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The Best Short Stories of Lesléa Newman
by Lesléa NewmanStories to make you laugh and cry, they interweave themes of being Jewish, a lesbian, a feminist. The now-classic award-winning piece, "A Letter to Harvey Milk," begins the collection and draws you right in. Hilarious "Of Balloons and Bubbles" tells of a butch woman taking friend's 2½ year old out for an afternoon while trying to decide whether to have her own child or not. In "The Babka Sisters," an old Jewish woman giving an oral history, tells of her coming out. "Homo Alone," is a familiar piece about going to the parents' for Thanksgiving. There are stories about AIDS, coming out, aging, finding woman-love on a kibbutz, how alternative insemination alters a relationship, eroticism at all ages. This is truly a collection spanning the award-winning author's works. Highly recommended!
Best Staged Plans
by Claire CookAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She's eager to put her family's suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement "bat cave."After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend's boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that's not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend's boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh and original, yet recognizable enough to live in your neighborhood--plus plenty of great tips and tricks for fixing up houses, and lives--this is a wise and witty story of letting go and moving on. Best Staged Plans is Claire Cook at her most humorous and heartfelt.
Best Summer Ever: Enjoy your best summer ever with million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain
by Heidi SwainSummer is in full swing when Daisy drives back into Wynmouth in her almost-clapped-out car, having left both her most recent job and the man her parents thought she was going to marry. Coming home could be just what she needs to move her life on. At Wynbrook Manor, things are in disarray. Owner Algy isn&’t getting any younger, and Daisy&’s mum Janet, housekeeper at the manor, spends her days running around after him, while Daisy&’s dad Robin, the gardener, has been let down by the person he had lined up to take care of the new cut-flower garden. As Daisy tries to find her place at Wynbrook and in the village, she&’s drawn to summer visitor Josh. But when he turns out to be not the person he appears to be, will the spark between them fizzle out? And with it, the chances of this turning into the best summer ever?
The Best Thing About Leaving is Coming Back: There comes a day in your life when you must decide whether you want to be right or be at ease
by Albert EspinosaThere comes a day in your life when you must decide whether you want to be right or be at ease. ALBERT ESPINOSA is back with a beautiful story about memories, forgiveness, and love that takes place on April 23, the day of books and roses, between Barcelona and the islands of Ischia and Menorca.
Best Thing Ever: Escape Disappointments and Drama and Let True Love Into Your Life
by Sky BlossomsBest Thing Ever is a transformational step-by-step guide to building a truly magical life partnership. It invites the reader to prepare for future commitment by building a strong foundation within and offers an array of practical tools. The author’s profound insights into the nature of healthy, successful relationships was a lifetime in the making, and included intrepid acts such as walking on hot coals and testing the limits of her innate abilities. Spiced with humor and true stories of the author’s extraordinary road to authentic love, as well as captivating vignettes from other successful couples, Best Thing Ever will deepen your understanding of love and transform the quality of your relationships.
The Best Thing That Never Happened To Me
by Laura Tait Jimmy RiceEveryone remembers their first love.Holly certainly remembers Alex. But she decided ten years ago that love wasn’t about mix tapes and seizing the moment – though she’s not exactly sure it’s about secret dates with your boss, either.But what if the feelings never really went away?Alex wants to make every moment of his new job count. It’s a fresh start in a big city, and he’s almost certain that moving to London has nothing to do with Holly. Almost.How do you know if it was meant to be… or never meant to happen at all?A brilliantly funny, feel-good story of first love, second chances and everything inbetween, perfect for fans of romantic comedies like Love Actually, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones.
Best Two Out of Three
by Francis GideonWhen Dean grows tired of looking for dates on OKCupid, he decides he'd much rather play World of Warcraft instead. He soon meets Randy, an Eredar Warrior with a penchant for sword fighting. The two men hit it off, having long discussions about table top gaming, War Machine, fan fiction, and of course, WoW. Everything about Randy seems perfect -- and for once in Dean’s life, things are going well.When Dean searches for Randy online, he stumbles upon Randy's old life: Randy Hawkins used to be Miranda Hawkins, and is now living as a female-to-male transgender man. When the rules of their online flirting have been changed, Dean is not entirely sure what his next move will be. After agonizing for much too long about this small blip in their relationship, Dean decides to just talk to Randy, and maybe see if they can start again with no secrets.
