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Prankster
by David Connor E. F. MulderPoplar Plains Town Councilman Sam Smart isn’t focused on his secret Santa, but rather a secret prankster, as his constituents seek vengeance against a jokester pulling off pranks all over town. The prime suspect? Sam’s high school crush Kirby Dumas, who just returned to town.One nice, one naughty, Sam and Kirby were known as Smarty and Dumbass. When Kirby abruptly fled after confessing his love for Sam and also to a whopper of a prank pulled on a teacher, Sam is left to wonder what could have been.Why did Kirby leave? Was it the joke or something else? Why has he returned? To pick up where he left off with his pranks, or to pick up where he left off with Sam?
Praticamente Imperfetto
by Mary FrameLei è una poliziotta in fuga. Lui è il suo vicino di casa noto per i suoi scherzi. Quando qualcuno cerca di uccidere entrambi, devono collaborare per sopravvivere. Cosa potrebbe mai andare storto? Ci sono solo tre cose di cui Gemma McDougall è sicura: la prima è che non si libererà mai del suo sedere da latino-americana; la seconda è che la sua carriera è più importante delle relazioni sentimentali schifose (e non esistenti) che ha dovuto subire per tutta la sua vita adulta; la terza è che otterrà la prossima promozione a detective anche se questo dovesse ucciderla. Ma poi il suo lavoro quasi la uccide davvero ed è costretta suo malgrado a un congedo per malattia. Ci sono solo tre cose di cui Sam London è sicuro: la prima è che non ha idea di come si gestisca una normale relazione adulta e che con ogni probabilità morirà infreddolito e solo, dilaniato da cani selvatici; la seconda è che giocare a Drinking Jenga, per quanto divertente, porta a incursioni a tarda notte nel cortile del vicino e a essere minacciati con la pistola dalla figlia del suddetto vicino; la terza è che non ha idea dei guai in cui si è cacciata Gemma McDougall ma sa che, in un modo o in un altro, lui non ne resterà fuori. Vi innamorerete di questo strambo giallo romantico perché è piacevole e un po' pazzo e vi farà ridere di gusto. Comprate Praticamente Imperfetto per illuminare la vostra giornata con amore e risate.
A Prayer for the Dead (Tom And Stanley Ser. #2)
by Victor J. BanisA Tom and Stanley NovelDoes murder follow Tom and Stanley around, or do they follow the murders? After a hospital stay, Stanley is invited by Father Brighton to convalesce at St. Marywood, an isolated monastery on the ocean cliffs of Big Sur. Upon arrival, Stanley finds Father Brighton dead. The order's doctor writes it up as a death by natural causes, but those seem to be quite prevalent at the monastery. The recent demise of a young brother who fell from the cliffs is described as an accident, but Stanley's nose is twitching. Plus the order's finances have taken a sudden, mysterious turn for the better. Is something rotten at St. Marywood? Stanley and Tom can't resist digging around even if it means testing their tumultuous relationship against a gaggle of handsome, young, virginal, and--they are told--gay men.Continues the Deadly Mysteries Series published with MLR Press.
A Prayer for the Dead (Tom and Stanley #2)
by Victor J. BanisA Tom and Stanley MysteryDoes murder follow Tom and Stanley around, or do they follow the murders? After a hospital stay, Stanley is invited by Father Brighton to convalesce at St. Marywood, an isolated monastery on the ocean cliffs of Big Sur. Upon arrival, Stanley finds Father Brighton dead. The order’s doctor writes it up as a death by natural causes, but those seem to be quite prevalent at the monastery. The recent demise of a young brother who fell from the cliffs is described as an accident, but Stanley’s nose is twitching. Plus the order’s finances have taken a sudden, mysterious turn for the better. Is something rotten at St. Marywood? Stanley and Tom can’t resist digging around, even if it means testing their tumultuous relationship against a gaggle of handsome, young, virginal, and—they are told—gay men.Continues the Deadly Mysteries Series published with MLR Press.
