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One Lucky Hero: The Men in Uniform Series
by Codi GaryShe was looking for a little fun...Violet Douglas wants one night where she can be normal. Where she can do something for herself and not be just her sibling's guardian. So when she spies a tall, dark and sexy stranger, she's ready to let her wild side roar. The last thing she expects is to see her one night stand one week later, when she drags her delinquent kid brother to the Alpha Dog Training Program. He wasn't looking for a commitment...Sgt. Dean Sparks is used to keeping women at a distance, and yet he can't resist Violet's snapping wit or smile. So when he suggests a friends-with-benefits arrangement, it seems like the perfect solution to their undeniable attraction. No emotional entanglement, just mind-blowing sex.But with their lives becoming more and more entwined, Dean realizes that casual isn't enough for him anymore. And as Violet finds herself leaning on Dean in a way she never has, will her fears put more distance between them? Or can she let go of the past, and take a chance on happily ever after?
One Lucky Vampire (Argeneau #19)
by Lynsay SandsNo one does wickedly funny and irresistibly steamy like New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands--especially in this red-hot romance between a reluctant vampire and the beauty who needs his help. Luck be a vampire tonight . . . When Nicole Phillips agreed to hire a housekeeper, she pictured someone a little frumpy and almost certainly female. Instead, she gets gorgeous, unmistakably male Jake Colson. The man is proving indispensable in the kitchen--and everywhere else. Except Jake might not be a mortal man at all. . . . and every night Who wouldn't want to be a tall, dark, powerful vampire?Jake, for one. He's barely had time to adjust to his newstate before he's roped into a family favor. Still, secretly playing bodyguard to sweet, sexy Nicole is turning out to be the wildest ride of his life. First, he'll put a stop to whoever's targeting her. Then he'll prove that this kind of love, and luck, happens only once in an eternity.
One Lucky Vampire: Book Nineteen (ARGENEAU VAMPIRE #19)
by Lynsay SandsLuck be a vampire tonight ...When Nicole Phillips agreed to hire a housekeeper, she pictured someone a little frumpy and almost certainly female. Instead, she gets gorgeous, unmistakably male Jake Colson. The man is proving indispensable in the kitchen - and everywhere else. Except Jake might not be a mortal man at all.... and every nightWho wouldn't want to be a tall, dark, powerful vampire? Jake, for one. He's barely had time to adjust to his new state before he's roped into a family favour. Still, secretly playing bodyguard to sweet, sexy Nicole is turning out to be the wildest ride of his life. First he'll put a stop to whoever's targeting her. Then he'll prove that this kind of love, and luck, happens only once in an eternity.
One Mad Night
by Julia LondonA delightful new contemporary romance novella from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia London. One winter's night a blizzard sweeps across the country, demonstrating that fate can change the course of lives in an instant...and fate has got a sense of humor. Chelsea Crawford and Ian Rafferty are high profile ad execs in cutthroat competition for a client. When a major winter storm puts New York City on lockdown, the two rivals have to make it through the night together-oh, the many ways in which opposites attract...
One Madder Woman
by Dede CraneIn One Madder Woman, Dede Crane vividly recreates the life of Berthe Morisot, the sole female member of the renowned group of artists known as the Impressionists. Inspired by true events, One Madder Woman charts her complicated relationship with her sister and rival, Edma, and her tumultuous love affair with Édouard Manet, the charismatic enfant terrible of the Paris Salon, against a backdrop of upheaval and war in mid-19th-century Paris. One Madder Woman illuminates the stories behind familiar masterpieces, and sketches a life teeming with obstacles defied and conquered by the genius of Morisot. At a time when art was a space completely dominated by men, Morisot upends all expectations of what a “proper woman” should be and manages to carve out her own place in the art world. Crane’s rich prose and lyrical expression bring this revolutionary artistic period to life, in vivid and glorious colour.
