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Sweet Fire
by Sarah Brady Shannen BradyBetween Homeland Security's Gifted Agenda and the bigotry of a fearful populace, having paranormal Gifts is a dangerous thing. Pyrokinetic Aaron Flores knows firsthand how difficult it can be to control his power. Still, he runs his bakery and never gives up on finding his Happily Ever After. When Aaron's cousin asks him to check on her former EMT partner, Aaron's chance has finally arrived. He's determined not to let anything stop him from catching (and keeping) his man. Ramón Del Rio spent three days at the tender mercies of HOMSEC agents when his former partner was taken. He wants nothing to do with a Gifted guy, but Aaron is nothing if not persistent. He's a pastry chef, after all, and the way to a man's heart really is through his stomach. The physical passion they share is the icing on the cake. Just when Ramón decides that having Gifts might not be a deal breaker, someone close to Aaron decides his fire needs to be put out--permanently. Ramón will have to face his fears to save them both.
Sweet Fire (Author's Cut Edition): Historical Romance
by Jo GoodmanA Wager For Land and Wealth Sets Two Friends in Conflict While a Woman's Heart Turns to Revenge in Sweet Fire by Jo Goodman--1852,London; 1869, San Francisco, Samoa and Sydney, Australia--Told all her life that she was plain, Lydia Chadwick knew no man would come courting. So it was with some suspicion that the shy, sweet, San Francisco heiress woke one morning with a tall, dark, dangerously handsome husband she couldn't recall marrying. Lydia had lost her memory, and was desperate to discover if there was truly a love to remember. For as she looked at Nathan Hunter's lean, muscular frame, she longed to abandon herself to the sensual stranger, and believe—if only for a little while—that the possessive passion in his smoky gray eyes was really for her.Business and pleasure weren't supposed to mix, but in this case Nathan Hunter was willing to make an exception. After all, it was in his best interests to keep his new bride's mind off the secrets of her past and her hatred for him. Keeping focused on his goals proved difficult as Lydia's sweet surrender wove a seductive spell around Nathan's heart, arousing emotions he had thought forever buried.But past transgressions have a way of catching up to the future. When Nathan's former friend and rival, Brigham More, seemingly returns from the dead, he stands to ruin Lydia and Nathan by unleashing an unspeakable secret.Publisher Note: For new and old fans of Jo Goodman comes one of her classic works, freshly edited by Jo Goodman for today's audience. Fans of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverley, Courtney Milan and Kaki Warner will enjoy this spirited adventure and romance.ALSO BY JO GOODMAN:Violet FireScarlet LiesSweet FireTHE MCCLELLANSCrystal PassionSeaswept AbandonTempting TormentTHE HAMILTON FAMILYMore Than You KnowMore Than You WishedTHE COMPASS CLUBLet Me Be The OneEverything I Ever WantedAll I Ever NeededBeyond A Wicked KissTHE DENNEHY SISTERSOnly My LoveMy Heart's DesireForever in My HeartAlways in My DreamsOnly in My ArmsTHE MARSHALL BROTHERSHer Defiant HeartHis Heart's RevengeTHE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGYMy Steadfast HeartMy Reckless HeartWith All My HeartMEET JO GOODMAN:Jo Goodman is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Always a fan of the happily ever after, Jo turned to writing romances early in her career as a child care worker when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. She is inspired by the resiliency and courage of the children she meets and feels privileged to be trusted with their stories, the ones that they alone have the right to tell.Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia.
Sweet Forever
by Becky Lee WeyrichPirates, time travel, forever love . . . “[Weyrich] has taken several threads and woven them into a fabric of startling beauty and magic” (Romantic Times). Julianna Doran experiences her first heated spark of desire in a haunted Hudson River mansion. Though she knows the days of pirate ships are over, she cannot stop yearning for the enticingly handsome and boldly dangerous Brom Vanderzee, the ghostly sea captain she gets but a mere glimpse of while playing with a Ouija board. Years later, even as Julianna prepares to wed, she still dreams of the achingly forbidden specter of her past. Seizing her last chance to understand her longing heart, she returns to the place she first saw Brom and is granted an exquisite night of passion with him before he disappears again. Determined not to lose him again, she crosses the boundaries of her world to join him in his, and solidify their love—this time for good.
