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Kissing Games: A Novel (Aurora Skye #2)
by Tara EglingtonAfter a perfect first kiss, Aurora's second kiss lands her boyfriend in the hospital, and her matchmaking strategies start to backfire in this sequel to Tara Eglington's How to Keep a Boy from Kissing You.For a girl who shares her name with a princess (aka Sleeping Beauty), Aurora Skye’s romantic life seems fathoms away from a fairy tale. Sure, she’s landed her prince charming, Hayden Paris. And she got her wish—one first kiss with all the knee-trembling, butterfly-inducing gloriousness she’d hoped for. But instead of happily ever after, their second kiss landed Hayden in the emergency room. If that’s not mortifying enough, the whole school is now referring to her as "Lethal Lips."When Aurora's best friend decides to run for class president and offers up Aurora's matchmaking service as one of her campaign initiatives, the kissing games begin. Aurora has to convince everyone that her program works—but that might be hard to do when it seems like her own love life might be falling apart.
Kissing Her Scrooge
by Kinley CadeEvery Christmas, Hannah Jones makes it her mission to give her hometown the perfect pageant. Even malfunctioning inflatable Santas and lost students can't stop the self-proclaimed Miss Holiday. But the teacher may have met her mismatch in sexy but antisocial tree farmer Griff Green. Hannah's been lusting after her new neighbor for months-and she's determined to melt his heart by being naughty as well as nice...He may sell trees, but Griff doesn't do Christmas. He's known as the town humbug-and he likes it that way. Which is why he's been avoiding Hannah, despite the sexy visions of her that have been dancing through his head. When a surprise visit leads to a passionate kiss, he can't deny the attraction any longer.When Hannah discovers Griff isn't the Scrooge he pretends to be-and she exposes his secret to the whole town-it may take a holiday miracle for their budding relationship to survive into the new year.31,000 words
Kissing Is Easy
by Allison CassattaIt should be just another day for best friends Parker and Toby, not much different than any other day they've spent hanging out over the past fifteen years. But it isn't just another day. Toby thinks Parker is freaking out because his girlfriend broke up with him. He has no idea that Parker is actually losing his shit because he just figured out he has feelings for Toby. At least, he has no idea until Parker kisses him. Now Toby's the one flipping out. Terrified of what his family might do if they find out he's gay, he's stayed in the closet for years and had no intentions of coming out. Now Toby has to decide what to do: keep Parker as a friend and live his life in fear... or take the plunge, stand up for himself, and take a chance on love.
Kissing Kosher: A Novel
by Jean Meltzer"An unflinchingly honest romance." —Kirkus, starred reviewFrom the author of THE MATZAH BALL and MR. PERFECT ON PAPER comes this hilarious and emotional rivals-to-lovers romance.Step 1: Get the secret recipe. Step 2: Don&’t fall in love…Avital Cohen isn&’t wearing underpants—woefully, for unsexy reasons. Chronic pelvic pain has forced her to sideline her photography dreams and her love life. It&’s all she can do to manage her family&’s kosher bakery, Best Babka in Brooklyn, without collapsing.She needs hired help.And distractingly handsome Ethan Lippmann seems the perfect fit.Except Ethan isn&’t there to work—he&’s undercover, at the behest of his ironfisted grandfather. Though Lippmann&’s is a household name when it comes to mass-produced kosher baked goods, they don&’t have the charm of Avital&’s bakery. Or her grandfather&’s world-famous pumpkin spice babka recipe.As they bake side by side, Ethan soon finds himself more interested in Avital than in stealing family secrets, especially as he helps her find the chronic pain relief—and pleasure—she&’s been missing.But perfecting the recipe for romance calls for leaving out the lies…even if coming clean means risking everything.
