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Still Thinking of You
by Adele ParksRich has always been skeptical about falling in love. Natasha has always fully expected to. And when these two find each other, they win the entire True Love package -- tenderness and hot sex and open-eyed kisses. Long weekends in bed and talk of marriage and babies. The kind of love where there's no room for secrets. That, after all, is what Tash says will keep them going strong: total and complete honesty. Now Rich and Tash are engaged, and Rich's old school friends crash into their love cocoon with big plans for celebrating, along with spouses and significant others, on a trip to a stunning French ski resort. But a lot can happen in a week that's meant to capture the free-spirited fun they all shared a decade ago. And in the glare of a whiteout on the slopes, Tash crosses paths with the one secret Rich should have kept: his colorful, vivacious, needy ex-lover, Jayne.
Still Waters
by Emma Carlson BerneHannah can't wait to head to a secluded lake house for a romantic weekend with her boyfriend, Colin. But once Hannah and Colin get there, things start to seem a bit...off. They can't find the lake town on any map. The house they are staying in looks as if someone's been living there, even though it's been deserted for years. And Colin begins acting strangely--he's distant, staying up all night, taking hundreds of pictures of a certain rowboat instead of spending time with Hannah. And even though he's usually so sweet, Colin starts to act aggressive, sometimes even violent. What Hannah thought was the perfect escape is becoming her worst nightmare, and she's not sure she'll make it out alive....
Still Waters: The Island\Below the Surface
by Karen Harper Heather GrahamNew York Times bestselling authors Heather Graham and Karen Harper team up with two fan-favorite stories that prove still waters run deep... The Island by Heather Graham On a weekend vacation, Beth Anderson is unnerved when she discovers a skull on the beach. As she starts to look into this mysterious find, handsome stranger Keith Henson seems to appear everywhere she goes. He claims to be keeping an eye on her safety, but Beth senses other motives. When a body washes ashore, she may need more help than she bargained for. Because investigating is a dangerous game, and someone wants to stop Beth from playing. Below the Surface by Karen Harper Briana Devon knows her twin sister would never deliberately leave her, but when she surfaces after a dive, Daria and their boat have vanished. Fighting rough waves and a fast-approaching storm, Bree barely makes it to shore, where Cole De Roca revives her. Bound to Cole by the harrowing experience, she seeks his help as she struggles to understand what happened to her sister-and what her twin, whom she thought she knew so well, might be hiding.
Still Waters: A Novel
by Tami HoagThe deepest waters hide the darkest secrets....When the body of a murdered man literally falls at Elizabeth Stuart's feet, she's able to wash away the blood--but not the terror. Unwelcome newcomers to Still Creek, Minnesota, she and her troubled teenage son are treated with suspicion by the locals, including the sheriff. Yet nothing will stop her from digging beneath the town's placid surface for the truth--except the killer.Running from a messy divorce, Elizabeth believed buying a small-town newspaper offered a fresh start for herself and her son. But idyllic Still Creek, nestled in the heart of lush Amish farmlands, hides secrets dangerous enough to push someone to commit murder. Now Elizabeth must risk everything to save herself and her son, and to unmask the killer...before the current of evil flowing through Still Creek drags her under.When Elizabeth Stuart searched for a quiet, peaceful home for herself and her son, Still Creek seemed perfect. Nestled in the heart of lush Amish farmlands, this small, idyllic Minnesota town would allow her to put a shattering divorce behind her. But the locals were noticeably cool to the newcomer--who was rumored to be a gold-digger--especially when she started stirring up controversy with her newspaper. And now when a murdered body literally falls at her feet, she has a slight credibility problem...particularly with the arrogant sheriff whose blue eyes seem to know her darkest secrets.An ex-pro athlete who had returned to Still Creek a hero, Sheriff Dane Jantzen doesn't have much use for the media--especially not in the form of this glamorous, gutsy outsider who spells trouble with every word she prints. So when she becomes his suspect in a vicious crime, the last thing Dane expects is the jolt of attraction at their every encounter.Elizabeth would soon challenge Dane's every assumption, including the one that he's better off without love. But as they risk everything to uncover the truth, the current of evil that contaminates Still Creek threatens to pull them both under...From the Paperback edition.
Still Waters
by Rhodes Crystal VBev Cameron is smart, sexy and sophisticated. She is also the mother of singing superstar Darnell Cameron. Bev is a woman who has it all. What she doesn't have, she doesn't need.Hollywood agent Ray Wilson is a mover and a shaker in Tinseltown. What he wants, he knows how to get - except when it comes to Bev Cameron. Ray has been infatuated with her for years, but she's older than he is and has openly declared her distaste for him. What is a man to do?It takes murder and intrigue to form a bond between these two powerful personalities, but just when it looks like love will conquer all, a shocking secret is uncovered that threatens to rock both their worlds and tear their lives apart.
Still Waters by F.E. Feeley Jr.
by F. E. Feeley JrMemoirs of the Human WraithsPromise, Michigan is very much like every other small town across the state. Built on the edge of a lake, the homes sit in neat little rows in cute little neighborhoods. During the summer Promise bustles with tourists who come to spend their vacation dollars and enjoy the lake's refreshingly cold water. But Promise holds a terrible secret. In the center of the lake is an abandoned island where a curse is rumored to wait for victims, unabated and deadly. Most think it's just a story, something used to keep kids out of trouble. Still, everyone gives it a wide berth. Everyone except Bret and Adam. They dare to venture out the night of Bret's birthday. When they declared their love and promise to get married, they believe no one else heard their whispered words--but they are wrong. Five years after Adam dies, Bret returns to his family to heal. But someone is killing the people of Promise in random acts of violence. Bret, with the help of FBI agent Jeff McAllister, must discover the identity of a murderer with death on his mind and revenge in his heart.
Still With Me (With Me Ser. #3)
by Jessica CunsoloTogether . . . until the very endJessica Cunsolo’s epic romance that began in She’s With Me comes to a heart-stopping conclusion.Love has never been easy for Amelia Collins and Aiden Parker. They’ve faced every imaginable challenge: car wrecks, stalker attacks, evil fathers, wicked rivals, falling for each other, and finally giving in to their feelings.So it’s no surprise that just as Aiden and Amelia begin to plan their future, a new threat emerges that could destroy everything. As Amelia once again attempts to protect those she loves, she inadvertently leaves a trail of clues behind, and her stalker is hot on her trail.Faced with an impossible choice between love and survival, Amelia and Aiden’s devotion to each other is tested like never before. But it may be no match for a cold-blooded killer.The thrilling finale in the With Me series is sure to take your breath away . . .
Stille Nächte (Mangrove Stories (Deutsch))
by Mary CalmesEin Titel der Mangrove Stories SerieKelly Seaton hat ein wunderbares Leben. Er hat seine eigene Firma für Landschaftsgärtnerei, ein hübsches kleines Haus und seinen besten Freund, Cosimo Renaldi, sowie Coz‘ verrückte Familie, die Kelly als einen der ihren adoptiert haben. Sicher, nachts ist es ein wenig einsam, aber es ist ein guter Deal und Kelly kann es sich nicht erlauben, alles zu ruinieren, indem er zugibt, dass er mehr von Coz will – immer mehr gewollt hat. Dann kommt Kellys Vergangenheit in die Stadt und bringt schlechte Erinnerungen und verletzte Gefühle mit sich, die anfangen an Kelly zu nagen und Coz versteht einfach nicht, warum Kelly ihn nicht die Stärke und Stütze sein lässt, die Kelly immer für ihn gewesen ist. Sie haben schon den Krieg durchgestanden, Coz‘ schreckliche Verletzung und haben sich neue Karrieren in Mangrove, Florida, aufgebaut. Warum sollten sie ihre Vergangenheit nicht gemeinsam bewältigen und ihre Zukunft voller stiller Nächte beginnen?
