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Sugar Plum Season (Barrett's Mill #2)
by Mia RossSeason of Love Amy Morgan is determined not to let her injury affect her love for dance. Moving to the tiny town of Barrett's Mill, she takes over her aunt's dance studio and begins to organize a children's Christmas ballet recital. She just needs a little help from handsome lumberjack Jason Barrett. Charming and an all-around good guy, Jason volunteers to build the stage sets. Working together with the pretty ballerina forges a connection he never expected. But is Amy really ready to leave the limelight behind? It'll take a few dancing candy canes-and a whole lot of faith-to bring them together in joy and love. Barrett's Mill: In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family legacy leads to love
Iron Man: Extremis
by Marie JavinsIn this prose adaptation of the classic graphic novel, Tony Stark selects a dangerous upgrade for Iron Man to tackle a deadly new enemy. After revealing his secret identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark aims to engineer a better world. He is shifting the focus of Stark Industries from destructive weapons to life-improving technologies. With his revelation and his plan, Tony expects fame and adulation but he is only going to get more trouble . . After suffering a tragic, public failure, Tony knows he must improve Iron Man if he ever hopes to defeat a devastating new threat. One solution is a potentially lethal techno-organic virus known as Extremis. It will grant Tony more power than he has ever known—and test his spirit to the breaking point . . . Adapted from the graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov.Praise for Iron Man: Extremis&“Javins is a masterful writer when it comes to convincing the reader of the sensory details of travel, of locations and their character, and even more adept at portraying characters in a psychologically realistic way. . . . The dialogue is as sharp, appealing, and funny as the films are known for, and are windows into character personality as well.&” —The Beat
His Unsuitable Viscountess
by Michelle StylesA lifetime of living in a man's world has given sword-making-factory owner Eleanor Blackwell some very definite opinions-particularly about the duplicity of men!Benjamin Grayson, Viscount Whittonstall, seems to be cut from a different cloth-Eleanor responds to his touch with a passion normally reserved only for fencing! She may be spectacularly unsuited to mix with aristocracy, but Ben has different ideas when he plans to safeguard her business with a very convenient proposal....
Last Kiss: Casual Fridays (UDig)
by John LustigIt&’s all in the job description–or is it? It&’s never just another day at the office in John Lustig&’s Last Kiss comics series, a vintage-with-a-twist collection of 1950s and 60s art reimagined with Lustig&’s cheeky modern dialogue. Last Kiss takes doctors, nurses, lawyers, stay-at-home moms, and flight attendants, aims at controlling bosses, sexual harassment, bad tippers, and, of course, overindulging on the clock, and lets fly. This e-book original collection invites you to enjoy the inanity of working life and have a few laughs along the way.
Shakespeare According to Savage Chickens (Udig Ser.)
by Doug SavageAll work and no play made cartoonist Doug Savage a dull boy, until the day that he decided to draw two chickens on a yellow sticky note, followed by enough characters and absurdly amusing situations over the years to cover an entire cubicle farm. Now, in Savage&’s trademark style, comes Shakespeare According to Savage Chickens, an entertainingly comical e-book original collection. From Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet to King Lear, the cast of Savage Chickens pays homage, in its own way, to classic literature. Sit back in your seat and enjoy the comedy of Chickens in Shakespeare.
The Boy Who Made Them Love Again
by Scarlet WilsonFrom Dr Storm to devoted dadWhen Luke Storm ended his relationship with Abby Tyler, he thought that he was doing the right thing. Abby so wanted children and Luke knew he could never give them to her. Now, five years later, when he meets Abby again, and with a little boy of her own, Luke is rocked. She’s as gorgeous and adorable as ever, but he realises that if he wants Abby back in his life, he has to let her special little son into his heart and become the father he never expected to be...
