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Dr. Jenni Vine needs a second chance, and Downhome, Tennessee desperately needs a doctor. But the community—including its handsome police chief—isn’t prepared for scandal. Ethan Forrest is determined to protect his diabetic little boy as well as his small town. He has no idea that Jenni’s shady past results from false accusations. When she stumbles into trouble again through an act of kindness, it seems to confirm his suspicions—but it also brings out an unexpectedly warm side of his nature. What starts as a mismatch of epic proportions just might turn out to be the cure for two broken hearts. “An endearing cast of memorable characters.”—A Romantic Times top pick! |
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My husband has a secret. Desires he’s kept locked away in a deep, dark place. Determined to pry details of this forbidden longing, I had no idea how much this new side of him would turn me on. So when I met the object of his lust I couldn’t let it rest. Edward Mooreland was a force to be reckoned with, a man who fought for his country and what he wanted. But did he want me and my husband? Would I ever experience his passion let loose or would I remain on the sidelines, watching, waiting, hoping? One thing I knew, I wasn’t the type of girl to give in without a fight. I wanted to be part of the action too. More than part of it, I wanted to be in the goddamn middle of it with bells, whistles and fireworks when it all exploded. Yes…I wanted it all. |
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An unexpected promise . . . an everlasting passion.   An accomplished musician, Dorothea Flammel has refused more proposals than any London debutante; her only true love is her music. Dory’s shimmering talent and beauty have long been adored from afar by Thomas Wheel, an untitled gentleman who can only dream of asking for the hand of a nobleman’s daughter. But when her father, the insolvent Lord Flammel, arranges for Dory to marry a lecherous Earl in order to pay off a debt, she runs to Thomas—and proposes marriage to him .   Eloping to Scotland saves Dory from a disastrous fate, but what is for her a mere marriage of convenience proves more passionate—and more complex—than either imagined as rumors, scandal, and buried emotions come to light. And when a vengeful challenge from a drunken and embittered Lord Flammel puts Thomas’s life on the line, will the fragile trust between husband and wife be enough to save them both? |
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“The calibre of suspense is on par with favourites like Sandra Brown…” A woman broken by her past. A cop who’d die to keep her safe. The truth will tear them apart. Journalist Sierra Goldstein finds solace on the wild and beautiful Kangaroo Island after a devastating crash changes her life. But her sanctuary is shattered when a child goes missing and she becomes involved in the life and death search. Reed Kapua is also looking for a simpler life when he starts work as the new cop on the island, returning to the force after an on-the-job tragedy. But when he investigates a robbery at the home of the intriguing Sierra, complications start to multiply. Reed recruits Sierra after she reveals she investigated a story on two child abductions years ago, believing there might be similarities to this new case. Sierra and Reed work together, racing to figure out the link, their sizzling attraction never far from the surface. When the bones of a second child are uncovered, Sierra becomes the next target of the predator. Then Reed discovers a terrible truth that will tear them apart. Can Reed and Sierra uncover the killer hiding in plain sight and heal their own shattered hearts before time runs out? Pick up a copy of Bound by Truth today and get lost in this world of romance and mystery. This edition features a brand-new cover. Each book in the Island Bound Series can be read as a STANDALONE: * Bound by Truth * Bound by Silence * Bound by the Stars While the characters overlap, each book tells a different, separate story with a happy ever after ending. |
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Allowing himself to love always seemed too dangerous. Now it might be his only salvation… Single dad Tank Wheeler has vowed to keep his heart shuttered in the name of keeping his young daughter’s life stable. But lately, the chemistry between him and his adrenaline-loving best friend, Cassie Reynolds, has been getting him a little hot under the collar. And then, with one scorching birthday kiss, these best friends are instantly more. Exactly the wrong time for Tank’s ex to show up in Wild River, Alaska. Cassie is pretty sure she’s having a waking nightmare. Not only is Tank’s gorgeous ex hoping to reclaim her family, but a new megastore is threatening the wilderness-adventure business she’s spent five years building. But Cassie never backs down from a fight. And now it’s time to make the most terrifying leap of her life—and hope that Tank catches her…before she falls too far. Look for Jennifer’s newest book, Stars Over Alaska!   |
