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One Sweet Ride: Play-By-Play Book 6 (Play-By-Play #6)
by Jaci BurtonOne Sweet Ride is the sixth sizzling, exciting novel in the Play-By-Play series from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Perfect for fans of Lori Foster, Maya Banks and Jill Shalvis.To get what you want, you have to move fast. Gray Preston was born into money, but he's built his racing empire on hard work and muscle. And now that Gray has millions of fans, his senator father sends one of his aides, Evelyn Hill, to elicit Gray's help in garnering votes for the upcoming national election. The more time Evelyn spends with Gray, the more she wants him. But any desire that threatens to derail the carefully laid plans for her future in politics is a dangerous one. With the passion Gray and Evelyn share running hotter than either imagined, one of them is going to have to compromise, or else run the risk of losing more than their hearts.Want more sexy sporting romance? Don't miss the rest of this steamy series which began with The Perfect Play. And check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames.
One Sweet Southern Summer (Blossom Branch)
by Janice Maynard"I can't wait for another visit to Blossom Branch!" —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorTwo lives spent searching. One summer to never forget. Life in Blossom Branch hasn&’t always been sweet for Leah Marks. Growing up in the shadow of her overachieving siblings, the shy psychology grad has struggled to find her own place in the world. So when she inherits a long-forgotten summer camp, Leah sees an opportunity to help other kids who are struggling—and maybe find happiness for herself. Her plan takes an unexpected turn, however, after a scorching encounter with the local fire chief, Lucas Carter. He&’s brave, he&’s kind…and he&’s not quite ready to settle down. Leah is drawn to the rugged firefighter—but she fears she&’ll be burned if she gets too close. Still, Leah and Lucas can&’t help but fall harder for each other, until the ill-fated uncertainty of their future can no longer be ignored. As another sizzling summer unfolds in Blossom Branch, will they both finally find the home—and the love—they&’ve been searching for? Bonus novella!Ice cream store owner Ginny Black is so close to getting her happily-ever-after, she can practically taste it. And then she learns she's pregnant. So when her dream guy, a successful local woodworker, asks her to move in with him, is it because it&’s the right thing to do...or because he loves her?Blossom BranchBook 1: The Runaway Bride of Blossom BranchBook 2: One Sweet Southern Summer
One Tall, Dusty Cowboy (Men of the West #31)
by Stella BagwellSADDLE UP FOR THE LOVE OF A LIFETIME After losing her heart-and her baby-to a disastrous romance, Lilly Lockett has her mind on only one thing: her job. She's come to the Silver Horn Ranch in Nevada to look after the Calhoun family patriarch, nothing more. But when she encounters rakish ranch foreman Rafe Calhoun, it's fireworks at first sight! Playboy Rafe knows his grandfather's new nurse is all wrong for him. He decided long ago that relationships just aren't in the cards. A few dates, then move on-that's been his motto. But an attempt at a casual affair with Lilly soon becomes all too serious...for both of them. And soon Rafe has to make a choice: to keep flying solo, or risk everything for a future with the woman he's come to love.
One Thing Stolen
by Beth KephartSomething is not right with Nadia Cara. While spending a year in Florence, Italy, she's become a thief. She has secrets. And when she tries to speak, the words seem far away. Nadia finds herself trapped by her own obsessions and following the trail of an elusive Italian boy whom only she has seen. Can Nadia be rescued or will she simply lose herself altogether? Set against the backdrop of a glimmering city, One Thing Stolen is an exploration of obsession, art, and a rare neurological disorder. It is a celebration of language, beauty, imagination, and the salvation of love.
One Tongue Singing
by Susan MannCamille Pascal, a young, unmarried French nurse comes to South Africa with her father and her small daughter, Zara, during the closing years of the apartheid regime. The family settles amongst a wine-growing community in the Western Cape where they become involved in the lives of victims of the System. Interwoven with Camille's story is that of Jake Coleman, a painter with an international reputation, a deep-seated fear of failure, and a complicated private life. It is in the exclusive Jake Coleman School of Art that Zara, now a talented artist in her late teens, decides to enrol. She is a feral, troubled girl, obsessed with scenes of violence, and quite unlike anything Jake has encountered. One Tongue Singing explores some of the different faces of power, both in the ways it operates between individuals and in societies. It is written with economy, humanity and a hard brilliance, and it announces a distinctive new voice from South Africa.
