- Table View
- List View
Scent of Danger
by Andrea KaneBestselling author Andrea Kane delivers an electrifying novel of suspense and seduction as one woman is swept up in a maelstrom of dangerous secrets, ruthless ambition, and unexpected passion. When Dylan Newport, a high-powered attorney for the company that manufactures C'est Moi -- the revolutionary fragrance that makes women irresistible to men -- finds his boss, Carson Brooks, shot and nearly dead, he sets out to fulfill what may be the billionaire CEO's last wish: to find out whether a business deal he made twenty-eight years ago to start his company also resulted in his fathering a child. Dylan's search leads him to Sabrina Radcliffe, a brilliant management consultant who is shocked to learn her father's identity. Yet when she meets Carson face-to-face, there's an instant connection. His appointing her interim CEO is the opportunity of a lifetime, until she becomes the target of his enemies. As suspects -- and victims -- begin to pile up, Sabrina turns to Dylan and finds that their own perfect chemistry is kindling into soul-deep desire. But first they must confront an elusive adversary intent on destroying everything -- and everyone -- they cherish.
Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book #1)
by Christina Dodd1000 years ago, a brutal warrior struck a sinister bargain. In return for the ability to change into a predator, Konstantine promised his soul and those of his descendants to the devil.
Scent of Darkness
by Christina DoddAnn Smith loves her handsome, dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a powerful wolf who-before her horrified eyes-changes into the man she adores. She soon discovers she can't escape her destiny, for she is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul. .
The Scent of Jasmine (Edilean Series #5)
by Jude DeverauxWhen fulfilling a favor for her godfather puts Catherine Edilean Harcourt in danger, the southern bell must decide if trusting an alleged, yet attractive, convict will be the best or worst decision she&’s ever made.Charleston, 1799. A daughter of Southern gentility and a gifted painter, Catherine Edilean Harcourt has no lack of suitors at home in Virginia, waiting to fulfill her dream of marriage and family. But Cay&’s adventurous spirit, fostered by growing up with her three brothers, is piqued while visiting her godfather in South Carolina. Bedridden with a broken leg, he asks Cay to fill in for him on an urgent task: on her way to a fancy dress ball, she must deliver a packed horse to an old friend&’s son—who also happens to be an escaped convict charged with murdering his wife! Cay agrees to the plan, which doesn&’t&’ go at all as planned… whereupon she finds herself fleeing Alexander McDowell&’s captors, riding blind into the night with the fugitive Scotsman. Through she should fear him, Cay finds herself overwhelmingly attracted to Alex, and drawn into his tale of misguided justice and his innocence as they seek refuge in the steamy Florida everglades. Will trusting him be the worst mistake of her life? Or will falling in love be the salvation both of them have been looking for?
A Scent of Magic
by Jill JonesThe discovery of an exotic scent sets the stage for a tale of love, revenge, and renewed passion in this “unique and utterly spellbinding . . . story to savor” (Romantic Times). Simone LeFevre will stop at nothing until she’s joined the exclusive ranks of the world’s top perfumers, even if it means destroying the rival who stole everything from her—including her heart. The discovery of a strange elixir dating back to the previous century is the key to a new scent called “My Desire,” which stirs Nick Rutledge’s dreams with aching memories of the woman he once betrayed. But as these lovers turned enemies delve deeper into the origin of the elusive scent, they face unknown dangers—and embrace a timeless passion. Previously published as Essence of My Desire.
