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Southern Seduction & Pleasure in His Arms: An Anthology (Once Upon a Tiara #7)
by Carolyn Hector Pamela YayeSOUTHERN SEDUCTIONBefore he takes over as president of Southern Style Glitz Beauty Pageants, Caden Archibald needs to refresh the company image. The PR job can eventually build Maggie Swayne’s media profile, though it means working for the commitmentphobe who walked out on her years before. When their history threatens the company’s reputation, Caden declares that they’re engaged. The fake proposal might save his career…but will the consummate bachelor finally lose his heart?PLEASURE IN HIS ARMSThe video about her one-night stand with Hamptons bad boy Chase Crawford could make YouTube sensation Demi Harris an even bigger social media star. The catch? The beauty-and-lifestyle expert must pretend they’re a couple to promote Chase’s new dating app. But business becomes pleasure when desire reignites. Will past heartbreak and an ex with an agenda shatter their dreams of a real-life love affair?
Southern Sun, Northern Star (Glass Alliance #3)
by Joanna HathawayBattles, revolution, and romance collide in Southern Sun, Northern Star, the conclusion to Joanna Hathaway's stunning, World Wars-inspired fantasy series.Reeling from the tragedy that beset her family, Princess Aurelia has joined the resistance in Havenspur, spying on the Northern leaders who were once her allies and determined to stop her uncle’s machinations for war. Meanwhile, her beloved pilot Athan leads his squadron into battle as the Safire wage a losing war abroad and combat growing unrest back home. When Athan is sent on leave to Havenspur following the death of a comrade, the pair reunite and rekindle their romance until Aurelia uncovers one of Athan’s secrets, a secret that could save countless lives. But exposing it to the right people will cost her Athan's trust, and this time, their shared memories of love might not be enough to stop the fateful path of destruction that threatens all they’ve fought to defend. As history unfolds around them, every move they make drives them one step closer to either recreating their parents’ shadowed past or redeeming the alliance that could bring peace. The breathtaking finale to a legendary series. Part war drama, part romance, Southern Sun, Northern Star is the epic conclusion to the Glass Alliance series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Southern Surrender: a Heartfire romance
by Kathy WillisThough recently orphaned Laura Dunstan jumps at the chance to visit her uncle's tropical plantation, she soon discovers that life in sultry Florida is afar cry from the social whirl she'd known back east. In Boston, she'd certainly never have met someone like Davey Logan, the ruggedly handsome halfbreed who treats her as no man has ever dared-and whose forbidden caress ignites irresistible desire... A man embarked on a dangerous mission, Logan won't rest until he has helped to free persecuted slaves-including those on the Dunstan estate. He has no time for a spoiled wench with more money than sense, despite her amber-eyed loveliness. But surging passion soon clouds his sense of purpose, and Logan finds himself torn between two worlds-locked in a searing embrace with a woman who thinks him no better than a savage...
Southwestern Saga: San Antonio, Albuquergue, Denver (The Southwestern Sage)
by Sara OrwigIn these three novels of westward expansion, the sun beats down on the plains during the days, but it’s passion that keeps the nights warm. The west heats up in Sara Orwig’s epic romances, showcasing three breathtaking stories of a lawless land and untamable hearts. In Denver, a man flees west to escape his past, only to lose his heart to a woman with the power to destroy him, or give him his one shot at redemption. Albuquerque brings together a pious woman and a shattered man who only have their passion in common. And in San Antonio, a man’s quest for revenge will take him into the home of his most hated enemy, and into the heart of that enemy’s beautiful daughter.
Sovereign Sheriff (Cowboys Royale #5)
by Cassie MilesAs sheriff, the law guided his decisions.As a man protecting a princess, his libido seemed to be in control...Sheriff Jake Wolf took pride in two things: his Native American heritage and his adherence to the law. So when Princess Saida Khalid came to him, desperate for answers to an unsolved case, Jake stuck to the facts-and tried not to get distracted by what he wanted. But ignoring Saida's gorgeous features and whip-smart mind were nearly impossible, especially when she claimed he was the only person who could keep her safe. Jake had every intention of maintaining a professional distance...even though he ached to hold her and promise everything would be okay. But remaining alert had to be his priority. And one touch would never be enough.
