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Northern Fascination
by Jennifer LabrecqueBack in Georgia, Jenna Rathburne was known as just "the pretty blonde. " But from crushing on the smartest boy in school (and being rejected by him) to starting her own business in Alaska, Jenna has always defied everyone's expectations. Still, when her high school crush comes to Good Riddance, Jenna knows her own expectations-and her self-control-are about to get seriously tested... Geologist Logan Jeffries is in Alaska on business. Specifically, to buy out the town of Good Riddance for a mining company. It's a fantastic offer. . . if only he could get someone interested in it! But someone is very interested in Logan-and he doesn't need a science degree to know his chemistry with Jenna is off the charts. And the longer he stays, the harder it is to say so long to Good Riddance...
Northern Fires
by Jennifer LabrecqueHe's too hot not to touch...For construction foreman Sven Sorenson, Good Riddance, Alaska, is as close to heaven as it gets. It's the type of place where a man can be a man.... Unfortunately, there's one thing missing-women! Now that Sven's finally ready to settle down, finding the right girl is next to impossible. Especially since he can't keep his mind-or his hands-off the wrong one!A high-flying bush pilot, Juliette Miller's not interested in clipping her wings for commitment. She's tried that and come up empty-twice. Still, her attraction to Sven is sizzling enough to melt the Alaskan chill. And it might convince her to find out whether the third time really is the charm.
Northern Lights
by Nora RobertsLet #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts fly you into Lunacy, Alaska, and into a colorful, compelling novel about two lonely souls who are searching for love and redemption...As a Baltimore cop, Nate Burke watched his partner die on the street--and the guilt still haunts him. With nowhere else to go, he accepted the job as Chief of Police in a tiny, remote Alaskan town with the hopes of starting over. Despite the name, Lunacy provides a balm for Nate's shattered soul--and an unexpected affair with pilot Meg Galloway warms his nights...But other things in Lunacy are heating up. Nate suspects the killer in an unsolved murder still walks the snowy streets. His investigation will unearth the secrets and suspicions that lurk beneath the placid surface, as well as bring out the big-city survival instincts that made him a cop in the first place. And his discovery will threaten the new life--and the new love--that he has finally found for himself.From the Paperback edition.
Northern Lights
by Nora RobertsLunacy, Alaska - population 506 - is Nate Burke's last chance. As a Baltimore cop, he had watched his partner die - and the guilt still haunts him. With nowhere else to go, he accepts a job as Chief of Police in this freezing, remote town, where darkness falls by mid-afternoon. It's a big change - maybe too big. But just as he's beginning to wonder if this has all been a terrible mistake, an unexpected kiss with feisty bush pilot Meg Galloway under the brilliant Northern Lights lifts his spirit and convinces him to stay a little longer.However, when Nate uncovers an old unsolved crime, he discovers that Lunacy isn't quite the sleepy little backwater he imagined. And his discovery will threaten the new life - and the new love - he never dreamed he'd find . . .
Northern Lights (2015 Advent Calendar - Sleigh Ride)
by Asta IdoneaA dream romantic vacation to Iceland to see the Northern Lights turns into a nightmare when James's workaholic boyfriend, Richard, again insists on putting his work first. After a call from Richard's office, an argument ends with the couple splitting up for good. Not only has Richard left James, he's left him abandoned to explore the park alone, where James quickly gets lost. But just when things seem darkest, the Solstice works its magic, and James finds the guiding light he needs. Or it finds him.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Advent Calendar package "Sleigh Ride".