Best Vacation Ever
by Jessica CunsoloTwo best friends, five hot guys, one dream vacation. What could possibly go wrong?Lori is beautiful, smart, and athletic. The one thing she can’t do is speak up for herself: she can’t stand up to a creepy guy at the gym, she can’t speak to her crush, and she certainly can’t tell her parents that she wants to take a year off to backpack around Europe rather than follow family tradition and go to med school. When her best friend, Faye, invites her on an all expenses paid, weeklong trip to a sunny destination with Faye’s brother, Adam, and four of his friends, she jumps at the chance to leave all her problems behind.Faye is Lori’s opposite in a lot of ways—maybe that’s why they’re such good friends. In fact, the only problem in Faye’s life is that her brother hates her, and she’s hooking-up with his best friend, Kellan, behind his back. She can’t let Adam find out. as that’ll only make their relationship worse. At the same time, she doesn’t want a hook-up; she wants a real relationship with Kellan. This vacation is her chance to figure out if he’s in this for real or not.When Faye hatches a scheme designed to make Kellan jealous, she drags everyone else into her drama—including Lori and her gym crush, who just happens to be on this trip too! Soon everyone is fighting with everyone else and relationships are being ripped apart as secrets are revealed. Going on the Best Vacation Ever may turn out to be the Worst Decision Ever.This delightful, stand-alone novel from YA superstar Jessica Cunsolo deals with romance and friendship, but it’s also about learning to stand-up for yourself and be who you want to be.
The Best Way to Get Up in the Morning
by Feral SephrianFor the past ten weeks, Wyatt has been out at a summer archeological dig, far from his boyfriend Jonah and any privacy or personal time. When at last he comes home, the main thing on his mind is fulfilling all the fantasies he had while he was gone.After accidentally falling asleep before they could properly celebrate his return, Wyatt wakes up determined to show Jonah how much he missed him.
The Best Way to Lose
by Janet DaileyYoung Pilar Santee felt nothing but resentment for Trace, her late husband's son from his first marraige. Although the rugged Mississippi barge pilot seemed to have little in common with his urbane father. Trace's youth and virility only accentuated her aching loss.But when business brought Trace back to Natchez two years later, Pilar couldn't ignore the passionate challenge in his dark eyes. At first she felt disloyal to her husband's memory...but soon she was to know that he had left her with life's most precious gift -- the freedom to love again.
Best Worst Ever
by L. D. BlakeleyCarey English spends his days planning extravagant parties and lavish weddings and generally making people's lives brighter. He spends his nights wishing for a man he doesn't have to share and who won't try to drag him back into the closet. It doesn't help that the man he wants most doesn't need a closet to begin with -- his straight best friend, Sky. Skyler Wood has been dumped -- again -- just days before the holiday season, leaving him with an ex-fiancée, a nonrefundable New Year's Eve getaway rental, and nothing to ring in the New Year but a broken heart. For Carey, rushing off to offer Sky a shoulder will either be the best decision he's ever made--or it will lead to the worst heartbreak he's ever experienced.
Best Worst Mistake
by Lia RileySometimes the worst mistakes turn out to be the best...Smoke jumper Wilder Kane once reveled in the rush from putting out dangerous wildfires. But after a tragic accident, he's cut himself off from the world, refusing to leave his isolated cabin. When a headstrong beauty bursts in, Wilder finds himself craving the fire she ignites in him, but letting anyone near his darkness would be a mistake.After her Hollywood life went up in smoke, Quinn Higsby decided to leave Tinseltown behind and return to Brightwater to care for her ailing father. She spends her days in a small bookstore, until her peaceful existence is up-ended by a fascinating but damaged man. Quinn is determined not to be scared off by Wilder, not once she's experienced the heat of his passions.But when an arsonist targets the community and Wilder is accused, he must confront the ghosts of his past. Will his desire for Quinn burn him up or will he be able to tame the wildness inside and rekindle a hope for their future?An Avon Romance
Bestia
by Sky CorganMi trabajo es matar gente. Si tienen suerte, sólo los golpeo. Es raro que tengan suerte. Sé que trabajo para un tirano. Cualquiera que tenga la desgracia de molestar a George Lynch debe saber que sus días están contados. Yo soy el arma en su funda, al que manda para encargarse de sus 'problemas'. Al que usa para no ensuciarse las manos. George me salvó de una vida de crimen que me hubiera llevado a la cárcel. Ahora cometo crímenes mucho peores por los que me darían la sentencia de muerte si me atraparan. George me tiene en sus manos. Supongo que los dos tenemos suerte de que no me canse de matar. Por eso no entiendo por qué me ha asignado este pequeño proyecto. Secuestrar a una chica y mantenerla encerrada en una de sus casas con todas las comodidades, como una mascota mimada. Se suponía que era un trabajo fácil. Kendall debía ser como un ratoncito obediente. Pensé que obedecería todas mis órdenes. Estaba equivocado. Ahora estoy en un problema que podría costarme la vida. Tengo que escoger entre el amor y mi propia vida. ¿Vale la pena? Porque, ¿quién podría amar a una bestia?
