- Table View
- List View
Never Fall For Your Fiancée: A hilarious and sparkling fake-fiancé historical romantic comedy
by Virginia HeathA hilarious, sparkling historical romantic comedy, with an irresistible family at its heart, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton and Martha Waters.'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud! Don't miss this wonderful read!' Sabrina Jeffries'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart, this delightful book is one of my must-read rom coms of the year' Evie Dunmore.............................................................................................The trouble with lies is they have a tendency to catch a man out. The last thing Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, wants is a wife. But since the only way to keep his mother's matchmaking ways at bay is the promise of impending nuptials, Hugh takes the most logical action: he invents a fake fiancée. It's the perfect plan - until Hugh learns that his mother is on a ship bound for England to meet his 'beloved'. He needs a solution fast, and when he collides with a mysterious beauty, he might just have found the answer to his prayers. Minerva Merriwell is desperate for money to support her sisters, and although she knows that posing as the Earl's fiancée might seem nonsensical, it's just too good an offer to refuse. As the Merriwells descend upon Hugh's estate, the household is thrown into turmoil as everyone tries to keep their tangled stories straight. And with Hugh and Minerva's romantic ruse turning into the real thing, is true love just one complication too many?.............................................................................................Early readers can't get enough of Never Fall For Your Fiancée!'An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath's new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for' 5* NetGalley review'A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can't wait to read more from this author' 5* NetGalley review'I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath' 5* NetGalley review'What a fun story! . . . Hugh and Minerva have fantastic chemistry, and they send up sparks every time they are on the page together . . . A great read all the way around!' 5* NetGalley review'The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further' 5* NetGalley review'I loved, loved, loved this story!' 5* NetGalley review
Never Fall for Your Fiancee (The Merriwell Sisters #1)
by Virginia Heath"Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart, this delightful book is one of my must-read rom coms of the year." - Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Portrait of a Scotsman“Virginia Heath’s fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud! Don’t miss this wonderful read!” - Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling authorThe first in a new historical rom-com series, a handsome earl hires a fake fiancée to keep his matchmaking mother at bay, but hilarity ensues when love threatens to complicate everything. The last thing Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, ever wants is a wife. Unfortunately for him, his mother is determined to find him one, even from across the other side of the ocean. So Hugh invents a fake fiancée to keep his mother’s matchmaking ways at bay. But when Hugh learns his interfering mother is on a ship bound for England, he realizes his complicated, convoluted but convenient ruse is about to implode. Until he collides with a beautiful woman, who might just be the miracle he needs.Minerva Merriwell has had to struggle to support herself and her two younger sisters ever since their feckless father abandoned them. Work as a woodcut engraver is few and far between, and the Merriwell sisters are nearly penniless. So when Hugh asks Minerva to pose as his fiancée while his mother is visiting, she knows that while the scheme sounds ludicrous, the offer is too good to pass up.Once Minerva and her sisters arrive at Hugh's estate, of course nothing goes according to his meticulous plan. As hilarity and miscommunication ensue while everyone tries to keep their tangled stories straight, Hugh and Minerva’s fake engagement starts to turn into a real romance. But can they trust each other when their relationship started with a lie? The first book in the Merriwell Sisters series, Never Fall for Your Fiancée is a hilarious, sparkling historical romantic comedy from Virginia Heath.
Never Flirt with Puppy Killers: And Other Better Book Titles
by Dan Wilbur&“Classics&” (the books you&’ve lied about reading). Actual Classics (Greek and Latin books people don&’t even pretend to have read). Contemporary fiction (those books people talk about at parties that you&’ve "definitely heard of&” but never bothered to pick up). Children&’s (books that say the most with the fewest number of words, i.e. &“The Best Books&”). Reference (Those books that were around before Google). From children&’s literature, The Very Hungry Caterpillar gets the retitle Eat Until You Feel Pretty. An American classic, The Great Gatsby is switched to Drink Responsibly. And from contemporary fiction, Gone Girl is retitled A Tale of Two Shitty People. There&’s something here for every reader.
