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Body By Night
by Zuri DayA woman on a quest to gain control of her life is distracted by her sexy personal trainer in this contemporary romance by the author of Lies Lovers Tell. D'Andra Smalls has had enough. She's tired of being overweight, she's had it with her overbearing family, and she's fed up with settling for any guy who'll have her—especially since she caught her boyfriend cheating with her best friend.But working out and avoiding delicious food is easy compared to resisting the charms of Los Angeles' hottest personal trainer, JaJuan “Night” Simmons. Six feet of chiseled muscle and fine chocolate, he's challenging her body in all the right ways—and proving there's a sensitive, caring guy under the good looks. Their shared career goals of promoting health and fitness bring them even closer together. But D'Andra feels it may be too much of a good thing. After succeeding in taking command of her life, can she risk losing control of her heart?Praise for Zuri Day and her novels“Day delivers a lively romance.” —RT Book Reviews“Sexy, hot deliciousness . . . this power couple light up the page like a 100-megawatt bulb.” —USAToday.com on Bad Boy Seduction
Body Check
by Deirdre MartinThis game’s going into overtime. Janna MacNeil is a publicist on a mission—to change the image of the bad boys of hockey: the Stanley Cup Champion New York Blades. Ty Gallagher is a captain on a mission—to get his team to win the Cup again…at any cost. His determination is legendary, as well as his unwillingness to toe the corporate line. When the persistent publicist and the stubborn captain butt heads, it’s hard enough to crack the ice. But they may end up melting it instead… .
Body Check
by Deirdre MartinThis game’s going into overtime. Janna MacNeil is a publicist on a mission—to change the image of the bad boys of hockey: the Stanley Cup Champion New York Blades. Ty Gallagher is a captain on a mission—to get his team to win the Cup again…at any cost. His determination is legendary, as well as his unwillingness to toe the corporate line. When the persistent publicist and the stubborn captain butt heads, it’s hard enough to crack the ice. But they may end up melting it instead…
Body Check
by Elle KennedyHard body? Check. Awesome-night-in-the-sack potential? Check! Hayden Houston is breaking out of her good-girl mode. It's time for a one-night stand-and she's found just the man for the job! She spent her childhood being dragged from rink to rink by her hockey-coach father. Now Hayden craves stability. And she's determined to get it-after this one night....When hockey star Brody Croft sees the sexy brunette at the bar, he's riveted. He's ready to shed his bad-boy ways and settle down. And after a mind-blowing night in bed with Hayden, he knows she's the one.Now all he has to do is convince her....
Body Check (#1 Sports Series for Kids, The)
by Matthew F ChristopherTwelve-year-old Brent Mullen discovers that the new assistant hockey coach is teaching the defensemen on his team illegal moves to help them win at any cost.
Body Check: A Spicy Hockey Rom-Com
by Elle KennedyNew York Times bestselling author of the Briar U series Elle Kennedy&’s first hockey romance, Body Check, is now released in an expanded version, with both new and enhanced scenes by the author! More story, more hockey—and more heat!After a childhood spent being dragged around the country by her hockey coach father, Hayden Houston intends to take some time to figure out her future. Whether that future will include her currently off-again boyfriend remains to be seen. What it certainly won&’t include is the for-one-night-only guy she just met at a bar. It seems hockey star Brody Croft did not get the memo about being temporary. Big, bold and driven, he&’s dedicated in everything he does. Up till now, that&’s been his team—the one owned by Hayden&’s dad. But his night with Hayden has sparked something he didn&’t expect. The two of them are good together. Really good. There&’s a connection he&’s never experienced before, one he knows they&’d be wrong to ignore. Even with a game-fixing scandal testing both their loyalties—to teammates, to friends…to family. Part of Hayden wants to turn tail and run. A complicated relationship with a bad boy hockey player is exactly what she never wanted. But when it comes to Brody, Hayden is realizing that people can be so much more than what they seem.
