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The Perfect Passion Company
by Alexander McCall SmithFrom the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies&’ Detective Agency comes a fabulous new novel in three parts: The Perfect Passion Company, tales of love and companionship from Scotland&’s most low-key dating agency.As the new manager of The Perfect Passion Company at No. 24 Mouse Lane in New Town, Katie Donald has made it her mission to provide help to the lovelorn citizens of Edinburgh. With the help of her amiable and handsome office neighbor William Kidd, she finds herself making matches for the lonely hearts of Edinburgh who want a more personal touch. In this tale, Katie helps an airline pilot figure out what it is he really wants in a partner by sending him to cooking school. Another customer, a hotelier with a particularly overbearing mother, arrives looking for a bit of freedom – and space. Along the way, Katie learns that the work of the Perfect Passion Company may be a little broader in its scope than she had originally thought. With the tenderness and lightness of touch that only McCall Smith is capable of, this novel offers a glimpse inside the psychology of matchmaking, the search for love and companionship, and the mysterious spark of attraction that can, at times, catch hold of us all.
The Perfect Passion Company (Perfect Passion Company, The)
by Alexander McCall SmithFrom the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies&’ Detective Agency comes a fabulous new novel in three parts: The Perfect Passion Company, tender tales of love and companionship from Scotland&’s most low-key dating agency.As the new manager of the Perfect Passion Company, Katie Donald&’s mission is to help the lonely hearts of Edinburgh. With the assistance of her amiable and handsome office neighbor, William Kidd, she finds herself using a personal touch to find matches for the city&’s lovelorn citizens. When an airline pilot comes to her looking for a woman to take care of him, Katie sends him to cooking school. The case of a hotelier with a particularly overbearing mother may require a delicate two-pronged approach. And for a client who has a habit of talking so much she does not even seem to draw breath—well, Katie doesn&’t turn down a case just because it&’s challenging.Along the way, Katie learns that her work may be a little broader in scope than she had originally thought, and there may be something to learn about her own future happiness as well. With the tenderness of which only McCall Smith is capable, The Perfect Passion Company charmingly illuminates the psychology of matchmaking, the search for love and compassion, and the mysterious spark of attraction that can, at times, catch hold of us all.
Perfect Piece: A Sisters, Ink Novel (Sisters, Ink Series #4)
by Rebeca SeitzWHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T LIKE THE ONES YOU LOVE? Perfect Piece perfectly concludes the Sisters, Ink series about four unlikely sisters. Separately adopted into the Loving, small-town home of Marilyn and Jack Sinclair, they still meet as grownups-in their late mothers attic to laugh, cry, and scrapbook through life together. Like never before, the Sinclair sisterhood's foundation is shaken when Meg--the bedrock sibling most like Momma--collapses with a brain tumor. Surgery can remove the invading mass, but not the mood swings, depression, anger, and bitterness that follow. While Tandy, Kendra, and Joy struggle to find a trace of their formerly happy sister, Meg's children feel the pressure of the strange tension at home. Husband Jamison struggles even more, with no idea of how to handle the new, unimproved person inhabiting his wife's body. What none of them realize is that the wisdom they need to get past this bump in life's road is readily available and waiting to be used when they need it the most. The first three books in the Sisters Ink series are in Bookshare's Library. They are: #1 Sisters, Ink, #2 Coming Unglued and #3 Scrapping Plans. Rebeca Seitz writes novels for women and is also the founder of both a literary public relations firm and an event management company. She lives at Storybook Farm in southwest Kentucky with her husband, their son and daughter, and an ever-changing cast of fish, turtles, barn cats, deer, and other wildlife.
A Perfect Place to Pray
by Kimberly Kaye Terry I. L. GoodwinAfter enduring years of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband, veteran homicide detective Richard Spencer, Mae Spencer decides she's had enough. She takes her daughter and flees to Beau Ciel, Louisiana, and tries to put her life back together. She soon has a new job, a new home and even the promise of new love. However, Richard hasn't given up on finding Mae, and she soon learns that he is closing in. This time, she won't be able to run.