Sovereign Silk (Silken Magic #3)
by Elizabeth GilliganSovereign Silk is the third book of a series set in the mythical kingdom of Tyrrhia, where courtly politics, magic, and the silk trade intersect.The very future of Tyrrhia is endangered when assassins target Alban, the beloved king, while his wife, Queen Idala, lies on the brink of death after giving birth to quadruplets whose conception was marked by dark magic. With the king and queen’s firstborn son far too young to assume the throne should the worst befall, all five children will end up in the care of the queen’s brother, Duke Stefano, and his Romani Duchessa, Luciana, who are expecting their own fairy-blessed child.At this uncertain time, magical and diabolical plots converge, threatening the young heirs, their guardians, and the peace and stability of the kingdom. Stefano and Luciana must walk the tightrope of political intrigues that threaten all they hold dear, and through their wits and derring-do—aided by the power and skills of the Rom—preserve their children, their peoples and their kingdom.
Soviet Specter
by Don PendletonA customs bust in New York alerts Mack Bolan to a heroin smuggling operation run by Russian gangsters. His mission is three pronged: find the brain behind the enterprise, smash the network that stretches from New York to Moscow and protect the beautiful Russian witness from enforcers working around the clock to kill her. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT Undercover — as a rogue cop on the take — Bolan penetrates the drug ring and finds tentacles reaching deep into the U.S. justice system. Shooting his way out of a blood bath at every turn, the Executioner winds his way through the maze of corruption and death, delivering the kind of payback these criminals have coming to them.
Soy quien soy (Identidades ocultas #Volumen 1)
by Carmen AlemanySolo el verdadero amor permitirá tomar decisiones sin sentirse culpable. Alix, a punto de sucumbir a su instinto, viaja a París junto a su amiga Salomé para intentar iniciar una nueva vida. Lejos de sus intenciones, sus impulsos más salvajes cobran fuerza y cede a los placeres más oscuros de su condición inmortal. Después de que Yvan Taret, un vampiro con una ideología y costumbres sociales completamente diferentes a la suyas, impida que cometa un nuevo asesinato descubrirá que sus destinos están unidos para siempre. Juntos emprenderán un complicado camino que los mantendrá de puntillas sobre la delgada línea que separa el amor y el odio. ¿Podrá Alix controlar su naturaleza para aceptar y respetar a Yvan? ¿Sacrificará Yvan todo aquello por lo que lucha y lo que le ha sido enseñado?Solo la perseverancia y la comprensión podrán elevar al máximo el amor y la pasión de estos inmortales sin que ninguno de ellos sea herido por el camino.
Soy toda tuya
by Susan AndersenLa ternura de él y la fogosidad de ella: un cóctel explosivo... El último lugar en el que Catherine MacPherson imaginaba encontrarse era sentada en un autobús, esposada a un malhumorado cazarrecompensas. Justo dos horas antes, ese pedazo de hombre se presentó de improviso en su casa, la confundió con su errática hermana gemela, una «bailarina» de Miami, y se la llevó en volandas en sus enormes brazos. Y no importa lo sexy que sea y lo bien que le sienten los pantalones: ¡Catherine está furiosa! Pero a Sam McKade nadie le engaña con el viejo truco de las hermanas gemelas. Al fin tiene consigo a la guapísima pelirroja y no va a permitir que se le escape. El problema es que la chica resulta ser mucho más dulce y elegante de lo que parecía, y que los besos de ambos son de un voltaje tan alto que alguien podría llegar a quemarse.
