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Playing the Royal Game (The Santina Crown #3102)
by Carol MarinelliIn the climactic finale of the USA Today–bestselling author’s royal romance series, a fairytale wedding isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning.It seemed like every girl’s dream: fall in love with a prince and be whisked off for your very own glamorous happy-ever-after. But there’s more to this royal fairy tale for Allegra Jackson and Prince Alessandro Santina.Allegra’s headline-grabbing family hardly prepared her for a life of public duty, and sinfully delicious Prince Alessandro has always seemed virtually allergic to the idea of settling down in Santa Maria.Out of all the flamboyant, beautiful women his name’s been linked with, the heir to the throne picked ordinary Allegra with the family from hell. Now everyone is watching to see if the tabloid’s couple of the year is really playing for keeps.
Playing the Sicilian's Game of Revenge
by Lorraine HallThe line between love and hate is thin for a feisty heiress and her Sicilian boss. Discover how revenge sparks an inferno in this addictive new romance by Lorraine Hall!They&’re both playing a game But just one can win! Saverina Parisi is a means to an end—a fact Teo LaRosa forgets the moment they share a blazing kiss. He doesn&’t want to hurt this brilliant, beautiful woman, but marrying into her family&’s empire is an essential step in his ruthless vendetta. When Saverina discovers Teo&’s deception, her hurt is matched by her need to destroy the same enemy. She&’ll agree to play his fiancée and take pleasure in testing his patience. But Saverina doesn&’t expect their burning connection to evolve into so much more…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Playing the Witch Card
by KJ Dell'AntoniaGilmore Girls meets Practical Magic in the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken SistersShe gave up on magic. But magic didn't give up on her.Three generations of magic. Two rogue exes. One Tarot deck.The perfect recipe for chaos. Flair Hardwicke knows three things: magic is real, love isn&’t, and relying on either ends in disaster. So while she&’s grateful for the chance to take over her grandmother&’s Kansas bakery after she finally leaves her cheating husband, she won&’t be embracing Nana&’s fortune-telling side-hustle. Hers is a strictly no-magic operation—until the innocent batch of Tarot card cookies Flair bakes for the town&’s Halloween celebration unleashes the power of the family deck, luring Flair&’s unpredictable mother to town, tempting Flair&’s magic-obsessed daughter, and bringing back Flair&’s first love while ensnaring her ex in a curse she can&’t break. Flair&’s attempts to control the chaos only make things worse, playing right into the hands of a powerful witch. Suddenly there&’s far more at stake than her status as the most reluctant witch in town, and the magic Flair has long rejected becomes the only card she has left to play.
Playing to Win
by Jaci BurtonSomeone's going to have to let down their guard... Football star Cole Riley is notorious for doing as he pleases--on the field and off. He parties hard and fights harder, but if he doesn't clean up his act, his career is over--so Cole reluctantly agrees to work with image makeover consultant Savannah Brooks. He's not used to being told what to do, especially by some (admittedly hot) Southern belle. As for Savannah, she's not convinced she can transform this cocky (and aggressively sexy) force of nature. But she's determined to give it her best shot. When the sparks start to fly, Savannah lays down the ground rules: no personal complications. If she can turn off the tingle she feels every time Cole gives her a hot stare with his gorgeous baby blues, he can turn off his desire as well. But for two people determined to have it all, a hands-off policy can only last so long before one of them yields.
Playing to Win
by Taryn Leigh TaylorPlaying to win means playing dirty... Holly Evans is intelligent, educated and crazy about sports-so how did she end up prancing about in a miniskirt and teasing her hair like some broadcasting bimbo? Of course, since she's already iced her journalistic integrity, Holly might as well indulge in a little fangirl lust for the ripped captain of Portland's hockey team. Luke Maguire sees right through Holly's bunny disguise, and he's ready to pull her into the locker room and strip it all off. Then Holly discovers someone on the team is profiting from a little over/under betting. Suddenly her lusting for Luke is going head-to-head with her reporting instincts. And if she's caught offside, there's no telling what the penalty will be...
