- Table View
- List View
The Skylighter
by Becky WallaceJohanna and Rafi are in a race against time to save their country before a power-mad Keeper destroys everything they hold dear in the "enthralling magical world" (Cinda Williams Chima, author of The Heir Chronicles) introduced in The Storyspinner.As the last of the royal line, Johanna is the only person who can heal a magical breach in the wall that separates her kingdom of Santarem from the land of the Keepers, legendary men and women who wield elemental magic. The barrier protects Santarem from those Keepers who might try to take power over mere humans...Keepers who are determined to stop Johanna and seize the wall's power for themselves. And they're not the only ones. As the duchys of Santarem descend into war over the throne, Johanna relies more than ever on the advice of her handsome companion, Lord Rafael DeSilva. But Rafi is a duke too, and his people come first. As their friendship progresses into the beginnings of a tender relationship, Johanna must wonder: is Rafi looking out for her happiness, or does he want the throne for himself? With war on the horizon, Johanna and Rafi dodge treacherous dukes and Keeper assassins as they race to through the countryside, determined to strengthen the wall before it's too late...even if it means sacrificing their happiness for the sake of their world.
Sky's Pride and Joy
by Sandra SteffenLoner Sky Buchanan was sure that his encounter with beguiling Meredith Warner was just a beautiful memory -- until the day she returned to town, expecting his child! <P> Sky had never planned on kids -- nor wanted a wife. Still, the thought of his baby cradled in Meredith's gentle embrace -- and Meredith in his own -- spurred him to propose. But how dare she refuse -- didn't she know how many others had longed to hear those words? <P> Yet Meredith insisted on more than "I do" -- she wanted the other words. Was there a chance she'd ever get them?
Skyscraper
by Scott Alexander HessA Lambda Literary Finalist in Best EroticaIn modern day Manhattan, Atticus is a down-on-his-luck architect who stumbles into an S&M bar and meets a young man who changes the direction of his life. What begins as a random pick-up evolves into an intense game of sexual domination as Atticus finds himself wildly invigorated both as a man and an architect.As the relationship deepens, his creativity catches fire and he lands a prime architectural job at his firm designing a bold new high rise tower. Soon his two worlds collide as the thin lines between reality and fantasy and pleasure and pain threaten to explode.With a new introduction by Lambda Literary winner Jeff Mann, this “wonder of a book” is as carnally explosive as it is compellingly original.
Skyscrapers to Greener Pastures (Gallant Lake Stories #8)
by Jo McNallyShe rescues animals in needMaybe she could save him, too Feeling more beast than beauty, web designer Olivia Carson hides her physical and emotional scars behind an isolated country life. Only her beloved rescue animals breach her guard. Until a farmhouse remodel brings city-boy contractor Tony Vello crashing into her quiet world. They share similar past pain—and undeniable attraction. But as Olivia&’s beloved rescue kittens and horses…and her tender kisses…melt the walls around his heart, will he stay once the job is done?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Gallant Lake Stories Book 1: A Man You Can TrustBook 2: It Started at Christmas...Book 3: Her Homecoming WishBook 4: Changing His PlansBook 5: Her Mountainside HavenBook 6: Second-Chance SummerBook 7: Expecting His Holiday SurpriseBook 8: Skyscrapers to Greener Pastures
Skythane (The Oberon Cycle #1)
by J. Scott CoatsworthJameson Havercamp, a psych from a conservative religious colony, has come to Oberon—unique among the Common Worlds—in search of a rare substance called pith. He’s guided through the wilds on his quest by Xander Kinnson, a handsome, cocky skythane with a troubled past. Neither knows that Oberon is facing imminent destruction. Even as the world starts to fall apart around them, they have no idea what’s coming—or the bond that will develop between them as they race to avert a cataclysm. Together, they will journey to uncover the secrets of this strange and singular world, even as it takes them beyond the bounds of reality itself to discover what truly binds them together.
Slackline
by Sarah BlackWhen Bobby Kincaid is walking the slackline--a narrow, flat webbed rope stretched between two anchor points--he offers a silent gift of beauty to the air and sky. Making peace with the world is one reason he's drawn to the seastacks off Scotland's Orkney Islands. Colin Rose, the Olympic skier who pushed Bobby away after a horrific accident two years earlier, is another. But Bobby and Colin will each need to heal before they can return to that space between earth and heaven where they both can fly.
