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The Police Chief's Lady
by Jacqueline DiamondWhen Dr. Jenni Vine fled Los Angeles, she was trying to escape the taint of an old scandal. Luckily, most of the folks in small-town Downhome, Tennessee, seemed willing to give the lady doc the benefit of the doubt and were thrilled to have a glamorous outsider in their midst. Police chief Ethan Forrest like his town peaceful, and he made it clear that the newcomer's dubious credentials--blond surfer girl in designer duds, and alleged home wrecker--put her at the top of his least-wanted list. But once Jenni starts caring for his motherless son, the lawman would swear on a stack of Bibles that she's not the heartbreaker type. Except, she's driving him wild.
The Police Chief's Lady
by Jacqueline DiamondNo One Knew Her Side of the Story... When Dr. Jenni Vine fled Los Angeles, she was trying to escape the taint of an old scandal. Luckily, most of the folks in small-town Downhome, Tennessee, seemed willing to give the lady doc the benefit of the doubt and were thrilled to have a glamorous outsider in their midst. Except For a One-Man Judge and Jury... Police chief Ethan Forrest liked his town peaceful, and he made it clear that the newcomer's dubious credentials -- blond surfer girl in designer duds, and alleged home wrecker -- put her at the top of his least-wanted list. But once Jenni starts caring for his motherless son, the lawman would swear on a stack of Bibles that she's not the heartbreaker type. Except, she's driving him wild!
The Police Chief's Pitch: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Port Domingo Romances #2)
by Janice SimsHer return to their small town…Means a whole new ball game for him! Chief of police Dave Harrison never quite got over his high school crush on Darla Crammer—even when she suddenly left Port Domingo and her family five years ago. Now she&’s come home to make things right with her son. Dave knows his Little League team could be the perfect opportunity for everyone to start fresh…but can he risk striking out at love, too? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Port Domingo RomancesBook 1: A Family for KeepsBook 2: The Police Chief's Pitch
The Police Doctor's Discovery
by Laura MacdonaldA bad boy turned good?<P> When Dr. Rachel Beresford returns home as a locum GP and police doctor, she’s surprised that Nick Kowalski still lives there. Her bad-boy former boyfriend is now a senior police officer, and the powerful connection they one shared flares back to life as if they had never parted!<P> Rachel is determined to avoid Nick’s dangerous charms. But as a serious investigation gets underway and a threat is made to Rachel’s life, she finds herself seeking safety in his arms - and that their passion is one they can never forget!
The Police Doctor's Secret
by Marion LennoxA light plane has crashed near isolated Dolphin Cove. The pilot's dead, and passengers are missing. But when Dr. Alistair Benn asks for help, they send Dr. Sarah Rose. Alistair held Sarah responsible for a tragedy in his past. He has never forgiven her. . . or forgotten her.
The Police Surgeon's Rescue
by Abigail GordonWorking for GP and police surgeon Dr. Blake Pemberton is a close a brush with the law as Nurse Helena Harris ever wanted. Then she finds herself testifying against a gang who threatened her father's life. Blake is determined to protect Helena, and she finds herself falling for the courageous doctor. But can she persuade him to trust her with his heart?
The Police Surgeon's Rescue
by Abigail GordonWorking for GP and police surgeon Dr. Blake Pemberton is a close a brush with the law as Nurse Helena Harris ever wanted. Then she finds herself testifying against a gang who threatened her father's life. Blake is determined to protect Helena, and she finds herself falling for the courageous doctor. But can she persuade him to trust her with his heart?
