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Arrows
by Melissa GorzelanczykA modern cupid story set in present-day Wisconsin combining the fantastical elements of Greek mythology with the contemporary drama of MTV's Teen Mom.People don't understand love. If they did, they'd get why dance prodigy Karma Clark just can't say goodbye to her boyfriend, Danny. No matter what he says or does or how he hurts her, she can't stay angry with him . . . and can't stop loving him. But there's a reason why Karma is helpless to break things off: she's been shot with a love arrow. Aaryn, son of Cupid, was supposed to shoot both Karma and Danny but found out too late that the other arrow in his pack was useless. And with that, Karma's life changed forever. One pregnancy confirmed. One ballet scholarship lost. And dream after dream tossed to the wind.A clueless Karma doesn't know that her toxic relationship is Aaryn's fault . . . but he's going to get a chance to make things right. He's here to convince Danny to man up and be there for Karma. But what if this god from Mount Olympus finds himself falling in love with a beautiful dancer from Wisconsin who can never love him in return? This fast-paced debut novel explores the internal & external conflicts of a girl who finds herself inexplicably drawn to a boy who seemingly doesn't reciprocate her feelings, touching on the issues of love, sex and responsibility, with a heroine struggling to control her destiny--perfect for fans of Katie McGarry's novels and MTV's 16 and Pregnant.
Arrêt papillon: Qui sauve qui ?
by Mignon MykelQuelle année infernale ! Pour être franc, je dirais plutôt une vie infernale. Pendant des années, ma valeur s’était évaluée grâce à deux choses : être le gardien de but des Enforcers de San Diego et l’époux — maintenant ex-époux — de la fille aînée des MacTavish. Les regrets pèsent lourd, ils m’écrasent. À présent, je me retire sur l’île boisée où ma famille aimait passer les vacances quand j’étais petit. Disparaître des feux des projecteurs. Me rapprocher de mes racines. Je suis prêt à passer le reste de ma vie seul là-bas, en reclus. Mais je l’ai rencontrée. Timide. Prudente. Et époustouflante. Je devrais rester loin. Elle n’a pas besoin de mon lourd passé. Mais, bon sang, impossible de résister. Arrêt papillon est une histoire contemporaine indépendante, sur Jonny Prescott, un gardien de but divorcé des Enforcers de San Diego. Vous avez peut-être déjà lu et aimé son histoire dans les autres livres des frères Prescott, mais ces lectures ne sont pas requises pour lire Arrêt papillon.
Arsonists Anonymous
by Nora SnowdonWhat’s a girl supposed to do when she finds herself inadvertently starting fires? Lucinda Dawson becomes a firefighter to help mitigate her guilty conscience. But she gets more than she bargained for when she signs on with the Seattle Fire Hall headed up by the ruggedly handsome Captain Josh Reynolds.To make matters worse, she is assigned part time to work with Arson Inspector Byron Morgan. A man used to making his own rules, Byron both threatens and thrills her. But is his interest in her merely a ploy in his own game to beat out his old rival.Lu must fight more than fires in her struggle to keep her secret safe and her heart secure.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Art Series Bundle (Art Series #5)
by Andrew GreyThe Art Series CollectionArt and love intersect in this series by beloved author Andrew Grey. In Legal Artistry, Dieter Krumpf is in search of the family art collection left behind when fleeing the Nazis and recruits lawyer Gerald Young to his cause; while trying to reclaim the paintings, they may just find something even more precious—love. In Artistic Appeal, Brian Watson has taken over the case, but he suspects that his good friends Gerald and Dieter have ulterior motives for inviting him to their Christmas party; when he meets deaf art restorer Nicolai, they’ll have to break down each other’s defenses to build a new relationship. In Artistic Pursuits, FBI agent Frank Jennings and Interpol agent Leslie Carlton meet for an investigation and one night of passion, but when their case heats up again, they find their feelings getting in the way of their jobs. And in Legal Tender, when Timothy finds of cache of coins in his deceased grandfather’s possession, he sets out to solve the mystery and meets Joiner, a man determined to help Timothy on his quest.. and to steal Timothy’s heart.
