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Ruthless People (Ruthless People #1)
by J. J. McAvoyRuthless People #1…the book that started it all…… To the outside world, they look like American royalty, giving to charities, feeding the homeless, and rebuilding the city. But behind closed doors is a constant battle for dominance between two bosses, cultures, and hearts. Ruthless People is a romantic crime fiction set in modern day Chicago and follows the life and marriage of Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan - rivals by blood and leaders through fear. Theirs is an arranged marriage with the goal of ending years of bloodshed between the Irish and the Italians. Liam assumes he's getting a simple-minded wife, one he can control, one who bends to his every need...he’ll soon find out that his wife to be does not fit that mold. Melody knows exactly what type of man Liam is and would rather die than give up the power she has spent her life earning. The mafia of the past has evolved, and with rival bosses gunning for their family, Melody and Liam will have to learn to work as one to take down those who stand in their way. Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) "Is it possible to have too much power?" CORALINE + DECLAN (prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you."
Sugar Baby Beautiful
by J. J. McavoyFrom the author of the bestselling Ruthless People series, a contemporary story about the transcendent power of love...When twenty-four-year-old Felicity Harper is dragged to a sugar party, an event where wealthy men and women seek "companionship," she never expects this one simple decision to drastically change her whole life.Her past is nothing but broken dreams and heartache. Her present is detached and dull. And her future? Well, before meeting Theodore Darcy, the famed film director, writer, producer and CEO of Darcy Entertainment, she would have expected more of the same. Love is just a fantasy and she wants no part of it--even if she can't deny the magnetic attraction between the two of them.So their arrangement is simple: sex with no strings attracted.But as their intimacy becomes more powerful, so do Felicity's demons. Can Theo really shoulder her past and his own? And could Felicity even let him?
That Thing Between Eli and Gwen
by J. J. Mcavoy**A multicultural new adult romance from bestselling author, J.J. McAvoy** Eli Davenport thinks he's found the perfect woman to be his wife. She's a doctor, like he is. She's brilliant, like he is. And she's wealthy, like he is. Guinevere 'Gwen' Poe thinks her fiancé is the perfect man. He's handsome, successful and he was her first... But when Eli's bride runs off with Gwen's fiancée on his wedding day, they are left to pick up the broken pieces of each other...
The Untouchables: One Secret, Multiple Casualties (Ruthless People #2)
by J. J. McavoyEverything Melody Callahan has ever been told about her past is a lie. Her father lied. Her husband lied. But like all secrets…they come out. Not only is her mother, Aviela, alive but she won’t stop until she tears down everything Liam and Melody have spent the past year building. With a new target on their back and the media now focused on their family as the Presidential election approaches, Liam and Melody must fight on two battlefronts. Melody is torn between being in love with Liam and wanting to kill him for lying to her. Being in love and showing love are two different things in her world. Liam wants to do anything to protect his family, even if that means hurting the people he loves. Family is everything… but what happens when they’re out for your blood? Everything they have been through is nothingcompared to what is coming... Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: RUTHLESS PEOPLE (#1) "One Marriage + Two Bosses = 3X the Chaos." THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) "Is it possible to have too much power?" CORALINE + DECLAN (prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you."And look for the Ruthless People spinoff, Children of Vice--“From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.” Out 5.17.17
Vicious Minds: Part 1 (Children of Vice #4)
by J. J. McAvoyPart one of the epic two-part conclusion to the Ruthless People and Children of Vice series…In the end…we all lose. How well do you think you know the Callahans?Yes, I’m asking you. Because I know you’ve been watching. The chaos, the violence, the love, and the madness—who could look away? Not me, for sure.My grandmother always told me…where you look is where you go.So I ask again, how well do you think you know the Callahans? Do you really think you understand Melody, Liam, or even Ethan?I have to wonder—will your mind be able to handle it?We haven’t met yet, but ready or not, here I come. The true queen of Chicago.For now, you may call me Calliope.Catch up on the Children of Vice Series:CHILDREN OF VICE, Book 1: “From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.”CHILDREN OF AMBITION, Book 2: "Show me a strong woman and I’ll show you the scars on her soul that made her so.”CHILDREN OF REDEMPTION, Book 3: “I do not come in peace.”
