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Playing by the Baby Rules
by Michelle CelmerSweet-yet-hard-nosed lingerie store owner Marisa Donato wanted a baby in the worst way, but falling in love with a potential father candidate was not an option. So, Marisa wondered, should she hit up a sperm bank...or go about making a baby the old-fashioned way? Enter Marisa's best friend, Jake, whose looks and charm weakened her knees...and her resistance. Man-about-town Jake Carmichael lusted after his gal pal, but didn't feel worthy of true love and family. While he volunteered his services as father of her child, in his heart he hoped to be her forever lover. But when passions grew hot, could Marisa and Jake handle a love that broke all the rules...? Silhouette Desire #1566
Playing by the Baby Rules
by Michelle CelmerSLEEPING WITH HER BEST FRIEND…Sweet-yet-hard-nosed lingerie store ownerMarisa Donato wanted a baby in the worst way, but falling in love with a potential father candidate was not an option. So, Marisa wondered, should she hit up a sperm bank…or go about making a baby the old-fashioned way? Enter Marisa's best friend, Jake, whose looks and charm weakened her knees…and her resistance.Man-about-town Jake Carmichael lusted after his gal pal, but didn't feel worthy of true love and family. While he volunteered his services as father of her child, in his heart he hoped to be her forever lover. But when passions grew hot, could Marisa and Jake handle a love that broke all the rules…?
Playing by the Greek's Rules
by Sarah MorganIt's time to throw away the rule book... Idealistic archaeologist Lily Rose craves a fairy-tale love, but in her experience it always ends in heartbreak. So now Lily's trying a different approach-a fling with her boss, infamous Greek playboy Nik Zervakis! Anti-love and anti-family, Nik lives by his own set of rules. There's no one better to teach Lily how to separate sizzling sex from deep emotions! But while Nik has the world at his feet, he also has dark shadows in his heart... It starts as a sensual game, but can Lily stick to Nik's rules? And what's more, can he?
Playing by the Greek's Rules: Playing By The Greek's Rules (Puffin Island)
by Sarah Morgan“Morgan’s powerful page turner is a tale of two opposites. Her narrative is richly entertaining and informative.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick, 4 ½ stars)RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award Nominee Love Story Award Nominee—Best Short RomanceRules are made to be broken . . .Idealistic archaeologist Lily Rose craves a fairy-tale love, but in her experience it always ends in heartbreak. So now Lily’s trying a different approach—a fling with her boss, infamous Greek playboy Nik Zervakis!Anti-love and anti-family, Nik lives by his own set of rules. There’s no one better to teach Lily how to separate sizzling sex from deep emotions. But while Nik has the world at his feet, he also has dark shadows in his heart . . .It starts as a sensual game, but can Lily stick to Nik’s rules? And what’s more, can he?Praise for Sarah Morgan“A masterful storyteller.” —Booklist“Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times–bestselling author“Escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart.” —Katie Marsh, author of Unbreak Your Heart
Playing by the Marriage Rules: A marriage of convenience romance
by Fiona BrandThis heir must marry by midnight to inherit it all… Will his ex say yes to his convenient proposal? Find out in this contemporary romance from Fiona Brand!A short-term marriage could solve all their problems…Unless passion makes it all too real. Marry by midnight. That&’s the only way businessman and reformed playboy Damon Wyatt can secure his empire. But when his convenient bride never arrives, he makes a marriage deal with wedding planner Jenna Beaumont—who also happens to be his way-too-tempting ex. If they play by the rules, their temporary arrangement will be over and done soon. But their undeniable attraction and a very real connection break every last rule in the contract…From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in this uplifting romance.