Playing to Win (Brits in Manhattan #2)
by Laura Carter“Carter's writing style is absolutely brilliant.” —The Romance Reviews A high-intensity personal trainer The secret to Brooks’ success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who doubted him long ago. He’s not about to let a perky newcomer like Izzy tarnish his reputation. Even if watching her lead a salsa class on his premises is fuel for some very unprofessional fantasies . . . His beautiful British rival Every time Izzy slams Brooks in her fitness blog, her book sales soar. But when their escalating media feud forces them to be up-close-and-personal for two weeks, she realizes there’s much more to Brooks than that incredible body. And a competition that’s got their hearts racing… Soon Izzy and Brooks are finding all kinds of creative ways to work up a sweat. A passionate workout is easy, but can their rivalry give way to a lasting partnership?
Playing with Boys
by Alisa Valdes-RodriguezEach a Latina in her late 20's -take Los Angeles by storm Marcella, Olivia and Alexis have bonded not only over the trouble with men but about how tough it is to make life work in L.A. no matter what you do. Marcella is a hot young television actress, hardly able to enjoy the life she's bought for herself and certainly not enjoying her body, which is never quite perfect enough. Olivia's boy is her toddler son-and she's tethered to him and to her suburban mommy track so tightly the other girls sometimes cringe. Alexis has a smart mouth and an ample body; she's a beautiful musicians' manager with loads of style but about enough self-esteem to fill a Prada card case. Her complicated love affair with the casually sexy Cuban rapper Goyo is a deeply satisfying romance that will delight readers almost as much as the emotional richness and girly fun of the heroines' friendship.
Playing with Danger (The Sorority Detectives #1)
by Deborah Fletcher MelloMurder on the bayou…forcing rivals to unite. When a young woman is found in a Louisiana swamp, police detective King Randolph finds his investigation hindered by private investigator Lenore Martin. He&’s loath to share this murder investigation with such a problematic person. But despite mutual distrust, they forge a combative alliance. Soon, as more bodies drop, heat rises between the partners. And grave danger threatens from every corner of New Orleans.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Sorority Detectives series:Book 1: Playing with Danger
Playing with Desire (Pleasure Cove)
by Reese RyanSummer Loving Next in line as CEO of his family's international luxury-resort empire, Liam Westbrook didn't make his way to the top playing it safe. So when the fast-living British bachelor spies an exotic beauty under a smoldering North Carolina moon, he makes a scandalous proposal. The night culminates in an all-consuming passion that leaves them both burning for more. Liam knows he can't just walk away. But after a devastating past betrayal, can he trust where his heart is leading him? Maya Alvarez's two young daughters are her entire world. But when she ends up alone-on her birthday-the divorced single mother does something totally out of character. She accepts an invitation that leads to a hot summer fling with a seductive stranger who makes her feel bold and desirable again. When Maya must return to the real world, will Liam and their pleasure-fueled fantasy end up as only an affair to remember?
Playing with Dynamite
by Leanne BanksAs a demolition expert, Brick Pendleton is used to being in complete control. So he's shaken when his lover extinguishes their explosive affair before he's ready to say goodbye. He's never felt about any woman the way he feels about Lisa Ransom, but that doesn't mean he can give her what she wants most of all: marriage and family.Lisa knew from the start that Brick wasn't looking for a wife, but couldn't stop herself from falling for him anyway. Though the last nine months have been the most passionate of her life, she can't stay in a relationship that's going nowhere. And since the one man she wants isn't interested in committing, Lisa sets out to find a man who is.Brick can't stand the thought of Lisa in another man's arms, and does everything in his power to tempt her back into his. But if he's going to hold on to the only woman he'll ever love, he's going to have to face up to his fears of forever.
Playing with Fire
by Carrie AlexanderLara Gladstone liked to play games-sexual games. And the moment she set eyes on Daniel Savage, she sensed that this virile man did, too. He would be the ruthless hunter and she would be his prey. But first, he had to catch her, and oh what a sensuous chase it would be!Daniel knew he was being teased-what this woman could do to his body with just one look! It inspired his competitive spirit, made him want to cause her the same restless heat, the same throbbing desire that was driving him crazy. She thought she had him right where she wanted him, but he'd played a few games in his time. And he never lost.
Playing with Fire
by Debra DixonBeloved and bestselling author Debra Dixon takes romance readers down to the bayou, where there's a hot blaze simmering--and an arsonist on the loose. For a woman who's not looking for trouble, Maggie St. John sure is finding a lot of it these days--especially after she discovers a fire in a utility closet at the hospital where she works as a nurse. Now there's an arson investigation, and she's at the center of it. Maggie can't tell which is worse: the sudden flashbacks to a terrible memory buried deep in her subconscious or the incredible tension that is building with the infuriatingly cocky and undeniably attractive arson investigator. Beau Grayson thinks the hospital fire investigation will be an open-and-shut case. But that's before he set eyes on the prime suspect. Maggie St. John is hiding something behind that sultry smile, and he needs to uncover her secret before he gives in to the body that could ignite a four-alarm inferno. Just how much heat can Beau take without getting burned?Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: All Is Fair . . ., Bad to the Bone, and Rescuing Diana.
Playing with Fire
by Molly Kate GrayWelcome home! Glad you got my message.Cryptic words written on a note taped to the fire station door welcomed Della Chambers back to Crockett, Texas. When she was seventeen years old, she watched her life go up in flames. After the loss of her mother, she turned her back on her hometown - forever. Now one of the most respected members of the FBI's arson investigation team, her knowledge of the town makes her the logical choice when the residents experience a string of suspicious fires.That's what the arsonist is hoping as well.Camden Gibson is the reason Della is still alive, and she's never forgiven him for it. Returning to Crockett means she has to finally put ghosts from her past to rest while trying to navigate the choppy waters of working side by side with Camden.Della has always been the one - the reason no other women were quite right for Camden. He never expected to see her again, and now he's placed her directly within reach of the arsonist's dangerous obsession.Now the pair is forced to work side by side, and they discover the heat between them has nothing to do with fire.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Playing with Fire
by Toria LyonsShy homebody Sophie Edwards has had enough of being taken advantage of. It's time she grew a backbone, starting with venturing on a singles holiday, one where she's free to come out of her shell. Rugby player and rare gentleman Marcus Coetzee thinks it's time he lived a little. Marcus knows he's not being straight with Sophie, but as they spend more time together the sparks between them ignite into a firestorm of erotic sensations. Succumbing to the temptation of what they've kindled, they revel in the attraction between them. However, as the end of Sophie's holiday draws near, do they continue the deception and douse the blaze, or do they come clean and let the flames become eternal?
Playing with Fire (Blackmore, Inc. #2)
by Rebecca HunterMarianna will do anything to save her father’s company—even hire her ex to help. When old desires catch like wildfire, she won’t let it consume her…but sometimes playing with fire means getting burned.Following their forbidden teenage romance, Marianna Ruiz never thought she’d see Simon Rodriguez again. So when she does, she feels… Shocked? Angry? Tempted? All of the above? But they can’t get involved again, no matter how much Simon entices her with his rock-solid body…and those penetrating green eyes.Marianna doesn’t need Simon anymore, or what they shared. She just needs his elite security expertise. A scheming ex and some suspicious dealings at the family business rattle her—and when things escalate, there’s no one else to turn to. When their time together in Sydney leads to some seriously hot hookups, Marianna doesn’t hold back in seducing him into satisfying her other needs.Although their lust for each other burns hotter every day, Marianna knows she must keep the upper hand. Expose her scheming ex, save her father’s legacy and exact a little revenge along the way. Make Simon want her like she wanted him. Then leave and never look back…Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin Dare, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.
