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The Dog Next Door (Must Love Dogs)
by Cindy KirkTwo feel-good stories of dogs who unleash romance to unsuspecting couples in small town America.The Doctor and Mr. RightMichelle Kearns has a simple credo: no domestic complications! But the Jackson Hole obstetrician’s “no kids” rule is tested when she meets her handsome new neighbor, single dad Gabe Davis. Try as she might, Michelle can’t ignore the sparks igniting between her and the heart-meltingly perfect construction engineer. Can Gabe make her see that family is what it’s all about?Ready, Set, I Do!When land developer Winn Ferris isn’t making deals, he’s dreaming about them. But that all changes with the arrival of the eight-year-old son he never knew he had! Winn needs help taking care of his little boy, and luckily out-of-work speech therapist Hailey Randall steps up. Winn has known Hailey for years, but now he’s suddenly starting to have feelings for the girl next door . . .
The Dog That Saved Stewart Coolidge: A Novel
by Jim KrausA light-hearted love story about a young couple brought together by a four-legged bandit. When a stray dog helps himself to a bone from a display in the supermarket, he doesn't know his actions will brand him a criminal and spark a romance between two humans. Stewart Coolidge works as a bag boy at the store, and his outraged boss offers a reward and demands Stewart catch the thieving animal. He fails at that, but now he finally has the perfect excuse to talk to his cute neighbor, Lisa. Lisa has always dreamed of being a journalist and asks Stewart if she can interview him for the local paper. As she gets to know Stewart, she likes him more and more, and she's delighted to learn he shares her Christian faith. Stewart can't bring himself to tell her she's mistaken, that he's not religious at all. And that's not Stewart's only deception. When the dog shows up on the doorstep of their building, Stewart decides to harbor the furry fugitive. But this is no ordinary dog, he has a divine sense of how things should be -- and recognizing how much Stewart needs Lisa, he decides to do all he can to bring them together.
The Doll's House
by Evelyn AnthonyA female Intelligence agent is dispatched to spy on a group of retired spooks engaging in international terrorism in this post-Cold War thriller After three decades serving king and country, fifty-one-year-old Harry Oakham is put out to pasture with a miserly pension. But the former civil servant has his own ideas for his so-called retirement. He settles into a luxury hotel in the English countryside and rounds up a disgruntled crew of the world's most brilliant ex-spooks, including a German expert in counter-espionage and interrogation, a KGB tactician, a former Mossad terrorist, and a lethal blond killer. Hiring themselves out to the highest bidder, their first job is the assassination of a Saudi prince. Meanwhile, still smarting from a recent divorce, undercover diplomat-turned-agent Rosa Bennet has been dispatched to the Doll's House to spy on Oakham and make sure the retired agent is adapting to civilian life. The last thing the Intelligence agent expects is to fall in love with her target. And when Oakham's recruits get wind of his affair with Rosa--and her true identity--they will devise a plan to eliminate the traitor in their midst.
The Dollar Prince's Wife (The Dilhorne Dynasty #4)
by Paula MarshallFrom shy girl to assured beautyGauche, unloved Lady Dinah Freville finds a champion in Cobie Grant. They share the taint of illegitimacy, which the rich and handsome Cobie has overcome. And he is equally determined to see Dinah blossom.Tricking Dinah’s feckless half-brother into allowing them to marry, Cobie then sends his wife to Paris to be groomed. The lady who returns is a beautiful, assured woman. But he’s already made it clear to her that he’ll never fall in love....
The Dollmaker (Forgotten Files #2)
by Mary BurtonDr. Tessa McGowan had never seen anything quite like it. But the mutilated bodies on her exam table tell a stunningly macabre tale: someone with a twisted mind is kidnapping women and altering their faces to resemble real, life-size dolls. As a forensic pathologist, it's her job to aid the agent leading the case--even if that agent is her estranged husband. <p><p>Twelve years ago an unspeakable tragedy destroyed Dakota Sharp's world. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, he's devoted himself to capturing killers. His only regret is that it cost him Tessa. Now, as the Dollmaker case brings them together--and raises his suspicions that he's crossed paths with this deranged psychopath before--they may just have their second chance. But it seems Dakota's not the only one who wants to make Tessa his own... <p><p>She may be the Dollmaker's next target, but Tessa has no intention of winding up as another toy on his shelf. Can she and Dakota stop this ghastly killer before his next deadly playdate?
