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Stranger in the Moonlight: A Novel (Moonlight Trilogy #Bk. 2)
by Jude DeverauxIn the second novel in her bestselling Edilean trilogy, Jude Deveraux returns to the idyllic Virginia town where three best girlfriends joyfully reunite as they each seek out their heartfelt dreams and desires. Kim Aldredge is delighted that her dear college "sister" Jecca has found lasting love with Kim's cousin Tristan. But despite her flourishing jewelry-making career, Kim's own happiness seems as distant as the childhood summer when she played the hours away with young Travis Merritt, who came to Edilean with his mother under mysterious circumstances. At the end of that innocent season, he promised Kim he would return one day . . . and then vanished without even a goodbye. Years later, a worn photo is Kim's only proof of the perfect joy they shared. But when she least expects it, Travis, now a savvy Manhattan attorney, will crash into her life once more. Will Kim see the boy she knew under the man he's become?
Stranger in the Moonlight: A Novel (Moonlight Trilogy #2)
by Jude DeverauxIn the second novel in her bestselling Edilean trilogy, Jude Deveraux returns to the idyllic Virginia town where three best girlfriends joyfully reunite as they each seek out their heartfelt dreams and desires.Kim Aldredge is delighted that her dear college "sister" Jecca has found lasting love with Kim's cousin Tristan. But despite her flourishing jewelry-making career, Kim's own happiness seems as distant as the childhood summer when she played the hours away with young Travis Merritt, who came to Edilean with his mother under mysterious circumstances. At the end of that innocent season, he promised Kim he would return one day . . . and then vanished without even a goodbye. Years later, a worn photo is Kim's only proof of the perfect joy they shared. But when she least expects it, Travis, now a savvy Manhattan attorney, will crash into her life once more. Will Kim see the boy she knew under the man he's become?world, he still thinks about that summer he spent in Edilean, and the girl he met there. Those weeks changed his life forever. When Travis learns that his mother has moved back to Edilean and is planning to remarry, he decides it's time that he return as well--not just to investigate this future husband, but to finally fulfill the promise he made to Kim all those years before....
Stranger in the Night
by Catherine PalmerIn the dead of night, there's a knock on the door at Haven, an inner-city youth center in St. Louis. A refugee family -- frightened, tired and hungry -- seeks shelter. Freshly returned from Afghanistan, former marine sergeant Joshua Duff takes on the mission. He recruits aid worker Liz Wallace, but she has some pointed questions for Joshua. Like why a Texan with an oil magnate for a father is working at Haven. And why a man who fears nothing, including vicious gang violence, seems terrified of opening up to her. Joshua will have to call on not just his training -- but his faith -- to protect Liz and Haven. But the most dangerous threat lurks much closer than they realize.
Stranger in the Night
by Roseanne WilliamsBride's Bay ResortBride's Bay Resort: a luxurious playground with a colorful past and a romantic present! Generations of Jermains have catered to the rich and famous at their exclusive, family-owned hotel. Check in each month as love unfolds at Bride's Bay....The whole country thought Rafe Jermain died a traitor, but not Terra Camden. To her he'd always be a hero, because the one night she met him, the sexy stranger had saved her life and given her the most precious thing she possessed-their son.Now, five years later, Terra is called to Bride's Bay, and Rafe is there, hiding out...very much alive and needing her help. How can she refuse?
Stranger in Town
by Brenda NovakThe car accident was Hannah Price's fault--a few seconds of inattention that changed Gabe Holbrook's life forever, destroying everything he'd been or ever wanted to be. He was a man who'd had it all. Intelligent, handsome, talented, rich, he'd been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Now he's come home to Dundee, the small town where he was raised, but he's a stranger to the people who once knew him. Folks think he's bitter and withdrawn; he knows he's just focused on recovering. But thanks to Hannah Price, there are some things that can't be fixed.Hannah has been struggling to recover from that fateful night, too. Unlike Gabe, she sustained only minor injuries. But she's not sure she'll ever be able to forgive herself for making a mistake with such far-reaching consequences. Especially when Gabe becomes her older son's football coach, and she begins to fall in love with the man she nearly destroyed...
