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Loving Thy Neighbor
by Ruth ScofieldLOVING THY NEIGHBOR...When Quincee Davis moved into a house in order to raise her late sister’s two children, she was less than thrilled to discover that Hamilton Paxton-the judge who had suspended her driver’s license-lived right next door. Their close proximity created immediate tension...which unexpectedly turned into attraction.PROVED A CHANCE TO HEALHamilton had a shameful secret he was keeping from the community. But his growing friendship with neighbor Quincee was lightening his heart-making him feel bolder. Would his mounting love for Quincee help him learn to trust again, and create a complete family all his own?
Loving Time (April Woo #3)
by Leslie GlassIn a pricey bachelor pad, a tormented man loses the battle for his soul...and dies a terrible death, apparently by his own hand....In a huge hospital complex, an ex-nurse steals through the halls, hiding behind a phony ID...and plotting to exact a terrifying revenge....In an elegant high-rise, a driven psychiatrist tries to manipulate the truth...and escape punishment for the sins of her past....Deadly obsessions at a prestigious psychiatric institute, where people are dying--and killing--for love, lead NYPD Detective April Woo and eminent psychiatrist Jason Frank into the dangerous and shadowy area of sabotage and criminal responsibility--in an institution where a cold-blooded killer lurks...and where words can be the most lethal weapon of all.From the Paperback edition.
Loving You Is Easy
by Wendy S. MarcusShe's a survivor of the front lines of politics. He's a wounded soldier returning home from the battlefield. Can they place their trust in the power of love? Nobody plays the role of perfect politician's daughter better than quiet, respectable math teacher Brooke Ellstein. But she won't be caught swimming with the sharks again, not after the son of a wealthy donor sinks his teeth into her and gets away with it. Still, political connections have their perks, such as heading up the governor's "Support Our Troops" pen-pal initiative--and getting first dibs on the smoking-hot sergeant whose picture shakes her right down to her goody-two-shoes. When corresponding with sweet, classy Brooke, Shane Develen instinctively hides his commando tattoos and blue-collar roots--and he can tell that she's hiding something, too. But Shane knows he's gained her trust when Brooke gives him a blisteringly sexy photo. Then he's injured in an ambush and a fellow soldier posts the snapshot online. Overnight, Brooke's reputation turns to ashes. Even though he's totally wrong for her, Shane shows up on Brooke's doorstep, determined to set things right--and discovers that right or wrong has nothing on the chemistry they share. Praise for Loving You Is Easy "A fresh story, memorable characters, and breathtaking romance . . . You must read this book!"--New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst"Wendy S. Marcus writes believable characters and tons of emotion."--USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan "Loving You Is Easy is a pleasing blend of sexiness and emotionally charged conflict that kept me turning the pages. Wendy S. Marcus doesn't shy away from tough subject matter; she embraces it in a real, visceral way that tugs on the reader's emotions and has you rooting for the characters not just to succeed but to heal, physically and emotionally. The story is unique, the characters flawed but wonderful. Fantastic!"--New York Times bestselling author Donna Alward"A unique story with emotional twists and turns on the road to happily ever after."--New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips"Loving You Is Easy is a super sexy yet incredibly tender love story that'll leave you wishing for just a few more pages . . . and then a few more after that."--Laura Drewry, USA Today bestselling author of Prima Donna "Loving You Is Easy drew me in on the first page and held me until the last. A great read."--Claudia Connor, author of Worth the Fall"This is a fabulous read I know I will reread in the future. Wendy S. Marcus is a total treat!"--Rakes of Romance "I highly recommend this read for all fans of romance. . . . [Loving You Is Easy has] drama, passion, intrigue and one of the most beautifully written endings I have read in a long time."--Contemporary Romance Reviews "Incredible . . . Loving You Is Easy is a truly unique story with complex characters, unexpected emotional twists, and a burst of realism that convincingly illustrates just how completely opposites can attract and grow together."--Fic Central "With a bit of grouch and a whole lot of classy, Wendy's newest release gives a good read!"--Maldivian Book Reviewer's Realm of Romance Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Loving and Losing (Nancy Drew on Campus #15)
by Carolyn KeeneSure, love hurts. But speed kills. At Wilder, the pain is hitting home. A big-time cosmetics company is on campus looking for fresh faces to use in their ads, and both Pam and Reva are taking a shot. But their boyfriends, Jamal and Andy, aren't exactly offering support. In fact, the guys seem more interested in cutting the girls down. They act as if they know everything, but if they don't lighten up, they'll find out what it's like to lose a girlfriend. Nancy, meanwhile, is dealing with a real loss. Bess went looking for romance and found tragedy. A motorcycle ride with Paul was cut short by a hit-and-run driver. She was seriously injured -- and Paul was killed. Nancy knows there's no simple answer to her best friend's anguish, but she's determined to find the driver and make him answer for Paul's death.
