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Rufus the Dead
by Holly DayRufus will do anything not to remain staked in a coffin, including stealing a psychic and forming a blood bond with him.Rufus Mabuz was a badass assassin until his coven leader had him staked and stored away in a coffin for seven years. He was still a badass assassin, only he couldn’t move. Then one day, the coven leader makes him an offer -- bond with a psychic or stay in the coffin for years to come.Jaki Sage is kept prisoner together with a group of psychics. He’s a psychic too, but a crappy one. He can’t foresee anything. The only thing he can do is look back in time to see what the weather was like around a certain event. Not useful. But then his friend, who can foresee things, tells him to go with Rufus the Dead.Rufus isn’t sure why he’s stealing a psychic and forming a blood bond with him, but anything is better than being staked. Jaki might not know much about vampires, but he thinks he’s better off with Rufus than if he hadn’t run away with him. But then the coven leader demands he uses his skills to find someone, or she’ll put Rufus back in the coffin. How will Jaki be able to find anyone when all he can see is weather?
The Rug Merchant
by Meg MullinsAt the heart of Meg Mullins?s debut novel is one of the most touchingly believable characters in recent fiction, a gentle soul in the body of an Iranian exile in New York. Ushman Khan sells exquisite hand-woven rugs to a wealthy clientele that he treats with perfect rectitude. He is lonely, and his loneliness becomes unbearable when he learns that his wife in Iran is leaving him. But when a young woman named Stella comes into his store, what ensues is a love story that is all the more moving because its protagonists understand tragedy. The Rug Merchant will sweep readers away with its inspiring, character-rich tale about shaking free from disappointment and finding connection and acceptance in whatever form they appear.
Rugged Defender (Whitehorse, Montana: The Clementine Sisters #3)
by B. J. DanielsMurder in Montana?Investigative reporter Chloe Clementine can’t forget the kiss she shared with cowboy Justin Calhoun as a teenager. Home for the holidays after a too-long absence, she hears Justin’s brother was murdered five years ago. Even more shocking is the fact that his father believes Justin killed him. Chloe knows he’s innocent, and, with the cowboy’s help, she will do whatever it takes to discover the truth.
Rugged Defender & Big Sky Dynasty: Rugged Defender\Big Sky Dynasty
by B. J. DanielsCowboy boots, wedding bells and stray bullets mark just another day in New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels’s Whitehorse, Montana series—plus a bonus classic.Rugged Defender—Investigative reporter Chloe Clementine can’t forget the kiss she shared with cowboy Justin Calhoun as a teenager. Home for the holidays after a too-long absence, she hears Justin’s brother was murdered five years ago. Even more shocking is the fact that his father believes Justin killed him. Chloe knows he’s innocent, and, with the cowboy’s help, she will do whatever it takes to discover the truth.Big Sky Dynasty—Dalton Corbett’s secret past has finally caught up with him and taken residence above Whitehorse’s knit shop—owned by the unsuspecting and sweet Georgia Michaels.
The Rugged Loner
by Bronwyn JamesonShe made the bold proposition to get under his skin. And by Tomas Carlisle's reaction, Angelina Mori succeeded. Angie knew that tragedy had turned her friend hard and remote. . . like the Australian outback he loved. Still, she was scandalized that after confessing her secret fantasies about him, after offering the bear the Carlisle heir his father's will demanded in one year's time, he'd dared to suggest they make a baby. . . without sharing his bed. Well, she'd wanted Tomas to imagine a better way. The way nature intended. Because being so intimate with Tomas might not simply save his family's fortune. . . but the man himself.
