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The Real Thing
by Barbara DelinskyNeil Hersey has found that his promising career as a lawyer has hit a snag. He turns to a friend who has a little island off the coast of Mane where he hopes to find some piece away from everyone and figure out the answer to his problems. Deirdre Joyce has suffered an injury that not only hurts her sense of pride but lays her open to the demands of her family. She just needs time to think about how this injury will determine the future. She calls her friend who has a little Mane getaway on an island totally away from everyone no phone to ring and no way for any of her family to continue to pressure her to help the family business. Unknown to both, Deirdre and Neil, their friend thinks that they need each other more than solitude. With a little help from a Lobsterman She succeeds in stranding both on the secluded island. Nothing barring serious injury will get them back to the mainland before their two weeks are up.
The Real Thing
by Brenda JacksonWhat happens when a pretend boyfriend wants more than make-believe? Find out in this Westmoreland novel from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! No red-blooded man turns down the chance to escort gorgeous Trinity Matthews-and Adrian Westmoreland is definitely red-blooded. For her, he'll pretend to be her man. But keeping his hands to himself? That is impossible. A Westmoreland always keeps his word, but how long before Adrian turns this fake affair into something real?
The Real Thing
by Ellen MccarthyFrom a Washington Post weddings reporter who's covered more than two hundred walks down the aisle comes a warm, witty, and wise book about relationships--the mystery, the science, and the secrets of how we find love and make it last. Ellen McCarthy has explored the complete journey of our timeless quest for "The One," the Soul Mate, the Real Thing. This indispensable collection of insights--on dating, commitment, breakups, weddings, and marriage--gives us a window into enduring romance: * Go Online Already--"It's a major time suck and a black hole of rejection and ambiguity and lies. But you know what? It also works." * Keep It Confidential--"If you have to get something off your chest, pick someone whose wisdom you really trust, and who isn't likely to spread the gossip to all your mutual acquaintances." * Be Nice--"Brewing the morning coffee, touching the small of your partner's back, filling their car with gas. These things add up to more relationship satisfaction than a fancy dinner on Valentine's Day ever could." The Real Thing features many more nuggets of wisdom, valuable information from the latest studies on commitment, candid testimonials from a variety of couples, and the personal story of McCarthy's own search for "the keeper"--which begins, ironically, with a breakup the very same day she started as the Post's full-time weddings reporter. Whether you're looking for love or looking to strengthen your relationship, this book is a wonderful and clear-eyed map to the human heart.Praise for The Real Thing "A wise and compassionate look at how we love, along with some gentle suggestions for how we could get a little better at it . . . McCarthy has done something rare: She has written an optimistic book about love that is clear-eyed and unsentimental."--The Washington Post"What a charming and captivating book this is! We never stop learning about love, and so many great lessons are within these pages."--Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love "My readers often say to me, 'If we lived next door to each other, we'd be best friends.' That is precisely what I wanted to say to smart, funny, self-effacing Ellen McCarthy after I finished reading The Real Thing. I loved every lesson laid out in a book that wouldn't dare to call itself a field guide to marriage but amounts to as much on every page. This is a deeply useful little book."--Kelly Corrigan, author of Glitter and Glue "Upbeat and sweet . . . This rich collection of stories charms and edifies, is filled with quotes from couples as well as experts in the field, and serves as not just stories to sigh over but lessons to apply."--Booklist (starred review) "A fun read full of wonderful stories . . . McCarthy delivers a welcome combination of cynicism and poignancy in this account, which reads with the ease and accessibility of a self-help book."--Library Journal "A comforting, realistic, and endearing portrait of modern relationships . . . This book will not only charm those in decades-old marriages, but also inspire those afraid love will never arrive for them."--Publishers Weekly "Straight-talking . . . dating advice for adults of all ages."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Real Thing
by Susann OrielTop art expert Gemma Gilmore can easily spot a fake from across a crowded gallery. So she wonders why the smoking-hot man standing alone in the far corner of the auction room isn’t bidding. She and her killer five-inch pumps vow to find out.Mac Buchanan is on an undercover assignment that leaves no room for small talk and soft emotions. When one of the expensive paintings Gemma authenticated turns out to be a fake, he’s the prime investigator, and he’s determined not to let her breathtaking sex appeal whitewash a serious crime.But even facing off over a $50 million art fraud case isn’t enough to contain their blazing sexual chemistry. Time and again, passion draws them together, but they’re driven apart by an ever-increasing web of lies, set-ups, and betrayals.When the truth behind the fraud is revealed, will their relationship shatter or will they discover their intense connection is the real thing?Sensuality Level: Spicy
The Real Thing: A Novel
by Cassie MaeIn this electrifying novel from Cassie Mae, two close friends surprise themselves by shifting from platonic love to sexual attraction. Eric Matua has one friend--his best friend and childhood sweetheart, who needs a place to stay for the summer. Mia Johnson has thousands of friends--who live in her computer. Along with her email chats and Facebook notifications, Mia also devours romance novels, spending countless hours with fictional characters, dreaming of her own Romeo to sweep her off her feet. When she starts receiving supersweet messages from a stranger who thinks she's someone else, Mia begins to believe that real love is possible outside her virtual world. When the two friends become roommates, Mia finds herself falling harder than she ever thought she could. But Eric keeps his desires locked away, unsure of himself and his ability to give his best friend what she deserves in a boyfriend. As her advances are continually spurned, Mia splits her time between Eric and her computer. But she soon realizes she's about to lose the only real thing she's ever had.