Sozinha com Mr. Darcy
by Abigail Reynolds Maria Regina BarbutoElizabeth Bennet não pode imaginar nada pior do que ficar retida por uma tempestade de neve, em uma pequena cabana, com o orgulhoso e desagradável Mr. Darcy. Mas estar presa lá por dias – e noites – com um Mr. Darcy ferido e confuso, que continua a dizer as coisas mais estranhas sobre ela, é ainda pior. Pelo menos, ele possui a habilidade útil de acender uma lareira para impedi-los de se congelarem até a morte. Mas, quando ele coloca seus braços ao redor dela, ela descobre que a lareira não é o único lugar onde ele sabe como alimentar o fogo. E a pequena gatinha semicongelada que ele encontra em uma pilha de lenha não está demonstrando ser uma boa dama de companhia. Ela realmente não acredita nas promessas dele em se casar com ela, caso alguém descubra que eles passaram duas noites sozinhos, especialmente depois de saber que ele foi traído por outra mulher no passado. Quando seus piores medos se tornam realidade e sua reputação está em farrapos, ela não se surpreende ao descobrir que Mr. Darcy simplesmente evaporou, deixando-a sem outra opção além de encontrar um marido o mais rápido possível, antes que sua família inteira fique arruinada. Qualquer marido, não importa o quanto ela não goste dele. Mesmo que ela não consiga parar de pensar em Mr. Darcy...
Spa
by Olivia De GroveSeeking rejuvenation and rest, six very different people converge at a lush Caribbean spa on the island of St. Christoph and find more than they had bargained for: mystery, intrigue, and romance. Successful and single journalist Joyce Redmond, who is on assignment to root out the nitty gritty on the other guests, has been so busy working on her career that she has forgotten to work on her life. Cliff Eastman, the romantic over-the-hill movie star and heartthrob, is watching his career fade through the bottom of a bottle. Cathy Stewart, the overweight, frustrated housewife, who cringes each time her husband calls her his "big mama," is intent on finding a way to shed that image. Maxine Kraft, married for twenty-five years needs only a little more courage to face the world as a single woman. Finally, there is Belle Taylor and her famous teen idol daughter, Regina, who both need to find a way to stop hating each other. Fortunately, the Spa at St. Christoph has something for everyone. Yet, behind the luxurious façade of this retreat awaits a mystery for which they had not bargained.
Space
by Emily Sue HarveyEmily Sue Harvey's work touches readers in profound ways. Coffee Time Romance called Song of Renewal, "a must-read book for anyone doing a little soul searching." Of Flavors, Black Diamond's Book Reviews said, "I loved everything about this book! This is just an all around excellent book that is sure to bring memories back from times when life was a lot more simple." And, in speaking of Homefires, The Book Tree said, "Emily Sue Harvey has now become a new favorite author for me after reading this book."Now, in Space, Emily Sue delivers us a deeply moving story of a family on the brink. Dan and Deede Stowe have worked for years, planning and saving for their idyllic retirement years. Just when they finally are about to realize their dream, their adult, recovering drug-addict daughter, Faith, moves back in with them and everything changes. Their "miracle child", complete with druggie baggage, upsets the tranquil balance of the Stowe's existence. Private romantic moments evaporate. Faith's endless needs intrude hour by hour, devouring both their finances, their emotions, and most crucially, their space. In turn, Faith finds herself bereft of everything she cherished most, her health, her marriage, her child, her family, her reputation and, most of all, a space to call her own.Amid chaotic challenges, all three battle to find peace with each other, a harmony that doggedly eludes them. For the sake of family solidarity, each is forced to sacrifice elemental components of self, until desperation turns them one against the other. Will love be enough to turn the tide? Is it strong enough to warm again hearts grown cold? Space is a vivid, candid, and life-affirming story from a masterful storyteller of the heart.
