- Table View
- List View
Take the Lead: A Dance Off Novel (A Dance Off Novel #1)
by Alexis DariaThe first in a sizzling new series about finding love on and off the dance floor from #OwnVoices author Alexis Daria. <P><P>Gina Morales wants to win. It’s her fifth season on The Dance Off, a top-rated network TV celebrity dance competition, and she’s never even made it to the finals. When she meets her latest partner, she sees her chance. He's handsome, rippling with muscles, and he stars on the popular Alaskan wilderness reality show Living Wild. With his sexy physique and name recognition, she thinks he’s her ticket to the finals—until she realizes they’re being set up. <P><P>Stone Nielson hates Los Angeles, he hates reality TV, and he hates that fact that he had to join the cast of the The Dance Off because of family obligations. He can’t wait to get back to Alaska, but he also can’t deny his growing attraction to his bubbly Puerto Rican dance partner. Neither of them are looking for romantic entanglements, and Stone can’t risk revealing his secrets, but as they heat up the dance floor, it’s only a matter of time until he feels an overwhelming urge to take the lead.When the tabloids catch on to their developing romance, the spotlight threatens to ruin not just their relationship, but their careers and their shot at the trophy. Gina and Stone will have to decide if their priorities lie with fame, fortune, or the chance at a future together.
Take the Lead
by Johnny DiazPopular college professor Gabriel Galan has a job he adores in Boston, a hot young lover, and a buddy who goes along on pub crawls and Star Trek nights alike. But Gabriel wants more. When Gabriel's stubbornly independent father needs help managing his Parkinson's disease, Gabriel takes on more than he bargained for, and his smooth-cruising life is about to take a sharp turn as he teeters on the edge of a new crush on Adam, his father's physical therapy dance class instructor. Gabriel has always yearned for a co-pilot on his journey through life, but first he needs to take the lead and navigate the troubled waters of his own heart.
Take these Broken Wings: Can she escape her tragic past?
by Lyn AndrewsFrom the workhouse into the arms of a dangerous man... In Lyn Andrews' Take These Broken Wings, a young woman sets out to rise above her tragic past, but soon finds herself faced with a terrible choice. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Lindsey Hutchinson and Sheila Newberry.Since she was six, Hannah Peckham has known how hard the world is. Thrown into the workhouse by the cousin to whom her desperate soldier father entrusted her, she emerges determined to make the most of what life has to offer, however little that might be.But the narrow confines of the workhouse have left Hannah ill-prepared for the hurly-burly of the Liverpool household in which she finds work. Naive and impetuous, when she loses the man she loves she rushes into a violent marriage from which there seems no escape - without terrible consequences... What readers are saying about Take These Broken Wings: 'A fantastic book that had me gripped from the beginning. Lyn Andrews is a wonderful writer... this one is my favourite''The characters spring from the pages full of life''Lovely story showing that dreams can come true'
Take these Broken Wings: Can she escape her tragic past?
by Lyn AndrewsLyn Andrews' powerful Liverpool saga TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS is perfect for readers of Dilly Court and Kate Thompson.Since she was six, Hannah Peckham has known how hard the world is. Thrown into the workhouse by the cousin to whom her desperate soldier father entrusted her, she emerges determined to make the most of what life has to offer, however little that might be.But the narrow confines of the workhouse have left Hannah ill-prepared for the hurly-burly of the Liverpool household in which she finds work. Naive and impetuous, when she loses the man she loves she rushes into a violent marriage from which there seems no escape - without terrible consequences...
Take This Man: A Give & Take 3.5 Novella (Give & Take)
by Kelli MaineReturn to the irresistibly seductive setting of Turtle Tear Island in this sexy new novella in Kelli Maine's bestselling Give & Take series.Taken to paradise. Given to passion. A man never wanted a woman as much as he wants her.Merrick Rocha is the kind of man who makes a woman yearn for more. And for Rachael DeSalvo, he's the kind of man who could easily fit into her picture of happily-ever-after. With each touch, each kiss, her body is thrilled as she never knows what to expect next. Their wedding day - and night - are no exception. Now, as they come together as one, free to trust as deeply as their bodies connect, Rachael is finally ready to...take this man.Don't miss the rest of the sensual series: Taken, No Takebacks, Taken By Storm, Take Me Back and Given.
