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A Special Kind of Family
by Eileen BergerA FAMILY FOR VANESSALife in Sylvan Falls was picture-perfect for Vanessa McHenry-until her beloved grandmother broke her hip, leaving five troubled teens in Vanessa’s care. Vanessa struggled to balance her job with her new family, but without helpful neighbors she didn’t have a prayer....A LITTLE FAITH AND A LOT OF LOVERob Corland knew he was taking a chance that his heart would break a second time when he offered Vanessa a supportive hand. Yet Rob was determined to show Vanessa she was deserving of love. And he was praying that he’d be able to open her heart.
A Special Kind of Family
by Marion LennoxHaving recently accepted a new job and rejected a marriage proposal, Dr. Erin Carmody was already reeling. So, after crashing her car and staggering to the door of Dr. Dom Spencer, she barely knew which way was up. At least that was how she rationalized the crazy, wonderful attraction she felt for this man she'd only just met. But as Erin healed, she began to believe in the unbelievable. Perhaps she was meant to be here--helping Dom care for the people of Bombadeen, being a mother to his foster sons. Dom had shown her what true love was--if only he'd let her prove to him that what they had was real....
Special Ops Affair (All McQueen's Men #4)
by Jennifer MoreyAs far as Odelia Frank is concerned, her heart went into lockdown the day her agent-husband was killed in action. Then Jagger "Jag" Benney is assigned to help her investigate a notorious arms broker, and the invincible intelligence officer feels a glimmer of vulnerability she hasn't felt in years....Despite their chemistry, Jag has his own suspicions about Odie, and the secrets he knows she's hiding. But as a deadly conspiracy explodes, Odie will have to decide if her too-quiet, too-clever, too-sexy partner is someone she can trust-or just a terrible reminder of what happens when you mix duty and love.
Special Ops Bodyguard
by Beth Cornelison"I have a mission-and you're not it. " Is it the honey-blond hair? The blue eyes? Gage Prescott can't put his finger on it, but something about the Maple Cove waitress is both sexy and innocent. Not that it matters. The battle-scarred ex-Army Ranger has come to this Montana town as bodyguard to Senator Kelley, not to let a pretty face distract him. Kate Rogers has her own mission. If, while on assignment, the handsome Gage can assist with her sister's abusive husband, she'll accept that gratefully. But will their growing passion interfere when their duties involve life and death?
Special Ops Cowboy (Midnight Pass, Texas #2)
by Addison FoxA Special Ops Cowboy will do whatever it takes to protect those he loves in this romantic suspense novel.Death stalks a cowboy’s growing family . . . It’s a typical Texas night when Reese Grantham intends to drown her sorrows in a local bar. Her evening soon turns around, thanks to military operative turned rancher Hoyt Reynolds.Before she knows it, Reese is expecting a bundle of joy, but when she enters a killer’s crosshairs, there’s nothing Hoyt won’t do to save her and his child.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Midnight Pass, Texas seriesThe Cowboy’s Deadly MissionSpecial Ops CowboyUnder the Rancher’s ProtectionUndercover K-9 CowboyHer Texas Lawman
Special Ops Exclusive (The Hunted)
by Elle KennedyIn the midst of revolution, a renegade reporter and a Special Ops commando team to go after the truth in this sexy military romance series.Nothing will stop star journalist Rebecca Parker from getting a story—not a rioting mob, or even the sexy military man who literally sweeps her off her feet to safety. Nick Prescott is a hot number, a killer headline, and a bad liar. Who is he really? Who wants him dead? And how is he tied to the sinister government plot Rebecca’s been investigating? By teaming up with Nick to uncover the truth, the red-haired spitfire puts her own life in danger. Ignoring his warnings to walk away, Rebecca proves that she does what she wants and makes no apologies. But can this fierce survivor get the love she needs?