One Magic Christmas
by Ann DeFeeFeel the magic of the holidays in this classic story of reunited love by Ann DeFee, previously published in the anthology The Perfect Tree.Around Christmas, Honey Campbell is definitely a bit of a Scrooge. And she knows exactly why she can’t jingle her bells and deck her halls—on a cold Christmas Day when she was seventeen, she lost the only man she’s ever loved…and it was all her fault. Her betrayal might be in the past, but her guilt is ruining the present.When Honey’s invited to spend the holidays skiing in New Hampshire, it seems like the perfect way to avoid Christmas—until she finds herself stranded in a snowstorm. With help from a Santa look-alike, she finds safety at the Magic Tree Farm. But to her surprise, the owner is her ex-husband, Matt De Luca—the man she never stopped loving! Just as surprising, Matt’s now guardian to three kids. The homey environment is everything Honey thought she didn’t need. Can a miracle at Magic Tree Farm help her find forgiveness and rekindle a long-lost love?
One Magic Moment (de Piaget Family #13)
by Lynn KurlandTess Alexander has it all: family within reach, work she loves and the chance to live in a perfectly restored medieval castle. But then a trip to the village brings her face-to-face with the owner of the local garage, who looks a great deal like the man who married her sister - 800 years in the past. She's determined to remain objective about magic and destiny, yet she can't help but wonder about that mysterious, sword-wielding mechanic.
One Magical Christmas
by Berni StevensIn this heartwarming romance novella by the author of Izzy&’s Christmas Star, the holiday season brings a beautiful opportunity for love. When Annie Berry collides with Nik Knoll in a car park on the day of her sister&’s wedding, it feels like all of Nik&’s Christmases have come at once. Annie seems like just the sort of woman he&’d like to get to know, and the chance nature of their encounter is almost like, well . . . Christmas magic. But Nik has a secret, and he must be sure that he can trust Annie before he tells her. The problem is that this secret has a Christmas deadline, and time is running out. . . .
One Magical Christmas
by Carol MarinelliER Consultant Angus Maitlin has just discovered that he's facing his first Christmas as a single dad. Usually cool and confident, he is dreading breaking the news to his two kids. . . Single mum and midwife Imogen is alone this Christmas, and is filling the long hours with double-shifts. Working with Angus on one of the toughest cases she's ever been assigned, she thinks the consultant seems unflappable. But as the night gets harder she gets to know the man behind the professional façade. . . They are far from suited--not to mention having three kids between them! But as the magic of Christmas weaves its spell Imogen and Angus begin to dream that their patchwork family can work. . . and prove this love story is not just for Christmas--it's for life!
One Man Guy
by Michael BarakivaAlek Khederian should have guessed something was wrong when his parents took him to a restaurant. Everyone knows that Armenians never eat out. Why bother, when their home cooking is far superior to anything "these Americans" could come up with? Between bouts of interrogating the waitress and criticizing the menu, Alek's parents announce that he'll be attending summer school in order to bring up his grades. Alek is sure this experience will be the perfect hellish end to his hellish freshmen year of high school. He never could've predicted that he'd meet someone like Ethan. Ethan is everything Alek wishes he were: confident, free-spirited, and irreverent. When Ethan gets Alek to cut school and go to a Rufus Wainwright concert in New York City's Central Park, Alek embarks on his first adventure outside the confines of his suburban New Jersey existence. He can't believe a guy this cool wants to be his friend. And before long, it seems like Ethan wants to be more than friends. Alek has never thought about having a boyfriend—he's barely ever had a girlfriend—but maybe it's time to think again. Michael Barakiva's One Man Guy is a romantic, moving, laugh-out-loud-funny story about what happens when one person cracks open your world and helps you see everything—and, most of all, yourself--like you never have before.