Take This Man: A Give & Take 3.5 Novella (Give & Take)
by Kelli MaineReturn to the irresistibly seductive setting of Turtle Tear Island in this sexy new novella in Kelli Maine's bestselling Give & Take series.Taken to paradise. Given to passion. A man never wanted a woman as much as he wants her.Merrick Rocha is the kind of man who makes a woman yearn for more. And for Rachael DeSalvo, he's the kind of man who could easily fit into her picture of happily-ever-after. With each touch, each kiss, her body is thrilled as she never knows what to expect next. Their wedding day - and night - are no exception. Now, as they come together as one, free to trust as deeply as their bodies connect, Rachael is finally ready to...take this man.Don't miss the rest of the sensual series: Taken, No Takebacks, Taken By Storm, Take Me Back and Given.(P)2014 Hachette Audio
Take this Woman: A moving and utterly compelling coming-of-age saga
by Josephine CoxAfter growing up in bitterness, can she overcome past events to find the happiness she deserves? Take This Woman is a powerful saga about learning to put your past behind you in the pursuit of happiness, from bestselling author Josephine Cox. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Blackburn, 1947. In the tiny front parlour fourteen-year-old Laura Blake watches her beloved father die. But not before he tells her she will make something of her life. Laura never forgets his words. Yet her path to success proves to be a rocky one. Forced to trundle a cart around the back streets, selling other folk's cast-offs to support her family, Laura learns enough to start work in her uncle's furniture shop. But then fate deals another cruel blow when Laura is brutally raped. Bearing the child of her attacker in secret, she vows to make the world pay for its injustice towards her.As she grows older her protective shell hardens even as her beauty blossoms, and her new toughness helps her forge a successful career in the antiques business. But it is in affairs of the heart that Laura stumbles, and before she can find fulfilment, she must learn to put the past behind her, and give as well as take. What readers are saying about Take This Woman: 'Has you gripped from first page onwards. You get lost in amongst the characters, feeling like you are there with them every inch of the way''The story was full of twists and turns. I found it difficult to put down, reading well into the night sometimes! Brilliant''Loved it. Fantastic read and very exciting'
Take this Woman: A moving and utterly compelling coming-of-age saga
by Josephine CoxAfter growing up in bitterness, can she overcome past events to find the happiness she deserves? Take This Woman is a powerful saga about learning to put your past behind you in the pursuit of happiness, from bestselling author Josephine Cox. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Blackburn, 1947. In the tiny front parlour fourteen-year-old Laura Blake watches her beloved father die. But not before he tells her she will make something of her life. Laura never forgets his words. Yet her path to success proves to be a rocky one. Forced to trundle a cart around the back streets, selling other folk's cast-offs to support her family, Laura learns enough to start work in her uncle's furniture shop. But then fate deals another cruel blow when Laura is brutally raped. Bearing the child of her attacker in secret, she vows to make the world pay for its injustice towards her.As she grows older her protective shell hardens even as her beauty blossoms, and her new toughness helps her forge a successful career in the antiques business. But it is in affairs of the heart that Laura stumbles, and before she can find fulfilment, she must learn to put the past behind her, and give as well as take. What readers are saying about Take This Woman: 'Has you gripped from first page onwards. You get lost in amongst the characters, feeling like you are there with them every inch of the way''The story was full of twists and turns. I found it difficult to put down, reading well into the night sometimes! Brilliant''Loved it. Fantastic read and very exciting'
Take Three Girls
by Cath Crowley Simmone Howell Fiona WoodThree authors. Three appealing and relatable characters. One smart YA novel about a trio of unlikely friends who team up to take down the school cyberbully. &“Mean stuff spreads so fast. One click. Post. Send. Share. Online bullying = sometimes suicides, so all the private schools have strategies for dealing with it. At St Hilda&’s, it&’s Wellness classes. We greeted the idea with genuine enthusiasm. Why not? Everyone loves the chance to slack off.&” Popular Ady seems cool and confident at school, but at home her family is falling apart. Brainiac Kate wants to pursue her dreams of playing music, even if it jeopardizes her academic scholarship. And swim champ Clem finds herself disenchanted with the sport . . . and falling for a very wrong boy. When these three very different girls are forced to team up in a wellness class, they&’re not too pleased. But over time, they bond—and when they&’re all targeted by PSST, a website that dishes out malicious gossip and lies, they decide to take a stand, uncover the culprits, and fight back. But can they really fix a broken system? With each girl&’s story told by a different author, as well as intriguing questionnaires from the wellness class included throughout, this empowering novel explores today&’s most relevant topics— from cyberbullying and fat shaming to drug abuse and financial stress.