The Prayer Tree
by Annie JonesRosemary is an elderly widow who no longer knows where she fits in the world. Naomi is a recovering alcoholic still struggling with her demons. Gayle, supermom and superwife, knows she is a big, fat fraud-and is terrified she can't keep it a secret much longer. Lucy's biological clock has turned into a time bomb, just as her longtime boyfriend has dumped her. During one life-changing year, these four very different women come together to pray for their community, and end up helping each other confront-and triumph over-their disappointments and fears. Thought-provoking and emotionally-charged!
The Prayer Waltz
by K. Z. SnowFor eight months, the peculiar circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Steven Brandwein's lover, an enigmatic ex-priest, have weighted his mourning with mystery. Desperate for emotional closure, Steve makes a journey he's put off for years: he travels to the town that was once an integral part of his late lover's life. Steve hopes his pilgrimage will help him better understand Frank, serve as a final farewell, and allow him to move on. His visit to St. Jerome's Church one snowy, silent night proves more consequential than he'd ever anticipated. Evan McAllister, an unassuming man still grieving over the death of his son, befriends Steve. As their bond grows, they both make startling discoveries--not the least of which, for Steve, is that he's ready to love again.
Prazeres Comestíveis
by Jan SpringerAnos atrás, Allie Masters se perdeu na paixão ardente de um relacionamento com seus dois chefes ultra-sexy. A fim de recuperar sua independência, ela foi embora. Max e Nick foram muito satisfeitos por sua linda assistente. O ato de fazer amor era de tirar o fôlego e ambos os amigos compartilharam de bom grado a mulher com quem queriam passar o resto de suas vidas. E então ela os deixou. Agora Max e Nick decidiram seduzir Allie de volta a suas vidas.
The Preacher's Bride
by Laurie KingeryWhen her little brother died, Faith Bennett lost her trust in God. She's kept this secret from the good people of Simpson Creek, yet she can't deceive Gil Chadwick. She'll be Gil's friend, but without a faith to match his, she can never be the handsome new preacher's bride.Though Gil cherishes Faith's friendship, he wants a wife. And in kind, upright Faith, he's found her. The secret heartaches of his past fade as he watches her nurse his father. When danger finds her, he'll risk everything to save her. For where there's Faith, there's love...and the promise of a new beginning together.
The Preacher's Bride Claim
by Laurie KingeryClaiming Their FutureFor the Thornton brothers, the Oklahoma Land Rush is the perfect opportunity to finally put down some roots. A new start, a new community-what more could preacher Elijah Thornton need? Not a wife-not after the pain of losing his fiancée. But something draws him to the pretty nurse whose eyes are clouded by trouble.Only by claiming her own homestead can Alice Hawthorne avoid an unwanted marriage. Even Oklahoma may not be far enough away from New York to escape her past. Yet with courage-and the handsome reverend's support-can she forge a loving future?Bridegroom Brothers: True love awaits three siblings in the Oklahoma Land Rush
The Preacher's Daughter
by Lyn CotePastor Tanner Bond needed to break down the barriers between his congregation and the Mexican-Americans who had recently moved to Pleasant Prairie. But he didn' t expect God to send him Lucie Hansen.... Lucie was bold, brash and bilingual. She was determined to help Tanner understand the new Hispanic residents, but she was also his complete opposite-- impulsive and confident, while he pondered and prayed before acting. Growing up as a " preacher' s kid," Lucie had resented the restrictions put on her. She didn' t want to have feelings for Tanner... even though she did. Would her rush to bring harmony do more harm than good? And would the preacher' s daughter realize she' d make a perfect pastor' s wife?
