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The Merry Widows--Mary
by Theresa MichaelsThe survivor of a bitter marriage, widow Marry Inlow stepped gently through life, quietly burying her dreams of true love and children along the way. Until a fierce stranger holding a bloodied child appeared on her doorstep, demanding entry into her world-and into her heart.Rafe McCade would have sold his soul to the devil to save his little girl's life, but he bartered it instead to a soft-spoken angel with the power to heal his daughter's wounded body, and the tenderness to rescue him from the torments of his own bitter past.
The Merry Widows--Sarah
by Theresa MichaelsHunted...Haunted...A Man In Torment,Rio Santee had sought shelter with widow Sarah Westfall. But he could only repay her kindness with turmoil, for danger stalked him and those he loved. And from the first night he'd held her, she'd made his Apache blood pound in an ancient, primal rhythm...!Alone...Stalwart...A Woman Of Secrets,Sarah Westfall had dared to trust her home to a stranger on the run. But in the dark of night, when all secrets lay bare, her soul cried out to his in a song of recognition...and love!
The Merry XXXmas Book of Erotica
by Alison TylerNaughty or nice? Either way Santa has a treat for eager readers who just can't wait until Christmas morning. Replete with visions of juicy candy canes and stockings to be filled, The Merry XXXMAS Book Of Erotica is a campy, blazing-hot feast of holiday erotica. Lynne Jamneck's "What I Really Want for Christmas" is a tale of friendship igniting to passion with the help of an interfering family, good whiskey and a Santa suit. In Saskia Walkers "Rapt", two strangers share a cab into London on Christmas Eve and explore each other's holiday packages. And in Tom Piccirill's "Spider Monkey Loves Rudolph", a scomed screenwriter gets her revenge on an agent at a Beverly Hills Christmas party.
Merry's Christmas
by Pamela BauerTruly a Merry Christmas!Merry Mattson has come a long way in her life-from poor and unwanted child to successful musician.One of her few ties to childhood is her continuing friendship with Holden Drake. He'd been not only her best friend but the first boy she fell in love with; now he's a wealthy and decidedly cynical divorce lawyer in California. Out of long habit, Merry visits Holden every Christmas-although they both insist that Christmas means nothing to them.This Christmas is different, though. Because Merry's engaged and she won't be joining Holden in California. Holden's convinced that she's making a mistake-and he decides to join her in Minnesota instead.
Merry's Christmas
by Mona GedneyDevlin Carlton, the unmarried Earl of Barrisford, has only one responsibility: his own pleasure. That is, until he becomes guardian to the high-spirited Melville children. Devlin is shocked to learn that he is expected to make his home with them at Merton Park, where their lovely older sister, Meredith Melville, is equally resolved to prove that she has no need of his help. . . and no interest in his charms. . . until he persuades her that love is rarely sensible and the best gifts are often the most unexpected ones.
