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Not Planning On You
by Sydney LandonSuzy Denton thought she had it all: a great job as an event planner for Danvers International and a committed relationship to her high school sweetheart. . . . But now her life has gone to hell in a handbasket. Not only did she discover her fiancé cheating, but a recent corporate merger is making her job very difficult—mostly due to Grayson Merimon, wealthy CEO. Gray is a man who goes after what he wants. And, after their first meeting, he wants Suzy. Even though he looks like every fantasy she’s ever had, Suzy is wary of the powerful businessman. She likes her newfound independence, even if her best friend thinks it’s an excuse not to risk her heart again. Besides, she doesn’t think Gray could ever be interested in a relationship with someone like her. When he calls her bluff, Suzy agrees to one night together. But when circumstances continue to throw them together—and with Gray determined to show her that two opposites can be a perfect fit—Suzy realizes that she might just have found the one man who can give her what she’s always needed…. .
Not Proper Enough (A Reforming the Scoundrels Romance)
by Carolyn JewelMeant to be? The Marquess of Fenris has loved Lady Eugenia from the day he first set eyes on her. Five years ago, pride caused him to earn her enmity. Now she's widowed, and he's determined to make amends and win her heart. But with their near explosive attraction, can he resist his desire long enough to court her properly? After the death of her beloved husband, Lady Eugenia Bryant has come to London to build a new life. Despite the gift of a medallion said to have the power to unite the wearer with her perfect match, Eugenia believes she won't love again. And yet, amid the social whirl of chaperoning a young friend through her first Season, she finds a second chance at happiness. Unfortunately, the Marquess of Fenris threatens her newfound peace. Eugenia dislikes the man, but the handsome and wealthy heir to a dukedom is more charming than he has a right to be. Constantly underfoot, the rogue disturbs her heart, alternately delighting and scandalizing her. And when their relationship takes a highly improper turn, Eugenia must decide if the wrong man isn't the right one after all.
Not Quite A Bride
by Kirsten SawyerA hilarious and heartwarming debut novel of big dreams, big days, and even bigger lies. . . Molly Harrigan has always dreamed of the perfect wedding, she just never thought she'd be in scores of them as the bridesmaid. Now on her thirtieth birthday–after her younger, married sister announces that she's pregnant–Molly's old dream takes on an all-new urgency. It doesn't help matters that her best friend Brad drops the bomb that he's engaged to his spoiled brat of a girlfriend. Devastated, Molly does what almost no one in the same situation would do. With a giant wedding fund burning a hole in her pocket (courtesy of her late, beloved grandmother), Molly hires a fiancé. Now armed with the perfect boyfriend, Molly stages a whirlwind courtship, engagement, and grand-ballroom-style wedding. Lying to her friends and family is a small price to pay for cake-tastings, gift registries, and dress fittings. But lying to herself could cost Molly her one chance at true love–with a man whose feet are turning as cold as her own. . .
Not Quite A Lady
by Loretta ChaseIrresistible Force Darius Carsington is a spectacularly handsome rake with a rare intelligence and no heart, a man who divides his time between bedding loose-moraled women and writing scholarly papers. He finds society's "perfect darlings" exceedingly boring. But there's something intriguing, and not quite perfect, about faultless Lady Charlotte Hayward. He senses a crack under her polished surface, and finding it is a challenge he can't resist. Immovable Object Lady Charlotte is so beautiful, charming, and gracious that no one has noticed what an expert she is at Not Getting Married. Early on, she learned a painful lesson about trust . . . and temptation. In the years since, she's devoted her life to being all she ought to be-and she's not about to let a man like Carsington entice her to do everything she shouldn't. A Splendid Collision But the rules of attraction can easily overpower the rules of manners and morals, and sometimes even the best-behaved girl has to follow her instincts, even if it means risking it all.