Bestia
by Sky Corgan B. BlakeIo uccido per vivere. Se sono fortunati, gli do soltanto una ripassata. È raro che siano fortunati. So di lavorare per un tiranno. Chiunque abbia la sfortuna di fare arrabbiare George Lynch dovrebbe sapere che ha i giorni contati. Sono la pistola nella sua fondina, quello che estrae per occuparsi dei 'problemi'. Quello che usa in modo da non dovere sporcarsi le mani. Lui mi ha salvato da una vita criminale che mi avrebbe portato dritto in galera. Adesso commetto crimini anche peggiori, che mi costerebbero la pena di morte se venissi arrestato. George mi tiene sotto scacco. Immagino sia la fortuna di entrambi, che non mi stanco mai di uccidere. Ecco perché non capisco il motivo per cui mi abbia assegnato questo piccolo progetto. Rapire una ragazza e tenerla rinchiusa in una delle sue case con tutte le comodità come un animaletto da compagnia viziato. Doveva essere un lavoro semplice. Kendall sarebbe dovuta essere un piccolo e docile topolino. Credevo che mi avrebbe obbedito e basta. Mi sbagliavo. Sono stato trascinato in un qualcosa che potrebbe costarmi tutto. Devo scegliere tra l'amore e la mia stessa vita. Ma ne varrà la pena? Perché in fondo, chi potrebbe mai amare una bestia? Si tratta di una storia autoconclusiva senza tradimenti e con un lieto fine.
BESTIA
by Jose Manuel Saiz de Omeñaca Monzon Kate HarreAnnie no sólo ve gente muerta, también ve sus últimos minutos antes de morir. Una puesta al día de la narración del clásico de la Bella y la Bestia, Bestia cuenta la historia de Annabelle Archer, una joven normal con un extraordinario y terrible don – mientras duerme experimenta los últimos minutos de la muerte de otras personas. Frustrada por su incapacidad para salvar a víctimas indefensas, Annie empieza su propia investigación para encontrar al asesino de una compañera de clase. Durante éste viaje, tropieza con un extraño con un oscuro y doloroso secreto. Un recluso virtual, dañado emocional y físicamente, Alex Hamilton se encuentra atraído a su pesar por Annie y en su investigación. Pero mientras sus sentimientos hacia Annie crecen, Alex tiene que enfrentarse a sus demonios del pasado y aprender a aceptar la persona en la que se ha convertido. Acercándose al asesino, ambos pondrán sus vidas en peligro cuando su enemigo resulta ser más espantoso y mortífero de lo que esperaban.
The Bestseller (Bestseller Oro Ser.)
by Olivia GoldsmithFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, comes this &“highly entertaining tale [with] considerable humor and some cynical fun at the expense of the book business&” (Publishers Weekly). At Davis & Dash, one of New York&’s most prestigious publishing houses, five new authors will be published—but only one of them will be a bestseller. They have worked long and hard to write their novels of romance and murder, drama and love, but the story behind the stories is even more exciting. And the vicious competition to get the right agent, the perfect editor, and the choice spot on the bestseller list must be seen to be believed. From the author of The First Wives Club, this &“dishy&” novel set in New York&’s book publishing industry (Glamour) is a fun behind-the-scenes romp with &“lots of romance and revenge&” (The Washington Post Book World). &“Extremely satisfying.&” —The New York Times Book Review
Bestselling Highlanders, Howlers, and Heroes: Chapman, Mayhue, and Gideon
by Nancy Gideon Janet Chapman Melissa MayhueIncludes Secrets of the Highlander, Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband, Masked by Moonlight
Bestselling Lords and Ladies: Feather, London, Duran
by Jane Feather Julia London Meredith DuranIncludes Rushed to the Altar, A Courtesan's Scandal, Bound by Your Touch
The Bet
by Lucinda BettsIf golden girl Zoe wins the company's big promotion, she gets Phillip's bonus. If Phillip wins, Zoe's his sex slave for twenty-four hours. Losing? That is so not going to happen. She'd rather chew off her foot. Phillip has other ideas. He'd rather be in charge of a sinfully uninhibited fantasy encounter. But once all bets are off, there's no going back. . . "Betts pens a sexy and fascinating story. " --RT Book Reviews on What She Wants20,000 Words
The Bet (The Bet #1)