Body Chemistry
by Dara GirardBiologist Brenda Everton has excelled in a man's world--often at the expense of her personal life. When she receives an invitation to join the Black Stockings Society, her first impulse is to throw it away, until she starts to wonder just what kind of fun she's been missing. . . . Now, donning a sequined pair of seamed black stockings, Brenda's taking a meeting with her ex-husband, wealthy entrepreneur Dominic Ayers. Dominic has learned there's a lot more to life than work. . . and one glimpse of Brenda makes him realize how much he wants to teach her all about letting loose, listening to her heart and finding out whether passion can strike twice.
Body Copy: A Novel
by Michael Craven“Funny, tense, smart...Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiassen should be proud, there’s finally a writer to carry on their tradition.” —James Frey, national bestselling author of Bright Shiny MorningIntroducing Donald Tremaine, P.I.Once the world’s number one surfer, Donald Tremaine quit at the top of his game, moved into a trailer in Malibu, and became a detective. Beautiful women don’t ask for his autograph anymore. Now they ask for his help—like the stunning Nina Aldeen, who wants Tremaine to solve the murder of her uncle, advertising mogul Roger Gale, brutally slayed in his L.A. office a year earlier. The police investigation went nowhere. The suspects are many, and the victim had more secrets than anyone ever knew. But the closer Tremaine gets to the truth, the closer he comes to a killer who just might make his most complicated case his last.A novel that both honors and invigorates the classic private eye novel, Body Copy loudly heralds the arrival—with a bullet—of a major contender on the noir scene.“The style is slick. . . . If Harlan Coben doesn’t write fast enough for you, this might ease your drought.” —Kirkus Reviews“An extremely likable detective. . . . emotionally satisfying.” —Publishers Weekly
Body Count
by P. D. MartinTO CATCH A KILLER, YOU HAVE TO THINK LIKE ONE. FBI agent Sophie Anderson has been trained to uncover the minds of serial killers, to understand their vile impulses and cravings--to catch them before they kill again. Newly relocated from Australia, Sophie is settling in to her job at Quantico with the help of her new friend, Agent Samantha Wright, and a potential new boyfriend, Agent Josh Marco, and is quickly becoming the FBI's star profiler. The only problem is the nightmares. These intense images are more than dreams. They are psychic visions, like those she experienced during childhood when her brother was abducted. When grisly details match recent crime scene photos, she confides in Sam, and her visions lead to several breakthroughs in the case. But when Sam is abducted, Sophie must finally trust her visions and use them. She may not have been able to save her brother, but perhaps she can save Sam--and herself.
Body Count
by Shaun HutsonThe figure in the mask stumbles bleeding through the streets, his pursuers closing in. They also wear masks, but they don't stumble. They stalk. They carry machetes, clubs and knives. And they know how to use them . . .Who is kidnapping seemingly random victims and then slaughtering them in an elaborate game of cat and mouse? And why are these murders being streamed over the internet? Watching the horror unfold at New Scotland Yard is Detective Inspector Joe Chapman who searches for clues, hints - anything that might tell him where and when this savage hunt is happening. He'd give anything to know. But DI Chapman is about to learn that you should be careful what you wish for. Very soon, he will be closer to the blood-letting than he could have imagined. Forced to fight for his life and the life of someone he holds dear, the only way out looks to be to rack up the biggest body count. But even that might not be enough.
Body Count
by Shaun HutsonThe figure in the mask stumbles bleeding through the streets, his pursuers closing in. They also wear masks, but they don't stumble. They stalk. They carry machetes, clubs and knives. And they know how to use them . . .Who is kidnapping seemingly random victims and then slaughtering them in an elaborate game of cat and mouse? And why are these murders being streamed over the internet? Watching the horror unfold at New Scotland Yard is Detective Inspector Joe Chapman who searches for clues, hints - anything that might tell him where and when this savage hunt is happening. He'd give anything to know. But DI Chapman is about to learn that you should be careful what you wish for. Very soon, he will be closer to the blood-letting than he could have imagined. Forced to fight for his life and the life of someone he holds dear, the only way out looks to be to rack up the biggest body count. But even that might not be enough.