Playing for Hearts
by Debra KaynThere's something undeniably sexy about a man in uniform. No matter their sport, these strong, talented heroes know how to get your pulse racing:Wildly: Former Wimbledon champion Grayson Schyler discovers the gal he once knew as wild child Shauna Marino is still trouble: She makes his life sweeter one moment - and hell the next.Seductively: Russian hockey player Dominic Chekovsky appeals to B&B owner Diana Spenner to help him even the score by doing the impossible: keep his adoring female fans in check.Conveniently: Juan Santiago, a two-time gold medalist on the U.S. Olympic men's downhill ski team, has been warned to avoid a scandal. Will marrying a CEO's daughter, Dana Reese, on a whim wipe out everything he's worked for?Secretly: There's no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let his best bud's sister, Angie Swanson, move in with him when she's down on her luck. But there's no such thing as a safety play when it comes to love.Surprisingly: Bruce Coldwell, world-class pro bass fisherman, creates the perfect bait to hook a supermodel - he asks his friend and her neighbor, Crista Johnson, to pose as his lover. Ah, but Bruce might've reeled in the wrong fish . . . um, woman. Hook, line, and sinker!
Playing for Hearts: The Complete Series
by Debra KaynThere's something undeniably sexy about a man in uniform. No matter their sport, these strong, talented heroes know how to get your pulse racing:Wildly: Former Wimbledon champion Grayson Schyler discovers the gal he once knew as wild child Shauna Marino is still trouble: She makes his life sweeter one moment - and hell the next.Seductively: Russian hockey player Dominic Chekovsky appeals to B&B owner Diana Spenner to help him even the score by doing the impossible: keep his adoring female fans in check.Conveniently: Juan Santiago, a two-time gold medalist on the U.S. Olympic men's downhill ski team, has been warned to avoid a scandal. Will marrying a CEO's daughter, Dana Reese, on a whim wipe out everything he's worked for?Secretly: There's no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let his best bud's sister, Angie Swanson, move in with him when she's down on her luck. But there's no such thing as a safety play when it comes to love.Surprisingly: Bruce Coldwell, world-class pro bass fisherman, creates the perfect bait to hook a supermodel - he asks his friend and her neighbor, Crista Johnson, to pose as his lover. Ah, but Bruce might've reeled in the wrong fish . . . um, woman. Hook, line, and sinker!
Playing for Hearts: The Complete Series
by Debra KaynThere's something undeniably sexy about a man in uniform. No matter their sport, these strong, talented heroes know how to get your pulse racing:Wildly: Former Wimbledon champion Grayson Schyler discovers the gal he once knew as wild child Shauna Marino is still trouble: She makes his life sweeter one moment - and hell the next.Seductively: Russian hockey player Dominic Chekovsky appeals to B&B owner Diana Spenner to help him even the score by doing the impossible: keep his adoring female fans in check.Conveniently: Juan Santiago, a two-time gold medalist on the U.S. Olympic men's downhill ski team, has been warned to avoid a scandal. Will marrying a CEO's daughter, Dana Reese, on a whim wipe out everything he's worked for?Secretly: There's no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let his best bud's sister, Angie Swanson, move in with him when she's down on her luck. But there's no such thing as a safety play when it comes to love.Surprisingly: Bruce Coldwell, world-class pro bass fisherman, creates the perfect bait to hook a supermodel - he asks his friend and her neighbor, Crista Johnson, to pose as his lover. Ah, but Bruce might've reeled in the wrong fish . . . um, woman. Hook, line, and sinker!
Playing for Hearts: The Complete Series
by Debra KaynThere's something undeniably sexy about a man in uniform. No matter their sport, these strong, talented heroes know how to get your pulse racing:Wildly: Former Wimbledon champion Grayson Schyler discovers the gal he once knew as wild child Shauna Marino is still trouble: She makes his life sweeter one moment - and hell the next.Seductively: Russian hockey player Dominic Chekovsky appeals to B&B owner Diana Spenner to help him even the score by doing the impossible: keep his adoring female fans in check.Conveniently: Juan Santiago, a two-time gold medalist on the U.S. Olympic men's downhill ski team, has been warned to avoid a scandal. Will marrying a CEO's daughter, Dana Reese, on a whim wipe out everything he's worked for?Secretly: There's no way in hell Gary Satchel, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will let his best bud's sister, Angie Swanson, move in with him when she's down on her luck. But there's no such thing as a safety play when it comes to love.Surprisingly: Bruce Coldwell, world-class pro bass fisherman, creates the perfect bait to hook a supermodel - he asks his friend and her neighbor, Crista Johnson, to pose as his lover. Ah, but Bruce might've reeled in the wrong fish . . . um, woman. Hook, line, and sinker!