Northern Lights Trilogy
by Lisa Tawn BergrenThree Historical novels for the price of one in this eBook-e-only omnibus. From the hills of Norway to the coast of Maine, the streets of San Francisco and the Alaskan wilderness, comes this stirring trilogy about a group of Norwegian immigrants whose lives are forever intertwined. Set in the late nineteenth century, The Northern Lights series will captivate historical fiction fans. Lovers of family saga and adventure will be swept into the tender romances, as characters make important journeys toward growth and real faith. The Captain's Bride Leaving their home in Norway behind, Elsa and Peder Ramstad embark on a new life in with their closest friends, including: Kaatje Jansen, a woman seeking a new beginning for the sake of her marriage and for the child growing within her; Elsa's sister Tora, a sly young vixen who knows exactly what she wants--and exactly how to get it; and Karl Martensen, a man torn between his friendship for Peder and a forbidden, secret love for Elsa. Experience an epic saga of perseverance and passion, faith, and fidelity. Deep Harbor Determined to live "the good life," no matter the price, Tora Anders weaves a web of lies that could cost her everything she cares for-including a successful future and the man she loves. Her sister, Elsa Ramstad, has everything her heart desires: a loving husband, a family she adores, and a fulfilling life at sea. Then tragedy strikes. Now, drawing upon her faith and all the strength she can muster, Elsa must once again discover the woman she is and who she chooses to be. Four years after her husband's disappearance, Kaatje Janssen struggles to raise two young daughters and tend her farm. But when help comes from the most unlikely source, Kaatje faces both uncertainty about the future and a deep secret from her past. And after years of grappling with his feelings for Elsa and the mistakes he has made, Karl is caught in a life of loneliness and emptiness. Can he finally accept the reality of what he once lost and open himself up to the possibility of what could be? Separated by physical distance and emotional boundaries, these four bound by friendship and family find each other once again and discover that some ties can never be broken in Deep Harbor. Midnight Sun Desperate to know if her missing husband still lives, Kaatje Janssen hires the rugged, yet tenderhearted, James Walker to guide her through the perils of the Alaskan wilderness. What she finally discovers, however, is far from what she expected...and could well place her in the greatest danger of her life. As captain of the Majestic and mother of Kristian and Eve, Elsa Ramstad has sought to ease the ache of her lonely heart. But when an old friend rekindles the spark of romance within her, will she allow the flames of love to burn again? Her foolish youth behind her, Tora Anders looks forward to her wedding and a fresh start in life as the wife of her beloved, Trent Storm. But first she must confront, face-to-face, the terrible demons of her past--and her struggle to forgive the man who radically altered her future.Though widely admired, Captain Karl Martensen feels no depth of emotion for any of the women with whom his life becomes uncomfortably entangled. He has only tender memories of the love he once lost--a love who, by the grace of God, he may just find again. Witness the glorious conclusion of The Northern Lights Trilogy as four bound by friendship journey out of the shadow of their darkest days into the bright future awaiting them in the land of the Midnight Sun. tender memories of the love he once lost--a love who, by the grace of God, he may just find again. From the fierce Alaskan wilderness to the gaiety of San Francisco society; the familiar peaks of Bergen, Norway, to the dark, churning waters of Cape Horn; readers will witness the glorious conclusion of The Northern Lights Trilogy as four bound by friendship journey out of the shadow of their darkest days into the bright future awaiting them in the land of the Midnight Sun.
Northern Magic: Alaska (The Americana Series #2)
by Janet DaileyA determined Texas rose finds an unlikely love in Alaska in this charming Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. After six months apart, Shannon Hayes is thrilled to reunite with her fiancé in America&’s last frontier. But when she arrives in Anchorage, Alaska, her excitement turns to worry when Rick is nowhere to be found. He&’s not at the airport, his apartment, or the job his letters implied he had landed. Desperate to find him, Shannon asks Rick&’s supposed employer for help. Bush pilot Cody Steele is handsome, charming, and more than willing to aide Shannon in her search, especially if it means getting to spend time with her. Now, as Shannon confronts the possibility that Rick has abandoned her, Cody&’s comforting, reliable presence makes her wonder if the man she&’s searching for isn&’t the one she should be giving her heart to.
Northern Rebel and Daring in the Dark
by Jennifer LaBrecque2 Complete Novels for 1 Price! Northern Rebel: A new sizzling Uniformly Hot storyLocate the explosive. Defuse or safely detonate it. It's a job that takes cojones, and one wrong move could land marine demolitions expert Lars Reinhardt in the hurt locker...or in the morgue. But it takes a leave in Good Riddance, Alaska, for Lars to meet his greatest-and prickliest-challenge yet. And he'll need more than charm to disarm this stunning nurse....Delphi Reynolds has declared that emotionally unavailable dudes are the new no-no. And while she's tempted to let Lars light her libido's fuse, he's off-limits-no matter how sexy, charming or freakin' gorgeous he is! But Lars lives for a challenge, and he wants Delphi for the week. And once they ignite, it'll set off a fiery chain reaction that could blow them both away....Reader favorite Daring in the Dark: What's a guy to do when he's in love with his best friend's girl? Not much...until a blackout allows him-and his girl-to see the light....
Northern Renegade
by Jennifer LabrecqueWith a forced medical discharge and a recent divorce, Gunnery Sergeant Liam Reinhardt rolls his motorcycle into Good Riddance, Alaska. His plan? Hide out in the backwoods and nourish the big ol' chip on his shoulder. But when sparks fly with the sexy little firecracker next door, Liam's brood takes a decidedly naughtier mood!She may be an expert on love, but after a rough breakup, columnist Tansy Wellington isn't looking for romance. Sex, however-with a wicked, delicious man who makes her blood boil-is exactly what she needs. It's temporary, it's searing hot...and they're about to learn just how wild Alaska can really get!