Vicious Minds: Part 2 (Children of Vice #5)
by J. J. McAvoyPart two of the epic three-part conclusion to the Ruthless People and Children of Vice series…Do you understand why I asked you last time, how well do you think you knew the Callahans?Because I knew you don’t know them. Not in the way I knew them.But don’t worry. I’ll reintroduce you to them.The real them.I will show you what they are all really, truly, capable of, because I am no longer in the shadows.I am here.In my kingdom, at last.And I do not give a damn about your opinions of me, or the one who came before me.We are doing things my way now.So bow…or be broken.Sincerely,Mrs. Callahan
Vicious Minds: Part 3 (Children of Vice #6)
by J. J. McAvoyCalliopeI know you hate me.I’ve ruined the family, you say?I’ve led Ethan astray?You say that it’s all my fault.Haven’t you learned by now that the weak are eaten by the strong?Only the most ruthless, the most vicious, can stand at the top.Whatever comes…just know, they deserved it.I told you to bow, didn’t I?It is my time now.With love,Mrs. CallahanMelodyHate You? Little girl, you are not worthy of my hate.Ruined my family? Don’t make me laugh.Hundreds have tried before you and failed.Hundreds will try after you and fail again,Because no matter what, we are strong.You preach about being ruthless or vicious—I am those words personified.The only bowing will be from you to me.Prepare yourself, Mrs. Callahan.The real Mrs. Callahan is coming.
Aphrodite and the Duke: The perfect Regency romance that will steal your heart (Aphrodite and the Duke)
by J.J. McAvoy'Full of lush gowns, longing looks and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. JJ McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance' SARAH MACLEAN, New York Times bestselling author of A DUKE WORTH FALLING FORAphrodite wishes to escape the marriage mart but will a second chance with the elusive Duke of Everely change her mind?Aphrodite Du Bell is a diamond of the first water and a favourite of the queen. But her renowned loveliness didn't stop the love of her life, Evander Eagleman, from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.Aphrodite has been in self-imposed exile ever since. However, when her formidable mother summons her back to London Aphrodite has no choice but to acquiesce.Upon her return, Aphrodite learns that the newly widowed Evander is in town and, despite her best efforts, the grand society events of the season repeatedly push them together. With each encounter, Aphrodite's traitorous feelings make it perfectly clear that the Duke still holds court over her heart.Can the couple make strides to mend past hurts, or will the true reason Evander pushed Aphrodite aside threaten their coveted future and even their lives . . . ?'Fantastically pacy with a lovely heroine and a great Austenian villain. Perfect for all Bridgerton fans' PHOEBE WYNNE, author of THE RUINS
Aphrodite and the Duke (Aphrodite and the Duke)
by J.J. McAvoyAphrodite wishes to escape the marriage mart but will a second chance with the elusive Duke of Everely change her mind?Aphrodite Du Bell is a diamond of the first water and a favourite of the queen. But her renowned loveliness didn't stop the love of her life, Evander Eagleman, from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.Aphrodite has been in self-imposed exile ever since. However, when her formidable mother summons her back to London Aphrodite has no choice but to acquiesce.Upon her return, Aphrodite learns that the newly widowed Evander is in town and, despite her best efforts, the grand society events of the season repeatedly push them together. With each encounter, Aphrodite's traitorous feelings make it perfectly clear that the Duke still holds court over her heart.Can the couple make strides to mend past hurts, or will the true reason Evander pushed Aphrodite aside threaten their coveted future and even their lives . . . ?'Full of lush gowns, longing looks and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance' SARAH MACLEAN, New York Times bestselling author of A DUKE WORTH FALLING FOR'Fantastically pacy with a lovely heroine and a great Austenian villain. Perfect for all Bridgerton fans' PHOEBE WYNNE, author of THE RUINS(P) 2022 Penguin Audio
Aphrodite and the Duke: A Novel (The DuBells #1)
by J.J. McAvoy&“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.&”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean Second chances are even sweeter. . . .Aphrodite Du Bell has always resented her name. While the members of the ton, and even the queen herself, praise her warm brown skin, perfect curls, and exquisite features, Aphrodite can&’t help but think that living up to the literal goddess of beauty is asking a bit much. Her renowned loveliness certainly didn&’t stop the love of her life from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.When Aphrodite&’s formidable mother summons her back to London to aid in her sister&’s debut, she has no choice but to acquiesce. But Aphrodite is determined to ignore one man in particular: Evander Eagleman, the Duke of Everely, the man who devastated her all those years ago. Yet why does her guileless heart still flutter at the sight of him?Evander Eagleman lost his chance for true love, but now that he is an unattached widower, he is determined to win back Aphrodite&’s trust—and her hand in marriage. But just as the couple make strides to mend old wounds, Evander&’s true reason for rejecting Aphrodite threatens their coveted future . . . and even their lives.
