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Sammy Espinoza's Last Review: A Novel
by Tehlor Kay Mejia&“A sexy, funny, sweet story about second chances and found family . . . I fell in love with Ridley Falls and everyone in it.&”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers A music critic stuck in a spiral of epic proportions targets her teenage crush for a career comeback and a chance at revenge. What could possibly go wrong?Sammy Espinoza&’s life is a raging dumpster fire. Her desperate attempt to win back her singer ex-girlfriend has landed her in hot water at work, and she has one last chance before her editor cuts her column. Luckily, Sammy has a plan to redeem herself, but it won&’t be easy.Rumor has it that Max Ryan, the former rock god, is secretly recording his first-ever solo album years after he dramatically quit performing. And it just so happens that he and Sammy have history: Right before Max got his big break, he and Sammy spent an unforgettable night together.Exclusive access to Max&’s new music would guarantee Sammy&’s professional comeback and, even better, give her the opportunity to serve some long-awaited revenge for his traumatic ghosting.But Max lives in Ridley Falls, Washington, and Sammy has history there as well: a family that never wanted her and a million unanswered questions. Going back would mean confronting it all—but what else does she have to lose?
Samouraï et vampire
by Vianka Van Bokkem Claire WatrinelLe nom de mon père est Naoko Kasaï. C'est un beau, brave, riche, samouraï de l'île de Tochigi, au Japon. Quand il épousa ma mère, ils voulaient des enfants tout de suite. Mon père voulait que le bébé soit un garçon pour lui apprendre à être un samouraï, et combattre à ses cotés. Le destin en avait décidé autrement et une fille était née. Ma mère m'appela Aiko. Quelques jours avant mes onze ans, mon père me demanda ce que je voulais pour mon anniversaire. Sans hésitation, je lui dis que je voulais une épée. J'obtins mon statut de samouraï quand j'avais dix-huit ans. Malheureusement, quelque chose de terrible arriva à moi et à ma cousine Kiku quand nous étions en vacances en Roumanie. Les Mongols et les Turcs avaient envahi le Japon et je vais les combattre à mort. Un vampire mystérieux et beau nommé Xander Van Buren va essayer de gagner mon amour.
Sam's Letters to Jennifer
by James PattersonWhen her beloved grandmother is hospitalised, Jennifer returns to the lakeside home where she spent a magical childhood. There she finds a package of letters addressed to her that tell of passion, intrigue and desire. This is the real tale of her grandmother's life. It's a shocking family secret, concealed for decades, and the most moving love story Jennifer has ever heard.Then comes the biggest surprise of all. Jennifer lets her guard down for a moment and is overcome by exhilarating new emotions. It might come with an unbearable cost - but her grandmother's letters make Jennifer think that love may help her find a way.
Sam's Letters to Jennifer
by James PattersonWhen her beloved grandmother is hospitalised, Jennifer returns to the lakeside home where she spent a magical childhood. There she finds a package of letters addressed to her that tell of passion, intrigue and desire. This is the real tale of her grandmother's life. It's a shocking family secret, concealed for decades, and the most moving love story Jennifer has ever heard.Then comes the biggest surprise of all. Jennifer lets her guard down for a moment and is overcome by exhilarating new emotions. It might come with an unbearable cost - but her grandmother's letters make Jennifer think that love may help her find a way.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Sam's Silver Lining
by Hilary WalkerIn this humorous tale, Sam the devout Catholic somehow gets into bad scrapes without meaning to. Now he’s done something which threatens to destroy not only his career but also his chances with a particularly lovely coworker. His only hope is to confess to his understanding priest and place himself in God’s hands.But God works in mysterious ways. With the priest’s help, He’s looking out for the hapless Sam.