The Politics of Love: Romantic Comedy
by Ines Saint". . . the perfect balance between serious chemistry and warm, tender moments." ~Meline NaseauWhen Right Meets Left, Sparks Fly and Mistrust Abounds in THE POLITICS OF LOVE, a Romantic Comedy by Ines Saint-- Chicago, Present Day --By most accounts, Jake Kelly is cold, rich and out-of-touch. He's also Chicago's conservative mayoral candidate who genuinely loves his city and doesn’t understand why voters want to know the "real" Jake.Warm, sassy and opinionated, Kayla Diaz is an accomplished music teacher and violinist. She also loves Chicago, is trying to get back to her city and needs a job-- a "comfortable" marriage and family would be nice too.When a friend brings them together to come up with a music program for the city’s public school system as part of Jake’s plans for education reform, sparks ignite and combustion follows.But, after photos of the two of them dancing close at a festival mysteriously show up in local media, things get complicated. Voters love the idea of Jake and Kayla together, but they have it all wrong . . . or do they? Can Kayla trust that Jake wants her for the right reasons or is this just THE POLITICS OF LOVE?Publisher's Note: This book was previously published as STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT and has been updated and edited by the author. Readers who appreciate sweet romance without erotic detail will enjoy THE POLITICS OF LOVE.Fans of Kristan Higgins, Marie Force, Bella Andre, Catherine Bybee as well as fans of sweet, clean romance will not want to miss Ines Saint."The chemistry with both characters blends in beautifully. I like that the sex scenes are left to the reader's imagination and not outright explicit like other books." ~Marlene R.Meet Ines Saint: Born in Zaragoza, Spain and raised in the United States and Puerto Rico, Inés Saint is bilingual and bicultural and knows what it’s like to feel like you belong everywhere, but not quite anywhere. Right now, she is raising her fun, inspiring teens, volunteering for causes she believes in, working on her writing career, and sharing her life with her dream guy. Her greatest joys are spending time with family and close friends, working with kids, reading, and traveling.
The Politics of Love: Sex Reformers and the Nonhuman
by Carla Christina HustakThe Politics of Love explores the entanglement of emotions, social movements, and science in reconfiguring human and nonhuman relations. As Darwin's evolutionary theory informed the development of sexual science and the sex reform movement between the 1890s and the 1920s, sex reformers emerged as a group of diverse and culturally influential professionals—doctors, psychologists, artists, political activists, novelists, and academics—who shared a profound commitment to changing the world by changing the practice of sex. Sex reformers reinvented love as a scientific practice of sex that brought humans and nonhumans into the fold of early-twentieth-century racial, gender, and sexual politics. Carla Christina Hustak illuminates how sex reformers' insistence that love can shift human and nonhuman relations is more than just a historical narrative—it is a moment in time interconnected with urgent contemporary concerns over the global implications of our emotional relationships to other humans, animals, the earth, and atmospheric and technological forces.
The Polyamory Breakup Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival
by Kathy Labriola Lacey JohnsonPolyamory is not always easy. With multiple partners often come more complex relationships to navigate. This practical guide looks at the common causes of polyamorous breakups, identifies strategies to avoid ending relationships, and provides you with the toolkit to survive a breakup. Kathy Labriola uses real life examples and expert insight as a counselor and nurse. From how to handle jealousy to the practicalities of managing money and time with multiple partners, this book includes tips and insights from the polyamory community. It is inevitable that some relationships will end in a breakup. This book helps you maintain friendships and minimize the impact of a breakup on the rest of your polycule and wider community. Unlike traditional breakup guides, Labriola's book offers insight specific to the polyamory community and addresses the unique challenges that come with multiple partners.
The Polyamory Workbook: An Interactive Guide to Setting Boundaries, Communicating Your Needs, and Building Secure, Healthy Open Relationships
by Sara Youngblood GregoryA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Poodle Apocalypse
by John InmanWith the world suddenly teeming with zombies, Charlie and Bobby are fighting to stay alive. Being about as gay as two people can be, they insist on doing it with panache. Even with the planet throwing up its legs in submission, there is no reason a couple of style-conscious guys can't look good while saying good-bye to the age of man and ushering in the age of... God knows what. Amoebas, maybe. With their loyal zombie poodle, Mimi, at their side, they bravely face the apocalypse head-on. Death, destruction, and the undead they can deal with. But without electricity, it's the depressing lack of blow-dryers and cappuccino machines that really pisses them off--until Bobby goes missing! Suddenly Charlie has more than fluffy hair and a good cup of coffee to worry about....