Sweet Fortune
by Jayne Ann KrentzEven a heaven-sent love can be hot as hell. Everyone thought Jessie Benedict's impending marriage to Sam Hatchard was a great arrangement -- everyone, that is, but Jessie herself. Was she the only one who could see that Hatchard, her powerful father's protégé, had a scheming ulterior motive in marrying her? He was more than just a chip off the old workaholic's block -- he was positively lusting after Jessie's inheritance to build his own business empire! Free-spirited Jessie has plans for her own career as a detective -- starting with the rescue of a teenage girl from a dangerous cult. But when a break-in and an intimidating act of vandalism strike close to home, her investigation pairs her with the compellingly masculine entrepreneur. Hatch does make her heart beat deliciously fast, but she's not taking orders from any man. Imagine her surprise when he turns out to be not only a friend and ally, but a strong, tender lover who, in the end, knows how to seal a deal -- with her resounding "I do!"
Sweet Gone South (Love Gone South #1)
by Alicia Hunter PaceChocolatier Lanie Heaven has good friends, a booming business, and the adoration of the citizens of Merritt, Alabama. But she also has a secret. After the devastating breakup with her long time college boyfriend, she lost a baby and the hope of ever having a child - the thing she desires above all else.Though still grief-stricken eighteen months after the accident that killed his wife and best friend, Judge Luke Avery is lonely for the company of someone other than his three-year-old daughter, Emma.When Luke moves into the apartment above Lanie's candy shop, Lanie and Emma fall in love at first sight and Luke finds himself along for the ride. It's so easy for the three of them to slip into a life as sweet as the candy in Lanie's shop.But when Emma calls Lanie "Mommy," Luke realizes things have gone too far; he has to propose to Lanie or walk away. He isn't ready for marriage, but engaged isn't married. Lanie eagerly accepts but as the evidence stacks up, she must accept that Luke's love is not equal to her own.Can Luke find a way to slay his demons before the sweet life they have created goes completely south?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Sweet Gum Tree
by Katherine AllredSweet tea, corn bread, and soup beans- everyday fare for eight-year-old Alix French, the precocious darling of a respected southern family. But nothing was ordinary about the day she met ten-year-old Nick Anderson, a boy from the wrong side of town. Armed with only a tin of bee balm and steely determination, Alix treats the raw evidence of a recent beating that mars his back, an act that changes both of their lives forever.Through childhood disasters and teenage woes they cling together as friendship turns to love. The future looks rosy until the fateful night when Frank Anderson, Nick's abusive father, is shot to death in his filthy trailer.Suddenly, Nick is gone, leaving Alix alone, confused and pregnant. For the next fifteen years she wrestles with the pain of Nick's abandonment, a bad marriage, her family and friends. But finally, she's starting to get her life back together. Her divorce is almost final, her business is booming, and she's content if not happy- until the day she looks up and sees Nick standing across the counter.
Sweet Harmony
by Luann MclaneCricket Creek, Kentucky, is no Nashville--it's a sweet, small town outside the big-city limelight. But here, two headstrong country music stars will need to rely on their Southern roots and explosive chemistry to top the charts together. When Cat Carson drops her record label and signs with an independent label based in Cricket Creek, it's a huge upset in the music world. But the residents of Cricket Creek are thrilled to have a real country music star in their midst. Everyone except Jeff Greenfield, that is--a local rising star himself, who's been asked to record a duet with the stunning beauty. Jeff grew up on a farm, but his smooth, soulful country style is starting to get him noticed outside Cricket Creek. And while a duet with Cat Carson could send his career skyrocketing, he doesn't want to lose touch with his roots--or lose his head. Because sparks are flying every time he and Cat hit the studio. And it's more than a little distracting....
