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The Mischief of the Mistletoe
by Lauren Willig'Tis the season to get Pink! Lauren Willig's beloved Pink Carnation series gets into the holiday spirit with this irresistible Regency Christmas caper. Arabella Dempsey's dear friend Jane Austen warned her against teaching. But Miss Climpson's Select Seminary for Young Ladies seems the perfect place for Arabella to claim her independence while keeping an eye on her younger sisters nearby. Just before Christmas, she accepts a position at the quiet girls' school in Bath, expecting to face nothing more exciting than conducting the annual Christmas recital. She hardly imagines coming face to face with French aristocrats and international spies. . . Reginald "Turnip"Fitzhugh-often mistaken for the elusive spy known as the Pink Carnation- has blundered into danger before. But when he blunders into Miss Arabella Dempsey, it never occurs to him that she might be trouble. When Turnip and Arabella stumble upon a beautifully wrapped Christmas pudding with a cryptic message written in French, "Meet me at Farley Castle," the unlikely vehicle for intrigue launches the pair on a Yuletide adventure that ranges from the Austens'modest drawing room to the awe-inspiring estate of the Dukes of Dovedale, where the Dowager Duchess is hosting the most anticipated event of the year: an elaborate twelve-day Christmas celebration. Will they find poinsettias or peril, dancing or danger? Is it possible that the fate of the British Empire rests in Arabella's and Turnip's hands, in the form of a festive Christmas pudding? .
Mischievously Mine (Sycamore Cove Games #2)
by Leigh W. StuartIn this contemporary romance, a small-town contest with a cash prize rekindles a childhood prank war between a reporter and her handsome rival.Only one can come out on top…Sandra Kelly has a take-no-prisoners policy when reporting the local news—and for getting what she deserves. For instance, first place in the Townsperson of Year contest, and a promotion at the station. Except, one man stands in her way.Cooper Hall needs to win the upcoming Townsperson contest for reasons of his own—and a certain sexy journalist won&’t stop him. No prank is too complicated, no scheme too elaborate, and her red lace underwear will not distract him. Much.They signed a peace treaty years ago and swore they&’d never speak of the pranks again. But when they both set their eyes on the same prize, their prank war rekindles. This time, they aren&’t stopping at tighty-whities on flag poles and stuffed tarantulas, either. Love has no place in war, and these two enemies play to win.&“A humorous romp from start to finish...Heart-warming, sweet.&”—InD&’tale Magazine
Misconception: A Novel (Books That Changed the World)
by Ryan BoudinotFormer sweethearts revisit their teenage love—and their conflicting memories of the past—in this &“gem of a first novel&” (Charles Bock, author of Beautiful Children). In between business in Iceland and home in Silicon Valley, Cedar Rivers has come to Albany, New York, to meet a woman he hasn&’t seen in twenty years. When he knew her, Kat was a cute proto-Goth with chipped black nail polish. Now she&’s a literary up-and-comer who has summoned him to vet her new memoir—an account of the summer they were sweethearts. And she&’s written parts of it from his point of view. Through an intense weekend in a snowed-in motel room, Cedar and Kat relive their most painful memories: Before they had a chance at first love, Kat was dragged off on a family sailing trip by her mother and her mother&’s new fiancé. Kat returned with a secret, one which—when she shared it with Cedar—set off a series of miscalculated assumptions that snowballed into a startlingly tragic incident. A tender, absurd, and heartbreaking novel about the unintended consequences of first love and bad judgment, Misconception slyly questions the way we narrate our memories and assign culpability.