A Perfect Plan
by Joanna Sims Teri WilsonA deal with the maverickThe Maverick's Wedding Wager by Joanna Sims Hardheaded cowboy Knox Crawford has his mind made up—he&’s got to get married…and fast. Knox&’s faux fiancée? Genevieve Lawrence, a gorgeous, sassy horsewoman who is not afraid of anything…except commitment. As they fake marry to trick Knox&’s matchmaking dad, the two stubborn singles discover the only thing harder than pretending to be a couple is realizing they might be falling in love for real!The Maverick's Secret Baby by Teri Wilson Finn Crawford is going to be a dad. He can only imagine the fireworks when the Ellington family learns he slept with their cherished daughter Avery. Their families have been feuding for years. It&’s no wonder sweet, expectant Avery balks at Finn&’s suggestion of a convenient marriage. What&’s more surprising is that the footloose, flirty rancher might secretly long for something more…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Teri Wilson2 Heartfelt StoriesThe Maverick's Wedding Wager and The Maverick's Secret Baby
A Perfect Plan: An Amish Wedding Novella (Amish Wedding Novellas)
by Beth WisemanPriscilla King has been planning to marry Chester Lapp since she was sixteen years old, and when Chester pops the question on Priscilla&’s nineteenth birthday, wedding plans begin immediately.But what happens when everything that can go wrong does?Chester works to build a house for his new bride, only to have one disaster after another occur. Priscilla&’s father planted an excess amount of celery in preparation for a wedding he thought would be in order soon. A failed crop threatens to puts a damper on the event. Priscilla&’s wedding dress is mistakenly cut up to use for dusting rags, and one of her bridesmaids breaks out in a horrible rash before the wedding. And if all that isn&’t enough, Priscilla develops a case of hiccups that seems to forewarn her every time a mishap is about to occur.Can true love take this couple through the challenges that threaten their union, or will they begin to doubt that they are on the right path, the one God has chosen for them?
The Perfect Play (A Play-by-Play Novel #1)
by Jaci BurtonNew York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton presents a story about love and the games people play in the first irrisistible novel in the Play-by-Play series... The last thing event planner Tara Lincoln needs is the jet-set lifestyle of a football pro like Mick Riley; even though their steamy and passionate one-night stand proved that Mick is an all-star-both on the field and in the bedroom. Tara played the game of love once and lost big, and she doesn't intend to put herself out there again, especially with a certified heartbreaker. But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind to catch this sultry vixen.
The Perfect Play: Play-By-Play Book 1 (Play-By-Play #1)
by Jaci BurtonThe Perfect Play is the first in New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton's 'must-read' (Fresh Fiction) Play-By-Play series, and an erotic story about love and the games people play from the queen of contemporary sports romance. Perfect for fans of Lori Foster, Maya Banks and Jill Shalvis.Could love throw this all-star off his game? For years Mick Riley has enjoyed the fame, fortune - and girls - that come with being a pro athlete. So he's surprised to find he wants more than a one-night stand after a steamy and passionate encounter with confident, beautiful Tara Lincoln.Too bad Tara's not interested in getting to know football's most notorious playboy any better. As the single mother of a teenage son, the last thing she needs is to be thrust into the spotlight of the jet-set lifestyle of a heartbreaker like Mick Riley. But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind...Want more sexy sporting romance? Don't miss the rest of this steamy series which began with The Perfect Play. And check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames.