Loving the Enemy (Sweet Valley University Thriller #15)
by Francine Pascal Laurie JohnJessica Wakefield is taken hostage. A shocking choice will change her life.... When Jessica Wakefield walked into the Red Lion, all she wanted was a cup of coffee. Instead, she got a gun in her face--when everyone inside the popular hangout is taken hostage by a fellow student gone mad. Jessica never imagined that shy, innocent-looking Trevor Paley would be capable of committing such a violent act. He always seemed like a nice guy. So Jessica figures she can talk Trevor down before the body count goes up. But as she gets closer to Trevor, she comes to understand why he snapped. She even begins to like him. And she's no longer sure if she wants to turn him in....
Loving the Wolf: A Fated Mates Romance (SWAT #14)
by Paige TylerWhen you find your fated mate, don't let go…The problem with Jenna Malone is that she's werewolf Trevor McCall's best SWAT buddy's sister. Trevor suspects she's The One, but how the heck can he make a move? When Jenna invites Trevor to visit her in Los Angeles, he has his chance.But what's hiding in LA is much more dangerous and complicated than any of the SWAT team could have guessed, and Jenna's right in the middle of it…Praise for Paige Tyler:"[The] SWAT series hits all the right marks. Paige Tyler has a new fan in me!"—LARISSA IONE, New York Times bestselling author"Paige Tyler's hunky werewolves will keep you up all night, howling for more!"—KERRELYN SPARKS, New York Times bestselling author"Hot and wild…Paige Tyler delivers nonstop action and thrilling romance."—CYNTHIA EDEN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case
by Patricia Hruby PowellFrom acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.
Low Pressure
by Sandra BrownNumber One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerBellamy Lyston Price was only 12 years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy's fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene as well as her memory of one vital fact that still eludes her . . . Now, 18 years later, Bellamy has written a novel based on Susan's murder. It's her first book, and it's an instant sensation. But because the novel is based on the most traumatic event of her life, she's published it under a pseudonym to protect herself and her family. But when a sleazy reporter for a tabloid newspaper discovers that the book is based on a real crime, Bellamy's identity -- and dark family secrets -- are exposed. Suddenly, she finds herself embroiled in a personal conflict and at the mercy of her sister's killer, who for almost two decades has gotten away with murder . . . and will stop at nothing to keep it that way. Praise for Sandra Brown 'Suspense that has teeth' Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller' Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' Star
Low Pressure
by Sandra BrownWhen a tabloid exposes her personal life, a bestselling author reconnects with a man from her past to unearth the secrets behind her sister's murder.Bellamy Lyston was only twelve years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy's fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene along with her memory of what really happened during the day's most devastating moments. Now, eighteen years later, Bellamy has written a sensational bestselling novel based on Susan's murder, published under a pseudonym to protect her family from unwanted publicity. But when an opportunistic tabloid reporter discovers that the book is based on fact, Bellamy's identity is exposed along with the family scandal . . . and she becomes the target of a vengeful assailant. In order to identify her stalker, Bellamy must confront the ghosts of her past, including Susan's wayward and reckless boyfriend, Dent Carter. Dent is intent on clearing his name, and he needs Bellamy's help to do it. But her dangerous memories -- once unlocked -- could put both of their lives in peril. Determined to learn the truth, Bellamy won't stop until she finds Susan's killer. That is, unless the killer strikes first . . .
Low Red Moon
by Caitlin R. KiernanSeveral years after the events in Threshold, Chance and Deacon have married. They're looking ahead to the future, trying to put the past behind them. But new nightmares await them as a woman with a need for violence enters their lives. And something even worse has followed her...