Sweet Haven (A Home Sweet Home Novel #1)
by Shirlee MccoyIn Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont family's irresistible handmade chocolates are a cherished tradition--and always a reason to celebrate. And now they're giving the three Lamont sisters, one by one, delicious chances to start again, make a change, and have their sweetest dreams come true...Neighbors who care, a peaceful routine--accountant Adeline Lamont is glad some things about her beloved hometown never change. But when her grandfather is injured, she has to run the family store, Chocolate Haven, and make its legendary fudge. Trouble is, she can't get the recipe right to save her life--or Chocolate Haven. And she doesn't need her ornery new tenant, Sinclair Jefferson, stirring up the pot with his help--and daring Addie to taste her wild side...Once Sinclair gets his hapless brother back on track, he's leaving Benevolence for good this time. He's made his life far away from his irresponsible family and their scandals. Trouble is, he can't quite stay away from Addie's optimism, enticing plus-size curves, and kindness to those who need it most. But they don't seem to have a thing in common--except that Addie's passion for chocolate, and for Benevolence, is just as contagious as Sinclair's passion for her. Maybe small-town life has its charms after all...Praise for Shirlee McCoy's Apple Valley Novels"A delicious treat. Don't miss a visit to Apple Valley!" --Emily March, New York Times bestselling author"Sweet as pie." --Publishers Weekly"A wonderful, warmhearted story." --RT Book Reviews
Sweet Heat (The Blue-Collar Lover Series #3)
by Zuri DayThe Blue-Collar Lover Series They don’t wear suits, but the five Carter brothers work hard to earn a day’s pay—and keep the right woman satisfied . . . No one turns out luscious pies and to-die-for cakes like Marvin Carter. Few outside of the family know about his baking skills, but working as a restaurant line cook is getting old fast. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to win start-up money from a major cooking contest and launch his own business. But his prime competition is making things hot for him in—and out—of the kitchen . . . Naomi Carson is as savory as her soul food and has twice the spice. This confident, large-and-in-charge beauty also has high aspirations, and will work all her skills against the tasty Mr. Marvin to take first place—and stop living with Grandma. As their attraction burns hot, the other contestants can’t take their heat nor their talent, and threaten to burn their dreams to ash. Will the desire be doused—or can Marvin and Naomi find common ground and fire up the chance of a lifetime? ALSO IN THIS SERIES “Great escapism.” —Library Journal on Packing Heat “Sexy, hot deliciousness . . . this power couple light up the page like a 100-megawatt bulb.” —USAToday.com on Bad Boy Seduction
Sweet Hell
by Rosanna LeoDionysus, Greek god of wine and theater, is the world's original playboy. But lately, he has been restless, moody, and he knows something is wrong. His carefree and bacchanalian lifestyle is starting to feel like one long string of meaningless sexual escapades. Even worse, he is suddenly aroused by the idea of marriage. To top it all off, Josie Marino, the mouthy, disheveled, and eternally annoying woman who serves him coffee at the local bakery, sets him on fire. Josie, a Toronto baker of Italian heritage, is not looking for love or lust. Especially not with Dionysus Iros, the most aggravating, demanding customer she'd ever had to serve. With his rippling muscles and sexy, knowing eyes, he's obviously trouble with a capital T. Unfortunately, he's also the star of her every X-rated dream. She's known players like Dionysus before, and one of them almost got the better of her. Josie determines she will not fall for his considerable physical charms, come hell or high water.But Dionysus turns strangely protective when a sinister character arrives at Josie's bakery, and they can no longer deny their unwanted feelings for one another. They are forced to embark on a bizarre, sexually-charged journey to hell itself, which threatens to either change them for the better, or destroy them.
Sweet Hidden Marriage: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wu JiaxiaomaiAt first, An Ning could only face the empty bed by herself. After that, she began to reminisce about the silence when she was with Jiang Shao during the cold night …"Mrs. Jiang, what do you like about Director Jiang?""Handsome and powerful!""Mrs. Jiang, what do you dislike about Director Jiang?""Too cool, too powerful!""Director Jiang, what do you like about Mrs Jiang?""She said I'm very handsome and powerful!"Jiang Shao Han realized that ever since he met An Ning, he didn't know what he could do for her other than spoil her.
Sweet Hidden Marriage: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Wu JiaxiaomaiAt first, An Ning could only face the empty bed by herself. After that, she began to reminisce about the silence when she was with Jiang Shao during the cold night …"Mrs. Jiang, what do you like about Director Jiang?""Handsome and powerful!""Mrs. Jiang, what do you dislike about Director Jiang?""Too cool, too powerful!""Director Jiang, what do you like about Mrs Jiang?""She said I'm very handsome and powerful!"Jiang Shao Han realized that ever since he met An Ning, he didn't know what he could do for her other than spoil her.