The Real Werewives of Vampire County: The Real Werewives Of Vampire County; When Darkness Comes; Real Vamps Don't Drink O-neg; And Hunted By The Others
by Angie Fox Alexandra Ivy Tami Dane Jess HainesDrama. Scandal. Secrets. And a whole lot of supernatural goings-on. Where Darkness Lives by Alexandra IvyNo one's more surprised than Sophia when she's struck by an unfamiliar maternal urge to move near her daughters. But instead of being greeted by a welcome committee, she's targeted by kidnappers. . .and saddled with a gorgeous bodyguard on a mission to protect--and seduce. . . Murder On Mysteria Lane by Angie FoxWhen a werewolf trophy wife is found dead in Vampire County, Heather McPhee goes undercover to investigate. Heather's never been a mascara-and-manicures sort of girl, but she's willing to learn. Especially with sexy vampire detective Lucien Mead posing as her husband. . . What's Yours Is Mine by Jess HainesStill Waters is like many other exclusive gated communities--except that it's home to one of the largest werewolf packs in the state. But Tiffany Winters isn't frightened of her big, bad new neighbors. In fact, she intends to take her place among the pack. . . Werewolves In Chic Clothing by Tami DaneEver since Christine Price moved in with her fiancé, Jonathan, and his twelve year-old son, she's worked hard to fit in with a cadre of local women whose lives seem picture-perfect. Except no one in Jon's upscale neighborhood is quite who they appear to be. Least of all Jon. . .
The Reality of Everything (Flight & Glory)
by Rebecca YarrosBefore Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. There are some wounds time can't heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . . Jackson Montgomery's life revolves around his daughter and job. He's no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she's no damsel.Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn't matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she'd never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man.She's a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery.He's a crash waiting to happen.Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm.*** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I am so obsessed with this entire series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING
The Realm Enforcers Bundle: Books 1-3 (Realm Enforcers)
by Rebecca Zanetti“Zanetti’s Realm Enforcers series is hot with a capital “H”!” ~RT Books Reviews If you love Rebecca Zanetti’s Dark Protectors, try the wicked hot Realm Enforcers, together for the first time . . .WICKED RIDESeattle vice cop Alexandra Monzelle’s short skirt and sex-kitten heels are tools to lure her suspects into talking about the deadly new drug hitting the streets. But Kellach Dunne is complicating matters. An affair with an immortal like him could undo everything—including every bit of her resistance . . .WICKED EDGEWhen Coven Nine Enforcer Daire Dunne spots Cee Cee across a Titan’s of Fire party, it’s not long before she’s back in his apartment. Where after one overheated kiss, she drugs Daire and steals valuable files that can’t fall into enemy hands. The second he comes to, the hunt is on . . .WICKED BURNIrish witch Simone Brightston didn’t get to her position on the high council without serious power. But of all the men she’s known, Nikolaj Veis is the hardest to intimidate. So when he pulls up on a roaring bike and tells her to climb on or fight it out, the only thing to do is grab a handful of jacket and hold on tight . . .Praise for the Dark Protectors series“Non-stop action and a hero to die for!” —Alexandra Ivy “Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.” —Publishers Weekly on Claimed “A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action . . . Zanetti keeps getting better.” —RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick “Fast-paced romance . . . very compelling. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal
The Reaper Follows: A Novel
by Heather GrahamDeath comes for everyone. Deep in the Florida Everglades, the body of a woman is discovered in pieces, presumably ravaged by an alligator. Upon closer inspection, it&’s determined no animal could make such perfectly precise cuts. Only a blade could do that. Wielded by a human. Soon, dozens of oil drums emerge amid the river of grass. Each one packed to the brim with body parts. FDLE special agent Amy Larson and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter Forrest, share a bad feeling that extends beyond the horrifying nature of the grim discovery. They&’ve seen this kind of sadistic killing before, and when a small beige horse is discovered at the bottom of one of the barrels, they know exactly what it means. The fourth horseman of the apocalypse rides a pale horse—and his name is Death. With so many bodies to identify, connecting one victim to the next is easier said than done. But finding a pattern in the chaos might be the only way Amy and Hunter can zero in on the killer, testing their skills as agents—and their relationship—like never before. And when the disturbing trail of clues signals these slayings are just the beginning, the agents will have to return to where it all started before it&’s too late. The apocalypse is coming, and Hunter and Amy have only one chance to stop it, even if it means sacrificing each other.