A Stranger Is Watching
by Linda Randall WisdomWELCOME BACK, STRANGERFormer U.S. Marshal Riley Cooper had come back to protect her. Three years ago Jenna Welles had been forced to leave the man she loved to enter the witness protection program alone, but not the criminals had found her. And this time, Jenna vowed to entrust only her life to Riley-not her heart.Riley had always known he and Jenna were totally wrong for each other. She viewed the world through rose-colored glasses; he saw it in black and white. But after seeing the strong beautiful woman she'd become, Riley was doing some rethinking. Because this time, he had no intention of saying goodbye again!
The Stranger Next Door
by Joanna WayneBranson, Langley and Ryder: Randolph brothers, family men, larger-than-life Texans. Flesh and blood bind them to each other-and to a myster baby girl. One is her father...all are her protectors. A beautiful woman with dangerous secrets was about to become the Randolphs' neighbour. She was a vulnerable stranger who'd make any red-blooded male take notice...and Langley Randolph was no exception. Dependable, solid and timeless, like the family ranch that had been passed down through generations, Langley couldn't bear to see a desperate woman fighting tears. Danielle needed the strength of the stalwart rancher next door to unlock the mystery of her memories...before a killer caught up with her first.
The Stranger Next Door (A Winchester, Tennessee Thriller #3)
by Debra WebbA new neighbor…or a stranger next door?Under-the-radar FBI agent Deacon Ross is on a mission of vengeance. He is in Winchester, Tennessee, to get it. After years away from home, Cecelia Winters is back to find her father’s killer. She’s faced with a hostile town fraught with danger—then she meets her new neighbor, Deacon. With two cases colliding and desire blindsiding them, will the search for the truth cost Cece and Deacon more than a future together?
A Stranger on Her Doorstep
by Julie MillerShe senses he's in danger because of his past.If only he could remember why… Ava Wallace feels safe in her remote cabin—until a wounded man collapses at her door. He remembers being a marine, but he has no idea who left him for dead or how he ended up in the mountains of Wyoming. As the stranger begins to recover his memory, he and Ava begin to trust each other. But every recollection brings them closer to a deadly revelation…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Stranger on Raven's Ridge
by Jenna RyanLocal legend said that sacrifice was the truest love of all...Returning to her ancestral home, Raven Blume needed a new start. So she opened a medical clinic in order to escape the danger that had torn her life apart-and claimed her husband's life. But local legend spoke of a ghost, a reincarnated soul haunting her house, the one high up on Raven's Ridge....Lurking within the mist was the man she thought dead. Aidan McInnis remained out of sight, venturing close enough to touch his Raven, but not daring to. The moment he did, he put a target on her back. Time was running out and Raven was quickly becoming familiar with danger. Aidan would die again if he had to-especially if it was the only way to protect her.
Stranger on the Shore
by Josh LanyonWhen a journalist gains access to a wealthy family’s secrets, he encounters shocking revelations—and an irresistibly handsome lawyer—in this M/M romance.Twenty years ago, little Brian Arlington was kidnapped from his family’s Long Island estate and was never seen again. The trail went cold, but investigative journalist Griff Hadley has always thought there was more to the story—much more. So when the Arlingtons’ patriarch invites him to stay at their estate to research his true crime book, Griff can’t say no.But not everyone is happy about Griff’s presence. Relatives and staff alike regard him coldly, including Pierce Mather, the Arlingtons’ attractive lawyer, who is more than a little wary of Griff’s motives.When a stranger shows up claiming to be the long-lost Brian, Griff and Pierce are united in their suspicions. Startled to have found an ally in the buttoned-up lawyer, Griff soon realizes it’s hard to keep a professional distance. Even in the midst of a groundbreaking investigation, even in the face of a shocking family secret . . .
Stranger Passing By
by Lilian PeakeAn Offer She Couldn't Refuse?When powerful Brent Akerman announced his intention to close down his chain of fashion accessory shops, somebody had to ask him to reconsider. Crystal was elected.Brent was open to suggestions and he didn't pull any punches-he liked Crystal, respected her talents and wanted to hire her for other projects. It was also clear that he wouldn't mind mixing business with pleasure.Crystal's feelings ran deep for the sexy man she no longer considered a stranger, but dare she use their mutual attraction as a negotiating tool?