Take to the Limit: An Unbroken Heroes Novel
by Dawn RyderThey are part of an elite unit. On task. Off grid. These are the men of the Shadow Ops task force. Be seduced and thrilled by Take to the Limit, the next Unbroken Heroes novel by Dawn Ryder. Holding out for a heroA hardened military machine, Bram Magnus is a tough, combat-ready, all-American hero who never surrenders. But the one thing he can’t fight? His smoldering, intense attraction to his girlfriend’s younger sister. He’s always kept his feelings locked deeply down. But when his girlfriend betrays him the night before he ships off to Afghanistan, Bram has one chance to show the woman he’s resisted for years that he wants her as fiercely as the first day he saw her. Ever since her older sister first brought home the soldier with steely hard muscles and piercing eyes, Jaelyn has wanted Bram, and when her sister casts him aside the night before he leaves, Jaelyn can’t resist one steamy hot kiss with him. But danger is not far behind, and even as a deadly enemy hunts them, their relationship only grows more explosive. It’s all Bram can do to keep Jaelyn safe, but with a threat this powerful, will they pay the ultimate price for their passion?
Take Two
by Shira AnthonyShiver me timbers! When Professor Wesley Coolidge accepts a summer job as a historical consultant to a pirate movie being filmed in North Carolina, the last person he expects to bump into is his soon-to-be ex, movie star Sander Carson. Just like the flamboyant pirate he's playing, Sander, aka Sam Carr, is used to getting what he wants, and he makes it clear he wants Wesley back in his life. Sam acknowledges it's his fault they split up. He lost Wesley when he left their life in New York City behind for a career in Hollywood. But Wesley has finally managed to put the pieces of his heart back together, and he isn't interested in Sam and Wesley: The Sequel. Sam soon realizes that convincing Wesley to give their relationship a second chance will take much more than apologies and reminders of good times past. If he wants Wesley back, Sam will have to show Wesley that they really can sail into the sunset together--a real-life happily-ever-after that won't end once the final credits roll.
Take Two: Sweet Sports Romance (Irving University Series #2)
by Jim CanganyIndependent and fiercely driven, Marie Grayson is making a name for herself at Irving University. As part of her new job, she is assigned to work alongside gorgeous filmmaker, Heath Rodgers, as he produces a documentary featuring the university's women's basketball team. What Marie doesn't know is that she's been the star of Heath's fantasies since high school, when she defended him against a group of bullies. Since that fateful day, Marie has always had a special place in Heath's heart. But that was in the past... Heath is bound and determined to make it the present. And the future...
Take Two
by Suzanne EnochEleanor Ross has it all: fame, fortune—and Brian MacCafferty, the perfect combo of bodyguard and assistant who makes every day a breeze. MacCafferty anticipates her needs, puts out her fires, and—once upon a time—nearly put a ring on her finger.And when a scandal erupts that could ruin El, it’s Brian who rushes to the rescue and joins her in hiding. Will El discover there’s no hiding from true love? And is she finally ready to take a second chance for her own, real life Happily Ever After?*previously published in the I LOVED YOU FIRST anthology*
Take Two (Above the Line #2)
by Karen KingsburyFilmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison have completed their first feature film, and Hollywood is buzzing with the news. In the wake of that excitement, the producers acquire rights to a novel that has all the ingredients they want for their next project. At the same time they cross paths with a well-connected player who introduces them to the right people, and suddenly every studio in town wants to talk to Chase and Keith. The producers' dreams are on the verge of coming true, but Chase's marriage is strained and Keith's daughter-- Andi Ellison-- is making questionable choices in her quest for stardom. The producers are gaining respect and are on the verge of truly changing culture through the power of film-- but is the change worth the cost?