Low Town: A novel
by Daniel PolanskyDrug dealers, hustlers, brothels, dirty politics, corrupt cops . . . and sorcery. Welcome to Low Town. In the forgotten back alleys and flophouses that lie in the shadows of Rigus, the finest city of the Thirteen Lands, you will find Low Town. It is an ugly place, and its champion is an ugly man. Disgraced intelligence agent. Forgotten war hero. Independent drug dealer. After a fall from grace five years ago, a man known as the Warden leads a life of crime, addicted to cheap violence and expensive drugs. Every day is a constant hustle to find new customers and protect his turf from low-life competition like Tancred the Harelip and Ling Chi, the enigmatic crime lord of the heathens. The Warden's life of drugged iniquity is shaken by his discovery of a murdered child down a dead-end street . . . setting him on a collision course with the life he left behind. As a former agent with Black House--the secret police--he knows better than anyone that murder in Low Town is an everyday thing, the kind of crime that doesn't get investigated. To protect his home, he will take part in a dangerous game of deception between underworld bosses and the psychotic head of Black House, but the truth is far darker than he imagines. In Low Town, no one can be trusted. Daniel Polansky has crafted a thrilling novel steeped in noir sensibilities and relentless action, and set in an original world of stunning imagination, leading to a gut-wrenching, unforeseeable conclusion. Low Town is an attention-grabbing debut that will leave readers riveted . . . and hungry for more.From the Hardcover edition.
Lowdown Road
by Scott Von DoviakOne of &“The Most Wanted Crime Novels of 2023&” — Crimefictionlover.comJoin a heart-racing road trip across 1970s America as two cousins make the heist of their lives and must avoid the cops and criminals hot on their tails.It&’s the summer of &’74…Richard Nixon has resigned from office, CB radios are the hot new thing, and in the great state of Texas two cousins hatch a plan to drive $1 million worth of stolen weed to Idaho, where some lunatic is gearing up to jump Snake River Canyon on a rocket-powered motorcycle. But with a vengeful sheriff on their tail and the revered and feared marijuana kingpin of Central Texas out to get his stash back, Chuck and Dean are in for the ride of their lives – if they can make it out alive…Scott Von Doviak, longtime pop-culture journalist for The A.V. Club, Film Threat, The Hollywood Reporter, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, made a splash with his debut novel, CHARLESGATE CONFIDENTIAL, which Stephen King called &“terrific&” and &“a fun machine…the white-knuckle kind.&” With LOWDOWN ROAD, he cements his reputation for pedal-to-the-metal storytelling that also makes you think about just who we are and where our darker roads might lead us.
Loyal Disloyalty: A Mystery
by Jeffrey AshfordJeffrey Ashford, the master of crime fiction, gives us a compelling portrait of an ordinary man under extraordinary pressure, in Loyal Disloyalty.When a woman is lured into a car and raped, Richard Adeane begins to suspect his brother-in-law. Should he betray his estranged wife's confidence, knowing she values loyalty far more than most, or act on his suspicions and face the consequences?"Not a comma is wasted as Ashford engineers this perfectly calibrated little thriller." -- Washington Post Book World on The Price of Failure
Loyalties
by Raymond WilliamsWhat is loyalty? What is treachery? What does it mean to find that one of your friends is a spy? Loyalties traces the fortunes of a group of friends, some from the Welsh valleys, some from Cambridge, from the Spanish Civil War to the 1984 miners' strike, combining the tension of a first-class thriller with a brilliant analysis of our age.
Loyalty
by Ingrid ThoftWhen your family's on the wrong side of the law...what side are you on? The Ludlows are a family of fast-talking Boston lawyers, and patriarch Carl Ludlow treats his offspring like employees--which they are. Black-sheep daughter, Fina, dropped out of law school, but her father keeps her in the fold as the firm's private investigator, working alongside her brothers. Juggling family, business, cops and crooks is no problem for Fina. But when her sister-in-law disappears, she's caught up in a case unlike any she's encountered before. Carl wants things resolved without police, but the deeper Fina digs, the more impossible that seems. As she unearths more dirt, the demands of family loyalty intensify. But she is after the truth--no matter where it lies...