Scent of Magic: Touch Of Power Scent Of Magic Taste Of Darkness (The Healer Series #2)
by Maria V. SnyderA magic healer must stop a villainous king and his army of undead soldiers in this fantasy adventure by the bestselling author of Touch of Power.As the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avry of Kazan is in a unique position: in the minds of friends and foes alike, she no longer exists. Despite her need to prevent the megalomaniacal King Tohon from winning control of the Realms, Avry is also determined to find her sister and repair their estrangement. And she must do it alone, as Kerrick, her partner and sole confidant, returns to Alga to summon his country into battle.Though she should be in hiding, Avry will do whatever she can to support Tohon’s opponents. Including infiltrating a holy army, evading magic sniffers, teaching forest skills to soldiers and figuring out how to stop Tohon’s most horrible creations yet: an army of the walking dead—human and animal alike and nearly impossible to defeat.War is coming and Avry is alone. Unless she figures out how to do the impossible . . . again.Originally published in 2013Praise for Touch of Power“Filled with Snyder’s trademark sarcastic humor, fast-paced action and creepy villainy . . . a spellbinding romantic adventure that will leave readers salivating for the next book in the series.” —USA Today
Scent of Murder
by Virginia SmithEverything is going wrong for Caitlin Saylor. Her boyfriend has left her. Her musical trio is disbanding. And for their trio's swan song? They'll be playing another wedding: a chance to watch someone else's happy ending. And then, unexpectedly, Chase Hollister enters the scene. The candle factory owner is handsome, charming and very interested in Caitlin. His gift of a special candle proves it. But there's something more to the candle than Caitlin or Chase suspect. Something that puts Caitlin at risk. To keep Caitlin safe, Chase must face a haunting crime from his past--and a deadly killer in the present.
The Scent of Pine
by Holly DayAshton Cross was stupid enough to fall out a window while trying to catch a criminal. Now he’s on sick leave and has been for weeks, and has nothing to do but watch his neighbors go about their day. It’s driving him insane. When he gets a Christmas card not meant for him, he doesn’t think much of it, but then there is another and another, all with the same motif.For two years, Rafael Vidal has been hiding from his ex. He almost believed he’d gotten away when his neighbor knocks on his door to hand over a stack of Christmas cards. One look at the writing, and Rafael suspects he has been found.When Ashton understands the situation, he’s set on catching Rafael’s ex. He might not be ready to get back to active duty at the police station, but finally, he has something to do, and he doesn’t mind keeping Rafael close. Rafael is trying to distract himself by helping Ashton put up Christmas decorations, but will they be able to enjoy Christmas with his stalker ex lurking around the corner?
The Scent of Rain
by Kristin BillerbeckCould it be that the life Daphne's always wanted is right under her nose? Daphne Sweeten left Paris--and a job she loved--to marry the man of her dreams in the U.S. But when he stands her up on their wedding day, she's left reeling and senseless. Literally. She's been trained as a perfume creator and now her sense of smell has disappeared along with her fiancé. She has to figure out why her nose isn't working, fix it, and get back to Paris. Meanwhile, she'll rely on her chemistry skills and just hope her new boss at Gibraltar Products, Jesse, doesn't notice her failing senses. They'll be working together on household fragrances, not posh perfumes. How hard can it be? As Daphne and Jesse work on a signature scent for their new line, she feels God at work as never before. And the promise of what's possible is as fresh as the scent of rain. "Witty and upbeat" --Library Journal
Scent of Rain
by Annetta P. LeeSince her husband's tragic death in a sabotaged undercover operation over a year ago, Jentry Dunlap has struggled to maintain a normal life for her four-year-old son. When her late husband is accused of taking evidence totaling 1.3 million dollars, she sets out to clear his name and avert her son's potential disillusionment. As the notorious drug cartel responsible for her husband's death targets Jentry and her son, her faith flounders and her trust in people vanishes.FBI Special Agent Graham Jackson is called to protect the downed cop's family. Certain that God, rather than his superiors, has placed him on this assignment, Graham is eager to face with Jentry the challenges of mayhem, treachery and the horror of being ruthlessly pursued. Beautiful, vulnerable, yet strangely secretive, Jentry is an enigma to him. He soon learns that she's not only hiding from her late husband's killers, but also from her past.