Rugged Mann
by R. W. ClingerJason Mann needs a vacation, badly. A psychologist, he feels like he works all the time and plays very little. Honestly, he just wants to go away with his ruggedly handsome boyfriend, policeman Dillon Snyder. He doesn’t care where, but hopefully soon.A vacation isn’t easy to plan in their lives, though. Jason has his string of patients he helps, and Dillon cleans up the streets as an officer of the law. Plus, their friend Gillian pulls them in different directions, always demanding. Something has to give, and quickly. Before Jason loses his mind over his job and friend, he desperately needs to get away.When Dillon has an opportunity to fly south for a vacation in Florida for eleven days, Jason’s on board. But with every treat in life comes a price. Will this adventure and a colony of nudists rip the two men apart, or will their days of fun in the sun only bring them closer together?
A Rugged Ranchin' Dad
by Kia CochraneFabulousFathersFOREVER A FATHERWhen single dad Stone Tyler first met the beautiful and free-spirited Dahlia nine years ago, he was a rough-edged cowboy with no intention of getting married-ever. But it wasn't long before he was asking for Dahlia's hand, certain their love would last forever.But then an unthinkable tragedy struck their blissful home and tore his family apart. Although Stone and Dahlia couldn't deny the love that brought them together, they were suddenly separated by a world of pain and grief. Now Stone had to find a way to save his family and somehow convince his wife a lifetime of love awaited them....This ranchin' dad would do anything to save his family.
Rugged Texas Cowboy: Two Stories in One
by Lora LeighTwo HOT cowboys. Two tough-as-spurs heroines. These two previously published, newly revised and expanded, smoking hot stories by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh will leave readers breathless and begging for more!COWBOY AND THE CAPTIVEMelina is one of two gorgeous twin daughters, the clever and considerate one who always spared her parents the humiliation of what her sister Maria had wrought. But now, Melina is finally ready to stand up for herself and seize control of her life?until she is kidnapped by a cowboy, named Jardin, who is dead-set on settling the score with her family. There’s only one catch: In capturing Melina, this tough, rough, hunk of a man has actually found a way to unleash her greatest fantasies, body and soul. . .COWBOY AND THE THIEF Beautiful, spirited Angel Manning has always longed to experience the power of her ancestors’ most precious heirloom. Her mother once told her that the legendary Irish torque would lead Angel to the one man worthy of possessing her heart. But when Angel learns that her father, now a widower, has sold the torque to the notorious two-timer Jack Riley, she is furious. Of course she plans to take back what is rightfully hers, by whatever means necessary. But the fate of the ancient Druids works in mysterious ways. . .Could it be that this slick, smooth-talking cowboy was destined to satisfy Angel’s deepest desires all along?
Rugrats and Rawhide
by Peggy MorelandRAWHIDE... J. D. Cawthon was a rugged Texas cowboy...he spent his solitary life riding the fence lines and birthing cattle. He knew he could handle anything the wild West threw at him. Until he spent one night of passion with Joanie Summers and found his world invaded by... RUGRATS! Two feisty five-year-olds, hell-bent on turning his quiet little ranch into Custer's last stand. But even more frightening than the adorable duo was the one on the way! Joanie was having J.D.'s baby! And somehow the five of them had to make a family!
Ruin (Archangel Trilogy #2)
by Joseph R. MeisterLilith has discovered she is a witch and that her element is fire. With the help of her new companions, whose powers are earth, water and wind, she must face the evil striges that seek her doom and ruin, although behind them the Elohim hide, the nine angels who defied God and were expelled to the underworld. In this battle between heaven and hell, Lilith will find new and unexpected allies such as the luminous Uriel and the mysterious Yago, even the sinister librarian Zebulon. Addictive, enveloping and overwhelming, this novel continues the Archangel Trilogy, overflowing with witchcraft, romance and action. For fans of series like Charmed, The Secret Circle and Supernatural.