Space and Narrative in the Nineteenth-Century British Historical Novel
by Tom BraggDemonstrating that nineteenth-century historical novelists played their rational, trustworthy narrators against shifting and untrustworthy depictions of space and place, Tom Bragg argues that the result was a flexible form of fiction that could be modified to reflect both the different historical visions of the authors and the changing aesthetic tastes of the reader. Bragg focuses on Scott, William Harrison Ainsworth, and Edward Bulwer Lytton, identifying links between spatial representation and the historical novel's multi-generic rendering of history and narrative. Even though their understanding of history and historical process could not be more different, all writers employed space and place to mirror narrative, stimulate discussion, interrogate historical inquiry, or otherwise comment beyond the rational, factual narrator's point of view. Bragg also traces how landscape depictions in all three authors' works inculcated heroic masculine values to show how a dominating theme of the genre endures even through widely differing versions of the form. In taking historical novels beyond the localized questions of political and regional context, Bragg reveals the genre's relevance to general discussions about the novel and its development. Nineteenth-century readers of the novel understood historical fiction to be epic and serious, moral and healthful, patriotic but also universal. Space and Narrative in the Nineteenth-Century British Historical Novel takes this readership at its word and acknowledges the complexity and diversity of the form by examining one of its few continuous features: a flexibly metaphorical valuation of space and place.
The Space Between: A Novel
by Ruth WolffLonely, desolate years had passed before Kate Herrick met Jared Beacham. He was the one man who understood her, who looked into those spaces between. Bound together in an all encompassing love, they refused to let the world beat them down.
The Space Between
by Brenna YovanoffA transcendent novel about a demon girl's search for love, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Replacement Everything burns in Pandemonium, a city in Hell made of chrome and steel, where there is no future and life is an expanse of frozen time. That's where Daphne--the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer--waits, wondering what lies in store for her. Will she become a soulless demon like her sisters? Or follow in the footsteps of her brother Obie, whose life is devoted to saving lost souls on Earth? But when Obie saves a troubled boy named Truman from the brink of death and then goes missing, Daphne is catapulted on a mission to Earth, with Truman as her guide. As Daphne and Truman search for Obie, they discover what it means to love and be human in a world where human is the hardest thing to be.
The Space between Here & Now
by Sarah SukPerfect for fans of They Both Die at the End and You’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories.Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life.When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered before—she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn’t match up with the story of how her mom left—at least, not the version she’s always heard from her dad.Desperate for answers, Aimee travels to Korea, where she unravels the mystery of her memories, the truth about her mother, and the reason she keeps returning to certain moments in her life. Along the way, she realizes she’ll need to reconcile her past in order to save her present.From acclaimed author Sarah Suk comes an aching, powerful exploration of memory, grief, and the painful silences we must overcome to discover our truest selves.
The Space Between Us
by Melissa IngoldsbyJack leaves his unhappy home in the countryside for New York and the local art scene. One day he lingers in a jazz café and is entranced by a theremin performance. Soon he meets the artist, a raven-haired man named Tegan.Their friendship soon deepens into something more, but in the process Jack’s repressed memories begin to surface. His family is a ghost that continues to haunt him. He has to go back home to face his past, but how will these painful events affect his relationship with Tegan?
The Space Between You and Me
by Julie True KingsleyFor Clem, summers are for Maine—for wandering the blueberry barrens, helping her grandmother on the farm, and stargazing with her parents. But her grandmother is gone, she hasn’t talked to her mom in months, and her dad is devoted to the family business. Now, all Clem wants to think about is a dance audition that could get her into Juilliard. She doesn’t need another distraction. Then she meets Rico. He’s nothing like the boys back home in LA or the boys in Maine, either. His secrets rival her own and as they grow closer, she must confront the hidden realities of places she thought she knew. In Julie True Kingsley’s debut novel, Clem and Rico’s worlds are threatening to tear them apart. Can they bridge the space between them before summer is just a memory?