Not Quite A Lady
by Loretta ChaseIrresistible ForceDarius Carsington is a spectacularly handsome rake with a rare intelligence and no heart, a man who divides his time between bedding loose-moraled women and writing scholarly papers. He finds society's "perfect darlings" exceedingly boring. But there's something intriguing, and not quite perfect, about faultless Lady Charlotte Hayward. He senses a crack under her polished surface, and finding it is a challenge he can't resist.Immovable ObjectLady Charlotte is so beautiful, charming, and gracious that no one has noticed what an expert she is at Not Getting Married. Early on, she learned a painful lesson about trust . . . and temptation. In the years since, she's devoted her life to being all she ought to be--and she's not about to let a man like Carsington entice her to do everything she shouldn't.A Splendid CollisionBut the rules of attraction can easily overpower the rules of manners and morals, and sometimes even the best-behaved girl has to follow her instincts, even if it means risking it all.
Not Quite A Mom
by Kirsten SawyerFrom the acclaimed author of Not Quite a Bride comes a romantic new novel about a woman with a plan--for love, life, marriage, and motherhood--and how one phone call upends it all. When Elizabeth Castle's handsome Beverly Hills boyfriend Daniel McCafferty proposes, she feels like all her hard work has finally paid off. Granted, her fact-checking job for a tabloid TV show isn't exactly the news anchor spot she aspires to, but she's come a long way from the backward hometown she left at eighteen. That is until a lawyer from Victory, California, calls to announce that Elizabeth's best childhood friend has died and left custody of her teenage daughter, Tiffany, to Elizabeth. . . Buck Planter, a former high school football star in Victory, has never forgotten his senior prom date, Lizzie Castle, and her irresistible, too-cool-for-school attitude. He always hoped he'd reconnect with her, but arriving at Elizabeth's doorstep with Tiffany in tow isn't exactly the kind of romantic reunion he'd envisioned. Though fate might have other ideas when at the prospect of instant fatherhood Elizabeth's fiancé breaks off their engagement. . . Funny and heartwarming, Not Quite a Mom is a delightfully unexpected story of modern love and accidental motherhood from "an extremely talented author" (Fresh Fiction). More Praise For Kirsten Sawyer And Not Quite A Bride "Endearing characters. . .hard to put down and leaves you hoping for a sequel." --Romantic Times (4 ½ stars) "Funny, quirky lead characters and fully developed, wonderful supporting characters. . .a zany ride through a modern woman's quest to fulfill her fantasy. . .A terrific look at modern friendship, family, and weddings." --Romance Reviews Today Not Quite A Bride "A sympathetic character. . .weddings are a popular subject for romance readers so this book is sure to be popular!" --Booklist "A delightfully hilarious debut." --Fresh FictionKirsten Sawyer graduated from the University of Southern California in 1999 with a degree in Communications and began a career in the television industry. While working as the assistant to a sitcom writer, Kirsten caught the writing bug herself. She recently left the insanity of entertainment for something far more insane. . .full-time motherhood. In between Mommy-and-Me yoga classes, she is working on her second novel. She lives in Los Angeles.
Not Quite Broken
by Chase CarlyleAsher Thornwood is having a really bad year. He had his whole life planned, then bam! His fiancé Victor was killed in a car crash. A couple months later, the loss is still fresh in Asher's mind. But if Asher wants his life back, he has to find a way to pull himself out of the funk he's in. Whether he’s ready to start living his life, including being open to the possibility of falling in love again, is another question.Brody Spencer got a second chance at life when he received a heart transplant and he’s determined to make the most of his fresh start. The only issue is he's never been lucky in love before. He’s looking to change his bad dating luck, though. Mr. Right is out there -- he just needs to find the right guy.When Asher's and Brody's lives collide, the attraction is immediate and they start dating. What neither knows, at least at first, is that Brody has the heart of Asher's dead fiancé. If Asher wants a real shot at happiness with Brody, then he’s going to have to learn to let go of the life he thought he would have. Otherwise, life will pass him by.