Misconduct
by Penelope DouglasFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Bully and Corrupt comes a love story as forbidden as it is irresistible . . . Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn't important. She can't let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing . . . Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth but not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet...there is something about him that draws Easton in-a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn. Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton's resolve - and reveal what should stay hidden . . . Praise for Penelope Douglas:'Douglas just gets better and better' Samantha Young, author of On Dublin Street and Hero'Downright explosive.' Publishers Weekly 'As gripping as it was sexy.' Colleen Hoover
Misconduct
by Penelope DouglasFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Fall Away series who never fails to deliver a "powerfully written contemporary love story..."*Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn't important. She can't let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing...Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet...there is something about him that draws Easton in--a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn.Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton's resolve--and reveal what should stay hidden...(*STANDALONE, NO CLIFFHANGER*)*Booklist
Misconduct: Birmingham Rebels
by Samantha KaneThe Birmingham Rebels play both sides of the field, proving that the hottest action isn’t always in the arena. Rookie running back Tom Kelly loves the perks of football stardom. Men, women—there’s no shortage of companionship for a pro athlete who’s hot, young, and willing, and Tom is definitely willing. But deep down he wants a committed three-way relationship, especially if the female in the middle is Carmina de la Cruz. The undeniably sexy Army veteran may not say much, but her body speaks loud and clear. After a traumatic tour in Afghanistan, Carmina is struggling to regain her speech and rebuild her life. More than anything, she wants to feel like a woman again. Tom may be a wholesome All-American, but he knows just how she needs to be touched—and he’s not the only Rebel who arouses her interest. With his scorching intensity, Tom’s best friend leaves her wondering if two players might be better than one. Danny Smith is no stranger to his team’s kinky reputation. He gave in to temptation once, but he’s not going down that road again. Sure, Carmina’s curves promise pleasure, but her eyes guarantee it comes with baggage—and Danny has enough of his own. Still, giving up control can feel so good. And when it comes to everything Danny craves, Carmina and Tom make the perfect team. Don’t miss any of Samantha Kane’s steamy Birmingham Rebels novels: BROKEN PLAY | CALLING THE PLAY | JACKED UP | MISCONDUCT “With her Birmingham Rebels series, Samantha Kane deftly blends football and sensual fantasy, and I can’t wait to read more!”—New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul “Samantha Kane writes the kind of books that suck you in and won’t let you put them down until you’re finished!”—USA Today bestselling author Kate Pearce Misconduct is intended for mature audiences. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Mise à nue pour lui
by Jan Springer Marie-Pier DeshaiesHumain de jour et métamorphe à tentacules de nuit, Gray Wagner est le dernier mec avec qui la fabricante de bateaux personnalisés d’Alaska, Miranda Bolton, rêve de tomber amoureuse. Il est irritant, arrogant et il la taquine sans cesse. Due à ses origines, Miranda sait qu’elle a de bonnes chances de devenir une métamorphe comme Gray. Seule avec lui, à voyager en haute mer sur un yacht, contre toute attente, elle ne peut s’empêcher de fantasmer sur lui. Soudainement, Gray devient le seul avec qui elle veut s’accoupler et elle s’assurera d’obtenir ce qu’elle désire… Gray Wagner a promis au père de Miranda qu’il protégerait sa fille durant leur voyage d’une semaine sur l’océan pour assister au mariage d’un ami commun en Californie, mais l’odeur succulente de Miranda rend Gray fou. Il sait qu’il ne devrait pas penser à toutes les choses délicieuses et cochonnes qu’il veut lui faire, mais toutes les promesses qu’il a faites au père de Miranda se désintègrent quand celle-ci se transforme et Gray retourne à l’état sauvage…
The Miseducation of Tabitha Stone
by Emily DurkheimTabitha went off the rails young and never quite made it back. Now she's wasting her twenties in the most enjoyable way possible - spending her lawyer father's money and living the high-life among the glittering young things of L.A. But on her 24th birthday, she discovers that this life is about to come to an abrupt end. Her father's had enough and gives her an ultimatum: grad' college by the time she's 24, or she's disinherited. Without credit cards, Tabitha finds herself enrolled at Adirondacks U, set in the wild mountains of the States' northern reaches. But Tabby still manages to discover temptation in the shape of Jake, a handsome senior, a rugged logger she meets in the woods and Mark, a professor.