A Scent of Roses
by Judy Griffith GillHis memory may be lost--but he can never forget their love When his wife walked out on their marriage, Greg Miller thought it was the end. Now fate has given them another chance. After an accident robs Greg of his memory, Susan comes back into his life. But the woman he loved has become a beautiful stranger--until she reawakens the passion they once shared . . . and Greg finds himself falling in love all over again. Unable to live with the constant danger of Greg's racecar driving, Susan threw away everything they had. Now, as she nurses him back to health on the secluded island where they first fell in love, she's determined to get to know her husband again. But once Greg's memory returns, will they go their separate ways? Or will his amnesia give them an unexpected chance to start over?
Scent of Roses: A Thrilling Novel of Romantic Suspense
by Kat MartinFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a woman goes ghost hunting with a handsome stranger in this &“genuinely chilling&” romantic suspense (RT Book Review). Elizabeth doesn&’t believe in ghosts. But this time she has no choice. Family counselor Elizabeth Conner isn&’t sure what to think when Maria Santiago comes to her for help. Pregnant and terrified, Maria claims to be visited each night by the ghost of a little girl, warning her to flee. Her husband, Miguel, a migrant worker at Harcourt Farms in the San Joaquin Valley, dismisses her fears as hormonal changes. Sympathetic to the young woman, Elizabeth agrees to help by contacting Miguel&’s employers, who own the cottage where the young couple lives. Elizabeth immediately picks up on the deep enmity between the two Harcourt brothers: Carson, the handsome scion running the estate for his incapacitated father, and Zack, the rebellious black sheep. While Carson is more interested in Elizabeth than in her concerns, Zack grudgingly agrees to help her look into the history of the house. But even as unexpected desire draws them together, Elizabeth and Zack feel something dark and disturbing at the house. And when the cloying scent and lingering chill of pure evil surround her, Elizabeth knows something terrible has happened here before, something that has its roots in murder. . . .
Scent of Roses (Paranormal Series II #1)
by Kat MartinElizabeth doesn't believe in ghosts. But this time she has no choice.Family counselor Elizabeth Conner isn't sure what to think when Maria Santiago comes to her for help. Pregnant and terrified, Maria claims to be visited each night by the ghost of a little girl, warning her to flee. Her husband, Miguel, a migrant worker at Harcourt Farms in the San Joaquin Valley, dismisses her fears as hormonal changes. Sympathetic to the young woman, Elizabeth agrees to help by contacting Miguel's employers, who own the cottage where the young couple lives.Elizabeth immediately picks up on the deep enmity between the two Harcourt brothers: Carson, the handsome scion running the estate for his incapacitated father, and Zack, the rebellious black sheep. While Carson is more interested in Elizabeth than in her concerns, Zack grudgingly agrees to help her look into the history of the house. But even as unexpected desire draws them together, Elizabeth and Zack feel something dark and disturbing at the house. And when the cloying scent and lingering chill of pure evil surround her, Elizabeth knows something terrible has happened here before, something that has its roots in murder....
Scent of Roses & Season of Strangers
by Kat MartinUncover dark secrets in this pair of classic romantic suspense stories from New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin. Scent of RosesElizabeth doesn’t believe in ghosts. But this time she has no choice.Family counselor Elizabeth Connor isn’t sure what to think when Maria Santiago comes to her pregnant, terrified, and claiming to be visited each night by the ghost of a little girl, warning her to flee. Sympathetic to the young woman, Elizabeth agrees to help by contacting Carson and Zack Harcourt, the owners of the cottage where Maria lives. While Carson only takes interest in Elizabeth, Zack grudgingly agrees to help her look into the history of the cottage. But as unexpected desire draws Zack and Elizabeth together, the two sense a darkness in the house, something that has roots in murder…Originally published in 2006Season of StrangersIn one fleeting moment, anything—and anyone—can change…Patrick Donovan would be a real catch if not for his notorious playboy lifestyle and matching attitude. But when a cocaine-fueled heart attack nearly kills him, Patrick makes an astonishingly fast—and peculiar—recovery. Julie Ferris barely recognizes the newly sober Patrick as the same man she once struggled to resist. Maybe it’s an unexplainable time warp fueling her paranoia, but she can’t help sensing something just isn’t… right.Originally published in 2008
The Scent of Sake
by Joyce LebraShe was taught to submit, to obey . . . but she dreamed of an empire.The sole heir to the House of Omura, a venerable family of Kobe sake brewers, nineteen-year-old Rie hears but cannot heed her mother's advice: that in nineteenth-century Japan, a woman must "kill the self" or her life will be too difficult to bear. In this strict, male-dominated society, women may not even enter the brewery—and repressive tradition demands that Rie turn over her family's business to the inept philanderer she's been forced to marry. She is even expected to raise her husband's children by another woman—a geisha—so that they can eventually run the Omura enterprise.But Rie's pride will not allow her to relinquish what is rightfully hers. With courage, cunning, brilliance, and skill, she is ready to confront every threat that arises before her—from prejudice to treachery to shipwrecks to the insidious schemes of relentless rivals—in her bold determination to forge a magnificent dynasty...and to, impossibly, succeed.An epic and breathtaking saga that spans generations as it sweeps through the heart of a century, Joyce Lebra's The Scent of Sake is a vivid and powerful entry into another world...and an unforgettable portrait of a woman who would not let that world defeat her.
