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The Temptation: The Anglian Detective Agency Series (The\anglian Detective Agency Ser. #2)
by Vera MorrisSomeone knows what happened . . .1971. David was thirteen when he went missing two years ago. It's now up to Laurel Bowman and Frank Diamond, partners in the newly formed Anglian Detective Agency, to find him.But how do you solve a cold case with no leads? Could it have anything to do with the brutal deaths of three local residents?As their first big case unravels, they uncover a circle of temptations, destruction and deceit. But the closer they get to solving the case, the more exposed they are to danger. And now both Laurel and Frank's lives are at risk . . .Readers LOVE Vera Morris's Anglian Detective Agency series:'I sat up to past midnight reading this book' *****'Full of twists and turns' *****'A book you just know you are going to like from the 1st page' *****'A perfect detective novel' *****'I started it early one morning and had finished it by bed-time that same day!' *****'A super read' *****'This book stands head and shoulders above the rest in this overcrowded genre' *****'Absolute must read' *****
The Temptation: The Anglian Detective Agency Series (The Anglian Detective Agency Series #2)
by Vera MorrisSomeone knows what happened . . . Vera Morris brings us the second thrilling instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series.Someone knows what happened . . .1971. David was thirteen when he went missing two years ago. It's now up to Laurel Bowman and Frank Diamond, partners in the newly formed Anglian Detective Agency, to find him.But how do you solve a cold case with no leads? Could it have anything to do with the brutal deaths of three local residents?As their first big case unravels, they uncover a circle of temptations, destruction and deceit. But the closer they get to solving the case, the more exposed they are to danger. And now both Laurel and Frank's lives are at risk . . .Readers LOVE Vera Morris's Anglian Detective Agency series:'I sat up to past midnight reading this book' *****'Full of twists and turns' *****'A book you just know you are going to like from the 1st page' *****'A perfect detective novel' *****'I started it early one morning and had finished it by bed-time that same day!' *****'A super read' *****'This book stands head and shoulders above the rest in this overcrowded genre' *****'Absolute must read' *****(P)2022 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Temptation: Treasures Lost, Treasures Found / Temptation (Special Releases Ser.)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMESocialite Eden Carlbough was born into privilege, but when her beloved father dies suddenly she is shocked to discover the money has run out, leaving her heiress of nothing but debt. Betrayed and abandoned by the man she loved, Eden throws herself into a new life. She invests the last of her money into a girl's camp owned by her best friend Candy and begins work as a camp counsellor. She didn't expect it to be easy, but she never thought the little monsters would literally run her up an apple tree. Eden is equally surprised when she finds herself falling into the capable arms of orchard owner Chase Elliot. And while her handsome neighbour's overbearing ways are highly irritating, Chase's touch ignites feelings that make Eden want to succumb to temptation. Perhaps there's more to life than money after all...Includes a preview of The Witness
Temptation
by Travis ThrasherThe third book in the Solitary Tales series for young adults, Temptation follows the soul-wrenching twists of Chris Buckley's journey as he heads deeper into a darkness that threatens all he loves best. As a reluctant student at Harrington High's summer school, Chris meets a fun-loving senior girl who offers a welcome diversion from Chris's past. Soon Chris no longer searches for the truth about the town of Solitary. He no longer tries to pierce its shadows. He no longer questions his role in its mysteries. He makes a new choice: he runs. What he doesn't realize is that he's running the wrong way--and is very close to being beyond any choices at all.