Samson
by Jacquelin ThomasSamson Taylor has just been installed as assistant pastor at a thriving North Carolina church. He's a man of God--and most definitely no saint. Handsome and charismatic, Samson is controlled by his lust for beautiful women, a weakness that stirs up trouble, heartache, betrayal, and damaging rumors--and soon costs him his marriage, his best friendship, and even his new job. Samson loves God and tries harder than ever to keep his temptations in check. Then he meets Delinda. . . .Beautiful, irresistibly sexy, and married to a famous NBA star, Delinda has Samson head-over-heels in love . . . in a dangerous affair that leads to a physical confrontation with Delinda's husband.Now, the disgraced pastor begins a journey he could never have anticipated, where his heart is now his guide--not a heart of lust, but of new wisdom and a new kind of seeing. God will forgive Samson's past--but will Samson himself be able to let go of bitterness and regret, and find a new light in his life?Inspired by the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah, Jacquelin Thomas powerfully portrays a modern-day pastor's dance with earthly desires . . . and the faith that made him whole.
Samsza: Romance paranormal
by Luthien NumenesseCuidado com suas ações, porque você pode ser condenado por suas boas ações e absolvido de seus pecados Meu nome é Samsza, sou mestre e senhor da Podsvetia, o demônio mais poderoso de todo o maldito universo. Minha força não tem limites, não há ninguém que possa se igualar a mim, então eu sou o rei dos demonov, mas então, aquele oráculo estúpido abriu a boca e proferiu a pior profecia que eu poderia ouvir. Agora serei forçado a fazer acordos com todos os tipos de criaturas, a fim de manter as coisas como estão. Sempre achei meu nome, Dawn, lindo, quase poético, gostava de imaginar que o recebi porque nasci durante o amanhecer, o momento mais bonito do dia, quando o sol anuncia que temos uma nova oportunidade de ser feliz. Nunca teria acreditado que era o contrário, que previa o momento em que morreria. Conhecê-la foi a única coisa que eu precisava para manter as coisas em ordem. Conhecê-lo foi o que desencadeou todo o caos que acabou com minha vida.
Samuel's Return (The Amish of Southern Maryland #6)
by Susan Lantz SimpsonThe first scent of blooming flowers, fresh green fields, and invigorating days of sunshine. A Southern Maryland Amish spring bursts with hope, bright promise—and a practical young widow&’s chance to try love anew . . . With two lively daughters, an active newborn, and a huge farm to tend, Lena Troyer has no time for impossible what-ifs. She just can&’t let herself be distracted by Samuel Mast&’s unexpected return. Even though her childhood sweetheart became the man she longed to marry, Samuel never saw or wrote Lena again after his family abruptly moved away. Now a widow, Lena is determined to keep Samuel's helpful ways and irresistible good humor at arm&’s length—no matter how often he&’s there when she needs him most . . . A restless father with a shameful secret was the reason Samuel&’s many letters never got to Lena. And it&’s why Samuel can&’t bring himself to tell Lena the truth—though he&’s doing everything he can to regain her trust and prove he&’s worthy of the resourceful woman she&’s become. But as a rival for his affections complicates matters, Samuel and Lena must somehow put the past to rest—and believe that faith, honesty, and rekindled love will be more than enough to finally build a family together . . .
Samurai Game: Number 10 in series (Ghostwalker Novel #10)
by Christine FeehanIn an underground club, a high-ranking public official spends his secret nights indulging in fantasies as exciting as they are depraved. For a seductive employee of the Dungeon, it's her job to fulfill them. But she's playing a far more dangerous game - one of blackmail, politics and murder that reaches into the shadow world of the GhostWalkers, and the creation of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind new weapon of defense.But when a dictator makes his own catastrophic moves, the GhostWalkers have no choice but to bring in two major players - a man and woman both driven by passion and revenge. Both expendable. Both with nothing left to lose.
Samurai Game (GhostWalkers #10)
by Christine FeehanIn a world so dark and seductive, expect nothing less than a triple-cross in the explosive all-new Ghostwalker novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. . . In an underground club, a high-ranking public official spends his secret nights indulging in fantasies as exciting as they are depraved. For a seductive employee of the Dungeon, it's her job to fulfill them. But she's playing a far more dangerous game--one of blackmail, politics, and murder that reaches into the shadow world of the Ghostwalkers, and the creation of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind new weapon of defense. But when a dictator makes his own catastrophic moves, the Ghostwalkers have no choice but to bring in two major players--a man and woman both driven by passion and revenge. Both expendable. Both with nothing left to lose.