Special Ops Rendezvous
by Karen AndersAs The Adair Legacy continues, a beautiful P.I. and a damaged warrior race to prevent an assassination He can't remember what they did to him while he'd been held captive. But the blackouts and memory loss Sam Winston suffers since returning home scare the decorated soldier more than combat. Most of all, he fears placing those he cares about in danger...especially Olivia Owens. Despite the risks, the gorgeous investigator is determined to help Sam remember the terrible secrets locked inside his head. Olivia is convinced he's the key to a terrifying conspiracy. Working closely together, Olivia hopes that Sam makes progress with uncovering the past, and that the walls around his long-guarded heart fall down....
Special Ops Seduction (An Alaska Force Novel #5)
by Megan CraneShe's the last woman he ever wanted to see again... After an official operation turned deadly, Jonas Crow began a new life in Grizzly Harbor with Alaska Force. But when fellow soldier Bethan Wilcox joins the group, she forces him to remember things he actively prefers to forget. That&’s unforgivable enough. But now the two of them are forced together on a mission to uncover deadly secrets tied to their complicated past, and with the heat between them at a boil, forgiveness is the least of his worries... And the only woman he needs. Bethan Wilcox, one of the first women to make it through Army Ranger school, didn't join Alaska Force to deal with Jonas's foul temper. Or her own errant attraction to him. Thrown together in a race against the clock, they have to pretend to be a couple and play nice to throw the enemy off their scent. She knows better than to let their pretend love feel real...especially while time is running out. Jonas has always been good at saving the world. But it&’s Bethan he needs to save this time around—if she doesn&’t save him first.
Special Relationship: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Kao RouhaochiYin Yao was a lucky woman. Jiang Chen's appearance had saved her when she was about to be sold to a brothel by a debtor. He proposed that the two of them get married, and promised that they could save Yin Yao's mother, who was seriously ill. Yin Yao was forced by reality to agree. Yin Yao was an unfortunate woman. As their marriage neared, Aunt Jiang found her and said, "A lowly woman like you shouldn't dream of stepping into my house!" Yin Yao was struck by lightning. She finally realized that the Jiang family had never welcomed her. Thus, she rejected Jiang Chen's proposal. Jiang Chen, however, pursued relentlessly. "You're the first person I've ever loved. No matter what, I'll give you this title." However, she later discovered that this man who doted on her actually had a blood feud with her.
Special Relationship: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Kao RouhaochiYin Yao was a lucky woman. Jiang Chen's appearance had saved her when she was about to be sold to a brothel by a debtor. He proposed that the two of them get married, and promised that they could save Yin Yao's mother, who was seriously ill. Yin Yao was forced by reality to agree. Yin Yao was an unfortunate woman. As their marriage neared, Aunt Jiang found her and said, "A lowly woman like you shouldn't dream of stepping into my house!" Yin Yao was struck by lightning. She finally realized that the Jiang family had never welcomed her. Thus, she rejected Jiang Chen's proposal. Jiang Chen, however, pursued relentlessly. "You're the first person I've ever loved. No matter what, I'll give you this title." However, she later discovered that this man who doted on her actually had a blood feud with her.
The Specialist
by Rhonda NelsonWhen you're this good, they call you The Specialist. . . And Major Brian Payne is that good. Whether it's in battle or in the bedroom, there's nobody more detail oriented. And that's the reason he's on this wild-goose chase, to find a priceless military antique-before the competition does. He's sure he can handle it. . . until he discovers the competition is smart, saucy Emma Langsford-a woman he'd definitely like to get his hands on. . . . Emma's years in the military have taught her Brian Payne is a legend. He's also way out of her league, regardless of how many fantasies he's inspired over the years. But Emma has a job to do-and she has to pull it off. So if The Specialist gets in her way, she'll just have to distract him. . . .