Temptation Bay (Windfall Island #1)
by Anna SullivanAnna Sullivan brings us the first book in her witty new contemporary romance series set off the coast of Maine. TEMPTATION NEVER TASTED SO SWEET . . . Maggie Solomon has always been one of Windfall Island's favorite daughters. A beautiful, passionate charter pilot who loves this remote Maine island, Maggie has never cared much for outsiders-until her latest passenger arouses the curiosity of the town . . . and something hot and irresistible in Maggie. With his long, lean looks and razor-sharp wit, the man is temptation itself.Cop-turned-PI Dexter Keegan is on a covert mission to solve the case that will make his career: uncovering the identity of the Stanhope heir, kidnapped nearly a century ago. No one on this fiercely protective island can know what he's doing, not even the spirited, blue-eyed beauty who infuriates-and excites-Dex. As the desire between them ignites, Maggie becomes the key to the case . . . and the target of an unknown enemy. Now Dex will do anything to protect the woman he's come to love-even risk his own life.
The Temptation of Dr. Colton: Playing With Fire The Temptation Of Dr. Colton Operation Homecoming Alec's Royal Assignment (The Coltons of Oklahoma)
by Karen WhiddonThe Coltons of Oklahoma series continues...and for one Colton doctor, the prognosis is deadly... After a hit-and-run, all the frightened victim can remember is the handsome Dr. Eric Colton, who rescued her. She has no identity and no memory, other than the flash of a gunshot and a man's name. But she knows she's in grave danger. Eric can't explain his irresistible attraction to the mystery woman who, in hours, transforms him from workaholic surgeon to vigilant bodyguard. He can't let her out of his arms, not when danger stalks her. But why? What lies hidden in her mind? Eric doesn't know what she's forgotten, but he knows people will kill to ensure she never remembers...and it's up to him to stop them.
The Temptation of Forgiveness: 10-copy Signed Carton (A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery #27)
by Donna LeonThe New York Times–bestselling series transports us to &“Donna Leon&’s enticing, troubled and beautiful Venice . . . Her latest mystery is one of her best&” (Providence Journal). A New York Times Book Review Best Crime Book of the Year • A New York Times Book Review Editors&’ Choice • A Financial Times Summer Book Pick • A Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine Most Anticipated Mystery of the Year Commissario Guido Brunetti is surprised by the appearance of a friend of his wife&’s, fearful that her son is using drugs and hopeful Brunetti can somehow intervene. When the woman&’s husband is found unconscious with a serious brain injury at the foot of a bridge in Venice after midnight, Brunetti is drawn to pursue a possible connection to the boy&’s behavior. But the truth, as Brunetti has experienced so often, is not straightforward. While Brunetti pursues several false and contradictory leads, he becomes exasperated by the petty bureaucracy that constantly bedevils him and threatens to expose Signorina Elettra, his superior&’s secretary. But steadied by the embrace of his own family and by his passion for the classics, he reads Sophocles&’s Antigone, and, in its light, considers the terrible consequences to which the actions of a tender heart can lead. &“It&’s the living, bleeding humanity of the characters that makes Donna Leon&’s police procedurals so engaging. . . . Tagging along after this sleuth is a wonderful way to see Venice like a native.&” ―The New York Times Book Review &“[A] droll and intelligent series.&” ―The Wall Street Journal &“[A] richly rewarding series . . . from a master of character-rich crime fiction.&” ―Booklist
The Temptation of Rory Monahan (Man of the Month)
by Elizabeth BevarlyHe was a man of books, all right, but Rory Monahan had no explanation for his new reaction to lovely librarian Miriam Thornbury. Something was suddenly different about her. He’d never noticed that her legs were so long…or her lips quite so full.Why, it was almost as if the sultry but sensible Miss Thornbury was trying to seduce him! Well, two could play at this game. After all, he was a scholar—it was time he figured out what was up with her. Even if it took all day—and all night.The things a man will do in the name of research…
Temptation & Twilight (The Brethren Guardians #3)
by Charlotte FeatherstoneA blind and heartbroken lady investigates her ancestor’s secret affair—while being tempted back into her own—in this seductive historical romance.Iain Sinclair, Marquis of Alynwick, is certain there is a special hell for him. An unrepentant rake, he holds nothing sacred—except for beautiful Elizabeth York. For years, Alynwick has tried to forget the woman he loved so well and treated so badly. A woman who could hold nothing in her heart for him but hatred.All of society believes Elizabeth, the blind daughter of a duke, to be a proper young lady. But no one knows of her wanton affair with Alynwick. When Lizzy learns of her ancestor’s ancient diary—filled with exotic tales—she longs to uncover the identity of the unnamed lover within. Claiming to have knowledge of the “veiled lady”, Alynwick offers to help her solve the mystery.Eager to be Lizzy’s eyes, Alynwick brings the seductive text to life, and each night it takes greater effort for her to remember his betrayal. With each whispered word, her resolve gives way, without her knowing that a centuries-old secret will lead them to a present-day danger.
