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Please Don't Stop the Music
by Jane LoveringA desperate jewelry designer falls for a mysterious musician in “a real gem of a story that completely caught me by surprise” (Romance Junkies). After a rough patch that she doesn’t like to talk about, Jemima Hutton is determined to build a successful new life. Unfortunately, her handmade jewelry business is on the edge of ruin. That is, until the enigmatic Ben Davies offers to stock her handmade belt buckles in his guitar shop and things soon start looking up. But Ben has his own secrets he’d prefer to keep quiet. When Jemima finds out he used to be the front man of a hugely successful indie band, she wants to know more. Like why did he desert the band on their US tour? And why is he now a semi-recluse? But the curiosity is mutual—which means that Jemima’s own secret is no longer safe. And only by trusting one another will Ben and Jemima be able to rock together, in this witty tale that earned RoNA Awards for both Best Romantic Comedy Novel and Romantic Novel of the Year.
Please Don't Tell: A Novel
by Elizabeth AdlerIn this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of A Place in the Country, a woman’s choice to help an injured man changes her life forever.Fen Dexter’s quiet life on the idyllic California coast is interrupted one stormy night when a blood-covered man shows up on her doorstep, claiming to have had a car accident. He tells her that he is on his way to San Francisco to help the police solve the murder of his fiancée. Unable to make it to the hospital because of the storm, he stays the night at Fen’s, and the attraction between them is obvious. The next morning, he heads to the hospital where Fen’s niece, Vivi, is an ER doctor. Vivi is treating the most recent target of a serial killer whose signature move is to leave a note saying “Please Don’t Tell” taped across his victims’ mouths. When Fen’s mysterious stranger comes to Vivi to have his wounds stitched, she agrees to set him up to talk with the police about his fiancée. But who is this man, really? What does he want with Fen and her family? And will they all live long enough to uncover the truth?“Brawn, bravado, and romance . . . Adler is in top form in her latest thriller. She delivers fascinating characters [and] twists that shock and surprise.” —Mystery Scene
Please Don't Tell: A Novel
by Laura TimsDebut author Laura Tims writes an intense and utterly gripping contemporary YA tale perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars. Joy has done everything to protect her twin sister...including murder.Joy killed Adam Gordon for what he did to her sister, Grace. At least, that’s what she thinks happened. Now Adam can’t hurt anyone ever again, and her sister can be free from the boy who harmed her.But someone else knows what Joy did, and they’re going to out her as a cold-blooded killer if she doesn’t expose the scandalous secrets bubbling just below the surface of her mundane town. As the demands escalate, and she finds herself falling for Adam’s half brother, Joy must figure out the blackmailer’s identity before everything spirals out of control.
Please Don’t Let Me Down: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Jiong BaoHave you ever loved anyone? Have you ever hated anyone? Lin Xiang Ye had them all.Her heart that was filled with blood and flesh was mercilessly squashed by Lu Tingxiao with a single kick.She had thought that love could be wishful thinking, but ten years of love and a child's life couldn't offset Lu Tingxiao's hatred towards her.In the end, she had no choice but to climb up to the top of the tall building and leap down.
Please Enjoy Your Happiness: A Memoir
by Paul Brinkley-Rogers"The most romantic memoir you're likely to read in a lifetime." --Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author of Here's to Us An evocative memoir. A beautiful journey to half a century and half a world away. An ageless love story.Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Paul Brinkley-Rogers has lived an adventurous life all over the world. But there is one story he cannot forget: that of his haunting love affair with a mysterious older Japanese woman in 1959. Paul was a sailor aboard the USS Shangri-La that long-ago summer when he met Kaji Yukiko in the seaport of Yokosuka. A fierce intellectual, Yukiko shared her astonishing knowledge of literature, film, and poetry with Paul and encouraged, even demanded, that he use his gifts to become the writer he is today. But theirs was not a quiet love story. When a member of the yakuza, Japan's brutal crime syndicate, attempted to kidnap Yukiko, Paul realized that there was much more to her--and to Japan in the devastating wake of World War II--than he saw at first glance. Through the searing letters that Yukiko wrote to him and Paul's vivid telling of a history made all the more powerful and poignant by the weight of time, Please Enjoy Your Happiness reaches across decades and continents, inviting us all to revisit those loves of our lives that never do end.