Space Hopper: the most recommended debut of 2021
by Helen FisherTHE MOST EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT OF 2021This is a story about taking a leap of faithAnd believing the unbelievable They say those we love never truly leave us, and I&’ve found that to be true. But not in the way you might expect. In fact, none of this is what you&’d expect. I&’ve been visiting my mother who died when I was eight.And I&’m talking about flesh and blood, tea-and-biscuits-on-the-table visiting here. Right now, you probably think I&’m going mad. Let me explain… Although Faye is happy with her life, the loss of her mother as a child weighs on her mind even more now that she is a mother herself. So she is amazed when, in an extraordinary turn of events, she finds herself back in her childhood home in the 1970s. Faced with the chance to finally seek answers to her questions – but away from her own family – how much is she willing to give up for another moment with her mother? Space Hopper is an original and poignant story about mothers, memories and moments that shape life. *** Praise for Space Hopper *** 'A nostalgic, time-travelling romp' The Independent &‘Uplifting&’ - Cosmopolitan &‘A quirky book full of wisdom&’ – Woman & Home &‘I really enjoyed Space Hopper. It&’s such an unusual, intriguing novel. It&’s the first in ages that actually *interested* me&’ Marian Keyes &‘Prepare to be entranced by this slightly bonkers novel. […] Brilliantly exploring themes of grief, love and loss, and peppered with cultural references that will delight anyone who grew up in the 1970s, Space Hopper will draw you in and keep you hooked right up until the last page&’ – Heat, Book of the Week &‘Conjuring up Rowan Coleman&’s The Summer Of Impossible Things and The Time Traveller&’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Space Hopper is the story of Faye who has a happy and loved life but lost her mother as a young girl. Then she stumbles across a way to travel back through to time to 1977, where she meets both her mother and her younger self. It sounds bonkers but it&’s beautiful and explores grief, acceptance and love – providing much-needed solace right now&’ Stylist &‘This is a magical, moving story about past and present, grief and healing, choices and yearning. A heart-warming, touching novel&’ Platinum &‘It&’s hard to believe that this is a debut, it&’s so confidently written. This is a story that will sing to all&’ Woman&’s Way &‘A quirky story, full of love and laughter&’ Best &‘Filled with nostalgic references, this heartfelt book is a lesson on living in the here and now&’ My Weekly &‘Quirky, magical and wise. A wistful reflection on the love between a mother and daughter' Woman / Woman&’s Weekly &‘Unprecedented times call for unprecedented novels…sounds odd but it works because of Fisher&’s beautifully clear writing and the radiant sincerity of the heroine...Love, childhood, motherhood; whether you can or should fix the past, it&’s all in this amazing book' Daily Mail 'A quirky, nostalgic tale' Daily Express
Space, Man
by Sharon Maria BidwellWhoever said space was cold, never found love from the stars ...Some people never learn. This is the tune playing once again in Alex Beaumont’s head when he sees a vision in white attracting odd glances in the quiet little seaside resort of Padstow. He came to get away from it all, to bury himself in work, to forget every man he ever falls for eventually needs to get away ... from him.Adrift in the universe, Mani searches for a place to call home. The planet he finds is cold and inhospitable, not at all what he was expecting. He feels lost and alone, until a stranger’s smile warms him. And with that smile comes another kind of heat, one he’s never before experienced.Love is not what Alex ever imagined it to be. They say space is infinite, but the distance between what Alex wants and what he has experienced romantically seems to be growing ... until now. Like a shooting star, he’s about to fall long and hard. Will he crash and burn, or find the love he’s always dreamed of when looking at the night sky?