Loyalty
by Ingrid ThoftWhen your family's on the wrong side of the law...what side are you on? The Ludlows are a family of fast-talking Boston lawyers, and patriarch Carl Ludlow treats his offspring like employees--which they are. Black-sheep daughter, Fina, dropped out of law school, but her father keeps her in the fold as the firm's private investigator, working alongside her brothers.Juggling family, business, cops and crooks is no problem for Fina. But when her sister-in-law disappears, she's caught up in a case unlike any she's encountered before.Carl wants things resolved without police, but the deeper Fina digs, the more impossible that seems. As she unearths more dirt, the demands of family loyalty intensify. But she is after the truth--no matter where it lies...
Loyalty In Death (In Death #9)
by J. D. RobbEve Dallas has been chosen by a deadly revolutionary group, Cassandra, as their one true adversary. While investigating the seemingly simple case of a jealous lover killing her partner, she receives a disk from Cassandra, telling her to expect a demonstration of their power. Arriving just in time to see one of her billionaire husband Roarke's empty properties blown up, the link continues as more of Roarke's city landmarks are destroyed, testing Eve and her team to the limit and costing more and more lives.Discovering that Cassandra is linked to a previous group, responsible for blowing up the Pentagon several years ago, things turn increasingly sinister as Eve realises that the murdered man and his family are implicated, and she races to break down the web of deceit and destruction before the city falls.
Loyalty in Death (In Death #9)
by Nora Roberts J. D. RobbNational bestselling author J.D. Robb's phenomenal series has captivated readers nationwide with its tantalizing blend of romance, suspense, and near-future police procedural. <P><P>Now, New York cop Eve Dallas returns to face her most ingenious foe--an unknown bomber who taunts her with letters...and kills without mercy.
Loyalty: The brand new novel from the bestselling author
by Martina Cole Jacqui RoseThey need to value one thing above all elseLOYALTYDara Tailor has had to grow up fast. With a mother addicted to cocaine, Dara must look after her seven younger siblings, until social services split them up for ever.Grace Perry has led a sheltered life. Until her widowed mother is attacked and left for dead and Grace is taken into care.At Holly Brookes Children's Home, the two girls unite in the face of horrific abuse and form an unbreakable bond of loyalty.But when their loyalty is tested can they rely on each other to do the right thing?Friendship - it's all about trust.Don't miss the explosive new novel from the queen of crime Martina Cole.'She's a total one-off' Guardian'The stuff of legend . . . utterly compelling' Mirror'Superstar crime writer' This Morning'The undisputed Queen of crime writing' Erwin James'Her gripping plots pack a mean emotional punch' Mail on Sunday'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' Closer'Dark and dangerous' Sunday MirrorDue to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to collaborate with writer Jacqui Rose to finish her upcoming novel Loyalty.(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Loyalty: The brand new novel from the bestselling author
by Martina Cole Jacqui Rose'The Queen of Crime is back!' CloserDon't miss the brand new novel from legendary author Martina Cole. If you want to survive in this world, there's one thing you should value above all else: LOYALTY.Dara Tailor has had to grow up fast. With a mother addicted to cocaine, Dara must look after her seven younger siblings, until social services split them up for ever.Grace Perry has led a sheltered life. Until her widowed mother is attacked and left for dead and Grace is taken into care.At Holly Brookes Children's Home, the two girls unite in the face of horrific abuse and form an unbreakable bond of loyalty.But when their loyalty is tested can they rely on each other to do the right thing?Friendship - it's all about trust.Don't miss the explosive new novel from the queen of crime Martina Cole.'She's a total one-off' Guardian'The stuff of legend . . . utterly compelling' Mirror'Superstar crime writer' This Morning'The undisputed Queen of crime writing' Erwin James'Her gripping plots pack a mean emotional punch' Mail on Sunday'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' Closer'Dark and dangerous' Sunday MirrorDue to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to collaborate with writer Jacqui Rose to finish her upcoming novel Loyalty.