Not Quite Home
by Kristine BriaAdam's life is headed south--to the hometown he swore he'd never see again. Adam's plan is to head home to settle a pending lawsuit and then get out fast. The last thing he counted on was falling for sexy Kate Braswell. The slow burn that starts when they meet soon begins to sizzle, but Kate is putting down roots in the last place he wants to be ... how can they build a future? Newcomer Kristine Bria is pleased to present Not Quite Home, Book 1 of her new contemporary romance series, Moss Point.Architect Adam Moultrie's bad-boy past is catching up with him and his blossoming career. Inheriting the Moss Point plantation he never wanted, he can't get rid of it fast enough. Even though he paid someone to board it up, a local teenager breaks in and gets hurt. Her mom, Adam's ex from high school, seizes the opportunity to get revenge on the guy who abandoned her at the plantation on prom night fifteen years earlier. With a professional partnership in Portland slipping through his fingers, he heads to his hometown on the Georgia coast to resolve the lawsuit as quickly as possible.Kate Braswell gave up everything to open Local Flavor, her coffeehouse showcasing art, but her builder shatters his leg--and possibly her dreams. Facing bankruptcy and failure, Adam is the only one who can save her and her shop. He becomes her unlikely hero, but the last thing he needs is a sexy woman in pink lip-gloss. Kate doesn't want a man, even smoldering Adam, regardless of what her hormones say. Still, he can't keep his hands off the conservative Kate, using all his bad-boy moves to show her what she's been missing.Adam and Kate's sexual attraction eclipses their attempts to dodge an affair that neither wants. She adopts Moss Point while he longs for Portland. His exile is her home, and both must decide if either can survive a compromise.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary
Not Quite Married
by Betina KrahnLeft alone on the family estate, headstrong Brien Weston has learned to manage for herself. But when she becomes too independent for her noble father’s tastes, he orders an arranged marriage “for her own good. ” Taking matters into her own hands, Brien discovers that what makes a woman truly ineligible for marriage is marriage itself. So how does a woman acquire a husband . . . who won’t really be a husband? Having rejected his own father’s title and fortune, shipbuilder Aaron Durham vows to find a...
Not Quite Married
by Christine RimmerA BRAVO BABY BRINGS SECOND CHANCES It was hard enough for Clara Bravo to face gorgeous Dalton Ames after he ended their idyllic fling. But confessing that she was pregnant took real guts! Oh, Clara didn't lack the fortitude to notify Dalton of his impending fatherhood. It was turning down the irresistible banker's proposal-just for their baby's sake-that she found difficult. Dalton pushed Clara away because he couldn't risk his heart again after his recent divorce-not because he didn't feel anything for the brunette beauty! When he discovered her pregnancy, Dalton was determined to create the picture-perfect home with the one woman he could never forget. Now, if only he could convince Clara that their family was forever...
Not Quite Over You (Happily Inc #4)
by Susan MallerySilver Tesdal has a head for business and a mouth made for kissing, and banker Drew Lovato has his eye on both. But ever since he was dumb enough to let her go, she’s kept him at a distance. When the bank turns her down for a loan, Drew sees a double opportunity—he can finance her brilliant, unique idea to rock Happily Inc’s wedding industry and win back her trust. <p><p> Despite her reputation, Silver’s not as tough as she seems. Losing Drew nearly destroyed her. Still, his kisses are as tempting as his offer to invest in her business. If she can’t quite get over him, maybe she should get under him and knock him out of her system once and for all. <p> But her best laid plans begin to unravel as Silver finds herself falling even harder than when they were high school sweethearts. Which means that she’ll have to come clean about the secret she’s been hiding from him for years—and risk losing him forever.
