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Not That Kind of Ever After
by Luci Adams'Utterly hilarious . . . a stellar debut that's sure to charm readers' KATE BROMLEY'[A] raucously entertaining debut novel' The Times______________Gloriously fun, romantic and feel-good, discover a 21st century London fairytale with an unforgettable twist Once upon a time, in a flatshare south of the river, there lived an aspiring author named Bella Marble. Above all things, above her wish to be a writer, above absolutely anything and everything, Bella wants to find love.But one fateful week changes everything...When her best friend moves in with the most boring ogre in history and her perfectly paired parents tell her their own love story is coming to an end, Bella's illusions of finding 'the one' shatters.With the help of her very own knight in shining Armani, Bella ditches the fairytale and decides it's time to write herself a brand new kind of happy ending. And while London may be fresh out of Princes, it's got a surplus of frogs - and as Bella learns, kissing frogs can be extremely fun.______________Fresh, funny and intelligent, this book will make any woman who's experienced dating in the 21st century laugh, wince and cry in recognition, and is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi Mcfarlane and Beth O'Leary. Find out why everyone's talking about NOT THAT KIND OF EVER AFTER . . . 'A wickedly funny exploration of finding one's own Happily Ever After. If you've ever gone searching for The Fairytale within the hellscape of modern dating, Not That Kind of Ever After is for you' ALISON ROSE GREENBERG'A laugh-out-loud and totally swoon-worthy read that will keep you turning the pages' JO WATSON
Not That Kind of Ever After: A Novel
by Luci AdamsFairytale meets feminism in Luci Adams's Not That Kind of Ever After, a frothy adventure of one woman’s journey to claim happily ever after in times of serial dating, swiping right, and the quest to find your soulmate.Bella Marble’s life isn’t what she imagined. Instead of an author, she’s a receptionist at a small press. Instead of happily married, she’s single, and her lovey-dovey parents are divorcing. And to top it off, her best friend of twenty-nine years, Ellie Mathews, is moving out and marrying the heinously boring Mark. (He’s not worthy of her. No one could be). Bella feels rudderless, only slightly soothed by time spent with Ellie’s (not hot) brother, (he’s not hot) Marty (okay, he’s hot. But he’s also the aggravating brother she never had—right)?When Marty recommends Bella stop looking for “the one” and just have fun, Bella finds a new, empowered side of herself. But when she posts a fairy-tale retelling of a disastrous one night stand on a storytelling app, all of a sudden, Bella has become @B.Enchanted. And she’s gone viral.Now, Bella’s in a fight with Ellie, her new roommates are so, deeply, weird, and the pressure is mounting to find new fairy tales to write about—but she’s got to live them first.“As side splittingly hilarious as it is empowering and emotional, Not That Kind of Ever After is a sparkling debut.”--Helena Hunting, bestselling author
Not That Kind of Guy
by Andie J. ChristopherAn office attraction becomes something more when they're off the clock in this delightful romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of Not the Girl You Marry.State attorney Bridget Nolan is successful in all aspects of her life—except romance. After breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, she's been slow to reenter the dating scene. To be honest, she has more important things to do like putting bad guys behind bars. But with her brother's wedding right around the corner, she suddenly needs a date and fast. Lucky for Bridget, the legal intern is almost done with his program. Matt Kido is dumbstruck by Bridget—total love at first sight—but there's one problem. She's totally off-limits while she's his boss. But the moment he no longer reports to her, Matt decides to take a chance. An impulsive decision takes them to Las Vegas where, as the saying goes, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless you put a ring on it.
Not That Sort of Girl: A Novel
by Mary WesleyFrom the bestselling author of The Camomile Lawn comes the &“amusing&” story of a widow reflecting on her past as she looks toward a new future (Publishers Weekly). Rose Peel had never loved her husband. Their marriage had simply made sense, being built on honor and respect and mutual needs. But love was not a part of their union—for Rose has always kept that part of herself for Mylo Cooper, whom she was forbidden to marry. Upon the death of her husband, Rose suddenly finds herself free after almost fifty years of marriage. But as she reflects on her life—her passionate adoration of Mylo, the promises she made to her husband, the lies they both told each other, the tragedies she survived, and the joy she shared—she finds herself unsure of her next step, or what she truly wants. A finalist for the Sunday Express Book of the Year Award, Not That Sort of Girl is an unforgettable and emotional triumph of Wesley&’s one-of-a-kind insight and vivid characterization.
