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Cinderella for a Night
by Susan MalleryA masquerade ball is plunged into darkness. . . A woman is poisoned. . . A millionaire bachelor becomes a father. . . As a blackout gripped Grand Springs, Colorado, CEO Jonathan Steele was having quite a night. First, Cynthia Morgan--aka Cinderella--drank poison meant for him. Then his blackmailing half brother and sister-in-law were murdered, leavign Jonathan with his newborn baby nephew. In thirty-six hours, Jonathan's life had changed forever. Then grateful-to-be-alive Cynthia offered to move into his home as a temporary nanny, a series challenge to Jonathan's bachelorhood. . .
Cinderella's Midnight Kiss
by Dixie Browning"Will You Dance With Me?"Orphaned Cindy Danbury's heart beat faster when John Hale Hitchcock invited her into his arms. He was back-the handsome prince she'd adored from afar-and still beyond her reach. In fact, she should be serving at her stepcousin's wedding, not dancing with the best man! But something in Hitch's gaze coaxed her to say "Yes!" and gave fuel to her dreams.Not only gorgeous, rich and eligible, Hitch was gentle, kind and thoughtful. But could he see beyond Cindy's poor-relation facade to the vibrant, loving woman inside? Perhaps Cindy should wake her Prince Charming with a kiss of her own....
Cinnamon and Roses
by Heidi BettsBest-selling author Heidi Betts is known as a versatile author who writes what she loves...and makes readers fall in love all over again. Whether she's writing contemporary romance, paranormal, or historical, Heidi Betts never disappoints.Caleb Adams is out of Rebecca's league. She's a fatherless seamstress with no business in the wealthy, extravagant city life of Caleb. Yet, the more he scandalizes her small Kansas cowtown, the more she pines for his raw male allure. Now Caleb finds himself less interested in the beautiful rich women of his past and more obsessed with Rebecca's innocent scent of cinnamon and roses. Will her fear of mothering a baby doomed to a fatherless upbringing and his fear of entrusting his heart to women be erased when their mutual desire is fulfilled?"Heidi Betts scores with a sizzling tale of passion, intrigue, and enduring love." -- Merline Lovelace"For a good story and unforgettable characters, you can't beat Heidi Betts. Hang on to your stetson...." -- Maggie Osborne
Circle of Gold
by Diana PalmerSparks flew the moment Kasie Mayfield arrived at Gil Callister's sprawling Montana ranch to temporarily care for his two adorable daughters. Yet never in her wildest dreams did the innocent young woman imagine that her formidable new boss would sweep her off her feet with his potent charm. Before long, she was so deeply in love that it made her heart ache. But how didhefeel? The enigmatic rancher was so difficult to read. Still, she couldn't imagine spending her life with anyone but Gil. Could Kasie convince the hard-edged widower that a circle of gold belonged on her finger?
Circle of Gold (The Men of Medicine Ridge)
by Diana PalmerRevisit a classic Men of Medicine Ridge romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana PalmerSparks fly the moment Kasie Mayfield arrives at Gil Callister’s sprawling Montana ranch to care for his two adorable daughters. Yet never in her wildest dreams does the young woman imagine that her formidable new boss might sweep her off her feet with his potent charm. Before long, she falls in love so deeply that her heart aches. But how does he feel? The enigmatic rancher is impossible to read, but can Kasie convince the hard-edged widower that a circle of gold belongs on her finger forever?Originally published in 2000
Circle of Gold
by Diana PalmerRUGGED RANCHERSparks flew the moment Kasie Mayfield arrived at Gil Callister's sprawling Montana ranch to temporarily care for his two adorable daughters. Yet never in her wildest dreams did the innocent young woman imagine that her formidable new boss would sweep her off her feet with his potent charm. Before long, she was so deeply in love that it made her heart ache. But how did he feel? The enigmatic rancher was so difficult to read. Still, she couldn't imagine spending her life with anyone but Gil. Could Kasie convince the hard-edged widower that a circle of gold belonged on her finger?