The Temptations of Anna Jacobs: Dangerous Liaisons Book 2 (Dangerous Liasons)
by Robyn DeHartThe second enthralling romance in the Dangerous Liaisons series, filled with passion, danger and intrigue from beloved author Robyn DeHart, for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Laurens, Julie Anne Long and Courtney Milan.When Drew Foster is released from prison, he doesn't much care about salvaging his soiled reputation. Though he's working undercover, everyone in Victorian London believes him guilty of the Jack the Ripper murders and that his brother paid for his 'innocence'.Despite her genteel upbringing, Anna Jacobs is intent on finishing medical school and becoming a physician. Society's ridicule has never bothered her, but when her brother, the Yard's best detective, is scorned for letting Drew go, she confronts the one man who can set the record straight at a ball. She certainly doesn't count on the rogue being dashing and handsome, nor on him stealing a passionate kiss.Anna's brazen contempt for his dangerous reputation captivates Drew, but he is harbouring secrets that make him unfit to court any proper woman. As he finds himself an outsider among his colleagues at Scotland Yard, the feisty beauty offers up her medical knowledge to assist him on the case. But when the real killer returns to London to continue his reign of terror, can Anna find safety in Drew's arms?Experience another thrilling 'dangerous liaison' with the compelling mystery The Secrets of Mia Danvers.
Tempted
by Laurel AmesTHE FORBIDDEN FRUITS WERE THE SWEETESTEvan Mountjoy learned that the moment his hungry heart became aware of Judith Wells. And when she swore she'd belong to no man, her passionate refusals only served to stir his deep and all-consuming desire!Judith Wells had had a taste of love and found it bitter. A second serving would surely prove no different. Yet why then did the irresistible Captain Mountjoy tempt her to once again sample the guilty pleasure with joyous abandon?
The Tempted (Eden's Children Ser. #2)
by Amanda StevensThe frightened woman standing before millionaire Jared Spencer hardly looked like the housekeeper's spirited daughter who'd once captured his heart then betrayed him. But the moment their gazes met, he felt the same fiery, forbidden desire. Tess Campbell had come with a plea to help find her missing child. A child who should have been theirs. Tess tempted fate by going to Jared. But for her little girl, she'd face the devil himself. Jared's millions would fuel the search—but it was the man Tess needed to keep her safe. For when Jared learned her precious secret, he and Tess would be in more danger than their daughter…Previously Published.
Tempted by Desire
by Carole MortimerRead this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!Tempted by the Italian…Suzanne Hammond has spent most of her life alone. Her father hopped from one wife to the next, sending Suzanne to boarding school as soon as he could. So when her father dies and her stepmother unexpectedly invites her on a luxury trip to London, Suzanne jumps at the chance!Meeting suave, Italian Conte Cesare Martino is an added bonus—especially when his desire for Suzanne is as fiery as his touch! But little does Suzanne know that another woman plans to rival her affections…Originally published in 1979
Tempted by Ice (Rock Angels #1)
by Marisa CheneryWhen his gaze meets a woman’s in the audience, Gannon, lead singer for Soar, is immediately taken with her. Something about her draws him like no other human before. An Alte—a winged species that humans have mistaken for angels through chance encounters—he and his bandmates are the last of their kind after an illness had swept through their people.As Gannon grows closer to Arwen, he finds himself fighting to keep his true self hidden. Even more frightening, when they make love, he absorbs her life energy, making him put distance between them or chance killing her. When another of their kind arrives on the scene, the group is shocked. Where has this newcomer been the past thousand years? How did he survive the illness? Then when Arwen comes down with the disease that caused the demise of his people, Gannon is faced with letting her die or risking the rest of humanity to save her.