Ruin: A dramatically powerful, unputdownable love story
by Samantha TowleFrom Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood, comes a dramatically powerful and passionate new contemporary romance.And the new heavyweight champion of the world is... Those are the words that Zeus Kincaid has been waiting to hear since he first put on a pair of boxing gloves. He just didn't think they would come with a tragedy that would change how he viewed the sport forever. Cameron Reed was in her second year at Juilliard when her childhood sweetheart, Zeus Kincaid, walked away from her. A few months later, Cam realized that she would never fulfill her dream of dancing for the New York City Ballet. Now working as a dancer in an upscale club in Manhattan, Cam is brought face-to-face with the man she once loved. And it's her turn to walk away from him. After five years of missing Cam, Zeus isn't prepared to let her go again. But when he finds himself standing on her doorstep the next morning, things don't go quite as he expected... 'You'll be smitten with everything about this entertaining, steamy and feel-good romance' USA Today's Happy Ever After on Breaking Hollywood
Ruin and Rising
by Leigh BardugoThe Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Alina forges new alliances as she and Mal search for Morozova's last amplifier. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling's secrets, she reveals a past that alters her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields.
Ruin and Rising: Book 3 (The Grisha #3)
by Leigh BardugoSee the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series.Enter the Grishaverse with book three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas.Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint.The nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army.The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives.As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legend's power - but claiming the firebird may be her ruin.Read all the books in the Grishaverse!The Shadow and Bone Trilogy(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)Shadow and BoneSiege and StormRuin and RisingThe Six of Crows DuologySix of CrowsCrooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of WolvesThe Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of SaintsPraise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series
The Ruin of a Rake
by Cat SebastianRogue. Libertine. Rake. Lord Courtenay has been called many things and has never much cared. But after the publication of a salacious novel supposedly based on his exploits, he finds himself shunned from society. Unable to see his nephew, he is willing to do anything to improve his reputation, even if that means spending time with the most proper man in London. <p><p> Julian Medlock has spent years becoming the epitome of correct behavior. As far as he cares, if Courtenay finds himself in hot water, it’s his own fault for behaving so badly—and being so blasted irresistible. But when Julian’s sister asks him to rehabilitate Courtenay’s image, Julian is forced to spend time with the man he loathes—and lusts after—most. <p> As Courtenay begins to yearn for a love he fears he doesn’t deserve, Julian starts to understand how desire can drive a man to abandon all sense of propriety. But he has secrets he’s determined to keep, because if the truth came out, it would ruin everyone he loves. Together, they must decide what they’re willing to risk for love.
The Ruin of a Rogue (The Wild Quartet #2)
by Miranda Neville Miranda NevilleCharm, wit, and nerves of steel have helped Marcus Lithgow gamble his way across the Continent. But when his heart is at stake, all bets are off for this most perfect rogue . . .Anne Brotherton is sick and tired of being an heiress. She cannot bring herself to marry a fortune hunter. Why can't men like her for her sharp mind and kind heart rather than her impressive dowry? Just when she is about to bow to her fate as a confirmed spinster, she meets the handsome and charming Marcus Lithgow.It's been years since Marcus set foot in England—why toy with the ton when he can fleece wealthy fools in Paris and Rome? Yet everything changes when he inherits a ramshackle estate. Marcus's first and only chance at a respectable life needs funding . . . the kind Anne Brotherton can provide. Such a wallflower should be ripe for the picking. So why does Marcus feel like he's the one hanging by a thread?She nearly falls for Marcus's smooth seduction. But when Anne realizes she's being strung along, a lust for payback empowers her like never before. Two can play the game of deception. The game of love, however, has its own rules . . .