The Samurai's Forbidden Touch
by Ashley Radcliff1183 A. D. , Heian Period, Northern JapanMiku had only experienced adventure and love in the verses that freed her mind and soul, poetry her uncle disparaged as improperly sensual for a noblewoman's pen. That changed when her uncle left her alone, with his samurai warrior Takeshi to protect her. Never before had a man looked at her with such unveiled desire. The heat of the virile warrior's gaze kindled exciting new sensations within Miku--cravings that only grew stronger with his forbidden kiss. . . .
The Samurai's Garden
by Gail TsukiyamaRecovering from tuberculosis, Stephen Chan spends a year (1937-1938) in the remote Japanese village of Tarumi. There he forms a close friendship with Matsu, the caretaker of the cottage where he is living. As Matsu's story unfolds, Stephen's life becomes entwined with the lives of the lepers in the nearby lepers' colony of Yamaguchi. In the background but always looming is the Japanese invasion of China, Stephen's homeland.
San Antonio (A Southwestern Saga #1)
by Sara OrwigA lawman is tempted by the daughter of his moral enemy in this passionate saga by the USA Today-bestselling author of Albuquerque and Denver. Luke Dabney grew up in Texas, the land of peril and promise. It is there that the hardened lawman vows to exact revenge on Domingo Pietra, the man who destroyed Luke&’s family. Catalina is the beautiful daughter of the powerful and ruthless Domingo Pietra, but not even her father can control the desire that blazes inside her for Luke Dabney. But the strength of her love may not be enough to pierce Luke&’s determined heart, a heart set on vengeance…
San Antonio Rose
by Fran BakerIn this remarkable romance, Fran Baker weaves a story of hope and heartache, passion and pain--deep in the heart of Texas. With a mixture of reluctance and curiosity, Rafe Martinez has returned to the Circle C ranch. He certainly hasn't come to mourn the loss of Big Tom Crane, the powerful ranch owner who drove him away eleven years ago. No, Rafe has come to the man's funeral for one reason: to see Tom's daughter, Jeanne--the woman he once loved passionately, and left brokenhearted. But when he meets Jeanne's ten-year-old son, the startling reality hits Rafe hard: He is a father. And he must make amends. Jeanne Crane has spent many years as a single mother, but the blazing torch she carries for her first--and only--love has never dimmed. Nor has her shame and heartache over the way Rafe disappeared. So when he suddenly returns, the memories of the passion they once shared as young lovers, and the sting of his betrayal, leave Jeanne torn apart by conflicting emotions. With the happiness of their child at stake, Jeanne and Rafe must lay the past to rest if they are to have a future together.
San Antonio Secret: One Tough Texan Battle Tested San Antonio Secret
by Robin PeriniTo save her friend from kidnappers, a woman goes undercover with a former Green Beret at a San Antonio rodeo in this Western romantic thriller.When Sierra Bradford’s best friend and goddaughter are abducted, she vows to find them at any cost. Sierra—shot at the scene of their kidnapping—checks in to a motel to treat her wounds. It’s there that she encounters former Green Beret Rafe Vargas, who’s come to her aid . . . and not for the first time. As his best friend’s sister, Sierra is off-limits. But that hardly stops a powerful attraction from growing as they work together on an undercover sting operation to find her friend’s abductors. Under the guise of a rodeo cowboy and his pregnant wife, Rafe and Sierra come to find out that the rodeo may be the key to their investigation—and their possible future.
A San Diego Romance: It Must Be Love A San Diego Romance Return To Me Winning Her Heart (Millionaire Moguls #6)
by Kianna AlexanderHeaven in his armsChristopher Marland, president of Millionaire Moguls of San Diego, is too busy for a personal life. The moment Eliza Ellicott arrives back in his world, he knows no woman has ever compared to his first love. A broken heart gave Eliza the drive to succeed and she’s opened a new boutique. She’ll gladly help Chris’s teenage daughter, but her heart is closed to him. Can she learn to trust again?