Playing for Keeps
by Jamie HillLife can’t be all fun and games, or can it? Madison Stewart spends her days taking care of children at the Sunny Days Childcare Center, and her nights wondering what’s missing from her life. When Robert Cooper brings his three year old daughter, Sophie, to the center, he not only fills the vacancy in Maddie’s classroom, but also the empty spot in her heart. Sophie’s mother returns with her own agenda, and Rob is forced to choose between an old, familiar existence and his new, more complicated relationship. An urgent phone call from her mother draws Maddie into the past, where she’s flooded with memories, some of which are better left buried. Maddie struggles to deal with a series of unfortunate events, which increasingly complicate her daily life. Unresolved feelings niggle at her, until she’s forced to face her past and put things to rest, one way or another. Reader Advisory: These stories are not erotic romance but they do contain graphic scenes and language, including college sex and drug use.
Playing for Keeps
by Jennifer DuganFrom the author of Some Girls Do comes another heartfelt YA sapphic romance—starring a baseball pitcher and a student umpire who are definitely not supposed to fall for one another.&“Sapphic sports romance perfection. Swoony and romantic, but unafraid to tackle grief, family expectations, and fighting for your dreams, this is a home run of a book.&” —Rachael Lippincott, coauthor of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers Five Feet Apart and She Gets the GirlJune is the star pitcher of her elite club baseball team—with an ego to match—and she's a shoo-in to be recruited at the college level, like her parents have always envisioned. That is, if she can play through an overuse injury that has recently gone from bad to worse.Ivy isn't just reffing to pay off her athletic fees or make some extra cash on the side. She wants to someday officiate at the professional level, even if her parents would rather she go to college instead. The first time they cross paths, Ivy throws June out of a game for grandstanding. Still, they quickly grow from enemies to begrudging friends . . . and then something more. But the rules state that players and umpires are prohibited from dating.As June's shoulder worsens, and a rival discovers the girls' secret and threatens to expose them, everything the two have worked so hard for is at risk. Now both must choose: follow their dreams . . . or follow their hearts?
Playing for Keeps
by Karen TempletonJoanna Swan decides being married to one man who never grew up is enough--until she meets former baseball superstar Dale McConnaughy. The attraction is mutual, but are either of them ready to believe in love and promise? Original.
Playing for Keeps
by Luann MclaneOlivia Lawson is peeved when ex-ace pitcher turned soap opera star Noah Falcon roars back into Cricket Creek, Kentucky, after all these years, to take the lead opposite her in the community theater's summer play. Noah's beloved hometown is having major financial woes and needs his status to turn this small-town play into a big-time hit. But Noah has bigger plans for this small town. And this time he's determined to show Olivia he's not just playing around-he's playing for keeps. .
Playing for Keeps
by Rosemary HammondA brief encounter..."There's something very refreshing about your brand of chastity-perhaps it's the challenge that appeals to me!"But no matter what the appeal of Tony Devereaux's kisses, Stacey would not give in. She didn't go in for meaningless affairs and it was clear that was all Tony was offering! He would get what he wanted from her and then callously move on. For Stacey, those stakes were too high. If she was going to play, it would be for keeps.
Playing for Keeps
by Toria LyonsUndeniably sexy, book one in the gripping and racy Scarlet series is guaranteed to satisfy. Defiantly single, career-driven Sarah Evans has a secret love for rugby - but has no time for sportsmen lotharios who stray away. A blast from the past sends unexpected sparks flying in her direction when she runs into Tom Murray; rugby player, tycoon, and the ultimate Casanova. She resolves to stay away from him despite the obvious attraction, but he can't keep away from her - he wants her and nothing's going to get in his way. While they can't keep their hands off each other, Sarah doesn't want a relationship, especially not one with a rugby player with a playboy reputation. Sticking to her guns, she knows he'll move on sooner or later, and she just has to defend her heart from Tom's remorseless attacks. But for him, this isn't a game; he wants her in ways he doesn't understand, and needs to convince Sarah the same. Can Tom convince her he really is playing for keeps?