Please Forgive Me
by Melissa HillHave you ever dreamed of running away? Of just leaving the past behind you? Leonie has done just that. She's moved to another country and got a new job, a new home, a brand new life . . . But when she discovers a box of unread love letters in the bottom of her wardrobe, all ending with the words 'please forgive me', she finds herself drawn to the mystery behind them. Can the unravelling of another person's story help Leonie deal with her own past and her own secrets? All she knows is that she has to try. Because if the couple behind the love letters had a happy ending, then perhaps she just might too.
Please Forgive Me
by Melissa HillHave you ever dreamed of running away? Of just leaving the past behind you? Leonie has done just that. She's moved to another country and got a new job, a new home, a brand new life . . . But when she discovers a box of unread love letters in the bottom of her wardrobe, all ending with the words 'please forgive me', she finds herself drawn to the mystery behind them. Can the unravelling of another person's story help Leonie deal with her own past and her own secrets? All she knows is that she has to try. Because if the couple behind the love letters had a happy ending, then perhaps she just might too.
Please Release Me
by Rhoda Baxter“A deeper, more mature love story . . . written with the deft characterization and emotional richness which are already a hallmark of Ms. Baxter’s books” (Home on Deranged). Sally Cummings has had it tougher than most but, if nothing else, it’s taught her to grab opportunity with both hands. And, when she stands looking into the eyes of her new husband Peter on her perfect wedding day, it seems her life is finally on the up. That is until a car crash puts her in a coma and throws her entire future into question. In the following months, a small part of Sally’s consciousness begins to return, allowing her to listen in on the world around her—although she has no way to communicate. But Sally was never going to let a little thing like a coma get in the way of her happily ever after . . . “This story has twist and turns, lies and truth, reality and possibility all messed up in a delightful tale . . . A unique love story that will stay with you long after the final page.” —Keeper Bookshelf “Absolutely wonderful writing, highly readable, really enjoyable, and I was quite blown away by the story—unmissable.” —Being Anne “The story has just the right amount of conflict, love and remorse and these all come together to make a wonderful read . . . A richness of characters and plot which are seldom found in a contemporary romance.” —Long and Short Reviews
Please Remember Me
by Jacob Z. FloresSuccessful lawyer Santi Herrera couldn't be happier with the direction his life is taking. Not only is he on track to becoming a partner in his law firm, but he's planning his wedding to Hank Burton, a south Texas contractor who has made a name for himself despite his humble beginnings. The introverted lone wolf Santi and the friendly, outgoing Hank complement each other perfectly. From the moment they laid eyes on each other, they were hooked, and as far as Santi and Hank are concerned, a happily ever after is their destiny. But fate deals them a devastating new hand. A construction accident leaves Hank with severe head trauma and brings him precariously close to death. When he finally awakens, Hank doesn't remember Santi or the love they shared for the past three years. Santi faces the greatest challenge of his life. Can he respark a flame his lover can't recall? And can he stop the diverging paths that fickle fate charts between them? Santi has faith in the love he and Hank shared and in the words his father once spoke to him: "It's never too late to fall in love. All over again."
Please Say "I Do" (Three Weddings & a Hurricane #698)
by Karen Toller WhittenburgThree Weddings & a HurricaneShe's determined to make it the wedding of the century!The Brewster wedding was to be the triumph of Hallie Bernhardt's career. Never mind that the bride hadn't shown up and the groom couldn't be found. Never mind the hurricane warning. Or that the hotel had put Hallie in the same room with Rik Austin, the best man.He's determined to make it the wedding that never was.Rik was a laid-back guy...but he wasn't going to let Miss Button-down disrupt his plans to disrupt this wedding. He knew what to do-a little tequila here, a little seduction there...and before she knew it, Hallie would be bewitched and bewildered-and the wedding would be history. But a funny thing happened on the way to disaster....