Stranger, Seducer, Protector
by Joanna WayneStranger. Out of nowhere, Nick Bruno arrived at the once opulent, now decaying New Orleans mansion Jacinth Villaré had inherited. Seducer. The sexy P. I. touched a part of her she'd never known existed. Protector. When a gruesome crime was discovered in the walls of the Villaré mansion, Nick vowed to keep her safe. As Jacinth uncovered the long-dead secrets of her newly discovered family, she was haunted by their spirits-and stalked by a very real killer. Though dark and menacing, her family secrets couldn't rival the one Nick kept hidden. He'd vowed to protect her, but could he save her from the truth about himself?
A Stranger She Can Trust: Cavanaugh On Call Pregnant By The Colton Cowboy A Stranger She Can Trust Reunited With The P. I. (Escape Club Heroes #2)
by Regan BlackHeart-racing romance, breathless suspense In USA TODAY bestselling author Regan Black's new Escape Club Heroes thriller, a guarded man builds a future with a woman without a past… Outside of one of Philadelphia’s busiest nightclubs, a woman stumbles from her taxi. Beaten and bruised, Melissa Baxter is an amnesiac with a target on her back. Gun-shy, Melissa relies on a handsome hero to help her uncover who she really is. Carson Lane—a paramedic with his own dark history—can’t help but bring this beautiful, vulnerable woman under his wing. Still reeling from his partner’s murder, he's no stranger to risk. But as he and Melissa begin unraveling the mystery of who she really is, Carson realizes falling in love could be the biggest risk of all. Escape Club Heroes: Off-duty justice, full-time love… Discover the full miniseries below Book 1: Safe in His Sight Book 2: A Stranger She Can Trust “Black seamlessly blends romance and mystery, infusing enough tension to heighten the suspense. Filled with heartbreakingly tender moments, this story is both touching and entertaining.” -RT Book Reviews on Safe In His Sight
The Stranger She Knew
by Gayle WilsonMEN of mystery Three men with secret identities and hidden agendas-sworn to protect and tamed by love. Husband, Lover-Stranger Secret Agent Jordan Cross had a new chance, and a new face. But if he no longer recognized the man in the mirror, some relentless enemies-and one small family-did.Three years ago, Kathleen Sorrel's husband vanished, leaving her and their two babies on the run, with danger dogging their every step.Now the man she'd married was back-or was he? His eyes promised the love and protection he had once denied her. Her heart asked the most urgent of questions-was she a fool to believe her husband? Or a fool to believe this was her husband?
The Stranger She Married
by Crystal GreenTHEY WERE THE TALK OF THE TOWNTwo years ago her elegant, horse-breeder husband, Matthew, had up and vanished, leaving Rachel Shane and her little girl prey to the scandalous whispers of Kane's Crossing. Then, without warning, a dusty, slim-hipped cowboy named Matt sauntered onto her ranch, professing amnesia. He looked every inch an outlaw, every inch a temptation....Matt vowed to claim what was rightfully his-his home, his familyâ ¦his wife. But was he the husband who'd shattered Rachel's dreams by disappearing...or a man who could seduce her hungry heart into welcoming him home?
Stranger Things
by Wayne MansfieldMorgan Berry’s mother had always wanted a daughter and when she gives birth to a son, she simply dresses him as a girl and treats him as she would a daughter. When he’s picked on and teased at kindergarten, she homeschools him herself.Morgan is eight when his mother brings home a new beau, a no-nonsense man called Dennis O’Rourke. He compliments his new ‘daughter’ on how pretty she is and when his mother doesn’t correct the man, Morgan flees the room in embarrassment.Naturally, Dennis eventually discovers Morgan isn’t a girl. From that moment on, he barely acknowledges Morgan’s existence and is, in fact, openly hostile to his cross-dressing step-son. On the eve of Morgan’s eighteenth birthday, Dennis, now an alcoholic, bashes his stepson until Morgan loses consciousness.Morgan wakes up outside. He has no idea how he came to be under a tree on top of a small hill beneath a starry sky. He’s trying to work it out when he meets Reginald Batt, of the Big River Batts.Morgan and Reginald become inseparable and together they experience worlds of wonder and awe. Morgan is shown sights he could never have imagined and in the process he learns many things about the world, and about himself -- the most important of which is a revelation indeed.
