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The Ranger's Woman
by Carol FinchWIDOW'S WEEDS COULD COVER A MULTITUDE OF SINSAnd when lawman Quinn Callahan got a look at what Piper Sullivan was hiding beneath them, he wanted to sin plenty! The woman was a glory to behold-all sass and bristling passion. But damned if he didn't know he was absolutely wrong for her...!Desperadoes, careening stagecoaches, gunfire-with Quinn Callahan, Piper Sullivan discovered the excitement never stopped. This rough-and-ready Texas Ranger was completely unlike any man she'd ever known. And riding with him, she was fast becoming a woman she didn't recognize-wild, free and aching for his touch!
The Ranieri Bride
by Michelle ReidWhen Enrico Ranieri discovers that Freya has hidden the existence of his son, he demands her hand in marriage. Enrico won't give Freya his heart, but he will give her his special brand of bedroom pleasure. . . ;. Now Freya must convince Enrico she's innocent, because she can't survive as just his bride of convenience. . . ;.
The Ransom
by Maggie PriceWE HAVE YOUR SON!The ransom for five-year-old Matthew was one million dollars cash. And in a terrifying instant all of Kathryn Conner's dreams of a new life at her family's Texas ranch, far from the scandal of her failed Hollywood marriage, were blindsided by the only thing that mattered: saving her son. A desperate mother will do desperate things, even turn to a man who loved and left her long ago, a man whose touch still haunted her dreams. But Clay Turner was her last--her only--hope at finding Matthew. Clay knew what was at stake, shared her pain and understood what it took for her to seek him out. Because the look in Kathryn's eyes reflected the same searing memories fighting their way back to his heart, as well. This time, he won't let her down.
The Ransom (Grace Livingston Hill #77)
by GraceLivingston HillIt was their stepmother’s death that brought Christobel Kershaw and her younger brother Randall home at last. But the large elaborate mansion chosen by their deceased stepmother didn’t really seem like home. And their father seemed different too—so tired, so weighed down. Christobel wondered if there was any way they could help him. Could they start over again and become a close, loving family? Slowly they learned to trust and love each other. Then, just when it seemed they were indeed becoming a real family, disaster struck! Randall—young, impetuous, Randall who was just beginning to understand what true manhood meant—was kidnapped. Would they be able to come up with the ransom? And would they be in time? There are dozens more Books by Grace Livingston Hill in the Bookshare library. Look for #1. Where Two Ways Met, #2. Bright Arrows, #3 A Girl to Come Home To, #13 In Tune with Wedding Bells, #15 Marigold, #18 brentwood, #24 by way of the silverthorns, #26. The Seventh Hour, #30 Matched Pearls, 33 Happiness Hill, #38 Spice Box, #41 blue ruin, #42 A New Name, 47 The Street of the City, #50 The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55 Ladybird, #61 Mystery Flowers, #66 The Girl From Montana, #68 The Story of a Whim, #70 in the way, #71 exit Betty, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo Michael, #76 The City of Fire, #84 Cloudy Jewel, #93 Katharine’s yesterday, #95 Mary Arden and #95 Mary Arden, with many more on the way.
The Rapids
by Carla NeggersShe has no time to take a break after playing a key role in the arrest of dangerous fugitive Nicholas Janssen. But with Janssen fighting extradition from his Dutch prison, U.S. diplomatic security agent Maggie Spencer isn't about to back off-even when U.S. marshal Rob Dunnemore turns up asking some very tough questions. Maggie has no reason to trust Rob, especially when she learns he has a personal interest: he was almost killed thanks to Janssen.Then Maggie and Rob discover the body of an American diplomat, and they realize there's another killer on the loose. Determined to tie up the case, Maggie heads to upstate New York following a questionable lead. Knowing she's holding back on him, Rob's right on her tail. And now she has no choice but to trust him. Because a trap has been set and they have both walked right into it.