Not Quite Shakespeare
by Sam Evans Rob Rosen S. A. Garcia Sarah Madison Theo Fenraven Rhidian Brenig Jones Jay Northcote Annabelle Jacobs Ma Ford Penny Hudson Bette Browne Chris Quinton Becky Black Megan Reddaway Jules JonesTake a ride to Northern Scotland on the famous train, the Jacobite, and rediscover desire. Get lost in the Peace Maze in Northern Ireland during a downpour and let a handsome young redhead come to the rescue. Take a tour of historical Blackpool on the English coast and set the stage for the perfect romance. From England to the outer isles, the UK holds treasure troves of romance, history, intrigue, and--naturally--quirky British humor. Not Quite Shakespeare samples it all in fifteen stories. A man in London makes an accidental confession of sexual need to a virtual stranger who happens to be his boss. An American revisits West Sussex and rekindles an old flame with a romp in the stables. A couple finds their perfect third while vacationing on a pig farm in Yorkshire. In the office, on the race track, or in the kitchen baking bread--romance in the UK is alive and well, and full of sweet surprise. Stories Included:Ninety-nine Problems by Becky BlackThe Jacobite by Bette BrowneIllumination by Sam EvansWag, Not a Dog by Theo FenravenThe Benefits of Hindsight by MA FordApollo, Heathcliff, and Hercules by S.A. GarciaMisadventures of Mislaid Men by Penny HudsonRough Tackle by Annabelle JacobsBread and Butter Pudding by Jules JonesFirst Contact by Rhidian Brenig JonesChanctonbury Ring by Sarah MadisonTops Down, Bottoms Up by Jay NorthcoteIn the Doghouse by Chris QuintonWrong Number by Megan ReddawayBest Vacation Ever by Rob Rosen
Not Quite a Fairytale
by Cee LiddyFor years, Evelyn, the hopeful realist, and John, the hopeless romantic, entertained each other with tales of one disastrous love affair after another. Then they fell out.From her first boyfriend in college (who allowed her to do his assignments) to her most recent (who allowed her to pay his bills), Evelyn has so many disappointing suitors that she starts to wonder if the heartbreak is worth it.In college John was the dreamer in their gang, always pursuing a vision of perfect love that no woman could live up to. But experience has quashed his dreams and he has settled for no strings sex and an uncomplicated life.After years of bitter estrangement, Evelyn and John are thrown together again. So much to catch up on - careers, houses, ageing parents, and of course, affairs of the heart. When it comes to love they feel weary and battle-scarred and they agree that it's time to give up on fairytales. But should they give up on love too?'A wonderfully creative storyteller' Evening Herald'Liddy's imagination thrives in the shady regions of small hopes and misunderstandings' Irish Times
Not Quite a Husband
by Sherry ThomasConsidered one of the hottest new voices in historical romance, the acclaimed author of "Delicious" delivers this powerful story of a remarkable woman and the love she thought she'd never find--with the man she thought she's lost forever. Original.
Not Quite a Husband
by Sherry ThomasSherry Thomas is one of the hottest new voices in historical romance, garnering the highest praise from today's bestselling writers ("Entrancing." --Mary Balogh; "Ravishingly sinful, intelligent and addictive." --Eloisa James). Now Sherry delivers this powerful story of a remarkable woman and the love she thought she'd never find--with the man she thought she'd lost forever.... Their marriage lasted only slightly longer than the honeymoon--to no one's surprise, not even Bryony Asquith's. A man as talented, handsome, and sought after by society as Leo Marsden couldn't possibly want to spend his entire life with a woman who rebelled against propriety by becoming a doctor. Why, then, three years after their annulment and half a world away, does he track her down at her clinic in the remotest corner of India? Leo has no reason to think Bryony could ever forgive him for the way he treated her, but he won't rest until he's delivered an urgent message from her sister--and fulfilled his duty by escorting her safely back to England. But as they risk their lives for each other on the journey home, will the biggest danger be the treacherous war around them--or their rekindling passion?From the Paperback edition.
Not Quite a Lady
by Margo MaguireMORE THAN MAGIC...Beautiful and mysterious Lilly Tearwater was no lady. She was a fraud! With a wager at stake, Samuel Temple planned to find a scientific explanation for the mysterious apparitions that supposedly occurred at her inn and then settle down into a quiet, scholarly life. But Sam's plans fell apart when he met the exotic beauty, because she seemed to be practicing her magic on him!Emotionally scarred from his recent captivity in the Sudan, Sam found the very thought of human touch-let alone intimacy-repugnant. But now he found himself desiring Lilly with every fiber of his being. And somehow Sam sensed that a decidedly unladylike Lilly could offer him the adventure of a lifetime....