Stranger Within The Gates (Grace Livingston Hill Ser. #14)
by Grace Livingston HillSylvia’s impulsive young brother has come home from college with astounding news--news that throws the entire Garland family into confusion: He is married, and to a most unsuitable young woman named Florimel! But Sylvia determines that she will reach out in love to the difficult and selfish young bride. But Florimel has plans of her own--plans to get her hands on her young husband’s inheritance. And in the process of carrying out her plans, she stirs up such strife and discord it seems that the Garland family will be torn apart, a fact that leaves Sylvia overcome with despair. And Sylvia’s despair only intensifies when the crisis at home seems to leave her no choice but to turn her back on her own chance at love.... Grace Livingston Hill's books remain popular because they are about young people who must struggle to overcome obstacles and strive toward a better future and find love along the way. Bookshare has over 42 of her over 100 books including: #50. The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55. Ladybird, #56 The Prodigal Girl , #60. Miranda, #61. Mystery Flowers, #66. The Girl From Montana, #67 A Daily Rate, #68. The Story of a Whim, #69. According to the Pattern,#70. in the way, #71. exit Betty, #72. The White Lady, #73. Not Under the Law, #74. Lo Michael, #76. The City of Fire, #77. The Ransom, #81. Duskin, #84. Cloudy Jewel, #85. Crimson Mountain,#86 The Mystery of Mary, #93. Katharine’s yesterday, #94. The Angel of His Presence, #95. Mary Arden, #96. because of Stephen, #98. Aunt Crete’s Emancipation,
Strangers: A Faye Longchamp Mystery (large Print 16pt) (Faye Longchamp Archaeological Mysteries #6)
by Mary Anna Evans"This contemporary mystery is drenched with Florida history and with gothic elements that should appeal to a broad range of readers." —BooklistFaye Longchamp and husband Joe Wolf Mantooth have founded an archaeological consulting firm—just in time for the economy to tank. But a meeting with a couple who run an elegant B&B in a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida, lands the firm's first big project. Within a day of their arrival at Dunkirk Manor, a lovely young employee disappears, leaving behind a sinister smear of blood in her car, a collection of priceless artifacts, and a note asking for Faye's help. Two days later, the missing woman's boyfriend is found floating in the Matanzas River, his throat slashed. The detective in charge of the case believes that the artifacts are key to the crime and hires Faye to track down their origin.The artifacts Faye and Joe excavate at their work site date from every era of St. Augustine history, and the discovery of a buried cache of children's toys from the 1920s hits eight-months-pregnant Faye particularly hard. Dunkirk Manor seems haunted in a way that Faye can't explain.Then a stunning discovery is made: the diary of a priest who left Spain in 1565 and was present at the city's birth. Faye is driven to translate the manuscript. In what could be an unfolding tale by the Brothers Grimm, Faye and Joe uncover some terrible secrets....
Strangers at Dawn: A Novel
by Elizabeth ThorntonElizabeth Thornton, author of the nationally bestselling Whisper His Name and You Only Love Twice, combines ravishing romance with spellbinding suspense in her most dazzling love story yet....Throughout Sara Carstairs' trial for the murder of her sister's husband, Max Worthe had studied her cool demeanor in the dock, fascinated by her even as he was convinced she was guilty as charged. For three years after the ravishing heiress was acquitted, he used the power of his newspaper to pursue the truth--hoping to find the still-undiscovered body of the murder victim and at last prove Sara's guilt. But not only had the body disappeared without a trace, so had Sara Carstairs....When Max finally catches up with Sara by sheer chance, he doesn't even know it's her...at first. By the time he does, it's too late--they've already spent a night together that both of them know they will never forget and can never repeat. Has he fallen in love with the woman of his dreams or with a cold-blooded murderess? And has she put herself in the hands of a knight in shining armor--or a ruthless scoundrel bent on destroying her?From the Paperback edition.
Strangers at the Altar
by Marguerite KayeThe secrets behind the wedding veil For penniless widow Ainsley McBrayne, marriage is the only solution. She's vulnerable yet fiercely independent, so shackling herself to another man seems horrifying! Until handsome stranger Innes Drummond tempts Ainsley to become his temporary wife. Once married, Ainsley hardly recognizes the rugged Highlander Innes transforms into! He sets her long-dormant pulse racing, and she's soon craving the enticing delights of their marriage bed. She has until Hogmanay to show Innes that their fake marriage could be for real...