The Reaping
by Tigris EdenThe Reaping was supposed to be three trials. Three trials, Victor Canidae had to complete and in doing so-he'd successfully earn Nerina Simpson as his mate. Three Trials. For him only. But the Goddess Selene has plans of her own. Plans that are far reaching and affect not only Pack Canidae, but Clan Denali. A concern that has all of the Northern territory pulling out their claws. The council all agree, Nerina is not the answer, in turn, bringing back insecurities and concerns, Victor thought long buried. But with this new twist in the mix, there's only three things either of them can do. Face their fears. Face each other. And above all, do not fail.
The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart
by Margarita Montimore'Heartbreakingly poignant and joyful' Guardian WHAT IF YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE IN THE WRONG ORDER? Brooklyn, 1982. Oona Lockhart is about to celebrate her 19th birthday and ring in the New Year. But at the stroke of midnight, she finds herself in her fifty-one-year-old body, thirty-two years into the future. Oona learns that on every birthday she will leap into a different age at random. Still a young woman on the inside, but ever changing on the outside, who will she be next year? Wealthy philanthropist? Nineties Club Kid? World traveller? Wife to a man she's never met? As the years pass, Oona must learn to navigate a life that's out of order - but is it broken?Surprising, magical and poignant, Margarita Montimore's debut is an uplifting joyride through an ever-changing world that shows us what it means to truly live for now.'A heartfelt novel' Kirkus 'Surprising and touching' Publishers Weekly ' A wonderful and exciting read about living in the moment' Woman's Way
The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart
by Margarita MontimoreTHE GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKAMAZON EDITORS' 20 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR'With its countless epiphanies and surprises, Oona proves difficult to put down' USA Today'By turns tragic and triumphant, heartbreakingly poignant and joyful, this is ultimately an uplifting and redemptive read' Guardian___________OONA'S LIFE IS OUT OF ORDER Brooklyn, 1982. Oona Lockhart is about to celebrate her 19th birthday and ring in the New Year. But at the stroke of midnight, she finds herself in her fifty-one-year-old body, thirty-two years into the future.Every birthday, Oona leaps into a different year of her life at random. Still young on the inside, but ever changing on the outside, who will she be next year? Nineties Club Kid? World traveller? Wife to a man she's never met? As the years pass, Oona must learn to navigate a life that's out of order . . . but is it broken? Surprising, magical and poignant, Margarita Montimore's debut is an uplifting joyride through an ever-changing world that shows us what it means to truly live for now.'A heartfelt novel' Kirkus 'Surprising and touching' Publishers Weekly ' A wonderful and exciting read about living in the moment' Woman's Way
The Reason for His Wife's Return (Billion-Dollar Fairy Tales #2)
by Tara PammiNot just one shocking revelation for her husband…but two! Enjoy this twin pregnancy romance by Tara Pammi! Convenience is their one ruleUntil passion threatens to break it… Dutiful Mira&’s wedding to Greek billionaire Aristos was always a practical arrangement. A way to give them the child they both wanted, nothing more. But when their explosive encounter felt powerfully real, Mira fled, knowing her already-fragile heart was at risk. When tragedy strikes and Aristos is injured in an accident, Mira is drawn back to her irresistible husband&’s side. It&’s time to make good on the vows they made to each other. But Mira has another reason for returning—she&’s carrying Aristos&’s twins!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Billion-Dollar Fairy Tales books: Book 1: Marriage Bargain with Her Brazilian BossBook 2: The Reason for His Wife's ReturnBook 3: An Innocent's Deal with the Devil
The Reason for the Season
by Chrissy MunderAll college student Adam Everett is trying to do is get to his sister's house for holiday break. First his car breaks down, then his ride takes off to Vegas with his gas money, forcing Adam to come up with a Plan C. His last hope is a campus ride exchange, where he ends up with the reluctant Michael Brennan. When a "snowpocalypse" forces them to share a motel room, they soon find out there's more than one reason for the chance happenings of the season.