Take Two, Birdie Maxwell
by Allison Winn ScotchHollywood&’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love in the new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch. Birdie Robinson thought she&’d gotten everything she wanted out of life: fame, adoration, and an A-list Hollywood career. But after an on-set feud goes viral, she leaves L.A. for the one place where no one would think to find her: her hometown. She&’s startled to stumble upon a love letter from a former boyfriend asking for a second chance. And there&’s just one issue: the letter was unsigned and she&’s not sure which ex sent it. Still, a public reunion with an ex-boyfriend could turn the wave of public opinion back in her favor. Life imitating art. What could go wrong? Elliot O&’Brien, star reporter, knows that life isn&’t an actual rom-com. Case in point, he&’s spent two decades repressing his long-simmering feelings for his twin sister&’s best friend, Birdie. But with his journalism career cratering and Birdie back in their hometown at the same time he is, he realizes that chronicling her search for her long-ago ex may be his opportunity to right some wrongs. As they hit the road in an ancient RV, Birdie and Elliot retrace her romantic history for clues to who wrote the letter and come face to face with their own romantic missteps, all while grappling with whether happy endings are found only on the big screen—or whether their own happier ever after could be closer than they both ever imagined.
Take Your Best Shot by Starlight
by Yolande KleinnHalden Blake was a good soldier and a good man. He never intended to be a hero, and he definitely never intended the events that landed him in intergalactic politics. Now, three presidential terms later, Halden must decide if running for office again is worth five more years of putting his own life on hold. Isaac Knox has been President Blake's public liaison from the start, an ally and friend through difficult times. Halden has always carefully resisted thoughts of more, and Isaac has never given any hint of returning his guarded attraction. But when Halden finds himself struggling with questions about his own future, Isaac makes a surprising offer that could change everything.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Daily Dose package "Never Too Late."
The Takedown
by Lily ChuDEE KWAN'S FIVE EASY STEPS TO WIN THE DAY AND GET THE GUY:STEP ONE: Meet Mr. Perfect. Flirt. Daydream. Hope. STEP TWO: Discover he's secretly the son of your uber-problematic new fashion industry boss. STEP THREE: Realize your uber-problematic new boss is seriously, actually a problem. STEP FOUR: Team up with Mr. Perfect in a dizzying corporate coup like something out of a glamorous Old Hollywood movie. (Costume changes! Impulsive Parisian jaunts! Mr. Perfect being, well, perfect!) STEP FIVE: Win at everything and take over the whole dang world."Hilarious and relatable." —TALIA HIBBERT, USA Today bestselling author for The Stand-InFor Dee Kwan, every day is the perfect day. No, really. She has a house she loves, a job she adores, and a ridiculously attractive "nemesis" who never seems to mind when she wins their favorite online game. How can life possibly get better? (It can't, obviously. It can only get much, much worse.)Soon Dee is forced to share her adorably cozy home with her parents and prickly estranged grandmother. Then she's tossed into the deep end, tasked with cleaning up a scandal for intimidatingly chic luxury fashion firm Celeste. If that weren't enough, she discovers her hot-nemesis works there, too…and Teddy is nothing like the man she thought she knew.Before she can cry foul, Teddy comes clean about his double life: he's the heir to the CEO and he needs her help to make Celeste a better place—for everyone. But that means taking down the old guard—including his father—intent on standing in their way. Now in the center of a dizzying corporate coup, Dee is forced to decide whether she's ready to stop watching the world through rose-colored glasses and instead face the truth: about herself, about her feelings for Teddy, and about what she's willing to do to truly make a difference.MORE BOOKS BY LILY CHU:The Stand-InThe Comeback
Takedown
by Meg MaguireWinning is good. Succumbing is even better...EvasionRecently retired pro MMA fighter Steph Healy is through having rough-and-tumble romps with sexy blue-collar dudes. Unfortunately, Wilinski Gym has hired an electrician with a body built to make a gal weep. And avoiding some full-body contact is taking all of Steph's self-control.GrappleCarpenter-turned-electrician Patrick Doherty is damn good with his hands. Sure, he's not what Steph is looking for-yet. But he's about prove that she has seriously underestimated her opponent....SubmissionThe moment Patrick has her deliciously pinned, Steph knows she's in deep, deep trouble. Because this seemingly mild carpenter has the mastery to give her exactly what she needs...and this is one takedown she's willing to take lying down!Previously published as Driving Him Wild
Takedown (The Precinct #6)
by Julie MillerTODAY bestselling author Julie Miller pulls out all the stops when a SWAT officer is faced with one tough case…and one irresistible attraction…SWAT Captain Michael Cutler’s pulse was racing. He should have been thinking about the intense hostage crisis he’d just diffused. But he couldn’t keep his mind off of her—Jillian Masterson, the leggy brunette who had come to him for protection from an obsessive stalker. He certainly hadn’t been looking for love, especially with someone fifteen years his junior. But their chemistry is undeniable. As the stalker’s threats intensify Michael knows he’ll go to any lengths to bring him down. Even if that entails giving Jillian some very personal security….From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in The Precinct series:Book 1: Partner-ProtectorBook 2: Police BusinessBook 3: Search and SeizureBook 4: Baby Jane DoeBook 5: Beauty and the BadgeBook 6: TakedownBook 7: KCPD ProtectorBook 8: Crossfire ChristmasBook 9: Military Grade MistletoeBook 10: Kansas City Cop
The Takedown: ‘Fun, flirty and fabulous!’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS
by Carlie WalkerMISS CONGENIALITY meets Emily Henry with the spice of MR AND MRS SMITH in this fun, sexy and absolutely irresistible romcom.---'Fun, flirty, and fabulous!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'A hilarious, smart and swoony joy of a romcom' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'The heat between Sydney and Nick is a literal inferno right off the bat' LIZZY DENTHe wants to take her out. She wants to take him down...Sydney's mission is simple: 1. Stop her little sister from marrying a notorious criminal 2. Seduce his bodyguard to gather intel for the FBI 3. Definitely do not fall in love...Agent Sydney Swift is going home for the holidays. She's just discovered that her younger sister, Calla, is engaged to Johnny Jones - the heir to the nation's most notorious crime dynasty - and she's determined to stop their perfect winter wedding at any cost.But gathering incriminating evidence on Johnny isn't as easy as she'd hoped, especially as her biggest obstacle is Nick, his infuriatingly handsome and charming bodyguard!As Sydney spends more time with Nick, lines begin to blur, and while seducing him to gather intel was bad enough, falling for him is even worse. Soon Sydney is faced with a difficult decision - one that certainly wasn't covered in her training . . . READERS LOVE THE TAKEDOWN!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was so so good. Loved it!!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hooked from beginning to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sexy, glorious, action-packed fun! Also Nick is hot, and cute and a serious book boyfriend material'
The Takedown
by Carlie Walker&“A refreshing entry into the world of holiday romance . . . [with] more twists and turns than a candy cane.&”—Oprah DailyDie Hard meets a holiday rom-com in this enemies-to-lovers spy novel. It&’s been a long time since Sydney Swift has gone home for the holidays. An unrelentingly successful CIA field officer, she has spent the last three years pretending to be someone—anyone—other than herself. But this year, the festive season is coming with some added surprises. Sydney&’s beloved little sister has just announced that she&’s engaged to Johnny Jones, the heir of an organized crime dynasty. With her built-in cover and her best-in-class reputation, Sydney is approached by the FBI as their way to infiltrate the Jones family at last. Sydney has until Christmas to gather enough evidence on Johnny to take him down before he pulls off his most dangerous heist yet, all without losing her sister forever. But she hasn&’t counted on the challenge of pulling this off right under her family&’s nose or the complications of a romantic entanglement with Johnny&’s handsome friend and bodyguard, Nick. Sydney always gets her man — but this time love is a target she can&’t afford to miss.
Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum #20)
by Janet Evanovich<p><p>Stephanie Plum has her sights set on catching a notorious mob boss. If she doesn’t take him down, he may take her out. <p><p>New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum knows better than to mess with family. But when powerful mobster Salvatore “Uncle Sunny” Sunucchi goes on the lam in Trenton, it’s up to Stephanie to find him. Uncle Sunny is charged with murder for running over a guy (twice), and nobody wants to turn him in—not his poker buddies, not his bimbo girlfriend, not his two right-hand men, Shorty and Moe. Even Trenton’s hottest cop, Joe Morelli, has skin in the game, because—just Stephanie’s luck—the godfather is his actual godfather. And while Morelli understands that the law is the law, his old-world grandmother, Bella, is doing everything she can to throw Stephanie off the trail. <p><p>It’s not just Uncle Sunny giving Stephanie the run-around. Security specialist Ranger needs her help to solve the bizarre death of a top client’s mother, a woman who happened to play bingo with Stephanie’s Grandma Mazur. Before Stephanie knows it, she’s working side by side with Ranger and Grandma at the senior center, trying to catch a killer on the loose—and the bingo balls are not rolling in their favor. <p><p>With bullet holes in her car, henchmen on her tail, and a giraffe named Kevin running wild in the streets of Trenton, Stephanie will have to up her game for the ultimate takedown.
Taken: At the Boss's Command Bundle
by Helen Brooks Chantelle Shaw Christina Hollis Kathryn RossHe may be forbidden. . . but he's oh-so-tempting! That's how the heroines in this collection feel about their sexy, ruthless bosses. . . but will they be promoted from employee to wife? Find out in this bundle of four Harlequin Presents Extra books, including: The Boss's Inexperienced Secretary by Helen Brooks, Argentinian Playboy, Unexpected Love-Child by Chantelle Shaw, The Tuscan Tycoon's Pregnant Housekeeper by Christina Hollis and Kept by Her Greek Boss by Kathryn Ross.
Taken
by Tori CarringtonIn Seline Sanborn's opinion, her latest con was a thing of beauty--mind-blowing sex, enough cold cash to keep her in diamonds and a gorgeous mark who would never know what hit him. What a rush! And she'd gotten away free and clear. After all, it was just chump change to sexy CEO Ryder Blackwell. There was no way he'd consider tracking her down. . . . But even Seline's wildest erotic fantasies couldn't prepare her for what happened next. . .
Taken
by Helenkay DimonKnown for her "emotional, sexy and smart"* stories, now, HelenKay Dimon presents a bold new novella that takes readers to the edge...Wade Royer and Elijah Sterling are on shaky ground. While initially reluctant Eli is finally ready to take things to the next level, Wade is hesitant. He senses trouble coming and he's right. Still, they know their fiercely undeniable connection--both in and out of the bedroom--is worth saving.Then a man from Eli's past reappears and the CIA comes calling--and they both want Eli back. With their relationship in jeopardy of falling apart and Eli in danger of a different kind, both men will have to decide what they really want--and then take it...Includes an exclusive preview of HelenKay Dimon's latest novel, Mine.Praise for the novels of HelenKay Dimon:"Everything I want in a book."--*New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis"Sexy, fun and satisfying"--Kirkus Reviews"Sharp writing and sexy romance sizzle."--Chicago Tribune"Perfect for readers who appreciate intense intrigue and very erotic romance."--Publishers WeeklyBestselling and award-winning author HelenKay Dimon spent twelve years in the most unromantic career ever--divorce lawyer. After dedicating all that time and effort to helping people terminate relationships, she is thrilled to write romance novels full time. Her novels include Only, Mercy and the Hanover Brothers novels, No Turning Back, A Simple Twist of Fate, Long Way Home and Too Far Gone. Her books have been featured at E! Online and in the Chicago Tribune, and she has had two of her books named "Red Hot Reads" in Cosmopolitan magazine. When not writing, she teaches fiction and romance writing at MiraCosta College and UCSD and generally wastes a lot of time watching bad Syfy channel movies.