One Man Rush
by Joanne RockMatchmaking Case File #114Requested Match: Kyle Murphy, pro hockey player. (This guy can score.)Challenge: Not looking for anything serious (yet).Notes: Ridiculously attractive, sexy, irresistible...and I want him for myself!Matchmaker Marissa Collins is looking for a man. A hot, successful man. But the man she's considering-hockey player Kyle Murphy-is for a prospective client. Marissa's matchmaking professionalism goes MIA, though, when she meets Kyle...who's not coming along quietly.Kyle isn't looking for a match. He has his eye on the prize-the Stanley Cup-or at least he did before Marissa dropped into his life. Now he's playing a new game, one where getting Marissa in bed is the goal. And if he has to play dirty...that's even better.
One Man and a Baby
by Susan MeierA MAN COULDN'T FAKE THE EMOTION SHE HEARD IN HIS VOICE...When Rick Capriotti is hired over her as manager on the family horse farm, Ashley Meljac feels betrayed because Rick is a notorious bad boy who has only recently returned to Calhoun Corners. But Ashley's anger dissipates when she discovers he's an accidental" father now struggling to raise a baby. As she watches him with the toddler, she wants to believe he's a changed man. And that he's also rgot a place in his heart for her....
One Man to Protect Them
by Suzanne CoxWith no one else in Cypress Landing to turn to, Jayden Miller is forced to put her life and the lives of her two nephews in Luke Taylor's hands. But how can she possibly trust him--when the public defender is clearly working for a militant group? He's also the lawyer who successfully defended the man responsible for her sister's death. She has countless reasons to hate Luke, and yet she finds herself drawn to him. Luke doesn't blame Jayden for doubting him. But when the young boys are threatened, his ties to the Militia might be the only thing that can keep them out of danger. He doesn't get to choose his clients, but he can choose whose side he's on. However, when it comes to falling in love, Luke has absolutely no say in the matter. . .
One Man's Art: The MacGregors
by Nora RobertsThe powerful, passionate MacGregor clan is one of Roberts' most beloved and enduring creations. Around the globe, readers have taken Daniel and his bullheaded, love-resistant brood to their hearts and demanded more. In the second collection of these stories, the unconventional Shelby Campbell captures the heart of the ambitious Senator Alan MacGregor. Shelby's charming brother, Grant, is captivated by Genvieve Grandeau. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
One Man's Art: The Macgregors (MacGregors Series #4)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMECartoonist Grant Campbell has shunned the outside world, preferring to live and work alone. And then one fateful night a storm brings artist Geneviève Grandeau to the door of his lighthouse. Gruff and guarded, he offers her shelter for one night only. But Gennie is no pushover and she sees beyond Grant's rude, surly exterior. There's a tender and secretive side that intrigues her...One Man's Art can be enjoyed as a hugely entertaining standalone novel. It is also the fourth instalment in the classic The MacGregors series, which begins with Playing the Odds, Tempting Fate and All the Possibilities and continues with The MacGregor Brides, The Winning Hand, The MacGregor Grooms and The Perfect Neighbour - all available as Ebooks for the first time. And look out for the prequel For Now, Forever, plus the historical MacGregor novel Rebellion and its companion novella In from the Cold. Includes a preview of The MacGregor Brides
One Man's Family
by Brenda HarlenWhen Children's Connection nurse Alicia Juarez came to private investigator Scott Logan's door, she was desperate: Her brother was in jail for a crime she was convinced he didn't commit, and his two kids were left in her care. Though he swore he wasn't much of a family man, something in the passion of the lovely woman begging him to help her got to Scott. And soon Alicia and the children became his priority in a way he never thought possible. He'd vowed never to get involved with a client. But his growing feelings for Alicia had him contemplating taking an altogether different kind of vow. . . ;.
