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Madame X
by Jasinda WilderMadame X invites you to test the limits of desire in this provocative new novel from New York Times bestselling author Jasinda Wilder. My name is Madame X. I'm the best at what I do... Hired to transform the uncultured, inept sons of the wealthy and powerful into decisive, confident men, Madame X wields culture and wit like a knife. But behind her sophisticated facade X is a woman adrift, trapped between a dangerous past she can't remember and the protection of a seductive man who claims her body--and her soul. Undone time and again by his exquisite dominance, X craves and fears his desire in equal measure. And while she longs for the safety of her tower penthouse, she also yearns to escape. But X has never known anything or anyone else--until he came along...From the Trade Paperback edition.
Madame de Pompadour: The Making of a Mistress
by Nichole DapeloAt the tender age of ve, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson was told by a fortune-teller that she would one day reign over the heart of the King. Since that moment, her entire existence became dedicated to preparing for what she considered her destiny. In this historical- ction novel that is heavily based on historical documentation, Madame de Pompadour recounts the education and experiences of her youth that led to her relationship with Louis XV, and the social and political restrictions that she overcame both as a bourgeois in Paris and later in Versailles. Despite the intrigues and betrayals of the courtiers who despised having a commoner ful ll the of cial Court title of mistress to the King of France, her relentless love and devotion served to maintain Madame de Pompadour as the of cial favorite of Louis XV for twenty years, during which time she became one of the most powerful and in uential political gures and patron of the arts in all of France.
Madame's Deception
by Renee BernardWhen an innocent takes over a bordello, can her seduction be far behind? Jocelyn Tolliver believes that her mother's couture business financed her European boarding school education. Imagine her shock when she discovers that her dying mother is the infamous Madame of London's elite Crimson Belle. Promising to care for the bordello and its ladies, Jocelyn, a virginal bookworm, transforms herself and is soon known as the reclusive Madame DeBourcier. Rakish Alex Randall, Lord Colwick, is determined to win admittance to the intriguing Madame's bed. His outrageous attempts to garner her favor cannot go unnoticed for long. . . . When danger threatens the elegant women of the Belle, Jocelyn strikes a bargain with Alex, hoping he can provide some protection. But Jocelyn's deception forces her and Alex into a passionate battle of wills in which all illusions will be shattered . . . and all desires fulfilled.
Madaris Family Saga Volume 1: Tonight and Forever\Whispered Promises\Eternally Yours\One Special Moment (Madaris Family Saga #1)
by Brenda Jackson Deborah Fletcher MelloMeet the sexy Madaris men and the women who tame them… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!Tonight and ForeverAfter her marriage ends in bitter divorce, Lorren Jacobs returns to her roots in Texas to escape the trouble and heartbreak men cause, but then she meets physician Justin Madaris. Lorren has vowed never to give her heart to another man, but she can’t stop herself from responding to the handsome widower’s sexy, sensuous seduction… Whispered PromisesWhen Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she’s shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It’s been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex’s touch, the urgency of his kisses and the promise of an everlasting love that never was. Soon, Halston’s real motive for the unexpected reunion comes to light. As does the daughter Dex never knew existed, a secret Caitlin has kept too long from the only man she’s ever loved…Eternally YoursAttorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends…the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arm’s length because of the father whose name she never knew. Clayton has always been a playboy, and no woman has ever come close to keeping his interest for very long. But when go on vacation together, all lines are about to get crossed… One Special MomentSterling Hamilton is determined not to get close to anyone, not even the beautiful Colby. But this Hollywood heartthrob wants a child, and the second he lays eyes on Colby, he knows she’s exactly what he needs. Colby counters his terms with one of her own: a marriage of convenience or the deal is off. It isn’t long, however, before a simple agreement turns into a passionate bargain…Titles originally published in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998
Madaris Family Saga Volume 2: An Anthology (Madaris Family Saga #5)
by Brenda JacksonThe Madaris men are about to meet their matches… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!Fire and DesireTwo years ago, geologist Corinthians Avery had brazenly set out to seduce the man she thought she loved, but to her mortification, a different person stepped out of the shower! To make matters worse the man she’s on a business trip two years later is the same smug person she’d humiliated herself in front of. If only his broad shoulders and wickedly sexy smile didn’t send her senses into flames. But when disaster strikes, they’re forced to depend on each other, and one sultry night of passion will change their lives forever….Secret LoveCelebrity actress Diamond Swain needs a peaceful place to hide out from the news-hungry paparazzi—a place like Whispering Pines. And yet from the moment she arrives at the remote Texas ranch, Diamond finds herself at odds with its rugged owner, Jake Madaris—a man who challenges her to care about more than making it to the top. True LoveCorporate executive Shayla Kirkland has landed her dream job with one of Chicago’s top new firms, Chenault Electronics. Now she’s in a perfect position to destroy the company for unjustly ruining her mother’s career. But she never expected that handsome CEO Nicholas Chenault would spark a passion that challenges her resolve—and makes her surrender to the most irresistible desire….Titles originally published in 1999, 2000, and 2000
Madaris Family Saga Volume 3: An Anthology (Madaris Family Saga #8)
by Brenda JacksonThe Madaris men are about to meet their destinies… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.SurrenderAfter a childhood spent moving from army base to army base, independent-minded Nettie Brooms is determined to secure a stable life—and never become involved with a military man. Then she meets incredibly handsome and charming Ashton Sinclair, a dedicated colonel in the U.S. Marines who’s intent on capturing her heart—no matter what it takes. Now Nettie’s wondering how a man she swore she would avoid could so easily test her resolve by igniting an irresistible passion she can’t walk away from.Seduced by a StrangerJohari Yasir has no interest in returning to her homeland to marry a man she’s never met—at least, not without sowing some wild oats first. And when a handsome charmer offers to whisk her away in his private plane, she impulsively accepts. Rasheed Valdemon is shocked that his bride-to-be would fly off with someone she barely knows—even though he’s the one doing the asking. More surprising is his hunger for this lovely, rebellious woman. But when she realizes she’s been seduced by the man who’s destined to be her husband, will their unexpected romance be destroyed by his deception?Sensual ConfessionsBlade Madaris has watched the men in his family surrender their single status one by one, and he has no plans to join them. When the gorgeous attorney he meets at his cousin’s wedding is game for a fling, it leads to a sizzling night…but now he can’t walk away from the most passionate woman he’s ever met. To break through her resistance, the consummate bachelor will have to bare his soul and confess everything that’s in his heart….InseparableLiving under Reese Madaris’s roof makes LaKenna James the envy of every woman in town. But Reese’s offer of a place to stay is strictly platonic—just until Kenna’s new condo is completed. He has no idea that his best friend has been attracted to him since college, and Kenna plans to keep it that way. Though Kenna’s afraid to give her heart to the man who could so easily break it, when her life is in jeopardy, she’ll discover just how far a Madaris man will go when love is at stake…Titles originally published in 2001, 2010, 2010, and 2011.
Madaris Family Saga Volume 4: An Anthology (Madaris Family Saga #11)
by Brenda JacksonThe Madaris men are about to meet their destinies… Don’t miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.Courting JusticeWinning a high-profile case has given a huge boost to New York attorney DeAngelo Di Meglio’s career—and his love life. Too bad fame hasn’t helped him win the woman he’s been infatuated with for years. Tired of waiting and wondering, Angelo books a trip to the singles-only Bahamas resort where Peyton Mahoney is celebrating her thirtieth birthday. And just as he hoped, when they finally connect, the chemistry is mind-blowing….Two weeks in paradise has given Peyton some sizzling memories. That’s all she expects—or wants—from a legendary player like Angelo. Having grown up on Chicago’s South Side, she is worlds away from his life of privilege. Then a controversial case puts them on opposing sides. And as sexual tension spills over from the courtroom to the bedroom, there’s no way they can ignore the undeniable attraction….A Madaris Bride for ChristmasOne by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny. He’ll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family’s holiday gathering—if his hotel’s gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience.It’s not just the chance to work at the Strip’s hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she’s reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee’s tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. But the danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go—and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.Best Laid PlansEven a famed matchmaker like Nolan Madaris’s great-grandmother can’t get it right every time. Nolan, the notorious fun-loving ladies’ man, could never connect with someone as straitlaced as tech whiz Ivy Chapman. Yet the scheme Ivy proposes is tempting—they can pretend to be a couple, just long enough to satisfy their families.What happens, though, when Ivy’s plan to get her relatives off her back has an unexpected side effect: getting her into Nolan’s bed? Houston’s number one womanizer may have found the only one who can truly satisfy him, body and soul. But with a man from Ivy’s past determined to be part of her future, both she and Nolan will have to decide what’s fake, what’s real and what’s worth fighting for…Titles originally published in 2012, 2013, 2018.
Madcap Masquerade
by Persephone RothThe Randwick family is as noble as any but lives in greatly reduced circumstances. When Loel Woodbine, Duke of Marche and heir to three fortunes, makes an offer for Miss Valeria Randwick's hand, it seems like a godsend, but the young lady has already promised her heart to another--and a commoner, at that. Desperate to avoid the marriage, Valeria concocts a wild scheme that depends upon the good graces of her monastery-raised brother, Valentine. When the prospective groom sees through the ruse, he surprises Valentine by agreeing to cooperate. But can Marche and Valentine fool London society while dealing with an accusation of murder and the distracting fascination between them?A Timeless Dreams title: While reaction to same-sex relationships throughout time and across cultures has not always been positive, these stories celebrate M/M love in a manner that may address, minimize, or ignore historical stigma.
Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man: Rescuing The Royal Runaway Bride (the Royals Of Vallemont, Book 1) / Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man (the Fortunes Of Texas: The Rulebreakers, Book 5) (The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers #5)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonThey’re fierce professional rivals—until romance turns business into pleasure . . . Maddie Fortunado, heir apparent to her father’s real estate business, is stunned to learn that she’ll have to fight for the job she’d assumed was hers! Even worse? Her rival is none other than Zach McCarter, her secret crush. Only a makeover can transform “Maddie” into “Madeleine,” who can compete against her charismatic coworker. But when Zach meets Maddie 2.0, business is suddenly the last thing on either of their minds . . .
Maddie Inherits a Cowboy (Home on the Ranch #41)
by Jeannie WattNo heat. No bed. And a cow. . . ;hanging from the rafters? What kind of ranch is this? No wonder Madeline's brother only sent pictures of the stunning Nevada landscape. He couldn't very well have convinced his family he was happy in this godforsaken place. But the cold outside is more bearable than the frosty partner she's inherited along with half of the ranch. Ty Hopewell. Not exactly Mr. Social. Never mind. She has every right to be here. She may be a city girl, but Madeline Blaine has a PhD and she's not afraid to use it. Something about this place-and this cowboy-just doesn't feel right. And she's going to figure out what it is. And fix it. Fix him, too. . . ;if she can.
Maddie and Wyn
by Cameron DaneWith a ghost to help and a thief to catch, rivals Maddie and Wyn have to stop fighting long enough to solve the mysteries surrounding them. But that won't be so easy, they've been at dagger points for years. Filled with all the suspense, adventure, and blazing passion you've come to expect from Cameron Dane, Maddie and Wyn, is a welcome addition to her paranormal series, Seeking Redemption.Recent homeowner and new boss at Corsini's Garage, Maddie Morgan is standing tall on top of the world. Sure, she has a ghost living in her house, and maybe a thief lurking too, but no way in hell she's letting her nemesis, Wyn Ashworth, into her home to investigate.Tormented by an unforgiveable mistake, Lieutenant Wyn Ashworth will not allow himself to stumble with the hostile Maddie a second time. Unfortunately, she won't so much as look him in the eye anymore, let alone speak to him. If Wyn has to trick his way into convincing Maddie to let him into her home, bring it on, he'll do it. Anything to keep Maddie safe. He won't fail her again.Sparring from the day they met, Maddie and Wyn, introduced in Aidan & Ethan and Devlin & Garrick, finally face the fireworks sparking between them. Can Wyn overcome his demons and will Maddie lower her walls enough for this fiery duo to trust each other again and fall in love? Content Notes: Hot, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense, Uniformed Heroes, Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings
Maddie and the Norseman
by Tricia McgillMadeline (Maddie to her friends), an Australian history teacher, travels to York, England, to visit her friend Amber who is working there with a team of archaeologists unearthing Viking relics. They share a passion for the Viking Age, and both studied the Old Norse language. About to take part in a re-enactment at the Viking village and wearing typical clothes worn by a Viking woman, they are swept back in time to the town of Jorvik, a thriving trading town, as York was in the year 879 AD. Maddie meets Norse trader Erik and is stunned by his uncanny resemblance to the Viking she has been dreaming of. When Amber is kidnapped, Maddie persuades Erik to help her find her friend. Their journey takes them across to France and to Rouen, then further inland. They encounter misadventures on their perilous journey. Erik risks everything to aid Madeline in her quest. And the fear is always there; will she stay in the past to share her hero’s life, or be snatched back to her own time?
Maddie's Camp Crush
by Angela DarlingWhen a summer-camp crush goes both ways, what comes next?Madeline isn't thrilled that her mother has signed her up for sleepover camp for the whole summer. So Maddie arrives at camp cross, cranky, and ready for one long, hot summer. But then she spies Gabriel, beautiful Gabriel, with a British accent to boot. It's fun having a crush on Gabriel. It's fun watching him, and noticing what he's doing, and keeping track of him. But then Gabriel spies Maddie. And he seems to have fun watching her, noticing what she's doing, and keeping track of her, too. What happens when a crush works both ways? Does it have to go anywhere? Maddie is about to find out.
Maddie's Love-Child (From Here to Paternity #9)
by Miranda LeeFROM HERE TO PATERNITYShe wanted a baby-but not a man!After Miles met Maddie, she stayed on his mind. In the end he returned to Australia to get Maddie out of his system by bedding her for six months or so-marriage would never be a part of his agendaWhich suited Maddie just fine. She adored men, but had no faith in them-and no intention of marrying, either. But she did want a baby! And Miles had all the qualities Maddie wanted in the father of her child: brains, breeding and beauty.... Not that she would ever let him know...FROM HERE TO PATERNITY-men who find their way to fatherhood by fair means, by foul, or even by default!
Maddy (Girls Like You Ser. #4)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Maddy's in Barbados, where she's sure she'll find a boyfriend - she's never had any difficulty before.
Maddy Lawrence's Big Adventure
by Linda TurnerBe careful what you wish for... SHE ALWAYS HAD HER HEAD IN A BOOK.... Never-married Maddy Lawrence, thirty-four-year-old librarian, was a virgin whose only adventures to date had been courtesy of the printed page. Her favorite fictional hero? Ace MacKenzie-bold swashbuckler, who could rescue the downtrodden and make women swoon, both at the same time. ...UNTIL HE WALKED OUT OF ONE Maddy knew that there was no way that her real-life rescuer could really be her beloved Ace. But it was hard to believe that a mere flesh-and-blood man could take her on this adventure that had, incredibly, become the romance she had always dreamed of. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction....
Maddy's Floor (Psychic Visions #3)
by Dale MayerMedical intuitive and licensed MD Madeleine Wagner thought she'd seen every way possible to heal a diseased body...until patients start dying from mysterious causes in her long-term facility. Causes Maddy believes are linked to an evil force.Maddy's patients are dying. The terminally ill fight to get into the ward of Madeline Wagner, a medical intuitive and licensed MD. Once there, many miraculously...live. So when her patients start dropping and she senses an evil force causing their deaths, she calls on her friend and mentor, Stefan, for help. Together, they delve beyond the physical plane into the metaphysical... Only to find terror.She wants to save everyone, but are some souls not meant to be saved? Detective Drew McNeil has two family members in need of Maddy's healing care, but his visits to her facility leave him wondering - who cares for Maddy? Bizarre events on her floor raise his professional curiosity. And the more time he spends with Maddy, the more personal everything becomes. When the deaths on Maddy's Floor intersect with one of his cold cases, he realizes an old killer has returned - and Maddy's standing in his path. How can these people stop something that no one else can see, feel or even believe?
Made For You (The Best Mistake #2)
by Lauren LayneSome mistakes are worth making. . . Lauren Layne's Best Mistake series continues with MADE FOR YOU. When the Wrong Guy is Oh-So-Right Will Thatcher is exactly the type of sexy playboy good girls like Brynn have always avoided. And yet there was still something about him she just couldn't resist. When Will moved across the country three years ago, Brynn vowed it was time to put him behind her. She never thought Will might have other plans . . . Back in town, Will intends to get what he's always wanted-gorgeous, unforgettable Brynn. For years, he tormented the untouchable ice princess in a desperate bid for her attention. Now he has a new plan, and he'll do anything to rewrite their stormy past. This time, he's out to show Brynn that the imperfect man might be the best mistake of her life . . .
Made In Texas
by Kristine RolofsonThere's nowhere to hide...Not in tiny Nowhere, Texas, new home to widow Addie Larson and her twin boys...and another baby on the way. One night she'd turned to a handsome cowboy for comfort and passion. Who'd have thought she'd end up pregnant?Loner Cal MacDonald never thought he'd see the sexy little blonde who'd shared his bed months before. But here was Addie in the middle of Nowhere, and new owner of the Triple J, to boot. Instantly he craved her again-but she wanted nothing to do with him!Cal didn't want to be a daddy. He certainly wasn't cut out to be a family man. But something kept tugging at him. Was it duty or love? And how could he prove to Addie that she was the right woman for him?
Made Man
by Evan GilbertTwenty years ago, Eli Calero fell in love with Kevin Murphy, a jock whose mob boss father physically and emotionally abused him. Twenty years ago, Eli Calero got his heart broken, and he's never gotten over it. Now, after a career as an investigative reporter, Eli is a true crime author living in Pasadena. He has no interest in attending a reunion back in St. Louis, but he ends up going anyway--and since he's in the area, Eli decides to settle an old score. He's determined to gather enough evidence to take down Kevin's father. But Eli doesn't have all the facts, and there are a few things he didn't count on: Kevin's still in town. He still has feelings for Eli. And he's about to get caught in the crossfire.
Made You Look
by Jamie SobratoFrom the safety of her living room, Arianna Day has been enjoying the sensual maneuvers of the man she's dubbed Sir Sex-a-Lot. Watching her neighbor has fueled more than one of her steamy fantasies, which makes him the perfect candidate to end her bout of celibacy. She's not looking for commitment--she just wants some of what he freely gives. Too bad seducing Noah Kellerman is more complicated than she thought. Oh, sure, the between-the-sheets--and the on-the-desk and the against-the-wall--action is everything she wants. But their physical closeness seems to have encouraged Noah to get close emotionally. Can Arianna give up being the next woman in his window to be the only woman in his life?
Made for Each Other
by Doreen Owens MalekFROM THE CASE JOURNAL OF TONY BARRINGER:As an FBI agent I am sworn to do my duty. But now I am faced with choosing between my career and Jill Darcy.Sent in to protect Jill and her father, I never expected to fall for the innocent beauty. Everything about her soon sent me into a tailspin, but an agent can never get involved with his client, no matter how lovely.And if Jill ever found out what the second-secret-part of my mission was, she would never speak to me again. Unless...Maybe it's time I finally took a chance on my emotions-and Jill. Because sometimes a man has nothing left to lose...but his heart.
Made for Each Other
by Irene BrandSingle motherdoesn'tseek loveRaising a teenager kept widow Aimee Blake too busy for a relationship. Or so she said. Her daughter was trying--with all her rebellious might--to cut the apron strings. So Aimee took some "me time. " She attended a singles group and met a handsome counselor as not interested in romance as she was. With his painful family past and a failed engagement Jacob Mallory was a one-date kind of man. These days he committed only to his work. Problem was Aimee had discovered that she and Jacob were made for each other. . .
Made for Each Other
by Virginia IronsideI destroy everything I touch... don't let me destroy you. When two strangers meet in a bank one day, sparks fly. Both are emotionally unstable but neither can resist the other and they embark on a passionate love affair. The constant threat of being torn apart by another woman does nothing to stifle the attraction between these lovers, only fuelling an obsessive relationship. As their lives become increasingly tangled, they realise their desire is both destructive and insatiable. From acclaimed author Virginia Ironside, a provocative and sensual novel about obsessive love.
Made for Each Other (Second Chance at love #392)
by Aimee DuvallOnce disastrously married, now happily divorced, Elise and Nathan SoMmerfield are an explosive combination—in all the wrong ways! She’s compulsively neat. He’s a natural slob. She relies on a phenomenal memory to run Langley Electronics’s resource center. He’s been hired over her head to revamp the place by installing computers. Clearly, they’re destined to drive each other crazy! After a squashed nose, near drowning, and a calamitous camping trip, they’re ready to call it quits. But why do Nathan’s cocker spaniel eyes... and mismatched socks... give Elise hot flushes? Why does her newfound confidence... and infernal straightening .. .provoke his lusty impulses? Could it be that they’re actually made for each other?