Sana tus heridas en pareja: Lo que no reparas con tus padres, lo repites con tu pareja
by Anamar Orihuela¿Por qué atraigo siempre al mismo tipo de pareja? ¿Cómo doy y recibo amor? ¿Construyo un amor compañero y positivo, o amo desde el hambre y la carencia? ¿Por qué el amor puede desaparecer de un minuto a otro? Muchos de nosotros crecimos observando y entendiendo el amor desde lugares muy equivocados. Tuvimos como referencia a nuestros padres, nuestros abuelos y personas importantes de nuestra vida que nos dijeron qué podíamos esperar del amor y cómo amar y ser amados, pero nadie nos dio un ejemplo sano de cómo construir un amor compañero, un amor sanador. En este indispensable libro para las parejas actuales, Anamar nos confirma que para construir una pareja sana se requiere trabajo personal, buena voluntad y deseos de una comunicación sincera. Y aunque muchas de las situaciones querodean la relación de pareja no son muy claras -nuestros modelos familiares, nuestras heridas, nuestras necesidades, nuestras creencias-, todo juega un papel importante a la hora de consolidar una unión afectiva. Sana tus heridas en pareja te brinda las herramientas para detener la dinámica tóxica que vives en tu relación de pareja y que sólo hace más dolorosas las heridas de rechazo, abandono, humillación, traición e injusticia, y te ayuda a observar la forma en que te enganchas con personas por esas heridas. A través de diferentes técnicas, ejercicios de autorreflexión y ejemplos de la vida real, aprenderás a soltar lo que te perjudica, a identificar los temas recurrentes en tu convivencia con él o ella, y a sanar tus heridas para entablar relaciones de amor maduras y estables.
Sana tus heridas en pareja: Lo que no reparas con tus padres, lo repites con tu pareja
by Anamar Orihuela¿Por qué atraigo siempre al mismo tipo de pareja? ¿Cómo doy y recibo amor? ¿Construyo un amor compañero y positivo, o amo desde el hambre y la carencia? ¿Por qué el amor puede desaparecer de un minuto a otro? Muchos de nosotros crecimos observando y entendiendo el amor desde lugares muy equivocados. Tuvimos como referencia a nuestros padres, nuestros abuelos y personas importantes de nuestra vida que nos dijeron qué podíamos esperar del amor y cómo amar y ser amados, pero nadie nos dio un ejemplo sano de cómo construir un amor compañero, un amor sanador. En este indispensable libro para las parejas actuales, Anamar nos confirma que para construir una pareja sana se requiere trabajo personal, buena voluntad y deseos de una comunicación sincera. Y aunque muchas de las situaciones querodean la relación de pareja no son muy claras -nuestros modelos familiares, nuestras heridas, nuestras necesidades, nuestras creencias-, todo juega un papel importante a la hora de consolidar una unión afectiva. Sana tus heridas en pareja te brinda las herramientas para detener la dinámica tóxica que vives en tu relación de pareja y que sólo hace más dolorosas las heridas de rechazo, abandono, humillación, traición e injusticia, y te ayuda a observar la forma en que te enganchas con personas por esas heridas. A través de diferentes técnicas, ejercicios de autorreflexión y ejemplos de la vida real, aprenderás a soltar lo que te perjudica, a identificar los temas recurrentes en tu convivencia con él o ella, y a sanar tus heridas para entablar relaciones de amor maduras y estables.
Sáname (Visión Apagada #2)
by Lexy Timms“A veces el corazón puede ver lo que es invisible para los ojos.” Bree Sullivan está viviendo ahora una vida sumida en la oscuridad. Sabe que la belleza del mundo está ahí fuera, pero no puede verla. Odiaba su vida, pero en eso conoce a Luke Tanner. Él la ayudó a sentir de nuevo, la hizo darse cuenta de que vale la pena vivir la vida. Cuando Luke siente que su relación interfiere con su capacidad de cuidar de ella, pone el freno. Sin estar segura de cómo sobrellevar la situación, Bree se pregunta si intentar una arriesgada cirugía podría hacer que las cosas sean diferentes. Podría perder a Luke para siempre o arriesgarse a recuperar la vista, dándole la oportunidad de demostrarle que lo necesita como algo más que un simple lazarillo. Una cosa es segura, ella deberá aprender a quererse a sí misma tal como es, antes de poder entregar su corazón.