Mersey Blues: An engaging and nostalgic saga of life after the war
by Lyn AndrewsFor three friends, life after the Great War will never be the same again... Mersey Blues is a heart-rending portrayal of Liverpool in the years between the wars - of the rebuilding of the city, and the people's dreams of peace, from bestselling author Lyn Andrews. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Dilly Court and Sheila Newberry. Mersey Blues is the sequel to Lyn Andrews' much-loved wartime saga, Mist Over The Mersey.The Great War had ended and Scotland Road was left to count the cost. Many young men had not come back; those who had would never be the same again. Dee Chatterton and Abbie Kerrigan had seen the horrors of war for themselves as nurses in military hospitals abroad. While Abbie settled down in the familiar surroundings of Scotland Road, for others, different horizons beckoned. Dee went to live in Canada, while their friend Hannah Harvey became personal nurse to none other than Richard, seventh Earl of Ashenden, badly injured in the war. Moving to the splendours of Ashenden Hall was to bring her unimagined happiness, but also the heartache of being separated for ever from her family and friends. What readers are saying about Mersey Blues: 'Very good read, just could not wait to read it. Brilliant writer''I enjoyed the story so much I immediately bought another Lyn Andrews. Somehow I just flew through the pages, which I think shows that the pace keeps you turning the pages''Five stars'
Mersey Girl
by June FrancisHappiness always comes at a cost...Having grown up in a convent after the death of her mother, Lizzie Knight has never known what it’s like to have a real family. So when a strange woman turns up with promises of a new life in Liverpool, she is thrilled.Warm-hearted and kind, Phyl is everything she wants in a stepmother. But then Lizzie falls in love with the one man who should have been out of bounds. Should she follow her heart and risk losing it all?From the author of A Sister’s Duty and Lily’s War(Note: previously published as Going Home to Liverpool)
The Meryl Streep Movie Club
by Mia MarchIn the bestselling tradition of The Friday Night Knitting Club and The Jane Austen Book Club, three women find unexpected answers, happiness, and one another, with Meryl Streep movies as their inspiration. Two sisters and the cousin they grew up with after a tragedy are summoned home to their family matriarch's inn on the coast of Maine for a shocking announcement. Suddenly, Isabel, June, and Kat are sharing the attic bedroom--and barely speaking. But when innkeeper Lolly asks them to join her and the guests in the parlor for weekly Movie Night--it's Meryl Streep month--they find themselves sharing secrets, talking long into the night . . . and questioning everything they thought they knew about life, love, and one another. Each woman sees her complicated life reflected through the magic of cinema: Isabel's husband is having an affair, and an old pact may keep her from what she wants most . . . June has promised her seven-year-old son that she will somehow find his father, who he's never known . . . and Kat is ambivalent about accepting her lifelong best friend's marriage proposal. Through everything, Lolly has always been there for them, and now Isabel, June, Kat--and Meryl--must be there for her. Finding themselves. Finding each other. Finding a happy ending.
Un mes con hombres lobo
by K. MatthewUna periodista en ciernes tratando de avanzar en su carrera. Una aislada reserva de hombres lobo envuelta en un misterio. Una cultura secreta inexplorada. A Taya Raveen se le ha asignado un proyecto de periodismo que seguramente garantizará su carrera, una oportunidad de ver dentro de la infame Reserva de Hombres Lobo de Blackfoot . Más una prisión que un santuario, la reserva abarca más de mil acres y alberga a más de cincuenta hombres lobo cautivos. Ningún civil ha sido permitido dentro de la reserva, pero Taya podrá vislumbrarlo desde la perspectiva de un forastero, informando sus hallazgos al mundo entero. Con poca financiación, los hombres lobo han sido casi olvidados por el mundo exterior, viviendo en una sociedad secreta dentro de la reserva. El principal objetivo de Taya es asegurar al público en general que los hombres lobo están siendo tratados humanamente y sacar a la luz la necesidad de una cura para la enfermedad de la licantropía. Todo parece bien al principio, pero cuanto más tiempo permanezca Taya dentro de la reserva, más comenzará a ver el lado oscuro de la sociedad de hombres lobo. Sin mencionar que su llegada genera planes peligrosos para que los hombres lobo tomen la búsqueda de la cura en sus propias manos.