The Reason for the Season
by Chrissy MunderDo you know the reason for the season?College student Austin Emerson is just trying to make it to his sister’s for the holiday break. He didn’t count on his car’s transmission failing, his ride taking off to Vegas with his gas money, or what the weather forecasters are calling the snowpocalypse. With his options dwindling, Austin takes a chance with a stranger’s number from the campus ride share. It’s only a nine-hour drive, what can go wrong?Taciturn Maddox Brennan has his own reason for driving from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Flint in the middle of a snowstorm. One he’s not willing to share. When the storm of the century leaves them stranded at a motel, neither one is prepared for their developing closeness. What will happen when the plows make it through? Will they go their separate ways, or will they find there’s more than one reason they were brought together this season?
The Reason is You
by Sharla LovelaceIn this"astonishing and glorious" (USA Today) romance from the bestselling Sharla Lovelace, a woman returns to her Texas hometown and rediscovers the meaning of true love... In the small town of Bethany, Texas, Dani never fit in. Being different pushed her to the fringes of society, and even leaving town for two decades didn't stop the talk. Now she's back, trying to settle in with her daughter and have a normal life. But the men in her life might not make it that simple. First, there's her old friend Alex. He's mischievous, sexy, and still hot enough to melt her shoes. And he's a ghost--a real one, who's always been there for her when she most needed him. Of course, there are actual men in Bethany, too. Like Jason with his hard body. Dani seems to have a habit of running into him--literally. Now she must decide between a man who long ago touched her heart and a man she can actually touch...
The Reasons Why (Hot Flash)
by J. M. SnyderAfter a long day at the office, all Eliot Travers wants is a much needed nap before dinner. Which his husband Ben is supposed to make.But when he gets home, Ben is playing a game on his phone and Eliot doesn’t smell anything cooking in the kitchen. As Eliot’s temper starts to rise, he wants to know what exactly Ben’s been doing all day long.Ben tells him to look on the table by the stairs, where Eliot finds a note he missed when he came in. A note that reads The Reasons Why I Love YOU.A second note on the steps leads upstairs. Then Eliot finds a third, and a fourth.Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud.
The Reasons for Marriage
by Stephanie LaurensRediscover this classic Regency romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens.Miss Lenore Lester was perfectly content with her quiet country life, so she took steps to remain inconspicuous when managing her brothers’ house parties–but to no avail! Though Lenore hid behind glasses and pulled-back hair, she couldn’t disguise her beauty. The notoriously charming Jason Montgomery, Duke of Eversleigh, easily saw behind Miss Lenore’s brilliant disguise, and while she was determined not to be thrown off balance by this charming rake, he was equally determined to loosen the hold she had on her heart.Originally published in 1994
The Reasons for Marriage (Lester Family Saga #1)
by Stephanie LaurensA favorite Regency romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens...Lenore Lester was perfectly content with her quiet country life. She took steps to remain inconspicuous and tried her best to show indifference, but Jason, Duke of Eversleigh, could easily see behind her disguise. Though the awkward lady hid behind glasses and pulled-back hair, she couldn't cover her beauty. Persistent in his affections, the notoriously charming Jason was determined to loosen the hold she had on her heart.
The Reasons for Marriage: The Reasons For Marriage The Wedding Party Unlaced (Lester Family #1)
by Stephanie LaurensBe swept away in the romance and elegance of this classic Regency story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens.Miss Lenore Lester was perfectly content with her quiet country life, so she took steps to remain inconspicuous when managing her brothers’ house parties—but to no avail! Though Lenore hid behind glasses and pulled-back hair, she couldn’t disguise her beauty. The notoriously charming Jason Montgomery, Duke of Eversleigh, easily saw behind Miss Lenore’s brilliant disguise, and while she was determined not to be thrown off balance by this charming rake, he was equally determined to loosen the hold she had on her heart.Previously published
The Reasons to Stay
by Laura DrakeWhere she belongs? Free spirit Priscilla Hart doesn't get tied down, to anyone or any place. Then she arrives in Widow's Grove and meets her half brother. The ten-year-old tough guy has no one else but her. So Priss stays-for now. But her sexy new landlord, Adam Preston, is interfering with her ideas. He's everything Priss normally steers clear of-committed, stable and no rebellious urges in sight. As opposite as they are, each conversation, each touch, each kiss they share feels so right. Can a little gangster-wannabe, an irresistible "nice guy" and an odd assortment of new friends make Priss want to stay for good?