Slade
by Sarah MccartySlade needs a cure, but what he finds is a savior in the latest paranormal romance from the national bestselling author. As the backbone of The Renegades' defense, vampire technological genius Slade Johnson hasn't met a problem he couldn't solve. But when Slade is tasked with saving the life of his nephew, he must get in bed with the one woman who has the power to destroy them all: his enemy...his mate.
Slade Baron's Bride
by Sandra MartonWHEN JUST ONE NIGHT LEADS TO A WHOLE LIFETIME. . . . It was something Slade had never done before. But Lara Stevens had the face of an angel, and--like him--was facing an overnight delay to her plane. Before he knew it, he was suggesting they spend their time together. . . . When Lara looked into Slade Baron's eyes, they were her undoing. No man had ever looked at her this way, or made her feel this way. Who would she hurt if she accepted his invitation? He wanted her, and she wanted. . . A baby.
Slade Baron's Bride (The Barons #4)
by Sandra MartonRead this classic romance by bestselling author Sandra Marton, now available for the first time in e-book!When just one night leads to a whole lifetime...It was something Slade had never done before. But Lara Stevens had the face of an angel, and—like him—was facing an overnight delay to her plane. Before he knew it, he was suggesting they spend their time together...When Lara looked into Slade Baron’s eyes, they were her undoing. No man had ever looked at her this way, or made her feel this way. Who would she hurt if she accepted his invitation? He wanted her, and she wanted... A baby.Book 3 in The Barons miniseriesOriginally published in 1999
Slade's Secret Son
by Elizabeth AugustMemories flooded Slade Logan at first glimpse of Lisa Gray. More than two years ago she'd shared his bed, but deeply guarded guilt had made it impossible for him to share his life. So Lisa left...though not alone. She'd taken with her a precious part of him...and borne their baby.A brush with tragedy told Lisa that her child needed his father...even if Slade could never need her. And when Slade demanded they marry, she knew it was for their son's benefit. But something in her husband's rough-hewn features changed when he looked at her and their little boy. Could Slade make room in his haunted heart for two?
Slammed (San Francisco Thunder #2)
by Victoria DenaultNot every goalie plays it safe... As a publicist for the San Francisco Thunder hockey team, Dixie Braddock is too busy rescuing the players from trouble to get into any of her own. Except, of course, when it comes to the super hot new goalie. Because when a guy's kiss curls your toes and sets your heart on fire, how the hell do you just walk away? But if anyone ever catches them together, she'll lose her job faster than any slapshot.Eli Casco is on the brink of having everything he ever wanted. He's finally been called up from the minor leagues to play on a championship team. And he just had the most mind-blowing night with the woman of his dreams. But now that he's an official Thunder player, Dixie is determined to keep her distance. None of the fame and fortune means anything to him without her to share it. If he truly wants Dixie in his life, it's time to throw down his gloves and put everything on the line.The San Francisco Thunder series: Score
Slammed: A Novel (Slammed #1)
by Colleen HooverFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us, Colleen Hoover&’s romantic, emotion-packed debut novel unforgettably captures all the magic and confusion of first love, as two young people forge an unlikely bond before discovering that fate has other plans for them.Following the unexpected death of her father, eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the rock for both her mother and younger brother. She appears resilient and tenacious, but inside, she's losing hope. Then she meets her new neighbor Will, a handsome twenty-one-year-old whose mere presence leaves her flustered and whose passion for poetry slams thrills her. Not long after a heart-stopping first date during which each recognizes something profound and familiar in the other, they are slammed to the core when a shocking discovery brings their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together and the forces that tear them apart. Only through the poetry they share are they able to speak the truth that is in their hearts and imagine a future where love is cause for celebration, not regret.
Slammed: A Novel (The Slammed Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Colleen HooverFrom #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover&’s romantic, emotion-packed debut novel unforgettably captures all the magic and confusion of first love, as two young people forge an unlikely bond before discovering that fate has other plans for them. Following the unexpected death of her father, eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the rock for both her mother and younger brother. She appears resilient and tenacious, but inside, she's losing hope. Then she meets her new neighbour Will, a handsome twenty-one-year-old whose mere presence leaves her flustered and whose passion for poetry slams thrills her. Not long after a heart-stopping first date during which each recognizes something profound and familiar in the other, they are slammed to the core when a shocking discovery brings their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together and the forces that tear them apart. Only through the poetry they share are they able to speak the truth that is in their hearts and imagine a future where love is cause for celebration, not regret.