One Tricky Tooth (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Meredith Johnson Alice CaryNIMAC-sourced textbook. Hands OFF! Ava's loose tooth is driving her crazy. So is her family. Their ideas for helping her tooth come out are scary and weird!
One True Friend
by James Cross Giblin Joyce HansenAmir has finally landed in a good place. His new foster parents, the Smiths, are loving and kind, and he has been reunited with his youngest brother, whom the Smiths have raised since babyhood. Amir knows he should be happy, but he is uncomfortable around the Smiths, and his little brother doesn't even remember him. If only Amir could find the rest of the siblings he was separated from when his parents died, perhaps he would feel more at ease. Luckily, he has someone he can open his heart to-his friend Doris, who lives in his old Bronx neighborhood. The two of them share all their feelings and concerns in frequent letters. But when Doris writes Amir that a friend has been experimenting with drugs, unpleasant memories rise to the surface of his mind. In this long-awaited companion to The Gift-Giver and Yellow Bird and Me, Amir not only must find a way to come to terms with his family's past, but he must also determine where his true home is.
One True Friend
by Joyce HansenAmir has finally landed in a good place. His new foster parents, the Smiths, are loving and kind, and he has been reunited with his youngest brother, whom the Smiths have raised since babyhood. Amir knows he should be happy, but he is uncomfortable around the Smiths, and his little brother doesn't even remember him. If only Amir could find the rest of the siblings he was separated from when his parents died, perhaps he would feel more at ease. Luckily, he has someone he can open his heart to his friend Doris, who lives in his old Bronx neighborhood. The two of them share all their feelings and concerns in frequent letters. But when Doris writes Amir that a friend has been experimenting with drugs, unpleasant memories rise to the surface of his mind. In this long-awaited companion to The "Gift-Giver" and "Yellow Bird and Me", Amir not only must find a way to come to terms with his family's past, but he must also determine where his true home is.
One True Loves
by Elise BryantFrom the author of Happily Ever Afters comes another irresistible YA romantic comedy full of self-discovery and Black love—and a dreamy European cruise. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, Jenny Han, and Stephanie Perkins, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances.Lenore Bennett has always been a force. A star artist and style icon at her high school, she’s a master in the subtle art of not giving a . . . well, you know what. But now that graduation is here, she’s a little less sure.She’s heading to NYU in the fall with a scarlet U (for “undeclared”) written across her chest. Her parents always remind her that Black kids don’t have the luxury of figuring it out as they go—they have to be 110 percent prepared. But it’s a lot of pressure to be her ancestors’ wildest dreams when Lenore’s not even sure what her dreams are yet.When her family embarks on a post-graduation Mediterranean cruise, her friend Tessa is sure Lenore’s in for a whirlwind romance. But Lenore knows that doesn’t happen to girls like her.Then she meets Alex Lee. After their parents bond over the Cupid Shuffle, she ends up stuck with him for the remainder of the cruise. He’s a hopeless romantic and a golden boy with a ten-year plan. In short, he’s irritating as hell.But as they get to know each other during the picturesque stops across Europe, Alex may be able to help Lenore find something else she’s been looking for, even if she doesn’t want to admit it to herself: love.
One True Thing
by Anna QuindlenWhen Ellen, a hard-driving achiever, reluctantly interrupts her career to care for her terminally ill mother, she learns much about herself, her parents and their relationship and what life's important issues really are.
One True Thing: A Novel (Large Print Bks.)
