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The Australian's Society Bride
by Margaret WayParties at the luxurious Blanchard estate draw the cream of society. Dressed to impress, glamorous women swathed in diamonds and designer outfits make a beeline for Boyd Blanchard, heir to the family business-and the most eligible bachelor in Australia. Leona has known Boyd since she was a child, and he still has the power to turn her emotions inside out. But he is so out of her league that she carefully hides behind a wall of cool indifference. Until the kiss that sets the tongues of society wagging and gives Boyd the means he's been waiting for to make the stubborn, sensual redhead his....
Autistics' Guide to Dating: A Book by Autistics, for Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are in Love with Them
by Jody John Ramey Emilia Murry RameyFor people on the autism spectrum dating is so often an elusive art form, requiring the very skills--in communication, and in social perception--that don't come naturally to them. This book presents strategies for overcoming social skills deficits and sensory issues, to make for relationship success. Emilia Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey, both on the spectrum, reflect on their dating experiences and provide recommendations for relationships in both the short- and long-term. Their advice includes how to choose venues for meeting people that are free from discomfiting features; coping with typical experiences in the light of sensory issues such as close proximity with a partner, eye-contact, and physical intimacy; and moving on to extended, committed relationships, co-habiting and continuing to date after marriage. Thorough, accessible, and very encouraging, this book is a must-read for Autistic people, those who love them, and those who are in love with them.
Ava's Obsession
by Michelle MarquisAva Snow is a quiet, obedient woman who leads a simple life working in her father's dress shop. Her biggest dream is to save enough money to move out on her own. But there is one thing poor Ava has overlooked in all her careful planning, and that is her lustful, hungry heart. For Ava is about to discover a passionate, wanton side to her nature that she never knew she had. Ming Han is a skilled Asian warlord and leader of the mercenary army the villagers call The Orientals. Ming is famous for two main talents, his expertise as a swordsman and his ferocious appetite in the bedroom. But Ming is about to find a woman whose passion is as unquenchable as his own. And keeping this young widow satisfied is going to take all his carnal talents. Happily, he's in for one hell of a time.
Avenging Angel
by Alice SharpeUndercover agent Pete Waters was all business until a beautiful distraction became an elusive gunman's target. Now, on top of conducting his own mission, Pete was constantly keeping Elle Medina out of harm's way. Though the businesswoman claimed she was innocent of any wrongdoing, the threats to her life--and the tugging at Pete's protective instincts--seemed to be increasing. Pete knew Elle was hiding something, but interrogating her would blow his own cover. So he kept his identity secret and vowed to make her safety his number one priority. Even if he had to watch her back all night long. . .
Awaken My Heart
by Diann Mills1803, the colony of Texas Marianne Phillips, the daughter of a wealthy rancher, has never agreed with her father's harsh treatment of the poor mestizos who first inhabited the colony of Texas. When rebels kidnap Marianne, in hopes her father will trade back their land for her freedom, she realizes her loyalty lies with her abductors, not her father, who plans to marry her off to the don of a nearby estate. Armando Garcia is the locals' reluctant leader, but his people revere and depend on him. Knowing that without his leadership they'd be forced from their land, Armando accepts his role, but does not approve of the latest attempt to manipulate their enemy. When he learns that Marianne actually speaks his language, of her loyalty to his people, and of the faith that keeps her strong, Armando is faced with a difficult decision. Will his newfound love keep him from letting her go? Or will he set her free and risk losing their land forever?
Baby Be Mine
by Eve GaddyWhen hardworking cop Maggie Barnes finds an abandoned baby next to her cruiser, she's determined to keep her. There's only one thing standing between the irresistible infant and her prospective mother. A husband. Good thing Maggie has a plan: Tucker Jones. The freedom-loving bachelor isn't looking for a wife--let alone a child. Still, Maggie convinces him that this instant family is temporary. As soon as she knows the baby is hers, she and Tucker will go their separate ways. The problem with her plan? The intense attraction between them that says this union is anything but temporary. . . .