Body Count (Inspector Ikmen Mystery 16): A chilling murder mystery on the dark streets of Istanbul
by Barbara NadelDeath walks the streets of Istanbul...Follow Inspector Ikmen into the dangerous streets of Istanbul in the thrilling crime novel from Silver Dagger Award-winning writer Barbara Nadel. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon and Mario Giordano. 'Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant' - Literary Review Any bloody death will lead Inspectors Çetin Ikmen and Mehmet Süleyman out onto the dark streets of Istanbul. On 21 January, a half-decapitated corpse in the poor multicultural district of Tarlabasi poses a particularly frustrating and gruesome mystery. But as the months pass and the violence increases, it turns into a hunt for that rare phenomenon in the golden city on the Bosphorus: a serial killer.Desperate to uncover the killer's twisted logic as the body count rises, Ikmen and Süleyman find only more questions. How are the victims connected? What is the significance of the number 21? And how many Istanbullus must die before they find the answers?What readers are saying about Body Count:'Barbara Nadel has written another fascinating story in her addictive series of Cetin Ikmen''One of the best in this excellent and unusual crime series''If you like intrigue and mystery this book is for you'
Body Count: A chilling murder mystery on the dark streets of Istanbul (Inspector Ikmen Mystery #16)
by Barbara NadelDeath walks the streets of Istanbul...Follow Inspector Ikmen into the dangerous streets of Istanbul in the thrilling crime novel from Silver Dagger Award-winning writer Barbara Nadel. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon and Mario Giordano. 'Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant' - Literary Review Any bloody death will lead Inspectors Çetin Ikmen and Mehmet Süleyman out onto the dark streets of Istanbul. On 21 January, a half-decapitated corpse in the poor multicultural district of Tarlabasi poses a particularly frustrating and gruesome mystery. But as the months pass and the violence increases, it turns into a hunt for that rare phenomenon in the golden city on the Bosphorus: a serial killer.Desperate to uncover the killer's twisted logic as the body count rises, Ikmen and Süleyman find only more questions. How are the victims connected? What is the significance of the number 21? And how many Istanbullus must die before they find the answers?What readers are saying about Body Count:'Barbara Nadel has written another fascinating story in her addictive series of Cetin Ikmen''One of the best in this excellent and unusual crime series''If you like intrigue and mystery this book is for you'
Body Cravings
by Taige CrenshawAmara Montgomery is still reeling from the hateful words her now dead fiancé threw at her just before he died. Afraid to go after what she craves, she inadvertently propositions a client. What shall she do...Jacques Falcone is a man used to being in charge. The out of control feeling he gets around Amara Montgomery is outside his comfort zone. Although he craves her he never expected to get the chance to have her. With her proposition he knows there is only one thing to do...Takes what he craves and let them burn each other up...
Body Double: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel (Rizzoli and Isles #4)
by Tess GerritsenBoston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles literally meets her match-and must face a savage serial killer and shattering personal revelations-in the brilliant new novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of The Surgeon and The Sinner.Dr. Maura Isles makes her living dealing with death. As a pathologist in a major metropolitan city, she has seen more than her share of corpses every day-many of them victims of violent murder. But never before has her blood run cold, and never has the grim expression "dead ringer" rung so terrifyingly true. Because never before has the lifeless body on the medical examiner's table been her own.Yet there can be no denying the mind-reeling evidence before her shocked eyes and those of her colleagues, including Detective Jane Rizzoli: the woman found shot to death outside Maura's home is the mirror image of Maura, down to the most intimate physical nuances. Even more chilling is the discovery that they share the same birth date and blood type. For the stunned Maura, an only child, there can be just one explanation. And when a DNA test confirms that Maura's mysterious doppelgänger is in fact her twin sister, an already bizarre murder investigation becomes a disturbing and dangerous excursion into a past full of dark secrets.Searching for answers, Maura is drawn to a seaside town in Maine where other horrifying surprises await. But perhaps more frightening, an unknown murderer is at large on a cross-country killing spree. To stop the massacre and uncover the twisted truth about her own roots, Maura must probe her first living subject: the mother that she never knew . . . an icy and cunning woman who could be responsible for giving Maura life-and who just may have a plan to take it away.