The Miser of Mayfair: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The First Volume Of A House For The Season (The House for the Season Series #1)
by M. C. BeatonThe New York Times–bestselling author presents a delightful series in which the staff in a London town house helps with much more than the daily chores . . . It was the fashion during the Regency era to hire a house for the season in Mayfair—the heart of London&’s West End—at a disproportionately high rent for sometimes very inferior accommodation. But Number 67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, has remained vacant season after season, as the history of the house and rumors of bad luck dissuade potential renters . . . Salvation seems to come at last in the form of Mr. Roderick Sinclair, who has confirmed his intentions to let the house for the season. The servants are overjoyed—until they find that Mr. Sinclair is a terrible miser and is planning no parties. Furthermore, his ward, Fiona, seems not to have a bright idea in her head. But Rainbird, the clever and elegant butler, plots with Fiona to bewitch, bedazzle, and confuse the earl into seeing things their way . . . &“A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.&” —Booklist Previously published under the name Marion Chesney
The Miser of Mayfair (A House for the Season #1)
by M.C. BeatonThe first book in M.C. Beaton's charming A House for the Season series.Is Number 67 Clarges Steet the unluckiest house in Mayfair?Every Season the beaux mondes of the Regency would hire a house in the heart of London's fashionable West End at a disproportionately high rent for often inferior accommodation and yet No.67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, remains vacant from year to year. Could it be that it is associated with ill luck and even death? Something must be done so that the servants of the house don't lose their livelihood...Salvation seems to come in the form of Roderick Sinclair who confirms he wishes to rent the house for the current Season. The staff are overjoyed - until they find that Mr Sinclair is a terrible miser who is planning no parties. Furthermore, his ward, Fiona, though a dazzling Highland beauty, does not seem to possess one bright idea in her head. But it is Rainbird, No.67's clever and elegant butler, who sees through her facade and resolves to help his mysterious mistress in whatever way he can...'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
The Miser of Mayfair (A House for the Season #1)
by M.C. BeatonThe first book in M.C. Beaton's charming A House for the Season series.Is Number 67 Clarges Steet the unluckiest house in Mayfair?Every Season the beaux mondes of the Regency would hire a house in the heart of London's fashionable West End at a disproportionately high rent for often inferior accommodation and yet No.67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, remains vacant from year to year. Could it be that it is associated with ill luck and even death? Something must be done so that the servants of the house don't lose their livelihood...Salvation seems to come in the form of Roderick Sinclair who confirms he wishes to rent the house for the current Season. The staff are overjoyed - until they find that Mr Sinclair is a terrible miser who is planning no parties. Furthermore, his ward, Fiona, though a dazzling Highland beauty, does not seem to possess one bright idea in her head. But it is Rainbird, No.67's clever and elegant butler, who sees through her facade and resolves to help his mysterious mistress in whatever way he can...'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
The Miser Of Mayfair (A House for the Season #1
by M. C. Beaton[From the back cover:] "Is 67 Clarges Street the unluckiest house in Mayfair? Every Season, the fashionable set of the Regency hire houses in the heart of London's popular West End, and yet 67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, remains vacant year after year. Could it be tainted with ill luck? Something must be done so that the servants of this house don't lose their livelihood. Salvation seems to come in the form of Roderick Sinclair, who confirms he wishes to rent the house. The staff are overjoyed--until they discover that Mr Sinclair is a terrible miser who is planning no parties. Furthermore, his ward, Fiona, though a dazzling Highland beauty, appears to be somewhat empty-headed. But it is Rainbird, the clever and elegant butler, who sees through her facade and resolves to help his mysterious mistress in whatever way he can..." You'll find many more novels by this popular author in the Bookshare collection including the other 5 novels in the House for a Season series which are #2 Plain Jane, #3 The Wicked Godmother, #4 Rake's Progress, #5 The Adventuress and #6 Rainbird's Revenge. Try the Six volume series, The Six Sisters as well. Marion Chesney also writes under the name M. C. Beaton. Her hilarious cozy mysteries series featuring Agatha Raisin has also been prepared for Bookshare, as well as her Hamish Macbeth series.
Miserable Love Stories: 25 Romantic Disasters That Are Worse Than Yours
by Alex BernsteinFunny Short Stories for Heart-Breakers, the Broken-Hearted and the Completely Utterly Confused Whether you&’re headed to that exciting first date where you&’ll inevitably spill Cabernet all over yourself or you and your significant other are celebrating Date Night #4,081 with an extra pint of Halo Top, everyone can agree on one thing: Love Stinks. How to escape the endless cycle of melancholy? Well, you probably can&’t. What you can do is take comfort in humorist Alex Bernstein&’s new collection of stories about miserable mad crushes, amorous infidelities and bittersweet romances. Hear stories of horrific bridesmaids&’ dresses, strange love at airports, awkward confessions, manic pixie dream girls, uncomfortable road trips, the bizarre state of future sex and, of course, true, everlasting love. So, curl up with your favorite valentine and enjoy such titles as: Circle in the SquareThe Qualified ApologyThe Eight Hour KissSexpo 2041Come Home SoonMy Annoying Mother Commiserate lost love and painfully awkward first dates with Miserable Love Stories!