Baby Benefits
by Emily MckayCongratulations. . . Daddy!Those were the last words CEO Derek Messina expected to hear. Sure enough, the little bundle of joy abandoned on his doorstep weeks ago was, in fact, his daughter. But discovering he was a father didn't rock him nearly as much as the news that his longtime assistant Raina was quitting. On the verge of merging his diamond franchise, he couldn't lose the one woman who'd managed his life for all those years. Now Derek had to use all of his negotiating tactics. . . including seduction. . . to keep his loyal assistant around!
Baby Bequest
by Robyn GradyAll Gage Cameron had thought about, as he clawed his way to wealth and power, was the woman he'd loved and lost so many years before. Now Jenna Darley was home at last--and he finally had the means to make amends for the past. She was desperate to adopt her orphaned niece, but she couldn't unless she had a home, a husband. He offered her marriage--in name only--planning to stay only until the baby was safely in Jenna's arms. But a woman's passion, and a baby's love, gave the tycoon far more than he'd bargained for. . . .
Baby Business
by Katherine GarberaBillionaire Donovan Tolley had it all--money, smarts and sex appeal. But none of that would get him what he craved--Cassidy Franzone, back in his bed. Now. He had to marry to keep his family's company, and Cassidy was the woman he wanted. But when he found his runaway lover, she was almost nine months pregnant! The baby had to be his. But convincing Cassidy to marry him without love on the table was one negotiation this cunning billionaire might not win. . . .
Baby by Contract (Spotlight on Sentinel Pass #1)
by Debra SalonenLibby McGannon wants a baby. That's why she's offering a share in her family gold mine to the right sperm donor. She gets more than she bargained for, however, when gorgeous Hollywood actor Cooper Lindstrom blows into town. The no-nonsense postmaster of Sentinel Pass wants only one thing from Cooper, and she's got a mother lode of rules to go with it. Too bad Cooper's never played by the rules. . . especially when it comes to love. Now he wants a stake in his child's future--a future that includes Libby. But when his true reason for being in town is revealed, Cooper's got some explaining to do. Can he make Libby trust him again. . . make her see that it's never too late to be the person you were meant to be?
Baby, I'm Yours
by Carrie WeaverWidowed and pregnant, Becca has to believe this baby was her beloved husband Gabe's last gift to her. No way could the child belong to Rick Jensen, her husband's best friend--and the man with whom she shared one night. But she has her doubts. So does Rick. He's not ready to give up on the prospect of being a father--or of becoming more than just a friend to Becca. He may never be able to replace what she had with Gabe, but maybe he can do the right thing and raise Gabe's child as his own. Then another question starts to haunt him. Could he raise his child as Gabe's?
Baby, I'm Yours
by Karen TempletonKevin Vaccaro just found out he was a father. . . of a five-month-old! He'd put up a hell of a fight to overcome his troubled past. That was nothing compared to the battle he was about to wage for his child's future. Julianne McCabe had no intention of giving up her sister's child--the child she loved as her own--without a fight. Yet that was before Kevin started bonding with his daughter. Before he awoke feelings that made the grieving widow long to share more than late-night feedings. But was she ready to risk her heart again to be the wife Kevin needed? To become the family they both wanted?
A Baby in the Bunkhouse
by Cathy Gillen ThackerWhen Rafferty Evans goes out in the pouring November rain to help a lost tourist find his way off his land, the rancher doesn't expect to return with an expectant mom. Jacey Lambert isn't just pregnant--she's about to give birth. Five hungry cowboys looking for a home-cooked meal isn't what Jacey imagined when she set out for the Texas Hill Country. Neither is having her baby delivered by Rafferty, a handsome widower who offered her shelter from the storm. With an alluring cook in the kitchen and an irresistible infant in the bunkhouse, it's beginning to feel more like Christmas at the ranch. But mother and daughter have to move on eventually, and when--if--they do, Rafferty knows his fragile heart will break all over again. Unless Rafferty can convince Jacey there's only one thing her new family is lacking--him!