The Specialist (Texas Confidential)
by Dani SinclairBy day, these agents are cowboys: by night they are specialized government operatives. Men bound by love, loyalty and the law-they've vowed to keep their missions and identities confidential….THE MISSION: TRANSFORM PLAIN JANE TO FEMME FATALEGoing undercover in a powerful criminal's organization was Texas Confidential agent Rafe Alvarez's specialty, but he'd never had a partner before. And never one like Kendra Kincaide. He'd transformed the mousy woman into a deadly beauty for the sake of the assignment, but now his own heart was in jeopardy….Rafe's every kiss made Kendra forget her purpose, his every touch threatened to expose her secret past. Their passion boiled over in the midst of a dangerous mission and put them both at risk. With their cover blown and their identities bared, would their passion survive another night?
Specialist In Love
by Sharon WirdnamPoppy Henderson trained as a beautician, but being vivid, outgoing, and incurably honest, didn't help when Maxwell's Department Store's clients had such unrealistic expectations. Determined on change, Poppy signed on with a temp agency, and found herself at the local hospital as secretary to senior consultant dermatologist Mr. Fergus Browne. Expecting an old fogey, Poppy was pleasantly surprised to find him much younger. Fergus, having suffered a series of incompetent secretaries, wasn't best pleased. Poppy -- dyed blond hair, full make-up gaudy clothes -- was clearly out of the same mould! Was her new job ended before it began?
The Specialist's Secret: A Heartwarming Medical Romance (Medical Romances #19)
by Gill SandersonAnother captivating medical romance from best-selling author Gill Sanderson! Perfect for fans of Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey's Anatomy and ER.Readers love Gill's delightful medical romances!'A truly wonderful writer' 5* author review'Excellent read can't wait to read another...' 5* reader review'Another gripping, heartwarming, intriguing tale from this wonderful author' 5* reader reviewIt was all that he wanted, a new life for Dr Alex Storm. Promotion to Specialist A and E Registrar at a good hospital in the North. He would be near his mother, his sister and her family, near the countryside he loved so much. Then a devastating letter made all his dreams and hopes seem futile. He would have to find release in work.Charge Nurse Sam Burns thinks the new registrar is definitely something special. They work well together, they become friends and soon it is obvious to her that they could be more than friends. But she knows something is wrong - why is Alex so afraid of committal? Somehow she must find out - and together they can solve the problem!Don't miss Gill Sanderson's enthralling medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.
Spectacular: A Caraval Novella from the #1 Sunday Times bestseller Stephanie Garber (Caraval)
by Stephanie GarberThe #1 Sunday Times bestseller is back with a festive winter treat, set in the world of the bestselling Caraval series! With gorgeous interior illustrations by Rosie Fowinkle.Snowflakes are falling.Invitations are arriving. And holiday magic is swirling in the Capital City of the Meridian Empire.It's Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city.Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . . Well, sadly Legend is not a fan of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn't found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve . . . surely there's some holiday magic swirling around. Welcome, welcome back to the world of Caraval, where even holidays are not as they seem.Set after Stephanie Garber's #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this delightful novella will take readers on the ultimate holiday adventure, full of clockwork boys, poisoned candy, impish snow globes, merriment, and-if Tella gets her way-love. Complete with gorgeous illustrations, this is the perfect edition for collectors, readers, dreamers, and lovers of holiday magic.PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!PRAISE FOR THE CARAVAL SERIES:'Enchanting . . . [I] never wanted to come out' Sabaa Tahir'Immersive and engaging . . . destined to capture imaginations' Kirkus'Extravagantly imaginative and enchanting . . . Pure magic and escapism' Cecelia Ahern'An enchanting carnival of dreams and nightmares . . . beautifully and vividly written' SciFi Now
Spectacular: A Caraval Novella from the #1 Sunday Times bestseller Stephanie Garber (Caraval)