Northern Sky
by Mark RadcliffeHaving been sacked from his university teaching job, Ed has returned to his home town to pick up the threads of his old life with his friends and ex-girlfriend, Jeannie, in the Northern Sky folk music club. His dream is to play with them again, making music like his hero Nick Drake - and maybe even a little money. But know-it-all Matt O'Malley is now running the club and has ambitious plans for them that involve contracts and record deals. Can Ed get in on the act, or does O'Malley have a hidden agenda involving the less talented but more photogenic Lane Fox? And can Ed win Jeannie back - or will his legendary temper prevent him from getting anything right? This is a funny and touching novel, written with real Northern soul by one of the country's most popular and knowledgeable commentators on music. It will appeal to anyone who loves music, anyone who's ever been young and ambitious, and anyone who's ever fallen out with someone over the one thing that unites them.
Northern Sky
by Mark RadcliffeHaving been sacked from his university teaching job, Ed has returned to his home town to pick up the threads of his old life with his friends and ex-girlfriend, Jeannie, in the Northern Sky folk music club. His dream is to play with them again, making music like his hero Nick Drake - and maybe even a little money. But know-it-all Matt O'Malley is now running the club and has ambitious plans for them that involve contracts and record deals. Can Ed get in on the act, or does O'Malley have a hidden agenda involving the less talented but more photogenic Lane Fox? And can Ed win Jeannie back - or will his legendary temper prevent him from getting anything right? This is a funny and touching novel, written with real Northern soul by one of the country's most popular and knowledgeable commentators on music. It will appeal to anyone who loves music, anyone who's ever been young and ambitious, and anyone who's ever fallen out with someone over the one thing that unites them.
Northern Star
by Jodi ThomasThe raging fury of war was ending. But their perilous passion had just begun...<P> Hauntingly beautiful Perry McLain was desperate to escape the powerful Union Army captain who pursued her, seeking vengeance for her rebellion. Yet, her vow to save the handsome Hunter Kirkland plunged her deep into enemy territory... and into the tortuous flames of desire.<P> To Hunter, weak with fever, she was nothing but an alluring dream visiting him in the darkness... a sultry vision he could embrace only in the heat of his own imagination. Yet the memory of her warm caresses, the urgent ecstasy of her closeness refused to fade in the morning light.<P> He did not realize that underneath the dirt-caked, boyish clothes of his daytime companion was the body of the woman whose nighttime passion he craved....
Northern Sunset
by Penny JordanShe couldn't deny him this one chance Catriona found life on the remote Shetland island hard enough without Brett Simon's maddening demands. If only her brother, Magnus, hadn't agreed to all Brett's oil company to research a new terminal here--and to use their home as a hotel! But Catriona didn't dare oppose Magnus. A terrible accident had shatter his spirit, and this project seem to mean the world to him. The longer Brett stayed, though, the more Catriona felt her own sanity was at stake. Brett wanted more, much more, than she could give him... Originally published in Sep 1982.
Northward From North: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wei YiShe did not understand why the person who loved her so much would treat her like this now.
Norwegian Woody (Let It Beatle #4)
by J. D. WalkerWoodrow “Woody” Anker is an urban legend -- the boy who lived. Orphaned at the age of three due to a car accident that killed his parents, Woody is taken in by the Zumpano family. He becomes best friends with Serge, the youngest boy, and looks up to Rafe, the oldest. As the years go by, Woody’s feelings for Rafe change into something else entirely. Except, Rafe is straight. And in denial about his alcohol abuse.Rafe Zumpano, now the town Sherriff and Lothario-extraordinaire has been a heavy drinker since his teens, and it’s getting worse. He’s got a secret that he drinks away every night, but when the truth finally comes out, it ruins everything.It will take a lot for both men to move beyond alcohol-fueled vitriol, self-doubt, and internalized homophobia to get to the part where they stop throwing punches and have their happy ending.
Norwyck's Lady
by Margo MaguireWomen Could Not Be TrustedBartholomew, Earl of Norwyck, had well learned that bitter lesson from his traitorous first wife. What, then, should he make of "the Lady Marguerite," a mysterious beauty who claimed ignorance of her true identity? Was she an enemy sent to destroy him-or an angel come to heal his wounded soul?Bartholomew had saved her from a shipwreck, only to dash her upon the rocky shores of his darkest suspicions. But if Marguerite were truly one of his blood-sworn enemies, how then to explain the desire that pulsed between them-threatening to engulf them in a heat as fierce as any flame?