Perfect Pleasures (Bad Boys of Boulder #2)
by Deborah Fletcher MelloWorld famous MMA champion Zachary Barrett has returned to his home in Phuket, Thailand, and his elite training camp, Revolution. Thanks to his twin brother, a renowned pro trainer in Colorado, Zachary is primed and ready for his next title bout--but his toughest match may be with the sports journalist assigned to write an exposé on him. Not only is she gorgeous, she's after a well-guarded secret that Zach soon realizes makes her off limits in every way... It's true that Kenzie Monroe has an ulterior motive for pursuing Zachary. The half-Asian beauty believes he's connected to her estranged father, a former MMA fighter who disappeared years ago. And the more Zachary avoids her, the more determined she is--and the hotter their game of cat and mouse becomes...until they both surrender. But as lust, love, and friendship combine, Zachary knows he has to answer all of Kenzie's questions--because outside of the ring, the heart makes the rules... "Mello hits all the right notes...A smart heroine, a sensual hero, witty repartee, and complex family dynamics." - Publishers Weekly on Playing for Keeps
The Perfect Poison
by Amanda QuickShe can detect any poison. He can decipher any clue. To find a killer, they make a perfect pair...
The Perfect Present
by Rochelle Alers Pamela Yaye Cheris HodgesMake your heart merry and unwrap these delightful stories of seasonal romance . . . A CHRISTMAS LAYOVER Rochelle Alers When Navy SEAL Captain Noah Crawford and elementary school teacher Sierra Nelson meet on a plane headed east from San Diego, they’re glad to pass the time in friendly conversation. But when a freak storm grounds them, Sierra offers Noah a place to spend the night—with her extended family, all of whom assume they’re a couple. And as the holiday spirit infuses every moment they spend together, they both begin to wonder if a relationship is a special gift they didn’t expect . . . THE CHRISTMAS LESSON Cheris Hodges Kayla Matthews isn’t looking forward to heading home this Christmas. Divorced and struggling, nothing has turned out the way she expected—including her childhood friend, DeShawn Carter. Now the high school principal, he’s also the kind of man she’s always dreamed about. But before the holidays are over, Kayla has a chance to reclaim everything she once thought she wanted—or prove to DeShawn that they have a second chance worth celebrating . . . CHRISTMAS WITH YOU Pamela Yaye Celebrity stylist Maya Malone can’t find anything joyous about the season, not since her ex-fiancé left her on Christmas Eve. But one look at suave, sexy sports agent Marc Cunningham is almost enough to change her mind. Their instant attraction feels like the best sort of present, except for one very large obstacle—Maya’s NFL star big brother, Marc’s new client. It will take more than holiday spirit to convince everyone involved that Marc and Maya’s connection will make the angels sing . . .
Perfect Prey
by Laura Salters"Laura Salters is a vibrant new voice."--C L Taylor, Internationally bestselling author of THE LIEWhen best friends Carina Corbett and Erin Baxter are assigned to cover a Serbian music festival for their magazine, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. And it is, until Erin vanishes into thin air on their last night in the country. Terrified, Carina launches a desperate search, discovering that the details of her friend’s disappearance are eerily similar to another tragic incident ten years before. Could history be repeating itself?Frantic to find Erin, Carina takes off on a journey deep into the Serbian criminal underbelly, and uncovers a world more sinister than she ever dreamed . . .A twisting, edge-of-your-seat suspense perfect for fans of Jamie McGuire.
The Perfect Princess (Men from Special Branch #3)
by Elizabeth ThorntonNationally bestselling author of Princess CharmingElizabeth Thornton has created one of her most thrilling and sensuous novels ever -- the story of a woman who's nearly given up her hope of finding a noble hero...until fate throws her unexpectedly into a breathtaking plot to save a scoundrel.Lady Rosamund Devere has no interest in becoming the wife of a dull prince, no matter how perfect the newspapers think she is for that role. But not even the unconventional Rosamund could imagine the headline the papers will soon be running: the one where she is the willing hostage of a condemned murderer. Yet Richard Maitland is no ordinary criminal. Steely-eyed, arrogant, and dangerously attractive, the ex-chief of His Majesty's Secret Service is also, as far as Rosamund is concerned, guilty as sin. Caught up in his daring escape on the eve of his execution, Rosamund, who can handle a gun as well as any man and is not afraid to use it, soon finds herself in every bit as much danger as Richard. For the more she learns about this mysterious lone wolf of a man, the more determined she is to help him clear his name. But even more perilous than the conspiracy surrounding Richard is the passion that ignites between them -- a passion that is rash, reckless, and impossible to resist.From the Paperback edition.
