KATHERINE HEINY'Wonderfully funny. Her best book yet' NINA STIBBE'Crackling with energy, humour, warmth, and quirk' JENNY MUSTARD'Every line in this book is a wonder' CAROLINE CORCORAN'Moving, funny and wise all at once' KATE RIORDAN'Smart, sexy, and will grab hold of your heart' JADE BEER'Nobody writes about the messiness of life like Daisy' JULIE OWEN MOYLAN'Gloriously readable...I tore through it!' MARINA O'LOUGHLIN'Original, moving and totally addictive' ROXY BOURDILLON'An honest, tender, captivating read' That's Life magazine
Pity Party: the hilarious and heartfelt novel you have to read this summer
by Daisy Buchanan'What a read! What a tear jerker! But very funny, and written with such breezy wit, and characters I ADORED. Daisy is EXCELLENT' MARIAN KEYESKatherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all.Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said...Except this retreat isn't the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy.Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she's fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop.But she's about to let go, and everyone had better stand back...Hilarious, heartbreaking and honest, this is a story about learning how to stop playing it safe in a world that feels so dangerous - and showing up to the party, even when it feels impossible.***'Deeply moving and very funny...I loved it' LOUISE O'NEILL'The funniest book you'll read this year' LAUREN BRAVO'Thought-provoking, charming, cathartic and hilariously vivid' SARAH KNIGHT'Hilarious, moving and unexpected' REBECCA WAIT'I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I devoured every page... a laugh-out-loud balm' NIKKI MAY'A standout novel - heartbreaking, observant, deeply relatable and impossibly funny' ROSIE WALSH'Pity Party is perfection' LINDSEY KELK'Unbelievably good' LUCY VINE'Buchanan is such a terrific comic writer...A joy to read' I magazine'Daisy Buchanan makes me laugh out loud' KATHERINE HEINY'Wonderfully funny. Her best book yet' NINA STIBBE'Crackling with energy, humour, warmth, and quirk' JENNY MUSTARD'Every line in this book is a wonder' CAROLINE CORCORAN'Moving, funny and wise all at once' KATE RIORDAN'Smart, sexy, and will grab hold of your heart' JADE BEER'Nobody writes about the messiness of life like Daisy' JULIE OWEN MOYLAN'Gloriously readable...I tore through it!' MARINA O'LOUGHLIN'Original, moving and totally addictive' ROXY BOURDILLON'An honest, tender, captivating read' That's Life magazine
Più che amici (Serie Più che...)
by Lane HayesQuando Curt Townsend, giovane avvocato di successo di Washington, partecipa al suo primo matrimonio gay, non si aspetta niente di più di una bella serata per festeggiare due uomini fortunati disposti a impegnarsi l’uno con l’altro. Di certo non prevede d’incontrare qualcuno come Jack Farinelli. Jack ha quattordici anni più di lui e gestisce due attività: un gay bar e un negozio di moto. È splendido e sicuro di sé, e Curt è convinto di non aver nulla in comune con lui. Jack sta bene così com’è. È attratto dalla prontezza di spirito di Curt e dalla sua disinvoltura, ma soprattutto dalla loro inattesa passione comune per il baseball. Mentre creano un’amicizia basata sull’entusiasmo per lo sport, cominciano un viaggio che piano rivela come le loro differenze potrebbero essere il catalizzatore di una forte attrazione. Entrambi hanno provato sulla propria pelle cosa significa soffrire, ma si rendono conto di aver bisogno di mettere da parte il passato e imparare a guardare avanti con fiducia se vogliono avere un futuro insieme.
Più che bene (Serie Più che...)
by Rita D'Alfredo Lane HayesUn libro della serie Più che...Matt Sullivan si definisce per etichette: studente di legge, atleta, eterosessuale. I suoi obiettivi sono laurearsi e fare carriera in uno studio legale. Una sera decide di accompagnare il suo coinquilino gay in discoteca, e la sua vita cambia. Si rende conto, infatti, di essere attratto dall’uomo più bello che abbia mai visto. Tutte le sue etichette piano piano finiscono per staccarsi, perché non riesce a dimenticarlo. Aaron Mendez non crede nelle etichette. Si tiene alla larga dagli uomini etero curiosi e non ha paura di mettere in chiaro che non intende nascondere la sua natura favolosa per nessuno. Se da una parte Aaron non può negare di essere attratto da Matt, dall’altra, però, è riluttante a farsi coinvolgere in una storia da qualcuno che trova ancora difficile accettare cosa implica quella nuova etichetta. Soprattutto quando quel qualcuno ha ancora una ragazza.
Più che possibile (Serie Più che...)
by Ugo Telese Lane HayesJay Reynolds ha preso una cotta per Peter Morgan, il suo capo progetto, ma è improbabile che nasca una storia d’amore in ufficio, dato che l’uomo è etero. Anzi, Jay teme che Peter sia omofobo, perciò la sua infatuazione è presto rimpiazzata dal disprezzo. Una notte, però, Jay è costretto a rivedere tutte le sue supposizioni. Quello che succede riaccende la sua attrazione per Peter e, incredibile ma vero, anche il suo capo è interessato a lui. Per Jay quella relazione senza impegno diventa insostenibile quando si rende conto che sta iniziando a innamorarsi dell’uomo. Un passato tormentato impedisce tuttavia a Peter di legarsi a qualcuno. Jay dovrà decidere se potrà accontentarsi di un’amicizia o dovrà spronare Peter a cogliere tutto ciò che lui ha da offrirgli.
Più Che Ricordi
by Valeria Beotti Kristen JamesMolly Anderson ritorna "a casa" in una città che non riconosce, sperando di ritrovare la memoria. Incontra Trent Williams, un poliziotto di Ridge City e tra loro scocca una scintilla. Non solo lui la conosce, ma prende a cuore il suo caso cercando di fare tutto ciò che gli è possibile per risolverlo.Lui vuole sapere perchè se ne è andata, con i suoi genitori, senza dire nulla a nessuno. Lei non ricorda quella vita. Può solo dirgli di aver conosciuto i suoi genitori per poco tempo, prima della loro morte . . . o del loro assassinio, non ne è sicura. Spera che ritrovare la memoria la aiuti a trovare una risposta a questa domanda. Anche Trent ha i suoi segreti, ma insieme hanno un mistero da svelare. Molly adesso è sicura di volere Trent nella sua vita, ma la verità potrebbe distruggere il loro amore.Altri Libri Di Kristen James: Il bacio del cowboy
Più che un filo rosso: Quando la chimica sfugge alla ragione
by Liliana Del RossoDue sorelle gemelle che si scontrano per l'amore di un uomo. Più che un filo Rosso Due sorelle in preda a un tradimento si allontanano anch'esse piene di risentimento. Dopo otto anni devono affrontare insieme una verità che può cambiare le loro vite.
Più Ci Avviciniamo (I Baroni del Petrolio #2)
by Ann JacobsErin Winters non ha lottato mai da quando l'incidente che ha avuto suo marito e ha lasciato il suo giovane figlio gravemente ferito. Nel disperato tentativo di fare avere a suo figlio l'intervento di cui ha bisogno, lei accetta di diventare una madre surrogata. Ma quando la moglie muore inaspettatamente, Erin si trova improvvisamente di fronte con le esigenze del lutto del marito e trasporta un bambino che ha cominciato a pensare come suo. Blake Tanner aveva tutto ciò - il matrimonio con una donna che adorava, una carriera di successo come avvocato, e un bambino in arrivo. Ora, tormentato dalla sua perdita e sopraffatto dalla prospettiva di essere un padre single, Blake trova una soluzione che potrebbe essere la sua roviona finale. Nella speranza che lui possa dare alla sua bambina la vita che merita, chiede a Erin e suo figlio di vivere con lui. In cambio, lui fornirà tutti i vantaggi che un Texas miliardario può offrire. Si tratta di un semplice accordo finanziario che ha perfettamente senso, finchè il dolore di Blake non viene lentamente sostituito da un barlume di speranza - e desidera che la bella donna si agiti in lui. Quando Erin e Blake danno alla potente forza sensuale che nessuno può ignorare, i due si devono aiutare a vicenda a superare la loro angoscia e il coraggio di costruire una nuova vita, e l'amore, insieme.
Più forte del mio destino
by Jacopo Di Carlo Chris AxcanTrilogia "Amami ora e sempre", volume 1 La dottoressa Alison Bennett si sente turbata per aver perso un paziente. Noah Jefferson è un uomo anziano che la riconosce come la sua sposa scomparsa anni prima, e la lascia con un misterioso desiderio nel cuore. Tra i due ci sono più di settant'anni di differenza. In cerca di risposte, Alison partecipa all'asta dei beni del defunto, organizzata in quella che era la sua dimora. Ciò che scoprirà in quel luogo cambierà per sempre la sua vita e il suo destino.
Più forte di prima
by Lexy Timms Valentina MieleDopo un infortunio, Chrissy, atleta che gareggia in diverse specialità, è costretta ad abbandonare le piste di atletica leggera per una stagione, per riconquistare la forma fisica ideale e ritornare più forte. Con questo scopo, inizia a lavorare in sala pesi e lì incontra la star della squadra di hockey, anche lui infortunato, Ryan Phillips. Riusciranno a recuperare entrambi e la loro attrazione li aiuterà a ritrovare la sicurezza mentale di cui hanno tanto bisogno?