The Preacher's Daughter
by Cheryl St. JohnAn untouched woman…Lorabeth Holdridge longed for life and experience! Cloistered by her strict father, her world was confined to chores and prayer. Her chance of escape came when she took a job as housekeeper to a boisterous family. Lorabeth reveled in her newfound freedom. And when Benjamin Chaney visited, she felt the stirrings of her first crush. A hard-bitten man…Jaded and cynical, Ben found it hard to trust, though Lorabeth's sweetness soothed his battered soul and taught him joy. But he would have to face the demons of his past to find a glorious future in Lorabeth's arms!
The Preacher's Daughter (The Infamous Amish #2)
by Patricia JohnsFor a Pennsylvania Amish family whose faith has been tested, the blessings of marriage, home, and togetherness seem impossible. Patricia Johns brings her trademark warmth to this story of love&’s powerful redemption. With her preacher father in prison for fraud, Elizabeth Yoder&’s life in the community of Bountiful has been painfully uprooted. Mindful of wearing out her welcome with her family, she jumps at the chance to stay with elderly Bridget Lantz while the woman&’s daughter is away. Elizabeth has secret plans to leave for another Amish community where she might get a fresh start, but here with Bridget, she feels comfortable—until Bridget&’s strapping grandson, Solomon, returns from eight years with the English, and inspires feelings that shake Elizabeth&’s resolution . . . Solomon has had his own trouble with the law, after falling in with some bad influences. He&’s paid the price, despite his innocence, but the Amish are even more wary of him than they are of spirited Elizabeth. With good reason, he supposes—he&’s not sure he&’s ready to commit to this way of life again, especially since the Englishers are the ones offering him solutions. The only thing that seems certain is his attraction to Elizabeth. As they strive to find their places in the community, and with each other, can they open their hearts to the blessing of love?
The Preacher's Daughter (Annie's People #1)
by Beverly LewisA preacher's daughter in an Amish order in Pennsylvania has conflicting emotions. Should she join the church? How can she get the boy she loves back? Should her non-Amish friend come to visit?
Preacher's In-Name-Only Wife
by Mindy NeffIn Name Only?Dan Lucas thought he was safe from the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana. As the preacher, he was supposed to perform weddings, not take part in them! But when beautiful photojournalist Amy Marshall came to him with her plight, he found her offer impossible to refuse.Amy needed to marry Dan to fulfill the terms of her grandfather's will. However, she hadn't bargained on becoming an instant wife and mother, when Dan unexpectedly received custody of an orphaned baby. Brand-new feelings for both had Amy facing a difficult decision. Was she about to let her marriage become real...body and soul?
Preacher's Justice (The First Mountain Man #10)
by William W. JohnstoneHe Fought For His Freedom <P><P> In a land of towering mountains and howling winds, a man has found a home--away from other men and away from memories of the past. A trapper by trade, a fighter at heart, he has earned the name "Preacher," and a legend of his own. <P> He Fought For His Life <P> In the wilds, Preacher has learned the rules of survival, and he has killed in order to live. But now something is forcing him out of his Rocky Mountain range for the so-called "civilized" world. It is the memory of a woman. It is her blood calling out for revenge... <P> Now, He'll Fight For The Truth <P> In St. Louis, a girl from Preacher's past has been murdered. For the man whose heart she once touched, the time has come to leave the high wild country--for truth, justice and a new reason to kill...
The Preacher's New Family
by Linda S. GlazPREACHER T.J. O'BRIEN ISN'T LOOKING FOR A WIFE AND FAMILY Yet every time he sees Sarah Anne Rycroft, he feels a powerful urge to protect the beautiful young widow. When she's in danger of losing the farm to the bank, T.J. steps in to defend Sarah against the unscrupulous banker. Sarah knows T.J. has vowed to live a solitary life of devotion to God. Still, the single mother can't resist the comfort and safety of his strong arms. But when he sells his most prized possession to save the farm from foreclosure, she wonders if the handsome preacher could have marriage on his mind, after all.