One Man's Junk
by David Connor E. F. MulderJulian Junk was often teased about his last name and his father's occupation as a garbageman. Mackensie Keller grew up privileged and spoiled. As teens, Junk and Mickey make plans for their future, but when Mickey is sent off to boarding school, he tells Junk their parents are probably right -- they just don't belong together.Back in town ten years later, Mickey is all grown up. He and Junk reconnect as adults, but so much was said, and so much has changed. Though he asks for forgiveness, which Junk grants, though old romantic feelings are quickly rekindled, Mickey is reluctant to bring a new man into his young daughter's life after his last relationship's failure. He's also harboring a secret, one that threatens to spoil upcoming Thanksgiving plans.Once Junk discovers the source of Mickey's dilemma, he devises a crafty plan to make everything right. Will it work out? Will Mickey accept his help, and can the two of them make a go of it with so much stacked against them?
One Man's Love: Book One Of The Highland Lords (The Highland Lords #1)
by Karen RanneyThough fate made them enemies, a wild Scottish woman and a hardened British soldier find a passion that conquers all in this historical romance.Alec Landers spent his boyhood summers falling in love with Leitis McRae on the Scottish Highlands. The now-grown Earl of Sherbourne has returned to this troubled land a British colonel, and therefore a foe to the bewitching lass who still holds his heart.Agreeing to become an enemy colonel’s prisoner in her uncle’s stead, Leitis is confused by the traitorous passion she feels whenever her captor is near. But Alec dares not reveal to her who he was—or his dangerous secret identity as Raven, the outlaw defender of the Scots—even if protecting his lady costs him her love . . .
One Man's Promise
by Diana WhitneyFabulous FathersTHE DADHis daughter was in love-with a dog! Richard Matthews had nothing against Rags, but the dog's owner, lovely C.J.Moray, was another matter. With a charming grin, she tempted him into very unfatherly thoughts....THE DAMSELC.J. saw Richard's struggle with fatherhood, and longed to help. But how?THE FAMILYOnce Richard saw the joy that C.J. brought, he didn't want her to go. Could he convince the wary woman that the best things in life start with two-and go on to four?Fabulous FathersHave more than enough to share!
One Man's War
by Lindsay MckennaIt was Vietnam, 1965, but the rockets' red glare wasn't hot enough for brazen, challenge-hungry pilot Pete Mallory. He fanned the heat by wagering he could seduce his C.O.'s sister and fly away unscathed. But no-nonsense Tess Ramsey zeroed in on his soul-deep vulnerability--and the cocky chopper jockey took a nosedive. Worse, once he'd found her, no-strings Pete had something to lose. And he'd have to battle every devil of war's hell to snatch Tess from the widening jaws of mortal peril. Previously published.
One Marine, Hero
by Em LynleyHe's a hero to everyone but himself. Marine helicopter pilot Captain Jake Woodley struggles after receiving the Medal of Honor for a mission where he didn't bring every man back alive. Being called a hero and having his photo plastered across the news makes him hate himself more. He despises his cushy job flying with the Marine One squadron, carrying the president and other officials, when he'd rather risk something, even death. He gets his wish when he's ordered to fly a series of classified trips. Matt "Beau" Beaumont has been relegated to covering the fashion beat after getting downsized from a hard-news position. But an unexpected invitation to a White House dinner might be the boost his career needs. Offering a hot Marine an after-dinner blowjob wasn't on Beau's agenda, but when Jake takes him up on the proposition, some phenomenal casual sex soon blossoms into a relationship both of them crave. When Beau's extracurricular research uncovers defense department funding anomalies, he soon discovers the trouble goes higher than he imagined. Just as events start to make sense, the investigation puts Beau and Jake in deadly danger. It takes a daring play by Jake--risking everything he loves--to uncover the truth. 2015 Rainbow Awards The Dorien Grey Award for Best Gay Mystery/Thriller Runner-Up
One Masked Night
by Beverly JenkinsFor the first time in a standalone volume—and originally titled Holiday Heat—enjoy this unforgettable romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Beverly Jenkins! For Eve Clark, colder weather usually means long cold nights spent alone, until she’s persuaded to attend a masked ball. Abandoning her inhibitions, she shares a blissful tryst with a mysterious partner. Though she runs from their hotel room the next morning, Leyton Palmer is determined to track Eve down and show her that the night neither can forget was only the start of something sensational….Originally published in 2010