Playing with Fire (Hot in Chicago #2)
by Kate MeaderFrom popular romance author Kate Meader comes the second novel in Hot in Chicago, a brand-new, sizzling series that follows a group of firefighting foster siblings and their blazing hot love interests!As the only female firefighter at Engine Co. 6, Alexandra Dempsey gets it from all sides: the male coworkers who think she can't do the job, the wives and girlfriends who see her as a threat to their firefighter men, and her overprotective foster brothers who want to shelter their baby sister at all costs. So when she single-handedly saves the life of Eli Cooper, Chicago's devastatingly handsome mayor, she assumes the respect she's longed for will finally come her way. But it seems Mr. Mayor has other ideas... Eli Cooper's mayoral ratings are plummeting, his chances at reelection dead in the water. When a sexy, curvaceous firefighter gives him the kiss of life, she does more than bring him back to the land of the living--she also breathes vitality into his campaign. Riding the wave of their feel-good story might prop up Eli's flagging political fortunes, but the sizzling attraction between them can go nowhere; he's her boss, and there are rules that must be obeyed. But you know what they say about rules: they're made to be broken...
Playing with Fire (Tales of an Extra-ordinary Girl #1)
by Gena ShowalterTwenty-four-year-old barista Belle Jamison dreams of a better job and a decent love life. Until a crazy scientist spikes her mocha latte! Suddenly Belle can wield the four elements-earth, wind, fire and water-with only a thought. Coffee too hot? No problem. Hair in need of a blow-dry? Done.Gorgeous government agent Rome Masters has been sent to neutralize Belle. But he's not the only one after her. Together they must outrun the rogue agents on their trail and find a way to control her powers. There's just one problem: the sparks Belle and Rome generate are even hotter than the ones flying from her eyes-and with her future on the line, now is the worst possible time to fall in love....
Playing with Fire (Tales of an Extraordinary Girl #1)
by Gena ShowalterA classic tale from the queen of paranormal romance, Gena Showalter!Twenty-four-year-old barista Belle Jamison dreams of a better job and a decent love life. Until a crazy scientist spikes her mocha latte! Suddenly Belle can wield the four elements—earth, wind, fire and water—with only a thought. Coffee too hot? No problem. Hair in need of a blow-dry? Done.Gorgeous government agent Rome Masters has been sent to neutralize Belle. But he’s not the only one after her. Together they must outrun the rogue agents on their trail and find a way to control her powers. There’s just one problem: the sparks Belle and Rome generate are even hotter than the ones flying from her eyes—and with her future on the line, now is the worst possible time to fall in love….Originally published in 2006
Playing with Fire: A Novel
by Renee GrazianoReign Grazi is no stranger to dangerous men. Her whole life, they've been there. Grandfathers, uncles, cousins…she knows the difference between people who made the rules and those who broke them. But she has no idea why someone might want her dead. Nick Fattelli is handsome, sophisticated, and…an assassin. He doesn't know who hired him to take out Reign, but after they meet and sparks fly, he vows to protect her. Unless it's really him they are after…Thus begins PLAYING WITH FIRE, a sexy thriller by Renee Graziano, star of VH1's hit show Mob Wives.The author knows this lifestyle firsthand: She is the daughter of one of the most famous mobsters of our day, with an ex-husband now in witness protection, and a trail of "connected" boyfriends a mile long. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Playing with Fire: Playing With Fire The Temptation Of Dr. Colton Operation Homecoming Alec's Royal Assignment (Conard County: The Next Generation #25)
by Rachel LeeIn New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee's latest Conard County romance, passion blazes between a fire chief and a beautiful arson investigator The cunning arsonist targeting Conard County has fire chief Wayne Camden stymied. Teaming up with investigator Charity Atkins seems like a no-brainer. She has the expertise to track down the firebug before he kills someone. But Wayne never anticipated making Charity a target. Since his wife left, Wayne's had little interest in relationships. The single dad is unsettled by the electrifying attraction Charity ignites. Wayne is rooted in the community, and Charity's a nomad. But with danger stalking them, irresistible desire forces them both to reevaluate their lives.