Please Say Kaddish for Me (Havah's Journey)
by Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsFirst in the historical trilogy set in Czarist Russia: &“Filled with suspense, beauty, love, and true-life horror . . . a riveting read.&” —Diane Yates, author of Pathways of the Heart Nineteenth-century Russia is not a safe place for those of Jewish faith. They are prisoners in their country, unable to own land, and denied an education beyond their Hebrew schools. Pogroms rage—and it is one such massacre that rips Havah Cohen&’s family from her . . . Found wounded and barefoot on the steps of nearby synagogue, clad in only a nightdress, Havah is taken to safety by a rabbi and his son, Arel, who are shocked to hear the words of the Kaddish come from a mere girl. No woman should know the holy writings. Havah is welcomed into the house of the local midwife, where she becomes part of the family and close-knit community—though some eye her with suspicion as the rumor of her praying spreads. And while she now lives with the girl who is Arel&’s intended, his kind face is never far from her mind. With the pain of her family&’s death and the threat of pogrom always hanging over her, the fiercely intelligent and independent Havah knows that a bigger world awaits—if she&’s brave enough to meet it . . . &“This book will ignite the fire of indignation in your soul against all forms of intolerance, as well as the fire of faith in the face of despair.&” —James C. Washburn, author of Touching Spirit: The Letters of Minominike
Please Take Care of Willie
by Tracy SinclairCupid's Little Helpers UNEXPECTED GUARDIAN... Alexandra Reynolds thought Willie was the most adorable male to come into her agency in years. And when the towheaded tyke's mother suddenly disappeared, Alex found herself his unexpected guardian. But then Chase Mainwaring showed up to claim his long-lost nephew and barged right into Alex's life. The ruggedly handsome man had the most amazing eyes-and more charm than was legal. Alex wasn't sure if Chase was Prince Charming or the devil in disguise! But Willie liked him, and soon the little matchmaker had Alex convinced she had lost her heart...and Chase had found it! CUPID'S LITTLE HELPERS... These matchmaking kids come with a happily-ever-after guarantee.
Pleasing Her SEAL (Uniformly Hot!)
by Anne MarshSUBJECT: Navy SEAL Mason Black MISSION: Remain undercover...even if it means going commando! Wedding blogger Maddie Holmes is twelve times the bridesmaid and never the bride. Still, being on the sidelines of everyone else's happy endings has its perks, like staying at the luxurious, decadent Fantasy Island. The resort isn't just romantic-it's filled with sinful temptations...like delicious hottie resort chef Mason Black. And Maddie can't wait to take a bite! There's just a teeny problem with her plan. She has no idea that Mason is an undercover Navy SEAL who needs photographs Maddie took that put both his mission and her life at risk. Mason's plan? Retrieve the pics and indulge in a few X-rated fantasies with the curvy redhead...and hope like hell that being between the sheets doesn't blow his cover.
Pleasing Mr. Pepys
by Deborah SwiftFrom acclaimed historical novelist Deborah Swift, Pleasing Mr Pepys is the story of Deb Willet, Samuel Pepys’s servant, told from a fresh perspective. Well-educated but, due to circumstances beyond her control, not quite respectable, Deb Willet is desperate to escape her domineering aunt and takes a position as companion to Elisabeth Pepys, Samuel’s wife. Deb believes it will give her the respectability it craves – but it proves far more complicated than she could ever have imagined. London during the 1660s is a time of turmoil. Although Charles II has been restored to the throne, there is the prospect of war with the Dutch – the world’s great power of the era. In the midst of this tumult strides Samuel Pepys – diarist and man of note. Pepys’ influence in Restoration London means that the Dutch are keen to get their hands on his secrets – even if that means murder, espionage and blackmail to get them… Deb is soon caught up in the middle of a dangerous game – while at the same time trying to counter Mr Pepys’s lust for her…
Pleasing My Italian Grandma
by Penelope GallantWhat do you get when you cross the Pope with the birds and the bees and a plate of pasta? A grandmother’s ultimatum leads to years of adventure, trysts, culture clashes, and heart-wrenching contemplations. From Boston to Rome, a cultural whirlwind that recounts the dramas and stomach cramps encountered by Gallant in her attempt to meet the appropriate man to bring home to her family. You’ll need a passport, a strong shot of espresso, and a good shrink to decipher this Italian-American perspective on life, love, and sin. Pleasing My Italian Grandma is a contemporary romance and true story.
