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Forbidden Nights with the Viscount (Hadley's Hellions #1)
by Julia JustissAway from society's prying eyes... After suffering the loss of her beloved husband, quick-witted Lady Margaret Roberts has sworn off the pursuit of passion...that is, until she meets Giles Hadley. Bitterly estranged from his family, reluctant viscount Giles knows all too well the devastation of an unhappy marriage. So while he is prepared to indulge in an illicit affair, he must beware, for spirited Maggie awakens in him something even more forbidden-the desire to claim her as his wife!
The Fragile World: A Novel
by Paula Treick DeBoardFrom the author of stunning debut The Mourning Hours comes a powerful new novel that explores every parent's worst nightmare... The Kaufmans have always considered themselves a normal, happy family. Curtis is a physics teacher at a local high school. His wife, Kathleen, restores furniture for upscale boutiques. Daniel is away at college on a prestigious music scholarship, and twelve-year-old Olivia is a happy-go-lucky kid whose biggest concern is passing her next math test. And then comes the middle-of-the-night phone call that changes everything. Daniel has been killed in what the police are calling a "freak" road accident, and the remaining Kaufmans are left to flounder in their grief. The anguish of Daniel's death is isolating, and it's not long before this once-perfect family finds itself falling apart. As time passes and the wound refuses to heal, Curtis becomes obsessed with the idea of revenge, a growing mania that leads him to pack up his life and his anxious teenage daughter and set out on a collision course to right a wrong. An emotionally charged novel, The Fragile World is a journey through America's heartland and a family's brightest and darkest moments, exploring the devastating pain of losing a child and the beauty of finding the way back to hope. "Heart-stopping. A gripping read that delivers a beautiful reminder of the resilience of love." -Karen Brown, author of The Longings of Wayward Girls
The Vows He Must Keep (The Avelar Family Scandals #1)
by Amanda CinelliA pledge to protect…That will be tested at the altar!After tragedy strikes, Daniela Avelar steps up as CEO to her brother’s global yacht empire. But to prevent corporate mutiny, she needs the help of his business partner, Valerio Marchesi. Little does Daniela know that Valerio has already sworn to keep her safe. And when the tycoon discovers she’s in grave danger, he insists she become his bride! He’ll risk the unavoidable chemistry that sparks every time they lock eyes. Because this engagement of convenience is anything but… It’s a red-hot fire burning out of control!
Cowboy of Interest: A Western Romantic Suspense Novel (Cowboys of Holiday Ranch #1852)
by Carla CassidyCowboy turns murder suspect in New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy's high-octane romance! Determined to see ranch hand Nick Coleman jailed for her sister's murder, Adrienne Bailey introduces herself with a quick jab that leaves him black-eyed and bewildered. Still, the injured cowboy wants to prove his innocence and suggests they work together to find the real killer. Reluctantly, the grieving sister agrees. As other credible suspects emerge, Adrienne's distrust of Nick turns to a surprising attraction. He's too handsome, and one night of passion awakens unfamiliar emotions for them both. But until they catch the killer plaguing the ranch, neither she nor Nick is safe.
A Traitor's Touch: Unwed And Unrepentant Return Of The Prodigal Gilvry A Traitor's Touch
by Helen DicksonAWAKENING A FORBIDDEN DESIRE After a lifetime spent hating the cause, loving a Jacobite is out of the question for Henrietta Brody. But with Scotland ready for battle, her only chance for survival is to journey with her enemy, the dangerously handsome Lord Simon Tremain. His protection awakens a forbidden desire in Henrietta. But torn between her past and her future, the Jacobite and the man, reason and passion, she must fight to resist this traitor's touch. "A fun, entertaining read." -RT Book Reviews on Beauty in Breeches
A Night of Royal Consequences: A Royal Pregnancy Romance (One Night With Consequences #36)
by Susan StephensClaiming his one-night babyCallie Smith gave up everything to care for her alcoholic father. After his death, she’s finally able to follow her own dreams. And what better way to celebrate than by spending an out-of-character—but outrageously sinful—night with gorgeous Italian prince Luca Fabrizio?To preserve his family dynasty, Luca was planning to marry a convenient bride—until Callie reveals the consequences of their heated encounter! Having just taken back her freedom, Callie refuses to wear his ring. To legitimize his heir, Luca must persuade her that life in his royal bed will be more pleasurable than she can possibly imagine!