Never Fool a Nice Girl into Becoming the Blind Date of a Tango Dancer: A Memoir
by Howard JarmyA most entertaining life story about imagination, introspection, and creativity. And, quite by chance, a life style illustrative of what scientists call brain plasticity, how learning new things helps keep the brain healthy, able to adapt, and grow. He considers plasticity to be the Fountain of Youth, and urges you, his reader, to keep learning, to stay young and vibrant.
Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs (Roscoe Riley Rules #1)
by Katherine ApplegateIf the kids can't sit still for the class performance, Roscoe's teacher could be in big trouble. Fortunately Roscoe has a plan to save her-a super, mega, gonzo plan! What could go wrong?
Never Gonna Happen: A totally uplifting, laugh-out-loud and escapist romantic comedy
by Heidi Stephens'Witty, wise and romantic. Escapist fiction at it's absolute best' KATIE FFORDE'Fun, sexy, and wonderfully escapist, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read!' EMILY STONE'Gorgeously fun . . . the blast of escapism we all need right now!' FIONA GIBSON'The perfect escape for anybody who loves a swoon-worthy hero and a fabulous setting!' ZARA STONELEYEMILY HAS SWORN OFF LOVE. BUT MAYBE IT'S TIME TO GET BACK IN THE SADDLE . . . ?__________________________Emily Wilkinson has lost everything. Literally. In a hair-straightener fire. Oh, and her boyfriend (and boss) has announced he's going back to his wife. So, she needs a new job, a new plan, and somewhere to live that isn't her childhood bedroom.Charles Hunter is looking for a live-in PA to help run Bowford Manor and Emily thinks she's the perfect fit. Well, she's spent ten years propping up demanding men, so she can definitely handle some tricky characters - like Charles's eldest son and heir, who's got plans for the estate that might raise a few eyebrows. No one's mentioned Jamie though. The stable hand - and youngest Hunter. Dashing, of course, but totally unsuitable. And Emily's not about to make that mistake again.Definitely not. No, really.A hugely uplifting and totally irresistible romantic comedy that will make you snort with laughter. If you love Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Ranald, you don't want to miss this unforgettable page-turner. ___________________________READERS ARE LOSING THEIR HEARTS TO NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!'One of my favourite reads so far this year!' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A five-star read that will make you fall in love again . . . will be eagerly awaiting what comes next' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Perfect escapism, humour, a book boyfriend to add to your list and plenty of antics along the way . . . fantastic' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A brilliant array of characters, a wicked sense of humour [and] the warm fuzzy feelings . . . Heidi Stephens understood the assignment and delivered' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It's the perfect beach read' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Perfectly funny and romantic' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you're a fan of romcom, this one is for you' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I loved this and simply could not put it down! Fab read!' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Beautifully written, full of charm and a story that will capture your heart, this is the perfect read!' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Never Gonna Happen: A totally uplifting, laugh-out-loud and escapist romantic comedy
by Heidi Stephens'Witty, wise and romantic. Escapist fiction at it's absolute best' KATIE FFORDE'Fun, sexy, and wonderfully escapist, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read!' EMILY STONE'Gorgeously fun . . . the blast of escapism we all need right now!' FIONA GIBSON'The perfect escape for anybody who loves a swoon-worthy hero and a fabulous setting!' ZARA STONELEYEMILY HAS SWORN OFF LOVE. BUT MAYBE IT'S TIME TO GET BACK IN THE SADDLE . . . ? __________________________Emily Wilkinson has lost everything. Literally. In a hair-straightener fire. Oh, and her boyfriend (and boss) has announced he's going back to his wife. So, she needs a new job, a new plan, and somewhere to live that isn't her childhood bedroom.Charles Hunter is looking for a live-in PA to help run Bowford Manor and Emily thinks she's the perfect fit. Well, she's spent ten years propping up demanding men, so she can definitely handle some tricky characters - like Charles's eldest son and heir, who's got plans for the estate that might raise a few eyebrows. No one's mentioned Jamie though. The stable hand - and youngest Hunter. Dashing, of course, but totally unsuitable. And Emily's not about to make that mistake again.Definitely not. No, really.A hugely uplifting and totally irresistible romantic comedy that will make you snort with laughter. If you love Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Ranald, you don't want to miss this unforgettable page-turner. ___________________________DISCOVER WHY EVERYONE LOVES HEIDI STEPHENS!'A five-star read that will make you fall in love again . . . will be eagerly awaiting what comes next' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Perfect escapism, humour, a book boyfriend to add to your list and plenty of antics along the way . . . fantastic' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A brilliant array of characters, a wicked sense of humour [and] the warm fuzzy feelings . . . Heidi Stephens understood the assignment and delivered' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Beautifully written, full of charm and a story that will capture your heart, this is the perfect read!' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry and I am already excited for what Heidi produces next. An excellent debut!' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I LOVED this book! I can't believe it's a debut and can't wait to see what's next for Heidi Stephens' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Brilliant! Just Brilliant! Consumed it in a day as I just couldn't put it down. Hilariously funny and sums up life in lockdown perfectly' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Never Gonna Happen: Curl up with this totally gorgeous, laugh-out-loud and uplifting romcom
by Heidi StephensEMILY HAS SWORN OFF LOVE. BUT MAYBE IT'S TIME TO GET BACK IN THE SADDLE . . . ? __________________________Emily Wilkinson has lost everything. Literally. In a hair-straightener fire. Oh, and her boyfriend (and boss) has announced he's going back to his wife. So, she needs a new job, a new plan, and somewhere to live that isn't her childhood bedroom.Charles Hunter is looking for a live-in PA to help run Bowford Manor and Emily thinks she's the perfect fit. Well, she's spent ten years propping up demanding men, so she can definitely handle some tricky characters - like Charles's eldest son and heir, who's got plans for the estate that might raise a few eyebrows. No one's mentioned Jamie though. The stable hand - and youngest Hunter. Dashing, of course, but totally unsuitable. And Emily's not about to make that mistake again.Definitely not. No, really.A hugely uplifting and totally irresistible romantic comedy that will make you snort with laughter. If you love Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Ranald, you don't want to miss this unforgettable page-turner. ___________________________DISCOVER WHY EVERYONE LOVES HEIDI STEPHENS!'Witty, wise and romantic. Escapist fiction at it's absolute best' KATIE FFORDE 'Fun, sexy, and wonderfully escapist' EMILY STONE'Gorgeously fun . . . the blast of escapism we all need right now!' FIONA GIBSON'The perfect escape for anybody who loves a swoon-worthy hero and a fabulous setting!' ZARA STONELEY(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Never Grow Up
by Roald DahlAn all-new Roald Dahl story that's perfect for graduation and all of life's special moments!What would happen if you never had to grow up? You never had to become a grown-up with all of the not-fun things that come with it. No vegetables, no jobs, and definitely no boredom.A largely unexplored format in the world of Dahl, this new picture book about staying young, adventurous, and curious is sure to enchant and engage fans of Roald Dahl, young and old.
Never Have I Ever: My Life (So Far) Without a Date
by Katie Heaney"I've been single for my entire life. Not one boyfriend. Not one short-term dating situation. Not one person with whom I regularly hung out and kissed on the face."So begins Katie Heaney's memoir of her years spent looking for love, but never quite finding it. By age 25, equipped with a college degree, a load of friends, and a happy family life, she still has never had a boyfriend...and she's barely even been on a second date.Throughout this laugh-out-loud funny book, you will meet Katie's loyal group of girlfriends, including flirtatious and outgoing Rylee, the wild child to Katie's shrinking violet, as well as a whole roster of Katie's ill-fated crushes. And you will get to know Katie herself -- a smart, modern heroine relaying truths about everything from the subtleties of a Facebook message exchange to the fact that "Everybody who works in a coffee shop is at least a little bit hot."Funny, relatable, and inspiring, this is a memoir for anyone who has ever struggled to find love, but has also had a lot of fun in the process.
Never In A Million Years: A History of Hopeless Predictions
by Jonny Zucker Ivor BaddielThe authors of the bestselling NOT THE HIGHWAY CODE shine a light on the extensive back catalogue of dodgy predictions through the ages.The first end of the world prediction was recorded one second after the Big Bang and since then it has become the daddy of all predictions with, to date, no one getting it right. And human beings have been around for about 200,000 years, with very little evolutionary difference, and yet we still haven't developed X-Ray eyes or the ability to fly.In this book, Baddiel and Zucker examine the predictions that have been made since the dawn of time on a variety of subjects, from the end of the world and the human body, to global warming, robots in the workplace, teleportation and space exploration. With a witty and fresh tone, they examine how these predictions came about and why, and rate them for retrospective accuracy.