Perfect Princess: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yao YeThe superspy cloud qi of 21 centuries passes through the 3 young ladies that become martial arts family once natural meridian vein is blocked dan tian is like funnel cannot store internal force after the mysterious death of its parents everything in the house was uncle aunt control all food clothing housing and transportation were cut off but also with the dragon and phoenix twins brother was rushed to the old master okay no food i ll grow it no live i start to tidy up why there was a secret chamber in the venerable master s bedroom there are a lot of martial arts secrets god s fair at last but can t train internal force martial arts how to do isn t it revenge aunt i also want to come out on top standing on the peak why what is this darling the wizard s handbook basic magic the big charm the most sacred and mysterious profession in the country the demon master can you practice wow who dare to see me i fix i fix i fix flying to escape the ground blood wash bandit nest fly to the wall steal corrupt official power thief countless treasures create their own killer force cultivate their elite team receive top gold medal killer task earn a lot of gold coins however it seems that the god is not a bad man although he looks like a face of evil handsome not like a man and that pair of long and narrow eyes as if all the time to you pass the eye but he is also a hidden master
A Perfect Proposal: A Novel
by Katie FfordeIn this delicious romantic comedy, a young Englishwoman gets an unexpected proposal from a dashing American, but it's not what you think Sophie Apperly's frustratingly dismissive family has never taken her seriously, but they do take advantage of her. So when an old friend offers her the chance of a lifetime, she decides to swap Little England for the Big Apple, and heads off to the land of opportunity.From the moment Sophie arrives in Manhattan, she's determined to enjoy every minute of her big adventure. And when fate throws her together with Matilda, a spirited grande dame of New York society who invites her to Connecticut for Thanksgiving, she willingly accepts. English-born Matilda is delighted with her new friend—though her grandson Luke, undeniably attractive but infuriatingly arrogant, is anything but welcoming.When Luke arrives in England a few weeks later, Sophie hardly expects him to seek her out. But Matilda has hatched some complicated plans of her own—and so Luke has a proposal to make, but it hardly seems perfect.With all the warmth and wit that have made Katie Fforde's novels huge bestsellers in the UK, A Perfect Proposal is an irresistible tale of love and literature and the quest for a happy ending. Katie Fforde "has imagination to spare, using witty writing and plotting to build a story" (The New York Times Book Review).
The Perfect Rake
by Anne GracieTo escape her brutal grandfather, Prudence stages a plan involving a phony engagement--and the man she approaches is so taken with Pru that he willingly joins her game.
The Perfect Rake
by Anne GracieTo escape her brutal grandfather, Prudence stages a plan involving a phony engagement--and the man she approaches is so taken with Pru that he willingly joins her game.
The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship (The\o'bannon Sisters Ser.)
by Shirley JumpBridget O'Bannon is ready for a do-over. After years of pretending she had a happy marriage and denying that she missed the friends and family she'd left behind, she's headed home to restart her life.But working alongside her family every day at their bakery isn't as easy as whipping up her favorite chocolate peanut butter cake. Her mother won't give her a moment's peace, and her sister Abby is keeping secrets of her own. And there doesn't seem to be enough frosting in the world to smooth over the cracks forming between them. Bridget can see the recipe for a happy life- including the possibility of a new romance- written out before her, but first she and her family will need to lay bare their secrets and rediscover the most elusive ingredients of all: forgiveness, laughter, and love.