Més fosc ( «Cinquanta ombres» segons en Christian Grey #2)
by E. L. JamesReviu la passió de Cinquanta ombres més fosques a través dels ulls d'en Christian Grey. E.L. James ens torna a submergir, amb una mirada més profunda i fosca, en l'univers de «Cinquanta ombres», la història d'amor que ha seduït milions de lectors d'arreu del món. <P><P>Tot i que l'ardent i sensual relació va acabar marcada pel sofriment i els retrets, en Christian Grey no aconsegueix treure's l'Anastasia del cap ni del cor. Decidit a reconquistar-la i a estimar-la acceptant les seves condicions, intenta reprimir els desitjos més obscurs i la necessitat de tenir-ho tot controlat. Tanmateix, els malsons de la infantesa no deixen d'assetjar-lo i, a més, l'insidiós cap de l'Ana, en Jack Hyde, clarament la vol per a ell. Podrà, el doctor Flynn, psicòleg i confident d'en Christian, ajudar-lo a enfrontar-se als seus propis fantasmes, o acabaran, la possessiva i seductora mestra Elena i la trastornada Leila, la seva devota i anterior submisa, arrossegant-lo al passat? <P>I si finalment aconsegueix reconquistar l'Ana, serà capaç, un home tan fosc i malmès com ell, de retenir-la al seu costat? #50ombres#tornaengrey#mésfosc cincuentasombras.comFacebook - Cincuenta sombrasTwitter - @50sombras
Un mes para seducir a una dama (Minstrel Valley #Volumen 6)
by Diane HowardsContinúa la rompedora serie de «Minstrel Valley», creada por catorce autoras de Selecta. Ambientada en la Inglaterra de la Regencia en un pequeño pueblo de Hertfordshire, descubrirás una historia llena de amor, aventuras y pasión. ¿A quién seguir cuando el corazón te grita que te enamores del joven apuesto que hace que la pasión despierte en cada poro de tu piel, pero la razón te dice que es otro el adecuado? Becca Grant ha decidido enamorarse del nuevo profesor de arte. Ese hombre debe ser el adecuado, pues es apuesto, culto y le hace sentir un ligera expectativa, así que se lanza a una serie de encuentros no tan casuales para llamar su atención. Pero en su camino se interpone el señor Miller, que se va a quedar en Minstrel Valley unas semanas y ha decidido hacer de ella su conquista, con él todo se convierten en deseo de aventura. Desde el momento en que Patrick ve a Becca el resto de mujeres dejan de existir. Tiene poco tiempo para hacerla suya así que se ve obligado a utilizar métodos# poco sofisticados para llamar su atención. Pero cuando la traición cae sobre su amada se da cuenta de que no todo vale en el amor y que si tiene que esperar toda una vida por ella, lo hará Porque cuando los sentimientos son verdaderos, el amor espera para siempre. Sobre la serie:Minstrel Valley es un proyecto novedoso, rompedor y sorprendente. Catorce mujeres que crean una serie de novelas gracias a una minuciosa organización que ha llevado tiempo y esfuerzo, pero que tiene su recompensa materializada en estas quince novelas que vamos a disfrutar a lo largo de esta temporada. Esta labor de comunicación entre ellas, el apoyo mutuo, la coordinación y coherencia no hubiese sido posible sin nuestras queridas autoras, que hacen visible que con cariño, tiempo robado a susmomentos de ocio, de descanso y de familia, confianza, paciencia, esmero y talento, todo sea posible. Desde Selecta os invitamos a adentraros en Minstrel Valley y que disfrutéis, tanto como nosotros, de esta maravillosa serie de regencia. Prólogo de Nieves Hidalgo en Si me lo pide el corazón (Minstrel Valley 1):«Serán novelas divertidas, románticas, dulces, plenas de sentimiento, con personajes que os enamorarán; hasta con leyenda incluida. Historias paridas por la imaginación de unas autoras merecedoras de elogio, no ya solo por su capacidad para ilusionarnos, su disposición a compartir sino, sobre todo, por la manera encomiable de aplicarse al trabajo para ofreceros lo mejor de sí mismas.»
