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Playing the Odds: The MacGregors
by Nora Roberts<P>Serena MacGregor satisfies her thirst for freedom and adventure on the open seas, as a blackjack dealer on a cruise ship. There, no one knows about her wealthy upbringing, but the mysterious Justin Blade recognizes something different in the elegant blonde. And when he saunters up to her table, he decides to take the biggest gamble of his life--by playing for keeps... <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Playing the Odds: The Macgregors (MacGregors Series #1)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMESerena MacGregor has always had a taste for excitement and adventure. After years of study she has escaped her family's expectations for a life on the open seas - as a blackjack dealer on a cruise ship. No one on board knows about her wealthy upbringing - but the mysterious and charismatic gambler Justin Blade recognises a kindred spirit, and is determined to learn more. When he saunters up to Serena's table, he decides to take the biggest gamble of his life - by playing for keeps...Playing the Odds can be enjoyed as a hugely entertaining standalone novel. It is also book one in the classic series The MacGregors, which continues with Tempting Fate, All the Possibilities, One Man's Art, 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 Tempting Fate
Playing the Palace
by Paul RudnickTHEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD…THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORK When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy. After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn&’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he&’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, growing up he&’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn&’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter&’s boss is organizing, Carter&’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual? This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Price Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It&’s a match made on Valentine&’s Day and in tabloid heaven.
Playing the Part
by Darcy DanielAnthea Cane is a successful actress-well, action star. Her films are mostly about how hot she looks silhouetted by fiery explosions. But Anthea is determined to prove she's more than just a body. With the role of a lifetime up for grabs-a serious adaptation of her favorite novel-Anthea sets off to her small hometown in the name of research.Cole Daniel is a blind farmer with no patience for divas, especially one who mercilessly teased him as a young boy. When Anthea shows up using a fake name and pestering him into letting her stay, he can't pass up the opportunity to torment her just a little.But Anthea won't let the stubborn farmer deter her from her goal, even if he is hotter than any man she's ever met. Cole finds his form of payback less than satisfying when Anthea keeps turning the tables on him, proving her mettle and gaining his respect. Will Anthea's research land her a man, as well as the part?65,000 words
Playing the Part
by Kimberly Van MeterIf Lindy Bell had her way, she'd still be in L.A., partying and angling for her next acting job. But a crisis at the family's resort has surfaced, and who can ignore the call of duty? Still, duty would be easier to take if she didn't have a bratty kid making trouble. Too bad the dad, Gabe Weston, can't seem to put down his phone long enough to see his daughter needs his attention.When Lindy points out to Gabe the error of his ways, sparks fly and she has his undivided attention. Unexpectedly, the three of them-Lindy, Gabe and his daughter-bond in a serious way. Such a serious way, in fact, that Lindy may be auditioning for a new role she never considered before....
Playing the Part
by Lynn RaeWhen Melanie Sheraton takes a job as a chauffeur for the movie company that has just come to town, she has to fight hard to keep her dreams and desires buried. Especially when jaded action-hero Thomas Locke catches her eye. Thomas is hoping to take his career in a new direction, the last thing he needs is to fall for the curvy driver who jump-starts his heart. Playing the Part, Book 3 of Lynn Rae's Love Around the Corner series, takes you on a romantic romp as Mel and Thomas find that opposites really do attract.Independent Melanie Sheraton has to hustle for odd jobs in her small town to eke out a living. When the opportunity to act as a driver for some movie folks comes up, she jumps at the chance to earn an extra paycheck. What she didn't bank on was one of her passengers invading her imagination, something she resists since no movie star would ever be interested in her.At a crossroads in his professional life, action star Thomas 'Wheeler' Locke is in Ohio for a role he hopes will launch his career in a new, serious direction. Instead of concentrating on his acting, he finds himself growing more and more distracted by his feisty driver and her irascible ways.Dancing around the attraction growing between them, both Mel and Thomas struggle to maintain their distance as the time for filming grows short. Will a reunion at the movie's London premiere bring them together, or will their disparate lives keep them apart?Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
Playing the Playboy's Sweetheart
by Carol MarinelliIt started with a kiss... Three years ago nurse Emily Jackson experienced the most earth-shattering kiss of her life...with playboy doc Hugh Linton. But Emily's heart is off-limits to anyone but her ideal man-and that's definitely not heartbreaker Hugh! Until Emily desperately needs a wedding date-a role Hugh will only accept if Emily agrees to play his sweetheart and convince their boss his party days are over! Except Emily must remember she's only pretending that her heart belongs to Hugh...which gets more difficult every time he kisses her!
Playing the Rake's Game (Rakes of the Caribbean #2)
by Bronwyn ScottDon't miss the next book in Bronwyn Scott's scorching Rakes of the Caribbean miniseries, BREAKING THE RAKE'S RULES, available now!Ren Dryden has a spark she can't risk igniting... Emma Ward is in trouble. The devilishly handsome part-owner of her beloved Caribbean sugar plantation has arrived, and clearly he doesn't trust her. But his eyes promise pleasures she can only imagine. Maybe there's a way to get him onside... Ren Dryden may be fresh off the boat from London, but he knows when a woman is playing him-and when she's as intriguing as the alluring Emma, he's more than happy to play back! But several sultry nights and secrets shared later, Ren realizes just how high the stakes are in this game of seduction! Rakes of the Caribbean Sun, sand and sizzling seduction
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....