Baby in Waiting
by Jacqueline DiamondWhen Brooke Bernard learns she's pregnant, she knows exactly what's missing from her soon-to-be family. A daddy. That certainly isn't Oliver Armstrong, Brooke's new roommate. Oliver may be gorgeous and caring, but the ambitious developer definitely isn't father material. When Oliver agreed to let Brooke temporarily move into his condo, he should have known the free-spirited beauty would promptly turn his life upside down. Now she wants him to help her find a suitable husband! But weeding out all the Mr. Wrongs is just making Oliver realize that Brooke's ideal mate is closer than she realizes--right under the same roof!
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedFor herein Fortune shows herself to be more kind Than is her custom.That's Shakespeare. In case you're wondering.If you were Delilah "Baby" Sampson, you'd already know that. Delilah got hooked on the Bard back in college. Then she briefly got hooked on Singapore Sling cocktails. And then she got tossed out of school. Yes, when Delilah discovers something she likes, she really sticks with it.These days, her addictions include sudoku, lime diet cola and now...Jimmy Choos. Oh, Baby's gotta have those shoes! But on her window-washer salary, $700 for one pair is a stretch. Which leads us to her latest obsession...gambling.With an impromptu posse, including an elderly movie star, two Brazilian lesbians and Hillary Clinton (no, not that one!), Delilah hits the casinos and discovers that she's a natural-born high-roller. Every win puts her closer to those beloved Choos. And as the "21s" keep dropping, so do the men...right at her feet. But for a girl who never knows when to fold 'em, gambling and casino guys are not healthy habits. She could end up losing her shirt, her head...and a whole lot more.
Baby on the Billionaire's Doorstep
by Emily MckayJet-setting bachelor Dex Messina thought he knew everything about women. . . until he met the tiny infant girl abandoned on his doorstep. One thing Dex was sure of: the gorgeous redhead who stormed back into his life, insisting she'd made a mistake, was hiding something. And uncovering her secret would be his pleasure. To gain custody of her beloved niece, Lucy Alwin would do anything--even pose as the woman with whom Dex had shared one intimate night. But if boldly lying to the powerful billionaire was difficult, resisting their burning desire could prove impossible.
Baby on the Run
by Kate LittleBeing on the run with a six-month-old infant was hard, to be sure. But being stranded on Christmas Eve in the middle of a snowstorm made Carey Mooreland wonder if she'd finally reached the end of the road. Especially when she was rescued. . . by handsome police officer Ben Martin. Ben expected the skittish single mother was hiding something. Still, everyone had secrets--including him. What he didn't expect was the fierce protectiveness Carey awoke in him. Or the passion that took them both by surprise. But what would happen when she was ready to move on? Could he convince Carey that the safest place of all was here with him?
The Baby Plan
by Kate LittleExpecting the unexpectedReal estate entrepreneur Julia Martinelli planned her entire life--and was proud of it. She was the polar opposite of her four-times-married mother, who was about to be swept down the aisle by her newest soul mate. Her fiancé seemed to have honorable intentions, but Julia couldn't help but worry. And then there was his sonA soon as Julia laid eyes on Sam Baxter, the attraction was electric. And the successful chef knew his way around Julia's heart as well as he did her kitchen. But when by-the-book Julia became unexpectedly pregnant with Sam's child, would it be a recipe for disaster. . . or for true love?
Bachelor Boss
by Christie RidgwayUSA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway brings you a fan--favorite tale of forbidden love... schoolgirl crush...or a forever love? Lucy Sutton has a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she becomes the successful security director's temporary employee, she thinks the arrangement is perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship will help her overcome her longtime unrequited crush. But nothing is business as usual for Carlo For Lucy is no longer a pesky teenager...she is a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happens to work for him. She is smart, sweet--and undeniably sexy. And yes, he knows that he's playing with fire. But the closer he gets to Lucy, the more he's finding it impossible to resist the flame...
Bachelor Boss
by Christie RidgwaySchoolgirl crush. . . or forever love? Lucy Sutton had a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she became the successful security director's temporary employee, she thought the arrangement was perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship would help her overcome her longtime unrequited crush. But nothing was business as usual for Carlo For Lucy was no longer a pesky teenager. . . she was still a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happened to work for him. She was smart, sweet--and undeniably sexy! And yes--he knew that he was playing with fire--but the closer he got to Lucy, the more he was finding it impossible to resist the flame. . .