Nos cœurs meurtris
by Cassie Black Remmy Duchene BlmorticiaLa carrière de Zane Ashford au sein de la police new-yorkaise connaît une fin brutale quand il est blessé dans l'exercice de ses fonctions. Après s'être réveillé presque aveugle d'un œil, il ne souhaite rien d'autre que de s'enfoncer dans un trou, mais ses amis ne lui laissent aucun répit. Avec réticence, il laisse son meilleur ami le convaincre de passer du temps au loin, dans un ranch du Montana. Mais à l'instant même où il y arrive et rencontre Cyrus Abrams, Zane est pris de soudaines envies de meurtres. Cyrus Abrams est vulgaire, grincheux, têtu et peu enclin à changer pour qui que ce soit, qu'importe combien Zane Ashford est beau dans son jean. Plus ils se prennent la tête et plus Cyrus commence à voir le policier d'une tout autre façon. Mais Cyrus a un passé qui l'a laissé dans beaucoup d'ennuis, et bien plus brisé qu'il n'est prêt à l'admettre. Un passé dont personne n'a parlé à Zane. Cyrus craint que quand il le découvrira, tout s'effondre autour de lui.
Nosotras es un verbo que invento contigo
by MELO MORENOUna novela para vivir y emocionarse a través de la historia de amor entre dos chicas. Para Alex, mudarse a Barcelona para ir a la universidad es cambiar de aires de una forma que nunca habría podido imaginar: la ciudad no tiene nada que ver con el pueblo pequeño del que viene, ni con su novio, sus amigas o el resto de gente que la rodea. Al conocer Joana, esa chica que va a su clase y con quien, por culpa de un encontronazo, no se lleva especialmente bien, las cosas empiezan a cambiar. Poco a poco, Joana y ella se van conociendo, y Alex comenzará a replantearse cómo ha decidido enfocar las cosas toda su vida, qué es lo que realmente quiere y, sobre todo, quién es ella realmente. Una novela de amistad, gossip, conflictos, dudas, emociones... y una gran historia de amor, esta vez protagonizada por dos chicas.
Nosotros en la noche
by Kent HarufNosotros en la noche es una joya escondida: una historia concisa, conmovedora, agridulce pero a la vez inspiradora, con el revelador sentido del humor que solo poseen aquellos que han llegado a una edad en la que poco importa lo que puedan decir los demás. Louis Waters y Addie Moore llevan gran parte de su vida siendo vecinos en la apacible localidad de Holt, en Colorado. Ambos enviudaron hace años y acaban de franquear las puertas de la vejez, por lo que no han tenido más opción que acostumbrarse a estar solos, sobre todo en las horas más difíciles, después del anochecer. Pero Addie no está dispuesta a conformarse. De la forma más natural, decide hacer una inesperada visita a su vecino: «Me preguntaba si vendrías a pasar las noches conmigo. Y hablar...». Ante tan sorprendente propuesta, Louis no puede hacer otra cosa que acceder. Al principio se sienten extraños, pero noche tras noche van conociéndose de nuevo: hablan de su juventud y sus matrimonios, de sus esperanzas pasadas y sus miedos presentes, de sus logros y errores. La intimidad entre ambos va creciendo y, a pesar de las habladurías de los vecinos y la incomprensión de sus propios hijos, vislumbran la posibilidad real de pasar juntos el resto de sus días. Reseñas:«Una evocación de un lugar y unos personajes sutilmente devastadora y delicada. La historia de Haruf resuena a través de una serie de detalles cuidadosamente escogidos; la novela es plácida pero nunca complaciente.»The New Yorker «Un escritor que posee una originalidad deslumbrante. Habla pausadamente, con intimidad pero con contención, de un adulto a otro. Es cuidadoso a la hora de contar una buena historia. Y es una buena historia, sencillamente buena; destila verdad.»Ursula K. LeGuin, The Guardian «Su peculiar talento fue convertir el más puro decoro en un tema conmovedor. Esta novela trata sobre la tenaz insistencia en que los elementos sencillos conlleven profundidad, y eso los lectores lo agradecerán.»The New York Times Book Review «Completamente cautivadora y destilada con una pureza elemental.»The Washington Post «Breve, sobria y conmovedora [...].Nosotros en la noche ya está causando conmoción.»The Wall Street Journal
Nosso Tempo (As Crônicas de Kerrigan Sequência Livro 5 #5)