Playing with Fire: The Scarlet Series (The Scarlet Series #3)
by Toria LyonsShy homebody Sophie Edwards has had enough of being taken advantage of. It’s time she grew a backbone, starting with venturing on a singles holiday, one where she’s free to come out of her shell. Rugby player and rare gentleman Marcus Coetzee thinks it’s time he lived a little.Marcus knows he’s not being straight with Sophie, but as they spend more time together the sparks between them ignite into a firestorm of erotic sensations. Succumbing to the temptation of what they've kindled, they revel in the attraction between them.However, as the end of Sophie’s holiday draws near, do they continue the deception and douse the blaze, or do they come clean and let the flames become eternal?
Playing with Fire: The Scarlet Series (The\scarlet Ser. #3)
by Toria LyonsShy homebody Sophie Edwards has had enough of being taken advantage of. It’s time she grew a backbone, starting with venturing on a singles holiday, one where she’s free to come out of her shell. Rugby player and rare gentleman Marcus Coetzee thinks it’s time he lived a little.Marcus knows he’s not being straight with Sophie, but as they spend more time together the sparks between them ignite into a firestorm of erotic sensations. Succumbing to the temptation of what they've kindled, they revel in the attraction between them.However, as the end of Sophie’s holiday draws near, do they continue the deception and douse the blaze, or do they come clean and let the flames become eternal?
Playing with Temptation (Pleasure Cove)
by Reese RyanA love for all timeNorth Carolina pro footballer Nate Johnston built his reputation on talent, drive and good sportsmanship. But a devastating recent loss derails his team’s shot at winning the championship…and Nate’s career when a compromising video goes viral. In need of a miracle, the star wide receiver feels ambushed when his brother enlists media consultant Kendra Williams to do damage control. The reignited desire for the woman he once wanted to spend forever with can only cause Nate deeper heartache.Walking away from the man she loved seven years ago is the biggest regret of Kendra’s life. Now her son needs a closer relationship with his father…and Kendra needs to win back Nate’s trust. After breaking his heart, repairing his career is the least she can do to help save his dream. Powerful passion still smolders between them, tempting the former lovers to move beyond their painful past. Will the emergence of a jealous ex with a vicious revenge scheme sabotage their second chance at a future and a family that’s almost within reach?
Playing with the Hand I Was Dealt
by Nikki JenkinsA fresh new voice in fiction, Nikki Jenkins's novel imagines the life of a woman who experiences the best and worst of everyone around her -- and tries to redeem every relationship she has, no matter how crazy and convoluted they become. Natalie Kelley's world is in danger of falling apart, and she is the only one who can keep that from happening. Her husband, Anderson -- who has an undeniable history of adultery -- is once again preoccupied with something other than work. And that's not all. Natalie has to deal with her own spoiled mother, drug-addicted sister, man-crazy best friend, and her own children who are too young to take care of themselves. Natalie goes through three days of her life, desperately clinging to the only life she knows and supporting everyone who relies on her, all at once. Her husband's actions verge on the edge of abusive, and it is only a matter of time before Natalie discovers what has been drawing him further away from their love -- and the results will shock everyone. Her struggles are contrasted with flashbacks that help make sense of the present, showing her relationships as they had been, and as they might yet become again. Through it all, Natalie strives to be available for everyone, but is even her indomitable spirit up to the task? Playing With the Hand I Was Dealt is an insightful debut about a woman's attempts to redefine "normal" in a life gone mad.
Playlist for the Dead
by Michelle FalkoffPart mystery, part love story, and part coming-of-age tale in the vein of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Spectacular Now.There was a party. There was a fight. The next morning, Sam's best friend, Hayden, was dead. And all he left Sam was a playlist of songs and a suicide note: For Sam--listen and you'll understand. To figure out what happened, Sam has to rely on the playlist and his own memory. But the more he listens, the more he realizes that his memory isn't as reliable as he thought. And it might only be by taking out his earbuds and opening his eyes to the people around him that he'll finally be able to piece together his best friend's story. And maybe have a chance to change his own.Playlist for the Dead is an honest and gut-wrenching first novel about loss, rage, what it feels like to outgrow a friendship that's always defined you--and the struggle to redefine yourself. But above all, it's about finding hope when hope seems like the hardest thing to find.