by Anna QuindlenNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “[Anna Quindlen] writes passionately . . . painstakingly uncovering all the intensity, suspicion and primitive love that bonds mothers and daughters.”—The Boston Globe Ellen Gulden is enjoying her career as a successful magazine writer in New York City when she learns that her mother, Kate, is dying of cancer. Ellen’s father insists that she quit her job and return home to become a caregiver. A high-powered career woman, Ellen has never felt she had much in common with her mother, a homemaker and the heart of their family. Yet as Ellen begins to spend time with Kate, she discovers many surprising truths, not only about herself, but also about the woman she thought she knew so well. Later, when Ellen is accused of the mercy killing of her mother, she must not only defend her own life but make a difficult choice—either accept responsibility for an act she did not commit or divulge the name of the person she believes committed a painful act of love. Praise for One True Thing “A triumph.”—San Francisco Chronicle “We leave One True Thing stimulated and challenged, more thoughtful than when we began.”—Los Angeles Times “Like a brush with mortality, One True Thing leaves the reader feeling grateful, wide awake, lucky to be alive.”—Michael Chabon “It calls you back for another read. . . . This is a book of catharsis.”—The Denver Post “Fiercely compassionate and frank.” —Elle
One Twin Too Many (Mary Kate and Ashley, Two of a Kind
by Megan StineMy Pokey Valentine Oh no! Mary-Kate and Ashley have to do history projects. But Ashley's found a way to make her project fun--she's partners with Pokey Valentine, the boy of her dreams! It's the perfect way to get close to him. The only problem is, Pokey would rather get close to someone else. . . someone named Mary-Kate!
One Two Three: A Novel
by Laurie FrankelFrom Laurie Frankel, the New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is, a Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Pick, comes One Two Three, a timely, topical novel about love and family that will make you laugh and cry...and laugh again.In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does...Everyone knows everyone in the tiny town of Bourne, but the Mitchell triplets are especially beloved. Mirabel is the smartest person anyone knows, and no one doubts it just because she can’t speak. Monday is the town’s purveyor of books now that the library’s closed—tell her the book you think you want, and she’ll pull the one you actually do from the microwave or her sock drawer. Mab’s job is hardest of all: get good grades, get into college, get out of Bourne.For a few weeks seventeen years ago, Bourne was national news when its water turned green. The girls have come of age watching their mother’s endless fight for justice. But just when it seems life might go on the same forever, the first moving truck anyone’s seen in years pulls up and unloads new residents and old secrets. Soon, the Mitchell sisters are taking on a system stacked against them and uncovering mysteries buried longer than they’ve been alive. Because it's hard to let go of the past when the past won't let go of you.Three unforgettable narrators join together here to tell a spellbinding story with wit, wonder, and deep affection. As she did in This Is How It Always Is, Laurie Frankel has written a laugh-out-loud-on-one-page-grab-a-tissue-the-next novel, as only she can, about how expanding our notions of normal makes the world a better place for everyone and how when days are darkest, it’s our daughters who will save us all.
One Waltz with the Viscount (The Cinderella Shepherd Sisters)
by Laura Martin"Martin begins her 'Cinderella Shepherd Sisters' series with this steamy forbidden love historical romance."— Library JournalCinderella&’s accidental waltz…With the viscount everyone wants!Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister—even breaking into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing viscount!Henry&’s tedious evening among the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he&’s meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Cinderella Shepherd SistersBook 1: One Waltz with the Viscount
One Week Girlfriend: A Novel (One Week Girlfriend #1)
by Monica MurphyIf you love Jessica Sorensen, Abbi Glines or Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster, you'll love New York Times bestseller Monica Murphy, who took the New Adult genre by storm with the deeply emotional, completely addicting story of Drew and Fable, beginning with One Week Girlfriend.Temporary. That's the word I'd use to describe my life right now. I'm temporarily working double shifts - at least until I can break free. I'm temporarily raising my little brother - since apparently our actual mother doesn't give a crap about either of us. And I always end up as nothing but the temporary girlfriend - the flavour of the week for every guy who's heard the rumour that I give it up so easily.At least Drew Callahan, college football legend and local golden boy, is upfront about it. He needs someone to play the part of his girlfriend for one week. In exchange for cash. As if that's not weird enough, ever since he brought me into his world, nothing really makes sense. Everyone hates me. Everyone wants something from him. And yet the only thing Drew seems to want is...me.I don't know what to believe anymore. Drew is sweet, sexy, and hiding way more secrets than I am. All I know is, I want to be there for him - permanently.Don't miss the rest of the intensely passionate One Week Girlfriend series: Second Chance Boyfriend, Three Broken Promises, Drew + Fable Forever and Four Years Later, as well as Monica's sexy Fowler Sisters trilogy and her breathtaking Reverie Series.