The Dom's Dungeon
by Cherise SinclairFoster child. Teenage whore. Now a veterinarian, MacKensie's turned her life around, but the scars remain. She saves her affection for the animals who never judge or scorn her, but it's time to get out, move on from her past in Iowa. So, she arranges a vacation exchange to job hunt in Seattle. Although the house is lovely, one room is locked. Her years in foster care have given her two 'gifts': a neurosis about locked doors and the ability to open them. After she gets into the room, she's appalled. . . and intrigued. Chains and manacles, whips and paddles, odd benches with straps. . . When Alex returns home days early and finds MacKensie draped over the spanking bench in his locked dungeon, he's furious. But her wariness arouses his protective nature and curiosity, so he strikes a deal to keep her close-she'll act as his submissive in exchange for a place to stay and help finding a job. He'd planned to use the veterinarian to deter an ex-girlfriend, not replace her, but with MacKensie's compelling mixture of strength and vulnerability, the little sub slides right into his well-defended heart.
The Dominant Male
by Sarah HollandHe knows what he wantsRhiannon was happily engaged to Bobby, who only offered her friendship and security. She thought she didn't want or need anything else-until she met Gabriel Stone.He had the name of an angel, but the reputation of a sinner-and he was determined to unleash the suppressed passion he sensed in Rhiannon. She told herself that all she felt for this dominant male was sexual attraction-but then, to her horror, she realized she'd fallen in love....
The Dominant: Submissive 2 (The Submissive Series)
by Tara Sue MeFor fans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day and Maya Banks. Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive, Tara Sue Me's seductive and scandalous series that enthralled millions and inspired a genre... You've met The Submissive, now meet The Dominant and find out the other side of the story...Nathaniel West doesn't lose control. As the playboy CEO of West Industries, he governs the boardroom during the day; as a strict dominant with exacting rules, he commands the bedroom at night. He never takes on inexperienced submissives, but when Abigail King's application comes across his desk, he breaks his own restrictions and decides to test her limits. Abby's combination of innocence and willingness is intoxicating, and Nathaniel is soon determined to collar her as his own. As long as she follows his orders and surrenders herself fully to him, no one will get hurt. But when Nathaniel begins falling for Abby on a deeper level, he realizes that the trust must go both ways - and he has secrets which could bring the foundations of their entire relationship crashing down...Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive...Indulge in the series that started it all: The Submissive, The Dominant, The Training, The Chalet, The Enticement, The Collar, The Exhibitionist and The Master.
The Dominant: Submissive 2 (The Submissive Series)
by Tara Sue MeFor fans of E. L. James and Sylvia Day. Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive, Tara Sue Me's seductive and scandalous series that enthralled millions and inspired a genre... You've met The Submissive, now meet The Dominant and find out the other side of the story...Nathaniel West doesn't lose control. As the playboy CEO of West Industries, he governs the boardroom during the day; as a strict dominant with exacting rules, he commands the bedroom at night. He never takes on inexperienced submissives, but when Abigail King's application comes across his desk, he breaks his own restrictions and decides to test her limits. Abby's combination of innocence and willingness is intoxicating, and Nathaniel is soon determined to collar her as his own. As long as she follows his orders and surrenders herself fully to him, no one will get hurt. But when Nathaniel begins falling for Abby on a deeper level, he realizes that the trust must go both ways - and he has secrets which could bring the foundations of their entire relationship crashing down... Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive... Indulge in the series that started it all: The Submissive, The Dominant, The Training, The Chalet and The Enticement.(P)2013 Headline Digital
The Dominant: The Submissive Trilogy) (ebook) (The Submissive Series #2)
by Tara Sue Me"THE SUBMISSIVE IS A MUST READ IF YOU LOVED 50 SHADES OF GREY."- The Romance Review Now comes The Dominant, the continuation of the tantalizing series by Tara Sue Me, which has captivated millions and made its way onto the New York Times bestseller list...Nathaniel West doesn't lose control.As the playboy CEO of West Industries, he governs the boardroom during the day; as a strict dominant with exacting rules, he commands the bedroom at night. He never takes on inexperienced submissives, but when Abigail King's application comes across his desk, he breaks his own restrictions and decides to test her limits.Abby's combination of innocence and willingness is intoxicating, and Nathaniel is soon determined to collar her as his own. As long as she follows his orders and surrenders herself fully to him, no one will get hurt.But when Nathaniel begins falling for Abby on a deeper level, he realizes that the trust must go both ways--and he has secrets which could bring the foundations of their entire relationship crashing down...