A Preacher's Passion (Hallelujah Love #3)
by Lutishia LovelyAfter being celibate for five long years, Passion Perkins is ready, willing, and able to end her drought. But she's also determined to hold out for Mr. Right--a man her friends say doesn't exist--until handsome Lavon Chapman walks into her life. He's come to the community to film a DVD about Passion's minister, Doctor Stanley Lee, and his fiery wife, Carla Lee. Now Passion only has eight weeks to make Lavon her husband and end her celibacy--not necessarily in that order. But she has a most unlikely rival: Carla Lee herself...Before long, other members of the church community are entangled in scandals of their own, and while some are getting busy in service to the Lord, others are just simply getting busy... "Lutishia Lovely brought Passion to church and set it on fire!!!"--Pat G'Orge-Walker, Essence bestselling author of Don't Blame the Devil"This is a remarkably crafted novel and a tremendous read."-Romantic Times on A Preacher's Passion
The Preacher's Son (The Infamous Amish #1)
by Patricia JohnsIn this poignant new series, Patricia Johns introduces an Amish family striving to reclaim the promise of love, marriage, and community . . . The Amish residents of Bountiful, Pennsylvania, are stunned when preacher Abe Yoder is imprisoned for fraud. For Abe&’s son, Isaiah, the news cuts doubly deep. His daet&’s misdeeds have cost Isaiah his family&’s land and their good name. To support his sisters, he takes a job in the Glick family&’s book-binding shop, though it means working alongside a woman who has every reason to resent him. Yet his attraction to Bethany Glick&’s beauty and warmth is undimmed . . . Isaiah&’s daet&’s actions helped drive Bethany&’s fiancé to the Englischer world, and cost her own father his savings. Their shop has need of Isaiah&’s brawn and skill, but if she&’s to start over after heartbreak, she needs a man she can trust. Not a Yoder. But Isaiah isn&’t giving up so easily. And when Bethany faces a dilemma, there may be a way for each to find not just redemption, but a joyful new love . . .
The Preacher's Son (The Church Series #1)
by Carl WeberBishop T.K. Wilson, popular pastor of the largest African-American church in Queens, New York, has decided to run for borough president. But his family values platform is on shaky ground, because the Wilson kids are giving in to the same temptations as any other young adults. And their parents have no idea what's going on behind closed doors. . .As the bishop's son, Dante Wilson is treated like royalty. Personable and smart, he's expected to assume his father's position one day. The problem is, Dante wants to be a lawyer, and that's not the only secret he's keeping. Dante's younger sister, Donna, is as sweet as they come, yet she isn't exactly the virginal princess her beloved daddy thinks she is. And thanks to her suspicious, ambitious mother, he's about to find that out--and more. Just as the Pandora's Box of unwelcome surprises seems empty, it turns out that even Bishop Wilson has some skeletons in his closet. Now all the Wilsons will have to face their demons. . .and discover what family values are really about.
The Preacher's Wife (Brides of Assurance #1)
by Brandi BoddieCan this small-town girl trade her tarnished past for a respectable life? During the hot, windy summer of 1870 in the burgeoning prairie town of Assurance, Kansas, Marissa Pierce is fed up with her abusive boss. She longs to start a new life and is growing weary of convincing townsfolk that she is most certainly not a prostitute. Civil War veteran and preacher Rowe Winford arrives in town intent on leaving the tragic memories of his deceased family behind. Although Rowe has no plans to fall in love anytime soon, the plans of God rarely match those of man. Faced with adversity and rejection from the town and Rowe’s family, can Marissa overcome her past, renew her faith, and experience the life of love that God has planned for her?
The Preacher's Wife
by Cheryl St. JohnThere was nothing remotely romantic about widowed father Samuel Hart's marriage proposal. Yet Josie Randolph said yes. The Lord had finally blessed the lonely widow with the family she'd always dreamed of. And she was deeply in love with the handsome preacher, whose high ideals inspired everyone. Surely during their long journey across the western plains to his new post her husband would grow to love her. Each mile brought them closer to home, yet drove them further apart. Samuel didn't seem ready to open his heart again. But Josie was determined to be not just the preacher's wife, but Samuel's wife.