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Fate brings uber successful New York city girl Victoria into Luke's small town of Pine River, Arkansas where he's the Sheriff and a volunteer firefighter. But will love be enough to keep her there? Strong and independent, Victoria doesn't need a man, she wants a man, an alpha to be exact. One that can unlock the desires of her heart and her body. Hunky and heartbroken, Luke knows his two kids need a mom but he's reluctant to try his hand at love again. All his doubt is whisked away the second he meets Victoria. She's everything he never knew he wanted except with the distinct disadvantage of being human… Stolen glances and searing kisses aside, will the family drama, secrets and threats tear them apart or will they allow themselves to give into love? Find out in Single Dad Matchmate , a fast-paced, sweet and steamy, small town bear shifter romance with a strong female heroine looking for an equally strong but loving alpha male partner to share her life with. The Special Bear Protectors Collection includes stand-alone stories with HEAs that can be read in any order and are part of the same supernatural universe. Content Warning: Love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences. No cheating and no cliffhangers. |
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♥ Star-crossed lovers & alien angst! ♥ An evil galactic corporation destroyed their females.  Now these alien pirates need mates. And what they capture, they keep... "Wickedly addictive scifi romance!" ~ NYT Bestselling Author, Laurann Dohner "LOVE THIS SERIES" ★★★★★ "I highly recommend" ★★★★★ Includes: RESCUED BY QAIYAAN His kind can't mate with humans, but when Captain Qaiyaan rescues an alluring female carrying contraband technology, will one searing kiss unleash his raging desires? RANSOMED BY KASHATOK Disguised as a boy, Joy boards a ship full of sex-starved aliens — and catches the attention of the surly, muscle-bound captain. Can she rely on Captain Kashatok to keep her secret… or will he claim her for himself? CLAIMED BY NOATAK Banned from military service, Marlis takes a job working alongside a huge, bearded alien with gleaming copper skin and bedroom eyes. She may have just found her dream job — but there’s always a catch… ** The series contains explicit language, sexual situations, and possible triggers. Intended for audiences 17 years and older. |
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<b><i>The sweetest lies are the most seductive…</i></b><br> Twelve years ago, I fell in love with Alex Thorne. He was beautiful, charming, sexy, and the best lover I'd ever had. He's also a bloody liar. Every word that comes out of his mouth is a half-truth, a con, or an evasion. Now I find out my dream job at a university in America is his way of pulling me back into his world. I will never, never fall under the spell of the British Bastard again.<br> Catriona MacTaggart is the one that got away. The Scottish lass has fire in her soul and in her eyes, especially when she punches me. I can handle that. Maybe the truth and I do have a different sort of relationship, but I've never lied about my feelings for Cat. I'll do whatever it takes to get her back, even if it means deceiving her.<br> Alex still knows exactly how to get under my skin, and despite all my intentions, I still can't resist that body and that smile. Maybe it's time I turn the tables and seduce the seducer, to finally solve the mystery he doesn't want me to unravel.<br> Who is Alex Thorne?<br> <b><i>Irresistible in a Kilt</i> is the eighth book in the bestselling, award-winning Hot Scots series of contemporary romances. Don't miss the audiobook version starring Shane East & Elle Newlands!</b><br> "Durand’s Hot Scots series has been loads of fun to read, and this newest installment in the series is no exception. [...] The author’s action-packed and suspenseful plot keeps the reader on their toes, and the grown-up sizzle never disappoints." --Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite<br> "I enjoyed the fireworks at the beginning while these two were still navigating their misdirected passion, and I loved the way the author took us through both Cat's and Alex's POV so we could see every step of their rekindled love story. [...] If you love accents of any kind, you're going to want to listen to [the audiobook version]! Both narrators do a wonderful job with the various accents... this one truly stands out as a winner." --Viper Spaulding, Goodreads<br> "The book starts off with one of the best lines I have read in quite a while, and doesn't let up from there. [...] Fun characters, lots of action make this a great addition to the rest of the series." --Marcia, Goodreads<br> "I just have to say, WOW. I absolutely loved it. My favorite part of this [audiobook] was the hilarious inner dialog of Alex Thorne. [...] The comedy and inner pain were performed very well by Shane East, narrating as Alex Thorne. [...] recommend this book to anyone that likes, hot British guys, feisty Scottish women and/or lots of sexy heat." --Rhonda, Goodreads<br> "This book is so fantastic & sexy that I listened to it twice! Trust me, even if you've not heard or read this series before, you WILL NOT want to miss out on this audiobook. [...] I thought my headphones were going to burst into flames." -Chris Cox, Goodreads |
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She definitely wasn’t in the mood to deal with a man!  Jade DeSantis could ignore the intense attraction for the handsome Detective Simon Kershaw!  Yes, she could do it.  She’d moved to Wyoming to start a new life!  Unfortunately, the guy kept coming around.  Granted, he had a mystery to solve, but…with each visit from the overly muscular, shockingly attractive detective, he was shattering those newly minted vows?  Detective Simon Kershaw thought that the gorgeous woman shooting a BB gun at a spider was…fascinating.  Crazy, but entrancing!  The attraction was obviously there and very much mutual.  So what was stopping the beautiful woman from enjoying the sparks that flew around them like fireworks every time they looked at each other?  Was there some way to convince Jade to take a chance?  Or had someone hurt her so deeply that she was a lost cause?   |