Bachelor Degree
by Judith Marks-White"Underneath it all-designer clothes and moxie aside-my mother was more than any daughter should ever have to handle. " - from Bachelor Degree. Strolling the city sidewalks of Manhattan's posh Upper East Side are a bevy of well-dressed, attractive, and notably eligible single men, but can Samantha Krasner snag one before the competition does? Finding Mr. Right would certainly help keep her mother at bay. After all, the only thing separating their two apartments is Central Park. Not big enough. A successful gallery diva who must answer to a boss from hell, thirty-eight-year-old Samantha nonetheless finally feels as if she's leading her own life. But the ever-hovering, smothering Madeleine Krasner-Wolfe, a twice-divorced and filthy rich force of nature, always seems to have advice for her daughter about everything from fashion and beauty regimens to men. When Samantha signs up the new rising star of the art world, Blake Hamilton, Madeleine immediately sees him as a prospective son-in-law. Hoping to help her daughter land a husband before it's too late, Madeleine launches a flirt campaign that both infuriates and enthralls Samantha- compelling her to finally take action. From the toniest penthouses of Park Avenue to the trendiest SoHo lofts, Samantha is on a mission-if only her mother would get out of the way. Praise for Judith Marks-White's Seducing Harry: "Judith Marks-White writes with lashings of humor and a healthy dose of cynicism laced with sweetness. " -Jane Green, author of Second Chance "The literary equivalent of a bon bon . . . the perfect book to wedge between all those weighty Booker Prize-winning reads piled up by the bedside. " -Elle. com "[Marks-White] has a sharp eye for absurdity and excess. " -The Boston Globe
Bachelors of Bear Creek Bundle
by Lori WildeWhen four irresistibly sexy, marriage-minded bachelors advertise for wives, they get a lot more than they bargained for. . . as a shy wallflower is transformed by a "magic" totem into a femme fatale, a prim heiress with amnesia believes she's an exotic dancer, a jaded sex columnist finds out what she's been missing, and a gorgeous masked mystery woman turns out to be one bachelor's nemesis-next-door. Romance has come to town and Bear Creek, Alaska will never be quite the same! Join the sexy fun with this deliciously captivating series byNew York Timesbestselling author Lori Wilde. Bundle includesSexy, Single and Searching; Eager, Eligible and Alaskan; A Touch of Silk;andA Thrill to Remember.
The Bachelor's Stand-In Wife
by Susan CrosbyTycoon David Falcon needed a wife. Not someone to actually marry but a superefficient, multitasking woman who'd keep his household humming along smoothly. Single mother Valerie Sinclair seemed the ideal candidate. Until an evening out led to an unexpected kiss. Organizing the businessman's hectic life was one thing. Wanting to share his life wasn't part of the deal. But once Valerie got a taste of being David's girlfriend--even just for one night--how could she go back to being his stand-in spouse?
Back to Life
by Kristin BillerbeckLindsay took to marriage like a starlet to stilettos, but her husband had a deeper love for his business. Left alone after his death, Lindsay must find out who she is when there isn't a party to plan or another person's life to be organized. Can she find her way Back to Life? Lindsay realized when she married Ron, a man seventeen years her senior, that the odds were he'd see heaven before her, but she never expected to be a widow at thirty-five. She knows there's too much of life remaining for her to just sit around in mourning, but she can't seem to kick-start the rest of her life. Then unexpected help arrives...when Ron's first wife, Jane, shows up at Lindsay's front door. The executor of their late husband's estate, Jane is everything Lindsay's not: strong, stubborn, independent...and a lot older. There are other surprises as well, including Ron Jr. (whom Jane insists is not "really" Ron's son). But against all odds, a most unlikely friendship begins to develop-as each woman discovers how to own up to her past mistakes and to reevaluate what is really important. Told in the alternating voices of Jane and Lindsay, and featuring the return of many of the unforgettable characters introduced in The Trophy Wives Club, Back to Life is a lighthearted, relatable read about where to turn when life goes in a direction you never planned.