Not Their First Rodeo (Twin Kings Ranch #3)
by Christy JeffriesSometimes all a family needsIs a chance to come together. The last thing Sheriff Marcus King needs is his past sneaking back into his present. Years ago, Violet Cortez-Hill disappeared from his life, leaving him with unanswered questions—and a lot of hurt. Now the widowed father of twin boys finds himself forced to interact with the pretty public defender daily. Their heartache is mutual—but so is their attraction. Is there still a chance to saddle up and ride off into their future?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.A homecoming to remember…
Not This Gal!
by Glenda SandersBrides on the RunShe cameLas Vegas. Keeley Owens had planned this trip months ago, hoping a romantic weekend would perk up her relationship with her boyfriend, Troy. Maybe he'd even pop the question....She sawBefore she knew it, she was standing in a tacky wedding chapel beside a drunken bridegroom. Facing a fate worse than death, she stalked out into the desert, wearing only her wedding dress and indecently high heels.She conqueredJust as she was about to collapse from heat stroke, she was rescued by strapping, gorgeous Digby Barnes. He wined her, dined her...and loved her all night long. But Keeley wasn't looking for a permanent relationship. After all, she'd already left one groom at the altar....
Not Through Loving You
by Patricia PrestonIn the Southern town of Lafayette Falls, a new life brings together a woman with everything to lose and a doctor with everything to prove.When a sickly infant is surrendered at the Lafayette Falls Medical Center, and orphaned soon after, pediatrician Aaron Kendall arranges to adopt him. After a painful divorce, the busy baby doc is about to realize his own dream of becoming a father when the baby’s beautiful estranged aunt turns up. She doesn't exactly approve of the Kendall bachelor pad, complete with Aaron's cranky dad and wacky brother, forcing Aaron to form a risky alliance with her. Country singer-songwriter Lia Montgomery barely knew her half-sister, but she's determined her tiny nephew goes to a good home. If only she fit the bill herself, but her stressful life on the road is no place for a baby. Yet despite her misgivings, as she gets to know Aaron, she realizes the smart and sexy doctor is everything a child could want in a dad—and more unsettling, everything she's ever hoped for in a man. After all she's put him through, is it too late to form a family—and maybe put a song in the good doctor's heart?
Not Today
by Mc LeeAfter the death of his older brother in Iraq, Emmett Callaghan’s mother cracked under the stress and abandoned the family—saddling sixteen-year-old Emmett with the care of a father suffering from worsening dementia. Poor in a town where the lines between the privileged and the struggling are sharp and unmovable, Emmett has nowhere to turn, and he cannot let the authorities know his mother is no longer in the picture. Then a light shines into his bleak life with the arrival of Noah Davis. Mixed race, liberal, worldly, and openly gay, Noah is like no one else in conservative Whitmore—and like no one Emmett’s ever met. Emmett is helpless to keep Noah and the happiness and support he offers out of Emmett’s dark and hidden world. But when secrets start to surface, will the obstacles the two young men face be more than love and good intentions can overcome?
Not Today, Fred: A Novel
by Brandon HelmsA new romantic comedy with a psychological twist, Brandon Helms’s first novel blends literary humor about overcoming depression with practical advice on how to build yourself up with the help of others. James Wright has a perfect job, a loving sister, and a caring best friend. Still, he’s unable to shake the cloud of despair—Fred, he’s named it—following him day in, day out. When Fred isn’t causing James to fantasize about committing suicide, James settles for daydreams about his beautiful coworker, Alexis. One day, James musters up the courage to ask Alexis out, and his life starts to change drastically. Soon, Fred no longer has its hold on James. Yet loving someone with emotional baggage isn’t an easy road, and James finds out Alexis herself isn’t without her own afflictions. Not Today, Fred offers readers the chance to put themselves in James’s shoes to learn about self-discovery through positive relationships.
Not Under the Law
by Grace Livingston HillYes, he knew he was a transgressor of the law. He had broken the law of the land. Everybody else was doing it, some doing it bunglingly, and not getting away with it. He despised them. He had gone into it more for the game than the money. He had known he could do it without discovery. But he had not gotten away with it. He had been discovered. And by that girl! Not only that, but by the girl he most honored in all the earth! Suddenly, he knew that he loved her. He had loved her all along. That was why he was going after her. She was lost and he was finding her. And somehow it was beginning to dawn upon his soul that he would not find her until he had set this thing right which was wrong with himself.... You'll find many more books by Grace Livingston Hill the author often creditede with founder of popular Christian Fiction. Look for: Spice Box, Exit Betty, Lo, Michael, City of Fire, The Girl From Montana, and The Finding of Jasper Holt with many more to come.
Not Until You
by Roni LorenNEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED * THE COMPLETE NOVELCela knows how to be good. She's had a lifetime of practice. But on the night of her college graduation, she decides she's earned one wild night before she has to move back home to her overprotective family. So when the hot neighbor she's been quietly fantasizing about for a year suggests a game of Never Have I Ever, she's ready. But what starts out as a simple game takes an unexpected turn. Because Ian Foster doesn't play games he can't win.Foster knows his desires aren't for the faint of heart, especially not for someone as sweet and innocent as his pretty neighbor. But when Cela shows up at his door with an invitation that surprises him, he can't resist indulging. Cela has no idea what she's in for. The secret dark side of this man's need will both intrigue and terrify her. But Cela has a secret of her own--and a new game to see just how far they're both willing to go, and how much they're willing to risk by crossing every boundary of desire.
Not Until You Part I
by Roni LorenFrom the author of the Loving on the Edge novels comes a story of a good girl who discovers that once you dare to cross some lines, it's hard to turn back... Not Until You, Part I Not Until You Dare On the night of her graduation, innocent veterinary student Cela decides to play a game of Never Have I Ever with the two hot neighbors she's been quietly crushing on for the last year. Always the prim and proper student, Cela thinks she's earned a wild night before she has to move back home under the watchful gaze of her family. But what starts out as a simple game is about to take a very sensual turn... Ian Foster is tired of playing games. With his membership to The Ranch, an exclusive BDSM resort, and a musician roommate named Pike who brings home groupies with a taste for ménage, Foster has a life most guys would kill for. But lately, his need for dominance is no longer satisfied via one-night stands. He craves the full surrender of one woman--a submissive of his own. But when his quiet, sweet-as-sugar neighbor shows up at their door with a bottle of tequila and an invitation, Foster decides he and Pike may have time for one more fling... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss Not Until You, Part II
Not Until You Part II
by Roni LorenCela's daring side started to expose itself in Not Until You Dare. Now Foster and Pike are determined to push her limits and let her wild side loose... Not Until You, Part II Not Until You Risk Cela's sexy game of Never Have I Ever with her neighbors has turned into a night of Truth or Dare, with her revealing her deepest desires and letting go like she's never done before. After some seductive dancing, the trio decides to move to a more private location: a swanky hotel where Foster is determined to explore Cela's wildest fantasies. As the heat between the three begins to sizzle, Cela finds herself drawn to Foster, whose dominance over her is almost too much to handle. But Cela's got a secret she hasn't yet shared, something that could bring their passionate encounter to a screeching halt... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss Not Until You, Part III
Not Until You Part III
by Roni LorenIn the scintillating continuation of Roni Loren's Not Until You, Cela is unsure if she can go back to her bland way of living, not after the door to passion has been opened. But she doesn't realize she's barely even caught a glimpse of what Foster is capable of... Not Until You, Part III Not Until You Crave As the threesome returns home from their wild night, Foster is still reeling from the truth about Cela and angry at himself for feeling more than he should for a one night stand. So when he's confronted by Cela's angry and protective older brother, he agrees to stay away from his alluring neighbor. He knows he's got no business messing with a vanilla girl--especially one who tests his self-control at every turn. Cela's still not ready to give up on Foster or the intense connection they shared. So when a harmless midnight texting session turns into an irresistible invitation, she can't say no. But later when she runs into Foster dressed in leather pants and heading out for a late night at The Ranch, she begins to grasp that there's a whole other side to him she never imagined--a darkness that both intrigues and terrifies her... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss Not Until You, Part IV