Body For Sale
by Richard DemingBlackmail, sex and murder!Tom Cavanaugh never quarreled about the means involved, just so long as the end was worth grabbing for. He was about to get fired when he blackmailed his boss into making him district sales manager.Helen Mathews was no lily-white either. She was rich, beautiful, and as coldly calculating and cruel as a jungle animal. When she learned her husband might kill her for her money, she wasn't frightened. All she wanted was revenge!She let Cavanaugh sample her lush body and then made him an offer. For killing her husband, Cavanaugh could marry her and all her wealth.Cavanaugh hesitated, but his decision was inevitable. He set out to commit the perfect murder.
Body Grammar: A Novel
by Jules OhmanA coming-of-age queer love story set in the glamorous but grueling world of international modeling—a "terrific debut ... roiling with deep questions of identity and art, love, and the irrepressible need for meaning in life" (Jess Walter, bestselling author of The Cold Millions)By the time Lou turns eighteen, modeling agents across Portland have scouted her for her striking androgynous look. Lou has no interest in fashion or being in the spotlight. She prefers to take photographs, especially of Ivy, her close friend and secret crush. But when a hike ends in a tragic accident, Lou finds herself lost and ridden with guilt. Determined to find a purpose, Lou moves to New York and steps into the dizzying world of international fashion shows, haute couture, and editorial shoots. It&’s a whirlwind of learning how to walk and how to command a body she&’s never felt at ease in. But in the limelight, Lou begins to fear that she&’s losing her identity—as an individual, as an artist, and as a person still in love with the girl she left behind. A sharply observed and intimate story of grief and healing, doubt and self-acceptance set against the hyper-image-conscious industry of modeling and high fashion, Body Grammar shines with the anxieties of finding your place in the world and the heartbreaking beauty of pursuing love. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL
Body Guard (The Devlin Kirk Mysteries #3)
by Rex BurnsKirk watches nervously as a new employee goes undercover with a drug ringThe employees at the Advantage Company have started to steal. They are angrier than they used to be, and also clumsier—accident reports have spiked. To Devlin Kirk, these are telltale signs of on-the-job drug abuse. Hired by Advantage to smash the drug ring that&’s sprung up inside its factory, Kirk sends his newest employee, earnest farm boy Chris Newman, to infiltrate the company. Newman sees suspicious activity everywhere, but lacks the experience to find hard evidence. Only when Newman is tortured to death is Kirk sure that the kid was on to something. Meanwhile, Kirk&’s partner, Bunch, takes a job working as a bodyguard for a man who claims to be hunted by Japanese assassins. Kirk & Associates has a reputation of doing anything for its clients. In these two cases, the job wants blood.
Body Heat
by Carly PhillipsNight after night, Brianne Nelson has fantasized about the sexy stranger she met at the café where she works part-time. Never in her wildest dreams could she imagine that this tall drink of water would turn out to be a client.Thanks to his wealthy sister, injured detective Jake Lowell is the recipient of Brianne's personal services as a physical therapist for the next month. Now, he's not in any hurry to return to the beat-he has to find the guy who shot him first. Still, he does need therapy. But the "therapy" has evolved into something a little-uh-steamier. And before they know it, their nightly sessions have turned into a full-blown summer fling.Just what do you do when your wildest fantasies become an even wilder reality?
Body Heat
by Carly PhillipsThe sizzling reader-favorite tale in book four of New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips's Simply series Night after night, Brianne Nelson has fantasized about the sexy stranger she met at the café where she works part-time. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that he'd turn out to be a client for her "real" job as a physical therapist--or how much better Jake would look with his clothes off! Thanks to his wealthy sister, injured detective Jake Lowell is the recipient of Brianne's personal services for the next month. Determined to get well enough to go after the guy who shot him, Jake is in desperate need of Brianne's healing touch. But when the "therapy" sessions evolve into something a little steamier, Jake and Brianne are in for a reality that makes their hottest fantasies look like child's play.