by Rachel Van DykenIncludes a special sneak peek of THE WAGER by Rachel Van Dyken! The #1 New York Times bestseller... "I have a proposition for you." Kacey should have run the minute those words left Seattle millionaire Jake Titus's mouth. It's been years since Kacey's seen her childhood friend Jake, but the minute Jake mentions his ill grandmother, Kacey is ready to do anything for the sweet old woman. And if that means pretending they're engaged for her sake-so be it.But Kacey wasn't counting on Jake's older brother Travis still being there. She calls him "Satan" for a reason: she's never forgotten the way he teased and taunted her. Yet when they meet again, Travis's gorgeous smile is a direct hit to her heart . . . and Kacey's more confused than ever. As the days pass, only one thing starts to become alarmingly clear-she never should have accepted Jake's deal ... 80,000 words
The Bet
by Darlene PanzeraWhen tall, handsome out-of-towner Nick Chandler first sets eyes on Jenny O'Brien, she's storming into the Bets & Burgers Café, wielding a broom and threatening the safety of every man in sight. Hey, he figures, she's got the right to be annoyed—the whole town seems to be laying bets on whom Jenny will marry. Nick's annoyed as well. He didn't think he'd have to propose to romance the land away from her, but to save his sister and his ill-fated business, he jumps into the fray and bets $10,000 that Jenny will marry him. Now the only thing stopping him from seizing her land . . . may be his own heart.
A Bet Between Friends: A Steamy Christmas Romance (Dynasties: Willowvale #2)
by Jules BennettHe&’s never crossed the line with his best friend…until one playful bet sparks chemistry that ignites! USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett heats things up in book two of the Dynasties: Willowvale miniseries.It was just an innocent bet…Will it change a friendship forever?A career-ending injury leaves baseball star Mason Clark without direction. But inheriting a farmhouse brings him home to Willowvale Springs and reunites him with his childhood friend, pilot Darcy Stephens. They once shared everything, including playful wagers.When Darcy&’s ex crosses her boundaries, Mason bets they can pretend to be a convincing couple. It&’s just a one-time thing…until their unexpected chemistry ignites. Soon they&’re renovating his farmhouse by day and scorching the sheets by night. But how will their friendship hold up, now that they&’ve crossed the line?Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Dynasties: Willowvale series:Book 1: Working with Her Crush by Reese RyanBook 2: A Bet Between Friends by Jules BennettBook 3: Breaking the Bad Boy&’s Rules by Reese RyanBook 4: Their White-Hot Christmas by Jules Bennett
Bet Me
by Jennifer CrusieMinerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Even if she does wear great shoes, and keep him on his toes. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. But Fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Cal meet again. Soon, they're dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kreme donuts, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a freakishly intelligent cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of. Including the biggest gamble of all-true love.
Bet Me: The Ace\The Joker\The Wildcard
by Catherine Mann Debra Webb Joanne RockThey don't call Vegas Sin City for nothing. And now that prime tourist season is around the corner, it's time to kick some criminal butt. Enter three full-throttle Vegas detectives, ready to eat their undercover assignments alive.... Clarissa Rivers can't believe she's got to play fake maid to weasel her way into some of the city's dirtiest criminal activities. But pretend she's hitched, too? Meanwhile, Kim Wong is all over her undercover sting operation at the Great Wall Casino. Only problem: an old boyfriend's got intel on Kim's secret royal past. And Dorian Byrne is posing as a high-class call girl to take down a sex crimes ring. But what's with her wild-card FBI partner? High-rolling scoundrels better watch their backs this weekend, because one wrong move and all bets are off....
Bet Me
by Debra Webb Catherine Mann Joanne RockThey don't call Vegas Sin City for nothing. And now that prime tourist season is around the corner, it's time to kick some criminal butt. Enter three full-throttle Vegas detectives, ready to eat their undercover assignments alive. . . . Clarissa Rivers can't believe she's got to play fake maid to weasel her way into some of the city's dirtiest criminal activities. But pretend she's hitched, too? Meanwhile, Kim Wong is all over her undercover sting operation at the Great Wall Casino. Only problem: an old boyfriend's got intel on Kim's secret royal past. And Dorian Byrne is posing as a high-class call girl to take down a sex crimes ring. But what's with her wild-card FBI partner?High-rolling scoundrels better watch their backs this weekend, because one wrong move and all bets are off. . . .