Hathor and the Prince
by J.J. McAvoy'Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.' New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, on Aphrodite and the DukeHathor Du Bell has always fought to break free from the shadow left by her revered older sister, Aphrodite. It has been two years since Hathor's debut, and while Aphrodite is a duchess, Hathor has been left with the most boring, incomparable suitors of the ton. With the London season coming to a close, Hathor's anxieties reach a peak. Will she be the only Du Bell unable to find her perfect match?Then Hathor's wildest dream comes true when the Queen announces she'll be presenting Prince Wilhelm Augustus Karl Von Edward of Malrovia during the week-long society event at the Du Bells' Belclere Castle. But the dream quickly crumbles when Hathor is face to face with the prince, and he is nothing like she imagined.A flirtatious rivalry sparks a genuine romance, meanwhile Hathor fights to make a name of her own, despite society's expectations of her. Amidst the grand balls and growing feelings, the final events of the season promise to be the most romantic and shocking of them all.
Hathor and the Prince: A Novel (The DuBells #3)
by J.J. McAvoy&“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.&”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, on Aphrodite and the DukeHathor Du Bell is on her own path to find love in the third installment of J. J. McAvoy's Regency romance series, following Aphrodite and the Duke and Verity and the Forbidden Suitor. Hathor Du Bell has always fought to break free from the shadow left by her revered older sister, Aphrodite. It has been two years since Hathor&’s debut, and while Aphrodite has married a duke and become a duchess, Hathor has been left with the ton&’s most mediocre suitors. With the London season coming to a close, Hathor&’s anxieties reach a peak. Will she be the only Du Bell unable to find her perfect match?Then Hathor&’s wildest dream comes true when the queen announces she&’ll be presenting her nephew, Prince Wilhelm Augustus Karl Von Edward of Malrovia, during the weeklong society event at the Du Bells&’ Belclere Castle. But the dream quickly crumbles when Hathor comes face-to-face with the prince, and he is nothing like she imagined. As a flirtatious rivalry sparks a genuine romance, Hathor fights to make a name of her own despite society&’s expectations of her. Amidst the grand balls and growing feelings, the final events of the season promise to be the most romantic and shocking of them all.
Verity and the Forbidden Suitor: The perfect Regency romance to fill that Bridgerton-shaped hole (Aphrodite and the Duke)
by J.J. McAvoy'Bridgerton lovers have found their next read' New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, on Aphrodite and the DukeAn heiress and an outcast - a match made for scandal . . .With her brother, the Duke of Everely, recently married to the beautiful Aphrodite Du Bell, Verity Eagleman feels more alone than ever. So when she's invited to stay in the Du Bells' clamorous, boisterous home, she leaps at the chance.As the estranged bastard son of a Marquess, Theodore Darrington is forbidden to pursue anyone of the noble set, and no amount of social capital will change that. But fortunately for him, Verity has never cared much for the rules of society. . .A scandalous romance blossoms as they give in to their all-consuming passion for one another. But when the concerns of her friends and family are voiced, will Verity throw caution to the wind and pursue her forbidden suitor . . .?