A House Full of Fortunes! (The Fortunes of Texas: Welcome to Horseback Hollow #4)
by Judy DuarteA family-focused cowboy falls hard for the most single gal in town! USA TODAY bestselling author Judy Duarte returns with a new installment of The Fortunes of Texas: Welcome to Horseback Hollow! Toby Fortune Jones has no problem with commitment. He's committed to his ranch, to his family and to the three foster children he's taken in! Lately, though, he can't seem to stop thinking about making a little time for dating. Specifically, one very particular, blue-eyed single gal... Twenty-four years old and Angie Edwards still can't figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. She's tried her hand at everything-even helping Toby out with his adorable brood on occasion. Folks in Horseback Hollow have called her the Queen of First Dates, but now she thinks she might have met her match in the sexy cowboy! Is she ready for true love-and a full house?
Out of the Depths
by Valerie HansenLove wasn't on Trudy Lynn Brown's to-do list, though she certainly needed someone to help her get rid of the vandals threatening her campground. And her best friend's brother fit the bill. Injured in a white-water rafting accident, Cody Keringhoven had come to Serenity, Arkansas, to recuperate and rebuild his broken faith and shattered dreams. Watching over the campground kept him in constant contact with the ever-surprising—and delightful—Trudy Lynn, whose sunny nature soothed his battered spirit. Yet the criminals would stop at nothing to drive her off her property....
The Di Sione Secret Baby: A Secret Baby Romance (The Billionaire's Legacy #4)
by Maya Blake"This antique box can be my wedding gift to you." Charity CEO Allegra Di Sione can't fail in her mission to retrieve her grandfather's beloved box from Sheikh Rahim Al-Hadi, which is why she gets caught in Rahim's sumptuous bedroom trying to steal it! Seducing the gorgeous sheikh is her only chance at escape! But when Allegra slips away the next morning, she's unaware she now carries something infinitely more precious-and that when Rahim finds out, he'll have no choice but to make his enticing thief his queen! Book 2 of The Billionaire's Legacy
One Night with Gael: Di Sione's Virgin Mistress Claiming His Christmas Consequence One Night With Gael A Diamond For Del Rio's Housekeeper (Rival Brothers #2)
by Maya BlakeRules for dating Gael Aguilar 1. Six-week time limit 2. No second chances When aspiring actress Goldie Beckett storms into Gael's board meeting to return the ten thousand dollars he left on her nightstand, she's sure she's triggered rule 2. But in just a few short weeks, the shocking news of her pregnancy ensures that she's definitely broken rule 1! Born illegitimate and branded a mistake, Gael will never allow the same fate to befall his child. Obliterating all his own rules, Gael now must get Goldie to agree to the role of a lifetime as his wife!
Silent Night Shadows: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Sarah VarlandHIJACKED HOLIDAY When she's snatched off a sidewalk en route to the local Christmas tree lighting, Claire Phillips knows her cozy small town is no longer safe. And when she's saved by a mystery man, she gets another surprise. Her rescuer is none other than Nate Torres-a man from her past that she's tried to forget. He's in town undercover, investigating a drug smuggling ring, and he thinks she's witnessed more than she realizes. Worse, he thinks the ring's leader is a local. Someone she knows and trusts. There's no one for her to rely on but Nate, a man whose action-packed life is worlds away from the security she craves. As the attacks grow more menacing, it will take courage Claire no longer thinks she has to survive to Christmas.
Flame Tree Road: A Novel
by Shona PatelFor fans of Alka Joshi’s The Henna Artist, Shona Patel brings you the story of a man with dreams of changing the world, who finds himself changed by love.From the acclaimed author of Teatime for the Firefly comes the story of a man with dreams of changing the world, who finds himself changed by love 1870s India. In a tiny village where society is ruled by a caste system and women are defined solely by marriage, young Biren Roy dreams of forging a new destiny. When his mother suffers the fate of widowhood-shunned by her loved ones and forced to live in solitary penance-Biren devotes his life to effecting change. Biren's passionate spirit blossoms as wildly as the blazing flame trees of his homeland. With a law degree, he goes to work for the government to pioneer academic equality for girls. But in a place governed by age-old conventions, progress comes at a price, and soon Biren becomes a stranger among his own countrymen. Just when his vision for the future begins to look hopeless, he meets Maya, the independent-minded daughter of a local educator, and his soul is reignited. It is in her love that Biren finally finds his home, and in her heart that he finds the hope for a new world.