Playing for Keeps
by Yahrah St. JohnMore than meets the eye Driven and ambitious, commercial-art buyer Avery Roberts always trusts first impressions, whether it's art. . . or men. Sexy Quentin Davis might make her pulse race, but the smooth, laid-back charmer is not her type. Then a secret about her past comes to light, leaving her vulnerable, shattered--and turning to Quentin for strong shoulders and sympathy. One kiss, and fierce attraction takes over, leaving first impressions in a haze of sensual bliss. Quentin's focus was always on the next assignment, leaving no room for long-term relationships or commitment. Now sleek, sophisticated Avery has him looking beyond his camera and his career. But as love and aspirations collide, heartbreak seems inevitable, until Quentin realizes he can't picture a life--or a future--without Avery in it.
Playing for Keeps (The Alpha Brotherhood #3)
by Catherine MannIt's been eighteen years...and he still wants herIn high school, Malcolm Douglas was a bad boy who stole the heart of small-town girl Celia Patel-as well as her virginity. But life pulled them apart...and just as well, for he'd already broken her heart.Now Malcolm is a world-famous billionaire dedicated to atoning for his sins. When he swoops back into Celia's life, he tells himself he only wants to protect her from recent threats. But the desire between them leaves them as breathless as teenagers. Will Celia ever forgive him? Maybe. If he can make today's pleasure erase yesterday's pain.
Playing for Keeps (The Game, #2)
by Emma HartFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Emma Hart, comes the second book in The Game series, and the story everyone wanted after The Love Game...She's in love with him. He's trying not to love her. One night changes everything.Aston Banks never meant to get close to Megan Harper - not even for that one night. Haunted by a childhood he refuses to face, he knew she could break through every wall he'd ever built and tear them down without even realizing she was doing it. Betraying Braden by starting a relationship with Aston wasn't on Megan's to-do list, but the second she sees a glimpse of someone other than the arrogant ass she's come to know, she can't walk away. Aston's childhood is worse than Megan ever guessed, but as he tries and fails to push her away, it's clear her love is stronger than the demons that cling to him every day. And now, because of it, he finally has to deal with what he's buried deep down. What he doesn't want to face. What he's fought against for so long. And they have to do it all without Braden finding out.Keeping a relationship secret has never been harder.
Playing for Keeps: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel (Heartbreaker Bay #7)
by Jill Shalvis<P><P>If you’re planning on falling in love… <P><P>When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark—the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She’s yoga pants, he’s a suit. She’s a tattoo artist, he’s a straight-laced mogul. <P><P>But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie.you’d better be sure… <P><P>Caleb doesn’t do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he’s learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He’s never worried about it before—not until he finally gets behind Sadie’s armor and begins to fall.… someone is there to catch you. <P><P>Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they’re each willing to risk. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Playing for Love
by Caroline DunfordPlaying for Love is the warm-hearted new novel from acclaimed writer Caroline Dunford, set in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The sudden success of Annie Greig's tenth book, coupled with the need for vital repairs to her beloved cottage, sees her enter the heady world of the Edinburgh International Festival as a fledgling playwright. But all Annie wants is to go home! Everyone she meets wants something from her, and for reclusive Annie, that's more than she can bear. Her heart is vulnerable, and for as long as she can remember she's has only ever truly loved one man...the only problem is that he exists purely in her imagination! As her world grows beyond her wildest dreams, will Annie find true love, or will everything she believes to be true turn out to be only an act?
