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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. . . .
The Spaniards Defiant Virgin
by Jennie LucasIn his Spanish castillo Marcos Ramirez has been planning his retribution for the Winter family. . . . And now it's time. Marcos will take Tamsin and destroy her family. But Tamsin isn't the hedonistic society girl he expected. She's beautiful and courageous--bedding her will be sweet. And it's then that Marcos realizes Tamsin's a virgin, and innocent of all she's been accused of!
The Spaniard's Innocent Maiden: The Cowboy's Orphan Bride The Spaniard's Innocent Maiden Captive Of The Viking
by Greta GilbertA love to treasure . . . “A sweeping historical tale of 1500s culture clash . . . This is a fantastic adventure, comparable to any modern thriller.” —Fresh FictionBenicio Villafuerte sailed to the New World to seek his fortune. But his treasure map is impossible to decipher. He needs a guide, and discovering an innocent native woman in trouble is the perfect opportunity. He’ll buy her freedom if she’ll help him on his hunt . . .Tula never imagined the adventure Benicio would take her on—for when their dangerous days explode into sensuous nights, she is brought to life. And soon she embarks on her own quest . . . to capture the conquistador’s heart!“Gilbert’s passion for ancient history imbues her tales with authenticity [and] immerses readers in a long-lost culture.” —RT Book Reviews
The Spaniard's Last-Minute Wife (Innocent Stolen Brides #2)
by Caitlin CrewsShe was a perfect stranger, and now she&’s the billionaire&’s wife…in this scandalous marriage romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews.From uninvited wedding guest…to emergency bride! Librarian Geraldine Casey scrapes by while raising her late cousin&’s infant daughter. So when she sees the announcement for Lionel Asensio&’s lavish, no-expense-spared wedding, she drops everything…to go demand he take responsibility for the daughter she believes is his!Sneaking into the ceremony, Geraldine is just in time to see the ruthless Spaniard being jilted. Her shocked, involuntary response is met with his furious, magnetic gaze… Perhaps that&’s why, when Lionel leads her to the altar, still in need of a convenient wife, innocent Geraldine finds herself saying &“I do&”! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Innocent Stolen Brides books: Book 1: The Desert King's Kidnapped VirginBook 2: The Spaniard's Last-Minute Wife
The Spaniard's Love-Child (Latin Lovers)
by Kim LawrenceHe wants her for one night only...Spanish billionaire Raul Carreras is used to getting what he wants: Nell Rose will be his for one night, and for his pleasure!...and then she becomes pregnant with his child!Raul's red-hot seduction is impossible to resist. But when Nell falls pregnant with her Spanish lover's child, will she tell him? They speak the language of passion...
The Spaniard's Marriage Demand (A\mediterranean Marriage Ser. #8)
by Maggie CoxA stormy Spanish night brings together a filmmaker and a librarian in what might be love in this captivating romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.From a Spanish seduction . . .Spanish film director Leandro Reyes’s handsome features and commanding presence made women go weak at the knees. But he made Isabella Deluce feel as if she was different from all the rest. Only in the cold morning light did she realize that she was just another notch on his belt.To a Mediterranean marriage . . .Or was she? Their passionate night together created a lasting consequence that Leandro could not ignore. His solution: to demand that Isabella marry him!
The Spaniard's Passion (The Galvan Brides #2)
by Jane PorterSophie knew she could never give in to heroverwhelming attraction to South Americanmillionaire Alonso Galván. So she agreed to aloveless marriage to a man who left her with a pileof gambling debts. But Alonso has never renouncedhis vow that, one day, Sophie will be his! Now,finding her alone and widowed, it seems hisprayers have been answered. At last he can showher what real passion is all about—and that hemeans to make her his bride!
The Spaniard's Pleasurable Vengeance: The Greek's Temporary Fiancée / The Spaniard's Pleasurable Vengeance (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Lucy MonroeA billionaire’s plan for merciless revenge involves sizzling pleasure in this spicy enemies-to-lovers romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Ruthless tycoon Basilio Perez, famed for his familial loyalty, has a new target in sight. Miranda Smith is poised to bring the Perez name into disrepute—she must be stopped! But when he meets Miranda, Basilio is captivated by her shy appeal. To uncover Randi’s secrets, his plan for revenge becomes one of lingering, passionate seduction . . . that tests his iron control to the limit!A tale of passion, revenge and redemption . . .
The Spaniard's Pregnancy Proposal
by Kim LawrenceAntonio Rochas attracts women like moths to a flame. Casual affairs are his calling card. . . until he meets Fleur. She's uninterested and unavailable--and like a red rag to a bull! Forced by an unfortunate accident to stay at Antonio's luxury mansion, Fleur is caught up in his whirlwind of passionate seduction. But now Antonio wants more--and he knows just how he'll get it: by making Fleur pregnant!