Not Until You Part IV
by Roni LorenNaïve Cela has gotten a peek into the world of BDSM. But, as Roni Loren's titillating Not Until You series continues, will Cela really take the plunge and leave her vanilla life behind? Not Until You, Part IV Not Until You Trust Despite desperately wanting to satisfy her curiosity, Foster is not about to introduce Cela to his true dominant side. For one thing, she's far too innocent to participate in that kind of lifestyle; for another, he doesn't want to get attached when she'll be leaving town so soon. But when he comes home after a frustrating day and finds Cela hanging out with Pike, all of Foster's possessive urges rise to the surface. Cela is left breathless and shaken after getting a glimpse of Foster's dominance unleashed. Maybe he was right, and she isn't ready for something so intense. But when she can't get her mind off their nights together, she comes up with a daring plan to see just how much they're both willing to risk... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss Not Until You, Part V
Not Until You Part V
by Roni LorenCela wants to explore the new desires Foster has awakened within her, but is she really ready to submit? As Roni Loren's Not Until You continues, Foster will find out exactly how far Cela will go... Not Until You, Part V Not Until You Beg Foster has been pushed past the point of temptation. So even though he fears Cela's interest in his world is a passing whim, he agrees to teach her the art of submission. But he's not going to hold anything back--if she wants to see this side of him, he's going to show her how deep his dominance runs. Cela's initial intrigue begins to give way to doubt as she struggles with the submissive role and the desires it stirs within her. Having spent her whole life being controlled by her domineering father, she's unsure if she's ready to put herself under the command of another man. But when she breaks Foster's most important rule, she puts herself in a situation more intense than she bargained for... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss Not Until You, Part VI.
Not Until You Part VI
by Roni LorenThe heat is rising as Foster and Cela's affair becomes more complicated in the next thrilling installment of Not Until You. After Cela fails to obey him, Foster decides that she must be punished for her transgressions. But has retribution ever felt so good? Not Until You, Part VI Not Until You Surrender Cela willingly accepts Foster's difficult penalty for what she's done and finds herself more vulnerable and more attracted to him than ever. Unfortunately, she's also more confused. She's drawn to Foster's dark desires but scared by the intensity of her surrender and her growing need for him. So as outside pressures mount, how is she supposed to make the hardest decision of her life? Foster is falling further and further for Cela, but right as he's tempted to tell her how he feels, she approaches him with a heartbreaking proposition. There isn't much Foster wouldn't sacrifice for Cela's happiness, but this time that may mean watching the girl he could truly love walk away... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss Not Until You, Part VII
Not Until You Part VII
by Roni LorenRoni Loren's sexy novel Not Until You picks up as Cela decides to leave the life of submission behind. But having had a taste of Foster's intense passion isn't making it easy to go back to her old ways... Not Until You, Part VII Not Until You Believe Having flirted with forbidden desires, Cela leaves Foster and returns home to her small Texas town to work in her father's veterinary practice and embrace a "normal" life. Everything is exactly how she left it--everything except her. But Foster made his feelings clear about their relationship, and she's determined to find a way forward without him...even if her heart refuses to let go. Foster knows that he made a mistake in letting Cela go before he told her his true feelings. Intending to set things right, he goes to her hometown to lay himself bare. But when he gets there, he sees Cela in a compromising situation that makes him doubt that they had anything special at all... Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You. More to come...Don't miss the stirring conclusion of Not Until You, Part VIII
Not Until You Part VIII
by Roni LorenBoundaries will be crossed and souls laid bare as Foster and Cela discover if sizzling passion can ignite into something more in the breathtaking conclusion of Not Until You. Not Until You, Part VIII Not Until You Love When Cela walked into his life, scared, innocent, and seeking thrills beyond her wildest dreams, Foster never expected she could become the submissive he's always desired. Cela has changed, has blossomed into something he can't resist, and she's ready and willing to surrender to Foster fully. But when devastating news reminds Foster how tragically he failed to take care of someone he loved in the past, he wonders what right he has to be with a woman as beautiful and vibrant as Cela. She'll leave eventually anyway--everyone always does. But Cela isn't about to let Foster chase her away. Can she convince this dominant playboy that her love for him is here to stay? Includes a bonus excerpt of Roni Loren's novel, Caught Up In You.