A Stillness of Chimes
by Meg MoseleyWhat if the pain of the past revealed an unknown sacrifice that changes everything? When teacher Laura Gantt comes home to Prospect, Georgia to settle her recently-deceased mother's household, the last thing she expects to encounter is a swirl of rumors about the father she lost to the lake twelve years ago--that he has reportedly been seen around town. Elliott Gantt's body was never found and he was presumed dead. Reeling from the sharp loss of a parent, Laura must now grapple with painful memories surrounding her father's disappearance and the sense of abandonment she experienced after his death. Life-long friend and former beau Sean Halloran wants nothing more than to protect Laura from the far-fetched stories of Elliott's resurrection and to care for her, but he has his own reasons, troubling echoes from his childhood, to put Elliott's disappearance to rest. Working together, Laura and Sean begin to uncover the truth, one mired in the wooded peaks and deep waters of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Prospect. Can they fathom how many secrets the steep hills hold? With surprising facts revealed, will Laura be able to understand the sacrificial choices made that forever changed her life? And can love and a peace with God be rekindled in her heart after so much time has passed?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Stillwater Trilogy
by Brenda NovakNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Novak brings you a trilogy that Publishers Weekly called "a great read." Every town has its secrets-and Stillwater, Mississippi, has more than most! Starting with a murder almost twenty years ago... DEAD SILENCE There's a body buried behind a farmhouse. Grace Montgomery knows who it is and why it happened. She's kept her mouth shut all this time. But now, after thirteen years away, she comes back to Stillwater to confront the past. Widower Kennedy Archer is from a prominent family and he's running for mayor. He needs to stay as far away from the lovely Grace with her toxic history. And yet...he can't. DEAD GIVEAWAY The Reverend Lee Barker went missing and is presumed dead. In fact, the townsfolk believe he was murdered by his stepson, Clay Montgomery, although they can't prove it. Meanwhile, Allie McCormick, a cold case detective from Chicago, comes home to Stillwater to start over. Her instincts tell her he didn't kill the reverend. But then she learns more about Barker and she has to wonder whether Clay took justice into his own hands! DEAD RIGHT Barker's car has just been found... And there's something in the trunk that proves he didn't just drive away. There're more to this case. So his daughter, Madeline, hires a private investigator-even if the cops don't like it. Even if her family doesn't like it. But then P.I. Hunter Solozano starts to uncover some shocking evidence.... Three compelling connected novels of suspense from award-winning writer Brenda Novak. DEAD SILENCE, DEAD GIVEAWAY and DEAD RIGHT. Bet you can't read just one!
Stiltsville: A Novel
by Susanna Daniel“A wise and loving portrait of a marriage….Susanna Daniel writes beautifully of matters of the heart.” — Jennifer Haigh, author of The ConditionAgainst a vivid South Florida background, Susanna Daniel’s Stiltsville offers a gripping, bittersweet portrait of a marriage—and a romance—that deepens over the course of three decades. One sunny morning in 1969, 26 year old Frances Ellerby finds herself in a place called Stiltsville, a community of houses built on pilings in the middle of Biscayne Bay. It’s the first time the Atlanta native has been out on the open water, and she’s captivated. On the dock of a stilt house, with the dazzling skyline in the distance and the unknowable ocean beneath her, she meets the house’s owner, Dennis DuVal—and a new future reveals itself. Called “an elegantly crafted work of art and a great read” by Curtis Sittenfeld (American Wife, Prep) Stiltsville is a stunningly assured debut novel sure to appeal to readers of Anita Shreve, Sue Miller, and Annie Dillard, or anyone enchanted by the sultry magic of Miami.
Stiltz (Once Upon a Harem #3)
by C. M. StunichCameron Darke is a dhampir—half-vampire and half-human.She's also the firstborn child her mom promised to give up.Rather than sacrifice her only daughter to the immortal assassin known as Rumple Stiltz, Cam's mother went on the run, moving them from old trailers to rusted cars, under bridges or onto park benches. Cam's never known anything but poverty and desperation.But at twenty-five, she's an adult who's ready to make her own choices. The Vampire King is looking for a queen, and Cam intends to take the throne. The immortal bachelor has declared he'll only wed a woman who can spin straw into gold.A seemingly impossible task for some, but Cameron Darke knows exactly who can help.Rumple Stiltz' kin. The firstborn sons taken by Rumple in his many bargains are now adults, known as the Stiltz Brothers, and the three assassins are exactly what Cameron is looking for. Once upon a time, their leader spun straw to gold for Cam's mother, and now she intends to use his kin to win her crown.But this time, the Stiltz' boys don't want to take Cam's firstborn child—they want to give her one … personally. Cam enters a fool's bargain with three dark, deadly men. But it's she who intends to double-cross them. She just never expected to find her heart on the line.
The Sting
by Robert WeverkaGondorff was on the lam--hiding out in a whorehouse. Hooker was looking for a new crime partner to help him settle a score. Together they could separate the deadly numbers king from a half-million bankroll--if only they could keep from getting killed in the process!