6 Killer Bodies (A Body Movers Novel #6)
by Stephanie BondCarlotta Wren's world is crumbling beneath her well-shod feet. One of her closest friends has been arrested as the Charmed Killer, but Carlotta refuses to believe it. And to prove her friend's innocence, Carlotta goes against her boyfriend Peter's wishes and resumes her after-hours body-moving duties.And then...Peter pressures her for an answer to his proposal...Her troubled brother Wesley goes missing...And the madman stalking the city strikes again, this time a little too close to home.But when Carlotta finds herself in the clutches of the Charmed Killer, is she destined for her own body bag?
Wedlocked: A Contemporary Royal Romance (Dark-Hearted Desert Men #1)
by Carol MarinelliAbout to lose his kingdom, Xavian is marrying for power—his wedding night will be purely for duty. As he unveils his new queen, nervous and naked, bathed in fragrant oils, he's stunned that she's as beautiful as the desert stars….This queen deserves a royal bedding worthy of the Arabian Nights…and in her arms Xavian discovers that, though he may not have a kingdom, he has the strength and power of a thousand kings.But this untouched queen could be his undoing….
Tempted by Her Billionaire Boss: A Billionaire Boss Romance (The Tenacious Tycoons #3342)
by Jennifer HaywardThe ultimate forbidden attraction Francesca Masseria is mortified. On her first day working for renowned tycoon Harrison Grant, she accidentally hits the panic button and watches in horror as security puts her boss in handcuffs! Normally poised and efficient, Harrison's enigmatic presence leaves Francesca flustered. Harrison is furious. He can't afford any distractions with a high-stakes deal on the table, and his new assistant is as diverting for her beauty as her incompetence! He should fire her, but she's determined to make up for their disastrous meeting by anticipating his every need. Except, what Harrison's beginning to want from Francesca isn't part of her job description!
A Scandalous Winter Wedding: A Christmas Historical Romance Novel (Matches Made in Scandal #4)
by Marguerite KayeFrom one snowy Christmas…to a sizzling-hot reunion!A Matches Made in Scandal story. Kirstin Blair has spent seven years trying to forget brooding Cameron Dunbar. Now self-made man Cameron needs her help to recover his missing niece, and Kirstin must face the truth—seeing him again sparks the same irresistible attraction that first brought them together! She must decide: resist, or give in to temptation and risk Cameron discovering everything she’s fought so hard to protect…Matches Made in Scandal miniseries Book 1 — From Governess to CountessBook 2 — From Courtesan to Convenient WifeBook 3 — His Rags-to-Riches Contessa Book 4 — A Scandalous Winter Wedding“From Governess to Countess is an engaging story, it dazzles you with the chemistry between Allison and Aleskei and teases you into wanting more” — Goodreads on From Governess to Countess“Kaye’s eye for detail is as sharp as her ability to translate history into engaging fiction … From Courtesan to Convenient Wife is an emotionally urgent and tender romance” — All About Romance on From Courtesan to Convenient Wife
Engaged for Her Enemy's Heir: An Emotional and Sensual Romance (One Night With Consequences #33)
by Kate HewittSurrendering to the Italian billionaireWhen ruthless Rafael Vitali learns the woman in his bed is the daughter of his sworn enemy, he can’t get her out of his penthouse quick enough. But when Allegra reveals she’s pregnant, Rafael seizes the opportunity to assert his control. He insists Allegra move to Sicily…as his wife!Allegra’s night of abandon with Rafael shattered the life she once knew. His claim over her body, and their unborn child, is undeniable, but giving him a claim over her fragile heart is beyond foolish—yet the temptation he poses is wildly, wickedly irresistible…
The Billionaire Renegade: The Forbidden Texan (texas Promises) / The Billionaire Renegade (alaskan Oil Barons) (Alaskan Oil Barons #7)
by Catherine MannUSA TODAY bestselling author All this cowboy wants is a temporary affair.He’s playing with fire.Billionaire rancher Conrad Steele wants Felicity Hunt in his bed—no strings attached. He’s been left at the altar before and won’t make the same mistake twice. But the savvy divorcée keeps her body and heart on lockdown, even when planning her hospital’s charity event means spending long, intimate hours with the tempting tycoon. Until a night of passion changes everything…
Finding Her Family: A Clean Romance (Hope Center Stories #3)
by Syndi PowellIs her dream finally within reach?Her heart’s saying yesDelivery nurse Page Kosinski has conquered a deadly disease—twice! Now she’s gearing up for a battle she needs Mateo Lopez to help her win. Adopting a baby will give her the family she’s always wanted. The handsome crusading attorney could fulfill her other dream, too. But will Mateo be brave enough to open his heart to hope…and love?