Body Heat
by Lori FosterLori Foster turns up the heat in this sizzling fan-favorite tale, available for the first time as a standalone ebook! The last person Melanie Tucker wants to find herself trapped with on a party boat is her nemesis, Adam Stone. As always, he's too smooth…and a bit too sexy for comfort. But when they both fall overboard—and wind up stranded together—Melanie just can't resist all the delicious body heat smoldering between them…. Originally published in 1999
Body Heat
by Ruth OwenThe heat never lets up as dangerous desires are rekindled in this sizzling tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Never look back. Those are words Curt Brennermen lives by. He went from riches to rags, and now he's back on top as the owner of one of the world's fastest-growing oil conglomerates. But success comes at a steep price. Back home on East Texas soil, he's face-to-face with unfinished business. Curt's just been hit with a murder charge . . . and the only one who can help him clear his name is the girl who got away. Lyn Tyrell will never forgive Curt for walking out on her. But the hell-raising cowboy who taught her the meaning of the word passion needs her in the worst way. Someone killed a man in cold blood and set Curt up to take the fall. At least, that's what he is claiming. Lyn can't believe the man she once loved is a murderer, but trusting him with her heart again is something else--unless Curt can show her he's finally ready for a second chance. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Tempting a Devil, The Story Guy, and Friday Night Alibi.
Body Heat
by Susan FoxIt's Getting Hot In Here. . .Maura Mahoney expects to spend her thirtieth birthday the way she's spent so many others. She'll work at the Cherry Lane retirement community, have a quiet dinner with her parents, and end the evening with a solo hot chocolate before turning in early. Sedate, but safe. Then Jesse Blue turns up at Cherry Lane, ready to do community service to avoid jail time. And suddenly, prim, by-the-books Maura can't stop thinking about a sexy, motorcycle-riding bad boy who seems wrong for her in almost every way. But beneath his gruff exterior, Jesse is a man of surprises. He's filling the once drab community center with color and life. He's bonding with the residents. And he's prompting scorching, wild dreams Maura would never be bold enough to act on. Or would she? Because the way Jesse looks at her, Maura could swear that this heated, smoldering attraction runs both ways. . ."A skillful combination of sexy and smart." --All About Romance Reviews"You can't go wrong picking up a Susan Fox book." --Romance Reviews Today"A contemporary love story sure to make readers go weak in the knees. Well-crafted story lines and richly observed characters bolster a strong erotic element in this delightful, memorable romance." –Publishers Weekly (starred review) on His, Unexpectedly
Body Heat (Department 6 #2)
by Brenda Novak“A compelling, suspenseful story filled with nonstop action…a definite page-turner.”—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars Twelve people have been shot at point-blank range and left to rot in the desert sun. It’s Sophia St. Claire’s job to do something about it. She’s Bordertown, Arizona’s new chief of police—and she’s out of her depth.Help arrives in the form of Department 6 hired gun Roderick Guerrero. As far as Sophia’s concerned, his involvement only makes things worse. Maybe he’s managed to turn his life around. And maybe he’s a good investigator. But as the bastard son of a wealthy local rancher, he has a history he can’t get past. A history that includes her.Rod refuses to leave town until the killer is caught. He’s not worried about the danger posed by some vigilante. It’s Sophia who threatens him. Because he’s used to risking his life—but his heart is another story.Originally published in 2010
Body Heat (Department 6 #2)
by Brenda Novak#1 New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak creates her trademark chemistry between a police chief tasked with stopping a dangerous killer and the man she&’s tried so hard to forget.Twelve people have been shot at point-blank range and left to rot in the desert sun. It&’s Sophia St. Claire&’s job to do something about it. She&’s Bordertown, Arizona&’s new chief of police—and she&’s out of her depth.Help arrives in the form of Department 6 hired gun Roderick Guerrero. As far as Sophia&’s concerned, his involvement only makes things worse. Maybe he&’s managed to turn his life around. And maybe he&’s a good investigator. But as the bastard son of a wealthy local rancher, he has a history he can&’t get past. A history that includes her.Rod refuses to leave town until the killer is caught. He&’s not worried about the danger posed by some vigilante. It&’s Sophia who threatens him. Because he&’s used to risking his life—but his heart is another story.Previously published.