One Week In December
by Holly Chamberlin"Can Santa bring you a husband?"Montana winters are harsh but bad weather won't get in the way of the Calders' Christmas reunion. Patriarch Chase Calder is determined to make this holiday the happiest yet-especially for his daughter Cat. And Chase knows the best gifts aren't always done up in paper and ribbon. . . It's high time for widowed Cat to have a man in her life again whether she'll admit it or not. Chase has been thinking long and hard and he's got a plan-one he's far too wise to reveal to his stubborn little darlin'. And as the magical season begins with a glorious snowfall the Calders share a host of surprises-including a mystery solved a special visitor and the greatest gift of all: love the forever kind. . . Praise for Janet Dailey's Christmas Novels"Dailey's charming tale sparkles with romance. . . the perfect holiday read. "-Romantic Times on Eve's Christmas"A good old-fashioned Christmas gift. "-Publishers Weekly on Happy Holidays
One Week in Venice with the CEO
by Kate HardyOne week to save her palazzo……and heal her heartPenniless contessa Serafina Ardizzone needs to rebuild her family&’s crumbling palazzo in Venice, and she has just one week to persuade handsome CEO Gianni Leto to help! Neither are looking for anything more than a business relationship—this is strictly professional. But as Venice casts its spell and they dance under the moonlight in St. Mark&’s Square, romance is in the air… Can the next seven days together change their lives—forever? &“Oh, I really enjoyed this one. Kate Hardy is such a fabulous author. She created credible, likeable characters, a well-developed plot, and some emotional depth. It was a very satisfying read.&”-Goodreads on Surprise Heir for the Princess &“I seldom give 5 star ratings, but this lovely tale certainly deserves it. I highly recommend this charming book. You will be uplifted….&”-Harlequin Junkie on A Will, a Wish, a Wedding
One Week to the Wedding: An unforgettable story of love, betrayal, and sisterhood (Misty Point #1)
by Olivia MilesKate Daniels couldn't be more excited to be planning her best friend's wedding...in theory. Lately, just thinking about gowns and centerpieces makes her want to hide under the covers with her dog and a good book --one that doesn't include a romantic plot, thank you very much. Maybe it's because her fiancé cheated. Or maybe it's because he cheated with her younger sister, Charlotte. Or maybe it's because her newfound reputation as jilted wedding planner isn't exactly doing wonders for her career. Charlotte knows she messed up. Big time. But she also knows something Kate doesn't-something that might bring them close again, if her sister will ever take her calls. But as time passes and silence grows, Charlotte begins to realize she can't hide from her problems forever, and that sometimes the only place to run is home. With the wedding only a week away, Kate expects a few surprises. But what she doesn't expect is to find herself believing...in the strength of family, and the possibility of finding love again. In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Kristan Higgins, comes the first in a new women's fiction novel from Olivia Miles.
One Week with the Best Man: Breaking Bailey's Rules One Week With The Best Man A Ceo In Her Stocking (Brides and Belles)
by Andrea LaurenceA fake relationship gets all too real in a sparkling romance that’s “equal parts fun, sexy, and poignant” from the author of Thirty Days to Win His Wife (Fresh Fiction).Pretend to be famous bachelor Julian Cooper’s girlfriend? Some women might be thrilled with the request—not Gretchen McAlister. Her job is planning weddings, not being the best man’s date. But after Julian’s latest celebrity breakup, “ordinary” Gretchen is the perfect PR ploy. Julian is against the whole plan . . . until he meets Gretchen. Honest and beautiful—even beneath her fancy makeover—his new “girlfriend” makes him want something more, something real . . . Enjoy “Reclaimed by the Rancher,” a special Texas Cattleman’s Club: Lies and Lullabies bonus prequel short story from Janice Maynard“I absolutely loved this book from the start. It was captivating, fast-paced . . . I would recommend One Week with the Best Man by Andrea Laurence if you enjoy the fake relationship trope.” —Harlequin Junkie
One White Dolphin
by Gill Lewis Raquel AparicioA mother dolphin and her albino calf are in peril in this heart-pounding adventure from the author of the acclaimed Wild Wings.Kara is not sorry she punched Jake in the nose--she simply couldn't stand to hear him say one more nasty thing about her missing mother, or her out-of-work father...or her. But it's more than a broken nose to Jake's family: It's fuel for the fire. They've had it with Kara's family and their devotion to protecting marine life and saving the reef. Dredging the reef will mean fisherman can reel in more money. That's what the town needs. But what the town gets is an unexpected new kid, a Paralympics sailing hopeful named Felix. When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Felix and Kara work with vets and specialists to save her and reunite her with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef. Written by a veterinarian and brimming with bravery and beauty, this story of friendship, family, and community taps into the radiance of nature and dives into the important, timely issue of environmental protection and ecology.
