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Not Just a Governess (A Season of Secrets #2)
by Carole MortimerGOVERNESS? Darkly delicious Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn't care a whit for society-especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn't shake his steely disposition! OR LADY IN DISGUISE? Except Mrs. Elena Leighton, an enigmatic widow, is a most intriguing addition to the household. What are those ladylike airs and graces beneath her dowdy exterior? Despite great impropriety, Lord Hawthorne is compelled to discover the real Elena-no matter what secrets are unveiled along the way.... A Season of Secrets A lady never tells...
Not Just a Holiday Romance: The ultimate summer escape!
by Jo WatsonPreorder Jo's hilarious and heartfelt new rom-com, Just The Way I Am, now! Just search: 9781472265586FIVE FULL-LENGTH ROM-COMS IN ONE GLORIOUS COLLECTION! From the author of the 100,000 copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You and the smash-hit Truly, Madly, Like Me! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!Not Just a Holiday Romance brings together five of Jo's best-loved full-length rom-coms in one gloriously escapist, laugh-out-loud collection, and also features a 20,000 word bonus novella to find out what happened next to Lilly, Annie, Jane, Stormy and Val!*Burning MoonChase your dreams. Dance under the stars. Fall in love at the festival of Burning Moon.Almost a BrideThe best way to get over an ex? Go on an adventure - and have the time of your life.Finding YouBook a flight. Take a chance. And lose your heart when you least expect it.After the RainShe believes in Fate. He believes in logic. But this unexpected journey could change everything...The Great Ex-ScapeTwo broken hearts. Ten way to get over an ex. Let the adventure begin.Buy Jo's uplifting new rom-com, Truly, Madly, Like Me, now! One reader says, 'if you pick up one read this summer, make it this one'! Just search: 9781472265555*Previously available only to Jo's newsletter subscribers!And don't miss Jo's other funny, romantic hit rom-coms - Love to Hate You, Love You, Love You Not and You, Me, Forever.'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics'Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is' Rachel's Random Reads
Not Just a Seduction (Undone! #1)
by Carole MortimerA beautiful widow accepts a seductive rake’s indecent proposal in this sexy Regency romance.London, 1817. The Earl of Chambourne’s scandalous reputation has been well-earned, but he has never forgotten the only woman he ever loved. Nor has he forgiven her for marrying another man while he was off fighting in France. When Christian discovers she is a widow, he hungers to possess her once again . . . as his mistress.Lady Sylviana Moorland, Countess of Ampthill, knows it is only a matter of time before she comes face to face with Christian again. No longer an innocent, she sees no reason not to surrender to the sensual pleasure he offers. But how will she resist surrendering her heart?
Not Just a Wallflower: Not Just A Wallflower Falling For The Highland Rogue The Knight's Fugitive Lady (A Season of Secrets #3)
by Carole MortimerA notorious rogue is intrigued by the most unlikeliest of ladies in USA Today–bestselling author Carole Mortimer’s Regency romance Not Just a Wallflower.Innocent lady’s companion?Enigmatic beauty Ellie Rosewood is the talk of the ton. Her appointed guardian, Justin, Duke of Royston, has one job—to find Miss Rosewood a husband. But confirmed rake Justin wants Ellie all for himself!Or lady of mystery?With her coming out a huge success, Ellie is overwhelmed by the attention of London’s most eligible bachelors. She finds an unexpected haven in the company of the arrogant Justin, and he begins to discover there is more to this unworldly wallflower than first appears.A Season of SecretsA lady never tells . . . A Season of Secrets:Not Just a GovernessNot Just a Wallflower
Not Just for Christmas: 'a funny, sparky book... An ideal read for anyone who is a fan of Christmas or dogs - or both!' Sophie Kinsella
by Natalie Cox'Such a funny, sparky book... An ideal read for anyone who is a fan of Christmas or dogs - or both!' Sophie KinsellaCharlie hates the holidays, and this year is shaping up to be her worst yuletide ever. Her boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer, her flat is out of bounds after a gas leak, and her mother has gone to spend Christmas in Melbourne with her fifth husband. Finding herself single, mildly concussed and temporarily homeless, Charlie hesitantly agrees to dust off her wellies and spend the festive season in Devon, looking after Cosy Canine Cottages, her cousin Jez's dog-care centre. However, her plans for a quiet rural Christmas with only the four-legged friends for company are dashed as soon as she meets Malcolm the deaf Great Dane, Hugo, his gorgeous (but engaged) owner, and Cal, the undeniably attractive but unbearably haughty and patronising local vet...
Not Just for Christmas: The most hilarious and feel-good festive romcom you'll read this Christmas 2019!
by Natalie CoxCharlie hates the holidays, and this year is shaping up to be her worst yuletide ever. Her boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer, her flat is out of bounds after a gas leak, and her mother has gone to spend Christmas in Melbourne with her fifth husband. Finding herself single, mildly concussed and temporarily homeless, Charlie hesitantly agrees to dust off her wellies and spend the festive season in Devon, looking after Cosy Canine Cottages, her cousin Jez's dog-care centre. However, her plans for a quiet rural Christmas with only the four-legged friends for company are dashed as soon as she meets Malcolm the deaf Great Dane, Hugo, his gorgeous (but engaged) owner, and Cal, the undeniably attractive but unbearably haughty and patronising local vet...Read by Candida Gubbins(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
Not Just for Christmas: The most hilarious and feel-good festive romcom you'll read this Christmas 2020!
by Natalie CoxWINNER OF THE RNA ROMANTIC COMEDY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019'Such a funny, sparky book... An ideal read for anyone who is a fan of Christmas or dogs - or both!' Sophie KinsellaCharlie hates the holidays, and this year is shaping up to be her worst yuletide ever. Her boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer, her flat is out of bounds after a gas leak, and her mother has gone to spend Christmas in Melbourne with her fifth husband. Finding herself single, mildly concussed and temporarily homeless, Charlie hesitantly agrees to dust off her wellies and spend the festive season in Devon, looking after Cosy Canine Cottages, her cousin Jez's dog-care centre. However, her plans for a quiet rural Christmas with only the four-legged friends for company are dashed as soon as she meets Malcolm the deaf Great Dane, Hugo, his gorgeous (but engaged) owner, and Cal, the undeniably attractive but unbearably haughty and patronising local vet...'Fabulous romantic escapism' Heat* Not Just for Christmas is published as Mutts and Mistletoe in the US. *
Not Just the Boss's Plaything & A Devil in Disguise
by Caitlin CrewsTwo novels of business and pleasure in one volume by the USA Today–bestselling author!This volume includes two complete and compelling novels of powerful men and passionate romance from the RITA Award-nominated author:Not Just the Boss’s PlaythingFrom the moment Alicia Teller tripped and fell into Nikolai Korovin’s arms, her iron-clad control started to slip. While Alicia’s tantalizing curves might drive the elite Russian soldier-turned-wealthy philanthropist to distraction, business and pleasure are not two things this legendary tycoon has ever mixed—until now.A Devil in DisguiseDrusilla Bennett’s job from hell will soon be over. Ready to take her life back, she plucks up the courage to say “I quit!” But nothing and no one has ever taken Cayo Vila by surprise, and he’s not going to let Dru go quite so easily . . . Praise for Caitlin Crews“Romance fans will eagerly devour this high-heat love story.” —Publishers Weekly
Not Just the Girl Next Door (Furever Yours #3)
by Stacy ConnellyAn innocent small town animal trainer is out to rescue the heart of her brother’s best friend in this charming and wholesome contemporary romance.Zeke Harper has always seen animal trainer Mollie McFadden as someone in need of his help and protection. Nothing more. Having known her since childhood as his best friend’s sister, he can’t cross the line—no matter how irresistible he finds the girl next door. Until a surprise kiss takes them beyond the bounds of friendship. Now Zeke wonders if this woman who opens her life to pets in need can find a place for him—in her heart!