Dead Girl Running: A Novel (Cape Charade #1)
by Christina DoddI have three confessions to make:1. I&’ve got the scar of gunshot on my forehead.2. I don&’t remember an entire year of my life.3. My name is Kellen Adams…and that&’s half a lie.Girl running…from a year she can&’t remember, from a husband she prays is dead, from homelessness and fear. Tough, capable Kellen Adams takes a job as assistant manager of a remote vacation resort on the North Pacific Coast. There amid the towering storms and the lashing waves, she hopes to find sanctuary. But when she discovers a woman&’s dead and mutilated body, she&’s soon trying to keep her own secrets while investigating first one murder…then another.Now every guest and employee is a suspect. Every friendly face a mask. Every kind word a lie. Kellen&’s driven to defend her job, her friends and the place she&’s come to call home. Yet she wonders—with the scar of a gunshot on her forehead and amnesia that leaves her unsure of her own past—could the killer be staring her in the face?&“Christina Dodd reinvents the romantic thriller. Her signature style—edgy, intense, twisty, emotional—leaves you breathless from first page to last. Readers who enjoy Nora Roberts will devour Dodd&’s electrifying novels.&”—Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling authorDon't miss FORGET WHAT YOU KNOW, a brand-new heartstoppingly suspenseful thriller by New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd. Perfect for fans of Karen Slaughter, Lisa Jewell, and Sandra Brown.
Only on His Terms: Claimed Maid For A Magnate Only On His Terms (The Accidental Heirs #1)
by Elizabeth BevarlyHe's a rich bachelor. She's inherited his fortune. Let the fun begin! Only from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly! Meet Gracie Sumner, reluctant Cinderella. When the down-to-earth Midwesterner learns her deceptively humble neighbor left her fourteen billion-with-a-b dollars, she doesn't know what to do. Especially when said neighbor's shunned heir, Harrison Sage III, stakes his claim. Harrison is not amused, especially when the quirky gold digger gets under his skin. How can the sophisticated New Yorker let himself be attracted to the woman who stole his father's fortune? Soon a contested will turns into a contest of wills-one whose outcome could very well be determined in the bedroom!
Special Ops Cowboy: A Western Romantic Suspense Novel (Midnight Pass, Texas #2)
by Addison FoxDeath stalks a cowboy&’s growing familyIt&’s a typical Texas night when Reese Grantham intends to drown her sorrows in a local bar. Her evening soon turns around, thanks to military operative turned rancher Hoyt Reynolds. Before she knows it, Reese is expecting a bundle of joy, but when she enters a killer&’s crosshairs, there&’s nothing Hoyt won&’t do to save her and his child.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Midnight Pass, Texas miniseries:Book 1: The Cowboy's Deadly MissionBook 2: Special Ops CowboyBook 3: Under the Rancher's ProtectionBook 4: Undercover K-9 Cowboy
An Illicit Temptation (Chinese Tang Dynasty)
by Jeannie LinTang Dynasty China, 824 A.D.Dao was raised as a servant, but when her half-sister flees an arranged marriage to a chieftain, Dao is sent in her place as Princess An-Ming. Such a future is better than she could have hoped for, yet she dreads a passionless union with a stranger.Taken as a virtual hostage to the Imperial court, Kwan-Li is torn between his people and his duty to the emperor. He is bound by honor to escort the princess safely across the wild and untamed steppe, but the greatest danger they face on the long journey may be the forbidden temptation of each other...
A Baby on Her Christmas List
by Louisa GeorgeBest friends...to parents? Nurse Georgie Taylor has just one thing on her Christmas list: a baby! But she never expected her best friend, broodingly handsome Dr. Liam MacAllister, to offer to be the father... Liam's heart has always been strictly off-limits-a baby is the last thing on his Christmas list! But he'll do anything to make Georgie happy, and seeing her pregnant with their miracle baby ignites feelings that he just can't ignore...feelings that could destroy a beautiful friendship-or result in so much more!
Di Sione's Innocent Conquest: An Emotional and Sensual Romance (The Billionaire's Legacy #8)
by Carol Marinelli"Matteo, I want that necklace. Whatever it takes, find it and bring it to me." Prickly, buttoned-up racing team owner Abby Ellison isn't legendary playboy Matteo Di Sione's type. But Abby has something he needs-a necklace prized by his grandfather-and where his lethal charm doesn't work, sponsorship of her team does! As they travel from Dubai to Monte Carlo to Brazil, Matteo thrives on the thrill of the racing world and the surprising allure of innocent Abby. But when he discovers the secret that drives Abby's ambition, Matteo realises he can't just take the necklace and walk away...