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On the Same Page: A Novel
by N. D. GallandJoanna Howes left Martha’s Vineyard at the age of eighteen and moved to New York City to become a writer. Now in her thirties, she returns to care for her cranky, injured uncle Hank.The Vineyard has a split personality—part elite summer resort, part working-class small town—and its two papers reflect the seasonal schism in their reporting. Needing income, Joanna freelances for one Island newspaper(the Journal), but as it doesn’t cover her bills, she creates an alter ego to write for the rival paper (the Newes).All is fine until Joanna is assigned by both papers to report on the same story: a wealthy seasonal resident is suing the town for the right to use his private helicopter. But when Joanna agrees to a cup of coffee with a charming stranger, she has no idea she’s made a date with Orion Smith, helicopter owner. And Orion doesn’t realize Joanna is the niece of his most outspoken critic.Witty, engaging, and insightful, On the Same Page is about the half-truths we tell ourselves—and others—when our hearts are on the line.
On the Seventh Day
by T. D. JakesBased on the film Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day, executive-produced by T.D. Jakes, this novel follows the lives of a couple whose love and commitment are tested when their only child is kidnapped right from under them in their gated community in New Orleans. David, a respected college professor, and his wife, Kari, appear to be the perfect churchgoing prosperous couple when their young daughter is abducted. The police immediately launch an investigation and set out to find the child of this high-profile couple. Reports surface of a serial kidnapper on the loose with a pattern of killing his victims on the seventh day, so there's no time to waste. In pursuit of information relevant to the case, the police uncover startling information about Kari. Now Kari's past threatens her marriage and challenges the couple's capacity to forgive. *** New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes pens a compelling story that unites love, suspense, and faith into one heart-wrenching package. David Ames could make a woman forget herself. Kari knows because it just happened a few minutes ago on this quiet Sunday morning. Surrounded now by the hot water and steam of the shower, she reflects on the last hour and the intimate moments with her husband. It feels good to forget. To just let go. Yet lately, it seems Kari hasn't been letting go as much as she'd like. Perhaps this is just what happens when a couple has been married for eight years. The thrill of a touch or a kiss is too often overshadowed by the needs of a child or the demands of a job. With her eyes closed, Kari knows it's more than that. It will always be more than that. --From On the 7th Day
On the Shore
by Rachel BlackburnA young woman retreats to her parents' beach house to nurse a broken heart, but instead meets a vivacious girl who helps her find joy again. On the Shore is a short story originally published in Summer Love, an LGBTQ young adult collection published by Duet, an imprint of Interlude Press.
On the Steamy Side: A Recipe For Love Novel (Recipe for Love #2)
by Louisa EdwardsWhen Lilah Jane Tunkle fled her dull life in Virginia for the bright lights of New York City, she didn't expect to wind up a nanny to a gorgeous celebrity chef's ten-year-old son. Working for the delectable Devon Sparks is a sure-fire recipe for disaster, especially after Lilah gets a tantalizing taste of his perfectly seasoned kisses …Devon's not sure he can handle one more surprise ingredient in his life—he quit his popular TV show, his culinary reputation is on the line, and now the son he barely knows is back for seconds. Lilah's Southern sass is supposed to keep the boy in line, but soon enough she's teaching Devon a thing or two about homespun food…and turning up the heat.
On the Streets of New Orleans
by Lynn Lorenz2nd EditionBreakfast at Tiffany's Waffles and Wings A year after Hurricane Katrina, Scott is back in the city he loves, the city that offered him sanctuary from rural Louisiana and its prejudices, but living in a homeless shelter can be almost as dangerous as the streets. The storm cost Tony his family, his home, and his direction in life. Now he's squatting and stealing to make ends meet, and he's lost all hope of things getting better. When Scott and Tony meet, they realize it's time to stop merely surviving. It's time to start living again. Together. Charlie's Mission Charlie is an ex-addict plagued by memories of the past. He's doing penance working at a homeless shelter, staying away from men, drugs, and anything resembling happiness. He's convinced he doesn't deserve more. Devon is determined to keep the dealers out of his neighborhood. No one operates there without his permission. When he brings a sick young man who was selling drugs to the mission, he meets Charlie and can't stop thinking of the man with the haunted eyes. He's determined to give Charlie a taste of pleasure, despite Charlie's claims that he's not worthy of it.First Edition of Charlie's Mission published by Amber Quill Press/Amber Allure, 2012.First Edition of Breakfast at Tiffany's published by Amber Quill Press/Amber Allure, 2010.