Playing for Love: A heart-warming contemporary romance
by Caroline DunfordPlaying for Love - a charmingly heartwarming novel from acclaimed writer Caroline Dunford, set in the beautiful city of EdinburghEveryone she meets wants something from her, and for reclusive Annie, that's more than she can bear...The sudden success of Annie Greig's tenth book, coupled with the need for vital repairs to her beloved cottage, sees her enter the heady world of the Edinburgh International Festival as a fledgling playwright. But all Annie wants is to go home!Her heart is vulnerable, and for as long as she can remember she's has only ever truly loved one man...the only problem is that he exists purely in her imagination! As her world grows beyond her wildest dreams, will Annie find true love, or will everything she believes to be true turn out to be only an act?_______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's enthralling novels!'Absorbing and thoroughly enjoyable' ***** Reader review'I found the story-telling rich and interesting' ***** Reader review'The characters are well developed and their background stories excellently woven into the narrative' ***** Reader review
Playing for Love: A heart-warming contemporary romance
by Caroline DunfordPlaying for Love - a charmingly heartwarming novel from acclaimed writer Caroline Dunford, set in the beautiful city of EdinburghEveryone she meets wants something from her, and for reclusive Annie, that's more than she can bear...The sudden success of Annie Greig's tenth book, coupled with the need for vital repairs to her beloved cottage, sees her enter the heady world of the Edinburgh International Festival as a fledgling playwright. But all Annie wants is to go home!Her heart is vulnerable, and for as long as she can remember she's has only ever truly loved one man...the only problem is that he exists purely in her imagination! As her world grows beyond her wildest dreams, will Annie find true love, or will everything she believes to be true turn out to be only an act?_______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's enthralling novels!'Absorbing and thoroughly enjoyable' ***** Reader review'I found the story-telling rich and interesting' ***** Reader review'The characters are well developed and their background stories excellently woven into the narrative' ***** Reader review
Playing in the Dark
by David Rivera Jr.Chemah Rivers is back in an all-new erotic roller coaster of a story--the final book in a captivating trilogy filled with mystery and heart-stopping drama. When a serial killer is suspected in a string of deaths, investigator Chemah Rivers quickly catches the person everyone assumes to be the culprit. Meanwhile, Chemah is dealing with his own drama at home. His love interest, a blind comedian, may very well get her sight back, while his ex-wife is fighting for custody of their daughter, and his son is getting a little too familiar with street life. Soon the real killer starts to stalk Chemah, taunting him with murders that are tainted with sexual overtones. The detective struggles to be the hero, not only for the victims but for his own loved ones as well. Beginning with a revelation about the erotic depths hidden within a Biblical myth and developing into an adventurous modern-day murder mystery, Playing in the Dark will entice and capture readers' minds long after the last page is turned. tainted by sexual overtones in the very area they live, Chemah is caught up from all sides as he struggles to be the hero, not only for the victims, but for his family and loved ones as well. With the warm flavor of a romance, mixed with the intense action of an adventurous mystery, Playing in the Dark will entice and capture the mind of every reader.
Playing the Billionaire's Game
by Pippa RoscoeHer job is spotting forgeries—but figuring out if one man’s desire for her is genuine is a challenge of another kind . . . Fourteen days. That’s how long exiled duke Sebastian gives art valuer Sia Keating to try to prove he stole a famous painting. Once she has proof, she’ll demand her job back! She’s worked too hard to build her reputation and throw off her father’s corrupt shadow. She won’t go down without a fight.But having complete access to his life doesn’t mean Sia can breach the gap Sebastian keeps between himself and the world. That’s something only embracing their dangerous attraction can do . . .
Playing the Duke's Fiancée: A Victorian Historical Romance (Dollar Duchesses #2)
by Amanda McCabeA pretend proposalFor the unconventional heiress When American heiress Violet Wilkins crosses paths with William, Duke of Charteris, she has extremely low expectations of the &“Duke of Bore.&” But when this seemingly stuffy aristocrat offers her escape from a dreadful arranged marriage, she leaps at the chance! To her surprise, the arresting Charteris whisks Vi into an exhilarating make-believe romance. And as she gets to know the man behind the title, she can&’t help wanting more… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Dollar DuchessesMoney for marriage into London SocietyBook 1: His Unlikely DuchessBook 2: Playing the Duke's Fiancée