One White Dolphin
by Gill Lewis Raquel AparicioA mother dolphin and her albino calf are in peril in this heart-pounding adventure from the author of the acclaimed ecological novel Wild Wings.Kara is not sorry she punched Jake in the nose--she simply couldn't stand to hear him say one more nasty thing about her missing mother, or her out-of-work father...or her. But it's more than a broken nose to Jake's family: It's fuel for the fire. They've had it with Kara's family and their devotion to protecting marine life and saving the reef. Dredging the reef will mean fisherman can reel in more money. That's what the town needs. But what the town gets is an unexpected new kid, a Paralympics sailing hopeful named Felix. When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Felix and Kara work with vets and specialists to save her and reunite her with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef. Written by a veterinarian and brimming with bravery and beauty, this "poignant and satisfying story about acting for the greater good" (Publishers Weekly) taps into the radiance of nature and dives into the important, timely issue of environmental protection and ecology.
One Whole and Perfect Day
by Judith ClarkeIn this Michael L. Printz Honor Book, Lily wishes she could be like the other girls in her class. But how can she? As the only sensible person in her family, she never has time to hang out with friends. Someone has to stay home to look after her brother. Maybe she should fall in love! What could be less sensible that that? When her grandmother invites the whole family to a party, Lily cannot imagine how they will make it through the day. Her mother is always bringing home strange people. Lily doesn't even know her father . Her grandfather has disowned her brother. Her brother has a new girlfriend that no one has met. To top it all off, that day when her eye caught Daniel Steadman's just for a moment, she felt all woozy inside. If that was love, she isn't sure she likes the feeling. As the party approaches, all Lily can hope for is one whole and perfect day. Is it too much to ask?
One Wild Wedding Weekend: A Passionate Rivals to Lovers Romance
by Janice MaynardThese business rivals can&’t stand each other, but one weekend at the same wedding proves some conflicts can only be solved in the sheets! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard! Daley Martin&’s sister is marrying Tristan Hamilton&’s brother. They&’re normally business rivals…but now they&’re maid of honor and best man! Despite finding Tristan infuriatingly arrogant, Daley will have to remain civil through the wedding weekend. But when their unacknowledged attraction erupts into a blistering night of passion, they vow, for countless reasons, to end things after the wedding.Their intentions are upended, though, when Tristan&’s boss makes an offer to buy Daley&’s company that&’s too good to refuse. Now, keeping their minds on business will be daunting, and avoiding each other—and the heat still raging between them—will be impossible!Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.
One Wild Word Away
by Geffrey DavisWhen tensions veer between hope and despair, the ensuing fracture can swing like a scythe and cut a ragged seam between past and present. In One Wild Word Away, Geffrey Davis weaves a deft set of poems about illness, family, loss, and rebirth. The luxurious sonics and crisp descriptions in each line are haunted by grief and buoyed by love as the speaker confronts generational trauma and the loss of a loved one while in the process of raising his own son.
One Wish
by Maria DuffyWhen her daughter finally starts asking questions about her father, Becky goes in search of answers - but nothing could prepare her for what she discovers...A heartfelt, uplifting story of second chances and new beginnings.Becky is used to her young daughter asking tricky questions, but lately Lilly has become fascinated by one in particular - why she doesn't have a father. And Becky realises that it's not a subject she can ignore for much longer.What Becky remembers about Lilly's dad would fit on a Post-it: his name is Dennis, he's a successful property developer - and he doesn't know he has a daughter. And when she finally locates him, he's not at all what she expected.Dennis might not be everyone's idea of the perfect dad. But as Becky gets to know him, she begins to wonder if she was wrong not to let him into Lilly's life before now. And she can't help but think about her own family, the people she left far behind.Is it ever too late to change your mind, and welcome someone from your past into your present?