The Pooka's Share
by K. L. NooneFaerie horses should at least show up on time. That’s Aidan’s opinion, anyway. He’s been waiting for the pooka all night, to catch it stealing apples from human orchards. This Magical Enforcement Division assignment’s supposed to be easy -- and Aidan could use the break, after a previous case gone badly wrong. But when the apple-thief pooka does show up, it takes the shape of a gorgeous young man ... who doesn’t seem to mind being captured at Aidan’s hands.Ink left his herd to seek out adventure, and he’s found it in the form of a devastatingly handsome MED agent. He’s always been up for a challenge, and Aidan Callahan is certainly that: gorgeous, powerful, and good at his job. Ink’s perfectly happy to let Aidan put a hand -- or an enchanted bridle -- on him, especially with that note of command. It’ll be simple and fun, a decadent magical one night stand ... and Ink knows they’ll both enjoy it.But this night isn’t simple. Ritual magic and Aidan’s own complicated gifts collide, and the family legacy he’s been avoiding becomes important, though Aidan’s starting to think it isn’t as important as keeping Ink in his arms.
The Pool Boy
by R. W. ClingerBecause his pool is untended and filthy, romance author Robert Fine needs to hire a pool boy for the summertime position at his estate. So at the beginning of summer, he places an ad for a pool boy to hire.Enter Kent Tacoma, an ex-Navy stud, handsome, who lands an interview. Almost immediately Robert enjoys his company and himself, hiring Kent on the spot.As Tacoma tends the pool, Robert cannot keep his hungry eyes off the young man. All he can think about is his desire. Unfortunately, Tacoma starts to break Robert’s house rules with a local bad boy named Katz Strong, Tacoma’s opposite.Soon a jealous Robert is convinced Tacoma is under Katz’s bad influence. As Tacoma pulls away from Robert and grows closer to Katz. Robert finds his rage building. Can’t the three men just get along?As summer comes to a close, Tacoma becomes the center of everyone’s attention. Whose heart will survive the heated summer?
The Pool House: Someone lied. Someone died.
by Tasmina Perry'A dark and devious psychological thriller with all the glamour you'd expect' Red'This relentlessly brilliant novel will keep you enthralled from start to end *****' Heat'Pacy and full of believable (but tough-to-guess) twists' CosmopolitanThe heartpounding new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Tasmina Perry will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must-read for everyone who's been gripped by the THE GIRLFRIEND by Michelle Frances, J. P. Delaney's THE GIRL BEFORE. or who loved TV's THE AFFAIR. A Summer To Die ForTo Jem Chapman, it's the chance of a lifetime. An invitation to join a group in an exclusive Hamptons house-share, who could say no? But when she discovers what happened last summer, Jem can't help but feel a chill.A young woman was found drowned in the house's pool. The housemates said Alice was troubled. She'd been drinking. She couldn't swim...A Secret To Kill ForAs Jem gets to know her glamorous new housemates, she realises each has something to hide. What really happened last summer? And who would go to any lengths to keep a person quiet?What readers are saying about The Pool House...'This rollercoaster read will keep you guessing right to the very end' Closer'Well-drawn characters and a twisty plot make this page-turner a must-read' Good Housekeeping'With a smart plot and characters you'll both love and love to hate' Red'With dark twists I did not see coming - the perfect end-of-summer read' Daily Mail'Dark and twisty suspense-packed drama' Woman & Home'A brilliant page-turner' Prima
The Pool House: Someone lied. Someone died.
by Tasmina Perry'A dark and devious psychological thriller with all the glamour you'd expect' Red'This relentlessly brilliant novel will keep you enthralled from start to end *****' Heat'Pacy and full of believable (but tough-to-guess) twists' CosmopolitanThe heartpounding new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Tasmina Perry will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must-read for everyone who's been gripped by the THE GIRLFRIEND by Michelle Frances, J. P. Delaney's THE GIRL BEFORE. or who loved TV's THE AFFAIR. A Summer To Die ForTo Jem Chapman, it's the chance of a lifetime. An invitation to join a group in an exclusive Hamptons house-share, who could say no? But when she discovers what happened last summer, Jem can't help but feel a chill.A young woman was found drowned in the house's pool. The housemates said Alice was troubled. She'd been drinking. She couldn't swim...A Secret To Kill ForAs Jem gets to know her glamorous new housemates, she realises each has something to hide. What really happened last summer? And who would go to any lengths to keep a person quiet?What readers are saying about The Pool House...'This rollercoaster read will keep you guessing right to the very end' Closer'Well-drawn characters and a twisty plot make this page-turner a must-read' Good Housekeeping'With a smart plot and characters you'll both love and love to hate' Red'With dark twists I did not see coming - the perfect end-of-summer read' Daily Mail'Dark and twisty suspense-packed drama' Woman & Home'A brilliant page-turner' Prima
The Pool House: Someone lied. Someone died.