On the Subject of Unmentionable Things
by Julia WaltonA girl rewrites sex education, one viral post at a time, in this fiercely honest and delightfully awkward novel from the award-winning author of Words on Bathroom Walls.Phoebe Townsend is a rule follower . . . or so everyone thinks. She&’s an A student who writes for her small-town school newspaper. But what no one knows is that Phoebe is also Pom—the anonymous teen who&’s rewriting sex education on her blog and social media.Phoebe is not a pervert. No, really. Her unconventional hobby is just a research obsession. And sex should not be a secret. As long as Phoebe stays undercover, she&’s sure she&’ll fly through junior year unnoticed. . . .That is, until Pom goes viral, courtesy of mayoral candidate Lydia Brookhurst. The former beauty queen labels Phoebe&’s work an &“assault on morality,&” riling up her supporters and calling on Pom to reveal her identity. But Phoebe is not backing down. With her anonymity on the line, is it all worth the fight?Julia Walton delivers a brutally honest novel about sex, social media, and the courage to pursue truth when misinformation is rife. Who knew truth could be so scandalous?
On the Surface
by Kate WilloughbyBook one of In the ZoneNHL player Tim Hollander lost his temper one time and threw a water bottle at an abusive fan. After "Bottlegate," he's traded to the San Diego Barracudas, where he'll need to keep the bad publicity to a minimum while proving he can still compete with the younger guys on the ice.Erin Collier is a pediatric nurse who's never seen a hockey game, but gets in line for Tim's autograph at a PR event in hopes of impressing the doctor she has a crush on. When an obnoxious fan gets pushy toward Erin, Tim rushes to defend the pretty stranger, throwing a punch in the process.Grateful for the rescue, Erin agrees to stand by Tim during the resulting press conference and host him at a hospital charity event. Their chemistry is palpable, and soon their lives are intertwined. But Erin doubts a hockey player is capable of anything resembling a real relationship. And if Tim can't get her to see beyond what's on the surface, they'll never last longer than a single season...95,000 words
On the Sweet Side: A Novel (The Wish Series #3)
by Audrey CarlanFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a story of sisters, self-discovery and a little something sweet.Baking is Isabeau Collins&’s life. Back from studying under the finest chefs in France and Italy, and with a newly minted culinary degree in hand, Izzy is ready to pursue her dream: whipping up creative confections in her own custom cake shop. But her perfect plans are waylaid when two women claiming to be her half sisters show up with a stack of letters addressed to Izzy from their late mother. Torn between launching her career and the need to learn more about her family history, Izzy makes the decision to go to Colorado to connect with the sisters she&’s never known.Then Izzy stumbles across a run-down storefront in Pueblo&’s funky downtown and instantly knows that with a bit of work it&’s the perfect location for her dream bakery…which means her detour to Colorado will be a permanent reroute. And with an unexpected relationship growing between Izzy and her contractor, Kyson, she has yet another reason to stick around—even if there are secrets in Kyson&’s past Izzy can&’t quite figure out. Fighting homesickness and self-doubt, Izzy worries that she&’s making a mistake. But with her sisters close and her dreams within reach, she can&’t help but wonder if her riskiest move could be the most rewarding decision she&’s ever made.The Wish SeriesBook 1: What the Heart WantsBook 2: To Catch a DreamBook 3: On the Sweet Side
On the Third Day of Christmas: A festive novella
by Helen ChandlerPut your feet up, tuck into a mince pie and enjoy this treat-sized piece of festive fiction. For fans of Jenny Colgan and Lisa Jewell.It's 27th December, and Julia is thinking about Christmas, and the cosy, relaxed days she spent with her best friend, Toby. Maybe it was just the magic of Christmas, or maybe it was just her, but was there a frisson of something else between them? After ten years of friendship, and a couple of near-misses, is Julia coming to realise that true love might have been under her nose all along? Most importantly, does Toby feel the same?