The Rapids (Cold Ridge #3)
by Carla NeggersFrom New York Times bestselling author Carla NeggersWith international criminals on the loose, danger is a rising tide…When US Diplomatic Security Agent Maggie Spencer receives an anonymous tip, she&’s able to do what no one has before: apprehend Nicholas Janssen, the internationally most-wanted fugitive. Her acclaim puts her in the sights of US marshal Rob Dunnemore, who turns up asking tough questions about the case. Maggie has no reason to trust Rob, especially when she learns he has a personal interest: he was almost killed by Janssen.Then Maggie and Rob discover the body of an American diplomat, and they realize there&’s another killer on the loose. Determined to tie up the case, Maggie heads to upstate New York following a questionable lead. Knowing she&’s holding back on him, Rob is right on her tail. Little do they know that a trap is closing in on them both, and they&’ll have to trust each other if they want to make it out alive.Previously Published.Read the Cold Ridge Series by Carla Neggers:Book One: Cold RidgeBook Two: Night&’s LandingBook Three: The RapidsBook Four: Dark SkyBook Five: BreakwaterBook Six: Abandon
The Rare Event
by P. D. SingerHedge fund trader Ricky Santeramo has it all: money, looks, and fellow trader Jonathan Hogenboom. The two couldn't be more different: Jon is from old money, while Ricky clawed his way out of blue-collar New Jersey. Jon hedges his positions; Ricky goes for broke. Jon likes opera and the Yankees; Ricky prefers clubbing. Jon drinks wine with dinner; Ricky throws back a beer. Jon wants monogamy... but Ricky likes variety. Bankrupt airlines are facing strikes, the housing market is starting to crumble, and Jon can't wait any longer for Ricky to commit. One last night alone and one last risky trade make Jon say, "Enough." Then Jon's old friend Davis comes to New York City, ready for baseball and forever. The whole world is chaos, but there are fortunes to be made--or lost--and hearts to be broken--or won. Faced with losing it all, Ricky must make the savviest trades of his life and pray for a rare event. His portfolio and Jon's love are on the line.
The Rascal
by Eric Arvin2nd EditionLana is a faded movie star who lives alone in a big house on a hill that overlooks the sea. She has lived this way since the death of her daughter and the disappearance of her husband. Jeff and Chloe are a couple who live in a cabin below the big house. It was Chloe’s idea to strengthen their marriage, but she sees now that it isn’t working. Jeff has become obsessed with the cabin and an old well. Chloe only sees strangeness around her. One night while talking on the computer with Ethan, Jeff’s brother, a feeling of dread comes to the fore. When Ethan sees a figure behind Chloe, he leaves his boyfriend and baby and sets out to save Jeff. Chloe, Ethan and Lana come together to fight an evil that would destroy Jeff. Will they succeed or will all of them fall to the taste of a young cannibalistic ghost?First Edition published by Wilde City Press, October 2015.
The Rascal
by Lisa PlumleyReforming the rascal...Grace Crabtree has no need of a man. Except Morrow Creek's reprobate saloon keeper, Jack Murphy, keeps getting in her way. She's bewildered as to why she can't stop thinking about his infuriatingly handsome face. So Grace will use her feminine charms to reform him-once she works out exactly what feminine charms are!Jack's determined to find Grace a husband who'll keep her under control. But looking around the town, no man seems quite worthy of this spiky, tempting, glorious woman. So maybe he'll just have to settle her hash himself....
The Rattled Bones
by S. M. Parker“History and mystery meld beautifully in this ghost story with depth.” —Kirkus Reviews Unearthing years of buried secrets, Rilla Brae is haunted by ghostly visions tied to the tainted history of a mysterious island in this haunting novel from the author of The Girl Who Fell.Maine-bred, independent Rilla Brae is no stranger to the deep. She knows the rhythms of hard work and harder seas. But when she experiences the sudden death of her father, the veil between the living and the dead blurs and she begins to be haunted by a girl on a nearby, uninhabited island. The girl floats a song over the waves, and it is as beautiful as it is terrifying. Familiar and distant. Then Rilla meets Sam, a University of Southern Maine archeology student tasked with excavating the very island where the ghostly girl has appeared. Sam sifts the earth looking for the cultural remains of an island people who were forcibly evicted by the state nearly a hundred years ago. Sam tells Rilla the island has a history no locals talk about—if they know about it at all—due to the shame the events brought to the working waterfront community. All Rilla knows for sure is that the island has always been there—an eerie presence anchored in the stormy sea. Now Sam’s work and the ghostly girl’s song lure Rilla to the island’s shores. As Rilla helps Sam to unearth the island’s many secrets, Rilla’s visions grow—until the two discover a tragedy kept silent for years. And it’s a tragedy that has everything to do with Rilla’s past.