The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh
by K. J. CharlesPassion is on the cards for two reckless rogues as K. J. Charles ups the ante in her Society of Gentlemen series with a sizzling eBook short story. The youngest son and the blackest sheep in his family, Lord Gabriel Ashleigh never imagined he could sink so low. Though he's a notoriously bad gambler, he takes on the formidable but strangely alluring Francis Webster, only to lose everything: all his money, the lovely estate he inherited from his aunt, and any hope of future happiness. So it's a shock when Webster summons him to a private game for a chance to win back his possessions. The stake? If he fails, Ash must surrender his body. Francis has been waiting years for this moment. At Eton, Ash's elder brother harassed him relentlessly. Now, consumed by lust and rage, Francis is only too happy to exploit Ash's foolish indiscretions. But as Francis strips the magnificently built youth--first of his family assets, then his clothes--he begins to wonder whether he's been plotting revenge . . . or exquisite seduction. Praise for the Society of Gentlemen series "The Regency period gets more rakish than ever in the Society of Gentlemen series. I'll read anything K. J. Charles writes!"--New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Ruin of Stars: International Edition (Mask of Shadows #2)
by Linsey MillerThe thrilling conclusion to the Mask of Shadows duology that weaves a tale of magic, shadows, and most importantly, revenge.As one of the Queen's elite assassins, Sal finally has the power, prestige, and permission to hunt down the lords who killed their family. But Sal still has to figure out who the culprits are. They must enlist the help of some old friends and enemies while ignoring a growing distaste for the queen and that the charming Elise is being held prisoner by her father.But there's something terribly wrong in the north. Talk of the return of shadows, missing children, and magic abounds. As Sal takes out the people responsible for their ruined homeland, Sal learns secrets and truths that can't be forgotten.
Ruin & Rule (Pure Corruption #1)
by Pepper WintersFrom New York Times bestselling author of The Dollar Series comes the first novel in a dark romance duet. She is a woman divided. Her past, present, and future are as twisted as the lies she's lived for the past eight years. Desperate to get the truth, she must turn to the one man who may also be her greatest enemy . . . He is the president of Pure Corruption MC. A heartless biker and retribution-deliverer. He accepts no rules, obeys no one, and lives only to reap revenge on those who wronged him. And now he has stolen her, body and soul.Can a woman plagued by mystery fall in love with the man who refuses to face the truth? And can a man drenched in darkness forgo his quest for vengeance-and finally find redemption?RUIN & RULE is a full-length book at 436 pages and ends on a cliffhanger. Cleo and Kill's story continues in SIN & SUFFER.
Ruína (Trilogia Arcanjo #2)
by Joseph R. MeisterLilith descobriu que é uma bruxa e que seu elemento é o fogo. Apoiada por seus novos companheiros, cujos poderes são a terra, a água e o vento, ela terá que enfrentar as malignas estringes que buscam sua destruição e ruína, embora por trás delas estejam os Elohim, os nove anjos que desafiaram a Deus e foram expulsos para o submundo. Nesta batalha entre o céu e o inferno, Lilith encontrará aliados novos e inesperados, como o luminoso Uriel, o misterioso Yago e o sinistro bibliotecário Zabulón. Viciante, envolvente e avassalador, este romance continua a trilogia do Arcanjo, repleta de bruxaria, romance e ação. Para fãs de séries como Charmed, The Secret Circle e Supernatural.
La ruina de quedar atrapada con un marqués
by Nuria RiveraSus vidas serán otras cuando acabe la tormenta porque, aunque después de la lluvia siempre sale el sol, hay momentos que no pueden deshacerse. Cuando Leopold Bagss, marqués de Ridley, recibe la orden urgente de su padre de visitarlo y le exige que debe casarse con una mujer a la que no soporta, en un impulso sale a caballo hacia Londres sin pensar en las consecuencias. Poco después un diluvio detiene su viaje y se ve obligado a pasar la noche en un refugio. Pero la pequeña cabaña ya está ocupada por una insolent dama que, como él, busca asilo de la tormenta y que pretende echarlo con cajas destempladas. La honorable Sophia Sloane, desoyendo los consejos de su hermano, sale a montar una tarde y la sorprende un aguacero. Temerosa de los truenos desde niña, encuentra una pequeña cabaña en la que guarecerse hasta que estos amainen. Todo parece ir bien hasta que un huésped indeseado pretende instalarse también allí para pasar la noche, algo impensable para una dama decorosa como ella. ¿Cómo echar de su refugio a un hombre que le dobla el tamaño y que no quiere atender a las normas más básicas de cortesía de un caballero? Porque, si no es posible, ambos pagarán las consecuencias de su arriesgada imprudencia.