Close Encounters: The Color Of Love, Close Encounters, And Between Friends (G. K. Hall Core Ser.)
by Sandra KittHailed by E. Lynn Harris as a &“bold and imaginative&” tale that is &“sure to keep readers turning the pages,&” Sandra Kitt&’s interracial love story presents a man and a woman whose fates are changed forever by a random act of violence Lee Grafton is a divorced cop and the father of a teenage girl. Carol Taggart is a newly single professor. Their lives collide one night when Carol is caught in the crossfire of an undercover drug sting gone south. Shot and seriously wounded, she finds an unexpected friend in Lee . . . unaware that the man she&’s falling for could be the shooter. Twenty years on the street do nothing to prepare Lee for the night that changes his life. Determined to make amends, the special-operations lieutenant finds himself irresistibly drawn to Carol. But Lee soon faces a new threat. With his career and heart on the line, he races to prevent Carol from becoming a victim once again. Passionate and bold, Close Encounters shatters myths about race, gender, and love.
Close Neighbors
by Dawn StewardsonJulie's dad is in trouble and she's going to help him out... Nine-year-old Julie Nicholson is in turmoil. Someone has murdered her aunt Rachel's boyfriend and the police suspect her aunt. Even worse, an extortionist is breathing down her dad's neck, threatening to supply the police with proof that Rachel -- his very own sister -- committed the crime. Julie is hoping her new neighbor, Anne Barrett, who now writes children's mystery stories but used to be a private detective, can put her deductive powers to work and home in on the real murderer. Julie's father, Chase Nicholson, is hoping the same thing. But before he knows it, Chase also wants his attractive new neighbor to home in on him!
The Cloud of Dust
by Charlie BoxerThis short novella is the story of a love affair. A young man goes up to Edinburgh University. Lonely, he writes letters to his mother and to his best friend Paul. He tells them about the city, about the people he has met, the books he has read. Then one day he meets a girl, Kate. Almost from that moment he is lost. Intoxicated, agonized, his love for Kate becomes all consuming, obsessive. He believes she loves him too, but she is already committed to another, and his focus changes to an intense exploration of what love really means.Astonishing in its intensity and the beauty of its language, The Cloud of Dust has all the makings of a cult bestseller
Code Name: Santa
by Kayla DanielsFAMILIES ARE FOREVER THE SPY… Government agent Nick Ryan wanted nothing to do with Christmas—or family. But one glimpse of Juliet ignited an unfamiliar desire to belong. For the woman who'd been his brother's secret wife was a beauty—and so was her daughter. WHO LOVED ME? Nick seemed to take pride in the fact that he didn't know eggnog from an egg noodle. But Juliet was sure the stranger's bravado was protecting a stark loneliness. Would the man she'd come to love disappear as mysteriously as he'd arrived? Or was he her very own "Saint Nick" bringing her a marriage proposal on Christmas morning…and a family to last forever? Happily ever after—with kids!
Colby Roundup
by Debra WebbColby agent Russell St. James knew the exact moment Olivia Westfield discovered she was the daughter of the infamous "Princess Killer."Ever since, being her bodyguard had become twice as hard. Each day, he shadowed her; each night, he held her through her tormenting nightmares. But was her father guilty? Her mother his accomplice? The answers lay deep in Olivia's memories, and the closer she got to the scene of the crime, the more she remembered. Russ had a job to do: safeguard Olivia and give her the future she deserved. Even if that future didn't include him.
Come Hither: A Commonsense Guide to Kinky Sex
by Gloria G. BrameHow do you tell your partner that you'd like to be spanked? Where can you find a good dominatrix? If your husband like to wear your panties, does that mean he's gay? What really goes on at SM clubs? After you tie someone up, what exactly are you supposed to do? Is there such a thing as normal sex? If you've ever wondered about the ins and outs of bondage, spanking, or cross-dressing, look no further. Come Hither is a frank, friendly guide on how to turn your secret fantasies into satisfying expressions of love and desire. The official resource guide for SM/fetish sex at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, Come Hither proves that a little kink can be a lot of fun.