The Preacher's Wife & Crescent City Courtship: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Cheryl St.John Elizabeth WhiteFollowing her dreamThe Preacher’s Wife by Cheryl St.JohnThere is nothing romantic about widowed father Samuel Hart’s marriage proposal. Yet Josie Randolph says yes. The Lord has finally blessed the lonely widow with the family she’s always dreamed of. Surely during their long journey to his new post, her husband will grow to love her. Samuel doesn’t seem ready to open his heart again. But Josie is determined to be not just the preacher’s wife, but Samuel’s wife.Crescent City Courtship by Elizabeth WhiteAbigail Neal dreams of escaping her life in the slums of New Orleans. But how can a woman alone ever fulfill her dreams of becoming a doctor? Then young medical student John Braddock comes to pay a call on a neighbor, and an unlikely friendship develops between the two. But when Abby’s past comes back to haunt her, will she call upon her faith to help right a wrong and make a new life with her very own Prince Charming?
Precinct 13
by Tate HallawayRecent college grad Alex Conner is thrilled to have landed a job as the Hughes County coroner/medical examiner in Pierre, South Dakota. But when her first day on the job ends with a missing corpse, Alex starts to wonder if she would have been better off collecting unemployment... When the cops made some cryptic comments about being careful with the body they brought in, Alex just thought the boys in blue were messing with her. That is, until something freaky happens that no amount of med school could have prepared her for. By the time Alex gets herself together, the body has disappeared and the other residents of the morgue start talking her ear off. After working up the courage to report the missing body, Alex is transferred to the mysterious Precinct 13 where she discovers that her new co-workers--including a cute technomage named Jack--are paranormals just like her. Now, Alex is being encouraged to use her ability to speak to the dead to solve crimes. And despite being in the middle of nowhere, Hughes County sure does have a lot of paranormal activity...
El precio de la fama (Serie Yes, we dance #Volumen 4)
by Esther Sanz¡Las Saturno Star se han hecho famosas! Su sueño por fin se ha hecho realidad. Sin embargo, no todo es tan bonito como parecía... Y ahora descubrirán cuál es el precio de la fama. Después de su triunfo en Nueva York, las Saturno Stars viven como celebrities en su propio barrio. ¡No pueden salir a la calle sin que los vecinos se hagan fotos con ellas! Cuando llega el verano y, con él, la gira junto a sus ídolos, sienten que su mayor sueño está cumplido, pero Martina, Sofía, Liu y Violeta están a punto de descubrir que la vida de los famosos no es tan genial como parece... ¿Están preparadas para pagar el precio de la fama?
El Precio de la Libertad (Manejando a Los Jefes #18)
by Lexy Timms"Cualquiera te puede llamar la atención, pero hace falta alguien especial para atrapar tu corazón". Ha pasado un año y Jamie y Alex han superado lo peor, juntos. Y han salido fortalecidos del otro lado. No quieren nada más que seguir avanzando. Pero, de alguna manera, el pasado parece alcanzarlos. Jamie se entera de que su madre va a salir en libertad condicional y sus temores sobre los peligros que supone para su familia vuelven con toda su fuerza. Luchando con el dolor del pasado, Alex y Jamie tienen que decidir si quieren seguir adelante con su planeada fiesta del 4 de julio. ¿Van a dejar que los acontecimientos del año pasado arruinen sus planes? Deciden seguir adelante. Después de todo, la madre de Jamie no puede hacer nada para separarlos. No cuando tienen a tanta gente que los quiere y se preocupa por ellos. Además, cancelar la fiesta sería un crimen, porque hay una revelación sorpresa del sexo prevista al final y tanto Jamie como Alex se mueren por saber si es un niño o una niña quien se une a su pequeño clan. La libertad es la oportunidad de ser mejor.