Not Just the Nanny
by Christie RidgwayShe'd been nanny to his children forever- and she'd been in love with him for almost as long. But Kayla James had always managed to keep her relationship with Mick Hanson strictly professional. And now that his kids were older, she had a choice-stay, and fess up...or get out of the line of fire. Firefighter Mick Hanson had enough responsibility. A working single dad, he didn't need another complication-but then he saw Kayla in a different light. Until now, he'd managed to look at her as nothing more than "the nanny. " Now he wasn't sure he could resist the attraction that was too hot to extinguish....
Not Like I'm Jealous or Anything
by Marissa WalshWe've all been there. We've all felt that pang. It's hard to stop the "green-eyed monster" once it rears its ugly head. We asked 13 writers to share their visions of jealousy and this collection of short stories, essays, and one poem was their response. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Not Like the Movies
by Kerry WinfreyWhat happens when your life is a rom-com . . . but you don&’t even believe in true love?Chloe Sanderson is an optimist, and not because her life is easy. As the sole caregiver for her father, who has early-onset Alzheimer&’s, she&’s pretty much responsible for everything. She has no time—or interest—in getting swept up in some dazzling romance. Not like her best friend, Annie, who literally wrote a rom-com that&’s about to premiere in theaters across America . . . and happens to be inspired by Chloe and her cute but no-nonsense boss, Nick Velez.As the buzz for the movie grows, Chloe reads one too many listicles about why Nick is the perfect man, and now she can&’t see him as anything but Reason #4: The scruffy-bearded hunk who&’s always there when you need him. But unlike the romance Annie has written for them, Chloe isn&’t so sure her own story will end in a happily-ever-after.
Not Meeting Mr Right
by Anita Heiss&‘I am deadly, desirable and delicious!&’ This is Alice's mantra as she hilariously negotiates her way through the rocky terrain of singledom. Alice Aigner is successful, independent and a confirmed serial dater – but at her ten-year school reunion she has a sudden change of heart. Bored rigid by her married, mortgaged and motherly former classmates, Alice decides to prove that a woman can have it all: a man, marriage, career, kids and a mind of her own. She sets herself a goal: meet the perfect man and marry him before her thirtieth birthday, just under two years away. Together with her best friends Dannie, Liza and Peta, Alice draws up a ten-point plan. Then, with a little help from her family and friends, she sets out to find Mr Right. Unfortunately for Alice, it's not quite as easy as she imagines … Who could not fall in love with our Koori heroine as she dates (among others): Renan, whose career goal is to be the world's best moonwalker and male hula dancer; Tufu the commitment-phobic Samoan football player; scary Simon the one-night stand; and Paul - Mr Dreamboat, but perhaps too good to be true. All the while, Alice skilfully avoids dating Cliff, son of her mum's friend and confirmed bachelor who isn't likely to settle down with a woman anytime soon.
Not Moving Out: An uplifting second-chance romcom
by Jon RanceSpouses Without Benefits - how can you move on without moving out? Freya and Joe’s marriage has fizzled its way to the end, but for financial reasons, and to support their daughter in her final year of school, they decide they need to keep living together for six months. They know it won’t be easy, but for Joe at least, it provides creative rewards: a struggling sitcom writer, he has found his new project. Why not write about his own situation? And the network loves it. There is just one problem - Freya doesn’t know. Can Freya and Joe navigate the six months together and might they find out something new about their relationship? A relatable second-chance romcom perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Beth O’Leary. Readers are falling hard for Not Moving Out: 'Drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end.'***** Reader Review 'I honestly couldn’t stop reading. It had so many beautiful lines that made me stop and think...I laughed out loud....and even got a little teary at times.'***** Reader Review 'It was refreshing to read about characters that are in their forties...I adored this book.'***** Reader Review 'A fun unique concept...you will love it!' ***** Reader Review 'This is a book I will happily re-read for years to come.' **** Reader Review Praise for Jon Rance: ‘You’ll want to put aside as many moments as you can to read this…you’ll love it!’ Nick Spalding ‘Thought-provoking yet tender, witty and warm, and with characters you’ll care about and be rooting for until the end.’ Matt Dunn ‘An ambitious novel, covering over two decades and taking in all the moments - big, small, tender, painful, intimate and brutal - that make up a complex relationship and a charming and touching story.’ Andy Jones ‘What a beautiful, beautiful love story. I can’t say enough good things about it!’***** Reader Review ‘Absolutely loved this story and found it near impossible to put down!’ ***** Reader Review ‘I fell in love with the characters in this book and simply could not put the book down’ ***** Reader Review ‘A beautiful tapestry of love, life, and everything in between… both uplifting and heart-wrenching…A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of moments and the enduring nature of true love.’***** Reader Review ‘Such a lovely read…highly recommend.’***** Reader Review ‘A captivating read that can only be described as unputdownable.’ Reader Review
Not My Daughter
by Barbara DelinskyA pregnancy pact between three teenaged girls puts their mothers' love to the ultimate test in this explosive new novel from Barbara Delinsky, "a first-rate storyteller who creates characters as familiar as your neighbors." (Boston Globe) When Susan Tate's seventeen-year-old daughter, Lily, announces she is pregnant, Susan is stunned. A single mother, she has struggled to do everything right. She sees the pregnancy as an unimaginable tragedy for both Lily and herself. Then comes word of two more pregnancies among high school juniors who happen to be Lily's best friends-and the town turns to talk of a pact. As fingers start pointing, the most ardent criticism is directed at Susan. As principal of the high school, she has always been held up as a role model of hard work and core values. Now her detractors accuse her of being a lax mother, perhaps not worthy of the job of shepherding impressionable students. As Susan struggles with the implications of her daughter's pregnancy, her job, financial independence, and long-fought-for dreams are all at risk. The emotional ties between mothers and daughters are stretched to breaking in this emotionally wrenching story of love and forgiveness. Once again, Barbara Delinsky has given us a powerful novel, one that asks a central question: What does it take to be a good mother?From the Hardcover edition.
Not My Father's Daughter
by Elke Lakey D. J. FronimosKerstin Meineke has always known she’s bisexual, and reconnecting with a former classmate and declared lesbian makes her ponder the what-ifs of her own choices. Kerstin’s adult son has moved out and her marriage is in a rut, so when her mom dies, Kerstin fulfills her last wish and travels to the US to meet her biological father.Finally finished with veterinary college, Sara Peterson decides the next step is to find her perfect life partner. Online Sara locates a candidate who meets all her criteria, but when their in-person meeting is a disaster, she convinces herself to stick to loving animals.It’s March 2020, and both Kerstin’s and Sara’s lives grind to a halt once COVID hits. The ever-practical Sara invites her new “sister” Kerstin to stay with the family, never mind that her mother resents Kerstin, the daughter from a previous marriage her husband failed to mention. Things quickly become tense.Gorgeous and brilliant, Sara possesses a quirkiness which intrigues Kerstin, and she falls for Sara practically at first sight. Sara’s rational world is turned upside down when she realizes the feeling is mutual. Kerstin and Sara struggle to do the right thing, but boundaries are shattered when passion overtakes them. Too soon, Kerstin’s vacation ends and she knows their goodbye must be forever. Sensible Sara comes to the same conclusion.But what if theirs is the once-in-a-lifetime love they both long for?
Not My Spook (Spy vs. Spook #2)
by TinneanQuinton Mann, a highly ranked CIA officer, is used to being called the Ice Man. He’s astounded to discover himself in a relationship with Mark Vincent, not because Vincent is a man, but because he’s a top-rated WBIS agent. There they are though, for a total of five glorious days. But when Mark uses the excuse of going to Massachusetts for his mother’s funeral to end their relationship, Quinn’s not buying it.No one screws with Mark Vincent. Even Mark doesn't screw with himself. Once he realizes how close he's allowed Quinton Mann to get to him, he does what any self-respecting spy would do -- he makes tracks out of there. But Quinn does something no one else ever has -- he comes after Mark. Maybe this relationship thing with a spook isn’t such a bad idea.Meanwhile, something strange is going on in the intelligence community worldwide. It takes Quinn’s disappearance while investigating a rogue antiterrorism organization that results in Mark making up his mind. Quinn may be a spook, but he’s Mark’s spook, dammit -- and once he gets Quinn home, he intends to keep him. He knows without a doubt he’ll find Quinn. The question is, will he find Quinn in time?