Pivot (New Amsterdam #4)
by Kim DavisAfter being robbed by a black assailant, white Chicago dentist Mark Cross is hesitant to go out at night, let alone get involved in an interracial relationship, but that’s exactly what happens after he meets Darren Nichols, a black high school teacher and basketball coach. When Mark and Darren are introduced at a party, their attraction to each other is immediate and intense, and they soon begin dating.As their relationship progresses, Mark realizes he loves Darren. But he’s hesitant to ask Darren to move in with him because Darren’s last relationship ended poorly and Darren is scared to get involved with another man so quickly after that experience. Mark also worries he doesn’t live up to Darren’s expectations and fears Darren ultimately longs for a man who isn’t white. And Mark is still haunted by the man who mugged him and harbors fears about black men in general.Despite his worries and insecurities, Mark asks Darren to move in with him and Darren agrees. Though they both bring baggage to their bond, Mark and Darren work hard to build a life together. But when Darren invites over some of the guys he plays basketball with, Mark suspects one of the players, Terrance, is the same man who assaulted him. Mark shares his suspicions with Darren, but Darren isn’t convinced his friend could do something so terrible.Mark is determined to uncover the truth, but will he jeopardize his relationship with Darren in the process?
Pivot: A story of dropping the ball, picking it up again, and turning things around.
by Laura Lexx'Refreshing, hilarious and really uplifting - I fell in love with Jackie, Ros and the rest of the squad - and everyone else will too' HELLY ACTON, author of The Shelf'The book we need at the moment - a joyous celebration of female friendship and midlife. And as a netball player, I really did enjoy the attention to comic detail . . . Hilarious' CAROLINE CORCORAN, author of Five Days Missing'Hugely uplifting, enjoyable fun, I fell in love with the Skids!' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of CareeringSometimes life throws you a curveball . . . 58-year-old Jackie Douglas thinks she has everything she wants - kids, grandchildren, and a comfortable retirement with her husband, Steve. Until one afternoon she comes home to find Steve packing a bag and her comfortable life suddenly moves out of bounds.Her best friend Ros, a law firm boss with an appetite for life, laughter and (just the right amount of) wine, immediately leaps in to help Jackie back to her feet but soon finds herself feeling second best to Jackie's other priorities.Their barmaid/friend/wine protégé Jay is back home with her mum at nearly 30. Brilliant. After losing her job in London she's returned, working in the pub job she thought she'd left behind at 18.In tipsy search of something - anything - new, they wind up the leaders of a ramshackle, barely functional netball team: The Skids. Facing confusing exes, divorce, betrayals, financial woes and more, Jackie, Ros and Jay are about to discover that finding your team might just be the key to turning things around...
Pivot: A story of dropping the ball, picking it up again, and turning things around.
by Laura Lexx'Refreshing, hilarious and really uplifting - I fell in love with Jackie, Ros and the rest of the squad - and everyone else will too' HELLY ACTON, author of The Shelf'The book we need at the moment - a joyous celebration of female friendship and midlife. And as a netball player, I really did enjoy the attention to comic detail . . . Hilarious' CAROLINE CORCORAN, author of Five Days Missing'Hugely uplifting, enjoyable fun, I fell in love with the Skids!' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of CareeringSometimes life throws you a curveball . . . 58-year-old Jackie Douglas thinks she has everything she wants - kids, grandchildren, and a comfortable retirement with her husband, Steve. Until one afternoon she comes home to find Steve packing a bag and her comfortable life suddenly moves out of bounds.Her best friend Ros, a law firm boss with an appetite for life, laughter and (just the right amount of) wine, immediately leaps in to help Jackie back to her feet but soon finds herself feeling second best to Jackie's other priorities.Their barmaid/friend/wine protégé Jay is back home with her mum at nearly 30. Brilliant. After losing her job in London she's returned, working in the pub job she thought she'd left behind at 18.In tipsy search of something - anything - new, they wind up the leaders of a ramshackle, barely functional netball team: The Skids. Facing confusing exes, divorce, betrayals, financial woes and more, Jackie, Ros and Jay are about to discover that finding your team might just be the key to turning things around...