by Stephanie GarberThe #1 Sunday Times bestseller is back with a festive winter treat, set in the world of the bestselling Caraval series! With gorgeous interior illustrations by Rosie Fowinkle.Snowflakes are falling.Invitations are arriving. And holiday magic is swirling in the Capital City of the Meridian Empire.It's Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city.Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . . Well, sadly Legend is not a fan of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn't found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve . . . surely there's some holiday magic swirling around. Welcome, welcome back to the world of Caraval, where even holidays are not as they seem.Set after Stephanie Garber's #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this delightful novella will take readers on the ultimate holiday adventure, full of clockwork boys, poisoned candy, impish snow globes, merriment, and-if Tella gets her way-love. Complete with gorgeous illustrations, this is the perfect edition for collectors, readers, dreamers, and lovers of holiday magic.PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!PRAISE FOR THE CARAVAL SERIES:'Enchanting . . . [I] never wanted to come out' Sabaa Tahir'Immersive and engaging . . . destined to capture imaginations' Kirkus'Extravagantly imaginative and enchanting . . . Pure magic and escapism' Cecelia Ahern'An enchanting carnival of dreams and nightmares . . . beautifully and vividly written' SciFi Now
Spectacular: A Caraval Holiday Novella (Caraval #4)
by Stephanie GarberWelcome, welcome back to the ENCHANTING WORLD of Caraval! Return to the legendary magic and the whimsical wonder with this BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED holiday novella from #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author Stephanie Garber. Snowflakes are falling.Invitations are arriving.And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire.It’s Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city. Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . .Well, sadly, Legend is not fond of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn’t found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve. Surely there’s some holiday magic swirling around.Set after Stephanie Garber's #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this delightful novella will take readers on the ultimate holiday adventure full of clockwork boys, poisoned candy, impish snow globes, merriment, and—if Tella gets her way—love.Gorgeously illustrated by Rosie Fowinkle, Spectacular is the perfect edition for collectors, readers, dreamers, and lovers of holiday magic.
Spectacular
by K. L. NooneJason and Colby Kent-Mirelli have settled happily into married life, decorating their house, and planning their next blockbuster film project together. But a family emergency calls them home to be with Jason’s parents and stirs up old emotions.Jason loves his parents, and they love Colby. But Jason hates hospitals and hates feeling helpless. Colby’s anxious around crowds, strangers, and noise. And Jason’s trying hard to take care of everyone.Fortunately, Colby’s very good at taking care of Jason.
The Spectator
by Francis GideonRegina is used to getting what she wants. When she meets Shane, the brooding art school grad turned ad exec at her PR firm, the two fall in love and get married right away. But five years into their marriage, Shane's frustrations only seem to grow and Regina tries everything to mend the relationship -- new sex, vacation time, and long nights discussing their future.Finally, when Regina suggests a threesome, everything seems to click. Shane surprises her when he says he wants to explore his bisexual side by inviting a man into their bed.Together they frequent downtown Toronto and Regina's night classes to see if they can find the perfect man to join them.When they meet a blond, Adonis-like stranger, they think everything's set. So why is Shane suddenly getting cold feet?
The Spectator
by Eve MortonRegina is used to getting what she wants. When she meets Shane, the brooding art school grad turned ad exec at her PR firm, the two fall in love and get married right away. But five years into their marriage, Shane's frustrations only seem to grow and Regina tries everything to mend the relationship -- new sex, vacation time, and long nights discussing their future.Finally, when Regina suggests a threesome, everything seems to click. Shane surprises her when he says he wants to explore his bisexual side by inviting a man into their bed.Together they frequent downtown Toronto and Regina's night classes to see if they can find the perfect man to join them.When they meet a blond, Adonis-like stranger, they think everything's set. So why is Shane suddenly getting cold feet?
Speculations in Sin (A Below Stairs Mystery #7)
by Jennifer AshleyTo save an innocent man&’s life, amateur sleuth and cook Kat Holloway must expose a financial scam that could ruin the most powerful aristocrats in Victorian-era London, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret of Bow Lane.Kat Holloway is distressed to learn that Samuel Millburn, husband of the woman who looks after her daughter, has been accused of embezzling funds from the bank where he works as a clerk. The accusation is absurd, and Samuel&’s wife fears that her husband will not only lose his post but be imprisoned. Kat vows to uncover the truth.When she discovers the bank is involved in shockingly murky business dealings, Kat realizes she&’s treading in dangerous waters. She turns to her confidante and handsome suitor, Daniel McAdam, for help. To exonerate Samuel, Kat and Daniel may have to expose the unseemly financial dealings of prominent aristocrats and government officials, and even those working to bring down the royal family. Kat will risk everything to protect the man who has sacrificed so much for her daughter, even if it means endangering herself and the friends she has come to love.