Not Wicked Enough
by Carolyn JewelWhen Lily Wellston heads to the Bitterward Estate to comfort her widowed friend Eugenia she certainly does not have romance in mind. In fact the playful but level-headed Lily is amused to no end when, en route, a gypsy gifts her with a beautiful medallion, claiming it will ensnare the romantic desires of a stranger.But Fate has other plans in the form of Eugenia's ruggedly handsome brother, the Duke of Mountjoy. One day at Bitterward and Lily can't deny the sizzling attraction between her and the roguish duke. Nothing can come of it, of course. She's not looking for entanglements and he's practically engaged. But whether it's her outgoing nature and the duke's outlandish ways sparking off one another; or the mysterious gypsy medallion working "magic"--hearts are stirring in the most unexpected and wicked ways...
Not Without Cause
by Kay DavidMeredith Santera is the leader of the Operatives, always putting the needs of others in front of her own. And that means she chose the job over a relationship with Jack Haden. Now her job is putting her in contact with Jack once again. But this time they're on opposite sides.To save a friend. To protect a child. To end an evil. Most of us could not bring ourselves to do the unthinkable-even if it was for the greater good. The Operatives do whatever it takes. Because of them, we don't have to.
Not Without Her Child (Sierra's Web #10)
by Tara Taylor QuinnUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORHer ex-husband wanted to make her pay…So he kidnapped her child. For fifteen months, Jessica Johnson has searched for her baby daughter. Desperate for answers, she&’s hired Sierra's Web investigator Brian Powers, hoping he can accomplish what the police couldn&’t. Her ex-husband, in prison for kidnapping the child, manipulates Jessica in exchange for clues. But as Brian&’s professional detachment is compromised by his growing feelings for Jessica, he fears her ex&’s clues are calculated to get Jessica killed.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Sierra's Web series:Book 1: His Lost and Found FamilyBook 2: Reluctant RoommatesBook 3: Tracking His Secret ChildBook 4: Her Best Friend's BabyBook 5: Cold Case SheriffBook 6: The Bounty Hunter's Baby SearchBook 7: On the Run with His BodyguardBook 8: Not Without Her ChildBook 9: Old Dogs, New TruthsBook 10: A Firefighter's Hidden TruthBook 11: A Family-First ChristmasBook 12: Last Chance InvestigationBook 13: Their Secret TwinsBook 14: Danger on the River
Not Without Her Family
by Beth AndrewsShe claims she has to make things right. . . It's nothing but trouble for Jack Martin, chief of police, when Kelsey Reagan blows into town. Her ex-con brother just became the prime suspect in a murder, and this reformed bad girl vows to prove he's innocent. She even blames herself for her brother's jail record--for her brother's convicted crime. And now Jack's precocious young daughter is beginning to idolize Kelsey. But an error in judgment nearly cost the widowed cop his career once; he's never going to let that happen again. Not even for a gorgeous troublemaker like Kelsey.
Not Without Her Son
by Kay DavidJulia Vandamme's nightmare began after she said, "I do."Her only comfort is her sweet little boy, and she's stayed in her marriage just for him. Jonathan Cruz is their one chance for escape, but before she and her son can know freedom, Julia has to learn to trust Cruz. But how can she, when she's not convinced he's the man he claims to be?To save a friend. To protect a child. To end an evil. Most of us could not bring ourselves to do the unthinkable-even if it was for the greater good. The Operatives do whatever it takes. Because of them, we don't have to.
Not Without Risk: Not Without Risk A Man To Die For (St. Simone Florida)
by Suzanne BrockmannA heart-pounding romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann, previously published in 1995. Emily Marshall is enjoying a pleasure cruise on the Gulf of Mexico when she stumbles on a murder and a violent drug-smuggling ring. And the only person she can trust is the man who broke her heart so many years ago, Jim Keegan. Jim had thought he was over Emily—until a passionate encounter a beach house proved him wrong. Now, he must face a group of deadly criminals to save the woman he knows he still loves.