La Ruina del Hombre
by Nicola R. WhiteMagdalene es una señora conectada con la mafia. Tommy Flynn es el sicario que la ama. Y cuando están enmarcados por el asesinato del hijo favorito de un rival y Jefe criminal, Magdalene teme que los pecados de su pasado vuelvan para acosarla. Después de pasar la mitad de su vida en un sórdido inframundo donde el amor está a la venta y los hombres tienen el sexo y la codicia en un altar, reclamar un asilo en una catedral es lo último qué quiere hacer y tal vez la única oportunidad de ver quien la puso en esta situación. Con todas las pistas apuntando a una ex-amante de Magdalene, una chica del trabajo llamada Lola, la legendaria señora es renuente a confiar en Tommy, un arma contratada y tener el riesgo de ser quemada de nuevo. Pero a medida que el tiempo se acorta y se revelan los secretos, Magdalene tendrá que ver hacia los lugares más oscuros dentro de sí misma si quiere atrapar al asesino y sobrevivir con su cuerpo y alma intactos. En la ciudad corrupta de Crawley, Massachustts, la pasión, el crimen y la religión chocan en esta humeante y romántica novela neo-noir
Ruína do homem: Ruína do homem
by Nicola R. WhiteMadalena é uma senhora ligada à multidão. Tommy Flynn é o assassino que a ama. E quando são acusados de assassinar o filho favorito de um chefe do crime rival, Madalena teme que os pecados do seu passado voltem a assombrá-la. Depois de passar metade da vida em um submundo sombrio, onde o amor está à venda e os homens adoram no altar do sexo e da ganância, reivindicar santuário em uma catedral é a última coisa que ela quer fazer, e a única oportunidade que ela tem de descobrir quem a incriminou. Com todas as pistas a apontar para o ex-amante de Madalena, uma rapariga trabalhadora chamada Lola, a lendária senhora esta relutante em confiar no Tommy, uma arma contratada de fala mansa, e corre o risco de ser queimada novamente. Mas, à medida que o tempo é curto e os segredos são revelados, Madalena terá que olhar para os lugares escuros dentro de si mesma se quiser apanhar um assassino e sobreviver com o corpo e a alma intactos. Na cidade corrupta de Crawley, Massachusetts, a paixão, o crime e a religião colidem neste suspense romântico e hilariante.
The Ruination of Essie Sparks (Wild Western Rogues Series, Book #2)
by Barbara AnkrumAspiring Novelist Saves Brother from Noose in the Western Historical Romance, The Lady Takes a Gunslinger by Barbara AnkrumTexas, 1867After protesting abuses at the Montana Indian Boarding School, Essie is dismissed from her teaching job there. But before she can depart, she's kidnapped by Cade Newcastle--the half-breed uncle of her missing student.Shot during the escape and now dogged by a hanging posse, Cade's desperate search becomes a race against time, and Essie--instead of abandoning him--saves his life.Trading favor for favor, Cade and Essie continue searching for Cade's nephew. The lines between captor and captive blur into mutual respect, then flare into passion. But the hanging posse will never allow the half-breed to be the ruination of Essie Sparks.WILD WESTERN ROGUES, in series orderThe Lady Takes A GunslingerThe Ruination of Essie SparksREVIEWS:“I really loved this book!” Kat Martin, NYT Bestselling Author“A vividly written and colorful adventure, The Lady Takes a Gunslinger is everything a romance should be—funny tender and charming.” Jill Barnett, NYT Bestselling Author
The Ruined (The Beautiful Quartet #4)
by Renée AhdiehThe stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful.The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid. Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate. But when Celine&’s rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.
The Ruined (The Beautiful)
by Renée AhdiehThe stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful.The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid. Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate. But when Celine's rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.Praise for The Beautiful Series'I loved this book . . . A clear win' Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves'Darkly delicious' Buzzfeed'Nail-biting and swoony and satisfying and tense ALL AT THE SAME TIME' Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes'It's true: Vampires are back, and they're more seductive than ever' Bustle