Speculative Satire in Contemporary Literature and Film: Rant Against the Regime (Routledge Studies in Speculative Fiction)
by Kirk CombeSince 1980, when neoliberal and neoconservative forces began their hostile takeover of western culture, a new type of political satire has emerged that works to unmask and deter those toxic doctrines. Literary and cultural critic Kirk Combe calls this new form of satire the Rant. The Rant is grim, highly imaginative, and complex in its blending of genres. It mixes facets of satire, science fiction, and monster tale to produce widely consumed spectacles—major studio movies, popular television/streaming series, bestselling novels—designed to disturb and to provoke. The Rant targets what Combe calls the Regime. Simply put, the Regime is the sum of the dangerous social, economic, and political orthodoxies spurred on by neoliberal and neoconservative polity. Such practices include free-market capitalism, corporatism, militarism, religiosity, imperialism, racism, patriarchy, and so on. In the Rant, then, we have a unique and wholly contemporary genre of political expression and protest: speculative satire.
Speechless (The Thriller Shorts #1)
by Robert BrowneDiscover heart-racing intrigue in this Thriller Short of romantic suspense.Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013),edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown.In this compelling Thriller Short, bestselling author Robert Browne lures us in with fears we all hold in common, then holds us captive with some uncommon twists. A love-hate mother-daughter relationship is further complicated when a high-handed mother feeds her daughter’s fear of infidelity and exploits her uncertainty in her choice in men. David, in particular. The daughter trusts David, but is that wise? Resolved to determine the truth, the daughter follows David on a business trip and sees and hears far more than she ever wanted. His drop-dead gorgeous associate is now dead, and David is convicted of killing her. But is he guilty?Don’t miss any of these Thriller Shorts from Love Is Murder:Diamond Drop by Roxanne St. ClaireCold Moonlight by Carla NeggersPoisoned by Beverly BartonSpeechless by Robert BrowneLockdown by Andrea KaneSpider’s Tango by William SimonNight Heat by Laura GriffinB.A.D. Mission by Sherrilyn KenyonDeadly Fixation by Dianna LoveHot Note by Patricia RosemoorLast Shot by Jon Land & Jeff AyersGrave Danger by Heather GrahamWithout Mercy by Mariah StewartEven Steven by D.P. LyleDying to Score by Cindy GerardThe Number of Man by J.T. EllisonHard Drive by Bill FloydAfter Hours by William BernhardtBlood In, Blood Out by Brenda NovakWed to Death by Vicki HinzeThe Honeymoon by Julie KennerExecution Dock by James MacomberIn Atlantis by Alexandra SokoloffBreak Even by Pamela CallowDirty Down Low by Debra WebbBroken Hallelujah by Toni McGee CauseyHolding Mercy by Lori ArmstrongVacation Interrupted by Allison BrennanI Heard a Romantic Story by Lee Child
Speechless
by Yvonne Collins Sandy RideoutLibby McIssac is known for two things: catching bridal bouquets (her record's an even dozen) and having a way with words. Since the former isn't really something that looks good on a résumé, it's helpful to have parlayed the latter into a new career as a political speechwriter. But just as she's making sure her boss looks as if she knows something about...well, anything, Libby's world is turned upside down.Enter a handsome British consultant-a bit on the cagey side, perhaps-who upsets the delicate chain of command around the office and somehow always gets what he wants. Including Libby?When a media leak of a big-time scandal sends everyone into a tailspin, Libby fears she may get caught in the cross fire. Cue the fake alliances, the secrets, the sex, the subterfuge, the hidden friendships: it's all there.Welcome to the world of politics, where perception is everything, nothing is as it seems and the last thing you want is to be left speechless.