Never In A Million Years: A History of Hopeless Predictions
by Jonny Zucker Ivor BaddielThe authors of the bestselling NOT THE HIGHWAY CODE shine a light on the extensive back catalogue of dodgy predictions through the ages.The first end of the world prediction was recorded one second after the Big Bang and since then it has become the daddy of all predictions with, to date, no one getting it right. And human beings have been around for about 200,000 years, with very little evolutionary difference, and yet we still haven't developed X-Ray eyes or the ability to fly.In this book, Baddiel and Zucker examine the predictions that have been made since the dawn of time on a variety of subjects, from the end of the world and the human body, to global warming, robots in the workplace, teleportation and space exploration. With a witty and fresh tone, they examine how these predictions came about and why, and rate them for retrospective accuracy.
Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess: A Witty Victorian Historical Romance (The Infamous Lords #3)
by Renee Ann MillerThey are the infamous lords, whose scandalous ways keep tongues wagging. But when darker whispers take hold, a spirited writer’s encounter with a dangerously desirable nobleman may uncover the whole story . . . For James Trent, Lord Huntington, there’s no escaping the question that labeled him The Murdering Marquess: was his wife’s death a tragic accident or a cold-blooded crime? He’s avoided London’s gossipmongers since that terrible night, as guardian to his younger siblings on his Essex estate. But trouble finds him when a veiled temptress with secrets of her own falls—quite literally—into his arms. Caroline Lawrence doesn’t need a man to rescue her—the aspiring journalist anonymously advocates for women’s rights in a radical London newspaper column. But when a suffragist’s soapbox speech turns to pandemonium, Caroline is knocked on the head and reawakens in Trent Hall—with the notorious lord of the manor irresistibly close. If there is any truth to his tarnished past, she should denounce him with her powerful pen. Yet love has a way of revealing a man’s true character . . .
Never Let You Go (The Circle K Sisters)
by Judy ChristenberryJED KNEW MEN AND HORSES. AND HE UNDERSTOOD A LITTLE ABOUT WOMEN.But born illegitimate, a lifelong loner, what the cowboy didn't understand-would probably never understand-was families.Which meant that the attraction he felt for rich, pretty rancher Beth Kennedy was just that. Attraction. Nothing more. There was no future in it-no house with flowers, no cradles filled with sweet-smelling babies.So Jed vowed he'd train Beth to be the best rodeo rider she could be. Then he'd move on down the road.Alone.Unless he'd just found a place to call home....
Never Let a Fool Kiss You or a Kiss Fool You
by Mardy GrotheWhat do Mae West, John F. Kennedy, Victor Hugo, and H. L. Mencken have in common? They all indulged in chiasmus-a literary device in which word order is reversed to hilarious or poignant effect. When Mae West said, "It's not the men in my life, it's the life in my men," she was using chiasmus; when John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," he was doing the same. Dr. Mardy Grothe has compiled hundreds of examples of chiasmus in this whimsically illustrated collection, bringing this witty and thought-provoking device out of obscurity and into the public imagination. "There is plenty of delight in this overdue collection. " (Houston Chronicle)
Never Lick A Frozen Flagpole GIFT
by Marvin PhillipsIn this book, Marvin Phillips brings more of the uplifting, humorous stories and insights that filled his popular book Never Lick a Moving Blender! Phillips, who has appeared with motivational speakers such as Paul Harvey and Zig Ziglar, has a gift for helping us see the humor in everyday occurrences, while pointing us to spiritual realities that transcend the everyday stresses of life. You'll love Phillips's easygoing style and insightful wisdom, which come together in this book to make you laugh, think and quite possibly change your life.
Never Lick a Moving Blender
by Marvin PhillipsSome humor simply makes you laugh, some makes you think, and some may even motivate you to live differently. Marvin Phillips uses his endearing wit and well-known wisdom to deliver a book that does all that and more. Phillips' humorous look at life will encourage you in your faith and lift you above your daily struggles. This fully illustrated book is fun reading with a healthy infusion of optimism and hope.