by Tasmina PerryThey told you her death was an accident.... They lied.This dark, twisting novel of betrayal and secrets from the Sunday Times bestselling author Tasmina Perry will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for everyone who's been gripped by Showtime TV's THE AFFAIR, Adele Parks' THE STRANGER IN MY HOME and J. P. Delaney's THE GIRL BEFORE. 'Vividly told...with a dark twist' Good HousekeepingWhen you're invited to spend a summer in the Hamptons with a group of new friends, you agree - who wouldn't? But then you realise you're taking the place of someone else, a woman who died in mysterious circumstances in the same beach house, just the summer before. Behind closed doors, who can you trust? And which of your housemates has something to hide?(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited
The Pool of St Branok
by Philippa CarrAngelet, a wealthy young woman living in a mansion on the rocky coast of Cornwall, finds her life dramatically changed when she meets and marries Gervaise Mandeville. Too late, she finds him to be a gambler as he takes her to Australia in pursuit of a fortune. Sequel to "Midsummer's Eve."
The Pool of St. Branok (The Daughters of England #14)
by Philippa CarrIn the haunting mists of St. Branok's Pool, a terrible crime will bind together a woman and a man foreverYoung Angelet is fascinated by the haunting rumors surrounding the Pool of St. Branok--superstitious tales of its cursed, bottomless waters. The innocent Cornish girl shares the ghostly story with Benedict Lansdon, the handsome, illegitimate grandson of a family friend, and promises to show him the spot. But tragedy strikes when they meet at the pool, and Angelet and Ben become complicit in a crime that could send Ben to the gallows. Ben returns to Australia, but the pair feels bound by their terrible secret. After a whirlwind season in London, Angelet marries Gervaise Mandeville, a charming rogue with a weakness for gambling. As the casualties from the Crimean War mount, Gervaise decides to try his luck in the Australian gold rush. Angelet travels across the world with him, only to once again be ensnared in a fatal act of violence. Alone in the outback, Angelet faces her own day of reckoning from a long-ago crime--and gets a second chance at love.
The Poppy War: A Novel (The Poppy War #1)
by R. F KuangOne of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time“I have no doubt this will end up being the best fantasy debut of the year...I have absolutely no doubt that [Kuang’s] name will be up there with the likes of Robin Hobb and N.K. Jemisin.” -- BooknestFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface, the brilliantly imaginative debut of R.F. Kuang: an epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic, in the tradition of Ken Liu’s Grace of Kings and N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance Trilogy.When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising.But surprises aren’t always good.Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive—and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school.For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . .Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late.
The Poppy Wife: A Novel of the Great War
by Caroline ScottCaroline Scott&’s The Poppy Wife is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, profound loss, and the startling truth of the broken families following World War I. 1921. Survivors of the Great War are desperately trying to piece together the fragments of their broken lives. While many have been reunited with their loved ones, Edie&’s husband Francis is still missing—presumed to have been killed in action—but she knows he is alive. Francis&’s brother Harry was there the day he went missing in Ypres. And like Edie, he&’s hopeful Francis is living somewhere in France, lost and confused. Hired by grieving families in need of closure, Harry returns to the Western Front to photograph soldiers&’ graves. As he travels through France gathering news for British wives and mothers, he searches for evidence his own brother is still alive. When Edie receives a mysterious photograph that she believes was taken by Francis, she is more certain than ever he isn&’t dead and embarks on her own journey in the hope of finding some trace of her husband. As Harry and Edie&’s paths converge, they get closer to the truth about Francis and, as they do, are soon faced with the life-changing impact of the answers they discover. &“A tribute to remembrance, The Poppy Wife is one of the most meticulously researched WWI novels I have read. Scott&’s characters rise off the page with passion, heartache, and unbreakable hope.&” —New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy &“Scott masterfully weaves a layered story of both personal tragedy and redemption, filled with rich historical detail and lyrical prose.&” —USA Today bestselling author Jillian Cantor
The Popular Girl
by F. Scott FitzgeraldA society girl is enchanted to meet a very rich and eligible young man. No sooner do they meet than her father dies unexpectedly, leaving her impoverished. Too ashamed to admit her situation, she instead invents a fanciful world to convince the bachelor that she is still the popular girl he first met.