Pleasing the Pirate
by Sharon CullenFrom Sharon Cullen, author of the eBook sensation Loving the Earl, comes the tale of a ruthless pirate and the Scottish lass who fills him with desire for something greater than plunder. With her clan's crops burned and their property confiscated, Mairi McFadden is desperate to free her brother from imprisonment so that he can take his rightful place as chief. Her only hope is the fierce English pirate Phin Lockwood, but the buccaneer laughs at her meager funds. His roving eyes, however, tell Mairi there's something else he'll take in exchange for her brother's rescue. Though she burns with hatred for the English, she'll do anything to save her clan. The crown has made it clear that Phin has two choices: bring in a certain Scottish traitor or hang. And he's not about to let a tiny, whiskey-eyed woman get in his way, even if she is pointing a gun at him. When Phin learns that Mairi's brother is the very man he seeks, he's more than willing to use the lass as bait. But as the moment of capture draws near, Phin is surprised by his feelings for the courageous beauty who has him considering risking his life--for someone besides himself.
Pleasurably Undone!
by Terri Brisbin Diane Gaston Louise Allen Michelle Willingham Christine MerrillA collection of five sensual stories. History has never been so hot!Seducing a Stranger by Christine MerrillLieutenant Tom Godfrey returns home to find pretty young widow Victoria Paget in a bawdy house. What starts as a one-night seduction soon leads to more....The Viking's Forbidden Love-Slave by Michelle WillinghamThough Aisling Ó Brannon is intended for the king's bed, fierce warrior Tharand must decide: please his king...or keep his captive love-slave for himself!Disrobed and Dishonored by Louise AllenMiss Sarah Tatton needs a way out of her engagement, and highwayman Jonathan Kirkland may be just the man to teach her the art of love....A Night for Her Pleasure by Terri BrisbinTough nobleman Simon and innocent Elise's marriage is one of convenience--but on their wedding night, both discover ecstasy beyond their wildest imaginings!The Unlacing of Miss Leigh by Diane GastonDisfigured Captain Graham Veall never expected virginal Miss Margaret Leigh to respond to his advertisement for female company. Can she soothe his inner wounds?
Pleasure
by Eric Jerome DickeyHow realistic is it to believe that one lover can satisfy a woman's every fantasy? Nia Simone Bijou is a woman who has it all - and is driven by the desire for more. Born in Trinidad, reared in Los Angeles, living in Atlanta, Nia is a writer, a thinker, and a woman in conflict. She's dealing with two sides of her Gemini self, feeling as if there are two women living inside her, both struggling for domination. One side of Nia is a logical yet heartbroken person who has never let go of an old pain, while the other side is a sensual woman who will not let her rest, desiring intimacy and sexual freedom, demanding Pleasure. In the sweltering heat of July, loneliness, desire, and a struggle with both the sensual self and fantasy inspire Nia to become sexually adventurous, meeting lovers who arouse her in diverse ways, lovers who give her unimaginable experiences, generous lovers who desire to please her as much as she desires to satisfy them. Fantasies spiral out of control, and with her life on the line, Nia discovers that Pleasure does not come without pain. Filled with passion, populated with characters that are sexually uninhibited, Pleasure is an unforgettable journey into a free-spirited world.
Pleasure
by Eric Jerome DickeyThe bold new blockbuster from the New York Times bestselling author.Born in Trinidad and living in Atlanta after a relationship gone bad, Nia Simone Bijou is an ambitious writer who has it all. Except for the one thing that'll give her the control she craves-and the power she deserves: absolute, uninhibited sexual satisfaction. Now, in the sweltering days and nights of summer, the heat is on. Nia's fantasies will become a reality-with man after man after man. She will shatter the limits of erotic love. She will open herself up to experiences she never dared before. And as her fantasies begin to spin out of control, she'll discover the unexpected price of the extreme.
Pleasure After Hours
by Altonya WashingtonWorking for powerhouse shipping owner Mataeo North is a dream job for Temple Grahame. The jet-setting bachelor depends on her for everything. But there's just one thing: he has no idea that Temple's been in love with him since college. Or so she thinks...until the night her studly boss takes her in his arms and uncovers her passionate secret.Mataeo doesn't make a move without consulting the savvy South Carolina beauty. Now, on the verge of closing a major deal, he needs Temple more than ever. And not just as his right-hand woman and best friend. What will it take to convince this sensual, independent woman that once they've crossed the line from friends to lovers, there's no turning back?
Pleasure Cove Collection Volume 1: Playing with Desire\Playing with Temptation\His Holiday Gift\Playing with Seduction (Pleasure Cove)
by Reese RyanFour passionate Pleasure Cove stories in one box set!Playing with DesireMaya Alvarez’s two young daughters are her entire world. But when she ends up alone—on her birthday—the divorced single mother does something totally out of character. She accepts an invitation that leads to a hot summer fling with luxury resort CEO Liam Westbrook. The seductive stranger makes her feel bold and desirable again. When Maya must return to the real world, will Liam and their pleasure-fueled fantasy end up as only an affair to remember?Originally published in 2017Playing with TemptationNorth Carolina pro footballer Nate Johnston’s reputation has taken some recent hits and he needs a miracle. But the star wide receiver feels ambushed when his brother enlists media consultant Kendra Williams to do damage control. The reignited desire for the woman he once wanted to spend forever with can only cause Nate deeper heartache. But powerful passion still smolders between them, tempting the former lovers to move beyond their painful past. Will the emergence of a jealous ex with a vicious revenge scheme sabotage their second chance at a future and a family that’s almost within reach?Originally published in 2017His Holiday GiftPleasure Cove’s prodigal son Dash Williams just got the ultimate Christmas surprise—Madison, his five-year-old daughter he knew nothing about. Maddie’s aunt, Mikayla Mitchell, was once one of Dash’s …and his secret admirer. Now, seeing the sexy, ambitious lawyer with his little girl, Mikayla’s more smitten than ever. And Dash is starting to realize Mikayla’s the only one who could make his days merry and bright, and fill his nights with bliss…Novella originally published in 2017 as part of the Never Christmas Without You anthologyPlaying with SeductionAs the reigning queen of competitive beach volleyball, Brianna Evans wants her career to go out with a bang. And what better send-off than a signature tournament sponsored by an exclusive high-end luxury resort? But Bree’s heart could end up on the line. Her partner on the project is Wesley Adams, the irresistible man with whom she shared one perfect night in London…and never heard from again. Wes wants to finish what they started. And when they finally give in to their growing passion, will a terrible secret from his past and an escalating threat from Bree’s cost them their second chance?Originally published in 2018
Pleasure Cruise
by J. M. SnyderWhen Andy agrees to join his friends Reese and Palmer on a two-week cruise during their winter break from college, he's secretly hoping to score with some hot Latino lover.Little does he expect his friends to crimp his style, or scare off the only sexy, single guy on the ship ... their waiter, Carlos.Can he salvage the trip and entice the sexy crewman to pay a visit to his cabin for a littlemano a manotime alone?
Pleasure Games (Dare)
by Daire St. DenisA honeymoon for one…Pleasure for two!After catching her fiancé cheating, Jasmine Sweet is on her Parisian honeymoon alone. She’s determined to have an adventure! But an altercation resulting in temporary amnesia is more the stuff of nightmares. Then she meets a gorgeous stranger, and her time in France becomes a tour de fantasy! Luca shows her desires she never dreamed of—until their sexy dalliances become more than just a game…“Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author
Pleasure In Hawaii
by Devon Vaughn ArcherWidower Russell Malloy is finally ready to get on with his life. He may have found the perfect woman to share it with after he meets Sloane Hepburn. The two are taking each other through a whirlwind romance, but is it enough to make this career woman relocate? Original.
Pleasure Me
by Monica BurnsFrom the author of Assassin's Honor, a bold and sexy new historical romance. Youth and beauty are a courtesan's greatest assets. Concerned, at forty-one, that she is no longer desirable, Lady Ruth Attwood is uncertain whether to be offended or flattered when a younger man makes her an unusual offer. In need of funds, she agrees. But then she does the unthinkable-she falls in love...