The Spacetime Pool
by Catherine AsaroA collection that includes the Nebula Award–winning titular novella and &“Light and Shadow,&” the story that begins the Saga of the Skolian Empire series. In &“The Spacetime Pool,&” recent MIT grad Janelle Aulair is hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains when a man appears out of nowhere to request her help. Shaken by his impossible appearance, she steps away—and falls through a portal onto a beach in another universe. That&’s when Dominick, the man who waylaid Janelle, reveals she is part of a prophecy. It foretells a bizarre future: if Dominick marries Janelle, he&’ll depose his twin brother and become Emperor of the land. If Dominick doesn&’t marry her, his brother—a brutal tyrant who will do anything to keep his throne—will murder him. Janelle finds herself caught in a conflict that could destroy the realm. If that&’s not mind-blowing enough, she discovers books that prove this civilization achieved interstellar travel five centuries ago. Yet now they&’re living in a culture that doesn&’t have electricity, riding two-horned creatures that definitely aren&’t horses, and sword-fighting. To find her way home, Janelle must figure out what happened between then and now . . .The Spacetime Pool also includes Catherine Asaro&’s first-ever published story, &“Light and Shadow,&” featuring Kelric, a popular character from the Saga of the Skolian Empire series, and an illustrated essay on the math in her fiction titled &“A Poetry of Angles and Dreams.&”Praise for Catherine Asaro &“Readers seeking the harmonious meld of hard SF&’s rigor and human chemistry&’s heat should read Catherine Asaro&’s fiction.&” —SciFi Weekly
Spades
by Rose MastersOwen Hart&’s wits—and his supernatural ability to read others&’ emotions—give him an edge at the poker table, but his luck runs out when he gets hauled in to explain his suspicious success to the owner of Spades Casino. Or does it? Leo Ellis is a successful businessman and criminal who launders money for other mobsters. Owen fascinates him. Sensing there is more to the man than meets the eye, Leo offers him a job as a waiter/sex-optional escort and moves Owen in. But things get complicated when Leo&’s fascination deepens into something else, and then even more so when they fall into bed together. Having dealt with years of drama and secrecy, Owen feels vulnerable opening up to Leo. The whirlwind romance also puts Leo into a position that he never anticipated. Their emotions are tested further when Leo's most dangerous rival kidnaps Owen to use as a bargaining chip. Will Leo and his men be able to rescue him and keep him safe? Will Leo's second-in-command ever get enough of Owen's cupcakes? With any luck, love may be in the cards at Spades.
Spaghetti Western (Delectable)
by Em LynleyA Novel in the Delectable SeriesCordon Bleu-trained chef Riley Emerson arrives in Aspen, Colorado for a summer at the best restaurant in town, only to discover his jerk of a boyfriend has dumped him, leaving his heart and his plans in tatters. Doubting himself and longing for a change of pace, he takes a low-paying position at the Rocking Z guest ranch, though he expects nature up close and personal won't hold a candle to his exciting Paris lifestyle. When born-and-bred cattle rancher Colby Zane spots a newcomer being pawed at by a passel of horny cowboys at Aspen's Club Rawhide, he rushes in, throws the guy over his shoulder, and rescues him. Sober, Riley Emerson is sweet and sexy, but not interested in more than a one-night stand. Still, Colby's over the moon when Riley later arrives as the new cook on his family's ranch. But all's not well at the Rocking Z. Unsurmountable financial problems force them to seek a cash infusion from outside investor Fitz Wellington. Fitz is hot for Colby, and he won't sign on the dotted line without some very personal incentives. The future of the ranch is at stake, and Colby's just that desperate, but saving the Z might mean losing Riley.
The Spaniard's Baby Bargain (Expecting!)
by Helen BianchinA billionaire single dad strikes a deal with beautiful TV reporter in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Billionaire Manolo del Guardo has been dumped—by his nanny. He needs someone to care for his six-month-old daughter . . . fast! Ariane Celeste is a Sydney TV reporter sent to interview the rags-to-riches tycoon, and she’s surprised to find out that he’s also a devoted father . . . in a bind! Ariane is persuaded to look after the baby . . . temporarily. But Manolo wants to keep Ariane—not just in the nursery, but also in the bedroom. So he wastes no time in proposing a new bargain: that Ariane take over permanently—as his wife!Originally published in 2004.
The Spaniard's Blackmailed Bride
by Trish MoreyBlackmailed into marriage to save her family, Briar Davenport aims to remain a virgin bride--for she despises her husband, Diablo Barrentes! But when the sexy Spaniard touches her, Briar loses all her resolve and reason!Yet despite their passion, can a marriage of convenience--born out of revenge--ever be anything more? As secrets are revealed, Briar comes to realize that with Diablo it is better the devil you know. . . .