The Spaniard's Pregnant Bride
by Maisey Yates"You'll be mine. You'll be my wife." With her identity concealed, Allegra Valenti enters Italy's most glorious masquerade ball determined to make happy memories to sustain her through her impending coldly arranged betrothal. But a passionate encounter with a masked stranger has consequences that tear apart her dutiful life. Brooding Spanish duke Cristian Acosta cannot believe the masked siren he let his guard down for was his best friend's sister-the pampered heiress he grew up despising. To safeguard the Acosta legacy, Cristian must adorn Allegra with a trinket of his own-a gold wedding band!
Spaniard's Seduction
by Tessa RadleyThe white-hot desire for venganza--revenge--had driven Rafaelo Carreras, Marques de Las Carreras, for years. Now, at last, the ruthless Spanish aristocrat had come to New Zealand, to take what was rightfully his from the wealthy, powerful, hated Saxon family. Seducing Caitlyn Ross, the Saxons' beautiful young winemaker, was child's play for a man like him--and the perfect way to get what he wanted. But as he came to know this woman, to taste her beguiling blend of inocencia and pasión, he wondered if he was the one being seduced. . . .
Spaniard's Shock Heirs
by null Michelle SmartSpaniard's Shock Heirs is a twin pregnancy, marriage reunited, Spanish billionaire romance by Michelle Smart. She&’s upped the ante… by carrying the Spaniard&’s twins! The stakes are always high at billionaire hotelier Diaz Martinez&’s exclusive poker game, never more so than when his estranged wife, Rose, approaches the table. She makes the requisite ten-million-dollar bet, then drops her bombshell: she&’s pregnant…with his heirs! Their electrifying night was the last time Rose saw her husband. Now he&’s insisting they raise their daughters together, she&’s torn… Her children deserve a father, but she risks reawakening feelings she believes Diaz can&’t return. Especially as breathing the same air as him brings their chemistry roaring back to life!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Spaniard's Stolen Bride (Brides of Innocence #2)
by Maisey YatesStolen for the Spaniard’s inheritance…Will her innocence be his undoing?For notoriously ruthless Diego Navarro, kidnapping and marrying his brother’s shy fiancée seems a perfectly sensible way to secure his inheritance! Yet when Liliana Hart willingly goes with him, Diego is reluctantly intrigued… Though the heat of their marriage bed is scorching, it’s the intensity of their connection that pushes Diego to the edge. But is it powerful enough to redeem this dark-hearted billionaire?Feel the heat in this intense marriage of convenience!
The Spaniard's Surprise Love-Child (Passion in Paradise #11)
by Kim LawrenceA teacher’s world is shaken up when her billionaire ex returns to claim their daughter in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Softhearted Gwen had always dreamed of the day tycoon Rio would discover their child. Yet the reality is astounding! Because when the brooding Spaniard sweeps back into her life, he demands their daughter—and her!Rio will not walk away from his daughter. Even if he must defy his number one rule, honed after years of bitter experience, and let Gwen into his billion-dollar world. Yet a place in his bed is all Rio can offer—no matter how much Gwen tempts him to offer more . . .
The Spaniard's Untouched Bride (Brides of Innocence #1)
by Maisey YatesTo save her inheritance…His price is marriage!Camilla Alvarez refuses to abandon her beloved horses when formidable tycoon Matias Navarro acquires her family’s renowned rancho. Instead, she disguises herself as his stable boy! Yet when Camilla’s charade is discovered, Matias offers her an even more shocking role—as his wife! Innocent Camilla is transformed into a bride deserving of his diamonds, but their convenient marriage is transformed by the scalding heat of their wedding night…Lose yourself in this tale of innocence and desire…
The Spaniard's Virgin Housekeeper
by Diana HamiltonIzzy Makepeace's only option is to take a housekeeping job with the powerful Garcia family.Spanish billionaire Cayo Garcia thinks he's seen Izzy's type before: out for all she can get! But then her innocence surprises him; sweet Isabel is ripe for seduction. Cayo is used to having his demands met--and Izzy's position as housekeeper puts her directly at his beck and call!
Spaniard's Waitress Wife
by Kate HewittA Cinderella, runaway bride, second chance, Spanish billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Kate Hewitt. Married in haste… Reunited in passion? A cocktail waitress and a Spanish aristocrat? Their passionate whirlwind romance had everyone convinced—until Mia ran away weeks into their marriage, after a painful loss created an emotional chasm they couldn&’t cross. But Santos has finally found her… Vows are forever, as far as Santos is concerned. He insists Mia come home to Seville, but she carries too much heartbreak to return. Santos changes tack, using desire rather than demands to reclaim his runaway wife. But he must confront their past and expose his own vulnerabilities, for Mia to trust him with hers…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Spaniard's Wedding Revenge: Claiming The Virgin's Baby / The Spaniard's Wedding Revenge (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Jackie AshendenFrom destitute……to wearing the Spaniard’s diamond!There’s something familiar about the penniless yet fiery woman Cristiano Velazquez saves from the Paris streets. Yes, the redheaded wildcat makes his blood run red-hot. But it’s not until he gives her a job cleaning his mansion that it hits him. She’s his nemesis’s long-lost daughter!Securing Leonie’s hand in marriage would allow him to take the one thing his enemy cares about—just as he once took everything that mattered from Cristiano. His first step? Convincing his newest—most defiant—employee to meet him at the altar!