Slap Shot: An Aces Hockey Novel (Aces Hockey #6)
by Kelly JamiesonMy name’s Max Hall, and I need to f***. As a pro hockey player who’s been away from the game for over a year, my libido has picked one hell of an inconvenient time to come roaring back to life. After my wife died from a rare form of cancer, sex was the last thing on my mind. Same with hockey, the other love of my life. Now, after fifteen months of eating too much, drinking too much, and generally just feeling sorry for myself, I’m facing a steep uphill battle to get my ass in shape and play my way back onto the Chicago Aces. So I’m not looking for a relationship. Just sex. Yeah, I know how that makes me sound. But the truth is, I’ll never love another woman the way I loved my wife. When I meet a sexy bridesmaid at my teammate’s wedding, I decide to scratch that itch. A fling with Kendra Armstrong in her posh hotel room could be just what the trainer ordered. Not only is Kendra smokin’ hot, she’s dynamite in bed—one of the perks of being a sex toy designer. Since she lives in New York anyway, we agree to keep things casual, no strings attached. The arrangement is perfect . . . until one of us falls in love. And it’s not me. Kelly Jamieson’s USA Today bestselling Aces Hockey series can be read together or separately: MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFF LIMITS ICING TOP SHELF BACK CHECK SLAP SHOT Don’t miss any of Kelly’s alluring reads: The Bayard Hockey series: SHUT OUT | CROSS CHECK The Last Shot series: BODY SHOT | HOT SHOT The standalone novel: DANCING IN THE RAINPraise for Slap Shot“This story of healing is touching and the intensity of the sensual encounters swoonworthy.”—Publishers Weekly“Another unputdownable read; Kelly Jamieson scores again with Slap Shot.”—New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett “Kelly Jamieson delivers another winner! Slap Shot gave me all the feels, and Max Hall is a hero to cheer for.”—Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author of the Dirty Little Secrets series“Kelly Jamieson knows how to write fun, sexy stories. I love reading about the hot hockey players on the Aces hockey team as they fall in love.”—Cocktails & Books “I cried a little. I laughed. I enjoyed this book.”—Books & Boys Book Blog This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Slap Shot: Bryant (Nashville Sound #2)
by Alicia Hunter PaceTwo deeply scarred souls struggle with forbidden feelings in this heartfelt second novel in the Nashville Sound series.Life has taught defenseman Bryant Taylor never to look back and never to get serious about a woman. His ill, pregnant wife died while he was off playing an away game, leaving him—and both their families—heartbroken. Jokes and puck bunnies are his style now, and he’s sticking to it. Gabriella Charbonnet has idolized her brother Emile since he rescued her from their violently abusive father when she was eleven—and he’s supported her ever since. He even agreed to play for the Sound so that she could apprentice as a pastry chef in nearby Beauford, Tennessee. When Bryant and Gabriella find themselves thrown together at a society fundraiser, sparks fly. But Gabriella wants nothing to do with hockey players, aside from her brother, who just so happens to be Bryant’s best friend. The first rule of the bro code? Don’t mess with sisters. There are plenty of reasons why starting a relationship would be all kinds of wrong, yet walking away from each other doesn’t prove to be as easy as they thought. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Slap Your Sides
by M. E. KerrWorld War II comes to a small Pennsylvania town in this thought-provoking novel about a peace-loving Quaker family War may be raging in Europe, but in Sweet Creek, Pennsylvania, peace is being waged. Bud Shoemaker is vehemently opposed to the war when he registers for the draft as a conscientious objector. No one except his Quaker family shares Bud's pacifist views--although his thirteen-year-old brother, Jubal, wonders what kind of Quaker he'll be when it comes time for him to enlist. Jubal loves and believes in his brother, even if the whole town--including Daria Daniel, the girl Jubal secretly loves--doesn't.With everyone calling Bud a coward, Jubal's family is slowly being torn apart. But when an unexpected, vicious act forces Jubal to grapple with man's penchant for violence, he has to grow up fast in a community in which killing becomes the measure of a man.Slap Your Sides is a riveting tale of courage and conscience that delivers a timeless, universal message about what makes a hero and what it really means to be a patriot.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of M. E. Kerr including rare images from the author's collection.