Verity and the Forbidden Suitor: A Novel (The DuBells #2)
by J.J. McAvoy&“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.&”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, on Aphrodite and the DukeAn heiress and an outcast—a match made for scandal . . .With her brother, the Duke of Everely, married off to the beautiful and charming Aphrodite Du Bell, Verity Eagleman feels more alone than ever within the cold halls of the family estate. So when she&’s invited to stay in the Du Bells&’ clamorous, boisterous home, she leaps at the chance.When Verity crosses paths with Theodore Darrington, the doctor who saved her brother&’s life, she can&’t help but notice how her heart flutters anytime he is near. But as the estranged bastard son of the Marquess of Whitmear, Theodore is forbidden to pursue anyone of the noble set. Despite being popular among the ton for both his heroic efforts and handsome charm, Theodore knows that no amount of social capital will allow him to be with the woman he secretly loves. Luckily for him, Verity has never cared much for the rules of society.A forbidden romance blossoms as Verity and Theodore give in to their all-consuming passion, with any thought of scandal flung to the side. But when the concerns of their friends and family begin to loom over their love, will they truly be able to break the rules?
Chance the Winds of Fortune
by Laurie McbainThe beloved New York Times bestselling Dominick TrilogyRhea blinked in disbelief. "What an insufferable man you are. And whether you are, as you would have me believe, a marquis, or whether you are a tinker, I would still find you the rudest, most vulgar individual I have ever had the misfortune to encounter.""Well done, my dear. I am impressed by this splendid show of ladylike disdain, feigned though it be, but well done nonetheless. But the light of truth has revealed you in my cabin. Now, how do you explain yourself out of that?"Lady Rhea Claire, kidnapped and shipped to the Colonies as an indentured servant, manages with wits and courage to escape...straight into the arms of a ruthless English pirate.For all his worldly ways, Dante Leighton, Marquis of Jacqobi and captain of the Sea Dragon, never expected to discover his redemption and his greatest treasure within the amethyst eyes of a beautiful English refugee.Praise for Laurie McBain: "Ms. McBain's flare for the romantic intermingled with suspense will keep the reader riveted to the story until the last page."-Affaire de Coeur"Vivid sense of description, colorful characters...I found myself happily lost in the magnificence of the storytelling."-Los Angeles Herald ExaminerDominick Trilogy: Moonstruck Madness Chance the Winds of FortuneDark Before the Rising Storm
Dark Before the Rising Sun
by Laurie McbainLaurie McBain's classic bestselling Dominick saga"Now you can see how easily an ill-spoken word can cast doubt on or even destroy the feelings we thought inviolate," Dante warned her. "Never let anyone turn you against me, Rhea. Promise me that."Newly-wed, Lady Rhea Claire and Dante Leighton must return to England, where their reception is anything but warm. Now armed with wealth and power, Dante is a target for the murderous smugglers who despoiled his family home, while Rhea's father, the powerful Duke of Camareigh, vehemently rejects their marriage. The two lovers thought themselves invincible together. But in the riveting conclusion of McBain's epic trilogy, Dante's determination to reclaim his family seat and Rhea's desperation to win over her father threaten to cause an insurmountable rift that could break them apart forever. Praise for Laurie McBain: "Well-crafted and wonderfully romantic."-Romantic Times"Lush and evocative."-Publishers Weekly Dominick Trilogy: Moonstruck Madness Chance the Winds of FortuneDark Before the Rising Storm
Devil's Desire
by Laurie McbainThey called him the devil...<P><P> With his seductive golden eyes and sin-black hair, it's no wonder Lord Alex Trevegne has earned himself the sinister title-not to mention his reputation as one of the most notorious rakes in England.<P> And she's the only one who can conquer him...<P> When fate throws Alex and Elysia into a scandalous situation, Alex suddenly finds it surprisingly difficult to tear himself away from her.<P> As an unexpected passion blossoms between them, Elysia begins to wonder if after a lifetime of heartache she's finally found heaven in the arms of the devil.
Moonstruck Madness
by Laurie McbainAmid the turbulence of the eighteenth century, a beautiful and aristocratic young Scottish woman tries to quell her passion for the duke of Camareigh.