The Raven
by Sylvain ReynardFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Gabriel series comes a dark, sensual tale of romance in a city shrouded in mystery . . . Raven Wood spends her days at Florence's Uffizi gallery restoring Renaissance art. But an innocent walk home after an evening with friends changes her life forever. When she intervenes in the senseless beating of a homeless man, his attackers turn on her, dragging her into an alley. Raven is only semiconscious when their assault is interrupted by a cacophony of growls followed by her attackers' screams. Mercifully, she blacks out, but not before catching a glimpse of a shadowy figure who whispers to her . . . Cassita vulneratus. When Raven awakes, she is inexplicably changed. Upon returning to the Uffizi, no one recognizes her. More disturbingly, she discovers that she's been absent an entire week. With no recollection of her disappearance, Raven learns that her absence coincides with one of the largest robberies in Uffizi history--the theft of a set of priceless Botticelli illustrations. When the police identify her as their prime suspect, Raven is desperate to clear her name. She seeks out one of Florence's wealthiest and most elusive men in an attempt to uncover the truth. Their encounter leads Raven to a dark underworld whose inhabitants kill to keep their secrets . . .
The Raven Hovers
by Teresa CraneTwo brothers, an epic conflict and a dark family secret. An extraordinary novel from Teresa Crane, author of the bestselling The Italian HouseStefan and Marik Anderson: two men bound together by blood and divided by a hatred sown since birth... Stefan, the illegitimate outcast, has lived a tough and difficult life on the wild Essex marshes: Marek, diffident and intelligent, has been brought up in easy and affluent London.It is only with the outbreak of the Second World War that their lives change. As the conflict rages around them Stefan, a hero of the Polish partisan movement, and Marek reluctantly embark on a secret mission to support the cause and uncover the Nazi’s ‘retailiation weapon’. Yet still the bitter past is a source of discord.Danusia, Stefan's lover and fellow freedom-fighter is startled and intrigued by their enmity. And it is to Marek she confides a secret that she knows will cost her her life if Stefan should discover it...A novel of war, love and desperate secrets, The Raven Hovers will keep you gripped until the very end. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Katie Fforde and Nicola Cornick.
The Raven Master
by Diana WhitneyWhere there's smoke...Darby Ridge, Oregon, had always been a welcome sanctuary for Janine Taylor, a refuge from a troubled past. But all that changed when fire swept through the isolated town, leaving fear and suspicion in its wake, and a mysterious stranger came to her door-a man who knew far more about that terrible tragedy than any stranger could....Keeping a boardinghouse had long accustomed Janine to dealing with disturbing characters, but she had never had a guest like Quinn Coulliard. For there was in this dark, dangerous man a strange, compelling gentleness that could draw a wild raven to him at a whispered command and awaken Janine's long-buried passions with a single mesmerizing glance....
The Raven Prince (Prince Trilogy #1)
by Elizabeth HoytThere comes a time in a woman’s life when she must do the unthinkable - and find employment. For the widowed Anna Wren, that means taking a job as female secretary for the Earl of Swartingham. Secretaries are always male - never female - as Anna well knows but the real downfall of her career is the realisation that she is falling in love with Edward de Raaf - the Earl. But when she realises that he is going to visit a brothel in London to take care of his 'manly' desires, Anna sees red - and decides to take advantage of the opportunity to also take care of her 'womanly' desires - with the Earl as her unknowing lover. But the Earl has another reason for going to London. He is formalising his betrothal and trying (with little success) to forget about a secretary that has no right being female. Unhandsome, he knows that no woman wants him. Except for the mysterious lady with whom he spent two unforgettable nights at Aphrodite’s Grotto, the most scandalous brothel in London. But when Anna’s plan is revealed, a bit of blackmail is thrown into the mix, a proposal is rejected and even the Earl himself will be unprepared for the intrigues that ensnare them.