Slashed: An Extreme Risk Novel (Extreme Risk #3)
by Tracy WolffDo nice guys always finish last? In the new Extreme Risk novel from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tracy Wolff, a burnt-out underdog and a vulnerable tomboy defy the pressure to be perfect and go after what they really want. Bighearted and easygoing, Luc Jennings is falling behind in a family of serious overachievers. While he may be decent enough at snowboarding to turn pro and rack up some sponsors, he's never topped any podiums--unlike his friends Z, Ash, and Cam. Luc's always been head over heels for Cam Bradley, but she's never seen him as anything more than a friend. Now, after years of coming in second, Luc can't take it anymore--especially if it means watching Cam chase another guy. Cam hangs out almost exclusively with dudes, and that's fine by her. She'd much rather be shredding at the Olympics than primping in the mirror. Cam's wildest dreams have a way of coming true--except when it comes to getting her longtime crush and best friend, Z Michaels, to notice her. Then her mother suddenly shows up after being gone for, like, ever, and Cam's whole world comes crashing down. Desperate for a place to lay low, she turns to the one person who's always had her back. Try as he might to move on, Luc could never leave Cam hanging. He lets her crash at his place--and it isn't long before she winds up in his bed. With Cam running scared and her icy facade starting to melt at last, Luc's determined to finally win the only prize that matters.
Slater House
by Patricia RosemoorFAMILY SUCCESSION...Buried within the walls of Slater House lived a tale of lost love and not-so-accidental death. And it would bring high-society Slater heiress Melanie Pierce to the sprawling estate to meet the only thing money couldn't buy-a family she never knew existed.BUT WHO WOULD BE THE LAST STANDING?Ross Bennet was an architect who knew more about the house than he was saying. But did even he know the truth behind the Slater Curse that continued to diminish the family's numbers?With only each other to trust, Melanie and Ross sought to escape the tragic past. But could they do it before their chance for a future together was forever destroyed?
The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar (Sam Quinn #1)
by Seana KellyA “master class in storytelling and survival.” —Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)Welcome to The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar. I’m Sam Quinn, the werewolf book nerd in charge. I run my business by one simple rule: Everyone needs a good book and a stiff drink, be they vampire, wicche, demon, or fae. No wolves, though. Ever. I have my reasons.I serve the supernatural community of San Francisco. We’ve been having some problems lately. Okay, I’m the one with the problems. The broken body of a female werewolf washed up on my doorstep. What makes sweat pool at the base of my spine, though, is realizing the scars she bears are identical to the ones I conceal. After hiding for years, I’ve been found.A protection I’ve been relying on is gone. While my wolf traits are strengthening steadily, the loss also left my mind vulnerable to attack. Someone is ensnaring me in horrifying visions intended to kill. Clive, the sexy vampire Master of the City, has figured out how to pull me out, designating himself my personal bodyguard. He’s grumpy about it, but that kiss is telling a different story. A change is taking place. It has to. The bookish bartender must become the fledgling badass.I’m a survivor. I’ll fight fang and claw to protect myself and the ones I love. And let’s face it, they have it coming.***The reviews are in: "Kelly (Welcome Home, Katie Gallagher) introduces fierce, lovable heroine Sam Quinn with this master class in storytelling and survival. Seven years ago, Sam was attacked, raped, and forcibly turned into a werewolf, putting an end to her life as she knew it. She’s since made a home for herself in San Francisco, opening a combination bookstore/bar catering exclusively to the supernatural community. A loner by nature and still contending with her trauma, she’s content to lie low without a wolf pack of her own. But when dead bodies begin piling up across the city and Sam receives a threat from an unknown source, she finds herself surrounded by a phalanx of friends she never realized she had. Among them is Clive, the leader of the city’s vampire community, whose good looks attract Sam “like a zombie to brains.” Kelly pulls off an impressive feat, weaving the sensitively handled story of Sam’s emotional recovery through a rollicking adventure. The unique setting and endearingly quirky side characters only add to the charm. Readers will delight in both the humor and the heartache of this powerful urban fantasy, and they’ll be eager to see where Sam goes next.” (Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)) "This action-packed paranormal series launch will appeal to readers who enjoy a plot-driven, female-centric journey of growth with a side of romance. Great for fans of Patricia Briggs’s Alpha and Omega series.” (Book Life (Editor’s pick))