The Domino Effect
by Denyse BridgerMartin thought his past was behind him. That is until the love of his life is kidnapped. Now he'll have to call upon all his skill to save her before it's too late. Denyse M. Bridger presents her action-filled romance, The Domino Effect.Ex-intelligence operative Martin Fowler is a man with a dangerous past, filled with casual liaisons and complex betrayals. In his mentor's daughter, Martin's found happiness and trust for perhaps the first time in his life. But, that peace is about to be tested when an old enemy kidnaps Martin's lover and a mutual friend, and to stay alive they must engage is a betrayal of their own...
The Don't Sweat Guide for Couples: Ways to Be More Intimate, Loving and Stress-Free in Your Relationship
by Richard CarlsonThe Don't Sweat Guide for Couples shows men and women how to make their intimate relationships more joyful and stress-free while maintaining their loving connection. Addressing such concerns as: Remember the One You Fell For Forget to Keep Score Aim for the Extraordinary Be the Bright Spot in Your Partner's Day Appreciate the Benefit of a Doubt Cherish the Child in Your Partnerand many more, this book provides easy-to-do, yet profoundly life-changing strategies that will teach couples how to be less reactive, how to communicate more effectively, and how to have a more peaceful and carefree relationship.
The Donovan Legacy Collection by Nora Roberts (The Donovan Legacy)
by Nora RobertsThis volume contains all four novels in the Donavan Legacy Collection: Entranced, Captivated, Charmed, and Enchanted.<P> Entranced: Obviously psychic Sebastian Donovan was a fraud, but fiercely protective Mary Ellen Sutherland was desperate to find a missing baby and had run out of leads. So, reluctantly, the skeptical private investigator agreed to enlist Sebastian's help. Soon she had to admit—grudgingly—that this man had some pretty remarkable gifts. Especially his extraordinary ability to penetrate her tough facade and awaken her heart.<P> Captivated: His interest in her was purely professional... Or so he told himself. Nash Kirkland had sought out the alluring Morgana Donovan to help him research his latest screenplay, though the hardheaded skeptic didn't believe for a minute she was what she professed to be. But, as Morgana revealed herself to him, Nash found himself falling under her bewitching spell. Nash had never trusted his feelings and always kept them in check. So how could he be sure the irresistible passion he felt for Morgana was real and not just some conjurer's trick?<P> Charmed: Her legacy had been as much a curse as a blessing, so Anastasia Donovan had learned to keep it hidden. But when single dad Boone Sawyer swept into her heart, she longed to reveal everything despite her fear of the consequences. Then fate stepped in…<P> Enchanted: Lovely, guileless Rowan Murray was drawn to darkly enigmatic Liam Donovan with a force she'd never imagined could exist. But before Liam could give Rowan his love, he first had to trust her with the incredible truth about himself…and his family.
The Donut Trap: A Novel
by Julie TieuJulie Tieu sparkles in this debut romantic comedy, which is charmingly reminiscent of the TV show Kim’s Convenience and Frankly in Love by David Yoon, about a young woman who feels caught in the life her parents have made for her until she falls in love and finds a way out of the donut trap.Jasmine Tran has landed herself behind bars—maple bars that is. With no boyfriend or job prospects, Jasmine returns home to work at her parents’ donut shop. Jasmine quickly loses herself in a cyclical routine of donuts, Netflix, and sleep. She wants to break free from her daily grind, but when a hike in rent threatens the survival of their shop, her parents rely on her more than ever. Help comes in the form of an old college crush, Alex Lai. Not only is he successful and easy on the eyes, to her parents’ delight, he’s also Chinese. He’s everything she should wish for, until a disastrous dinner reveals Alex isn’t as perfect as she thinks. Worse, he doesn’t think she’s perfect either. With both sets of parents against their relationship, a family legacy about to shut down, and the reappearance of an old high school flame, Jasmine must scheme to find a solution that satisfies her family’s expectations and can get her out of the donut trap once and for all.