Never Marry a Politician
by Sarah WaightsIn politics, there are rules to being a good and proper wife. But what if a wife wants to be a woman—and what if that woman wants to be loved? On the surface, Emily Pemilly appears to be a perfect politician’s wife and a model mother. But few know the price she has paid, giving up a promising journalism career and her once-dear principles to stand by an ambitious husband, who is now on the verge of becoming Britain’s next prime minister. Cynical reporter Matt Morley knows that politics is all about appearances. But he never expected to find the fiery, outspoken girl he once loved pinned to the arm of a PM candidate like a lobotomized mannequin. When Matt uncovers a sordid secret about Emily’s hubby, he knows it could crush the man’s campaign, as well as Emily’s carefully crafted world. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing . . .
Never Marry a Scandalous Duke (The Infamous Lords #6)
by Renee Ann MillerA thoroughly roguish nobleman and a devoted lady entomologist have absolutely nothing in common—or do they? Love is far from scientific when it truly blooms . . . In the eyes of the ton, Lady Sara Elsmere is so firmly on the shelf, she might as well be nailed in place. Not that Sara minds. She is far more concerned about her study of butterflies than society&’s gossip. Of course, it&’s also true that the nervous laughter that ruined Sara&’s debut—and every social event thereafter—is a bit embarrassing. She can hardly help it—men are quite nerve-wracking. Except for one: the rake who pulls her into a dark room during a costume ball and kisses her senseless. He doesn&’t make her titter, he makes her burn . . . Ian McAllister, the Duke of Dorchester, is perfectly satisfied to remain a rogue for the rest of his days. But when he finds he has kissed the wrong shepherdess, albeit a decidedly luscious one, he&’s faced with a dilemma. His indiscretion with an innocent may cost him a lucrative business arrangement—and his two scapegrace wards need a maternal influence they can&’t scare away. Promising Sara the use of her dowry to fund her studies seals the pair&’s businesslike deal. But as they embark on their life together, they discover that their mutual attraction has sparked a desire not easily tamed—and certain feelings each of them are surprised to own. Can their matrimonial experiment possibly end in real love?&“A delightful romance filled with period ambiance . . . and a charming supporting cast.&”—Publishers Weekly on Never Deceive a Viscount
Never Met a Duke Like You (Taming of the Dukes)
by Amalie HowardClueless meets Bridgerton in this spicy opposites-attract Regency romance from &“a must-read author&” (Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Lady Vesper Lyndhurst is beautiful, clever, and popular. Afforded every luxury as a duke&’s daughter, she fills her days with friends, intrigues, and a self-professed knack for matchmaking. She may have sworn off love for herself, but she is rather excellent at arranging it. Faced with an insolvent estate, the Duke of Greydon has no choice but to return to England in a final attempt to revive his family&’s fortunes. He&’s been gone for years, happy to have escaped his mother and the petty circles of the ton. To his dismay, not much has changed, including the beautiful and vexing heiress next door. But when an accident of fate traps the friends-turned-enemies in an attic together, the explosive attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore and even harder to resist. They are total opposites and their lives don&’t align in the slightest, but fate, the ultimate matchmaker, appears to have other plans . . .
Never Mind Nirvana
by Mark Lindquist"Hip deep in music, Never Mind Nirvana is a telling inside view that perfectly captures the rhythms and sights of late-nineties Seattle." — Peter Buck, guitarist of R.E.M. Pete Tyler is at a crossroads. Eight years ago he dropped out of a seminal Seattle grunge band to try his hand at a more grown-up calling. Now he's thirty-six ("almost forty!"), a deputy prosecutor (a suit), still hanging out at the same clubs he played ten years ago (the ones that haven't shut down), and still dating the same kind of girls (except now they tell him how much their older sisters loved his band). Pete decides it's time to get married—he just doesn't know to whom. Possibilities include Beth, his first love, who has disappeared; Winter, his on-and-off stripper girl-friend, who has been living the grunge life too long; and Esme´, a Sub Pop A&R executive who has some life decisions of her own to make. When a date-rape case lands on his desk-—the accused is a local rocker Pete's age, the accuser an eighteen-year-old from the scene-—Pete finds his past and present facing him from both sides of the aisle, and he finally has to decide where he stands. Pete Tyler is a cooler version of Everyguy, and Never Mind Nirvana is a hilarious and unexpectedly moving story of a man with one foot stuck in adolescence and the other planted in adulthood. Richly textured with references to classic rock and the music of Seattle's legendary alternative rock scene, it is also a fascinating, bittersweet riff on a particularly American zeitgeist.