Slave
by Cheryl Brooks"Hot, dangerous, and sexy. " --Candace Havens, author of Charmed & Deadly "I found him in the slave market on Orpheseus Prime, and even on such a god-forsaken planet as that one, their treatment of him seemed extreme. " He may be the last of a species whose sexual talents were the envy of the galaxy. Cat is an enslaved warrior from a race with a feline gene that gives him awesome beauty, fearsome strength, and sensuality and sexual prowess unmatched by any other males in the universe. Even filthy, chained, and beaten, he gives off an aura of power and virility and his feline gene gives him a special aura. Jacinth is an intergalactic trader on a rescue mission and she needs a man she can trust with her life. She has spent years pursuing her kidnapped sister from planet to planet. Now her quest leads her to a place where all the women are slaves. "Jack" needs a slave of her own-one who can masquerade as her master. Enmeshed in a tangle of deception, lust, and love, they must elude a race of violent killers and together forge a bond stronger than any chains. "A sexy adventure with a hero you can't resist!"- Candace Havens, author of Charmed & Deadly
Slave
by Wayne MansfieldRocky is keen to visit KUNT, the infamous fetish club he’s heard so much about. The stories are legendary, filling him with great anticipation. As he opens the door, his heart begins to pound. From excitement, or fear? What lies on the other side?From the minute he steps inside, he knows this is a place where anything can happen. The muffled boom, boom, boom of industrial dance music permeates the walls, and he has a sudden urge to be in amongst it all.He pushes a second door open. The space behind is dark and smoky. The music pounds in his ears as he’s confronted by a sight that almost takes his breath away. His heartbeat quickens. Little does he realize as he heads for the bar that this will be a night he’ll never forget.
Slave Girl Becomes The Queen: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yan XiaoYanYanShe was the bane of the heavens, the abandoned daughter of the Xue Clan, and a lowly and despicable criminal …Until she became his concubine, then she would ride the winds and surf through the waves, stepping onto the path of a counterattack. She would become the peerless imperial concubine!To her, the life and death of her family, the honor and honor of her family, as well as her own dignity, all had to be protected by her death!Only for him love, but in the turbulent times, uncertain.She was only willing to wash away all her splendor, and spend all her splendor, so that she could be with Elder Jun!
Slave Girl Becomes The Queen: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yan XiaoYanYanShe was the bane of the heavens, the abandoned daughter of the Xue Clan, and a lowly and despicable criminal …Until she became his concubine, then she would ride the winds and surf through the waves, stepping onto the path of a counterattack. She would become the peerless imperial concubine!To her, the life and death of her family, the honor and honor of her family, as well as her own dignity, all had to be protected by her death!Only for him love, but in the turbulent times, uncertain.She was only willing to wash away all her splendor, and spend all her splendor, so that she could be with Elder Jun!
Slave Girl Becomes The Queen: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yan XiaoYanYanShe was the bane of the heavens, the abandoned daughter of the Xue Clan, and a lowly and despicable criminal …Until she became his concubine, then she would ride the winds and surf through the waves, stepping onto the path of a counterattack. She would become the peerless imperial concubine!To her, the life and death of her family, the honor and honor of her family, as well as her own dignity, all had to be protected by her death!Only for him love, but in the turbulent times, uncertain.She was only willing to wash away all her splendor, and spend all her splendor, so that she could be with Elder Jun!
Slave Girl Becomes The Queen: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Yan XiaoYanYanShe was the bane of the heavens, the abandoned daughter of the Xue Clan, and a lowly and despicable criminal …Until she became his concubine, then she would ride the winds and surf through the waves, stepping onto the path of a counterattack. She would become the peerless imperial concubine!To her, the life and death of her family, the honor and honor of her family, as well as her own dignity, all had to be protected by her death!Only for him love, but in the turbulent times, uncertain.She was only willing to wash away all her splendor, and spend all her splendor, so that she could be with Elder Jun!