The Porcelain Carnival (Masks Ser. #7)
by Hayden ThorneIn the seventh and final installment of theMasksseries, nothing comes easy to sixteen-year-old Eric Plath -- and the Shadow Puppet. On one hand, Eric suffers through the tedium of more homework, more groundings from irate parents, and sudden and inexplicable attention from mutated killer mannequins from the Shadow Puppet’s cabal. On the other hand, those evolving mannequins appear to have rattled a supervillain’s schemes of terrorizing Vintage City, and no one -- not even the superheroes and the Sentries -- can figure out what’s happening.In the middle of this spiraling supervillain craziness are the growing numbers of disappearing teenagers, including Deena Alvarez, Eric’s good friend who’s in the process of transitioning behind the backs of her disapproving parents and grandparents. And the only clue dropped into Eric’s lap makes him an even bigger target to a supervillain who desperately needs it back.
The Porcelain Maker: 'A page-turning journey' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
by Sarah FreethyPre-order THE SEEKER OF LOST PAINTINGS, a sophisticated and thrilling historical page-turner about love and art, coming Summer 2025. &‘A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss&’ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'So compelling' Sunday Times 'A gorgeous debut' Heat Two lovers caught at the crossroads of historyA daughter&’s search for the truth Germany, 1929. When Max, a Jewish architect, and Bettina, a beautiful and celebrated German avant-garde artist, meet at a party their attraction is instant. In love with each other and the art they create, their talent transports them to the dazzling lights of Berlin. But Germany is on the brink of terrible change, and their bright beginning is soon dimmed by the rising threat of Nazism. When Max is arrested and sent to the Dachau concentration camp, it is only his talent at making the exquisite porcelain figures so beloved by the Nazis that stands between him and certain death. At first, Bettina has no idea where Max has been taken but when she learns of his fate, she is determined to rescue him whatever the cost. Now, a lifetime later, Bettina&’s daughter, Clara, sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her identity. As she weaves together the fabric of her past, she discovers the terrible secret her mother wanted hidden forever. For fans of Heather Morris and Kristin Hannah, The Porcelain Maker is a sweeping, epic story of love, betrayal and art, set across Europe from the 1920s Weimar Republic, to dark and glittering 1930s Berlin.
The Porcelain Maker: A Novel
by Sarah FreethyAn epic story of love, betrayal, and art that spans decades, through the horrors of World War II to 21st century America, inspired by an actual porcelain factory in Dachau.Two lovers caught at the crossroads of history. A daughter’s search for the truth.Germany, 1929. At a festive gathering of young bohemians in Weimar, two young artists, Max, a skilled Jewish architect, and Bettina, a celebrated avant-garde painter, are drawn to each other and begin a whirlwind romance. Their respective talents transport them to the dazzling lights of Berlin, but this bright beginning is quickly dimmed by the rising threat of Nazism. Max is arrested and sent to the concentration camp at Dachau where only his talent at making exquisite porcelain figures stands between him and seemingly certain death. Desperate to save her lover, Bettina risks everything to rescue him and escape Germany. America, 1993. Clara, Bettina’s daughter, embarks on a journey to trace her roots and determine the identity of her father, a secret her mother has kept from her for reasons she’s never understood. Clara’s quest to piece together the puzzle of her origins transports us back in time to the darkness of Nazi Germany, where life is lived on a razor’s edge and deception and death lurk around every corner. Survival depends on strength, loyalty, and knowing true friend from hidden foe. And as Clara digs further, she begins to question why her mother was so determined to leave the truth of her harrowing past behind...The Porcelain Maker is a powerful novel of enduring love and courage in the face of appalling brutality as a daughter seeks to unlock the mystery of her past.