Tempted by Love: A Montana Heat Novel (Montana Heat #4)
by Jennifer RyanShe was this Montana Man’s greatest temptation . . .Alina Cooke—little sister of his two best friends—is the last woman DEA agent Jay Bennett should be waking up next to on the day of her brother’s wedding. But their powerful attraction ignited a powder keg of desire, and their once simple friendship has just become impossibly complicated.Alina’s always been steady, focused, and lived on the safe side of life. Jay is totally devoted to his dangerous job. She knows a future with him will be filled with worry that one day he won’t come home. She’s done it with her brothers. She’s not sure she can face that uncertainty with the man she loves. Yet being in his arms is a bad idea they keep repeating, again and again.When Alina is run off the road, Jay fears his job has made her a target. But the threat in Alina’s life is closer than they think. As the enemy gets more ruthless, Alina proves she’s no easy target and Jay will do anything to bring them down. Because surviving and being together is the only thing that matters.
Tempted by the Badge (To Serve and Seduce #2)
by Deborah Fletcher MelloProving her innocence…at all costsThe exciting second book of the To Serve and Seduce miniseriesFormer Chicago cop Mingus Black is used to liars. So why does the PI believe a teacher who insists she’s being framed? Joanna Barnes is totally convincing…in more ways than one. The chemistry between Mingus and Joanna becomes perilously potent, but until he can find out who framed her for a heinous crime, everything they love hangs in the balance.
Tempted by Trouble
by Liz FieldingElle Amery has grown up a fighter-her late mother's bad-boy-loving reputation was not the best inheritance....So when smooth-talking Sean McElroy turns up with a pink-and-white ice cream van called Rosie that's apparently hers, Elle tries to ignore the traitorous flicker of attraction!Family-oriented Elle is the last girl Sean should want, but as they embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists, these two misfits may discover they are the perfect fit for each other!
Tempting Danger
by Eileen WilksThe USA Today bestselling author tempts success in this stunning debut novel. National bestselling author Eileen Wilks draws readers into a bold new world where the magical and mundane co-exist in an uneasy alliance--and a cop balanced on her own knife-edged struggle is their only hope against a cold-blooded killer.
Tempting Danger (World of the Lupi #1)
by Eileen WilksNational bestselling author Eileen Wilks draws readers into a bold new world where the magical and mundane co-exist in an uneasy alliance--and a cop balanced on her own knife-edged struggle is their only hope against a cold-blooded killer.
Tempting Evil (Prison Break #2)
by Allison BrennanJoanna Sutton can cope with the fierce winter storm bearing down on the small rural community of Centennial Valley, Montana; the popular romance writer has survived much worse in life. Haunted by the loss of her husband and child, Jo has found refuge at her family's secluded lodge, but her haven soon becomes a hell. During the ferocious blizzard, a local Boy Scout troop is stranded in the wilderness, compelling Jo to spearhead a desperate rescue mission, aided by a newly arrived stranger with an unknown agenda. Meanwhile, Sheriff Tyler McBride hears that three escaped convicts are fast approaching Big Sky Country. Hoping to warn Jo, he faxes over the men's mug shots. But they never reach their intended recipient. Then Tyler makes a shocking discovery: Two people are dead, and a killer is among the group, along with the woman Tyler loves, searching for his lost son. More than one innocent life is at stake. For the sake of those Jo cares about most, and for her own survival, she'll need all the cunning, courage, and passion she can muster to survive the mounting terror. From the Paperback edition.