Sweet Hidden Marriage: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Wu JiaxiaomaiAt first, An Ning could only face the empty bed by herself. After that, she began to reminisce about the silence when she was with Jiang Shao during the cold night …"Mrs. Jiang, what do you like about Director Jiang?""Handsome and powerful!""Mrs. Jiang, what do you dislike about Director Jiang?""Too cool, too powerful!""Director Jiang, what do you like about Mrs Jiang?""She said I'm very handsome and powerful!"Jiang Shao Han realized that ever since he met An Ning, he didn't know what he could do for her other than spoil her.
Sweet Hidden Marriage: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Wu JiaxiaomaiAt first, An Ning could only face the empty bed by herself. After that, she began to reminisce about the silence when she was with Jiang Shao during the cold night …"Mrs. Jiang, what do you like about Director Jiang?""Handsome and powerful!""Mrs. Jiang, what do you dislike about Director Jiang?""Too cool, too powerful!""Director Jiang, what do you like about Mrs Jiang?""She said I'm very handsome and powerful!"Jiang Shao Han realized that ever since he met An Ning, he didn't know what he could do for her other than spoil her.
Sweet Holiday Romance
by Marie Ferrarella Raeanne Thayne Allie Pleiter Jessica Gilmore Nan Dixon Helen DeprimaComing soon! Sweet Holiday Romance by RaeAnne Thayne,Marie Ferrarella,Allie Pleiter,Helen DePrima,Jessica Gilmore will be available Dec 1, 2015.
Sweet Home Alabama
by Rob RosenA return home to the deep south puts these two old friends, all grown up now, on a collision course once old memories boil to the romantic and steamy surface.NOTE: This story appears in Rob Rosen's best-selling collection, Short Spurts.
Sweet Home Alaska: A Clean Romance (A Northern Lights Novel #5)
by Beth CarpenterSome sparks last forever.But once burned…World traveler Dr. Scott Willingham is known for being calm and levelheaded—except where Volta Morgan is concerned. In the ten years since they parted, Scott still can’t forget her. Now he’s come to Alaska to find Volta and finally let her go, only to find their attraction is stronger than ever. Can Scott leave her behind one last time…or has he truly found a place to call home?
Sweet Home Alaska (A Wild Coast Novel #1)
by Jennifer Snow"Never too late to join the growing ranks of Jennifer Snow fans."—Fresh FictionWhen old feelings resurface, will the truth bring them back together?Skylar Beaumont never wanted to return to Alaska. Still, when duty calls, she can&’t refuse. And, as a third-generation &“Coastie&” and the only female captain in the local coast guard, she has too much to prove. Being stationed in her hometown of Port Serenity isn&’t ideal—but she&’ll tough it out until her transfer goes through and she can move on to warmer waters. That&’s the plan, at least, until she crashes into Dex Wakefield. Again.Shocked to see his secret high school sweetheart after all this time, Dex can&’t help but wonder if he should finally come clean. Skylar deserves to know the real reason why he abandoned the dream they&’d shared—and broke her heart. But this small tourist town is home to one big grudge where their families are concerned… And leaving the past behind might be the only way Dex and Skylar will finally realize that their first love deserves a sweet second chance. Bonus NovellaIn Jennifer Snow&’s Love on the Coast, Rachel Hempshaw embarks on a themed cruise, aiming to dispel yet another local legend. But when her ship is caught up in a coast guard operation, one sexy officer makes it his mission to prove the existence of something that Rachel no longer believes in—real love.A Wild Coast Novel
Sweet Home Colorado
by C. C. CoburnGrace Saunders returns to Spruce Lake, Colorado, to oversee the renovation of a house she's inherited-and to get away from a bad divorce. She's not planning to run into her high school sweetheart, Jack O'Malley. She has a secret she'll give anything to keep, even when it turns out that Jack's her new contractor.Now Jack and Grace have to work together-and work at keeping their hands off each other. Grace is the same girl Jack used to know, the one he never got over. Jack's grown into a man Grace could fall in love with all over again. And the entire O'Malley clan is rooting for a romantic reunion.But should Grace keep her twelve-year-old secret? And if she tells, will Jack ever forgive her?