Misery's Way: A Kit Colbana World Story
by J. C. DanielsHer name is Frankie. At least, that's what she calls herself.She looks human, but she's no more human than she is a faith-healer. That doesn't stop her from using her...more unique abilities to take care of certain needs. It's those abilities that lead to a chance encounter with an unusual woman in Florida.It's a chance encounter with fate that will set these two down a collision course with destiny.This short story is loosely connected to the Kit Colbana Files. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Misfit (Prep)
by Elle KennedyThe start of an addictive New Adult romance series from bestselling author Elle Kennedy, where the only thing more dangerous than the students are the secrets they're keeping . . . Perfect for fans of Elle's Off-Campus series, Erin Watt's Paper Princess and Gossip GirlWelcome to Sandover Prep, where the delinquents roam the halls . . . and you can't trust a soul. RJ's senior year is going to be hell. He's being sent to Sandover Prep - an ivy-covered all-boys boarding school for rich delinquents. Knowing that a misfit hacker like him will never belong at a place like Sandover, RJ decides there's no point making friends or trying to fit in . . . that is, until he meets a gorgeous girl in the woods on campus. Sloane is pure temptation, with a sharp tongue and an ice princess attitude RJ is determined to crack. Except there's a catch. Sloane is the headmaster's daughter. And forbidden fruit. Good thing RJ doesn't believe in rules. He wants her bad, and he's going to win her over if it kills him. Unless her ex-boyfriend kills him first. The ruling king of Sandover will stop at nothing to get rid of his competition. If RJ wants to survive prep school and win Sloane's heart, he'll need to get people on his side - and fast.
Misfit (Prep #1)
by Elle KennedyFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elle Kennedy comes an addictive new adult series set against the backdrop of an elite prep school where the only thing more dangerous than the powerful seniors who rule without consequences are the secrets they're keeping.Welcome to Sandover Prep, where the delinquents roam...and you can't trust a soul.Finding out your mom is marrying some rich guy you've never met is enough to make any eighteen-year-old's head spin. And for RJ Shaw, it gets worse: he's being sent to Sandover Prep for senior year. If there's one place a misfit hacker like RJ doesn't belong, it's an ivy-covered all-boys boarding school for rich delinquents. There's no point trying to get along with anyone. That is, until he meets Sloane Tresscott in the woods on the outskirts of campus. Gorgeous and sharp-tongued, Sloane is pure temptation. Except Sloane is the one girl he's forbidden from touching.The headmaster's daughter.Good thing RJ doesn't believe in rules. Sure, Sloane insists she's swearing off boys this year, but he wants her bad, and he's going to win her over if it kills him—unless her ex-boyfriend, the ruling king of Sandover, kills him first. Luckily, RJ's unwittingly made some friends. His new stepbrother Fenn, a pretty boy with a self-destructive streak. Lawson, self-proclaimed agent of chaos. And Silas, the All-American good guy who can't actually be as nice as he seems.If RJ wants to survive prep school and win Sloane's heart, he'll need to figure out a way to use all the secrets hidden in the walls of Sandover.
The Misfit
by Ellie ThomasSequel to Gentlemen's AgreementAt the start of 1816, Luc Gerrard is summoned home to rural Essex from his sanctuary in the West Indies due to a dangerous downturn in his mother’s health. When she recovers, Luc is determined to pick up his musical employment in London's theatres, concert halls and ballrooms.He receives support and even friendship from a surprising source, the circle of gentlemen who spirited him away from certain arrest due to his connection with his former lover and Napoleonic plotter, James Beaufort.Luc juggles his pride and finances while attempting to gain an orchestral position at Drury Lane Theatre for the upcoming spring Season. Bittersweet memories are revived when he inevitably meets his longtime companion and sometime lover, Harry Kent. However, charming, easy-going casual Harry seems changed by Luc’s absence.Can Luc re-establish his interrupted career with a little help from his new friends? And might he and Harry find a lasting connection?
Misfit Father (Heart of the Rockies #1331)
by Ann EvansAll for his daughterAfter many years away, Rafe D'Angelo has returned to Lightning River, Colorado, to give Frannie-the five-year-old daughter he hadn't known he had-a home after being rejected by her mother.When Rafe discovers that Dani Bridgeton, a woman from his past, is in town temporarily working as a reporter, he feels an old attraction surfacing. But can he start a relationship at this fragile point in Frannie's life? Especially with Dani sniffing out a story that will lead her back to the big leagues-and stir up Rafe's former reputation as a troublemaker....