Tempting Fate
by Carla NeggersIn a town of flamboyance, wealth and family feuds, a mystery of the past is about to resurface.Despite her success as a young entrepreneur, Dani Pembroke is a haunted woman. Long ago her mother vanished without a trace, leaving Dani to live with her wealthy relatives, who have their own questionable pasts. Although the residents of Saratoga, New York, gossip that Lilli Pembroke's disappearance will never be solved, Dani is confident that she will find the truth one day.That day draws near when security expert Zeke Cutler arrives in Saratoga. The two join forces in an effort to find out what really happened to Lilli Pembroke. But Dani is unaware that her fearless partner has his own reasons for uncovering the truth...and that their search is putting them on track to collide with a killer who will do anything to keep that secret buried.
Tempting Fate: A Novel of Romantic Suspense
by Carla NeggersA woman may find the truth to an unsolved mystery if a killer doesn’t stop her in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author.Despite her success as a young entrepreneur, Dani Pembroke is a haunted woman. Long ago her mother vanished without a trace, leaving Dani to live with her wealthy relatives, who have their own questionable pasts. Although the residents of Saratoga, New York, gossip that Lilli Pembroke’s disappearance will never be solved, Dani is confident that she will find the truth one day.That day draws near when security expert Zeke Cutler arrives in Saratoga. The two join forces to find out what really happened to Lilli Pembroke. But Dani is unaware that her fearless partner has his own reasons for uncovering the truth . . . and that their search is putting them on track to collide with a killer who will do anything to keep that secret buried.Originally published in 2008.Praise for Tempting Fate“Neggers’s . . . engaging romantic mystery neatly blends fiction with authentic detail.” —Publishers Weekly“[A] chilling thriller.” —Library Journal
Tempting Fate: The Macgregors (MacGregors Series #2)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEAttorney Caine MacGregor has a reputation for winning - both cases and women. Diana Blade - his new sister-in-law - has heard all about him, and is determined to keep him at arm's length. Caine soon realises his easy charm won't work on the cool and calm Diana. But he can see flashes of warmth and passion behind the ice-queen façade. Now that fate has brought them together, can he tempt Diana to let down her guard? Tempting Fate can be enjoyed as a hugely entertaining standalone novel. It is also the second instalment in the classic The MacGregors series, which begins with Playing the Odds and continues with Tempting Fate, All the Possibilities, One Man's Art, The MacGregor Brides, The Winning Hand, The MacGregor Grooms and The Perfect Neighbour - all available as Ebooks for the first time. And look out for the prequel For Now, Forever, plus the historical MacGregor novel Rebellion and its companion novella In from the Cold. Includes a preview of All the Possibilities
Tempting Fate
by Meryl SawyerAgainst the awesome beauty of Sedona, Arizona, Meryl Sawyer creates a novel exploding with suspense and afire with a woman's awakening passions...
Tempting Fate
by Meryl SawyerAn Arizona journalist enters a world of danger—and desire—when she blows the cover of a deadly covert operative in this spellbinding romantic suspense novel from New York Times–bestselling author Meryl Sawyer Kelly Taylor&’s career as an investigative journalist was derailed by a news story that resulted in tragedy. Now, she&’s back in Sedona lying low as a local reporter for her grandfather&’s paper. But she may get another shot at the brass ring. After vanishing twenty-five years ago, the long-lost son of a powerful state senator has turned up in her Arizona town. With few memories of his childhood, Logan McCord grew up to become a trained killer who fights terrorism. A twist of fate reunites the Special Ops agent with his family, but the homecoming isn&’t what he expected. With his true identity exposed, Logan&’s enemies know where to find him. As Kelly and Logan start to fall for each other, her quest to find an abandoned child takes them to Venezuela. But in Logan&’s dangerous world, there&’s no shortage of enemies who want to make him disappear and nowhere for him and Kelly to hide from a killer whose lust for money and power runs lethally deep.