Sweet Home Cowboy
by Nicole Helm Maisey Yates Jackie Ashenden Caitlin CrewsFour half sisters create the family they&’ve always dreamed of in this enchanting quartet from bestselling authors Maisey Yates, Nicole Helm, Jackie Ashenden and Caitlin Crews. The Hathaway sisters might have grown up apart, but when they agree to move to Jasper Creek, Oregon, to revitalize their grandfather&’s farm, it seems a straightforward decision. Until they meet their neighborhood cowboys… Sweet-natured Teddy has never met a man worth taking a risk on, until now. Tomboy Joey has more affinity with farm equipment than men, until a brooding cowboy changes her mind. Prickly baker Georgie can&’t resist the temptation of the most forbidden cowboy of all, and sparks fly between ceramicist Elliot and the grumpy single-dad rancher next door. The sisters&’ feelings are anything but simple, but with the love and support of each other, they discover that a cowboy might be the sweetest thing of all about coming home.
Sweet Home Highland Christmas (The Pennington Family)
by May McGoldrickA 2018 RITA® finalist for Romance Novellas! Freya Sutherland is a desperate aunt trying to keep custody of her precocious young niece, Ella. After the death of her father, Freya is willing to do anything to prove she's capable of being Ella's guardian, even if if means marrying for security instead of love.Recently retired from the military, Captain Gregory Pennington wants nothing more than to make it home in time for Christmas. When his brother hears of his plans to return to the family estate for the holidays, he asks Penn to escort some travelers to the bordering estate.When Freya and Penn meet their chemistry is instant. Once they realize he's their escort for the journey, there's no escaping their attraction. But Penn has plans that do not include a wife and child. And Freya has responsibilities as Ella's guardian, no matter her growing discontent with her upcoming marriage. With Ella conspiring to get them together, Penn and Freya might just experience a little magic during the holidays.
Sweet Home Montana
by Jillian HartWhen contacted by her long-lost grandmother, Lauren McKaslin wanted to reconnect with all the warmhearted Montana McKaslins. For too long, she'd relied solely on herself. But mistrustful lawman Caleb Stone stood in the way of her dreams, and his questions about her were intimidating. Was his attention more than a protective instinct? Now that she believed in family again, perhaps this was also the time to believe in true love.
Sweet Hush
by Deborah SmithSmith cooks up a passionate story about a woman whose life is thrown into chaos when her son elopes with the daughter of the President of the United States. Includes an brand-new short story.
A Sweet Inconvenience
by Danielle ColbertJackson is rich and famous, while Ronni is not. Things get interesting when these two come together and the age old question "Do opposites attract?" may finally be answered . . . or maybe not!The moment Jackson Prescott walked into Veronica "Ronni" Dudrow's shop, she knew she was in trouble. His good looks and ultra-rich lifestyle kept all eyes on him, while his love life kept the cameras clicking and people talking, leaving Ronni to wonder why in the world he was looking for her.Between running her shop, her monthly dessert showcase, and the needs of her friends and family, it's no wonder she can't seem to make time for dating. Jack's sudden appearance puts Ronni in a position where she is forced to take the bitter with the sweet. However, as tasty as Jack is, his recent request has Ronni wondering if he's really worth the trouble.Jackson Prescott is a man who knows exactly what he wants. He just isn't sure if he can find it. At first, Ronni Dudrow seems to be the only thing standing in his way. However, as they get to know each other, Jack wonders why he suddenly can't get enough of this frustrating woman.Can a situation that seems like the perfect recipe for disaster actually turn out to be something they both can't resist?
Sweet Justice
by Cynthia ReeseThe toughest call he ever had to make Following protocol during a fire that badly injured a young woman leaves Georgia firefighter Andrew Monroe racked with guilt. He hopes to make amends by helping Mallory Blair's kid sister heal through equestrian therapy on his family ranch. The big obstacle is Mallory, who blames Andrew for what happened in spite of the daring rescue that placed his own life at risk. He knows that falling for Mallory is asking for trouble...especially when their mutual attraction ignites more conflict. But Mallory's a fighter. Like her sister. Like him. Together, can they find a way to turn the past into hope for the future?