Never Mind!
by Avi Rachel VailEdward and Meg are like night and day, oil and water. Meg zigs while Edward zags. How could two such different people be twins? Well, they are, but they don't have to like it--or each other. Seventh grade means different schools for the pair: Brainy Meg's at ultracompetitive Fischer, while Charlton Street Alternative School is the place for freewheeling Edward. Oddly enough, it's just when Edward and Meg are finally out of each other's shadows that the trouble begins. Within just a week, Meg's aspirations for popularity, and a boyfriend,combine with Edward's devious planning, lack of singing ability, and top-secret soft spot to set off a showdown the likes of which twindom has never before seen. How is it, then, that this final showdown is so much fun? Could it be that Meg and Edward are more alike than they thought? Never mind. Read the book!
Never Mix Sin with Pleasure (The Infamous Lords #5)
by Renee Ann Miller"A thief and a libertine fall in love on a bed of lies in Miller&’s passionate, intoxicating fifth Infamous Lords Victorian romance… Justice, deception, and loyalty form the core of this entrancing affair."—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW on Never Mix Sin With PleasureWith the proper calculations, even a reckless rake and a secretly infamous woman can find a love they can count on . . . No one would ever guess that Olivia Michaels, companion to an elderly dowager, is really the thief the London newspapers have nicknamed the Phantom. Working in a nobleman&’s home is the perfect guise to gather information, allowing her to exact her own justice on several wicked noblemen. But when the dowager&’s grandson, notorious ne&’er-do-well Lord Anthony Trent, requires her assistance with some tasks of his own, Olivia discovers that the charming rogue may be capable of stealing something himself—her heart . . . Anthony has his own secret: Numbers get jumbled in his head. He&’s cultivated his reckless reputation as a way to avoid dealing with his family&’s businesses. Yet as obligations fall on him, he&’s determined to prove his worth, and Olivia&’s genius for numbers is a boon he hadn&’t expected. But as the pair pore over ledgers together each evening, their connection blooms into a heated flirtation that threatens to expose the secrets each of them has been hiding . . . Can desire and deception ever add up to true love?
Never Planned on You: A Novel
by Lindsay HameroffA glittering, laugh-out-loud second chance romance that reminds us true love is sometimes the one thing you never planned on.Ali Rubin has a reputation for spontaneity. Like that time she made a drunken bet in London that led to matching tattoos with a stranger. Her joie de vivre is one of her best qualities; she lives every day to the fullest and follows her dreams wherever they take her. And now, they’re taking her from her career as a chef in New York City back home to Baltimore, where she’s interning as a wedding planner.Despite the occasional fantasy about her British tattoo twin, Ali never expected to see Graham again. So no one is more surprised than she is when he turns up in Baltimore, ordering a latte at her favorite cafe. When they reconnect during an enchanting evening together, Ali can’t help but wonder if Graham might be someone special.At the same time, she's desperate to succeed in her new career and prove that she isn’t the family flake. When she gets a job planning a high profile wedding at a historic hotel, it seems like things are finally falling into place. That is, until Graham turns out to be the groom.Graham’s family owns the once-grand, now struggling Black-Eyed Susan, and he’s returned to Baltimore to help his grandmother get it back on its feet. He’s certain that hosting a wedding at the hotel is just the publicity boost it needs. Ali’s boss agrees, and promises Ali a full-time gig if the affair goes off without a hitch. Unfortunately, Ali and Graham can't seem to ignore their rekindled chemistry, especially when it’s revealed that Graham and his fiancée are planning a marriage of convenience. Still, staying away from each other is the best thing they can do, since giving in to their growing feelings might cost them everything.Because when it comes to love, all bets are off.
Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin (Roscoe Riley Rules #7)
by Katherine ApplegateRoscoe is determined to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin in order to win books for his school library and candy for himself, but is overwhelmed by superstitions, especially about a certain black kitten.