Coming Home to Wed
by Renee RoszelLife is good-if somewhat lonely-now that Marc Merit has returned to his family's island home. There's no eligible woman in sight until Mimi Bapiste literally crashes into him. A dependable doctor, set in his ways, he finds spirited Mimi bothersome...but oh, so beguiling! As aggravating as her temporary boss is, Mimi can't deny his devastating good looks. What Marc needs is to loosen up and enjoy life. But valuing her freedom as she does, can Mimi afford to be the one to show him how? The Merit Brothers-it takes three special women to win their stubbon hearts
Consequences
by Margot DaltonWelcome to Crystal Creek, Texas: If this is your first visit to the friendly ranching town in the Texas hill country, get ready to meet some unforgettable people. If you've been here before, you'll recognize old friends... and make some new ones. The principal's pregnant... Lucia Osborne knows that her condition -- she's about to become a single mother -- will have the townsfolk of Crystal Creek gossiping. And some members of the school board will use her "mistake" to have her fired. Lucia is also aware that hiring cowboy Jim Whitley to teach the difficult seventh graders is going to get her into MORE trouble. But when she sees how the kids respond to Jim, Lucia knows he's the right man for the job. Could he also be the right man for her... and her child?
Conspiracy of Hearts
by Helen DicksonTaming SerenaSerena Carberry first met Lord Christopher Brodie when he saved her from assault by the wretched Sir Thomas Blackwell-who vowed revenge on them both. Horrified to learn that Kit is to stay with her father at Carberry Hall, Serena is unable to forget that the dashingly handsome young man has witnessed her unwitting indiscretion. But when her father is implicated in a Catholic plot against the king, it is Kit who comes to Serena's rescue. Loving him could only be a mistake, when the turmoil surrounding them is bound to tear them apart. Should she dare to risk her heart?
Contract Bridegroom
by Sandra FieldCelia was paying Jethro to be her husband—so she was disconcerted to discover Jethro was actually a multimillionaire. Why had he agreed to marry—if he didn't need the money...? All Celia had wanted to do was grant her dying father's wish to see her happily married. Now she must spend day and night pretending to be madly in love with her gorgeous new groom. And, although she'd stipulated "no sex" in the contract, it was exactly that clause she was finding impossible to keep...
Contractually His
by Myrna MackenzieTHE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT:<P> Clause I: At all times and in all places, Rebecca Linden and Logan Brewster must remember that they are together for business ...and business only.<P> Clause II: Even though Ms. Linden is living in Mr. Brewster's hotel for the duration of this transaction, neither one shall dwell on the accessibility of any of the rooms--especially the exclusively-made-for-two honeymoon suite.<P> Clause III: If at any point either party falls in love with the other party, then this contract shall be null and void. Once the heart is involved, anything can happen....<P> THE WEDDING AUCTION: The highest bidder wins...LOVE!
A Convenient Proposal (Marry Me? #2)
by Helen BrooksCandy was wary when Quinn Ellington suggested it would be mutually beneficial for them to marry. She knew her uncle had asked Quinn to look after her while she recovered from an accident. But wasn’t marriage taking it a bit far?Quinn claimed he needed a wife, but he didn’t strike Candy as a man who needed anyone! Many women had tried to get him to the alter…so what really lay behind his proposal?
Corporate Cowboy
by Pamela BauerWhat Austin Bennett needed was a good swift kick!The arrogant CEO had been driving feisty filly Kacy Judd crazy with his excessive demands, blatant disregard of procedures and toe-curling kisses. Someone needed to bring the corporate executive down a peg-and Kacy was just the gal for the job!So, when a minor accident landed Austin back at her ranch-with no memory of his former ill-tempered inclinations-Kacy knew her chance for revenge had arrived. But the passion that had once flared between them was suddenly so much more dangerous. For Kacy hadn't counted on courting an Austin who was a cowboy and a gentleman....