One Match Fire
by Lissa LindenA sexy, summer camp-set reunion romance from debut author Lissa LindenWhen Amy left her beloved summer camp, heartbroken and ashamed, she swore she’d never return. Twelve years later, she’s desperate to unearth the person she was before turning into a workaholic. When her old camp advertises for a new director, Amy leaps at the chance to start over—only to find herself face-to-face with the very guy who broke her heart. Paul hasn’t forgotten kissing Amy beneath a shooting star, or how she bolted from camp without saying goodbye. When she shows up to take the job he never thought he’d leave, Paul can hardly believe his luck. Amy is now a woman with killer curves and a sexual appetite to match. With serious vibes between them, and him nearly dead from the celibacy of life at camp, they strike a deal for a few days of sexy fun in the wilderness.But when feelings that started long ago enter the mix and it becomes clear Amy will only trust him with her body—not her heart—Paul desperately wants to break through the armor she’s built to protect herself. And although Amy knows there’s something special about the way she reacts to Paul, something beyond skin on skin, the stakes are high enough to scare her.With a past like theirs, they’ll either ignite a future…or burn out for good.This book is approximately 78,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!Edited by Kerri Buckley
One Minute Later: A Novel
by Susan LewisA young woman confronts a lifechanging diagnosis in a “rich, memorable . . . lyrical and highly emotional . . . tearjerker.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)Vivi Shager is living her dream. Raised with drive and ambition by a resolutely single mother, Vivi has a thriving law career, a gorgeous apartment in London, and a full calendar that keeps her busy at work and at play. Then on the day of her twenty-seventh birthday, an undiagnosed heart condition sends Vivi’s prospects for the future into a tailspin. After escaping her roots nearly a decade ago, she’s forced to return to her childhood home to be cared for by her devoted and enigmatic mother. Vivi has always known the woman is hiding something and now she’s determined to find out what it is. Though her condition makes her fragile and vulnerable and she’s afraid of what may happen, her spirit remains strong. Then comes an unexpected ray of light.Josh Raynor, a local veterinarian who his sisters claim is too handsome for his own good, brings a forbidden love to Vivi’s world. Josh and Vivi are soon inseparable, unaware of the past their families share. All Vivi knows is that Josh is wrestling with a demon of his own . . . Then quite suddenly the awful truth is staring Vivi in the face and it changes everything. ”Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise.” —Jane Corry, author of My Husband’s Wife“This page-turner challenges readers to evaluate their own lives and choices, and what really matters most.” —Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author of A Family of Strangers
One Minute to Midnight
by Nico RossoNico Rosso, author of the critically acclaimed Countdown to Zero Hour, returns with Book Two in the Automatik: Black Ops series--a sizzling romantic suspense in which two undercover operators fight to reclaim a small town from the ice-cold grip of gunrunnersHe was her safety.She was his backup. Former navy SEAL Ben Jackson knows that sexy "Mary Long" is nothing but a cover; that beneath the stylish clothes and flirty smile is a stone cold super-soldier no one ever gets close to. Until her kiss hits him like one of her sniper rounds. But Morris Flats is no place for a hookup--menace hums through the town, and the more the two operators keep pushing for answers, the more deadly the current seems to run. For former Special Forces sniper Mary Kuri, flirting with her muscular teammate feels like playing with fire. It's hard to tell where the cover ends and the real feelings begin. What she does know is they can't afford to lose focus. Their mission is to gather evidence, and with the gunrunners watching their every move, a single mistake could prove fatal. It's two against the world, and Ben and Mary are about to discover that not only do the lives of innocent people hang in the balance, but they're also fighting to save the rare connection they've found with each other.This book is approximately 72,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! Find out more at CarinaPress.com/RomancePromise