The Raven Queen
by Jules WatsonIn this dazzling retelling of one of Ireland#x19;s most stirring legends, acclaimed author Jules Watson brings to life the story of Maeve, the raven queen, who is as fierce as she is captivating. She was born to be a pawn, used to secure her father#x19;s royal hold on his land. She was forced to advance his will through marriage-her own desires always thwarted. But free-spirited Maeve will no longer endure the schemes of her latest husband, Conor, the cunning ruler of Ulster. And when her father#x19;s death puts her homeland at the mercy of its greedy lords and Conor#x19;s forces, Maeve knows she must at last come into her own power to save it. With secret skill and daring, Maeve proves herself the equal of any warrior on the battlefield. With intelligence and stealth, she learns the strategies-and sacrifices-of ruling a kingdom through treacherous alliances. And to draw on the dangerous magic of her country#x19;s oldest gods, Maeve seeks out the wandering druid Ruan, whose unexpected passion and strange connection to the worlds of spirit imperil everything Maeve thought true about herself-and put her at war with both her duty and her fate. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Raven and the Rose
by Jo BeverleyIn this novella of the Holy Grail from New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley, one woman must step forward to restore peace to medieval England... As the seventh child in her family, Sister Gledys was given to the Church at birth. She has spent all of her eighteen years in the Rosewell Nunnery, living a quiet, regimented life behind its walls. But lately, her mind has been wandering. She has visions of a gallant knight battling a massive foe. She longs to see his face and speak to him but she cannot... As a young boy, Michael de Lourey was locked away in a monastery by his mother. Not being the oldest in his family, he would not inherit land. His only options are to be a monk or a knight. Michael left the monastery at twelve and has grown into a skilled fighter, but the chaste life of a knight may be taking its toll on him. Whenever he fights, he keeps seeing a beautiful and silent woman in a green dress and white veil. He doesn't dare mention her to anyone for fear of sounding crazy. But there's nothing crazy about their visions. It's as though some great power is drawing them together... The Raven and the Rose previously appeared in Chalice of Roses.
The Raven and the Rose
by Virginia HenleyHer hair was black and silk against her ivory skin; her gray eyes burned with opal fire. The love child of King Edward IV, Roseanna was pledged to her father's most prized warrior. He was dark, strong, and commanding, and in the bedchamber, where he forced her to honor her marriage vows, she learned not to crave his intoxicating touch. And still she swore not to love him even as she surrendered to the dark rapture of...the Raven.From the Paperback edition.
The Raven's Assignment
by Kasey MichaelsSpecial Agent Jesse Colton had a strong instinct to say no to sweet, vulnerable Samantha Cosgrove. Not because he doubted her shocking claim-that her boss was sharing government secrets-but because the innocently seductive blond beauty made him want to say yes...to anything her heart desired.He was one of the Agency's finest. But Samantha wished someone had warned her that Jesse Colton was tall, dark and handsome. Now he was posing as her boyfriend to protect her from a dangerous web of deceit-but his own "pretend" kisses made her traitorous body wish he'd perform more husbandly duties....
The Raven's Heart
by Jesse Blackadder"Jesse Blackadder has all the hallmarks of a great historical fiction writer, achieving a fine balance of thoroughly researched atmospheric detail and suspenseful story. . . . In The Raven's Heart she doesn't hit one wrong note."--The Sunday Telegraph Scotland, 1561, and a ship comes across the North Sea carrying home Mary, the young, charismatic Queen of Scots, returning after thirteen years in the French court to wrest back control of her throne. The Blackadder family has long awaited for the Queen's return to bring them justice. Alison Blackadder, disguised as a boy from childhood to protect her from the murderous clan that stole their lands, must learn to be a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, building a web of dependence and reward. Just as the Queen can trust nobody, Alison discovers lies, danger, and treachery at every turn. This sweeping, imaginative, and original tale of political intrigue, misplaced loyalty, secret passion, and implacable revenge is based on real characters and events from the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. The Raven's Heart is a breathtaking epic from a bold, fresh voice. Winner of the Varuna HarperCollins Manuscript Development Award, The Raven's Heart was published in Australia in 2011. Jesse Blackadder finally had enough of people asking if she was related to Rowan Atkinson, star of the BBC sitcom Blackadder. She traveled to Scotland to find the origins of her surname and discovered the ruins of Blackadder House on the banks of the Blackadder River. The Raven's Heart grew from there. Jesse lives in Byron Bay, Australia.