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A rancher must fight to protect his family—and the heiress he loves—in this romance from the New York Times –bestselling author of the Calder Saga. He’s everything she doesn’t need. The quiet horse whisperer whose touch still ignites her dreams—and is everything wealthy Lauren Prescott is not. She can think of a million reasons why she should never ever fall into Sky Fletcher's sure embrace again. Until she clashes head-on with the dangerous complications of her privileged life and needs his protection like air to breathe… She's more than he can resist. The heiress Sky can't get out of his heart, no matter how much he tries. And being the secret third Tyler son doesn't change a thing. All he wants from his two brothers is help uncovering a dangerous conspiracy threatening his land, their ranch, and the spirited beauty he never should have touched….   Praise for the Tylers of Texas series "Big, bold, and sexy,  Texas True  is Janet Dailey at her best!”—Kat Martin “Dailey does the genre proud with plenty of intrigue, subplots, twists and, of course, love. Fans and newcomers alike will revel in the ride.”— Publishers Weekly on Texas Tall |
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Fans of the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer will enjoy this unforgettable romance from New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. Jack Raeburn, a longtime pleasure-seeking rakehell, is now unexpectedly the Marquess of Pemerton, a title inherited after the tragic deaths of his father and older brothers. Unfortunately, he inherited a mountain of debts along with the title, and believes his only option is to marry an heiress. He finds a surprising champion in Lady Mary Haviland, a spinster of unremarkable looks and a charming personality, who has decided to help him find a bride. When Jack discovers that Mary has a large fortune, their comfortable friendship takes an unexpected new direction. By turns witty and emotional, A CHANGE OF HEART follows the path of two wounded souls from friendship to betrayal to redemption. The ballrooms of London and the rugged cliffs and coves of the South Devon coast come alive in this poignant tale of the healing power of love.   "Ms. Hern mesmerizes us with the blistering emotional intensity of an unforgettable love story. A powerful and compelling romance. A keeper, by the most discriminating of definitions." – Romantic Times "This book is an exquisite journey. A joyous, passionate tale full of life and laughter." – The Romance Reader |
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Are you ready for the latest compelling romantic suspense series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kathy Ivan? Prepare to be swept away as the Boudreau brothers face down bad guys, cheer when justice is served, and sigh when happily ever after rules the day. RAFE: When Sheriff Rafe Boudreau catches Tessa Maxwell climbing through the window of a house where she doesn’t belong, the crime rate isn’t the only thing that spikes. Turns out, trouble has followed the small-town schoolteacher to Shiloh Springs, and Rafe and the rest of the Boudreau clan must step in to keep her safe. Can they decipher the clues and end the danger Tessa faces before time runs out? ANTONIO: Tasked with locating a missing government witness, FBI agent Antonio Boudreau jumps at the chance to work closer to his home town of Shiloh Springs, Texas. Ever since somebody tried to kill her while under the feds protection, Serena Snowden’s been on the lam. Serena holds the key to defeating a homegrown terrorist, but can Antonio keep her alive long enough to use it? BRODY: While local Fire Chief Brody Boudreau has his hands full with a series of suspected arsons plaguing his small town of Shiloh Springs, he finds it impossible to stop thinking about its newest resident. When Beth Stewart’s ex-husband escapes from behind bars and threatens her and her young daughter, can Brody protect the woman he’s come to love, or will he lose his chance at happiness before it even begins? |
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<i>18+ for language and sexual situations.<br></br></i> <b>Shutter</b> <br></br> I am an enforcer for the Dogs of Fire Motorcycle Club. I know who I am, and I know where I'm headed. The problem is, I didn’t plan on my past following me and now it’s threatening the life of the only woman I’ve loved. <br></br><br></br> <b>Catalina</b><br></br> I am a woman who has endured a tragic past, and my future is not looking any better. But then a giant biker sets his sights on me and I am powerless to resist him, regardless of how hard I try. <br></br><br></br> I’ve never believed in fate, but maybe, just maybe, destiny believes in me. |
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Bow Before Your Queen Or Bleed Before Her… From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series. She's been the victim and the survivor… Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers. The enemy and the warrior… Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head. A lover and heartmate… But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible—travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people—and each other. And now she will become Queen… |
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USA Today Bestseller! Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love. Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.                        2) A person’s undoing                        3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. And they have no problem displaying their feelings through a series of ritualistic passive aggressive maneuvers as they sit across from each other, executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company. Lucy can’t understand Joshua’s joyless, uptight, meticulous approach to his job. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy’s overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and Pollyanna attitude. Now up for the same promotion, their battle of wills has come to a head and Lucy refuses to back down when their latest game could cost her her dream job…But the tension between Lucy and Joshua has also reached its boiling point, and Lucy is discovering that maybe she doesn’t hate Joshua. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game. |
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Allison and Amber are twins, best friends, and partners in crime. They're the ones always causing trouble, raising hell, and living the good life. But striking a deal with the Princes of Norway may have gotten them a teensy bit in over their heads. Now they're on the run from the brothers that have tricked them into marriage…and a whole lot more. It's all fun and games until you make the wrong man jealous. Magnus and Henrik have decided to share the throne and all of the work that goes along with it. When they finally take a vacation to the Greek Isles, a night at the casino brings them more than just good luck. The twins have made a bet and now it's time to collect…whether they come quietly or not. Warning: What could be more jealous than a man used to getting everything he wants? How about two of them! The big bossy bruisers (say that three times fast) aren't letting these sassy Americans break their deal. |
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A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. COLIN AND PENELOPE’S STORY Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn’t know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat— or his promise of a happy ending? |
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She was supposed to be just a job … Luke Reynolds is doing a favor for his new company -- protecting a beautiful and brainy computer genius who is in the crosshairs of someone dangerously powerful. Normally, Luke is all business on the job, but Hope Ellis gets under his skin in the worst way. How is he supposed to protect that luscious body when he keeps getting distracted by deep green eyes and soft red lips? There’s no room for mistakes because an extremely powerful man with an army at his back wants her dead. Luke must figure out what in Hope’s past is clawing its way to the present before the woman he is falling in love with ends up a gorgeous corpse. He’s one massive and dangerous distraction Hope Ellis is nothing but focus, and now that her life is on the line, and she has to figure out who is after her, she needs to be razor sharp. But the man sent to protect her is temptation itself. Behind that handsome face and strong body lie painful secrets. Hope has secrets of her own from a past that she doesn’t remember – a past that is dangerous territory. Someone very powerful is gunning for her and she doesn’t understand why. She and Luke must discover the key to decoding the past while staying alive – and falling in love. |
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series…  Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance? A Betrayal… Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him . The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. A Choice…. Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. A Secret… But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. |
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She’s hiding a terrible secret. He’s on a dangerous mission. Can he protect the love of his life from a ruthless killer?   Cancun, Mexico. Italian beauty Marabella Luccenzo wants to shake her grim past. After the sudden and mysterious death of her husband, her sisters whisk her away to a five-star resort to set her mind straight. But when a handsome Scotsman with a smart mouth gets her laughing again, she fears her dark secret could extinguish her romantic desire.   Battle-weary and needing a distraction, MI-6 agent Mac Creighton wants nothing more than his usual fling. However, his chemistry with a sexy vacationer tempts him to do more than love her and leave her. But when he opens the dossier, he finds himself racing headlong into heartbreak.   As Marabella soaks up the attention from the striking stranger, she can’t help feeling that she’s being watched. And when Mac uncovers the terrifying danger surrounding the beautiful woman, he’s torn between duty and passion.   Can this steamy couple escape to let love live another day?   Truths is the first heart-pounding tale in the Deception & Desire romantic suspense series. If you like rugged men, risky attractions, and nail-biting action-adventure, then you’ll adore Kenzie Macallan’s smoldering story.   Buy Truths to go undercover with passion today! *This book can be read as a stand-alone. |