Cosmonaut Keep: Engines of Light: Book One (Engines of Light #1)
by Ken MacLeod'"Cosmonaut Keep" is a portal to a deeply imagined future history that parlays X-Files paranoia about Area 51 and alien Greys into a vast interstellar community watched over by microcosmic gods.' - Paul McAuley, INTERZONE'Science fiction's freshest new writer' - SalonAfter the Ural Caspian Oil War, nobody really trusted the EU government. So why should their extraordinary announcement of first contact with alien intelligence be believed? Matt Cairns thinks he can discover the truth. It is out there, but much, much further away than he could have imagined. Thousands of light-years from Earth, a human colony is struggling for survival. The world on which they have settled, however, has already been inhabited by humans - and other intelligent species from Earth - for millennia. In that ancient division of labour, humans do have a place. But where is it? Twenty-first-century political intrigue becomes space opera on an epic scale in Ken MacLeod's first book in a dazzling new series. His most ambitious novel to date, it will take one of Britain's most exciting new science fiction authors to even greater heights of success and critical acclaim.Books by Ken MacLeod:Fall RevolutionThe Star FractionThe Stone CanalThe Cassini DivisionThe Sky RoadEngines of LightCosmonaut KeepDark LightEngine CityCorporation Wars TrilogyDissidenceInsurgenceEmergenceNovelsThe Human FrontNewton's WakeLearning the WorldThe Execution ChannelThe Restoration GameIntrusionDescent
The Countess
by Claire DelacroixBe Mine for a year and a day and I will possess your heart forevermore! Driven from her late husband's estate, Countess Eglantine de Crevy fled to wildest Scotland to claim a castle, only to find a ruin--and a clan chieftain standing guard. Kinbeath was hers, she declared, vowing to rebuild the manor and launch a bride quest so her daughters could marry for love. But Duncan MacLaren had devised a bride quest of his own, swearing to win the land--and the fiery countess--in a war of sweet seduction. . . . Eglantine declared she would never be captured by this barbarian. Yet Duncan awakened passions she had never known before. She promised to fight him with every weapon at her command even as he vowed to woo her for a year and a day--and make her his pagan bride. Each thought Kinbeath the prize they most desired, a prize to be won at any price. Until passion turned to love, and the chieftain found himself fighting for the heart and hand of the woman he was born to possess.
The Countess Misbehaves
by Nan RyanShe was a proper lady As the mighty ocean liner sank to its watery grave, two strangers bold savored their final moments by making passionate love. Matching the raging hurricane outside with her own white-hot abandon, Countess Madeleine Cavendish willingly surrendered herself to the devilishly handsome Creole rogue-never dreaming of a fate worse than death. Never dreaming she'd survive. Except in his arms Now, amidst the glitter of New Orleans society, reunited with her oh-so-proper fiancé, Madeleine tried to forget the lover who awoke her to temptation. But trying to forget a man like Armand de Chevalier is impossible. Especially since he, too, survived and is seizing every opportunity to remind her of their shared desire. But as a treacherous web of deceit closes around her, Madeleine must turn to the one man she swore never to acknowledge again, daring to surrender to a passion that could shatter her world-or bring her its sweetest bliss...
The Couple's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Lovers
by William Martin Gayle Prather Illustrations Hank Tusinski Foreword by Hugh PratherFollowing the successful debut of the Parent's Tao Te Ching--which Hugh Prather praised as "pure gold"--William Martin now reinterprets the Tao for couples. "The love relationship between two people can be the most rewarding and enlightening adventure possible," Martin writes, and he imparts the Tao's spirited, sage advice for everyone on that adventure. "Not since The Tao of Pooh has Taoist wisdom transmogrified into something so practical, gentle, and good. "--from the foreword by Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Courting Dr. Cade
by Josie MetcalfeKatherine's grandmother will lose her home unless the terms of her will are met -- that Katherine be married! So she proposes to her best friend, Damon who surprisingly agrees. But a simple marriage of convenience turns into something far more complicated!
Courting Susannah
by Linda Lael MillerWhen Susannah McKittrick leaves Nantucket for the boomtown of Seattle, she is hardly looking to strike it rich; she is headed west to care for a newborn left motherless after Susannah's cousin died. Although the rigorous trip depletes all of her savings, Susannah is certain she is doing the right thing. She is less sure when she meets the infant's father, wealthy businessman Aubrey Fairgrieve -- who seems embittered toward love and marriage, and indifferent toward the precious baby Susannah is so eager to care for.Gradually, Susannah discovers that Aubrey's marriage to her cousin was far from perfect -- and she comes to see the brusque but handsome man in a new light. But when Aubrey makes her a most practical offer, it is a far cry from the heartfelt proposal Susannah desires. If he truly wants to win her hand, he will have to learn to trust once more -- and sweep her away with the bold passion of a man in love.