A Scent of Seduction
by Colleen CollinsKathryn Walters may once have been a career-obsessed book editor with a libido that fell asleep in the time-out corner, but no more. Ever since she and Coyote Sullivan-sports editor and Native American hottie-shared a sniff of a supposed lust potion, things have really heated up. So much so that she's abandoned her nightly fantasies in favor of a much steamier reality. But are the fireworks the real deal?Or is this fling the result of the potion? And if the stuff isn't fake, what do they do when the bottle runs dry?
Scent of Truth (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #2)
by Valerie HansenAn innocent suspect. A look-alike killer. Can a K-9 team crack this case? After Officer Colt Maxwell and his K-9 partner, Sampson, discover a body, all signs point to Brooke Stevens as the murderer. But Colt suspects someone&’s framing the park ranger—and that the killer looks exactly like her. When the imposter turns her sights on Brooke, it&’s up to Colt to guard her. But can they track down the truth…before innocent Brooke loses her life?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 1: Shielding the Baby by Laura ScottBook 2: Scent of Truth by Valerie HansenBook 3: Explosive Trail by Terri ReedBook 4: Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie BaileyBook 5: Threat Detection by Sharon DunnBook 6: Cold Case Revenge by Jessica R. PatchBook 8: Snowbound Escape by Dana Mentink
Scents & Scentuality
by Valerie Ann WorwoodFragrances and aromas have been used throughout time for love and seduction. Now modern science is discovering what lovers and the sunsually aware have always known -- that smell is a powerful stimulant that affects our emotions and our memories, our well-being, and even our destinies. "Scents and Sexuality" explores this little-known realm, showing how the potent and pure essential oils of nature can heighten the pleasure of daily life or enrich a romantic evening.
Schandalige verlossing
by Amanda MarielZe heeft hem nooit gewild ... Geruïneerd door schandaal, overleefde Claudia Akford jaren van huwelijk met een wrede bruut. Weduwe, ze is vastbesloten haar positie in de maatschappij terug te winnen, maar Lord Shillington personifieert verleiding. Vriendelijk en zachtaardig, maar toch mannelijk en zondig knap, zou hij de perfecte minnaar zijn, maar hij wil meer dan zij bereid is te geven. Hij had haar nodig ... Hoewel Henry Shillington een beetje weet van de mooie maar beruchte Lady Claudia Akford, wordt hij getroffen door haar goedhartige, volleerde en geestige houding. Hoe meer tijd hij in haar bedrijf doorbrengt, hoe meer hij droomt van een toekomst met haar. Maar de dame verzet zich tegen zijn eervolle ouvertures en een minnares zal nooit iets voor hem doen. Kunnen twee omzichtige mensen pijn uit het verleden, een oud schandaal en sociale restricties overwinnen om ware liefde te omarmen?
Scheme (Avrakedavra Series #2)
by Jennifer SommersbyThe key to good is found in truth. Genevieve may have left the circus behind in Oregon, but there is plenty of show still to come. When she and Henry land in France, they are whisked away to Croix-Mare, the home of Henry&’s grandfather, Nutesh, where they will prepare for a journey they never could&’ve imagined. Now that they have all three AVRAKEDAVRA texts—Life, Death, and Memory—the books must be destroyed in the Undoing. However, it&’s not as simple as taking the books to their birthplace in Babylon and setting them alight. Genevieve and Henry must rely on unexpected allies as they embark on a harrowing global search to acquire pieces necessary to complete the Undoing. They&’re offered cover and protection by La Vérité, the secret network of followers devoted to the message of the AVRAKEDAVRA, who, not surprisingly, are found under the big top—because no one does underground quite like the circus. But loyalties among the magical community are fragile. Genevieve, still grieving the loss of her mother, now struggles to control the new AVRAKEDAVRA-bestowed gifts, and with mounting threats to her psyche and body, she clings mightily to the promise of a brighter future once this is over—if they can survive it. And Henry, broken by his father&’s treachery but entranced by the heartwarming connection his family&’s text has granted him, grapples with the fact that once they succeed in destroying the books, he&’ll lose the only family he has left. Together, our two young heirs will learn that when hope has abandoned us, the overwhelming love of friendship and family is all the magic we need.
Scheme for Love: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mu YuLiang xinlan this is cold s wife she had a baby soon and cold ink she divorced alone with the children fortunately she met a man who is willing to take care of yourself and the man in your life and even not a bit better desperately to play black boxing liang xinlan been touched and then cold home gentleman to find her again because he regretted want to mend fences and liang xinlan liang xinlan at this time had to be shaken
Schemes in Royal Palace: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Du ZiQingXianShe was ten years old when she followed her sister into the palace. At the age of twenty, she witnessed her sister's tragic death and used the Empress to climb into the dragon bed. He had personally witnessed his sister being buried alive and had used tricks to topple Lin Caixia for her revenge. However, the culprit was someone else. Step by step, he had followed up on a shocking secret that had surfaced … The Martial Imperial Concubine saw that the Emperor had been rendered speechless by Leng Qingyan's question. Her cold eyes were surging with dark emotions as she said in a weak voice, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand the imperial concubine. I don't think that it was the imperial concubine who did this." "If she didn't make it, could it be that you poisoned yourself?" — This book is a bit abusive. The female lead is not limited to the palace. [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter]
Schemes in Royal Palace: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Du ZiQingXianShe was ten years old when she followed her sister into the palace. At the age of twenty, she witnessed her sister's tragic death and used the Empress to climb into the dragon bed. He had personally witnessed his sister being buried alive and had used tricks to topple Lin Caixia for her revenge. However, the culprit was someone else. Step by step, he had followed up on a shocking secret that had surfaced … The Martial Imperial Concubine saw that the Emperor had been rendered speechless by Leng Qingyan's question. Her cold eyes were surging with dark emotions as she said in a weak voice, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand the imperial concubine. I don't think that it was the imperial concubine who did this." "If she didn't make it, could it be that you poisoned yourself?" — This book is a bit abusive. The female lead is not limited to the palace. [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter]
Schemes in Royal Palace: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Du ZiQingXianShe was ten years old when she followed her sister into the palace. At the age of twenty, she witnessed her sister's tragic death and used the Empress to climb into the dragon bed. He had personally witnessed his sister being buried alive and had used tricks to topple Lin Caixia for her revenge. However, the culprit was someone else. Step by step, he had followed up on a shocking secret that had surfaced … The Martial Imperial Concubine saw that the Emperor had been rendered speechless by Leng Qingyan's question. Her cold eyes were surging with dark emotions as she said in a weak voice, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand the imperial concubine. I don't think that it was the imperial concubine who did this." "If she didn't make it, could it be that you poisoned yourself?" — This book is a bit abusive. The female lead is not limited to the palace. [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter]