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One Scandalous Season: Four Holiday Novellas
by Elizabeth Hoyt Jennifer Haymore Grace Burrowes Christina BrittonFour bestselling authors bring you the magic of the season in this holiday historical anthology!His for Christmas by Jennifer HaymoreLady Amelia Witherspoon simply must get home to her beloved family on Christmas Eve. So when a terrible storm threatens to leave her snowbound, she refuses to admit defeat—even if that means sharing a carriage with Evan Cameron, the last man she ever hoped to see. Their only option is to take refuge together at a nearby inn, sharing the one remaining room. Evan promises to be a gentleman . . . but it's a promise neither of them wants him to keep.Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth HoytAdam Rutledge loathes Christmas. But he'll brave the fiercest snowstorm to please his grandmother. Though when their carriage wheel snaps, they're forced to seek shelter. Sarah St. John loathes rakes. But in the spirit of the season, she'll welcome this viscount into her home. As the storm rages and the tension rises, Sarah and Adam find themselves locked in a fiery kiss. If love is the true meaning of Christmas, it's the one gift this mismatched pair can't wait to unwrap.Patience for Christmas by Grace BurrowesAdvice columnist Patience Friendly's relationship with her stubborn, overbearing publisher, Dougal MacHugh, is anything but cordial. Dougal challenges Patience to take on a rival writer in a holiday advice-a-thon, and sparks fly clear up to the mistletoe hanging from every rafter. Will Patience follow the practical guidance of her head or the passionate advice of her heart?The Duke&’s Christmas Miracle by Christina BrittonAfter learning the horrible truth of her birth, Poppy Tilburn was driven from the only person who ever cared for her, her childhood friend Marcus. Now a lady&’s maid, Poppy visits the Duke of Hollyton&’s house party for the holidays—only to learn the duke is Marcus. If a romance between them was out of the question before, it is so much worse now that he is a duke. But as Marcus and Poppy find the romance between them that sparked long ago rekindling into something much stronger, will he get a Twelfth Night miracle and convince her to stay for good?
One Scream Away
by Kate Brady"Kate Brady has made her mark with a taut, masterful debut of chilling suspense that grabs you by the throat and heart and won't let go. Riveting storytelling packed with unexpected twists and unforgettable characters. Prepare to stay up all night, then sleep with the lights on." --- Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author "Kate Brady's debut novel is everything romantic suspense should be: scary, sexy, pulse-pounding, and page-turning. Remarkable characters, pitch-perfect pacing, and a memorable villain make ONE SCREAM AWAY a standout book. A winner." --- Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author "Gritty and harrowing! You won't be able to put it down." --- Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author Killer Chevy Bankes is a master of disguise, and just paroled, he's coming after the woman who sent him to jail, the beautiful antiques expert Beth Denison. A set of antique dolls brings Beth into his sight, and inspire Chevy's disturbing crimes as he draws closer to Beth and her young daughter. Chevy sends the dolls to Beth one-by-one and she soon realizes that these antiques carry the same marks as his victims, signaling that the final piece in his collection will be for her. Neil Sheridan gave up his FBI shield five years ago, but his best friend Rick, a cop, pulls him in as a consultant on a case involving a serial killer who is eerily similar to a murderer Neil encountered in the past. The investigation leads Neil to Beth's doorstep, and he is certain she isn't telling him the truth. Neil is the only one who can get through Beth's defenses and, as they grow closer, discover the secrets that Beth is hiding about her fateful night with Chevy.
One Season of Sunshine
by Julia LondonShould some questions be left unanswered? Adopted as an infant, Jane Aaron longs to know the identity of her birth mother and why she gave her up. Her only clue is the name of the small Texas town where she was born, so she's come to Cedar Springs for answers. Handsome ad executive Asher Price lost his wife, the beautiful, mysterious Susanna, in a terrible car crash eighteen months ago. When he hires Jane as the nanny for his two children, sparks fly. Jane finds herself falling in love with both Asher and his children, but begins to suspect that Susanna was not the perfect mother and wife the family portrays her to have been. As Jane gets closer and closer to finding out the truth about both her own and Susanna's past, devastating secrets begin to emerge that may be more than anyone can bear. Will the truth bring Jane and Asher closer together or tear them apart forever?
One Secret Away from Ruin
by Joanna JohnsonAn emotional, slow-burn Regency tale laden with secrets—and scandal! Trusting him means… Risking a scandal!Alicia Sanderson is keeping a secret that could ruin her family. She&’s harboring both her sister and her sister&’s illegitimate daughter…and their dastardly brother can never find out. So when Alicia is caught by handsome Colonel Brook Beaumont, she pretends the child is hers! After being honorably discharged from the army, injured Brook&’s struggling to find his place in Society. Helping Alicia find the child&’s father is a welcome distraction. But believing Alicia still loves the man, Brook hides his growing attraction to her. As the secrets between them mount, can the truth of their desire win out?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
One Secret Night
by Jennifer MoreyThe morning after brings dangerous consequences in Jennifer Morey's next Ivy Avengers romance After stumbling into the cross fire of a black ops mission, Autumn Ivy is saved by a dark, sexy hero-and swept away for a night to remember. Weeks later, she discovers her secret lover is soon to be a secret daddy, but what's more shocking is when Autumn tracks her mystery man right into the path of a killer. Part of a famous Hollywood family, Autumn comes with paparazzi who threaten Raith De Matteis's hidden identity. But it's Autumn's news that puts the lone-wolf agent in jeopardy. Now more than his client is at risk. This time it's his woman...and his baby.
One Secret Night
by Yvonne LindsayThey'd Had One Night. He Wanted More.When Ethan Masters learns his family's explosive secret, it sends him reeling...straight into an uncharacteristic one-night stand. Too bad he'll never see Isobel Fyfe again....Until she shows up as his winery's newest hire. Now Ethan's in trouble. Isobel is everything he's not-a free spirit with no commitments-and she won't be controlled. How can he trust her to keep his secret? How can he keep his distance? With his family at stake, Ethan's playing with fire...but he wants Isobel. And he'll do anything to keep her quiet...and in his bed.
One Secret Night, One Secret Baby: His Secret Baby Bombshell (dynasties: The Newports) / Back In The Enemy's Bed (dynasties: The Newports) / The Texan's One-night Standoff (dynasties: The Newports) (Moonlight Beach Bachelors #3)
by Charlene SandsAn unforgettable baby dilemma. Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands. During a city-wide power outage, Emma Bloom turns to her old friend Dylan McKay for help. The Hollywood heartthrob comes to her rescue, action-hero style, and sees her safely home. But what happened next? The details are blurry-because Emma was tipsy, and an on-set accident leaves Dylan's memory of that night in tatters. But soon irrefutable evidence surfaces: Emma is pregnant. It's hard enough sharing her secret with a man used to fending off scheming women. But Dylan does the right thing and proposes. And then, one day, his memory returns...
One Silent Night
by Debra CowanA NIGHT OF PASSIONShe'd come back to him. That was police detective Sam Garrett's first thought. For over a year he'd denied that U.S. Marshal Dallas Kittridge was more to him than his best friend's widow. More than a beautiful woman who'd turned to him in sorrow, and whose touch had erupted into a passion he couldn't forget-or speak about.Now the warmth of the Christmas season contrasted sharply with the case they were racing to solve. Because Dallas had returned to find the killer of a protected witness, not to fight for a future with Sam. But as the case got hotter, so did their desires. And then they broke their silence....Love in the line of duty.
One Silent Night (Dark-Hunter, Book #15)
by Sherrilyn KenyonStryker is plotting an all-out attack against his enemies, which include the entire human race. New battle lines are being drawn as the Dark-Hunters rally for a final showdown in One Silent Night. This is also in the Dream-Hunter series, as Book 4.
One Silent Night (The Dark-Hunter World #16)
by Sherrilyn KenyonIt's the Christmas season and all hell's breaking loose. Literally. While humans shop, an angry demon lord is plotting an all-out onslaught against his enemies, which - unfortunately for us - includes the human race. But as Stryker gathers his forces, he discovers a grown daughter he never knew existed and an angry ex, Zephyra, who's as determined to end his existence as he is to end ours.The ultimate predator is about to meet his match as new battle lines are drawn and the Dark-Hunters are rallied for a blood bath on Christmas Eve. The only question is this: can Stryker survive his oldest enemy to fight the ones he really wants to kill - or will Zephyra finally have her shot at the husband who abandoned her?
One Sinful Night (Zebra Historical Romance Ser.)
by Kaitlin O'Riley<p>Scandals Are ForeverAt sixteen, Vivienne Montgomery was utterly unprepared for the scandal that erupted when Aidan Kavanaugh abruptly left Galway for London, abandoning Vivienne to her ruined reputation. <p>Ten years later, Vivienne has a new life, far from those who know of her past--until she and Aidan are both invited to a weeklong house party.Aidan Kavanaugh never forgot the magical summer he and Vivienne shared, or the betrayal he felt on finding her in another man's arms. <p>Since leaving Ireland, Aidan has embraced his duties as Earl of Whitlock, including impending marriage to a young lady who will be the perfect wife in every way but one: she is not Vivienne. . ..Days and nights in close quarters quickly erode Vivienne and Aidan's reserve, leading to breathless trysts that are as passionate as they are dangerous. <p>For others are determined to keep them apart. And if one week is not enough to undo ten years of mistrust, Vivienne will lose her reputation--and her heart--all over again. . .
One Size Fits All (The Classy ‘n’ Sassy Series #3)
by Stephanie HaefnerIn this saucy, sexy romp--third in the Classy 'n' Sassy series--a lingerie shop marketing director is ready to get back in the dating game after divorcing her cheating ex-husband. Will she finally find her one and only this time around?Penny used to love working at Classy 'n' Sassy Lingerie shop as the marketing director for her best friends Bryn and Mia, but lately, hearing stories of love and passion from customers is grating on her nerves since she's been unlucky in the love department and is still recovering from her messy divorce. Determined to get back out there and have a little fun, Penny wants to start looking for the man who will truly be the love of her life, but the hunky bouncer at her favorite bar keeps catching her eye... As a football coach and bouncer at the local watering hole, Thor's always had pretty good luck with women. But he's tired of that life, and wants to find that "something" that's been missing in all of his past relationships. And there's no way a bar is the place to meet that special someone, right? Although lately, when Bryn and Mia and their newly-single, hot-as-sin, classy, and sassy friend Penny stop by for drinks, he's been thinking maybe the bar is exactly the right place to be... Written with Stephanie Haefner's signature sexy wit, One Size Fits All is a perfect laugh-out-loud love story.
One Sizzling Night
by Jo LeighFirst come lies Then comes temptation... Former Black Ops soldier Logan McCabe is in high-tech heaven. <P><P>The "smart" apartment he's staying at has it all-luxurious amenities, walls that change color, and a seductive and nearly naked woman in the living room. Now, that's everything a man can ask for. Except Kensey Roberts is no pixel pinup...and the sexual tension between them is most assuredly real. Kensey is in way over her head. She's undercover to expose a possible art thief and clear her absentee father's name. She doesn't need a distraction-especially the ex-military, crazy-sexy hot kind. "Captain McBabe" is over six feet of pure, delicious temptation. But one sizzling night won't just compromise her reputation...it could blow her cover sky-high.
One Small Act of Kindness
by Lucy DillonWhat can you do to make the world a better place?Libby and her husband Jason have moved back to his hometown to turn the family B&B into a boutique hotel. They have left London behind and all the memories - good and bad - that went with it.The injured woman Libby finds lying in the remote country road has lost her memory. She doesn't know why she came to be there, and no one seems to be looking for her. When Libby offers to take her in, this one small act of kindness sets in motion a chain of events that will change many people's lives . . .'A beautifully written story about friendship, trust and love. I adored it.' - Milly Johnson A perfect summer read for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde.
One Small Act of Kindness
by Lucy DillonWhat can you do to make the world a better place?Libby helps a stranger, and transforms her life in the process.Libby and her husband Jason have moved back to his hometown to turn the family B&B into a boutique hotel. They have left London behind and all the memories - good and bad - that went with it.The injured woman Libby finds lying in the remote country road has lost her memory. She doesn't know why she came to be there, and no one seems to be looking for her. When Libby offers to take her in, this one small act of kindness sets in motion a chain of events that will change many people's lives . . .(P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton
One Small Secret
by Meagan MckinneyTHE LOVER SHE COULDN'T FORGET...Honor Shaw had never forgotten the passionate, sultry summer she'd spent in the arms of golden boy Mark Griffin. But then their time together ended, and maybe it was for the best. She was a simple country girl. He was in line to inherit his family's fortune. They'd both known all along it was strictly a summer romance....Now Mark had unexpectedly returned home and seemed determined to recapture the love they'd shared. Honor knew she owed him the truth, but would Mark's desire for her be enough once he discovered the secret she'd kept for eight long years?
One Small Thing (Hq Young Adult Ser.)
by Erin WattFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo of The Royals and When It’s Real comes a sensational new novel about a girl falling for the one boy she should never have met…Beth’s life hasn’t been the same since her sister died. Her parents try to lock her down, believing they can keep her safe by monitoring her every move. When Beth sneaks out to a party one night and meets the new guy in town, Chase, she’s thrilled to make a secret friend. It seems like a small thing, just for her.Only Beth doesn’t know how big her secret really is…Fresh out of juvie and determined to start his life over, Chase has demons to face and much to atone for, including his part in the night Beth’s sister died. Beth, who has more reason than anyone to despise him, is willing to give him a second chance. A forbidden romance is the last thing either of them planned for senior year, but the more time they spend together, the deeper their feelings get.Now Beth has a choice to make—follow the rules, or risk tearing everything apart…again.
One Small Thing (One Thing #1)
by Piper Vaughn M. J. O'SheaOne Thing: Book One"Daddy" is not a title Rue Murray wanted, but he never thought he'd have sex with a woman either. Now he's the unwitting father of a newborn named Alice. Between bartending and cosmetology school, Rue doesn't have time for babies, but he can't give her up. What Rue needs is a babysitter, and he's running out of options. He's on the verge of quitting school to watch Alice himself when he remembers his reclusive new neighbor, Erik. Erik Van Nuys is a sci-fi novelist with anxiety issues to spare. He doesn't like people in general, and he likes babies even less. Still, with his royalties dwindling, he could use the extra cash. Reluctantly, he takes on the role of manny--and even more reluctantly, he finds himself falling for Alice and her flamboyant father. Rue and Erik are as different as two people can be, and Alice is the unlikeliest of babies, but Rue has never been happier than when Alice and Erik are by his side. At least, not until he receives an offer that puts all his dreams within reach and he's forced to choose: the future he's always wanted, or the family he thought he never did.
One Smart Cookie
by Kym BrunnerSophie Dumbrowski has only gone out with three guys in her sixteen years--a moron, a liar, and a perv. She's dying to change her Facebook status to "In a Relationship," but how is she going to do that when Cosmo ranks her Guy-Q as category D: In Desperate Need of Help? Busia, her Polish grandma, offers to make a bargain with Dola, the Polish spirit of love, in exchange for Sophie's agreement to get along with her man-hungry mother, who owns a bakery. Sophie jumps at the chance, ready to meet Chicago's hottest teenage boy. Shortly after the deal is made, Sophie and her mom get in a terrible fight, causing her mom to fire her. This prompts Busia to pronounce that Sophie's love life is now cursed. But when Sophie meets two incredibly gorgeous guys that same afternoon, she decides she'll need to secretly date them both until she discovers if they are good luck or bad news. When the International Gourmet moves into their strip mall, the bakery business begins to tank. Sophie can't sit by and watch her future burn to a crisp. Can the three women patch up their differences and get the bakery back in business, or will Sophie's undercover double-dating scheme continue to curse them all? Only Dola knows for sure.
One Snowbound New Year's Night: An Uplifting International Romance
by Dani CollinsTheir last night as husband and wife, or the beginning of something new? USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins delights with this passionate forced-proximity romance. Their New Year&’s Eve reunion……could make or break their marriage! Rebecca Matthews has one New Year&’s resolution: divorce Donovan Scott. So being snowbound with him at his mountain mansion is not part of the plan. Especially when it&’s clear the sizzling chemistry that led to their elopement is still very much alive! Van wants to know the real reason Becca left—it&’s clear there&’s more to tell. With only twenty-four hours before the snowstorm clears, it&’s time for them to gain some much-needed closure. That&’s if, of course, they can resist a final explosive encounter…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
One Snowbound Weekend . . .
by Christy LockhartDazed and injured, Angie Burton battled a blizzard to get home, only the thought of her husband’s warm, strong arms keeping her going. But Angie wasn’t prepared for the icy reception that awaited her-or the realization that she had no memory of walking out on the man she loved.Shane Masters had sworn off women forever. But now he was holed up with the last woman he’d vowed would ever melt his heart. Yet Angie remembered only their love, and Shane couldn’t deny the way his ex-wife still set him afire with her smoldering glances and sizzling touch. In one snowbound weekend, could Shane learn to forgive his long-lost bride and reclaim the promise of forever?
One Snowy Knight
by Deborah MacgillivrayOne Last Hope. . . Lady Skena MacIain has seen much hardship this year, and she fears worse is to come. For a bloody battle in Dunbar has left her a young widow, and her Scottish fortress without protectors. She wishes she could be as hopeful as her babes, who believe the Cailleach, the Lady of Winter, will send them a miracle in time for Christmas. But life has taught her that things can never be so easy. . . One True Love? Until a mysterious warrior is found amid a blinding snowstorm, sick with fever. As Skena nurses the handsome knight back to health, even she begins to believe he might bring salvation to her little keep--and passion to her life, as his body awakens a long sleeping desire within her. . . a desire her touch stirs in him as well. But his wounds speak of danger, and Skena will soon learn, his past carries a secret that could shake her home--and her heart--to their very core. . . "A sexy captive/captor romance. . . well done!" --Romantic Times on In Her Bed "Like a bard of old, MacGillivray spins a tale of knights and ladies, myth and magic. " --Romantic Times on A Restless Knight British-born Deborah MacGillivray discovered her passion for historical romance while helping her grandfather sort, restore, and rewrite the history of their family in Scotland and England. She now resides in Kentucky with her husband and two kitties, collects replicas of Medieval swords and Barbie Dolls, is a movie fanatic with thousands of DVDs, and is an avid reader of everything. Visit her website at www. deborahmacgillivray. co. uk.
One Snowy Knight
by Deborah MacgillivrayOne Last Hope. . .Lady Skena MacIain has seen much hardship this year, and she fears worse is to come. For a bloody battle in Dunbar has left her a young widow, and her Scottish fortress without protectors. She wishes she could be as hopeful as her babes, who believe the Cailleach, the Lady of Winter, will send them a miracle in time for Christmas. But life has taught her that things can never be so easy. . . One True Love? Until a mysterious warrior is found amid a blinding snowstorm, sick with fever. As Skena nurses the handsome knight back to health, even she begins to believe he might bring salvation to her little keep--and passion to her life, as his body awakens a long sleeping desire within her. . .a desire her touch stirs in him as well. But his wounds speak of danger, and Skena will soon learn, his past carries a secret that could shake her home--and her heart--to their very core. . ."A sexy captive/captor romance. . .well done!" --Romantic Times on In Her Bed "Like a bard of old, MacGillivray spins a tale of knights and ladies, myth and magic." --Romantic Times on A Restless Knight British-born Deborah MacGillivray discovered her passion for historical romance while helping her grandfather sort, restore, and rewrite the history of their family in Scotland and England. She now resides in Kentucky with her husband and two kitties, collects replicas of Medieval swords and Barbie Dolls, is a movie fanatic with thousands of DVDs, and is an avid reader of everything.
One Snowy Night (A Heartbreaker Bay Christmas Novella)
by Jill Shalvis<P>New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Heartbreaker Bay with a fun and festive holiday novella! <P>It's Christmas Eve and Rory Andrews is desperate to get home to the family she hasn't seen in years. Problem is, her only ride to Lake Tahoe comes in the form of the annoyingly handsome Max Stranton, and his big, goofy, lovable dog Carl. <P>Hours stuck in a truck with the dead sexy Max sounds like a fate worse than death (not), but Rory's out of options. She's had a crush on Max since high school and she knows he's attracted to her, too. But they have history... and Max is the only one who knows why it went south. <P>They've done a good job of ignoring their chemistry so far, but a long road trip in a massive blizzard might be just what they need to face their past... and one steamy, snowy night is all it takes to bring Max and Rory together at last. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
One Snowy Night (Sweet Home, Alaska #1)
by Patience GriffinA woman struggling to raise her daughter alone in a small Alaskan town finds her simple existence upended when the father of her child returns. . . . Sweet Home, Alaska, was once a thriving, idyllic town, where A Stone's Throw Hardware and Haberdashery and the Sisterhood of the Quilt were the cornerstones of the community. Then, in one fatal moment, two young lives were cut short, and everything changed. Now the Stone family businesses have closed, the diner is in the red, and the population has dwindled to 573. After the tragic accident that took her sister's life, Hope McKnight discovered she was pregnant, and gave up her dreams of college to raise her daughter. When Donovan Stone returns to sell his family's properties and to cut final ties with Sweet Home, he's shocked to find Hope still there--and a single mother. The pull between Hope and Donovan is as powerful as ever. But so are the secrets and lies stemming from that long-ago tragedy. Will they be able to overcome the past, or will the heartbreak of bygone days destroy their love again?