Sanando a Cassiopeia
by Charlie DayeSinopsis ¿Qué pasaría si perdieras todo lo que alguna vez has amado? Cassie perdió todo en una sola noche… A su marido, su hijo no nacido y toda esperanza de un futuro feliz. Bienvenidos a Elvy, la tierra de las hadas y la magia infinita. En un intento por sacar a Cassie de la depresión en la que se estaba sumergiendo, sus padres la llevan a casa, a Elvy… Un mundo de belleza incomparable, magia e infinitas posibilidades. Pero Elvy no es todo lo que parece ser… hay engaños, trampas, una jerarquía social que Cassie no entiende y reglas que se niega a seguir. Amar de nuevo… Cuando el amor llame a la puerta, ¿Cassie caerá ante la presión de la sociedad élfica o seguirá su corazón hacia la felicidad que creyó haber perdido para siempre?
Sanchia's Secret
by Robyn DonaldIt had been three years since Sanchia had last laideyes on Caid's rangy, sexy body, his powerfulGreek ancestry apparent in all its glory. Caid'sforceful charisma still had the ability to steal herbreath away. Yet Caid's reaction to her now wasone of cool disdain—a result of Sanchia's earlierflight and her inability to express the passion shefelt for him.She knew that this time there would be noescape. Caid would break down her defensesuntil he had unlocked the fearful secret that heldthe key to Sanchia's heart!
The Sanctity of Marriage
by Philippa Grey-GerouSarah Adams is content with her lot in life as a dependent spinster. When she meets wealthy lumberman Matthew Ingram and his boorish friend Jason Sinclair, all that changes. To her surprise, Matthew proposes marriage, and with no better options available to her, she agrees. But marriage to the handsome, reserved Matthew is not what she expects, nor is her new husband.When she discovers him in the stables with Jason, she realizes that his reserve disguises deeper, darker passions than she can ever satisfy. But she has desires as well, desires that her growing intimacy with both men slowly help her explore and develop. Desires that make her willing to put aside the demands and mores of society to experience. But the world outside isn't done with them, and it is secrets in their own pasts that finally drive them apart. There's no denying the feelings the three of them share, but is there any way for them to overcome the obstacles to be together again? Content: scenes of m/m and m/m/f interaction as well as borderline nonconsensual sex.
Sanctuary (Roman's Chronicles #1)
by Ilona AndrewsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews comes a novella featuring Roman, our favorite Volhv wizard in the always intriguing, colorful, volatile Kate Daniels world.It’s not easy serving Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie.Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic. They thought Roman was easy pickings, just a hermit in the woods, but they chose the wrong dark priest to annoy. For while Roman might be patient, he is the Black Volhv, filled with the love of his terrible god. For his adversaries, it's a fight to the death, but for him, it's just another day in the neighborhood.Includes a bonus short story and more!
The Sanctuary
by Rachel JamesSomeone is killing empaths at the Sanctuary spiritual retreat in New Mexico and leaving cryptic Tarot cards at their murder scenes. To get to the bottom of what's happening, Meta Corps Agent Logan Reed is assigned to work with empath Sonny Blake, who boasts incredible clairvoyant skills. Within minutes of their meeting, the pair is swept into an erotic vision that leaves them both shaken and totally clueless as to the vision's meaning.Soon, they are knee-deep in secrets, snipers, and a growing sexual attraction while the body count climbs. When Sonny's father is murdered, Logan is forced to admit that even his partner may not be who she seems.But then Sonny disappears, leaving Logan only one clue: a High Priestess Tarot card. Can he decipher the meaning of the card in time? Or will he lose this chance at love to a psychotic predator?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Sanctuary
by Edward KendrickGale's sister Audra comes to him seeking refuge from her abusive husband Hank. With the help of Cal and Gale's other friends at The Three Bs club, they come up with a plan to keep her safe. In the process, Gale starts to realize he might be more interested in Cal than in the detective Cal had tried to push at him.Then Hank shows up in town and confronts Gale at his apartment building. A fight ensues, ending with both men battered and bruised before Hank flees. Things might have ended there if Hank's body hadn't been discovered in an alley not far from the building.With Gale as the obvious suspect in the murder, Cal does his best to prove otherwise, needing to help the man he's begun to care about beyond friendship. Can they find the real killer while coming to grips with their growing personal interest in each other?