Sting of the Concubine
by Ravynne SunHer world destroyed. Her life shattered. Chione, daughter of King Akih, has come to beg for help from the man responsible for letting her father die. Emperor Osorkon.But what she wants is revenge.Emperor Osorkon is born with empathic powers, a gift and a curse endowed by the deadly scorpion. He can sway other's emotions; but to mate with another empath would link their fates. And ultimately make him vulnerable to his enemies.Trickery leads her to his bed. Fate leads them beyond.In this desert world where sex is a public act, love might be fatal to both of them. But can they escape the calling of their hearts?
Sting of the Scorpion (Harlequin Romance #826)
by Ginna GrayTHE SCORPIO MAN The Scorpio man is proud, enigmatic, tempestuous and possessive. His woman may never know what he’s thinking... but she’ll always know what he’s feeling. ONE SCORPIO MAN IN PARTICULAR Jake Taggart was a man with a mission. Fifteen years ago, the powerful Dushay family had driven him from the small Texas town of Zach’s Corners. The youthful Jake had sworn vengeance--and today’s ruthless businessman saw a chance to take it... by marrying beautiful Susannah Dushay. Jake thought he’d found the perfect way to avenge his family... until he fell in love with her. Suddenly, revenge was not so sweet. STAR-CROSSED LOVERS... OR A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN? Jake’s anger had driven him to desperate measures, but in the end Susannah’s innocence could prove more deadly than a scorpion’s sting....
Stinger: A spicy second-chance romance
by Mia SheridanA spicy second-chance standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok sensation ARCHER'S VOICE.....................Sometimes, you don't even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you, and makes you want more.Grace Hamilton is the girl with a plan. She knows exactly where her life is going, and prides herself on always achieving her goals. She's never stepped outside the lines she draws for herself, and never considered what her heart truly wants. That is, until him.Carson Stinger doesn't play by any rules except his own. Working in the adult entertainment industry, he doesn't care what others think of his choices, and takes each day as it comes. No direction, no plan. He knows what women want from him, and in his eyes, it's all he has to offer . . . until her.When unexpected circumstances force them together, Grace and Carson are swept up into the electric chemistry between them, surrendering to a steamy Las Vegas weekend in each other's arms. But for two people whose worlds could never coexist, they know their time is short. That is, until their hearts get involved without their permission . . . ....................Praise for Mia Sheridan:'The bible to how to write a good, convincing love story' L.J. Shen'There is no love story like a Mia Sheridan love story' A.L. Jackson
Stir Me Up
by Sabrina ElkinsCami Broussard has her future all figured out. She'll finish her senior year of high school, then go to work full-time as an apprentice chef in her father's French restaurant, alongside her boyfriend, Luke. But then twenty-year-old ex-Marine Julian Wyatt comes to live with Cami's family while recovering from serious injuries. And suddenly Cami finds herself questioning everything she thought she wanted.Julian's all attitude, challenges and intense green-brown eyes. But beneath that abrasive exterior is a man who just might be as lost as Cami's starting to feel. And Cami can't stop thinking about him. Talking to him. Wanting to kiss him. He's got her seriously stirred up. Her senior year has just gotten a lot more complicated....Contains mature content and some sexual situations. Suited for readers 16 and up."Fun, steamy, and leaves you hungry for more. Sabrina Elkins nails the vulnerability of becoming an adult and the choices that come with growing up."-Katie McGarry, author of Dare You To"Cami's slow burn for a wounded hero will rivet readers. I seriously loved this book."-Jennifer Echols, author of Dirty Little Secret
Stir up Trouble: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Fei XiangLooking at the man walking beside him liu ruofei s heart became soft think back he has been good to himself seems to feel liu ruofei s gaze lu weizer in her forehead hard to kiss a gentle said wife we go to buy snacks ok go get some snacks subconsciously liu ruofei answered his words which surprised her a little hearing ruofei s response lu weizer s heart became excited vowed in his heart he will treat her well will not hurt her heart
Stirred (L.A. Nights #4)
by Sylvie FoxWarning: One Kiss can lead to another. Confident and quirky cartoonist, Zoe Andreis must put her life on hold and fly back to the States to care for her ailing father. Spending her post-college years traveling and gallivanting all over Europe while rehashing her adventures in comic form, Zoe grapples with the notion of being shackled to one city. When she encounters, Max Kiss, Zoe's true adventures begin. Although Max would love to branch out and take carefree and crazy chances of his own, he too is tied to LA, tending to his aging and deteriorating father. Stirred and enamored by Zoe's zest for life, Max longs for a future full of love and spontaneity. While they struggle to find balance caring for their parents and living a life of their own, Zoe and Max form a strong and sensual bond. But when the tough challenges surface, Zoe and Max search for a way to have the life they want without feeling the burden of guilt.