Pregnant by the Playboy Surgeon: The Prince's Cinderella Doc / Pregnant By The Playboy Surgeon (Harlequin Lp Medical Ser. #Vol. 1024)
by Lucy RyderA red-hot night… A nine-month consequence! After an unhappy marriage, ER doctor Danielle Stevens has no interest in men—let alone a playboy like sexy surgeon Dylan St. James! But after discovering that he works at her hospital, she finds he’s also her neighbor! And he becomes increasingly impossible to ignore…or resist. One passionate night later Dani and Dylan are facing some unexpected consequences. But is Dylan ready to go from fling to fatherhood? “With the first book of this series being such an incredible read, I couldn’t wait to dive in and see what Ms. Ryder would put the main characters in this book through, and I’ve got to say that I was just as impressed with this book as I was with the first of the series.” — Harlequin Junkie on Resisting Her Commander Hero “What an incredible medical romance Ms. Ryder has penned in this book, which encompasses two wonderful characters...a superb read in this story where the chemistry between this couple was off-the-charts….” — Harlequin Junkie on Rebel Doc on Her Doorstep
Blood and Other Cravings: Stories Of Vampirism
by Kaaron Warren Elizabeth Bear Reggie Oliver Richard Bowes Steve Duffy Melanie Tem Lisa Tuttle Bill Pronzini Barry N. Malzberg Barbara Roden Nicole J. LeBoeuf Kathe Koja Steve Rasnic Tem Carol Emshwiller Michael Cisco Margo Lanagan John Langan Laird BarronA collection of &“mesmerizing tales, each one creepier than the next&” that go beyond the traditional vampire myths (Library Journal). When we think of vampires, an image instantly arises: fangs sunk deep into the throat of the victim. But bloodsucking is merely one form of vampirism. For this brilliantly original anthology, multiple award-winning editor Ellen Datlow solicited stories from many of the most powerfully dark voices in contemporary horror, who conjure tales that will chill readers to the marrow. In addition to the traditional fanged creatures, Datlow presents stories about the leeching of emotion, the draining of the soul, and other dark deeds of predation and exploitation, infestation, and evisceration . . . tales of life essence, literal or metaphorical, stolen. Seventeen stories by such acclaimed authors as Elizabeth Bear, Richard Bowes, Kathe Koja, Margo Lanagan, Carol Emshwiller, and Lisa Tuttle redefine the terror of vampirism.
Bound to the Barbarian (Palace Brides #1)
by Carol TownendSold into slavery, maidservant Katerina promised one day to repay the princess who rescued her. Now that time has come, and Katerina must convince commanding warrior Ashfirth Saxon that she is her royal mistress.Spending balmy days and long sultry nights with this man makes Katerina's task increasingly impossible. How long will she be able to keep up her deception? And how long before she finds herself willingly bedded by this proud barbarian?
A Heart to Heal: A Heart To Heal Saved By The Fireman (Gordon Falls #4)
by Allie PleiterThe Courage To Hope Guidance counselor Heather Browning is desperate. She needs a mentor to help Simon, a disabled student who is struggling at Gordon Falls High School. Unfortunately, hotshot Max Jones is her only option. Confrontational and cavalier, Max uses his flashy persona to hide the bitterness he's felt since his life-changing accident. Perpetually cautious, Heather finds Max's bad-boy bravado as intriguing as it is infuriating. But as Heather and Max work together to build Simon's self-confidence, they begin to trust each other. Max has never been slow and careful with anything. Can he be gentle with Heather's heart? Gordon Falls: Hearts ablaze in a small town.
They Walked Like Men
by Clifford D. SimakA reporter uncovers a terrifying conspiracy, in this thrilling classic from a Science Fiction Grand Master. After a night out on the town, Parker Graves returns home to life-threatening danger. The science reporter for the local newspaper barely misses a bear trap sitting on his doorstep. Then, the object transforms into what looks like a bowling ball and rolls off into the night all by itself. He begins to obsess over the question—Who put the trap there? And why? The following day, there is strange news floating around at the newspaper office. Someone with limitless funds is buying up hundreds of homes and businesses, only to close them up and tear them down. People are running out of places to live and to work. Suddenly, Parker finds himself in the middle of a story nobody will believe . . . Aliens? Dolls that walk like people? Talking dogs? With a little help from a fellow reporter and an unusual visitor, Parker just might be able to put a stop to this mess—if he survives. &“Some surprising jolts of violence and mayhem and a goodly dollop of cosmic paranoia.&” —Fantasy Literature
Lio's Astonishing Tales: From the Haunted Crypt of Unknown Horrors (Lio Ser. #3)
by Mark TatulliA boy's imagination is unleashed in Lio's Astonishing Tales: From the Haunted Crypt of Unknown Horrors. The 2009 National Cartoonists Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip, Lio is unique in its pantomime content and drawing style. This treasury includes creator commentary and origins of Lio.It's slightly dark and terribly funny. Lio, the main character, a young boy with an imagination that has no limit, explores everything kid. From bumps in the night to things hiding under the bed, readers get an inside look at different shades of humor but always come out the other end unscathed and laughing."Lio is brilliant!" --Dallas Morning News
Healing the Single Dad's Heart: The Good Luck Hospital (The Good Luck Hospital #1)
by Scarlet WilsonHe never meant to love again……until he goes to Vietnam!In this The Good Luck Hospital story, widower, Scottish GP Joe and his young son are in Vietnam for a fresh start. Volunteering at a humanitarian hospital, Joe’s surprised by how quickly he feels at home - which could have something to do with beautiful, intriguing Dr. Lien, his colleague and unofficial tour guide. With her, Joe glimpses a tantalizing future…if he can let go of the past.Good Luck Hospital duetBook 1 — Healing the Single Dad’s HeartBook 2 — Just Friends to Just Married?“I treasured Tempted by the Hot Highland Doc by Scarlet Wilson. Everything appealed to me…. I enjoyed the plot and pacing of the story. The hero was divine and the heroine was so very lovable. It was a treat to read and I look forward to more by this author.”— Goodreads“What an absolutely entertaining, fast-paced, heartfelt medical romance Ms. Wilson has delivered in this book, encompassing two wonderful main characters that are so right for each other; compelling dialogue that had me hooked and wanting to know more….”— Harlequin Junkie on Island Doctor to Royal Bride?
The Lady, the Chef, and the Courtesan: A Novel
by MarisolAccording to a Latin American proverb, a complete woman must be a lady in the living room, a chef in the kitchen, and a courtesan in the bedroom. Pilar is none of the above. When Pilar inherits her grandmother's diaries, she discovers what is missing in her life, as well as the secret life her grandmother managed to keep hidden for decades. The black silk-bound diaries reveal the secret beauty rituals of South American women, rules of social etiquette, and delicious recipes to seduce men, which teach Pilar to be the perfect wife, lover, and woman.Offsetting this sumptuous world of a woman's Venezuelan life in the '40s is Pilar's story -- a culturally confused woman living in Chicago with thoughts and dreams that need inspiration. As she reads through the diaries, she slowly begins to discover the importance of tradition and how to incorporate it into her life as an independent, professional woman. And perhaps finally, she will find the courage to allow herself to love the man she isn't supposed to, but desperately does.
Proof of Life
by Laura ScottCSI investigator Shanna Dawson has never forgiven herself for the long-ago disappearance of her little sister, Skylar. For fourteen years there have been no leads-or proof of life. Until now. Until Skylar's fingerprints implicate her in a murder at a fraternity house. Shanna is desperate to find the young woman. And so is handsome campus cop Quinn Murphy-the victim's half brother. But as their team investigation leads to an unexpected closeness and the revelation of family secrets, Shanna prays that her sister is innocent. And that the real killer is caught before Quinn is hurt, or Skylar is lost forever.
English Girl in New York: The Greek's Tiny Miracle The Man Behind The Mask English Girl In New York The Final Falcon Says I Do
by Scarlet WilsonRescued on her doorstep After an annus horribilis, the glittering lights of Manhattan are irresistible to English girl Carrie McKenzie. She's climbed the Empire State Building, but can't get a smile from her gorgeous neighbor! Until a tiny abandoned baby on her doorstep brings her to his door.... Cop Dan Cooper has an obligation to protect, and with Carrie out of her depth, he must come to her rescue. Surely two pairs of hands are better than one? Until she becomes a distraction, not just because of her tempting curves, but because of the pain in her eyes when she looks at the precious bundle in their charge....
Every Night Is Ladies' Night: Stories
by Michael Jaime-BecerraTen interconnected stories set in a blue-collar town that captures the essence of Latino life in Southern California.With a cast of characters so vivid they seem to leap from the page, this collection of linked short stories offers a portrait of individuals aching to find their place in an indifferent world. The characters who inhabit these stories—teenagers, beauty queens, race car drivers, and even grandfathers—fall in love, strive to make ends meet, or search for answers to their future while reconciling the past. Michael Jaime-Becerra casts a warm glow on each of them.Praise for Every Night Is Ladies’ Night“A realistic, humorous, and poignant story collection by a strong new voice in fiction, a writer who observes with great skill, leading him to portray ordinary scenes in the ongoing human drama thoroughly and realistically. . . . Jaime-Becerra is a wonderful storyteller, and this collection is quite simply a joy to read.” —Booklist“The writing is fluid, the details brisk and vivid as newcomer Jaime-Becerra reveals his characters without judging them harshly. Learn Spanish in richly affecting narratives from a strong new talent.” —Kirkus Reviews
I'Ll Be Home for Christmas
by Lenora WorthA man of little faith experiences his own holiday miracle in this heartwarming romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Christmas Quilt.When jaded oil tycoon Nick Rudolph discovered a homeless Myla Howell and her two children on a cold winter night, even this self-proclaimed nonbeliever knew that this was no way to spend Christmas. So he took the brood under his wing—and the ragamuffin family miraculously captured his secretly lonely heart. Neither he nor Myla could deny there was an attraction, but both had too much pride to admit they needed one another. Would God’s loving grace show them that together they’d always be home for Christmas?