Perfect Revenge: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by NeverOne day, the latest news on the forum: According to people familiar with the matter, this forum infatuated with Brother Yi from bending to straightening overnight, the beautiful photo of the host of the foreign language version of the beauty forum was exposed!Upon seeing the news, all his friends immediately sent Xu Meng their most sincere concern: If you don't do it, you don't die.Disgusted mouth straight scrape tantalizing dog attack true repentance sometimes can not control oneself to fly self to suffer during the period of being a human again
Perfect Rivals...
by Amy RuttanA match made in Hollywood! When a movie star is rushed to the Hollywood Hills Clinic, Dr. Flo Chiu immediately clashes with arrogant New York doctor Nate King. But an unexpected kiss creates a media storm, and the two rivals are forced to pretend they're the perfect couple! Only, Flo, with a kidney transplant behind her, is determined to live life to the full, while Nate has learned the hard way never to take risks. Now they face the greatest risk of all-falling in love for real!
A Perfect Romance
by Anne RobinsSide By Side On the fateful night of the Titanic disaster, heiress Loretta Linden made sure her friends and fellow passengers got to the lifeboats before she even thought of herself. Her soft heart is legendary-and her desire to help others is her great passion. She will not rest until her little band is safely reunited in her native San Francisco-where she meets the dashing Captain Quarles. Hand In Hand Malachai Quarles has sailed the seven seas and he's had many a sweetheart, but he's never met a woman like Loretta. She's beautiful, funny, and generous to a fault, a collector of assorted lost causes, underdogs, and stray cats-and his heart. The freewheeling captain is madly in love with her-but he won't be tamed...
Perfect Rows
by Holly DayEverything would've been perfect if Grayson Dawe hadn't been forced to share his garden with Camden Hensley. Grayson has everything he needs in life -- a job, friends, a house he loves, and a garden. He wants to grow enough vegetables to cover his needs over the summer, and he has a plan for how to achieve it.Camden Hensley loves his garden. He loves beautiful flowers in perfect rows, sweet scents and buzzing bees, but his neighbor, Grayson, messes everything up. He mixes vegetables with flowers in the growing beds and is incapable of placing plants in straight lines. And when Cam pulls out the plants growing in the wrong place, Grayson snarls at him.Grayson doesn't want to fight with Camden, but he's completely unreasonable. Cam only wants Grayson to stop creating chaos and to grow flowers instead of vegetables. Neither of them is willing to back down, and days in the garden usually end in shouting matches, at least until Grayson realizes he can shut Cam up by kissing him. But will they ever be able to agree about what plants should grow where?
A Perfect Scandal
by Tina GabrielleA Lady Seeking Scandal Lady Isabel Cameron has little use for marriage and propriety. Her dream is to study art in Paris. But her father has engaged her to a waddling, bankrupt, domineering lord twice her age. When her childhood flame Marcus Hawksley reappears--handsome, single, and socially snubbed--Isabel devises the perfect escape. She will solicit Marcus's assistance to destroy her reputation. A Man With Nothing To Lose Marcus has already felt the wrath of the ton, with his business as a stockbroker deemed unacceptable. But he is no despoiler of innocent ladies--until by chance, Isabel's improper advance leaves her the only witness against a lie that could truly ruin him. Faced with her father's demands for marriage, Isabel and Marcus agree to a wedding of convenience--and six months' tenure living as supposed husband and wife. But as the heat between them grows, what seemed a pretense becomes deliciously real. . . Praise for Lady of Scandal "A tantalizing tale. . .with sizzle and characters that engage readers' emotions." -Romantic Times
The Perfect Scandal
by Delilah MarvelleIf there is anything Tristan Adam Hargrove, fourth Marquis of Moreland, has learned to avoid, it's scandal. For the dark and dashing lord is not only an honorable gentleman who would never seduce a woman for his own gain, he is also the author of How to Avoid a Scandal, the infamous red book that has swept like wildfire through the better part of London society.When a raven-haired beauty arrives as his new neighbor, he knows better than to succumb to the desire he feels. He knows little about her-only that she is high born, a protégé of the Crown and completely unsuitable for the base passions he hides from the world. If only he had never glimpsed the vulnerable beauty one fateful night. If only her lips were not so ravishingly red. If only it were not already too late to save her and himself from the untamed passion he is about to unleash in the name of love.