Misfit in Love (Saints and Misfits)
by S. K. AliIn this fun and fresh sequel to Saints and Misfits, Janna hopes her brother&’s wedding will be the perfect start to her own summer of love, but attractive new arrivals have her more confused than ever.Janna Yusuf is so excited for the weekend: her brother Muhammad&’s getting married, and she&’s reuniting with her mom, whom she&’s missed the whole summer. And Nuah&’s arriving for the weekend too. Sweet, constant Nuah. The last time she saw him, Janna wasn&’t ready to reciprocate his feelings for her. But things are different now. She&’s finished high school, ready for college…and ready for Nuah. It&’s time for Janna&’s (carefully planned) summer of love to begin—starting right at the wedding. But it wouldn&’t be a wedding if everything went according to plan. Muhammad&’s party choices aren&’t in line with his fiancée&’s taste at all, Janna&’s dad is acting strange, and her mom is spending more time with an old friend (and maybe love interest?) than Janna. And Nuah&’s treating her differently. Just when things couldn&’t get more complicated, two newcomers—the dreamy Haytham and brooding Layth—have Janna more confused than ever about what her misfit heart really wants. Janna&’s summer of love is turning out to be super crowded and painfully unpredictable.
Misfit Maid
by Elizabeth BaileyA MOST UNORTHODOX DEBUTLady Mary Hope, known as Maidie, refuses to allow herself to be pushed into marriage with a man she dislikes. So she presents herself to Laurie, Viscount Delagarde, and asks him to sponsor her for a Season. Laurie is flabbergasted-as a bachelor he is the least suitable person for such a task. But his aunt Hester has other ideas.... When his household is suddenly inundated with women, Laurie knows he has to make a stand-but will all be for naught when he spies the transformation of Maidie from a dowdy maid to a sparkling diamond?
Misguided Angel: Number 5 in series (Blue Bloods #5)
by Melissa de CruzThe glamorous Manhattan lives of the Blue Bloods have been threatened by the rise of the Silver Bloods. Schuyler seems to hold the key to their survival, but even she is struggling to concentrate on following her destiny. Life, and love in particular, just seem to keep getting in the way.
Misguided Angel (The Blue Bloods #5)
by Melissa de la Cruz<P>After inheriting the dark Van Alen Legacy, Schuyler fled to Florence--with her forbidden love, Jack. Now the two of them must embark on the mission Schuyler was destined to complete: to find and protect the seven gates that guard earth from Lucifer, lord of the Silverbloods. <P>As the Blue Blood enclave weakens yet further, fate leads Schuyler closer to a terrifying crossroads--and a choice that will determine the destiny of all vampires.
Misguided Honor (Unraveling The Past Ser. #Vol. 1)
by J. S. MarloFascinated by the Legend of the Cornwallis Ghost, Becca sneaks into a military base to see the ghost’s tombstone. When she finds and follows a secret tunnel to the Officers’ Mess, Becca meets a living and breathing Eve, the betrayed young woman who hanged herself and haunts Cornwallis. Trapped in the past with Eve in the days leading up to her tragic death, Becca becomes Rebecca, a woman devastated by a shattering loss and failing marriage. Can Becca unravel the past to give Rebecca and Eve a second chance, and escape with her heart and future intact?
Mishap Marriage
by Helen DicksonFIRST COMES DECEPTION...THEN COMES MARRIAGE When Captain Zack Fitzgerald sails into Santamaria with his rugged, dangerous appeal, for Shona McKenzie he's a ticket to freedom. And then her sister-in-law's scheming places them in a highly compromising situation. Although Zack is mesmerized by Shona, marriage would destroy his plans to obtain guardianship over his child, so he devises a plan to make sure the forced wedding stays a sham. But weeks later Shona shows up on his London doorstep, and Zack must learn to deal with a very unexpected, very defiant wife.... "A fun, entertaining read." -RT Book Reviews on Beauty in Breeches
Misinformation
by Keelan EllisEthan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of his bisexuality as a problem, even though he has never acted on his attraction to men. Since his divorce, his desire has become more acute. When he meets Charlie Woods, his daughter's first grade teacher, they have an instant spark, but Ethan hesitates to act. His contract is up for renewal, there are already rumors swirling about him because of a brief encounter from his past, and the last thing his employers want is for one of their stars to come out publicly. Charlie avoids romantic entanglements because he prefers living on his own terms. He keeps love and sex completely separate, never seeing anyone more than a few times. Hooking up with a closeted celebrity like Ethan seems safe from emotional involvement, even if they have to keep their fledgling relationship secret. The last thing they expect is to fall in love, but their strong mutual attraction moves them both to make changes neither of them thought they wanted or needed.