When the Splendor Falls
by Laurie McbainThe epic New York Times bestselling Civil War era romance by Laurie McBain. IN A WORLD BENT ON KEEPING THEM APART, CAN TWO LOST SOULS FIND LOVE? Virginia, 1860. For Leigh Alexandra Travers, life at her family's Virginia plantation is a paradise of summer picnics and sweet tea. The daughter of a wealthy Southern horse breeder, Leigh has no interest in the outside world. Until she meets Neil Braedon... Young and beautiful, Leigh catches the sharp eye of Neil Braedon, raised to manhood by Comanches, not by the Braedons of Royal Bay Manor. Their stolen kiss inflames a life-altering passion. As war storms across the divided land, Leigh's family fights to preserve their fading Southern heritage, even as Neil joins the Union army. Against all odds, in tumultuous times, can Leigh and Neil forge a new future in the untamed West?
Wild Bells to the Wild Sky
by Laurie McbainA glorious romp through Elizabethan England and the Caribbean from beloved bestseller Laurie McBainINTRIGUE, TREACHERY, HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE, AND FIERY PASSION. West Indies, 1571. Shipwrecked on an island for most of her young life, Lily Christian is rescued by the dashing sea captain, Valentine Whitelaw. On the voyage back to England, Lily falls hard for the sun-bronzed man, but her love is not returned. Back among the glittering halls of court, Valentine tries to forget the young beauty he plucked from the Caribbean. But when he discovers innocent Lily is caught up in a treacherous plot to murder the queen, he will do everything in his power to protect Lily and save his liege. Thrust together into perilous adventure, Valentine and Lily have only each other to trust...and to love.
Wild Bells to the Wild Sky
by Laurie McbainTO LOVE AND ADORE Lily Christian was just an enchantingly innocent child of paradise when she fell in love with the sun-bronzed captain who came to take her home to England. But shamed by the resplendent ladies of the court, she bitterly despaired of ever being loved in return. As the years passed, and fortune's cruelty forced her into a life of adventure, the girl once forgotten became a ravishing beauty who tormented Valentine Whitelaw's heart. And as the royal treachery that had destroyed her family now threatened her, he became her champion. Drawn together into perilous adventure and intrigue, they crossed the world, won glorious renown in the service of the Queen... and found their love's destiny past the ends of desire.
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McbratneyDuring a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more.
An Uncommon Whore: An Uncommon Whore 2 (Uncommon Whore #1)
by Belinda McBrideAn Uncommon Whore StoryPasha is a slave, whoring for travelers at the most treacherous bar on Warlan. The day Pasha spots the dangerous pirate in the bar, he knows he mustn’t let the stranger slip away, no matter what he must do to draw his attention. Captain Griffin Hawke spent the better part of a decade searching for his lost king, only to find Helios Dayspring crouched between his legs, swathed in the robes and shackles of a whore. Though he is appalled by the downfall of his king, Grif falls for the sensual creature who has taken his place. After a brutal invasion stripped his people of nearly everything, they desperately need Helios to lead them. But returning him to throne means smuggling him off the planet, disabling the chip that keeps him submissive and forgetful. They will face old enemies, traitors, and greedy opportunists who’d like to strip their new planet of its wealth. It might mean Grif losing his lover… and they’ve both lost too much already.
AKA: Marriage
by Jule McbrideA vow of vengeance... For years, undercover cowboy cop Shane Holiday had tracked Lillian Smith's every move, watched her every curve until he made her the offer she couldn't refuse- marriage. Shane's looks had nothing to do with it, Lillian said. She needed a husband to adopt the baby she craved. Now, with a baby in her arms and a cowboy in her heart, she hoped her secret past was behind her... It was only to be for a few weeks. ive together and pretend intimacy. But a "wife" and "son" tamed Shane, bringing the lone wolf from the Lone Star State to his knees. He'd married vowing vengeance- but would he become a husband and daddy for real?
The Baby Maker
by Jule McbrideHad His Mere Touch Made Her Conceive a Child? He was an enchanting stranger......a dark-eyed drifter so compelling, Bitsy Davis bared her soul, telling him she couldn't have children. Her mesmerizing prince comforted her without so much as a single kiss. But weeks later, Bitsy got shocking news: she was pregnant! Now he had to claim her son....For years the stranger haunted Bitsy's dreams-until she found him hiding in her hometown. Living under an assumed name, "Ambrose Carpenter" had secretly befriended Bitsy's son. And now Bitsy vowed to deny his astonishing claim-that her son was also his!