Art Theft 101
by Edward KendrickVampire Philip Archer and his team of successful art thieves -- black panther shifter Duff, ghost Rob, and Duff's human girlfriend Liddy -- are asked by the handsome Ian Croft, a potential client, to break with tradition and rescue a kidnapped child. When the caper turns out rather differently than expected, Philip is bitterly reminded why he has remained single for so long. Yet, surrounded as he is by loving friends, he is not desperate. This is why, when he meets the newly-made vampire Ephram, he suppresses his attraction and focuses on being a mentor to the Fledgling.Ephram was turned by Virgil Ionescu, an ancient vampire known for casting off his Children before they are ready. Living off the streets, Ephram's future is precarious until he meets Philip. Ephram is immediately attracted to Philip and only too happy to be taken under his wing and taught the skills of surviving in modern New Orleans.But Philip keeps secrets. Ephram can sense it, but he can't penetrate the thousand-year-old Philip's reserve. What will Ephram do when he discovers the big secret his new group of friends are keeping from him? Will his love for Philip trump all, or will he betray them? And, to complicate matters, Ionescu arrives unexpectedly in town, coming to check on his Child.
Art for Art's Sake
by Karma EastwickIn the quaint, sleepy college town of Huntsville, history has an eerie way of repeating itself generation after generation ...When in-the-closet college student Matthew Rhodes arrives at the old building in the town's historical district, little does he realize his life is about to take a sudden and dramatic turn. He is certainly prepared to earn extra income by posing nude for erotica artist Skylar Novak, and definitely anxious to discover if the sexy and reclusive man has an interest in him other than one of an artistic nature. But things get complicated when Matthew meets a handsome stranger lurking outside the artist's door. A stranger who has a sudden and compelling effect on him before disappearing in the blink of an eye.Matthew and Skylar quickly discover they share both an uncontrollable and supernatural bond with each other, leading to a red-hot and steamy affair, but they also realize they are mysteriously linked to the stranger. Is he even a man at all, or could he be an entity from another plane of existence with lecherous designs of his own? And could his connection to Matthew and Skylar have historical significance, involving an elaborate and desperate plan that has miserably failed every generation for centuries?Before the situation can drive him insane, Matthew is determined to open his mind to new possibilities and learn the whole truth. But in doing so, will his burgeoning love and unquenchable sexual appetite for Skylar, the man of his dreams, suffer in the process? Or will his actions secure their love for eternity?
Art of Affection
by Ellen ButlerHolly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce from an abusive husband and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track while trying to raise her young daughter. She shares a nanny with LAPD detective Gary Sumner, whose wife ran off to France with another man, abandoning him and his daughter.With full-time careers to juggle, Gary and Holly end up relying on each other to help keep watch over their girls, who've become fast friends. The platonic co-parenting roles they've adopted are perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.When a Christmas wish puts the children in danger, Holly and Gary are forced to set aside their trust issues and work as a real team to keep their families safe. But can they overcome their baggage enough to open up their hearts to love?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Art of Affection
by Ellen ButlerHolly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce from an abusive husband and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track while trying to raise her young daughter. She shares a nanny with LAPD detective Gary Sumner, whose wife ran off to France with another man, abandoning him and his daughter.With full-time careers to juggle, Gary and Holly end up relying on each other to help keep watch over their girls, who've become fast friends. The platonic co-parenting roles they've adopted are perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.When a Christmas wish puts the children in danger, Holly and Gary are forced to set aside their trust issues and work as a real team to keep their families safe. But can they overcome their baggage enough to open up their hearts to love?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Art of Affection
by Ellen ButlerHolly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce from an abusive husband and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track while trying to raise her young daughter. She shares a nanny with LAPD detective Gary Sumner, whose wife ran off to France with another man, abandoning him and his daughter.With full-time careers to juggle, Gary and Holly end up relying on each other to help keep watch over their girls, who've become fast friends. The platonic co-parenting roles they've adopted are perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.When a Christmas wish puts the children in danger, Holly and Gary are forced to set aside their trust issues and work as a real team to keep their families safe. But can they overcome their baggage enough to open up their hearts to love?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Art of Death (Art of Death and Bonds of Death #1)
by Ana BoschDespite the support of his rich older boyfriend, starving artist Riley Burke is determined not to be a trophy--hence his second job as a nude model at the local art school. It's important to him that he pay his own way, so when the artist Coliaro requests a private modeling session with him, he jumps at the chance to earn some real cash. Then he hears the rumors--that Coliaro is undead. That his worshippers perform rituals to fill him with life energy. That every time he paints a male nude, the painting transforms to depict a gruesome murder. And that shortly after, a young man turns up dead. The source of these rumors is a man named Westwood, who claims to be an instructor at the school and warns Riley not to get involved. Riley ignores the advice--but when the rumors pan out and another murder looms, he turns to Westwood for help. Westwood is clearly keeping secrets. He's dangerous, and Riley doesn't know if he can be trusted--which makes him all the more attractive. Riley is in way over his head... and his involvement with the undead may make him the ultimate target.
Art of I Love You
by Chronicle BooksA valentine of a book brimming with contemporary art celebrating matters of the heart. Flowers, hearts, doilies, chocolates, and couples holding hands are all reinvented here with a cool modern twist, creating a new visual vocabulary to express all those tender sentiments we can&’t quite find the words for. Featuring contributions by such beloved artists as Gemma Correll, Julia Rothman, Rifle Paper Co., and many more, this showcase of talent will tug at the heartstrings and delight the eyes. Chock-full of page after page of inventive ways to say &“I Love You,&” this little treasure will win the heart of any art lover—and the heart of that special valentine.
Artes maritales mixtas para una fugitiva
by Zebina GuerraUna novela desacomplejada y divertidísima, con diálogos y personajes muy gamberros y con historias de amor de lo más bizarro y desaforado. A Sara la han echado del trabajo. Era organizadora de bodas en la empresa de Barcelona más importante del sector. Pero cometió un error. O dos. Mientras su vida se hunde por momentos, enfrentada a una querella estratosférica y viendo truncada también una incipiente historia de amor con el que fue su jefe, le llega una llamada que lo cambiará todo. Sara debe volver a su pueblo natal, Villajúbilo de Polvadares, donde le surge la oportunidad de montar una boda hortera. Esta nueva etapa vital, que transcurre entre viñedos y verbenas, quizá le sirva a Sara para reconectar con sus raíces y con los amigos de la infancia. Con algunos más que con otros, si es que logra deshacerse de su «yo» de la gran ciudad. «Después de pasar varios siglos en el autobús, por fin enfilamos la carretera sin asfaltar que accedía a Villajúbilo , levantando nubes de polvo a nuestro paso. Sí, amigos, aquella era la estampa. Estábamos tan aislados de la civilización que estaba segura de que ni Google podría encontrarnos. Era perfecto.»
Artfully Yours
by Joanna LowellSparks fly between a lordly art critic and a lady forger in this enthralling Victorian historical romance from the author of The Runaway Duchess. Nina Finch isn't suited for a life of crime. Raised by her art-forger brother, she can paint like Botticelli. But she'd so much rather be baking gooseberry tarts. She finally has the money she needs to open her own bakery. Unfortunately, her brother's carelessness lands her—and their forgeries—directly under the nose of London's most discerning art critic, Alan De'Ath. De'Ath knows the paintings are fake. He doesn't know that Nina had a hand in their creation. In fact, he offers her a job in his household. Accepting it is the most dangerous thing she has ever done.... Alan takes pride in seeing things other people miss. He plans to catch the forger and cement his reputation. There's only one problem: the closer he gets to the beguiling woman he hired, the less he trusts his perspective. Nina isn't what she seems. But despite their false start, she just might hold the real key to his heart. As Nina and Alan&’s attraction grows, divided loyalties threaten to pull them apart and shatter their worlds. They&’ll lose everything, or discover how powerful true love can be....
Arthur: Prince of the Roses
by Alison WeirArthur: Prince of the Roses by bestselling historian Alison Weir is an e-short and companion piece to her stunning novel, Katherine of Aragon, the first in a spellbinding six-novel series about Henry VIII's Queens. Fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick will love this insight into the story of this ill-fated Tudor prince. 'You are the first prince of my line, the Tudor line.' Arthur, the first Tudor prince, is raised to believe that he will inherit a kingdom destined to be his through an ancient royal bloodline. He is the second Arthur, named for the legendary hero-king of Camelot. To be a worthy ruler, he must excel at everything - and show no weakness. But Arthur is not strong, and the hopes of England weigh heavy on his slight shoulders. And, all the while, his little brother Harry, the favoured, golden son, is waiting in the wings.Praise for Alison Weir and Katherine of Aragon: 'A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable Queen. . . I was gripped [from] start to finish' Mavis Cheek'Well-researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping'Yet again, Alison Weir has managed to intertwine profound historical knowledge with huge emotional intelligence, to compose a work that throws light on an endlessly fascinating historical figure. Yet her real gift in all of this is making it feel so fresh and alive' Earl Spencer'This exquisite book charts the rise and fall of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine. . . A fascinating insight into this period of our history. Weir's undeniable strength is her immaculate description, enabling the reader to be transported back to Tudor England' Sun'Weir manages to untangle the complex web of 16th-century politics, shown through Katherine's duties as ambassador, and her astute reading of the games being played. This adds greatly to the heft of the character, demonstrating what a competent woman she was becoming' Herald Scotland'Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen is a true tour de force. Finely crafted, this novel is wonderful historical fiction and an outstanding introduction to the Six Tudor Queens series' Queen Anne Boleyn Blog'Known for bestselling historical biographies, Alison Weir is in command of her detail . . . her handling of Katherine's misery and dignified response to her predicament is very touching' Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail
Artifacts of An Ex
by Jennifer ChenIn the tradition of Jenny Han and Emma Lord, Jennifer Chen’s Artifacts of an Ex is a story of love, art, and finding your way when everything you know has changed completely.When Chloe Chang gets dumped via USPS after moving across the county from NYC to LA, her first instinct is to throw her box of memories in the garbage. Instead, she starts buying other teenagers’ break-up boxes to create an art exhibit, Heartifacts. Opening night is going great, until she spots Daniel Kwak illicitly filming his best friend’s reaction to his ex’s box. When she tries to stop him, an intense discussion ends up launching a creative partnership and friendship… and a major crush for Chloe.There’s just one problem: Daniel is dead set on not being another rebound.Five times he’s been the guy who makes the girls he’s dating realize they want to get back with their ex. And he refuses for there to be a sixth. She insists she’s over her ex, but when he shows up unexpectedly with his new girlfriend, it turns out Daniel was right. She isn’t ready for a new relationship.She throws herself into making Heartifacts successful, but flashy influencers threaten her original vision of the exhibit. To create the exhibit she’s always wanted, Chloe needs to go back to basics, learn to work with artists in a more collaborative way, and discover what love can be. Only then will she convince Daniel she’s truly ready for everything they could be to one another.
Artificial Heart
by T. A. CreechIn a future where the United States is slowly rebuilding itself, Omega Travis Danten is a big city cop sent to a seemingly desolate city on the edge of the Waste. This desert is full of undesirables, and it’s only a matter of time before they wreak havoc. But, Omegas are always assigned Alphas, and his new partner’s job is to protect him.But SdAI Alpha Virgil is not at all amused with the partner who chose him. Travis is willful and naive to the dangers a homicide detective faces here, and it makes Virgil’s job that much harder. And Travis, of course, is human and develops feelings, feelings that go beyond the rules about Omega/Alpha partnerships.Travis and Virgil have to find common ground, find a killer, and find space for each other in their own hearts, even if one is artificial.
Artillero
by Kathi S. BartonHodge tardaría en acostumbrarse a la familia de Gunner. Había utilizado un poco de magia para ayudar a Raven a dar a luz a sus gemelos sin ningún dolor. Los obispos la acosaban, queriendo respuestas que Hodge no estaba dispuesta a dar. Era una solitaria, y le costaría acostumbrarse a toda esa gente que la rodeaba. Gunner sentía lo mismo y le dijo a su familia que se fuera a casa. Su madre no estaba muy contenta con eso. Para el mundo, Gunner estaba retirado del servicio militar, pero era demasiado bueno en su trabajo como para dejarlo. Alguien había puesto precio a la cabeza de Gunner. Sólo tenía que averiguar quién. Habían estado cerca una vez, pero Hodge había percibido la amenaza y se había ocupado de ella. Pero eran inevitables más intentos. ¿Podría Hodge intervenir la próxima vez?
Artistic Appeal (Art Series #2)
by Andrew GreyAn Art Series novelBrian Watson knows close friends Gerald Young and Dieter Krumpf have an ulterior motive when they invite him to their Christmas party. Brian has taken over the case to secure the return of the famous painting called The Woman in Blue to Dieter, but they don't want Brian to be all work and no play. They intend to set him up with a friend, but he's not who catches Brian's eye. Instead, it's Nicolai, the deaf art restorer caring for the works already returned to Dieter. But pursuing Nicolai won't be easy. A year ago Nicolai had to fight to regain his independence after a bad break-up, and he's reluctant to give up his freedom a second time. Plus, Brian has competition in Justin, Nicolai's ex, who wants him back badly. Nicolai's reluctance isn't the only roadblock. Brian was married to a woman for almost ten years. Now he has to confess to his mother, his ex-wife, and his young daughter that he loves a man--all while conducting a potentially groundbreaking court case and trying to convince Nicolai that love isn't about co-dependence, it's about support.
Artistic License: A Novel
by Katie FfordeSingle, thritysomething Thea traded her promising career as a photographer for the quiet countryside of the English Cotswalds. But when she meets a promising, sexy Irish painter while vacationing in Provence, her creative spirit is unexpectedly reawakened. Impressed by Rory's charm, but even more taken by his talent, Thea is determined to showcase his paintings for the art world. Resisting his sex appeal, convincing him to forgo the London art scene, and transforming an abandoned building into a cutting-edge gallery in the less-than-hip countryside all give Thea more of a challenge than she bargained for.Add to the mix a group of old friends, some reluctant teens, a passel of puppies, and a new romantic prospect or two, and Katie Fforde's latest novel delivers art, friendship, love, sex, and delicious new beginnings.
Artistic Pursuits (Art Series #3)
by Andrew GreyAn Art Series novelFrank Jennings is an FBI agent looking for redemption. Leslie Carlton is an Interpol agent looking for a thief. Attraction flares from the moment they meet on a case searching for a stolen triptych of unique Tiffany windows, but after a single night of stunning passion, Leslie is called back to London to continue his search there. When the case heats up again, Leslie returns to the States--and to Frank--but their investigation is complicated by their tumultuous feelings. Is it possible for two dedicated detectives to pursue each other while they're tracking down stolen art and the unscrupulous man who steals it?
Artsaj
by Magda TagtachianUna travesía hacia una tierra en lucha para sanar las heridas y encontrar el amor. Alma Parsehyan padece dolores en el abdomen. Un sufrimiento ancestral que viene de que su familia fue víctima del genocidio armenio. Ella también vivió su propio infierno y escapó. Pero necesita sanar. Así, emprende un viaje hacia Artsaj. La guerra se interpondrá y Alma volverá a sobrevivir, aunque esta vez gracias al amor. Alma Parsehyan padece dolores en el abdomen: literalmente siente un vacío en el vientre. Un sufrimiento ancestral. Su familia fue víctima del genocidio perpetrado por el Imperio otomano, actual estado turco, contra el pueblo armenio. Ella también vivió su propio infierno y pudo escapar de él. Pero aún necesita sanar. Cerrar un círculo. Así emprende un viaje hacia Artsaj, un territorio históricamente armenio y en lucha permanente, en donde se reunirá con su prima Nané, que ha logrado formar una familia. La guerra se interpondrá en la travesía y Alma volverá a convertirse en una sobreviviente, aunque ahora gracias al amor. Una vez más, Magda Tagtachian logra narrar con maestría los conflictos geopolíticos y bélicos actuales del Cáucaso Sur, una zona de frontera caliente y en la que, sin embargo, hay lugar para la ternura y la pasión. Y para curar las heridas que no cicatrizan hasta conectar con el origen.
Arya
by M. L. Rosado A. CelyAs hot as Miami's dating scene can be, Arya finds herself out of luck when it comes to men. She is an accomplished therapist, has amazing friends, and a positive outlook on life. After the wedding of her dreams, she thought she had it all, but destiny had its own plan. It all started with her ex-husband. He abandoned her after only being married for a short period of time. Arya gave him the most precious thing she had other than her heart: her virginity. Now dealing with divorce and all the sadness and struggles that came with it, she finds herself living alone for the first time in her life. She is ready to conquer as many men as she can in the endless quest to find the right guy. Arya's life has gone from sweet and innocent to reckless and naughty. Eric is a struggling single father working two jobs to make ends meet. Max, his son, is the greatest thing in his life. Eric has been alone for a few years and is realizing that his tiny family of two is lacking something. Eric’s hot Australian body, accent, and tattoos catch Arya's attention as soon as she lays eyes on him. The two unexpectedly find each other, causing them to become inseparable despite the many things that want to tear them apart. Will they be able to make their relationship work? Can love be enough to overcome all odds?
Arya Khanna's Bollywood Moment
by Arushi AvachatSave the Date meets Never Have I Ever in this sparkling debut rom-com about a high school senior whose life suddenly gets a Bollywood spin when her sister gets engaged.Shaadi preparations are in full swing, which means lehenga shopping, taste testing, dance rehearsals, and best of all, Arya’s sister Alina is home. The Khannas are together again, finally, and Arya wants to enjoy it. So she stifles her lingering resentment towards Alina, plays mediator during her sister’s fights with their mother, and welcomes her future brother-in-law with open arms. (Okay, maybe enjoy isn't exactly right.)Meanwhile at school, Arya’s senior year dreams are unraveling. In between class and her part-time gig as a bookshop assistant, Arya struggles to navigate the aftermath of a bad breakup between her two best friends and a tense student council partnership with her rival, the frustratingly attractive Dean Merriweather.Arya is determined to keep the peace at home and at school, but this shaadi season teaches Arya new realities: Alina won’t always be in the bedroom down the hall, Mamma’s sadness isn’t mendable, friendships must evolve, and life doesn’t always work out like her beloved Bollywood movies. But sometimes, the person you least expect will give you a glimpse of your dream sequence just when you need it most.Structured like a Bollywood film (entertaining intermission included!) Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment will make you swoon, laugh, cry, think, nod your head in agreement, and quite possibly make you get up and dance.
Arándanos con mandarina (Un té con amor #Volumen 2)
by Mar P. ZabalaLlega Mar P. Zabala con la segunda entrega de la serie «Un té con amor». Un amor del pasado y un guapo vikingo convertirán todo en un triángulo amoroso. «-Puedes estar tranquila. Tu sangre y la de los tuyos, es venenosa para los de mi especie. -¿La sangre de mi familia? ¿Por qué? ¿No estamos ricos? -No me has entendido. No me puedo creer que Margarita no te dijera nada, ella sabía lo que eras, estoy seguro -insistió Jaime negando con la cabeza-. Me refiero a los que son como tú, mejor dicho a las que son como tú. Sois todas mujeres. -¿Quiénes? -Hadas. Agatha, eres un hada.» La abuela de Agatha ha muerto de forma inesperada, sumiéndola en una profunda tristeza que no la deja vivir. Recordando que su querida abuela evocaba con cariño un viaje a Escocia de su juventud, decide seguir sus pasos y viajar a Inverness. Allí conoce a Jaime, un guapo highlander, por el que empezará a sentir algo más que amistad. Al regresar de su viaje, vuelve a reencontrarse con Börg, un conocido de su pasado por el que no sentía más que desprecio, y ahora hace que su corazón este divido entre el atractivo escocés y el apuesto vikingo. El triangulo amoroso se complicará aún más, al descubrir que los tres son más de lo que aparentan.
As Advertised
by J. T. MarieNicole Hunley is perfectly happy being single, thank you very much. But her brother Kevin, who works at an advertising firm and is married with three kids, can't understand why she isn't interested in falling in love. His new coworker Lori reminds him so much of his sister that he knows they would be perfect for each other. The trouble is convincing Nicole to give Lori a chance.Under the pretense of a summer cookout, Kevin lures Nicole to his house to meet Lori. But Nicole won't be fooled so easily. She is bound and determined not to enjoy herself, and she already knows she won't like Lori. She comes only for the free food, which makes it all the more surprising when she connects with a gorgeous woman at the drinks table. Forget Lori -- this is the woman Nicole wants to spend the rest of the evening with.Is Kevin's matchmaking attempt a success? Or does Nicole find romance on her own? or maybe some things truly are as advertised.