On the Trail of a Killer
by Jane GodmanHis most urgent mission yet… A serial killer is on the loose, and true-crime filmmaker Esmée da Costa is on the case. K-9 cop Brayden Colton, the prime suspect&’s half brother, works hard to stop her prying, but sparks fly as he falls for Esmée and her son. When Esmée and Brayden&’s little family comes under siege, can they save all they love? Previously published as Colton and the Single Mom
On the Trail of the Truth (The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #3)
by Michael PhillipsWhile Corrie's young life has been marked by enormous tragedy and challenges, things are beginning to look up. Her father marries a widow who already is a close friend and confidante to Corrie, and with a new mother for her brothers and sisters, Corrie is free to pursue her dreams of writing. Convincing a doubtful newspaperman that she can ferret out the kinds of stories his subscribers want to read, Corrie finds herself on her own in the rough and tumble towns of the California gold fields. In her quest for the next human-interest feature, she uncovers a conspiracy that means danger not only to herself. but to her family. The truth beckons to her, but is it worth the risk?
On the Trail to Moonlight Gulch
by Shelter SomersetIt's 1886, and Chicago is booming, but for nineteen-year-old Torsten Pilkvist, American-born son of Swedish immigrants, it's not big enough. After tragically losing a rare love, Tory immerses himself in the pages of a Wild West mail-order bride magazine, where he stumbles on the advertisement of frontiersman and Civil War veteran Franklin Ausmus. Torsten and Franklin begin an innocent correspondence--or as innocent as it can be, considering Torsten keeps his true gender hidden. But when his parents discover the letters, Tory is forced out on his own. With nowhere else to go, he boards a train for the Black Hills and Franklin's homestead, Moonlight Gulch. Franklin figures Tory for a drifter, but he's lonely after ten years of living in the backcountry alone, and his "girl" in Chicago has mysteriously stopped writing, so he hires Tory on as his ranch hand. Franklin and Tory grow closer while defending the land from outlaws who want the untapped gold in Franklin's creek, but then Franklin learns Tory's true identity and banishes Tory from his sight. Will their lives be forever tattered, or will Torsten--overhearing a desperate last-ditch scheme to snatch Franklin's gold--be able to save Moonlight Gulch and his final shot at love?
On the Tycoon's Terms
by Sandra FieldLuke McRae's dark good looks made him a magnet for women, but no one had managed to break in to his heart...until he met the beautiful and alluring Katrin Sigurdson.However, making Katrin his mistress soon forced him to consider that he might need more in his life than work. But allowing Katrin in meant letting secrets of his past out....
On the Verge
by Ariella PapaTwenty-three-year-old Jersey girl Eve Vitali is on the verge of something...whether it be a relationship, the fabulous life that she reads about in the Styles section of the New York Times or a nervous breakdown. Despite her Jackie O. suit, Eve works as an unappreciated assistant for-of all things-a bicycle magazine. Everyone keeps telling her that she's got her foot in the door, but the rest of her is surfing the Net and schlepping around with Tabitha, an Amazonian sex goddess. Between glam parties, obligatory visits home and myriad men, Eve is realizing that it takes a lot of work to get beyond the verge and on to the next big thing....It seems everyone has advice on how to get there:Eve (on keeping her "foot in the door"): "Develop artificial cheeriness. Answer all requests with 'great.' Hypothetical: Person of dubious authority: 'Eve, why don't you count all of the paper clips in the entire department and then divide them into seven equal piles?' Me: 'Great. I'll get right on it. That'll be great.'"Tabitha (prefers foreign men, gets entree to the coolest parties, buys lots of underwear): "Remove unsightly hairs before all dates."Roseanne (Eve's roommate who works in-gasp!-finance): "Whatever you do, don't be predictable."