A Stranger's Baby
by Kerry ConnorJake Armstrong had no intention of getting involved with his very sexy--and very pregnant--next-door neighbor...until the night she was attacked. His only goal these days was recovering and getting back in the game, not playing bodyguard to the most vulnerable of victims. Still, leaving her to fend for herself was out of the question, especially once they learned it was her baby someone was desperate to get their hands on. As they unearthed shocking truths about her baby's family history, Jake sensed something growing between them, an attraction that became more intense as her due date approached. He knew this tiny family had no place in his future, but walking away seemed impossible--and practically broke his heart at the thought....
The Stranger's Child
by Alan HollinghurstFrom the Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Line of Beauty: a magnificent, century-spanning saga about a love triangle that spawns a myth, and a family mystery, across generations. In the late summer of 1913, George Sawle brings his Cambridge schoolmate--a handsome, aristocratic young poet named Cecil Valance--to his family's modest home outside London for the weekend. George is enthralled by Cecil, and soon his sixteen-year-old sister, Daphne, is equally besotted by him and the stories he tells about Corley Court, the country estate he is heir to. But what Cecil writes in Daphne's autograph album will change their and their families' lives forever: a poem that, after Cecil is killed in the Great War and his reputation burnished, will become a touchstone for a generation, a work recited by every schoolchild in England. Over time, a tragic love story is spun, even as other secrets lie buried--until, decades later, an ambitious biographer threatens to unearth them. Rich with Hollinghurst's signature gifts--haunting sensuality, delicious wit and exquisite lyricism--The Stranger's Child is a tour de force: a masterly novel about the lingering power of desire, how the heart creates its own history, and how legends are made.This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.
Stranger's Embrace
by Helen ConradFiery-spirited Marina Crafts craved excitement. Mexico was finally free from Spanish rule, life along the California . coast was peaceful, but dull, and the chestnut-haired | I beauty dreaded the idea of marrying a stuffy proper man her family had chosen for her. As she stood staring at a ship newly anchored in the harbor, Marina^ noticed a tall man peering through a spyglass... directly at her! Wantonly, she opened her cloak and i I allowed the wind to blow back her long hair and press her dress against the curves of her body. Then, closing her eyes, she imagined the feel of the handsome | strangers hands caressing her, his lips claiming hers | ^ in a searing kiss, his body crushing hers in \ an embrace of purest rapture... Raised as the eldest son of a major Spanish landowner, Sebastian de la Cruz was eager to finish his military service and return to Spain. This remote colonial outpost bored him...until he lifted his telescope and beheld a\ I vision of loveliness. Intrigued by her seductive pose, I hwame ashore and tracked down the bewitching goddess "^ as she bathed in a woodland stream. Though she feigned outrage when he first pulled her close and tasted her qweet lips, he vowed to make her his. He'd take it slow-but not too slow-and soon the willful minx would beg | for more of his caresses, moan in ecstasy at the touch of his warm hands, and surrender to love's ultimate embrace... here, and wherever he might take her!.
A Stranger's Game
by Colleen CobleThis gripping new novel from USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. A wealthy hotel heiress. Even though Torie Bergstrom hasn&’t been back to Georgia since she was ten, she&’s happy to arrange a job for her best friend at one of the family properties on Jekyll Island.A suspicious death. But when Torie learns that her best friend has drowned, she knows it is more than a tragic accident: Lisbeth was terrified of water and wouldn&’t have gone swimming by choice.A fight for the truth.Torie goes to the hotel under an alias, desperate to find answers. When she meets Joe Abbott and his daughter rescuing baby turtles, she finds a tentative ally.The more Torie and Joe dig, the more elusive the truth seems. One thing is clear: someone will risk anything—even more murder—to keep their secrets buried.USA TODAY bestselling authorFull length, standalone romantic suspenseAlso by Colleen Coble: One Little Lie, Two Reasons to Run, Three Missing Days, Strands of Truth, Tidewater InnIncludes discussion questions for book clubs