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Better When He's Bad
by Jay CrownoverWelcome to the Point . . .There's a difference between a bad boy and a boy who's bad. . . . Meet Shane Baxter.Sexy, dark, and dangerous, Bax isn't just from the wrong side of the tracks, he is the wrong side of the tracks. A criminal, a thug, and a brawler, he was the master of bad choices, until one such choice landed him in prison for five years. Now Bax is out and looking for answers, and he doesn't care what he has to do or who he has to hurt to get them. But there's a new player in the game, and she's much too innocent, much too soft . . . and standing directly in his way.Dovie Pryce knows all about living a hard life and the tough choices that come with it. She's always tried to be good, tried to help others, and tried not to let the darkness pull her down. But the streets are fighting back, things have gone from bad to worse, and the only person who can help her is the scariest, sexiest, most complicated ex-con the Point has ever produced.Bax terrifies her, awakening feelings she never thought she'd have for a guy like him. But it doesn't take Dovie long to realize . . . some boys are just better when they're bad.
Better When He's Brave
by Jay CrownoverSome men are just better when they're brave.Welcome to the Point . . .Titus King sees the world in black and white. Right and wrong. Which is why as a teenager he left behind the only family he'd ever known to make a better life for himself. Now a police detective in one of the worst cities in the country, he can't deny his life has turned into a million different shades of gray.The new criminal element in the Point has brought vengeance and destruction right to Titus's front door, and the difference between right and wrong is nothing compared to keeping those he loves alive. To add to his already strained moral compass, the beautiful and mysterious Reeve Black has made her way back to town, and she might be as dangerous to Titus as the guy trying to destroy the Point, because Titus needs her--in more ways than one.Reeve knows all about how ruthless this new threat to destroy the Point can be . . . and instead of running away, she wants to help. She has a lot to repent for and saving the city, plus the hot cop that she hasn't been able to forget, might just be the only way she can finally find some inner peace.With an entire city poised on the brink of war, Titus and Reeve stand in the crossfire--and it will take two brave souls to fight for the ultimate love.
Better With Sprinkles
by Chrissy MunderCollege student Tom Molina isn't too interested when his roommate Derek tries to convince him to leave his books and help out with the campus LGBTA Center's annual Christmas cookie sale. But Derek has an ace in the hole to score the center Tom's grandmother's sugar cookie recipe: fellow volunteer Jeanette's cousin just happens to be the organic chemistry T.A. Tom's been dreaming about. Now Tom just has to hope Isaac is as interested in baking cookies as he is in chemistry and HIV awareness.
Better for Us
by Vanessa MillerRyla Evans is no stranger to tough choices. After growing up watching her mother bounce from one unfaithful man to the next, she's always been determined not to repeat the same mistakes. So when she catches her college-athlete boyfriend cheating on her, all her dreams of love and fidelity are crushed. Saying goodbye to the relationship is Ryla's only option. She resolves never to see Noel again, nor tell him how he has irrevocably changed her future....Following a career-ending injury, former NBA star Noel Carter has worked hard to reconstruct his life. With an eye on a congressional seat, he knows he needs a wife to complete his image. What better choice than the passionate woman who has entered his life once again? Noel has never forgotten Ryla, but she has changed in the past seven years, and she is hiding a little secret that comes with some major consequences. Will their reawakened desire be able to heal past betrayals and broken promises and give them a chance at a bright tomorrow?