Not Quite a Lady
by Sarah McCullochAt seventeen, and reckoned a complete nobody—certainly not quite a lady—Angel has nonetheless charmed the whole of London society with her gamine graces. But what is she doing as the ward of mad Matt Vail, the dashing hero of the recent French campaign? Impulsively rescued by Matt from the evil intentions of his black-hearted cousin Martin, Angel quite frankly adores him. But to win his love, she has to seduce him from the worship of his long-dead sweetheart and his very live mistress.
Not Quite a Scot
by Janice MaynardIn USA Today bestselling author Janice Maynard's sweet and sexy series, three childhood friends with a shared passion for the Outlander novels and TV show decide to travel to Scotland looking for adventure--and their very own Highland heroes... McKenzie Taylor is high maintenance when it comes to fashion, but when it comes to travel, the socialite prefers privacy to parties, and her own space to hotels. After she and her friends arrive in Scotland and split up to pursue their own adventures, she rents a small cottage on the Isle of Skye. On day two, she crashes her rental car. But a hero emerges from the mist to rescue her. He's handsome, earthy, funny, and before long is making her feel desirable, not mention desirous. There's just one problem: McKenzie's Highland dreamboat is a motorcycle riding American. Finley Craig knows his cute new tourist friend is stubbornly set on falling for a Scotsman. But he's just as set on her falling for him. So he plans to give her a taste of what she thinks she wants. Because Finley suspects McKenzie isn't as shallow as she appears. And in the process of surrounding her with his hand-picked suitors, she may just decide that American-made is best--especially when she and Finley are rained in together over one long, delicious, and very adventurous weekend...
Not Quite a Wife: The Lost Lords (Lost Lords #6)
by Mary Jo PutneyFrom the bestselling author of Sometimes a Rogue. &“Of all Putney&’s heroes, the Lost Lords are the most irresistible—bad boys who are so very good.&”—RT Book ReviewsMarry in haste, repent at leisure. James, Lord Kirkland, owns a shipping fleet, half a London gaming house, and is a ruthlessly effective spymaster. He is seldom self-indulgent . . . except when it comes to the gentle, indomitable beauty who was once his wife. Laurel Herbert gave James her heart as an innocent young girl—until she saw him perform an act of shocking violence before her very eyes. That night she left her husband, and he let her go without a word of protest. Now, ten years later, a chance encounter turns passionate, with consequences that cannot be ignored. But as they try to rebuild what was broken, they must face common enemies and a very uncommon love . . .Praise for Mary Jo Putney and the Lost Lords series &“Romance at its best!&”—Julia Quinn &“Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing. . .&”—Eloisa James &“Putney&’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.&”—Sabrina Jeffries &“Adventure, passion and pure reading pleasure!&”—Jo Beverley &“No one writes historical romance better.&”—Cathy Maxwell &“Delivers captivating characters, an impeccably realized Regency setting, and a thrilling plot rich in action and adventure.&”—Booklist (starred review)
Not Quite an Angel
by Bobby HutchinsonIT WAS AS IF SHE WERE FROM ANOTHER PLANET.... Sameh Smith looked like an angel, but something about her bothered hard-bitten investigator Adam Hawkins. Hired to check into her past by a vindictive and jealous woman, he found she didn't seem to have one! Still, nothing about the endearingly clumsy Sameh seemed dangerous-except her effect on his heart. That shouldn't have been a problem. After all, Hawk was all but immune to beautiful women; he had worked for some of Hollywood's most glamorous stars. But Sameh had strange powers that couldn't be explained away by earthly logic. Even more bizarre was her ability to change his own life in the most unexpected ways....
Not Quite as Advertised
by Tanya MichaelsPerfectionist (n.)-someone doomed to disappointmentFor a person convinced second best simply won't do, all of a sudden Jocelyn "Joss" McBride can't seem to win. Not in the battles with her snippy Siamese or skirmishes with the fire-breathing dragon who's her mother. Or even more annoying, losing advertising awards and clients to the infuriating Hugh Brannon, her not-quite-perfect ex-lover whom she, um, sort of lost, too.Well, enough already.Like any overachiever, Joss is determined to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat-meaning beating Hugh, of course. Unfortunately, her attempts at evening the score bounce right off the Teflon man and a new suspicion dawns-if life was absolutely perfect, wouldn't it be a bore?