The Door Behind Us
by John C. HouserIt's 1919, and Frank Huddleston has survived the battlefields of the Great War. A serious head injury has left him with amnesia so profound he must re-learn his name every morning from a note posted on the privy door. Gerald "Jersey" Rohn, joined the Army because he wanted to feel like a man, but he returned from the trenches minus a leg and with no goal for his life. He's plagued by the nightmare of his best friend's death and has nervous fits, but refuses to associate those things with battle fatigue. He can't work his father's farm, so he takes a job supervising Frank, who is working his grandparents' farm despite his head injury. When Frank recovers enough to ask about his past, he discovers his grandparents know almost nothing about him, and they're lying about what they do know. The men set out to discover Frank's past and get Jersey a prosthesis. They soon begin to care for each other, but they'll need to trust their hearts and put their pasts to rest if they are to turn attraction into a loving future.
The Doorstep Girls: A heart-warming story of triumph over adversity from Sunday Times bestseller Val Wood
by Val WoodRuby and Grace have grown up in the poorest slums of Hull. Friends since early childhood, they have supported each other in bad times and good. But their families are bound together by more than friendship, and secrets from the past threaten to make their lives even more difficult.The local cotton mill has provided work for Ruby and Grace since they were nine years old, and now years later both girls find themselves the object of attention from the mill owner's sons. As times grow harder, and money ever scarcer, Grace becomes involved in campaigns against poverty and injustice, while Ruby is tempted into prostitution.The two girls are searching for something that could take them far away . . . But what price will they pay to find it?If you like Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you'll love this heartwarming story of triumph over adversity.---------------------------Praise for Val Wood:'A heart-warming story filled with compelling action' Rosie Goodwin'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row'Wonderfully fully-fleshed characters are the mainstay of [Val Wood's] stories' Peterborough Telegraph
The Doorway God (Seasons Rising #2)
by Tom EarlySequel to Aspect of WinterFay and Sam search for solutions at the magical Janus University, but will their quest uncover more questions than answers? With summer’s end, Fay and Sam prepare to take the places they’ve earned at the school. There, Fay seeks to rid himself of the cruel and murderous spirit of Winter that possesses him, and Sam hopes to learn more about her deceased mother and her mother’s role on the mystical world, Gaia. As Fay’s dreams of four shadowy figures—the Seasons—increase in intensity, he realizes the school’s headmaster, Didas, might not have his best interests at heart. Didas wants to turn Fay into his personal weapon, and Fay’s only hope might be to merge with the ancient spirit. Since Fay’s boyfriend and familiar Tyler cannot be with him as often as he’d like, Sam tries to support Fay, but the secrets she uncovers about her mother mean her quest is only beginning.
The Dopeman's Wife (The Dopeman's Trilogy #1)
by Jaquavis Coleman[From the back cover] Nautica was raised by the streets and forced to grow up fast. The allure of the fast life pulled her into a world of scandal, schemes, and hustling. After Nautica comes up on a big scam and her biggest payday ever, she decided to move to the East Coast in search of a new beginning. What she thinks will be a new start turns out to be a nightmare. Contains graphic violence, adult language, and adult scenes.
The Dopeman's Wife: Part I of the Dopeman Trilogy (The Dopeman)
by Jaquavis ColemanOnce the streets pull you in, they own you. Or at least that's the way it's been for Nautica. Growing up in the 'hood, all she's ever known is the fast life--fast money ill-gotten through scandals and relentless scheming. But when a big scam nearly finishes her off, she decides to seek more out of life than the "hustle" and tries to make a new life for herself on the East Coast. It isn't long, though, before she falls in with Manny, a drug kingpin, who sweeps her off her feet. He promises to marry her and make her "Queen of the Street. " Then everything falls apart. As their relationship unravels, both of their dark secrets are uncovered, pitting them against each other in this exciting tale of love and deception.