by W. J. MayA aguardada sequência da série as Crônicas de Kerrigan, da autora best-seller do USA TODAY, W.J. May. Se Rae Kerrigan achava que planejar um casamento era difícil imagine tentar planejar dois. Especialmente se um deles for para o futuro Rei e Rainha da Inglaterra. Após ser completamente apagada das mentes de todos que conhecia, Rae Kerrigan recupera sua vida só para descobrir que está de repente na pista rápida. Uma pista em direção ao casamento, liderança e muitas outras responsabilidades que nunca soube que tinha. Com problemas surgindo entre os Cavaleiros e o Conselho, um convite para o casamento real e a liberdade condicional tênue do seu pai, na melhor das hipóteses, Rae se vê dividida em tantas direções que é difícil lembrar do fato que uma assassina sedenta de vingança ainda está atrás da sua cabeça. Rae pode curar a divisão no mundo tatù? Quando Samantha atacará novamente? Mais importante... Rae finalmente conseguirá aquela vida normal pela qual está lutando? LEIA TODA A SÉRIE: Série Prequela: Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in Darkness Série As Crônicas de Kerrigan Um Raio de Esperança Nebulosa Escura Castelo de Cartas Chá Real Sob Fogo Fim à Vista Escuridão Oculta Entrelaçados Marca do Destino Força & Poder O Último Em Pé Raio de Luz As Crônicas de Kerrigan Sequência Uma Questão de Tempo O Pêndulo do Tempo Segunda Chance Falha no Tempo Nosso Tempo Precious Time As Crônicas de Kerrigan: Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the Future
Not About Love
by Eve FrancisGrowing up, Mai Nguyen always loved comic books. In college, she writes fan fiction about her favorite characters and publishes the stories online. Soon enough, she has a writing partner, who turns into a close friend.Kate is an admin assistant who also reads and writes steamy stories about her favorite comic heroes and villains. To Mai's surprise, Kate is a lesbian, too. The women grow closer as they begin to write fan fiction together and talk late into the night. Though an ocean separates Mai in Boston from Kate in the UK, Mai is happy with the way their friendship and story are turning out.But as Valentine's Day grows closer, and the climax of the story they’re writing together grows more intense, Mai finds her feelings for Kate changing. When Kate suggests they meet up in real life, Mai doesn't know how to respond. In stories and online, love is easy and carefree. But the real world is something different. Can Mai translate fiction into reality?
Not According to Plan
by J. M. SnyderJonathan Banks and Peter Giles have worked together for five years, business partners in a planning firm that bears both their names. From the moment Jonathan was hired, the attraction between the two men was instantaneous and mutual, but he was dating someone else at the time and turned down Peter’s advances.Now Jonathan’s boyfriend is out of the picture, and he’d love nothing more than for Peter to ask him out again, but he knows his partner all too well. Peter doesn’t take rejection easily. He likes flirting with Jonathan, sure, but doesn’t want to take the chance of getting turned down a second time. He's satisfied with the way their friendship is, and fears anything more intimate might ruin what they already have.But everything both men have planned and worked for together is threatened on a cold, wintry evening when Peter’s car won’t start and Jonathan has to give him a lift home. Can the two friends move past their own fears and trepidations, and begin to build a future together as partners outside the office?
Not After Everything
by Michelle LevyFans of Eleanor and Park, The Spectacular Now, and Julia Hoban's Willow won't be able to put down this gritty but hopeful love story about two struggling teens.Tyler has a football scholarship to Stanford, a hot girlfriend, and a reliable army of friends to party with. Then his mom kills herself. And Tyler lets it all go. Now he needs to dodge what his dad is offering (verbal tirades and abuse) and earn what his dad isn't (money): He needs a job. It's there that he reunites with Jordyn, his childhood best friend, and now the token goth girl at school. Jordyn brings Tyler an unexpected peace and, finally, love. But with his family in shambles, he can't risk bringing Jordyn too deeply into his life. So when violence rocks Tyler's world again, will it be Jordyn who shows him the way to a hopeful future? Or after everything, will Tyler have to find it in himself?This tough, realistic page-turner reveals a boy's point of view on loss and love.
Not All Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks (World Of Love Ser.)
by Rebecca CohenNeither of them wants to fall in love, but getting exactly what they don’t want might be the best thing to ever happen to them. Mark hopes his boredom with his current job will be alleviated by a short stint in Basel, Switzerland. When he meets Steffen, who struck out on his own from an old-money family to establish an IT firm, Mark expects some fun, great sex, and a clean break when his job is done. The arrangement is perfect for Steffen, who has been content with casual after a betrayal—and has a taste for British men after attending university in the UK. But as they explore the city’s rich history and traditions, Mark begins to see Steffen as much more than a tour guide with benefits. If he isn’t careful, the trip meant to break the lull in his career might end up breaking his heart instead….World of Love:Stories of romance that span every corner of the globe.