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Irresistible?
by Stephanie BondWanted: Single women of any age to take part in a four-week clinical study.Ellie Sutherland wasn't exactly desperate... yet. But after fourteen months, five days and two hours of being without a man, she was getting pretty close. So when she had a chance to try out a pill that attracted the opposite sex, Ellie didn't waste any time signing up. After all, she had nowhere to go but up!Almost immediately, men started falling at her feet. She even had sexy Mark Blackwell eating out of her hand. And before long, she'd fallen head over heels in love with him, too. Ellie's life was a perfect, at least for a while. But when the pills ran out, would Mark still find her irresistible?
Irresistible?
by Stephanie BondThe unforgettable Stanislaskis return in this fan-favorite book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Alex Stanislaski thought he’d seen it all — until he mistakenly arrested the headstrong soap-opera writer Bess McNee for soliciting. Bess figured the only way to understand a character was to stand in her shoes — even if they were a streetwalker’s stiletto heels. When she meets the sexy detective she decides to follow him around to get "ideas" for her show. Nick is absolutely perfect for her research…and maybe for herself as well… Originally published in 1994.
Irresistibly Yours: A scorching office romance from the author of The Prenup! (Oxford #1)
by Lauren LayneFans of Julie James, Carly Phillips and Chanel Cleeton - meet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne's bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto series, Irresistibly Yours, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance.Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he's got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes-and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. And soon, he can't take his eyes off her.Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. Since she's learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope's resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they're just fooling around - or starting something real.Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You, and don't miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.Can a guy and a girl really be 'just friends'? You won't want to miss Lauren Layne's sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.
Irresistibly Yours: An Oxford Novel (Oxford #1)
by Lauren LayneMeet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne's Sex, Love & Stiletto series, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance. Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he's got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes--and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. And soon, he can't take his eyes off her. Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. Since she's learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope's resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they're just fooling around--or starting something real.
Irresponsible Adult: warm and witty, this is the perfect novel for anyone who is growing up disgracefully!
by Lucy Dillon'So good! Warm and funny, and I was rooting for Robyn from the very first page' MILLY JOHNSON'Funny, perceptive and oh-so-relatable, Robyn's reluctant mission to clean up her world is full of laughs and also some heart-twisting surprises' ALEXANDRA POTTER'A funny, relatable read with some surprise twists' STYLISTDEFINITELY OLDER. NOT NECESSARILY WISER...Sisters Cleo and Robyn may be close in age but their attitudes to life could not be further apart. While Cleo's a fully-fledged adult with a family, a business and a signature scent, Robyn is still waiting for the instruction manual to Adult Life and success is keeping her houseplant alive. Skating by at her job as an estate agent, she's adept at avoiding housework, ignoring admin, and evading her mother's anxious questions about her love life. But then Robyn's fired in the most publicly humiliating way imaginable - and her chaos catches up with her.Although Cleo steps in to give Robyn a temporary job in her cleaning firm, it comes with very firm instructions: Robyn must BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY. And that includes meeting the high standards of Jim, her enigmatic supervisor. But when Robyn learns to navigate the catastrophic kitchens and judgemental dogs of total strangers she learns some unexpected truths about her own messy world. No one's life is spotless... Is it time - finally - for everyone to stop sweeping their secrets under the carpet?'I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much - quite simply, it's a joy from beginning to end' JANE COSTELLOYour favourite authors love Lucy Dillon:'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better' JOJO MOYES'This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life' KATIE FFORDE'I always find Lucy Dillon's books so overflowing with wit and wisdom' JENNY COLGANReaders are loving IRRESPONSIBLE ADULT too:'Absolutely fabulous! Devoured this in one day!''I love a good sister novel and this one hit all the right boxes''Warm, genuinely laugh out loud funny, surprisingly emotional, and populated by wonderful, likeable characters''Oh my goodness, I loved this book and ended up reading into the night to finish it'
Irresponsible Adult: warm and witty, this is the perfect novel for anyone who is growing up disgracefully!
by Lucy Dillon'So good! Warm and funny, and I was rooting for Robyn from the very first page' MILLY JOHNSON'Funny, perceptive and oh-so-relatable, Robyn's reluctant mission to clean up her world is full of laughs and also some heart-twisting surprises' ALEXANDRA POTTER'A funny, relatable read with some surprise twists' STYLISTDEFINITELY OLDER. NOT NECESSARILY WISER...Sisters Cleo and Robyn may be close in age but their attitudes to life could not be further apart. While Cleo's a fully-fledged adult with a family, a business and a signature scent, Robyn is still waiting for the instruction manual to Adult Life and success is keeping her houseplant alive. Skating by at her job as an estate agent, she's adept at avoiding housework, ignoring admin, and evading her mother's anxious questions about her love life. But then Robyn's fired in the most publicly humiliating way imaginable - and her chaos catches up with her.Although Cleo steps in to give Robyn a temporary job in her cleaning firm, it comes with very firm instructions: Robyn must BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY. And that includes meeting the high standards of Jim, her enigmatic supervisor. But when Robyn learns to navigate the catastrophic kitchens and judgemental dogs of total strangers she learns some unexpected truths about her own messy world. No one's life is spotless... Is it time - finally - for everyone to stop sweeping their secrets under the carpet?'I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much - quite simply, it's a joy from beginning to end' JANE COSTELLOYour favourite authors love Lucy Dillon:'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better' JOJO MOYES'This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life' KATIE FFORDE'I always find Lucy Dillon's books so overflowing with wit and wisdom' JENNY COLGANReaders are loving IRRESPONSIBLE ADULT too:'Absolutely fabulous! Devoured this in one day!''I love a good sister novel and this one hit all the right boxes''Warm, genuinely laugh out loud funny, surprisingly emotional, and populated by wonderful, likeable characters''Oh my goodness, I loved this book and ended up reading into the night to finish it'
Is Falling Love With You Wrong: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Qing PiIt was because she had betrayed him. When he found out that his life was coming to an end, he pulled her along to hell …
Is It Love or Is It Addiction: The book that changed the way we think about romance and intimacy
by Brenda SchaefferA fresh, updated, and expanded edition of the book that changed the way we think about romance and intimacy.Many of us confuse longing and obsession with true love. Through two previous editions, Is It Love or Is It Addiction? has helped countless people find their way from the trials and confusion of addictive love to the fulfillment of whole and healthy relationships. As the author reveals, we can begin to work through relationship difficulties with compassion and lasting effect by increasing our awareness of the ways that we express love.In this expanded third edition, Brenda Schaeffer draws on years of feedback and new developments to foster an understanding of love addiction: what it is and what it is not, how to identify it, and, even more important, how to break free of it. Stories of real people struggling to develop sound relationships illustrate the characteristics of healthy love and help readers to free themselves to find real intimacy. Included is the most up-to-date information about the biological basis of addictive behaviors and the impact of technology on intimate relationships. The author also explores the influence of past abuse and trauma on the predisposition to love addiction.
Is It You?
by TinneanWilliam "Wills" Matheson is a computer whiz, hired by Huntingdon right out of college. He's groomed for a position in the Washington Bureau of Intelligence and Security, a sister organization to Huntingdon. Eventually, he's promoted to senior special agent in the department of Interior Affairs, under the notorious Mark Vincent.Instructed by Trevor Wallace -- The Boss, and yes, that's in caps, of the WBIS -- to follow Vincent after his apartment is destroyed, the younger agent discovers why the man is considered the best when Vincent easily spots him. Rather than knocking him down as expected, Vincent orders Wills to accompany him to his friend's bedside in GW Hospital. There, Wills meets the rent boy known as Sweetcheeks and is instantly struck by the handsome redhead.Wills has never had a male lover before, but he's more than willing to give it a try. Gradually he begins to wonder if there could be a future for them together.Things look positive for them when Sweetcheeks confesses his own love, but Wills is a WBIS agent, and Sweetcheeks is a rent boy. Will their jobs come between them before they can explore their newfound love?
Is It a Choice?: Answers to Three Hundred of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Gay and Lesbian People
by Eric MarcusThe answers to all the questions you've ever had about sexual orientation but were afraid to ask. Eric Marcus provides insightful, no-nonsense answers to hundreds of the most commonly asked questions about same-sex orientation. Offering frank and accepting insight on everything you've always wanted-and needed-to know about same-gender relationships, coming out, family roles, politics, and much more, including: How do you know if you're gay or lesbian?What should you do if your child is gay or lesbian?Do gay parents raise gay children?What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
Is It the Truth…or Lies?
by Edward KendrickSteve Richmond's day off begins normally enough. Then, he's abducted by someone who thinks he had information they needed about one Nate Loman. Only the intervention by the man's partner keeps Steve from suffering a beating ... or worse. It seems he was not the 'Steve Richmond' they were looking for.Thanks to his ex, Steve is put in touch with Jace Evans, a bodyguard who is willing to protect Steve from his kidnappers if they came after him again. His fee? Twenty a day and a few home-cooked meals.From there, things get complicated. First, someone tries to get into Steve's place but Jace sends them packing. Then, Jace comes up with information about Loman and why people are looking for him. What he learns brings both Loman and his enemies out of the woodwork, putting Steve in greater danger.Can they trust what Loman tells them becomes the ultimate question. And will they survive long enough to separate the truth from the lies while dealing with their growing attraction to each other?
Is She Really Going Out With Him?: the hilarious, warm new romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year
by Sophie CousensFrom the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker...Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she'd rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. So, in a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?Fall head over heels with Sophie Cousens in this witty, smart take on dating after divorce.
Is She Really Going Out With Him?: the hilarious, warm new romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year
by Sophie CousensFrom the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker...Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she'd rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. So, in a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?Fall head over heels with Sophie Cousens in this witty, smart take on dating after divorce.
Is She Really Going Out with Him?
by Sophie CousensA LibraryReads PickA hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker.Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she&’d rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. In a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, and even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?
Isaac Asimov's Skin Deep
by Gardner Dozois Sheila WilliamsSlip between the sheets of the future with ten provocative, groundbreaking stories by science fictions brightest stars. These explorations of love, sex, and other alien matters unveil a dark, seductive future that is frightening, funny—and for too real... FROM THE PAGES OF ASIMOV'S SCIENCE FICTION COME TOMORROW'S LESSONS IN THE BIRDS AND THE BEES-BY PAT CADIGAN • PENI R. GRIFFIN • JAMES PATRICK KELLY • KATHE KOJA • NANCY KRESS • TANITH LEE • IAN R. MacLEOD • BRIAN STABLEFORD • DEBORAH WESSELL CONNIE WILLIS
Isabel and The Rogue
by Liana De Rosa'Sisterhood, espionage, and an unstoppable romance between two passionate leads - Isabel and the Rogue is utterly delightful and charming and not to be missed!' EVIE DUNMOREA wallflower and a spy collide during the London season in this exciting new historical romance novel . . . Isabel Luna Valdés has long since resigned herself to being the 'forgotten' Luna sister. But thanks to familial connections to the Mexican ambassador in London, wallflower Isabel is poised to unearth any British intelligence hidden by the ton that might aid Mexico during the French Occupation. Though she slips easily from crowded ballrooms into libraries and private studies, Isabel's search is hampered by trysting couples and prowling rogues - including the rakish Captain Sirius Dawson. As a covert agent for the British Home Office, Sirius makes a game of earning the aristocracy's confidence. He spends his days befriending foolish politicians and seducing well-born ladies in order to learn their secrets. But after he spies a certain sharp-tongued Luna sister lurking in the shadows where no proper debutante should venture, it's clear Sirius is outmatched, outwitted, and soon to be outmanoeuvred by the one woman he can't resist. Their mutual attraction is undeniable, but when Isabel discovers private correspondence that could turn the tide of political turmoil in Mexico, she's willing to do whatever it takes to protect her country - even if this means ignoring her heart and courting danger . . .'A clever and resourceful Isabel Luna heats up the pages with a dangerously charming captain . . . an exciting and equally steamy romp!' AMALIE HOWARD'A shining star of historical romance' EVA LEIGH'Filled with history, wit, intrigue, and above all, chemistry' FELICIA GROSSMAN
Isabel and The Rogue (The Luna Sisters #2)
by Liana De la RosaWhen a Mexican heiress defies Victorian society to protect her country a British war hero makes it his new mission to protect her… Isabel Luna Valdés has long since resigned herself to being the &“forgotten&” Luna sister. But thanks to familial connections to the Mexican ambassador in London, wallflower Isabel is poised to unearth any British intelligence hidden by the ton that might aid Mexico during the French Occupation. Though she slips easily from crowded ballrooms into libraries and private studies, Isabel&’s search is hampered by trysting couples and prowling rogues—including the rakish Captain Sirius Dawson. As a covert agent for the British Home Office, Sirius makes a game of earning the aristocracy&’s confidence. He spends his days befriending foolish politicians and seducing well-born ladies in order to learn their secrets. But after he spies a certain sharp-tongued Luna sister lurking in the shadows where no proper debutante should venture, it&’s clear Sirius is outmatched, outwitted, and soon to be outmaneuvered by the one woman he can&’t resist. Their mutual attraction is undeniable, but when Isabel discovers private correspondence that could turn the tide of political turmoil in Mexico, she&’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect her country—even if this means ignoring her heart and courting danger...
Isabel's Bed: A Novel
by Elinor LipmanIsabel is a glamorous blonde with a sensational past; Harriet is a bookish single would-be writer who never takes risks - except once. That risk is to answer an advert; Isabel wants to tell her story and only a ghostwriter, constantly on-hand in her luxurious Cape Cod hideaway, will be able to do it for her. The job goes to Harriet, who quickly discovers that living with Isabel is a lesson - in sex-appeal, in secrets and in seizing the moment - she's needed all her life.
Isabella
by Fiona Mountain_________________An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel HeiressFletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen are first cousins who grow up together in the Lake District; kindred spirits who, like Heathcliff and Cathy, are bound to fall in love. But Isabella is promised to another cousin, John, and Fletcher, dashing though he is, comes from the poor side of the family.When Isabella, an only child and heir to the Curwen fortune, inherits and John becomes her guardian, he and her relations conspire to prevent her and Fletcher's union. Isabella marries John; Fletcher joins the Navy and later signs on for the Bounty voyage. And the rest, you might think, is history. In fact, it is only the first act in the drama of Fletcher and Isabella - for love cannot be denied forever.
Isabella
by Loretta ChaseThe traditional Regency classic from New York Times bestseller Loretta Chase is back...At the advanced age of 26, the independent, wealthy and imminently practical Isabella Latham has no expectation of marriage. But, good-hearted and dutiful, Isabella accompanies her two young country cousins to oversee their London debut...only to find that it's she who is attracting suitors...all of whom do seem to have quite an excess of creditors!There's the sinfully sexy Basil Trevelyan, a rake through and through, but so charming that even sensible Isabella is almost tempted. But then there's his maddeningly handsome--and maddeningly arrogant!--cousin, Edward Trevelyan, seventh Earl of Hartleigh, who has no need of Isabella's dowry; but whose adorable orphaned ward needs a mama. Could he love Isabella for herself? Isabella is too busy trying to decide whether to kiss him--or kill him!Poor, poor Isabella. What's a girl to do? But more importantly...who's a girl to choose?
Isabella (Nine Months Ser. #4)
by Maggie WellsIsabella and Carlos live in St. Louis, Missouri. While finishing their senior year in high school, they decide to have a baby together and get married. When Carlos joins the military and tragedy strikes, Isabella is devastated. A year later, she is reunited with Pete, a boy she thinks is het second chance at love. But he could have a dark side that puts Isabella and her baby's safety in danger.
Isabella's Lover
by Franklin DíazA young teenager is starting to work at NatWest Bank at only 17 years of age. There, he will meet his co-workers and, among them, Isabella, a gorgeous woman that will especially impress him from day one. Over time, they will develop a great friendship that will, later on, create a maelstrom of contradictory feelings from which escaping will not be an option. A long and complicated road waits for them. The couple will have to fight with themselves and test the limits of their emotional resistance. A love story full of suspense and strong emotions from the first to the last chapter. Would you fall in love with someone knowing they are in a relationship? Would you love them anyway?
Isabella's Spring Break Crush
by Angela DarlingA trip to grandma's gets a lot more interesting when a cute crush is involved!Isabella isn't exactly thrilled to be spending spring break with her twin brother and their sunscreen-obsessed, worrywart grandma in Florida. That is, until Grandma Miriam actually turns out to be a lot more fun when Mom isn't around--she sings along in the car, buys them ice cream, and has tons of cool day trips planned for the three of them. But when Grandma Miriam introduces Isabella to her friend's gorgeous grandson, Ryan, all thoughts of day trips with her grandma and brother go out the window. Will Isabella be able to get Ryan alone before spring break is over? And if she does, what then?
Isali Dreams
by Zahra Owens Stuart WakefieldDiplomat and linguist Everett leads a quiet life on an Earth colony outpost until he’s called on to translate for a strange creature discovered on a crashed ship. Despite the magnetic attraction he feels to it, Everett can’t communicate well enough to resolve the apparent murder of the ship’s pilot. At least not until Isali, the survivor, shows up in Everett’s dreams. Isali is on the run from a supreme being hellbent on destroying him, and Everett soon finds himself caught up in a fight for their lives. The increased intimacy between them triggers memories for Everett, but can he put the pieces together before Isali’s nemesis destroys them both?
Isha, Unscripted
by Sajni PatelUnwilling to yield to familial expectations, an aspiring screenwriter attempts to pursue her dreams during an unforgettable night of chaos in this hilarious and heartfelt novel by Sajni Patel.Isha Patel is the black sheep of the family. She doesn&’t have a &“prestigious&” degree or a &“real&” career, and her parents never fail to remind her. But that&’s okay because she commiserates with her cousin, best friend, and fellow outcast, Rohan. When Isha has a breakthrough getting her script in front of producers, it doesn&’t go according to plan. Instead of letting her dreams fall through the cracks, Rohan convinces her to snag a pitch session with an Austinite high-profile celeb: the one and only Matthew McConaughey, who also happened to be her professor at the University of Texas years ago—he has to remember her, right? Chasing Matthew McConaughey isn&’t easy. Isha needs a drink or two to muster up courage, and she gets a little help from the cutest bartender she&’s ever encountered. But when the search for the esteemed actor turns into a night of hijinks and unexpected—albeit fun—chaos, everything falls apart. Isha&’s dreams seem farther than ever, but she soon realizes who she really needs to face and that her future may just be alright, alright, alright.