Better than Fiction
by Alexa MartinOne of... Amazon's Best Romances of NovemberBuzzfeed&’s New Romances to Read This FallCosmopolitan's Best Books Coming Out In NovemberLove isn&’t always by the book in this charming romantic comedy about a bookseller discovering how to be the main character in her story. As a self-proclaimed book hater and a firm believer that the movie is always better, Drew Young didn&’t anticipate inheriting her grandma&’s bookstore, the Book Nook. She&’s in way over her head even before the shop&’s resident book club, comprising seven of the naughtiest old ladies ever, begin to do what they do best—meddle. Bestselling author Jasper Williams is a hopeless romantic. When he meets Drew at his Book Nook signing event, he becomes determined to show her the beauty of reading. He curates a book bucket list in exchange for her help exploring the local Denver scene for his current manuscript. From going river rafting to trying local restaurants, Drew begins to connect with Jasper in a way she only thought happened in fiction. When messy family ties jeopardize the future of the Book Nook, Drew is caught between a bookshelf and a hard place. She&’s reminded that real life isn&’t always big dreams and sweeping romance. But Jasper is the plot twist she never saw coming and he&’s writing a happily ever after just for them.
Better with Bacon
by Matthew LangWhen Patrick’s long-term girlfriend Li Ling dumps him just as he’s working up the nerve to propose, he ends up drunk on David’s couch—and later in David’s bed. Although initially reluctant to pursue anything beyond a one-time drunken tryst, David throws caution to the wind during an intimate dinner, where the two men also discuss Patrick’s dream of entering the food industry. Just as the friends-turned-lovers are settling into their new romance, Li Ling calls Patrick—she’s pregnant. Convinced the announcement spells the end of their love affair and a return to their platonic friendship, David flees to Sydney to escape his heartbreak. But upon his return to Melbourne, David discovers the situation hasn’t gone the way he’d expected. There might still be a chance for David and Patrick’s dreams to come true if they can forgive each other’s mistakes and move forward.
Betting On Love
by Cheris HodgesWhat Happens In Vegas. . .High-stakes action and even hotter men are all Jade Christian wants now that her scheming boyfriend has aced her out of his bed and their successful company. But her Vegas weekend spree has turned into several nights of steamy commitment-free hookups with easygoing businessman James Goings--and he's becoming the one bet she can't resist . . .Is Just The Beginning. . .Growing up in the shadow of his famous athlete brother taught James that focusing on his career was far safer than trusting beautiful women. His sizzling encounters with Jade could almost change his mind . . . if he wasn't afraid she'd use him for revenge on her ex. But the more he sees of the real, down-to-earth woman behind the seductress, the more James will risk to win her love for a lifetime. . .
Betting on Both
by Sheryl NantusHER BODYGUARD OR THE MUSICIAN...HOW WILL SHE CHOOSE?Heir to her family's hotel legacy, Kat McMaster is ready to take her rightful place as head of the most prestigious McMaster hotel. The only thing standing in her way is her Grandfather's final test: she must prove her skills by resurrecting The Majestic a run-down property in New Orleans.Being well known puts a target on her back so she is assigned a strong, silent, incredibly hot ex-soldier as her security detail. One look at her bodyguard and her blood turns hot. If the lingering looks he keeps giving her is any indication the feeling is mutual.About to give in to her desire Kat meets the The Majestic's passionate manager. Manager by day musician by night he makes it known that he wants Kat in his bed.A strong woman who knows her own mind, she wants The Majestic to be great again and both men to be hers - in her bed and by her side - but will the unconventional relationship work or will everything she has ever worked for fall apart?
Betting on Grace (Sisters of the Silver Dollar #1)
by Debra SalonenThe prophecy: You will marry a prince-but you will have to save him first.Las Vegas restaurateur Grace Radonovic is more than a little surprised when her late father's friend proposes marriage. Wanting to be true to her father's memory and burdened by the weight of her close but overbearing Gypsy family, she accepts.Who is she to turn her back on the dynasty?But the shady lawyer-turned-casino owner is more wild card than king of hearts. And he's more attracted to Grace's dowry to help pay off his blackmailer than the curvy brunette herself. Even the Radonovic matriarch feels something is amiss. So when long-lost cousin Nikolai Sarna visits the Gypsy compound, Grace can't help but wonder if he's actually her destiny. But there's something Nick isn't telling her. A secret that could land Grace in unexpected danger.
Betting on Hope: Betting On Hope, Counting On A Cowboy, And Kissed By A Cowboy (A Four of Hearts Ranch Romance #1)
by Debra CloptonOne clutzy advice columnist. One champion cowboy. And an entire small town rooting for love. Advice columnist Maggie Hope never dreamed she'd be shaking hands with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan over a high-stakes bet, especially one that involves horses. And saddles. And everything else a city girl like Maggie feels uncomfortable around. But after filling in for a coworker and interviewing the handsome cowboy, she finds herself doing just that. Anything to save her advice column. Despite Maggie's two left feet, Tru is bound and determined to bring out her inner cowgirl by teaching her to ride a cutting horse, trained to separate cattle from the rest of the herd. While her riding improves, their attraction intensifi es, but Tru knows he can never let her into his heart--for her own good. In Wishing Springs, a community full of meddling but well-meaning townsfolk, Maggie discovers the home she's always longed for. But she's holding something back--a secret that could destroy her reputation and any future she's ever hoped for with the cowboy she might just love.
Betting on Hope: Betting on Hope, Counting on a Cowboy, and Kissed by a Cowboy (A Four of Hearts Ranch Romance)
by Debra CloptonOne clutzy advice columnist. One champion cowboy. And an entire small town rooting for love. Advice columnist Maggie Hope never dreamed she'd be shaking hands with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan over a high-stakes bet, especially one that involves horses. And saddles. And everything else a city girl like Maggie feels uncomfortable around. But after filling in for a coworker and interviewing the handsome cowboy, she finds herself doing just that. Anything to save her advice column. Despite Maggie's two left feet, Tru is bound and determined to bring out her inner cowgirl by teaching her to ride a cutting horse, trained to separate cattle from the rest of the herd. While her riding improves, their attraction intensifi es, but Tru knows he can never let her into his heart--for her own good. In Wishing Springs, a community full of meddling but well-meaning townsfolk, Maggie discovers the home she's always longed for. But she's holding something back--a secret that could destroy her reputation and any future she's ever hoped for with the cowboy she might just love.
Betting on Love: 4 High-Stakes Romances
by Kristina Knight Danica Winters Katie Kenyhercz Susanne MatthewsHearts are on the line in the casinos and bedrooms of Las Vegas in these four sexy stories of couples taking a gamble on a little fame, fortune, and fun. Enjoy these high-stakes payoffs at a no-risk price:What the Bachelor Gets: Local property developer and sexy Vegas bachelor Gage Reeves is bombarded with a stream of showgirls, local socialites, and entertainers who all expect something from him. All Gage wants is to help an old high school friend, Callie Holliday, make a go of her storefront in his new high-end retail complex. But their wheeling and dealing soon turns from strictly professional to decidedly personal.Winning Streak: As head of public relations for the Las Vegas Sinners, Saralynn Reese is hanging up her party reputation to earn her place in the business world. Her first assignment: clean up the media messes of the team's assistant general manager, Madden Vaughn. He's flirty, impulsive, and high-spirited, but when a gambling addiction spins his world out of control, Saralynn may be the only one with the right sass to save his reputation, and his heart.Winter Swans: Single dad and professional poker player Chance Landon is on a lone-wolf crusade to find his ex-wife's killer. But when his daughter's life is also threatened, he must enlist the help of the beautiful swan-shifting nymph Harper Cygnini. Will Chance gamble on a future that involves falling in love, or is that one bet he is unwilling to take?Just for the Weekend: Multimillionaire Sam Mason is sick of gold diggers. When he meets role-playing kindergarten teacher Cleo James at a sci-fi convention in Vegas, she seems like the real thing. Then - surprise! - he wakes up married to this sexy stranger . . . only to find Cleo has vanished. Is he looking for a swindler or the love of his life?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Betting on Love: 4 High-Stakes Romances
by Kristina KnightHearts are on the line in the casinos and bedrooms of Las Vegas in these four sexy stories of couples taking a gamble on a little fame, fortune, and fun. Enjoy these high-stakes payoffs at a no-risk price:What the Bachelor Gets: Local property developer and sexy Vegas bachelor Gage Reeves is bombarded with a stream of showgirls, local socialites, and entertainers who all expect something from him. All Gage wants is to help an old high school friend, Callie Holliday, make a go of her storefront in his new high-end retail complex. But their wheeling and dealing soon turns from strictly professional to decidedly personal.Winning Streak: As head of public relations for the Las Vegas Sinners, Saralynn Reese is hanging up her party reputation to earn her place in the business world. Her first assignment: clean up the media messes of the team's assistant general manager, Madden Vaughn. He's flirty, impulsive, and high-spirited, but when a gambling addiction spins his world out of control, Saralynn may be the only one with the right sass to save his reputation, and his heart.Winter Swans: Single dad and professional poker player Chance Landon is on a lone-wolf crusade to find his ex-wife's killer. But when his daughter's life is also threatened, he must enlist the help of the beautiful swan-shifting nymph Harper Cygnini. Will Chance gamble on a future that involves falling in love, or is that one bet he is unwilling to take?Just for the Weekend: Multimillionaire Sam Mason is sick of gold diggers. When he meets role-playing kindergarten teacher Cleo James at a sci-fi convention in Vegas, she seems like the real thing. Then--surprise!--he wakes up married to this sexy stranger...only to find Cleo has vanished. Is he looking for a swindler or the love of his life?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Betting on Love: 4 High-Stakes Romances
by Kristina KnightHearts are on the line in the casinos and bedrooms of Las Vegas in these four sexy stories of couples taking a gamble on a little fame, fortune, and fun. Enjoy these high-stakes payoffs at a no-risk price:What the Bachelor Gets: Local property developer and sexy Vegas bachelor Gage Reeves is bombarded with a stream of showgirls, local socialites, and entertainers who all expect something from him. All Gage wants is to help an old high school friend, Callie Holliday, make a go of her storefront in his new high-end retail complex. But their wheeling and dealing soon turns from strictly professional to decidedly personal.Winning Streak: As head of public relations for the Las Vegas Sinners, Saralynn Reese is hanging up her party reputation to earn her place in the business world. Her first assignment: clean up the media messes of the team's assistant general manager, Madden Vaughn. He's flirty, impulsive, and high-spirited, but when a gambling addiction spins his world out of control, Saralynn may be the only one with the right sass to save his reputation, and his heart.Winter Swans: Single dad and professional poker player Chance Landon is on a lone-wolf crusade to find his ex-wife's killer. But when his daughter's life is also threatened, he must enlist the help of the beautiful swan-shifting nymph Harper Cygnini. Will Chance gamble on a future that involves falling in love, or is that one bet he is unwilling to take?Just for the Weekend: Multimillionaire Sam Mason is sick of gold diggers. When he meets role-playing kindergarten teacher Cleo James at a sci-fi convention in Vegas, she seems like the real thing. Then--surprise!--he wakes up married to this sexy stranger...only to find Cleo has vanished. Is he looking for a swindler or the love of his life?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Betting on Santa
by Debra SalonenThe odds are always against her. . . But this time Tessa Jamison isn't leaving River Bluff, Texas, until she finds what she came for: the father of her sister's two-year-old son. And the stand-in Santa at the local church bazaar could be the man she's looking for. Cole Lawry seems an unlikely candidate for instant daddy. What's more, the divorced ex-businessman and consummate poker player insists he's not a father--never has been, never plans to be. Until Tessa calls his bluff. Which means gambling everything she's got. Including her heart.
Betting on Snow
by H. Lewis-FosterOn the advice of his best friend, recent unemployed graduate Paul bets there'll be snow in London on Christmas Day. Four months later, he finds work as an au pair for newly widowed Ben and his two-year-old son. But as Christmas approaches, Paul finds himself looking to Ben for more than just a paycheck.
Betting on Texas
by Amanda ReneeMore Than The Ranch At StakeWhen Miranda Archer bought Double Trouble Ranch, sight unseen, she was eager to leave city life behind and start fresh in the Texas Hill Country. But the property came with some unexpected extras: a few cattle, a couple of horses...and one surly cowboy.From the minute Jesse Langtry first laid eyes on Miranda, she captured his heart. Beautiful and determined, Miranda is everything Jesse wants in a woman. There's just one little hitch. Jesse's dream girl just stole his ranch!Sure that rural life will be too much for Miranda, Jesse bets her that she won't last a month at Double Trouble. If he wins, she'll sell him the land-if she wins, he'll leave for good. Pushing each other away seems to bring them closer-and that's where the real trouble begins!
Betting on You
by Lynn PainterFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Better than the Movies, this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She&’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the centre of a bet while working at a waterpark. When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. They didn&’t get off to the best start but this is a new beginning and whilst they are still polar opposites, she starts to look forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests and their coworkers—particularly two who keep flirting with each other. Charlie insists that members of the opposite sex can&’t just be friends, and Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. So they make a bet on whether or not the cosy pair will actually get together. Soon enough feelings between Bailey and Charlie begin to develop with the help of some &“fake dating&” but Charlie has a secret. A secret that involves Bailey and another bet Charlie may have made. Can the two make a real go of things…or has Charlie&’s secret doomed them before they could start?Pre-order Nothing Like the Movies, the swoony sequel to Better than the Movies and don't miss out on The Do-Over from Lynn Painter!
Betting on You
by Lynn PainterA New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this &“entertaining&” (Publishers Weekly) rom-com in the vein of She&’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. Bailey met Charlie a year ago on the long flight to Omaha, where she moved after her parents&’ divorce. Charlie&’s cynicism didn&’t mix well with Bailey&’s carefully well-behaved temperament, and his endless commentary was the irritating cherry on top of an already emotionally fraught trip. Now, Bailey and Charlie are still polar opposites, but instead of everything about him rubbing Bailey the wrong way, she starts to look forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests and their coworkers—particularly two who keep flirting with each other. Bailey and Charlie make a bet on whether or not the cozy pair will actually get together. Charlie insists that members of the opposite sex can&’t just be friends, and Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. Bailey and Charlie keep close track of the romantic progress of others while Charlie works to deflect the growing feelings he&’s developed for Bailey. Terrified to lose her if his crush becomes known, what doesn&’t help his agenda is Bailey and Charlie &“fake dating&” in order to disrupt the annoying pleasantries between Bailey&’s mom and her mom&’s new boyfriend. Soon, what Charlie was hoping to avoid becomes a reality as Bailey starts to see him as not only a friend she can rely on in the midst of family drama—but someone who makes her hands shake and heart race. But Charlie has a secret—a secret that involves Bailey and another bet Charlie may have made. Can the two make a real go of things…or has Charlie&’s secret doomed them before they could start?
Betting on You
by Sydney LandonIn this seductive new novella from New York Times bestselling author Sydney Landon, Mia Gentry refuses to give up her independence--until Seth Jackson shows her just how hot losing control can be... Living the life of a rich socialite was never in Mia's plans, much to the chagrin of her wealthy parents. She's made her own way, studying computer science at Brown and snagging a coveted position with Danvers International after graduation. Her plan to avoid parental involvement seems to be going well until her mother buys her a date at a charity auction--with the hot resort owner who she's been eyeing on her latest work project. Seth never mixes business with pleasure, but something about Mia drives him to distraction. Giving into his desires for just one night will hopefully clear his head enough to keep his hands off her during office hours. But when one mind-blowing night turns into weeks of flirtation, frustration, and companionship, Mia realizes that their workplace fling may be developing into more--and that Seth might be the perfect man she's been waiting for... Includes a preview of Fighting for You Praise for the Danvers Novels "Wonderful...Landon's foray into contemporary romance has just the right amount of angst, sass, sexiness, humor and of course romance."--Fresh Fiction "If you like the Cinderella style story, this modern day version is sure to be a hit."--Once Upon a Twilight "A hot, sweet, good ride."--Under the Covers Book Blog Sydney Landon is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Weekends Required, Not Planning on You, and Fall for Me. When she isn't writing, Sydney enjoys reading, swimming, and being a minivan-driving soccer mom. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her family.
Betting on a Fortune: Falling For His Unlikely Cinderella (escape To Provence) / Betting On A Fortune (the Fortunes Of Texas: Rambling Rose) (The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose #5)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonThe odds may be against them…but don’t count them out!Seven Days to Land Your ManIn the beginning, Ashley Fortune is furious Rodrigo Mendoza has been hired to consult on her new restaurant, Provisions. She vows to send him packing, but her resentment quickly turns to attraction…and then frustration when the upstanding Mr. Mendoza won’t mix business with pleasure. When her sister gives her a self-help book that promises to win him over in a week, Ashley goes all in to land Rodrigo’s heart…
Betting on a Good Luck Cowboy (Star Valley #2)
by Sara RichardsonA former SEAL and his best friend&’s widow find that the path of healing leads to forbidden feelings in this emotional western romance for fans of Maisey Yates and Jennifer Ryan! For widow Tess Valdez, there are two things keeping her husband&’s memory alive: her daughters and the ranch he loved. And Tess has thrown herself into caring for both. But when the wild horses that roam her land are threatened, Tess seizes the opportunity to become their advocate—and finds a new purpose that is hers alone. She expects resistance from some of the locals, but what she doesn&’t anticipate is needing the one man she can&’t have by her side… No one understands Tess&’s pain better than SEAL Silas Beck. He lost his best friend on the battlefield, and he&’s spent every day since living up to the promise he&’d made Jace to take care of the family he left behind. Falling for Tess was never supposed to happen, and Silas knows he should leave for both of their sakes—but he can&’t say no when she asks him for one last favor. Even if staying means confronting feelings they&’d both rather ignore . . .
Betting on the Cowboy
by Kathleen O'BrienNo resisting this cowboy!Brianna Wright has ventured to the Bell River Ranch to make peace with her sister. With enough time here in Colorado, Bree might accomplish that goal and forget the mess of her business back in Boston. Of course, none of that will happen if she lets herself get distracted by a certain gorgeous and charming cowboy-Grayson Harper. Really, resisting a guy as carefree as he is should be easy for someone as responsible as Bree.But it's clear Gray has his sights set on her, and his determination is stronger than Bree thought! As they work together on the ranch, she realizes there's more to Gray than his footloose facade suggests. If that's true, he just might win her over!
Betting on the Maverick: Betting On The Maverick The Boss's Marriage Plan The Puppy Proposal (Montana Mavericks: What Happened at the Wedding? #4)
by Cindy KirkHOW LUCKY CAN YOU GET? Rust Creek Ramblings You heard it here first: Good ol' boy Brad Crawford left that raucous Fourth of July card game with legal possession of Boyd Sullivan's Leap of Faith Ranch. Never mind that Brad took advantage of an old man under the influence. The handsome and cocky Crawford has always had a "me first" philosophy. Now we've learned that Boyd's long-absent daughter Margot Sullivan has returned to Rust Creek Falls and is living with Brad at the Leap of Faith! It seems unthinkable that the strong-willed, sassy rodeo rider would allow Brad to take advantage of her. So just what is going on behind those weathered fences? Place your bets, savvy readers. Could the right woman finally have reformed Brad the cad?
Betting on the Rookie
by Stephanie DoyleThey've both got their eye on the prize Sports agent Samantha Baker needs an epic comeback after the disaster that destroyed her career. Just one client, and she'll prove she can do this thing again. And that one client has to be Evan Tanner. A late-blooming rookie with talent for the record books, Evan's got everything it takes. And, sure, Evan can win on the field, but winning over Samantha is a whole other ball game. She's been hurt personally and professionally, so just one lie will strike him out for good. So while Sam's intent on the major league, Evan won't give up on an even bigger prize: the trust of this woman he loves.