Not My Spook! (Spy vs. Spook)
by TinneanSequel to Houseboat on the NileSpy vs. Spook: Book TwoHighly ranked CIA officer Quinton Mann finds himself in a relationship with Mark Vincent--for exactly five days. At that point, Mark uses the excuse of going to Massachusetts for his mother's funeral to end it. But Quinn's a spook, and you can't fake a faker. Mark fears he's getting in too deep with Quinn, hence the disappearing act. Then Quinn does something unexpected, something nobody has ever done before: he comes after Mark. Maybe being in a relationship with Quinn isn't such a bad idea. In the meantime, something strange is going on in the intelligence community worldwide. When Quinn disappears while investigating a rogue antiterrorist organization, Mark makes up his mind. Quinn might be a spook, but he's Mark's spook, damn it--and once he gets Quinn home, he intends to keep him. He just has to find him first.
Not Not Normal (Lorimer Real Love)
by Peter FentonJordan and Nathan couldn't be more different, but when order and chaos collide, opposites attract. Jordan is a bit of an oddball at school. He likes rules, routine, old sci-fi novels, and is often the victim of his bully's torment. When new student Nathan joins the school, he wears down Jordan's walls and, with his love, empowers Jordan to stand up for himself. Nathan's parents are going through a divorce, and at a new school in a new city, Jordan provides him with the stability he can't find at home. Through their friendship and eventually their romance, Jordan embraces his newfound self-confidence and proclaims his love for Nathan in front of the school. Each is just what the other needs. Not Not Normal shows readers that sometimes the qualities we need most can be found in and learned from the friends around us. We just need to let them in. Embracing your differences and facing the unknown can be scary, but with true friends and support, there is nothing you can't handle.
Not Now, Not Ever: A Novel
by Lily AndersonAN INDIE NEXT PICK!Jennifer E. Smith meets The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy in Lily Anderson's Not Now, Not Ever, a deliciously nerdy companion to The Only Thing Worse than Me Is You ONE OF Paste's BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOKS IN NOVEMEBER 2017"A wonderful book." —School Library JournalElliot Gabaroche is very clear on what she isn't going to do this summer. 1. She isn't going to stay home in Sacramento, where she'd have to sit through her stepmother's sixth community theater production of The Importance of Being Earnest.2. She isn't going to mock trial camp at UCLA.3. And she certainly isn't going to the Air Force summer program on her mom's base in Colorado Springs. As cool as it would be to live-action-role-play Ender's Game, Ellie's seen three generations of her family go through USAF boot camp up close, and she knows that it's much less Luke/Yoda/"feel the force," and much more one hundred push-ups on three days of no sleep. And that just isn't appealing, no matter how many Xenomorphs from Alien she'd be able to defeat afterwards.What she is going to do is pack up her determination, her favorite Octavia Butler novels, and her Jordans, and run away to summer camp. Specifically, a cutthroat academic-decathlon-like competition for a full scholarship to Rayevich College—the only college with a Science Fiction Literature program, and her dream school. She’s also going to start over as Ever Lawrence: a new name for her new beginning. She’s even excited spend her summer with the other nerds and weirdos in the completion, like her socially-awkward roommate with neon-yellow hair, and a boy who seriously writes on a typewriter and is way cuter than is comfortable or acceptable.The only problem with her excellent plan to secretly win the scholarship and a ticket to her future: her golden-child, super-genius cousin Isaiah has had the same idea, and has shown up at Rayevich smugly ready to steal her dreams and expose her fraud in the process.This summer’s going to be great.