Strange Skies: A Novel
by Matt MarinovichWhat kind of man would lie to his own wife about having cancer? A man desperate to avoid being saddled with life's responsibilities. A man like Paul.On a miserable October afternoon, as he stares down at his brother's whiny new baby, Paul realizes he's run out of excuses. His wife wants a family, but the last thing Paul wants is dirty diapers and a constantly screaming stranger robbing him of sleep. Then a lump is discovered on his arm, and with a little elaboration, the parenthood question is rendered moot.With the dwindling time he pretends he's got left, he intends to start looking out for number one. But his "cancer vacation" hits a snag when he meets a mother and son in an airport bar who turn everything around—and even bring Paul to the brink of a life he thought he never wanted—because sometimes a man's got to lose himself completely to discover who he really is.
The Prince She Never Forgot
by Scarlet WilsonA speech therapist helps a handsome stranger from her past—who happens to be a prince—in this second chance romance.Ten years ago Ruby Wetherspoon shared a stolen New Year’s kiss with enigmatic stranger Alex. A kiss she has never forgotten . . . Now a renowned language therapist, Ruby is stunned when her Alex—Crown Prince Alexander of Euronia to the rest of the world!—shows up to ask for her help.Ruby has never been far from Alex’s thoughts, but duty to his country has kept him away. Now he has a chance to make both their dreams come true . . .
Rocky Coast Romance (Holiday Harbor #1)
by Mia RossA Place for Redemption Journalist Bree Farrell heads to the village of Holiday Harbor to salvage her career. And walks straight into the arms of handsome young mayor Cooper Landry. Cooper's fighting to keep his sleepy Maine community from the clutches of big-city developers. And Bree knows it's a major scoop. But the longer she's in town, the more she's won over by the quirky townsfolk-and the charming Cooper. Will Bree ever follow her heart instead of a story and make Holiday Harbor her permanent byline? Holiday Harbor: Where love is just around the bend
Gift-Wrapped in Her Wedding Dress (Sydney Brides #1)
by Kandy ShepherdThe billionaire's Christmas proposal... Billionaire Dominic Hunt's Christmas ball is a chance for hard-working party planner Andie Newman to make her name. She's intent on convincing gorgeous Dominic that decking the halls is the way to transform his brooding reputation, but he has an alternative idea-a festive proposal! After Dominic unexpectedly helps Andie with her own emergency, she says yes! The engagement is meant to be just for show, but as Dominic and Andie are surrounded by the magic of Christmas, they find their fake feelings are becoming all too real...
Blessings (Blessings In Disguise Ser. #1)
by Lois RicherA thriving medical practice and three rambunctious daughters have Joshua Darling looking heavenward for help. The harried widower’s prayers are answered when a young surgeon accepts a temporary position in his small-town practice. Soon the lady doctor fills more than Joshua’s need for a partner. She wins the devotion of his patients and his family…but can she heal his wary heart, as well?When Nicole Brandt sets out her shingle in tiny Blessing, Colorado, her dreams for the future change. Finding a new purpose, Nicole helps to restore a struggling single dad’s faith and his ability to love. Now she must discover her own destiny and fight for the life of the man she has grown to love….
Alaskan Homecoming
by Teri WilsonSecond-Chance Reunion Ballet dancer Posy Sutton is only back in her hometown of Aurora, Alaska, until her injury heals. It's a decision that'd be easier to stick to if she didn't keep bumping into her charming ex-boyfriend, Liam Blake. After six years, she should be over him-but instead all she can see is the mistake she made when she left him. She's not sure she can handle choosing between Liam and ballet a second time...if Liam is even willing to risk his heart again. When her time in Alaska is up, will she and Liam be part of the sweetest dance of all?
Corporate Gunslinger: A Novel
by Doug EngstromDoug Engstrom imagines a future all too terrifying—and all too possible—in this eerie, dystopic speculative fiction debut about corporate greed, debt slavery, and gun violence that is as intense and dark as Stephen King’s The Long Walk.Like many Americans in the middle of the 21st century, aspiring actress Kira Clark is in debt. She financed her drama education with loans secured by a “lifetime services contract.” If she defaults, her creditors will control every aspect of her life. Behind on her payments and facing foreclosure, Kira reluctantly accepts a large signing bonus to become a corporate gunfighter for TKC Insurance. After a year of training, she will take her place on the dueling fields that have become the final, lethal stop in the American legal system. Putting her MFA in acting to work, Kira takes on the persona of a cold, intimidating gunslinger known as “Death’s Angel.” But just as she becomes the most feared gunfighter in TKC’s stable, she’s severely wounded during a duel on live video, shattering her aura of invincibility. A series of devastating setbacks follow, forcing Kira to face the truth about her life and what she’s become. When the opportunity to fight another professional for a huge purse arises, Kira sees it as a chance to buy a new life . . . or die trying.Structured around a chilling duel, Corporate Gunslinger is a modern satire that forces us to confront the growing inequalities in our society and our penchant for guns and bloodshed, as well as offering a visceral look at where we may be heading—far sooner than we know.