Stirring Attraction: A Second Shot Novel
by Sara Jane StoneWhen Dominic Fairmore left Oregon to be all he could be as an Army Ranger, he always knew he'd come back to claim Lily Greene. But after six years away and three career-ending bullets, Dominic is battered, broken, and nobody's hero--so he stays away. Until he learns Lily has been the victim of a seemingly random attack. He'll do anything to keep her safe . . . even go home.Lily is starting to find a life without Dominic when suddenly her wounded warrior is home and playing bodyguard--though all she really wants is for him to take her. But she refuses to play the part of a damsel in distress, no matter how much she misses his tempting touch. He'll leave as soon as she's safe and Lily knows her heart will never heal.But as attraction stirs to so much more, danger closes in. With more than Lily's heart at stake, Dominic can no longer draw a line between protecting Lily and loving her . . .
A Stirring from Salem
by Sheri AndersonThe fallout from Richard Gaines financial debacle spreads deeply into the lives of the citizens from Salem. With John and Marlena's help, Charley believes Richie's unspeakable wrongs have been rectified. But soon she discovers the scandal has far wider implications taking her on a life-changing journey. A profusion of fireworks fills the sky during a jubilant celebration of Chinese New Year, masking a deadly blood bath in a massive drug war stretching from Hong Kong to the spectacular jungles of South Africa. As wounded are brought into Tomali Clinic in the heart of the Timbavarti, Dr. Kayla Brady and her renegade husband Steve 'Patch' Johnson realize that drugs are just the tip of the iceberg. With the help of family and friends in the media and the International Security Alliance from Hong Kong to London they work to uncover the deadly secret that threatens not only the clinic struggling due to financial ruin, but their very lives and their love. New relationships are forged, old loves destroyed, and others emerge from the cataclysmic events stronger than ever.
Stirring Up Romance
by Janet Lee BartonRecently widowed Elise Morgan and her beloved mother-in-law, Frieda, have built a life for themselves together in Denver. But when Frieda decides to live with her other son, Elise is torn. She knows she should move on, but what will life hold for her, alone in Denver? Derrick has loved Elise forever it seems. When she married his brother, Derrick left town and moved to New Mexico to avoid the pain of seeing them together. Now his brother is gone, but can Derrick rightfully dream of a future with Elise? Will God use a frail mother to draw these two lonely hearts together?
Stirring Up Trouble (A Pine Mountain Novel #3)
by Kimberly KincaidLooking for inspiration Sloane Russo's turned a decade of crazy jobs and whimsical travel into a career writing steamy novels set in exotic places. Trouble is, Sloane's flat broke now--and she can't channel sun-drenched beaches in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The only fast cash in town comes with some seriously distracting temptation: Gavin Carmichael, hot, handsome and oh-so-hard-headed. Gavin isn't the impulsive Don Juan of Sloane's novels. He's raising his thirteen-year-old half-sister, and he's pretty sure he's supposed to act like he's never heard of fun. Sloane is way too sexy and irresponsible to be his idea of a good tutor for Bree, but the unpredictable anti-nanny may be irresistible as well. . .
Stirring Up Trouble (The Rosewood Series)
by Andrea LaurenceWhen a prim and proper baker and a laid-back bartender have a neighborly disagreement that gets them both in trouble with the law, a sweet reconciliation is stirred up in the playful third romance in Andrea Laurence's sexy Rosewood series.Maddie's life is perfectly sweet. Her bakery's tasty treats are rising to the top of every must-have list in town, and her commute is just a block away by foot. She loves everything about her little downtown Victorian bungalow--except for her unbearably noisy neighbor, Woody's. The bar's obnoxious and sexy owner, Emmett, seems to live to aggravate Maddie. But he mostly thinks she could use a stiff drink to dislodge the stick up her ass. He's just trying to run his business. Bars stay open late, they play music, they serve alcohol. If she doesn't like it, why did she buy a house across the street? When Maddie and Emmett's battle lands them in front of the local judge, they're ordered to do several weeks of community service cleaning parks and painting over graffiti. As they scrub away the latest works of art by the town's anonymous "Penis Picasso," the baker and the bartender slowly begin to see there's more to each other than meets the eye. So what happens if they wave the white flag and surrender into each other's arms?