The Ravishing of Lady May
by Charlotte LovejoyShe still has her innocence-but not for much longer. . . Orphaned as an infant, May Roseberry has always longed for passions and pleasures beyond the convent walls. At seventeen, she receives a visit from the Countess of Wilyse, who whisks her away to the Tudor court. Under the tutelage of Lady Wilyse, May learns to indulge in the earthly delights. But Lady Wilyse urges May to keep her maidenhead intact- omitting, of course, her plans to groom May as a plaything for no less than the king. But when Lady Wilyse's rakish brother, Jasper, Earl of Hawksworth, joins them on their journey to court, May's certain he's the one to consummate her education. . . .
The Ravishing of Lady May
by Charlotte LovejoyShe still has her innocence-but not for much longer... Orphaned as an infant, May Roseberry has always longed for passions and pleasures beyond the convent walls. At seventeen, she receives a visit from the Countess of Wilyse, who whisks her away to the Tudor court. Under the tutelage of Lady Wilyse, May learns to indulge in the earthly delights. But Lady Wilyse urges May to keep her maidenhead intact- omitting, of course, her plans to groom May as a plaything for no less than the king. But when Lady Wilyse's rakish brother, Jasper, Earl of Hawksworth, joins them on their journey to court, May's certain he's the one to consummate her education...
The Raw Prawn
by Connie BaileyWhen backpacker Jarold Lake runs out of money in Australia, an acquaintance gives him an address where he can find an under-the-table job without needing a work visa. He's greeted by Russ Bridger, who none too subtly lets him know that the "job" involves being filmed having sex... with a man. Jarold is open to new experiences, but when he decided to take a trip Down Under, he never expected this! Before long, Jarold is tangled up in the underworld dealings of Russ's boss, Jason Leith. Leith runs an empire on betting, pornography, and prostitution, and he is devoid of sympathy, among other human feelings. When Leith shows too much interest in Jarold, Russ decides it's time to get out of the low life, something much easier said than done. But for Jarold, Russ will take the risk.
The Rawhide Man
by Diana PalmerIT WAS A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE...But convenient for whom? Jude Langston had practically kidnapped Bess White and brought her to his San Antonio ranch. It wasn't that he'd wanted her so desperately-he didn't even like Bess. No, Jude's cool green eyes were firmly fixed on the shares of his company that she'd inherited.Bess had always thought of Jude as the Rawhide Man-lean and rough. But then she discovered he could also be unexpectedly gentle, and it devastated her. For as much as she fought it, Jude had captured her heart. Yet how could she stay in a marriage that was so much less than such a union should be?
The Rawhide Man (Mills And Boon M&b Ser.)
by Diana PalmerRevisit a classic story of Lone Star love from New York Times bestseller Diana PalmerJude Langston is keeping his eyes firmly fixed on business. To that end, he’s brought Bess White, who inherited shares of his company, to his San Antonio ranch. But when Jude proposes a marriage of convenience to merge their enterprises, he doesn’t expect to develop deep feelings for Bess! The lean, rough rancher does his best to resist his unexpected bride…but will Jude guard his heart forever?
The Re-Enlisted Groom
by Amy J. Fetzer"HE'S BACK-WHAT WILL I DO?"The answer to that question-and any coherent thoughts-deserted Maxie Parrish when Sergeant Kyle Hayden was assigned to her ranch. Maxie had no choice but to usher her new boarder inside and safeguard her somersaulting emotions. Because this time she had someone else's heart to consider...."WILL HE FIND OUT?"That answer grew harder to face as this single mom saw how seven years had changed the once-danger-seeking ex-marine. His sable-colored eyes now offered her forever. But Kyle had yet to open her old letters and read Maxie's confession that her most protected secret...was also his daughter.