The Dos and Donuts of Love
by Adiba JaigirdarA pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy!"Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!"Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she's been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen's dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents' beloved donut shop.Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there's the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between them, and not just in the kitchen.As the competition intensifies, Shireen will have to ignore all these factors and more - including potential sabotage - if she wants a sweet victory!(P)2023 Dreamscape Media
The Dos and Donuts of Love
by Adiba JaigirdarA pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy!"Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!"Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she's been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen's dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents' beloved donut shop.Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there's the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between them, and not just in the kitchen.As the competition intensifies, Shireen will have to ignore all these factors and more - including potential sabotage - if she wants a sweet victory!
The Dos and Donuts of Love
by Adiba JaigirdarA pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy!“Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!”Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she’s been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen’s dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents’ beloved donut shop.Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there’s the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between them, and not just in the kitchen.As the competition intensifies , Shireen will have to ignore all these factors and more— including potential sabotage—if she wants a sweet victory!
The Double Cross (The Spanish Brand Series #1)
by Carla KellyThis “engaging and highly entertaining” tale of romance, love, and lonely hearts is “Carla Kelly at her best” (Carla Neggers, New York Times–bestselling author of Saint’s Gate). The year is 1780. Widower Marco Mondragón is a rancher and livestock brand inspector in the royal Spanish colony of New Mexico, living on the edges of Comanche territory. Each autumn, he takes cattle, wool, and his district’s records of livestock transactions to the governor in Santa Fe. A good man, he is dedicated, conscientious . . . and lonely. On this year’s trip, he meets a young woman named Paloma Vega. Since her parents died in a Comanche raid, Paloma lives under the thumb of relatives who may have stolen her parents’ brand. Marco is intrigued by the case . . . and enticed by the blue-eyed beauty. But while Marco investigates Paloma’s claim, other challenges arise. Unscrupulous rancheros have set in motion events involving the ever-dangerous Comanches, threatening both the uneasy peace of Marco’s jurisdiction and the love he and Paloma have yet to know . . . Set against the rugged terrain of northeastern New Mexico during the decline of Spanish power in the New World, The Double Cross is a story of loss and love regained in “a dangerous land filled with memorable characters” (Diane Farr, author of The Mistletoe Test).
The Double Deal: Taming The Billionaire Beast (savannah Sisters, Book 2) / The Double Deal (alaskan Oil Barons, Book 2) (Alaskan Oil Barons #2)
by Catherine MannUSA TODAY bestselling authorSnowbound with a sexy stranger…Will sharing his bed destroy her plans or lead to forever?Naomi Steele knows it’s sneaky to sleep with Royce Miller without revealing her true identity. So is neglecting to mention she’s pregnant. Still, being stranded with the reclusive scientist provides the perfect opportunity to convince him to work for her family’s company. Yet once the snow melts and the truth is revealed, Naomi could be dealing with double the trouble… An Alaskan Oil Baron NovelPassion and turmoil abound in the lives of the Alaskan Oil Barons! Two rival families are bound by marriage beneath the icy Northern sky—and torn apart by the secrets that have fed the fires of their feud for decades!Nothing is as it seems. Join the Steeles and the Mikkelsons as they unravel the past and create an empire!The Baby ClaimThe Double DealThe Love ChildThe Twin BirthrightThe Second ChanceThe Rancher’s SeductionThe Billionaire RenegadeCollect all the stories in the Alaskan Oil Barons series!
The Double Duchess
by Anna HarringtonA Second Duchess…Or a Second Chance?Belinda Collins, dowager Duchess of Winchester, has sworn to keep a group of war heroes safe from the monster who’s trying to turn their home into a military academy. Unfortunately, that monster is Brigadier Maxwell Thorpe, the same man who once chose his military career over her, shattering her heart and sending her into the arms of another. Now Maxwell is back in England, and he wants more than just an academy—he wants a second chance with Belinda. When the army threatens once more to come between them, can they find a way to compromise what their hearts most desire in order to claim the future that should have been theirs?*This title was previously published as part of the No Dukes Allowed anthology.*