On the Verge of I Do
by Heidi Betts Day LeclaireIt's hard for events planner Kara Kincaid to be planning her sister's wedding to the man Kara's had a crush on since childhood. Even harder when said sister calls the whole thing off. Hardest still is when the jilted groom shows Kara some very personal attention, threatening to destroy her relationship with her family-and Kara ends up in his bed anyway.After a just-friends engagement that just didn't work, hotel magnate Eli Houghton thinks he's finally found the right woman. His new plan: convince Kara there's no hidden agenda, and that the magic words are I do....
On the Way to Christmas: Three delightful holiday novellas featuring sweet, no spice romance
by Sheila Roberts Amy Clipston Melissa FergusonIn this glittering and heartwarming collection, three of today's bestselling sweet romance novelists offer up the gift of cheer for the winter holiday season. On the Way to Christmas features a return to small town home, a Christmas cross-country train ride, and a Christmas bakery. Perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and Debbie Macomber.A Christmas Do-Over by Sheila RobertsDarby doesn't want to go home for the holidays, but a career fail sends her slinking back to the small town she always wanted to escape. No one there is especially glad to see the former mean girl--especially not her sister, Erica, or childhood best friend, Gregory. Darby is working hard to be a better person, but has she eaten enough humble pie to make amends?Dashing Through the Snow by Melissa FergusonWhen Willow's boyfriend of seven years dumps her on the eve of a romantic getaway, she decides to take the two-week train trip on The Christmas Express alone. Hurt as she feels, she can't anticipate how the hilarious rebound ride with conductor Oliver, elf Ian, and aging world adventurer Clarence will heal her heart--and renew her sense of worth.A Perfectly Splendid Christmas by Amy ClipstonKacey adores the metropolitan life, but when she gets away to help her sister during a family crisis and run her bakery, she falls in love with former classmate Drew. The problem: he's a small-town man, and she's a big-city woman. Is their love big enough to overcome such a major difference?Curl up with your favorite holiday drink and escape the hustle and bustle into three worlds where dreams once thought long-gone are still within reach."Filled with Christmas spirit, and a little chaos, too, all three stories left my heart filled with joy . . . Five stars overall!" --Nancy Naigle, bestselling author
On the Way to Us
by Carolyn BrownHe's a tempting heap of Texas trouble…Mercy Spenser promised her friend and roommate she'd spend her vacation in west Texas for a charitable mission—she didn't agree to the oppressive heat, massive spiders, or the rowdy cantina next door drowning out her gospel singing. She's not the type to sit idly by, so when she clashes with the sexy-as-hell man who runs the place, her temper is hot enough to nearly burn down the entire town.Despite refusing to turn down his jukebox and inviting Miss Mercy to leave his cantina alone, Hunter Wilson can't get that gospel singer with the ice-blue eyes out of his mind. Finding her again in their tiny town isn't the problem. Convincing her that he's interested—well, that's another story. But if Mercy will give Hunter one more chance to show his true feelings, they just might find the love of a lifetime.Praise for Carolyn Brown:"Brown's characters easily inspire readers to care what happens to them."—Publishers Weekly for Bride For a Day"A sweet story about building family out of what life hands you."—Kirkus Reviews for Talk Cowboy to Me"Fresh, funny, and sexy tale filled with likable, down-to-earth characters."—Booklist for Love Drunk CowboyPreviously published as An Old Love's Shadow.
On the Way to a Wedding . . .
by Ingrid WeaverShe met Mr. Right.ON THE WAY TO A WEDDING...THEIR PLANE CRASHED!Lauren Abbot would have perished had it not been for handsome lawman Nick Strada. Though everyone claimed Nick had died in the crash, Lauren knew better. That hardheaded, sexy man had faked his death. And she'd never been so happy in her fortuitous life.Nick was "playing dead" to catch a killer. And he needed Lauren's help. Her apartment would become his hiding place, and she would become his new partner. But Nick hadn't realized that working-and living-with the beautiful, independent woman would present him with a situation more confusing than his own supposed death.Were they on the way to a wedding of their own?