Loyalty: The brand new novel from the bestselling author
by Martina Cole Jacqui Rose'The Queen of Crime is back!' CloserDon't miss the brand new novel from legendary author Martina Cole. If you want to survive in this world, there's one thing you should value above all else: LOYALTY.Dara Tailor has had to grow up fast. With a mother addicted to cocaine, Dara must look after her seven younger siblings, until social services split them up for ever.Grace Perry has led a sheltered life. Until her widowed mother is attacked and left for dead and Grace is taken into care.At Holly Brookes Children's Home, the two girls unite in the face of horrific abuse and form an unbreakable bond of loyalty.But when their loyalty is tested can they rely on each other to do the right thing?Friendship - it's all about trust.Don't miss the explosive new novel from the queen of crime Martina Cole.'She's a total one-off' Guardian'The stuff of legend . . . utterly compelling' Mirror'Superstar crime writer' This Morning'The undisputed Queen of crime writing' Erwin James'Her gripping plots pack a mean emotional punch' Mail on Sunday'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' Closer'Dark and dangerous' Sunday MirrorDue to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to collaborate with writer Jacqui Rose to finish her upcoming novel Loyalty.
Luca
by Sarah CastilleThe mafia men of New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille’s Ruin & Revenge series are hard, hot, and ruthless. They show no weakness and take no prisoners. But the right woman can soften their stone cold hearts and make them come alive with dark desire.Luca Rizzoli was nearly destroyed by a brutal betrayal that cost him his family. Now a ruthless crime boss in Las Vegas, he lets nothing touch his frozen heart...until a smoldering encounter with a beautiful stranger ignites his passion. One night isn’t enough for a man who takes what he wants—and Luca will do whatever he can to possess his mysterious temptress...Police detective Gabrielle Fawkes lives for revenge. She lost everything at the hands of an unforgiving ruler of the Vegas underworld. Now she wants to see him six feet under. But when a near-fatal attack leads her into Luca’s arms, what was meant to be one night of unbridled passion becomes something forbiddingly more. Luca has his own agenda, but when strong, determined, kick-ass detective Gaby sets her sights on her target, Luca feels compelled to stand by her side and protect her at all costs. However, pursuing danger comes at a high price—and both Gaby and Luca must work together in order to eliminate the dark enterprise that threatens them, in Luca by Sarah Castille.
Lucas
by Delores FossenA Texas Lawman will do anything to protect his son-even if it includes reuniting with the boy's on-the-run mother... Lucas Ryland always had a way with the ladies-until Hailey Darrow dropped him after a shared night of passion. Then he discovered her unconscious body in a wrecked car, with a fake ID and enough cash to disappear. Unbeknownst to him, the one who got away was leaving town with his baby... Now Hailey is out of her coma and still in danger. But hiding her at his Silver Creek ranch ignites old passions...and introduces new dangers. Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey and their infant son safe. And keep his body from remembering how good it felt to hold her in his arms... The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch
Luci e ombre (serie Armi & bagagli #4)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Martina NealliSeguito di Bulli e pupeSerie Armi & bagagli, Libro 4La città di Baltimora, nel Maryland, è in pieno subbuglio. Un'escalation di violenza ha suscitato polemiche e proteste fra i cittadini, e a farne le spese in termini di popolarità sono le forze dell'ordine, compresa l'FBI. Da qui le ultime trovate del Bureau per migliorare la propria immagine pubblica: un torneo di softball cittadino e una serie di conferenze rivolte ai commercianti e alle scuole. Peccato che per gli agenti speciali Ty Grady e Zane Garrett i nuovi impegni si traducano in meno ore libere da trascorrere insieme - ore che avrebbero volentieri passato ad approfondire la loro relazione. Finché non esplode - letteralmente - una nuova ondata di crimine, che mette a dura prova non solo la popolazione e l'FBI, ma anche il rapporto incerto e altalenante che unisce Ty e Zane. I due uomini si ritrovano nei guai fino al collo, costretti a brancolare nel buio in cerca dei bombaroli e dei rapinatori, e con un solo modo per raggiungere vivi la luce in fondo al tunnel: chiudere gli occhi e fidarsi l'uno dell'altro.
Lucia in Love
by Heather GrahamEnjoy this classic romance with an edge of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham, now available for the first time in ebook!In town for a family reunion, Lucia Lorenzo crashes into bed at her cousin’s condo…but wakes up next to someone who is definitely not her cousin. It’s Ryan Dandridge, the infuriating ex who still sets her aflame. Dealing with Ryan amid the antics of the extended Lorenzo clan is hard enough, and then disturbing events suggest Lucia has a dangerous stalker. Maybe it’s a good thing Ryan is at her side, after all…Originally published in 1988