The Reawakened (Aspect of Crow #3)
by Jeri Smith-ReadyShe is Rhia, bound to the Spirit of Crow and gifted with vision. In a world besieged by escalating conflict, fate has marked her to deliver the Reawakened from oppression. Now, with a mighty army of Descendants threatening to crush what's left of her people's magic, she must trust an ancient prophecy and accept the power that is her birthright-the power of life and death itself. For while the storm of revolution rages, the legacy of the Reawakened is about to be rewritten...in her family's blood.
The Rebecca Landon Novels: The Ballad and the Source and A Sea-Grape Tree (The Rebecca Landon Novels #1)
by Rosamond LehmannThe New York Times–bestselling “masterpiece” and its haunting sequel, from a British novelist of “visceral power” (Jonathan Coe, The Guardian). “A novelist in the grand tradition,” New York Times–bestselling author Rosamond Lehmann wrote moving and memorable stories about the inner emotional lives of British girls and women (Anita Brookner). Jonathan Coe noted that Lehmann “has every quality that a great writer should possess . . . [including] an astonishing, unembarrassed emotionality that gives visceral power to her recurring themes—thwarted love, faithlessness, the unbearable sadness of naïve romantic feelings being crushed by the passage of time.” Those themes are explored through the character of Rebecca Landon, who appears as an innocent girl in Lehmann’s bestselling The Ballad and the Source, and as an emotionally wounded woman in her sequel, A Sea-Grape Tree, written over thirty years later. The Ballad and the Source: In this New York Times bestseller, when the former best friend of Rebecca Landon’s grandmother returns home to England, the ten-year-old girl is enchanted by the elderly woman’s magnetic personality and shockingly blunt manner. Rebecca comes to learn that Sibyl Jardine left her husband for another man decades ago, becoming estranged from her daughter and never seeing her grandchildren . . . until now. Set during the First World War, this “haunting book, expertly handled” follows Rebecca’s journey into adolescence and her evolving awareness of the complexity of human behavior and emotions through her friendship with Sibyl (Kirkus Reviews). “[Lehmann] broods delicately and beautifully over the past, turning the gaze inward.” —The New York Times A Sea-Grape Tree: In this lyrical sequel set in 1933, an adult Rebecca has fled to an island in the Caribbean, after a heart-wrenching betrayal by her married lover. There, she meets a colony of expatriates, including a former pilot who was crippled in the war and now lives as a recluse, with whom she begins an affair. But there’s yet another presence on the island—the spirit of the complex woman who fascinated Rebecca as a child: Sibyl Jardine. “Full of her sensibility, her funniness, her own particular acumen. It is also beautifully written and devised.” —Elizabeth Jane Howard
The Rebel
by Georgina DevonHE WANTED HER FOR HIS MISTRESSThe Earl of Ravensford was used to getting what he wanted. Yet his mother’s enchanting new companion, Mary Margaret O’Brien, turned down his offer-twice!-to make her his mistress. How could he convince her to be his-mind, body and soul?It wasn’t just pride, or even propriety, that caused Mary Margaret to deny the Earl. This powerfully attractive man tempted her more than she dared admit. But she feared the consequences when Ravensford discovered she was working for his mother under false pretenses....
The Rebel
by J. R. WardOnly one woman can tame him. The first Moorehouse Legacy novel from New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward writing as Jessica Bird.Entrepreneur Nate Walker does whatever it takes to carve out his place in life. After rejecting his family's legacy and losing a gold-digging fiancé in the process, it's just him, his chef knives and his trusty old car on the road to developing a five-star restaurant... until the trusty old car breaks down in the Adirondacks, leading him right to White Caps Inn... and Frankie Moorehouse.Suddenly Nate has a job he doesn't really need--and an affair that has to end when summer does. Except Frankie has a way about her. She gets under his skin. She even makes him want to do what he never thought he could: stay forever.A reader-favorite story originally published as Beauty and the Black Sheep.