On the Way to the Wedding (Bridgerton Series #8)
by Julia QuinnA funny thing happened... Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except... She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except... Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar...
On the Way to the Wedding: Bridgerton (Bridgertons #8)
by Julia QuinnA New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Gregory Bridgerton, in the final installment of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.GREGORY’S STORYUnlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except ...She wasn’t the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except ...Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar …
On the Wings of Love
by Elizabeth LaneCrashing into love!Alexandra Bromley was looking for adventure, and for a way to escape the prison of her father's wealth. Then handsome pilot Rafe Garrick literally crashed into her life!Rafe wasn't looking to settle down. Yet as Alexandra nursed him back to health, he couldn't ignore the courageous spirit that matched his own. Succumbing to desire, Rafe and Alexandra were forced to wed. Now Rafe must find a way to give his adored new bride the freedom she so desperately craved!
On the Wings of la Noche
by Vanessa L. TorresNoche is a Lechuza by night, an ethereal jet-black owl who guides the dead to the after. Except now, Noche cannot bring herself to escort her dead girlfriend, whose soul is fading the harder Noche holds on—an aching romance about first and second loves and finding the strength to let go. &“A spellbinding, hauntingly beautiful story that weaves together love, loss, and the supernatural.&”—AIDEN THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials and The Cemetery BoysDeath waits for Estrella (Noche) Villanueva. In her human form, she is a lonely science girl grieving the tragic accidental drowning of her girlfriend, Dante Fuentes. At night, she is a Lechuza who visits her dead girlfriend at the lake, desperate for more time with her. The longer Dante&’s soul roams the earth, the more likely it is that she will fade into the unknown, lost forever, but Noche cannot let go . . .That&’s when a new kid comes to town, Jax, another science nerd like Noche. They connect in a way she can&’t ignore, seemingly pulled together by an invisible thread. For the first time, Noche begins to imagine a life without Dante. As Noche&’s heart begins to beat for two people, her guilt flares. Then, she finds herself at risk of losing both Jax and Dante, and Noche is forced to question her purpose as a lechuza and everything she has ever believed in.
On to Richmond 1861-1862 (The Bregdan Chronicles #2)
by Ginny DyeVolume 2 of the Bregdan Chronicles continues the sweeping historical saga that now encompasses the first year of the American Civil War. Burdened with the responsibility of running an entire plantation, Carrie Cromwell fights to understand her own internal war; tied to the South by family tradition but pulled North by her emotions and beliefs. Will Carrie's actions push her further from her father and the Confederate soldier she loves? Will her attempts to aid Rose and Moses end in tragedy for all? And when her life is placed in grave danger because of her beliefs, will she have the courage to do what she has to do?
On-Air Passion
by Lindsay EvansGame on, CupidBasketball star Ahmed Clark’s wealth made him a target for money-grabbing groupies. He’s since left sports behind to become an Atlanta radio-show host—who is famously cynical about romance. But from the moment gorgeous, upbeat Elle Marshall goes on air to promote her business of creating perfect dates for couples, it’s a whole new ball game. And for the first time, he’s caught off guard.Idealistic Elle believes in love, even if she has yet to experience it. She and Ahmed clash and sizzle over the airwaves—even more so when the station arranges a media-friendly Valentine’s date for them in response to irrefutable excitement from his audience. Elle’s passionate response to Ahmed’s touch spurs powerful mutual desire, until past hurt puts him on the defensive. Bringing his heart in play is the riskiest move Ahmed’s ever made, but it’s the only way to earn a shot at her love…
Once
by Cameron DokeyAfter the Russian Revolution, Empress Marie, the czar's mother, who escaped to Paris, offers a reward for the return of her missing granddaughter, the princess Anastasia. Eager to collect the large sum, two friends hatch a plan to fool Empress Marie and convince Nadya, a mischievous and quick-witted kitchen girl at a Russian tavern, to accompany them to France. Nadya resembles the famous Anastasia, but can't remember her life before the revolution. Eager for the future, Nadya and her new friends venture across Europe, discovering new terrain of friendship, family, and love.