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This sexy military pilot is about to meet his match in an unpredictable former beauty queen! Kaci Boudreaux is every Southern mama's nightmare, including her own. This former Miss Grits would rather tromp around in boots shooting off potato guns—and her mouth—than dress pretty and play nice with the boys. Especially her chauvinistic fellow professors, her ex-husband, and those military cargo pilots she's at war with after a pumpkin chunkin' disaster. Lance Wheeler is every Southern belle's dream, except his ex-fiancé's. After being left at the altar, he'd love to take his C-130 and fly far, far away. But since he and his bird technically belong to Uncle Sam, a distraction in the form of a feisty fireball of a physics professor will do while he's waiting for his next deployment with the Air Force. He's into her for the fun. She's into him for the challenge. But when their secrets and fears start slipping out, their hearts—and even her job—will be on the line. She needs roots. He wants to see the world. What will they do about needing each other? |
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He doesn’t know how much he’s cherished… Dale Steel has fallen in love with his intern, Ashley White. She’s vibrant, intelligent, and full of life, despite a past that was far from perfect. She’s everything he’s not…which is why he’s determined to keep her at arm’s length. The emotions she’s awakened in him have stirred something dark that he’s kept buried for years, and a relationship with him would only destroy her. Ashley has other ideas. She adores Dale, and more than anything, she wants him to understand he deserves her love. As they work together side by side, their passion grows, and Dale finally agrees to a trial run at a relationship. But a secret from his newfound birth father and an act of God throw a wrench into his world once again, threatening not only his relationship with Ashley, but everything else he holds dear as well. |
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Dr. Danielle Adams isn't looking for love. Health issues have rendered her unable to have kids and she has given up on finding a relationship. Instead, she's focusing her energy on her career as a Medical Anthropologist. She's excited for her next assignment--going to study a new group of humanoids with their own special brand of medicine. But when she receives an ancient love artifact that supposedly grants wishes about love, passion, and fertility, she can't help making a few wishes of her own. Not that they'll ever come true... Commander Bravik is a Hybrid Kindred--half Blood, half Beast and all business. He's also the Diplomat in charge of the first cultural visit to Soluu Four, home of the H'raken people. Rumors that they have incredible healing techniques that don't rely on medical technology have piqued the High Council's interest, so they are sending Bravik and a human woman he barely knows--Dr. Danielle Adams--to investigate. Everything is going well until they arrive on Soluu Four and find out they are expected to bring a mate. In order to avoid offending their hosts and ruining the mission, Danni pretends to be Bravick's bride. But to her surprise, the healing techniques she has come to study turn out to be sexual in nature. When her "husband," Bravik, is injured on the strange little planet, she is called upon to put her new skills to the test. Things are getting hot and heavy--can it be that Danni's wishes will come true after all? You'll have to read Healing her Patient to find out. |
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A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Eloise Bridgerton, in the fifth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. ELOISE’S STORY Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her? |
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A set of The Branton family romances. Three fun, steamy stories of lost love returned, new love found and brand new chances. The Brantons have had some peculiar twists in their love lives... Body Work: Tyce and Lisa – A second chance on first love romance Lisa Brady Delaney left Tyce Branton and the trailer park in her rear view mirror. Years later, he's the only one who can help her keep an important promise.  Tyce hates that he wants Lisa again at first sight, but can he keep his hands off when he's a hands-on kind of man? Is she the same girl he knew or an independent beauty who will never need him again... Slow Hand: Teri and Jared—A runaway bride learns what she really needs  Leaving behind a wintry New York, stressed-out bride Teri Branton is determined to get the Caribbean honeymoon cruise she paid for — even without the groom! Laidback Captain Jared MacKay  instantly dislikes Teri's stiletto heels and New York attitude. Until he touches her and he knows he's doomed… Jared and Teri have one short week under the sultry Caribbean sun. Will Jared's slow hand lead Teri beyond torrid sex into a lifetime of love? Whole Lot o' Love: Ashlee and Brick—A single mom gets another chance at love Ashlee Branton's lottery win is giving her and her son a new, settled life back home. Except returning home means facing Cory's father, Brick Harcourt in a most unsettling way. But Ashlee has two pasts now, one with Brick and one with an ex who wants to crash their reunion. Will she run again or stay and sacrifice money for love? |