Kissing Lessons
by Sophie JordanA steamy contemporary YA romance by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan about a girl with a bad reputation giving lessons on how to attract guys for some extra cash—only to fall for her client’s golden-boy brother. For fans of Kami Garcia, Katie McGarry, and Netflix's Sex Education. <P><P>Wild, beautiful, and (as rumor has it) experienced, Hayden Vargas doesn’t have time for love or relationships. She’s learned the hard way that the only person you can count on is yourself, and she&’s hell-bent on earning enough money to leave her small, judgy Texas town as fast as possible. So when nerdy Emmaline Martin offers to pay Hayden for lessons in seduction, the money is so easy, there must be a catch. Enter the catch: Emmaline’s older brother, popular, all-around nice guy™ Nolan Martin, who doesn’t want his sister’s reputation tarnished by the school’s resident bad girl. But Hayden should know that looks can be deceiving. Nolan may seem like a golden boy, but like Hayden, he has a few secrets of his own. <P><P> And the more he meddles in her lessons with Emmaline, the more these polar opposites clash—and the more sparks fly. Turns out Nolan may have some lessons to teach Hayden, but only if she’s willing to learn.
Kissing Maggie Silver
by Sheila ClaydonMaggie Silver intends to put as much space as possible between herself and her family just as soon as her parent’s ruby wedding celebrations are over. She is fed up with their constant advice and her never-ending babysitting duties. There’s a great big world out there and she wants to see it before she settles for suburbia. Then Ruairi O’Connor turns up at the same time her sister-in-law goes into labor, and suddenly everything becomes a lot more complicated. As for Ruairi, in a few weeks time he will be on the other side of the world, so now is not the time to fall in love, especially with Maggie. Until now he’s thought of her as little more than a child so why has he suddenly discovered she is very grown up indeed and the only thing he wants to do is kiss her.
Kissing Max Holden
by Katy UppermanEqual parts swoonworthy romance and deeply affecting family drama, this debut novel about the boy next door turned super hot bad boy will have readers hooked from the very first kiss. After his father’s stroke, Max Holden isn't himself. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help, but she doesn't know how. When Max climbs through her window one night, Jill knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. But she can’t resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea.With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jill starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done. Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Katy Upperman’s debut novel Kissing Max Holden skillfully navigates the tenuous territory of bad influences, good friends, and complicated families. Praise for Kissing Max Holden:"It's equal parts sweet and spicy." —Jessica Love, author of In Real Life“Wonderfully written and swoony.” —Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan“Sarah Dessen fans rejoice—you are going to love Kissing Max Holden!” —Lisa Schroeder, author of Chasing Brooklyn
Kissing Midnight
by Emma HollyEdmund Fitz Clare has kept his vampire nature a secret from his family-and Estelle Berenger, the woman he loves. But a vampire war threatens to expose him and destroy all he holds dear.
Kissing Outside the Lines: A True Story of Love and Race and Happily Ever After
by Diane FarrDiane Farr-Numb3rs star, Loveline veteran, and FunnyorDie.com contributor-always took for granted that she could love anybody she chose. But when she, a white woman, fell in love with a Korean-American man, she quickly learned a tough lesson: When it comes to navigating the landscape of interracial love in America today . . . you're going to step on some landmines.At turns introspective and outrageous, Kissing Outside the Lines is Farr's unapologetic-often hilarious-look at the complexities of interracial/ethnic/religious/what-have-you love, told through the lens of her own experience of dating, marrying, and creating a family with someone from a race and culture different from her own. Along the way, she exposes the many ways in which prejudice rears its ugly head-whether subtly or overtly-when you dare to love "outside the lines," and she shares the stories of other multiracial couples from different corners of the U.S. who have made a similar leap.Kissing Outside the Lines tackles love, family, and prejudice head-on. With sharp wit and deft humor, Farr confronts the fears and reservations that come with loving outside of one's race, and she emerges with a powerful message: Love is love and family is family-no matter what it looks like from the outside.Kissing Outside the Lines also includes an 8-page black and white photo signature.
Kissing Santa
by Jessica HartWe saw Nanny kissing Santa Claus...Amanda had a mission: to convince Blair McAllister to sell his home to her company. In order to get close to him she took the job of live-in nanny to his boisterous three children....But her plan backfired. Although Blair was as grouchy as a bear with a sore head, it just made him all the more attractive-and Amanda fell in love!As Blair prepared to play Santa to the kids on Christmas Eve, Amanda had forgotten all about her secret mission. She had hit on a new, far more rewarding plan: catching her boss under the mistletoe instead!
Kissing Santa Claus
by Jill Shalvis Donna Kauffman Helenkay DimonThree hottie humbugs find holiday magic where they least expect it... Donna Kauffman Lock, Stock and Jingle Bells Holly hates the yuletide season more than ever since she inherited her mother's Christmas novelty shop, but her childhood pal Sean's determined to warm her up--to Christmas and to him. When they uncover a diary concealing secrets involving both their families, this could be the Christmas that changes their lives forever. . . Jill Shalvis Bah Handsome! Behind on her bills, B&B owner Hope receives an unlikely guest--stranded solicitor Danny, who's been threatening to put her out of business. Hope's staff sees more fire than fight in the sparks that fly as they try and bring Hope and Danny together, but only a Christmas miracle can help these unlikely lovers see the light. . . Helenkay Dimon It's Hotter at Christmas Hawaii's no paradise for Marissa, who, thanks to a series of unfortunate events, can't seem to get away from the sand to enjoy her Christmas East Coast style--with plenty of snow and slush. But tall, dark, and serious police officer Ted's about to give this bad Santa in heels a Mele Kalikimaka she'll never forget. . .
Kissing Shakespeare
by Pamela MingleA romantic time travel story that's ideal for fans of novels by Meg Cabot and Donna Jo Napoli--and, of course, Shakespeare.Miranda has Shakespeare in her blood: she hopes one day to become a Shakespearean actor like her famous parents. At least, she does until her disastrous performance in her school's staging of The Taming of the Shrew. Humiliated, Miranda skips the opening-night party. All she wants to do is hide. Fellow cast member, Stephen Langford, has other plans for Miranda. When he steps out of the backstage shadows and asks if she'd like to meet Shakespeare, Miranda thinks he's a total nutcase. But before she can object, Stephen whisks her back to 16th century England--the world Stephen's really from. He wants Miranda to use her acting talents and modern-day charms on the young Will Shakespeare. Without her help, Stephen claims, the world will lost its greatest playwright. Miranda isn't convinced she's the girl for the job. Why would Shakespeare care about her? And just who is this infuriating time traveler, Stephen Langford? Reluctantly, she agrees to help, knowing that it's her only chance of getting back to the present and her "real" life. What Miranda doesn't bargain for is finding true love . . . with no acting required.From the Hardcover edition.
Kissing Sin (Riley Jenson Guardian #2)
by Keri ArthurFrom Melbourne's gleaming skyscrapers to its throbbing nightclubs, Riley Jenson's world is raging with danger and desire. A drop-dead-gorgeous werewolf-with a touch of vamp coursing in her blood-Riley works for an organization created to police the supernatural races. But when she wakes up naked and bruised in a barren alley, she knows only that she must run for her life. Within moments Riley collides with the sexiest man she's ever seen: steely, seductive Kade, who is fighting a life-and-death battle of his own. With old lovers and enemies gathering around her, Riley knows she is being pursued by a new kind of criminal. Because in Riley's blood is a secret that could create the ultimate warrior-if only she can survive her own dangerous desires.... From the Paperback edition.
Kissing Under the Mistletoe
by Suzanne Enoch Amelia Grey Anna BennettFrom the Scottish highlands, to the bustle and tussle of London, to a hotel on the outskirts of town, three unforgettable authors bring the joy of Christmas romance in Kissing Under the Mistletoe.Great Scot! by Suzanne EnochMiss Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale moment. Well past the marriageable age, she’s taken a position as a companion and is now stuck in Scotland for Christmas, alone even in the middle of the boisterous MacTaggert family. But when Brennan Andrews, an architect and cousin to the MacTaggerts, arrives to draw up plans for a new family home, Jane must decide if she will take a chance at a happily-ever-after, or settle into her small, safe life for good.Christmas at Dewberry Hollow by Amelia Grey Miss Isabelle Reed has no plans to ever fall in love. She has a perfectly acceptable life with her mother at the Dewberry Hollow Inn, thank you very much. But when Gate, the Duke of Notsgrave’s grandson, appears at Dewberry Hollow searching for a carving on a tree, Isabelle cannot help but get involved. But Gate’s charm and their instant attraction makes Isabelle question if she’s willing to take her chance at love once again.My Mistletoe Beau by Anna BennettMiss Eva Tiding is determined to cheer her widowed father with the perfect Christmas gift. Even if it means breaking into the home of the rakish Earl of Frostbough who swindled Papa out of his pocket watch. But when the earl, Jack Hardwick, catches her in the act, they strike a deal: she’ll pose as his fiancée in exchange for the watch. Falling in love is not part of the plan—but with a little Christmas magic, anything is possible…
Kissing Vanessa
by Simon CheshireTHE INSTANT KEVIN Watts sees the new girl he falls head over heels in love. Not only is Vanessa is gorgeous, sophisticated, and intelligent, but she’s also into photography just like Kevin. He’s sure they’d be perfect for each other . . . if it weren’t for one, major glitch. Kevin is “Mr. Background,” upstaged by nearly every one else in school. How can an average guy like Kevin ever hope to win over a girl like Vanessa? Enter Kevin’s friend Jack, self-professed babe magnet and relationship gur...
Kissing in America
by Margo RabbIn the two years since her father died, sixteen-year-old Eva has found comfort in reading romance novels--118 of them, to be exact--to dull the pain of her loss that's still so present. Her romantic fantasies become a reality when she meets Will, who understands Eva's grief. Unfortunately, after Eva falls head over heels for him, he picks up and moves to California without any warning. Not wanting to lose the only person who has been able to pull her out of sadness--and, perhaps, her shot at real love--Eva and her best friend, Annie, concoct a plan to travel to the West Coast to see Will again. As they road trip across America, Eva and Annie confront the complex truth about love. In this honest and emotional journey that National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr calls "gorgeous, funny, and joyous," readers will experience the highs of infatuation and the lows of heartache as Eva contends with love in all its forms.
Kissing in the Rain (Blushing Bay #3)
by Annie RainsA Blushing Bay Prequel NovellaAfter a rough year, Jillian Maready is overdue for a relaxing weekend getaway. Where better to find that than Blushing Bay, North Carolina where her family vacationed growing up? When she sets sail on her own, however, she ends up stranded on a deserted island in the middle of one of the biggest storms of the summer—and in the arms of her sexy childhood crush. As part of the Coast Guard Reserve, Gabe Sawyer is used to search and rescues. After learning that his sister’s best friend is in trouble, he doesn’t hesitate to brave the storm to find her. With the raging seas too volatile to navigate back, Gabe is in over his head when he and Jillian must spend one hot summer night surviving the storm together—and giving in to their sizzling attraction. But what happens when the sun comes back out?
Kissing the Bride
by Sara BennettAn Unexpected PassionYoung widow, Lady Jenova of Gunlinghorn knows she must marry again, but is unsure of the bridegroom that has been chosen. However, she knows she can trust her devilishly handsome childhood friend, Lord Henry, who now advises the King! When they are trapped together by a winter tempest, she and Henry shock themselves by surrendering to a wildly passionate indiscretion. And suddenly Jenova must rethink her wedding plans…“Sara Bennett is one of today’s most gifted romance writers. She writes with passion and truly gets into the ‘heads’ of her characters making them come to life for all of us to enjoy.”—Joyfully Reviewed“Bennett gets this true-to-life tale of medieval life exactly right.”—>i?Romantic Times
Kissing the Key Witness
by Jenna RyanA dying man's last words threatened to reveal the identity of a powerful crime boss, and after hearing them, Dr. Maya Santiago knew her life was in danger.As a killer stalked her, only one man could help...Homicide lieutenant Stephen Talbot had always wanted Maya. Even though he didn't feel worthy of the compassionate doctor, he was determined to protect her at all costs-especially from himself.But as he and Maya grew closer...and the killer drew nearer...could she convince him to put his heart on the line as well?
Kissing the Man Next Door
by Devon Vaughn ArcherMackenzie Reese has a new lease on life after her son goes cross-country to live with his father. Then sexy disc jockey Ian Kelly moves in next door--and it's more than just the barbecue that heats up. But unexpected drama soon threatens to rain on this block party. Original.
Kissing with Fangs
by Ashlyn ChaseThere's Something He's Never Told Her... When her workplace burned down, Claudia should've taken it as a sign to move on--and not just professionally. She's been secretly lusting after her mysterious boss, Anthony Cross, for years. There's no way she should agree to help him rebuild if she wants to keep her heart intact, and yet it's impossible to stay away... The flames that destroyed Anthony Cross's beloved bar are nothing compared to the heat he feels every time he lays eyes on Claudia. But he can't have her--it's against paranormal law for a vampire to date a human. Besides, he has some dangerous enemies, and one in particular already has her sights on Claudia. He owes her the truth--both about his feelings and his vampire nature--which means their lives are about to get hotter than ever... Praise for Flirting Under a Full Moon: "Hot sex scenes and a breezy tone with a nice, happily-ever-after ending makes...a fun read."--Booklist "A wonderful start to a very lighthearted series."--Night Owl Romance Reviewer Top Pick
Kit McBride Gets a Wife
by Amy BarryThe four McBride brothers have their worlds turned upside down when their precocious younger sister secretly places an advertisement for a mail-order bride. Kit McBride knows that Buck's Creek, Montana, is no place to find a wife. Between him and his three brothers—plus little Junebug—they manage all right on their own, thank you very much. But unbeknownst to Kit, his sister is sick to death of cleaning, cooking, and mending for her big brothers, so she places an ad in The Matrimonial News to get them hitched. After Maddy Mooney emigrated from Ireland, she found employment with an eccentric but poor widow. When her mistress decides to answer an ad for a mail-order bride, Maddy is dragged along for the ride to Montana. But en route to the West, Maddy is suddenly abandoned and left to assume the widow's name, position, and matrimonial prospects…. With no other recourse in the wilderness, Maddy must convince Kit she&’s the wife he never knew he needed.
Kit McBride Gets a Wife (The McBrides of Montana #1)
by Amy BarryKit McBride is as rugged as they come, but the bookish cowboy is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime when he&’s saddled with a surprise mail-order bride. A hilarious historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Calamity Jane. Kit McBride knows that Buck&’s Creek, Montana, is no place to find a wife. Good thing he&’s not looking for one – between him and his brothers, and little sister Junebug, they manage all right on their own, thank you very much. Unbeknownst to Kit, though, Junebug is sick to death of cleaning and cooking for her big brothers, so she places an ad in The Matrimonial News to get him hitched. Maddy Mooney, recently arrived from Ireland, has found employment with an eccentric young widow determined to regain her wealth. And when her mistress decides to answer an ad for a mail-order bride, Maddy is dragged along for the ride. But as soon as they arrive out West, Maddy&’s mistress abandons her to chase fortune further afield, and she is left to assume the widow&’s name, position, and matrimonial prospects. Penniless, and with no other recourse in the wilderness, Maddy must convince Kit she&’s the wife he never knew he needed.
Kit and the Cowboy
by Rebecca WintersHOLDING OUT FOR A HERO The rancher and the runaway... Who'd ever have guessed Kit had her very own guardian angel-and that he'd be wearing spurs? But rancher Jarod Banning had saved Kit's life, offering her what she needed most: a place to hide! For weeks someone had been sending her threatening letters-the police were clueless, and so Kit decided to disappear! And that was how she met Jarod Banning. Jarod Banning might be a full-time doctor and part-time rancher but he was certainly all man! Kit had known him less than twenty-four hours, but right now he was the only person she trusted. In Jarod's arms Kit felt safe, but was she now in a different kind of danger: falling in love with a hero who wasn't hers to hold? "Winters weaves a magical spell that is unforgettable..."-Affaire de Coeur Rebecca Winters is the Utah Writer of the Year 1995, winning the Isolde Carlsen Award for Excellence. HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO