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Awakening His Shy Cinderella (Cinderellas in the Spotlight #1)
by Sophie PembrokeCan a festive flirtation last…After the final cracker has been pulled?Damon knows Rachel’s always prioritized her family’s needs above her own. But one close encounter between them changes everything… It’s time for Rachel to step out of her comfort zone! Damon usually steers clear of commitment, but neither can resist indulging in a very temporary affair! Only, when the time comes, can he walk away from the captivating woman he’s discovered?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Cinderellas in the SpotlightBook 1: Awakening His Shy Cinderella
Awakening His Shy Duchess (The Irresistible Dukes #1)
by Christine MerrillComprised with a sexy Regency duke…A panicked escape…ends in a surprising proposal! Evan Bellwether, the Duke of Fallon, is stunned when Madeline Goddard takes a tumble attempting to flee a ball...and accidentally falls into him! But that&’s the least of the duke&’s worries when the compromising situation forces them somewhere Evan didn&’t want to be—the altar! At first, his new bride appears painfully shy. Could the key to discovering the real Maddie lie with unlocking the passion of their marriage? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Irresistible DukesBook 1: Awakening His Shy DuchessBook 2: A Duke for the Penniless Widow
Awakening His Shy Vet: A Stolen Kiss With The Midwife / Awakening His Shy Vet (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Shelley RiversThey’re looking for a fresh start……with each other?After the tragic death of his wife, horse trainer Kern MacKinley shut himself off from the world—and love. Until the arrival of vet Ruby Day… Ruby may be reserved, but she has an unrivaled way with animals. Soon Kern discovers it’s not just her patients that Ruby has the ability to heal. But once he lets Ruby in, there’s no going back… Can he heal her, too?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Awakening Mercy
by Angela BensonCeCe has a good job, a blossoming real estate career, and a precious four-year-old son. When she meets the charming and dedicated Nate Richardson, she dares to believe that God can turn the ashes of her past into a joyous tomorrow. Nate Richardson, director of a social services center in inner-city Atlanta, isn't interested in dating. He's still picking up the pieces of a devastating breakup, trying through God's grace to move ahead. Why, then, does the beautiful, vivacious CeCe captivate him? Nate and CeCe soon realize that God has brought them together to give them a future and a hope. But a dark secret from the past threatens to shatter their shared dreams. CeCe confronts a painful truth: In order to fully receive God's mercy, she must extend mercy to those who have hurt her. Can she give up her quest for revenge and surrender to God's plan?
Awakening the Alpha
by Carolina ValdezCan men who each bridge two worlds make a life together?Blaze Canis is doing what he loves best. As a shooting range instructor just outside Yellowstone National Park, the former Navy SEAL sniper is still handling firearms. When Shoshoni native Logan Rider walks into his class one morning, the attraction each man feels for the other is sudden, almost mystical. Since Blaze’s teammates never knew he was gay, let alone a werewolf, he’s confident in hiding his wolf nature from Logan, too.But will keeping his secret work, or will it blow up in Blaze’s face as his relationship with the American native deepens?
Awakening the Duchess (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Eva ShepherdA marriage of convenience…and unexpected desiresIf Oliver Huntsbury, Duke of Somerfeld, hadn’t burst into Arabella van Haven’s backstage dressing room, her father would not have been able to blackmail them into marriage. His wealth has finally secured her a titled husband! Arabella is determined to be a wife in name only, their marriage unconsummated. But once they’re alone together, she knows this experienced, seductive, charming man could undermine her resolve so easily…
Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress
by Melanie MilburneThe only man to tempt her... Miranda Ravensdale's first experience of love ended in tragedy, so she vowed to bury her heart along with her memories. No man has ever broken through Miranda's quiet facade...until billionaire Leandro Allegretti, her own personal kryptonite! A childhood friend, Leandro has watched Miranda close herself off over the years. He knows what it's like to have a shadow cast over your life, so he plans to tempt her back into the light. On the French Riviera, under the pretense of cataloguing his art collection, Leandro will coax Miranda's dormant sensuality into life...kiss by seductive kiss...
Awakening the Shifter: An American Witch In Paris Awakening The Shifter
by Jane GodmanA forbidden love grows between a tiger shifter and a werewolf who must work together in order to find future happiness in this paranormal romance.Rock star Khan hides his shifter status behind his bad-boy reputation. But the weretiger is floored by the combined beauty and talent of singer Sarange Tsedev . . . who doesn’t know she’s a wolf! Their chemistry is potent, but tigers and wolves don’t mix. Still, Khan’s and Sarange’s past and present are linked; it will take their combined magical abilities to create a future together.
Awakening the Shy Miss (Wallflowers to Wives #2)
by Bronwyn ScottSeduced by the prince Dimitri Petrovich, Prince of Kuban, is unlike any man seamstress Evie Milham has ever met. Exotic and charismatic, he's paying a visit to her sleepy country village. Yet one glimpse of the prince's melting brown eyes and shy Evie's heart races like never before... Dimitri is no stranger to desire, and he knows innocent Evie wants him! Before he returns to his homeland, he must decide-resist Evie's siren call, or give her pleasure beyond her wildest, hottest imaginings!
Awakening the Shy Nurse: Awakening The Shy Nurse (medics, Sisters, Brides) / Saved By Their Miracle Baby (medics, Sisters, Brides) (Medics, Sisters, Brides #1)
by Alison RobertsOne stolen kiss……and they’re both in deep water!Sensible Annalise has always played it safe, but when she accepts a job as nurse aboard a cruise ship, her guard is instantly disarmed by the ship’s playboy doctor! She’s never felt so alive and liberated, but Hugh Patterson has no interest in putting down roots. Their fling may be temporary, but is falling for Hugh a complication she’s ready to embrace? A Medics, Sisters, Brides novelMedics, Sisters, Brides duetBook 1 — Awakening the Shy Nurse Book 2 — Saved by Their Miracle Baby “Overall, Ms. Roberts has delivered a delightful read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong from the moment they meet…the romance was heart-warming….”—Harlequin Junkie on Melting the Trauma Doc’s Heart“I read this in one sitting. This was such a heart-felt story. I loved the characters. The author really did a fantastic job…. I highly recommend this story to anyone. It was a real treat to read.”—Goodreads on Pregnant with Her Best Friend’s Baby
Awakenings
by Tara LarsonSean Morgan is wealthy, good-looking, and smart, so the world should be his oyster, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, Sean's the one stuck in the tiny shell his rich, conservative family forced him into. He'd love to break away from law school--and his girlfriend--to pursue life as a maybe-gay photographer, but he doesn't have the guts... until he meets sexy bartender-slash-artist Adam while on vacation with Lindsey. His connection with Adam convinces Sean he needs to live a more authentic life, but how does his heart's desire measure up against his family's expectations? It isn't in Sean to rock the boat, but Adam isn't going to wait around forever. If Sean doesn't stand up for who he is and what he wants, he'll miss out on what could be his only shot at a happy ending.
Awakenings and French Songs
by Nell IrisIggy Wilker never expected his 36th birthday to turn into an existential crisis. When Iggy’s friends celebrate him with his usual favorite pastime -- drinking, dancing, and willing guys -- he suddenly wants nothing to do with any of it. He’s fed up and ready for something else. The question is what?Ronan Clenney has had his eye on his neighbor forever, but as a single father of a precocious eleven-year-old, he’s never believed he stands a chance. But over a late night cup of tea, it seems circumstances have changed. Is this the right time, finally?Iggy has never believed in romance, but can Ronan show him he’s wrong? That love is a real thing?
Away for the Holidays
by Elliot Arthur CrossShane Sanderson’s first college semester is winding down, and he’s starting to regret ever going to a school halfway across the country. Since he can’t afford a plane ticket home for Christmas, he dreads staying cooped up in his dorm room over the holiday break, knowing his parents and siblings will be together without him.Corey Williams, another freshman, couldn’t be any more different than Shane. There’s no large family waiting to hear from him, only postcards from his last foster family. He plans on making the best of any situation, but a hard life has taught him to expect people will let him down. Shane meets Corey through his roommate in an embarrassing, naked moment, and the two are instantly attracted to each other. But Shane deals poorly with various dramas and the constant pressure of the lonely holidays approaching, and he finds himself snapping at Corey, potentially ruining their burgeoning friendship.While helping a friend, Shane learns about the myth of the Krampus, an ancient horned monster who teaches snotty children the meaning of Christmas. But it will take more than a myth for Shane to accept missing his family. Will the homesick freshman learn his lesson in time to salvage a relationship with Corey, or will he forever feel like he’s away for the holidays?
Away from Home
by Rona JaffeThree young and successful couples have come to the exotic shores of Rio, Brazil, to live and work in the late 50s. The new city offers them an escape--a private paradise where the pleasures and customs of a vibrant culture can ease the loneliness, pain, and stress from their former American lifestyles. But as they become swept up in the colorful madness of Carnival, their expatriate dreams quickly begin to disintegrate, and secrets from their past begin to resurface. Now, so far away from home and in a foreign land, they have become strangers to one another and have to find themselves once again. Sophisticated and expertly crafted, Away from Home is an engrossing read about rediscovering one's identity in unfamiliar cities and circumstances.
Awkward (Smith High)
by Marni BatesI'm Mackenzie Wellesley, and I've spent my life avoiding the spotlight. But that was four million hits ago. . .Blame it on that grade school ballet recital, when I tripped and pulled the curtain down, only to reveal my father kissing my dance instructor. At Smith High, I'm doing a pretty good job of being the awkward freshman people only notice when they need help with homework. Until I send a burly football player flying with my massive backpack, and make a disastrous--not to mention unwelcome--attempt at CPR. Just when I think it's time for home schooling, the whole fiasco explodes on Youtube. And then the strangest thing happens. Suddenly, I'm the latest sensation, sucked into a whirlwind of rock stars, paparazzi, and free designer clothes. I even catch the eye of the most popular guy at school. That's when life gets really interesting. . .."Fans of Meg Cabot will find Marni's voice equally charming and endearing."--Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author
Awkwardly Ever After (Smith High #4)
by Marni Bates"Fans of Meg Cabot will find Marni's voice equally charming and endearing." --Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling authorIt's prom season at Smith High School and love is in the air. . .for some people.Melanie Morris knows she shouldn't keep flirting with her best friend's brother, Dylan Wellesley, even though the last thing she feels is "sisterly" around the cute soon-to-be freshman. But attending prom with somebody else might mean losing him for good. . . Isobel Peters accepts the fact that she's a huge geek, but she never expected renowned player, Spencer King, would want to get his hands on. . .her reputation. What begins as a bargain could turn into something real--or a Notable disaster! Corey O'Neal is dating the boy of his dreams, rockstar Timothy Goff. But it isn't easy to trade in anonymity for instant celebrity status, especially now that swarms of protesters want them both banned from prom. Dating Prince Charming in real life is a whole lot harder than it sounds in fairytales. Happily ever after? Try awkwardly ever after! "Relatable characters, hot guys, and sassy high school drama!" --Seventeen Magazine on Invisible"Light and fun. . .Notable captures the essence of today's teen culture." --VOYA on Notable
Awoken by Revenge
by Kali AnthonyGet swept up in this dramatic enemies-to-lovers romance novel.All he wants is revenge…until he wants her.Claiming Easton House will be billionaire Matteo Bainbridge&’s revenge on the family that rejected him. Evicting the home&’s sole occupant? A minor detail. Then he meets Louisa Cameron and realizes his hunger for her could be the chink in his ruthless plan for vengeance.Hidden away on the grand estate, innocent Louisa escapes her traumatic childhood by illustrating beautiful fairy-tale realms. Then the outside world intrudes in the form of tycoon Matteo and the astonishing passion he awakens in her. Will surrendering to him destroy her—or set this Cinderella free?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Axes and O's
by Kayla GrosseA vanilla businessman experiences a spicy bi-awakening when he gets snowed-in with a lumberjack couple in this MMF romance buzzing on BookTok.Picture being snowed in with a pair of loggers who look like they&’ve stepped right out of your steamiest daydreams. Nathan Clark didn&’t plan on crashing his car and winding up at Fox and Morgan Malone&’s cabin, but here he is—stranded with a married couple just days before Christmas. And they&’re eyeing him like he&’s the perfect tree to climb. Fox, with his tattooed, rugged allure, and Morgan, with her sweet and sultry charm, are making Nathan question everything he thought he knew about himself. It might&’ve started with a simple offer to stay warm, but now Nathan&’s facing a proposition that could change his life forever. This Christmas, Fox and Morgan are ready to swing their axes, and Nathan&’s about to find out just how deep their roots run.
Ay, pasión: Historias que enamoran
by Cristina Bajo Gloria V. Casañas Florencia BonelliHistorias de amor, deseo y seducción escritas por las autoras argentinas más reconocidas del género: Cristina Bajo, Florencia Bonelli, Gloria V. Casañas, Gabriela Exilart, Gabriela Margall, Anabella Franco, Graciela Ramos, Mirta Pérez Rey, Andrea Milano, Fernanda Pérez, Mariana Guarinoni, Camucha Escobar y María Border. ¿Quién no recuerda el hormigueo en el estómago del primer amor? ¿A quién no se le cortó la respiración por el ser amado o sintió una daga en el corazón al verse traicionada? Un amor no correspondido, una segunda oportunidad, un matrimonio roto, un reencuentro luego de décadas de silencio, un flechazo inesperado de los que te cambian la vida en un instante... Este conjunto de relatos nos sumerge de lleno en la belleza de enamorarse, en la desesperación que nos atormenta cuando algo sale mal y en las dudas que nos aquejan al decidir hasta dónde arriesgarnos. Y como el amor sólo puede sentirse si está bien narrado, Ay, pasión reúne trece relatos que nos transportan a un mundo de amor, deseo y seducción de la mano de las más talentosas autoras románticas.
Ay, pecados: Historias que enamoran
by Cristina Bajo Gloria V. Casañas Mariana GuarinoniEn estos cuentos se desatan pasiones ocultas, se revelan secretos inconfesables y los personajes se entregan a hacer realidad sus deseos más profundos. ¿Cuánto estamos dispuestos a arriesgar por amor? ¿Hasta dónde se puede llegar por celos? ¿Se perdona una traición? Una mujer casada sucumbe al deseo y no quiere que amanezca. Dos compañeros de trabajo se miran de verdad por primera vez. Un hombre perfecto esconde un pasado aterrador. Una segunda oportunidad, una pasión inconfesable, una traición que deja heridas, un matrimonio roto. Los relatos que integran este libro están atravesados por los pecados del amor, tan subjetivos y únicos como cada historia que se construye de a dos: la venganza, la renuncia, la pasión, el desenfreno, la infidelidad, la codicia, la mentira, el engaño. Ay, pecados reúne catorce cuentos de todas las épocas escritos por las autoras románticas más talentosas: Cristina Bajo, Gloria V. Casañas, Fernanda Pérez, Gabriela Exilart, Gabriela Margall, Camucha Escobar, Graciela Ramos, Magda Tagtachian, Mariana Guarinoni, Carlota del Campo, María Border, Mirta Pérez Rey, Anabella Franco y Andrea Milano.
Ayako
by Osamu TezukaLong considered as one of Osamu Tezuka&’s most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama to drive the plot. Ayako, pulls no punches, and does not allow for gimmicks as science-fiction or fantasy may. Instead Tezuka weaves together a tale which its core simply focuses on a single family, a family that could be considered a metaphor for a rapidly developing superpower.Overflowing with imagery of the cold war seen through Japan&’s eyes, Ayako is firmly set in realism taking inspiration from a number of historical events that occurred over the American occupation and the cultural-revolution which soon followed. Believed to be Tezuka&’s answer to the gekiga (dramatic comics) movement of the 60&’s, Ayako should be considered one of the better early examples of a seinen (young adult) narrative to be published.Initially set in the aftermath of World War II, Ayako focuses its attention on the Tenge clan, a once powerful family of landowners living in a rural community in northern Japan. From the moment readers are introduced to the extended family, it is apparent that the war and American occupation have begun to erode the fabric that binds them all together. The increasing influence of political, economic and social change begins to tear into the many Tenge siblings, while a strange marriage agreement creates resentment between the eldest son and his sire. And when the family seems to have completely fallen apart, they decide to turn their collective rage on what they believe to be the source of their troubles—the newest member of the Tenge family, the youngest sister Ayako.
Ayala's Angel
by Anthony TrollopeThis is Trollope's eightieth tale. Though it is the work of an older man, it is perhaps the brightest and freshest novel he ever wrote. The story of a young woman forced to choose a husband from among three unsavory men, the novel is remarkable for its wealth of minor characters and it romantic exuberance.
Ayesha At Last: A Novel
by Uzma JalaluddinPride and Prejudice with a modern twist AYESHA SHAMSI has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job so she can pay off her debts to her wealthy uncle. She lives with her boisterous Muslim family and is always being reminded that her flighty younger cousin, Hafsa, is close to rejecting her one hundredth marriage proposal. Though Ayesha is lonely, she doesn’t want an arranged marriage. Then she meets Khalid who is just as smart and handsome as he is conservative and judgmental. She is irritatingly attracted to someone who looks down on her choices and dresses like he belongs in the seventh century. When a surprise engagement between Khalid and Hafsa is announced, Ayesha is torn between how she feels about the straightforward Khalid and his family; and the truth she realizes about herself. But Khalid is also wrestling with what he believes and what he wants. And he just can’t get this beautiful, outspoken woman out of his mind.
Ayesha at Last: A Novel
by Uzma JalaluddinAs seen on The Today Show! One of the best summer romance picks!One of Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2019!A modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love.Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job so she can pay off her debts to her wealthy uncle. She lives with her boisterous Muslim family and is always being reminded that her flighty younger cousin, Hafsa, is close to rejecting her one hundredth marriage proposal. Though Ayesha is lonely, she doesn't want an arranged marriage. Then she meets Khalid, who is just as smart and handsome as he is conservative and judgmental. She is irritatingly attracted to someone who looks down on her choices and who dresses like he belongs in the seventh century.When a surprise engagement is announced between Khalid and Hafsa, Ayesha is torn between how she feels about the straightforward Khalid and the unsettling new gossip she hears about his family. Looking into the rumors, she finds she has to deal with not only what she discovers about Khalid, but also the truth she realizes about herself.
Azabache (Caribes #3)
by Alberto Vázquez-FigueroaTercera entrega de la saga «Cienfuegos», esta novela narra las aventuras de su protagonista desde que conoce, por primera vez en su vida y para su sorpresa y estupor, a una mujer negra de carne y hueso «¿Negra? -se asombró Cienfuegos, incapaz de aceptar lo que acababa de oir-. ¿Pretender hacerme creer que eres una mujer y además negra?». Pero, naturalmente, el canario no pone objeciones: «cada cual escoge el color de piel que más le gusta -sentencia-. Y el tuyo es el más sufrido; se ensucia menos»... En el indómito Nuevo Mundo ambos se enfrentarán a peripecias y peligros extremos, así como a una relación muy peculiar.