La mesa de los solteros (Maravillosos desastres #Volumen 1)
by Hollie Deschanel«Brooke es un desastre natural. El huracán que te lanza por los aires y no te permite reconstruir tu vida tal como era antes. Quizá por eso me enamoré sin remedio» Brooke Mathews es la wedding planner más popular de su ciudad. Es capaz de hacer realidad la boda perfecta. ¿Una celebración estilo hindú? Hecho. ¿Algún convite basado en videojuegos? Perfecto. Tiene buen gusto, es simpática y todos la adoran. Y por si eso no fuese suficiente, ha conseguido casar a casi todas sus amigas tras presentarles a los hombres perfectos. Pero tiene un problema consigo misma: es incapaz de mantener una relación de más de tres meses. El amor huye lejos de ella, y ella prefiere centrarse en su trabajo… o eso pensaba, porque cuando se prueba el vestido de novia de su última amiga en pasar por el altar, siente una necesidad imperiosa de formar una familia. Por eso está decidida a conseguir un pretendiente a toda costa. Lo que nunca pensó es que sería Danny Walsh, el cuñado de su mejor amiga. Una noche de pasión, un puñado de casualidades y unas bragas perdidas harán que ese pequeño desastre que son juntos se convierta en la aventura de sus vidas.
Mesa para una: #SoySola
by Caro SarachoUn libro lleno de humor sobre lo que significa estar soltera, feliz y realizada en el mundo moderno. Una confesión escrita con anécdotas divertidas, retos que empoderan y situaciones donde los encuentros y desencuentros amorosos son básicos para construir una actitud a prueba de decepciones. Descubre de la mano de Caro Saracho cómo ser tu propia heroína y aprovechar el superpoder que es la soltería para tomar mejores decisiones, recordar lo que quieres y mereces y no conformarte, por muy cómodo y tentador que parezca. Otras autoras han opinado... "Olvídate del estigma que califica a la mujer que no tiene novio o marido como amargada y poco deseada. Ser soltera es un estado voluntario y lleno de gozo, que no sólo te brinda libertad y energía, sino también poder. ¡Gracias, Caro Saracho, por ser la voz de todas las que no necesitamos medias naranjas, porque ya nos sentimos completas!" LUCY LARA, periodista, conferencista y autora del bestseller Imagen, actitud y poder "Nunca antes se ha explicado tan bien aquello de 'mejor sola que mal acompañada'. Caro Saracho te ayuda con mucho humor a superar los obstáculos y traumas propios y de extraños para disfrutar tu soltería plenamente." SOFÍA MACÍAS, emprendedora y autora del bestseller Pequeño Cerdo Capitalista "Caro Saracho nos recuerda que siempre tenemos mejores opciones que ese hombre que no nos llena... El libro que puedes regalarle a tu amiga que sigue aferrada a su cucaracha (disfrazada de mariposa) o que puedes prestarle a la tía que siempre te pregunta si ya tienes novio." SUSANA MIYAR, directora editorial de Actitudfem (y roomie de Caro)
Mesmerized
by Candace CampAll her life, Olivia Moreland has denied her clairvoyant abilities, working instead to disprove the mediums that flock to London. But when Stephen, Lord St. Leger, requests her help in investigating an alleged psychic, she can't ignore the ominous presence she feels within the walls of his ancient estate. Nor can she ignore the intimate connection she feels to Stephen, as if she has somehow known him before....The last time he'd lived in Blackhope Hall, Stephen had watched as his elder brother claimed both the family title and the woman he loved. Now, following his brother's death, Stephen reluctantly returns home and finds his family ensconced in scandal. Who is behind his brother's murder-a dark spirit or the psychic who claims to have channeled it? And what is it about psychic investigator Olivia Moreland that awakens his long-dormant passion?As they search for answers, Stephen and Olivia discover that the only way to fight a powerful evil is with a powerful love....
Mesmerized: Mesmerized Beyond Compare Winterset (The Mad Morelands #1)
by Candace CampThe only way to fight a powerful darkness is with a powerful loveOlivia Moreland prides herself on discrediting charlatans, particularly the false mediums that flock to London. But when Lord Stephen St. Leger requests her help in investigating an alleged psychic’s claims, she can’t deny the ominous feeling she has within the walls of his ancient estate—or the intimately familiar connection she has with Stephen himself. The last time he’d called Blackhope Hall home, Stephen had watched as his elder brother claimed both the family title and the woman he loved. Now, in the wake of his brother’s murder, Stephen has reluctantly returned to find his family ensconced in scandal. Who is responsible for his brother’s untimely death? And what is it about investigator Olivia Moreland that so thoroughly draws him in, reigniting a passion he hasn’t felt in years?