Pivot: A story of dropping the ball, picking it up again, and turning things around.
by Laura LexxA story of dropping the ball, picking it back up, and turning things around.58-year-old Jackie Douglas thinks she has everything she wants - kids, grandchildren, and a comfortable retirement with her husband, Steve. Until one afternoon she comes home to find Steve packing a bag and her comfortable life suddenly moves out of bounds.Her best friend Ros, a law firm boss with an appetite for life, laughter and (just the right amount of) wine, immediately leaps in to help Jackie back to her feet but soon finds herself feeling second best to Jackie's other priorities.Their barmaid/friend/wine protégé Jay is back home with her mum at nearly 30. Brilliant. After losing her job in London she's returned, working in the pub job she thought she'd left behind at 18.In tipsy search of something - anything - new, they wind up the leaders of a ramshackle, barely functional netball team: The Skids. Facing confusing exes, divorce, betrayals, financial woes and more, Jackie, Ros and Jay are about to discover that finding your team might just be the key to turning things around...(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Pivot: Three Connected Stories of Romantic Suspense
by Kat Martin Alexandra Ivy Rebecca ZanettiINSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From New York Times bestselling authors Kat Martin, Rebecca Zanetti, and Alexandra Ivy come three interwoven stories of secrets, murder, and riveting suspense. Three women. Three connected stories. Three bestselling authors. As girls, they bonded over broken homes and growing up in foster care. As women, they&’re fighting for their lives, and loves, once more . . . MERI When Meriwether Jones takes her young daughter and runs from trouble in L.A., that trouble follows. By the time Meri reaches Spokane, she&’s out of gas, money, and ideas. Luckily, ex-cop Ian Brodie hires her to help him with his father&’s farmhouse, and they seem like the answer to each other&’s prayers. But Meri is keeping a dangerous secret—and Ian is in danger of losing his heart . . . MELANIE That secret explodes when Melanie Cassidy spots two men trying to kidnap a young boy she tutors and responds by ramming them with her car. The last thing she expects is for the man she once loved, Detective Gray Hawkins, to appear and rescue them both. Now she has no choice but to trust him as they investigate the truth about a conspiracy of dirty, drug trafficking cops—and the truth about their relationship . . . MICHELLE After a rough youth, Michelle Peach was finally content in Portland—until two men broke into her home, threatened her, and sent her mentally unstable mom on a blackmail spree that Michelle has to stop. The last person Michelle wants to see is her ex, Evan Boldon, a former marine turned sheriff. But Evan misses the woman who walked away instead of letting him help years ago. This time he&’s not asking permission; he&’s going to put a stop to the trouble stalking Michelle and her friends—and win her heart for good.
Pivot and Slip
by Lilah SuzanneFormer Olympic hopeful Jack Douglas traded competitive swimming for professional yoga and never looked back. When handsome pro boxer Felix Montero mistakenly registers for his yoga for Seniors class, Jack takes an active interest both in Felixs struggles to manage stress and in his heart and discovers along the way that he may have healing of his own to do.Faced with the ghosts of his athletic aspirations, can Jack return to his old dream or carve out a new path, and will Jack and Felixs budding romance survive the test of Felixs next bout in the ring?
Pivot Point
by Kasie WestFrom debut author West comes an unforgettable story about a girl with the extraordinary power to see her alternate futuresNand the responsibility to choose between two difficult fates.
Pixies and Paperwork (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Cassia RoseMicheal Donovan's family has kept the peace between mortal and magical realms for generations, but Micheal skipped out on glory for other plans. He finished school, got a nine-to-five, and tried to fit in. When his cousin meets an unfortunate end on All Hallows' Eve, Micheal abruptly inherits the position of Riftkeeper, along with all the prestige and responsibility he didn't want. Estranged from his family, Micheal never learned the details of the job. All the grumpy, ancestral spirit now possessing his goldfish can tell him is that a mistake could be catastrophic. Micheal isn't feeling the holiday cheer, and coworkers' attempts to encourage him only add to a headache of magical proportions. To make matters worse, Ryan Nickles, Micheal's colleague and cubicle neighbor, has assembled enough Christmas decorations to attract more pixies than Micheal can hide. When Micheal's attempts to find the Winter Court on the week of the solstice leave him with nothing but a bad cold, he fears he'll be the first Riftkeeper to break the ancient contracts. He's too stressed to handle Ryan's attempts to get him into the holiday spirit, but Ryan might know more about the magic of the season than Micheal realizes.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
Una pizca de sal (El catering Tres hermanas #1)
by Bethany LopezDurante el último año, a la talentosa chef Millie le ha absorbido la gestión de su nuevo negocio de catering con sus hermanas, Dru y Tasha. No es hasta que Jackson cruza su puerta cuando se da cuenta de que puede que le falte algo en la receta de su vida. Durante el último año, Jackson ha estado lidiando con las consecuencias del abandono de su mujer. Ha tenido que aprender a ser padre soltero de su hija de ocho años y hará lo que sea para llenar el vacío que dejó su madre. No es hasta que encarga a Millie la fiesta de cumpleaños de su hija cuando se da cuenta de que ha olvidado que no solo es un padre, sino también un hombre. Ambos creen estar satisfechos con sus vidas, pero a veces la cantidad adecuada de especias puede convertir un plato aceptable en uno magnífico. Una pizca de sal puede ser todo lo que necesitan Millie y Jackson para encontrar el sabor que les falta.