Not Safe For Work: A rivals-to-lovers romance by the bestselling author of the Artefacts of Ouranos Series
by Nisha J. Tuli'Tense, feisty, funny and steamy!' ABBY JIMENEZ 'Tuli is an enormously gifted storyteller' BRYNNE WEAVER'Hilarious, hot, and deeply relatable' NAVESSA ALLENThe company newsletter is about to get spicy . . . ❤️🔥 Engineer Trishara Malik once dreamed of being the first woman of colour to smash the glass ceiling at WMC Purcell, but after years of dealing with white male privilege and blatant nepotism, she watches her hard-earned promotion go to her nemesis, Rafe Gallagher - the boss's son. Teetering on the edge of burnout, Tris is stunned when she's picked to attend WMC's corporate leadership retreat in Hawaii. It's a chance to revive her stalled career and compete for a coveted spot in an executive training program - plus, three weeks in paradise! The only downside? Rafe is her co-attendee. Tris plans to avoid Rafe entirely, but when she arrives in Maui, a booking error has them stuck sharing the honeymoon suite - with only one bed . . . Sure, it's not all torture. Rafe is a smoldering ten - okay fine, an eleven - but after years of competition, they can barely stand being in the same time zone. As they vie against each other during aptitude tests and team-building exercises, Tris begins to realize Rafe might not be the villain after all. With her dreams at stake, can she learn to trust the man who might have been standing in her corner all along?🌴Readers are loving NSFW 💞'I absolutely could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect workplace romance, filled with sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and so many laugh-out-loud moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book had Ali Hazelwood energy and unique, diverse characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'NSFW is a perfect, fun, easy beach read, and the perfect level of steamy for the summer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The banter had me laughing out loud, the sexual tension and the burn were delicious' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book. Couldn't love it more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This work place romance has the angst, the steaminess, the slow burn - it has it all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not Safe For Work: A rivals-to-lovers romance by the bestselling author of the Artefacts of Ouranos Series
by Nisha J. Tuli'Tense, feisty, funny and steamy!' ABBY JIMENEZ 'Tuli is an enormously gifted storyteller' BRYNNE WEAVER'Hilarious, hot, and deeply relatable' NAVESSA ALLENThe company newsletter is about to get spicy . . . ❤️🔥 Engineer Trishara Malik once dreamed of being the first woman of colour to smash the glass ceiling at WMC Purcell, but after years of dealing with white male privilege and blatant nepotism, she watches her hard-earned promotion go to her nemesis, Rafe Gallagher - the boss's son. Teetering on the edge of burnout, Tris is stunned when she's picked to attend WMC's corporate leadership retreat in Hawaii. It's a chance to revive her stalled career and compete for a coveted spot in an executive training program - plus, three weeks in paradise! The only downside? Rafe is her co-attendee. Tris plans to avoid Rafe entirely, but when she arrives in Maui, a booking error has them stuck sharing the honeymoon suite - with only one bed . . . Sure, it's not all torture. Rafe is a smoldering ten - okay fine, an eleven - but after years of competition, they can barely stand being in the same time zone. As they vie against each other during aptitude tests and team-building exercises, Tris begins to realize Rafe might not be the villain after all. With her dreams at stake, can she learn to trust the man who might have been standing in her corner all along?🌴Readers are loving NSFW 💞'I absolutely could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect workplace romance, filled with sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and so many laugh-out-loud moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book had Ali Hazelwood energy and unique, diverse characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'NSFW is a perfect, fun, easy beach read, and the perfect level of steamy for the summer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The banter had me laughing out loud, the sexual tension and the burn were delicious' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book. Couldn't love it more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This work place romance has the angst, the steaminess, the slow burn - it has it all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