Mesmerized
by Lauren DaneAndrei Solace delivers death on silent feet as an assassin for the Phantom Corps. Mercenary Piper Roundtree thought she was over him. But against the backdrop of an impending war, their passion is rekindled. Now the lovers must join forces- in more ways than one-to save the Known Universe before the Imperialist enemy hurls it into irreversible chaos.
Mess with Me (A Mile High Romance #2)
by Nicole HelmIn Gracely, Colorado, it’s all about the climb—into the rugged Rocky Mountains, and over the obstacles that life has thrown in your way. With the right partner, the view from the top is grand . . . Sam Goodall knows how to hide. And in the years since his sister’s death, he’s done just that, burying himself in his work at the Evans brothers’ Mile High Adventures as a backpacking guide. Clients don’t mind his strong, silent demeanor, and he’s happy to leave the rest of the world behind when he’s hiking, or holed up in the off-grid cabin he calls home. But he owes his life—what there is of it—to the Evans boys, and when they ask for a favor, he can’t refuse. Hayley Winthrop is looking for something she’s never had—a true sense of family, and a purpose. Finding her half brothers was the first step—discovering where she belongs in the world is the next. Could it be in the fresh air of small-town Gracely? With hunky Sam agreeing to train her as an outdoors guide, she’s torn between exploring her newfound skills and getting closer to him. But chipping away at the walls around Sam could take a lifetime . . . Sam is stuck in the past, and Hayley is looking toward her future—they’re a mismatched pair from the start. But the connection between them right now is too good to let go . . .“[A] deeply moving contemporary…The protagonists are refreshingly willing to be up front about their feelings and listen to each other, and readers will want to revisit their story often.” —Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) on Need You Now
The Mess You Choose
by Megan HartNew York Times bestselling author Megan Hart’s brings us a richly realized story about marriage and the nature of happiness…originally published under the title Tempted.Anne has everything she’s ever wanted. A loving husband, James. A house on the lake. A perfect life. And then James’s best friend Alex comes to visit.She was never a fan of Alex’s—didn’t like how James changed when he was around, nor how his penetrating eyes followed her everywhere she went. But sometimes the closest thing to hate…is desire. Anne can’t help wanting Alex. And, surprisingly, James doesn’t seem to mind.As the three of them share a hot summer together, Anne discovers things about herself she never knew, and secrets about her husband that he never shared. Secrets that could threaten their perfect life together even more than an unwanted—or too wanted—houseguest. Anne has always reveled in James’s love for her…but she may not be the only one he loves.
A Message for Abby (Patton's Daughters #3)
by Janice Kay JohnsonPATTON'S DAUGHTERSThe people of Elk Springs, Oregon, thought Ed Patton was a good man, a good cop, a good father. But his daughters know the truth....Abby's the third Patton sister. The baby. The one everyone said was privileged, spoiled. But a childhood with a harsh unapproachable father and only vague memories of a mother wasn't easy. Even if she did work hard to make it look that way.Now Abby's determined to live up to her image and have fun. Until she meets Detective Ben Shea, a man who's plenty serious-about his job, his life and suddenly her.Maybe, just maybe, it would pay to get serious.
Message from Alice
by Ginna WilkersonAlice is determined to recover from a bad relationship that almost destroyed her, both physically and mentally. Maddie was a drunk and a drug addict with an appetite for sex and violence, and Alice was lucky to get away.Alice finally has enough and moves back home to Louisiana, confident she’s managed to leave Maddie back in Tucson. A run-in with the law almost ensures Maddie is safely out of reach.But then Maddie shows up to ask for Alice’s help. Can Alice clear her thoughts of the Wonderland characters inside her mind long enough to handle this dangerous situation?
Message From A Mistress (Mistress Series #1)
by Niobia BryantFrom national bestselling author Niobia Bryant comes a sexy, unforgettable novel about love, infidelity, and the importance of keeping your friends close--and your enemies closer. . .Through good times and bad, longtime friends Jaime, Renee, Aria, and Jessa have shared just about everything. But all hell breaks loose when Jessa texts them a shocking revelation: she's been sharing her bed--with one of their husbands. Worse, she refuses to name which husband. And all three wives believe they have reason to worry. . .The betrayed trio vow to stick together. But before the identity of Jessa's lover is revealed, each woman's deepest secrets will be exposed for all to see--and they'll need each other more than ever. "A fast-paced, sexy romp." --APOOO Book Club "Grabs your attention from the first page." --The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers"This novel is packed with unbelievable drama that will capture readers from page one." --Books 2 Mention Magazine
Message from Nam
by Danielle SteelAs a journalist, Paxton Andrews would experience Vietnam firsthand. We follow her from high school in Savannah to college in Berkeley and then to work in Saigon.For the soldiers she knew and met there, Viet Nam would change their lives in ways they could never have imagined. For the men in her life, Viet Nam would change their lives in ways hey could not escape or deny. Peter Wilson, fresh from law school, was a new recruit who would confont his fate in Da Nang. Ralph Johnson, a seasoned AP correspondent, had been in Saigon since the beginning. He knew Vietnam and the war inside out. Bill Quinn, captain of the Cu Chi tunnel rats, was on his fourth tour of duty and it seemed nothing could touch him. Sergeant Tony Campobello had come to Vietnam from the streets of New York to vent a rage that had followed him all the way to Saigon. For seven years Paxton Andrews would write an acclaimed newspaper column from the front before finally returning to the States and then attending the Paris peace talks. But for her and the men who fought in Viet Nam, life would never be the same again.From the Paperback edition.
Message in a Bottle
by Nicholas SparksIn this New York Times bestseller, a single mother sets out to find the North Carolina man who sent a message meant for someone else . . . and the journey may change her life forever.Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and longing to "Catherine," signed simply "Garrett." Challenged by the mystery and pulled by emotions she doesn't fully understand, Theresa begins a search for this man that will change her life. What happens to her is unexpected, perhaps miraculous-an encounter that embraces all our hopes for finding someone special, for having a love that is timeless and everlasting.... Nicholas Sparks exquisitely chronicles the human heart. In his first bestselling novel, The Notebook, he created a testament to romantic love that touched readers around the world. Now in this New York Times bestseller, he renews our faith in destiny, in the ability of lovers to find each other no matter where, no matter when...
Message In A Bottle
by Nicholas SparksIn a moment of desolation on a windswept beach, Garrett bottles his words of undying love for a lost woman, and throws them to the sea. My dearest Catherine, I miss you my darling, as I always do, but today is particularly hard because the ocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our life together . . .But the bottle is picked up by Theresa, a mother with a shattered past, who feels unaccountably drawn to this lonely man. Who are this couple? What is their story? Beginning a search that will take her to a sunlit coastal town and an unexpected confrontation, it is a tale that resonates with everlasting love and the enduring promise of redemption.
Message In A Bottle
by Nicholas SparksIn a moment of desolation on a windswept beach, Garrett bottles his words of undying love for a lost woman, and throws them to the sea. My dearest Catherine, I miss you my darling, as I always do, but today is particularly hard because the ocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our life together… But the bottle is picked up by Theresa, a mother with a shattered past, who feels unaccountably drawn to this lonely man. Who are this couple? What is their story? Beginning a search that will take her to a sunlit coastal town and an unexpected confrontation, it is a tale that resonates with everlasting love and the enduring promise of redemption.