Not OK, Cupid: A sparkling rom-com you won't want to put down!
by Anna KalingAnna Kaling's sparkling debut rom-com, Not OK, Cupid, is perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Sally Thorne. Readers are raving about Not OK, Cupid!'I'm pretty sure I have NEVER laughed so hard in my entire life...a rom-com fan's dream' 5* reader review'Great characters, lots of laughs, and oh-so-hot sex scenes' 5* reader review'Positively the best romantic comedy I've read in a long time' 5* reader reviewLove doesn't always follow the rules...Ally Rivers has three jobs, a disastrous dating record, and her gran won't stop talking about sex with eighty-year-old Melvin. Now her best friend Sam confesses his whole family think they're engaged. The longest relationship she's ever been in is fabricated, and her intended is gay. Playing Sam's besotted lover at a family party, Ally discovers the hot gardener she's been flirting with is Sam's dad, Marcus. She even sucks at fake relationships. But Marcus is on to them and embroils Ally in another scheme - encouraging Sam to come out. Scheming is not Ally's forte and, worse, she and Marcus are falling for each other. After years in an unhappy marriage, he's not letting Ally go without a fight, but she's torn between the best friend she'll ever have and the only man she's ever been in love with. Either choice will leave two broken hearts, and Gran will still have a more successful love life than her...
Not OK, Cupid: A sparkling rom-com you won't want to put down!
by Anna KalingAnna Kaling's sparkling debut rom-com, Not OK, Cupid, is perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Sally Thorne. Readers are raving about Not OK, Cupid!'I'm pretty sure I have NEVER laughed so hard in my entire life...a rom-com fan's dream' 5* reader review'Great characters, lots of laughs, and oh-so-hot sex scenes' 5* reader review'Positively the best romantic comedy I've read in a long time' 5* reader reviewLove doesn't always follow the rules...Ally Rivers has three jobs, a disastrous dating record, and her gran won't stop talking about sex with eighty-year-old Melvin. Now her best friend Sam confesses his whole family think they're engaged. The longest relationship she's ever been in is fabricated, and her intended is gay. Playing Sam's besotted lover at a family party, Ally discovers the hot gardener she's been flirting with is Sam's dad, Marcus. She even sucks at fake relationships. But Marcus is on to them and embroils Ally in another scheme - encouraging Sam to come out. Scheming is not Ally's forte and, worse, she and Marcus are falling for each other. After years in an unhappy marriage, he's not letting Ally go without a fight, but she's torn between the best friend she'll ever have and the only man she's ever been in love with. Either choice will leave two broken hearts, and Gran will still have a more successful love life than her...
Not On His Watch
by Cassie MilesSECRET AGENT IN A STETSONTexas native Quint Crawford was more than just a cowboy with a big ol' black hat and a lazy drawl. He was an undercover agent on loan to the newly formed Chicago Confidential branch. His mission: Pose as an oil tycoon in order to safeguard the ultraprickly PR princess, Natalie Van Buren. His top priority: Not to lose his heart to the sassy city girl.What started as threats had escalated into a kidnapping attempt-and Natalie was scared. But she refused to be smooth-talked into having a bodyguard cramp her style. Little did she know that Quint was assigned her protector. But would she be more shocked by his secret, or that she had done the unthinkable and fallen in love with...a cowboy?
Not Once But Twice
by Betty NeelsIt was more than a family matterDr. Duert ter Brandt disapproved of Christina's relationship with his brother, Adam, and he made sure they both knew it.True, he didn't stop Chrissy from coming to Holland to work near Adam. Still, he made it clear that her infatuation was not in the best interest of his hospital.But maybe he had other-hidden-reasons for hoping that Chrissy would give up her notion of love at first sight....
Not Part of the Bargain
by Susan FoxJust before his death, Joanna's father had put Wade Hollister in charge of his ranch and all his financial assets. He'd also given Wade his daughter. Joanna, an insecure, overweight seventeen-year- old, had fled. Now, three years later, Wade stood in her doorway--the epitome of the understated millionaire rancher. Joanna guessed she'd always known he'd come for her eventually. But she wasn't going to kid herself. His presence was strictly business--the only fantasies and sappy emotions involved would be her own.