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Prisoner of Silence
by Derek AdamsOn a cold February evening, Robert Chambers gives a panhandler a significant amount of cash. That gift allows Matt Cosgrove to turn his life around. When the men meet again, Matt, now employed at a local home improvement center, offers to build a shelving unit for Robert as a thank you. They become friends, and soon the chemistry between them cannot be denied. Robert, once betrayed by a faithless lover, believes he can finally build a relationship based on mutual trust and honesty. Then Robert discovers the dark secret that left Matt begging on a street corner. Their relationship appears doomed unless the walls of the prison of silence Matt has erected around his past can be breached.
Prisoner of the Heart
by Liz FieldingBuchanan's woman! Elusive celebrity Chay Buchanan had made it only too plain that trespassers weren't welcome at his secret island hideaway-but Sophie's precious sister was missing, and she'd run any risks to find her! Driven to desperate measures, Sophie suddenly found herself a reluctant houseguest of this broodingly handsome, enigmatic and intensely private man. Desperate to escape, yet captivated by his charm, Sophie realized that the price of freedom could be her own loving heart!
Pritty
by Keith F. Miller, Jr.Concrete Rose meets Things We Couldn’t Say in Pritty, a debut novel by Keith F. Miller Jr.—the inspiration behind the forthcoming animated short film of Kickstarter fame—that follows two boys who get caught in the crossfire of a sinister plot that not only threatens everything they love but may cost them their own chance at love. On the verge of summer before his senior year, Jay is a soft soul in a world of concrete. While his older brother is everything people expect a man to be—tough, athletic, and in charge—Jay simply blends into the background to everyone, except when it comes to Leroy.Unsure of what he could have possibly done to catch the eye of the boy who could easily have anyone he wants, Jay isn’t about to ignore the surprising but welcome attention. But as everything in his world begins to heat up, especially with Leroy, whispered rumors over the murder of a young Black journalist and long-brewing territory tensions hang like a dark cloud over his neighborhood. And when Jay and Leroy find themselves caught in the crossfire, Leroy isn’t willing to be the reason Jay’s life is at risk.Dragged into the world of the Black Diamonds—whose work to protect the Black neighborhoods of Savannah began with his father and now falls to his older brother—Leroy knows that finding out who attacked his brother is not only the key to protecting everyone he loves but also the only way he can ever be with Jay. Wading through a murky history of family trauma and regret, Leroy soon discovers that there’s no keeping Jay safe when Jay’s own family is in just as deep and fighting the undertow of danger just as hard.Now Jay and Leroy must puzzle through secrets hiding in plain sight and scramble to uncover who is determined to eliminate the Black Diamonds before someone else gets hurt—even if the cost might be their own electric connection.
Private
by Matthew J. MetzgerSixteen-year-old Shane has finally settled into life in the country, with university ambitions, a steady relationship, and a grudging tolerance for dance that is entirely the fault of his boyfriend, Luke.Then Shane’s father gets his marching orders, and Shane’s time in this new life is put on a countdown. At sixteen, Shane could legally leave but has nowhere to go. And leaving the first real home he’s had in nearly twelve years doesn’t feel any better whether it’s for the wilds of Cornwall or the local housing association.But in order to stay, Shane is going to have to tell his very conservative, very military family his biggest secrets ... all three of them.
Private Affair
by Rebecca YorkDoes everyone have something to hide? Olivia Winters and Max Lyon knew each other way back when, but she was one of the cool kids, and he was a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Olivia's a successful model now, and Max a PI much in demand. When Olivia's old high school friend is murdered-and a raft of "accidental" deaths may be murders, too-Max is the only man Olivia can trust to help her investigate. As they team up, Max is blown away by Olivia's courage under fire, and Olivia finds that the bad boy she remembers from the fringes of her social circle might just be the best man she's ever met...
Private Affairs
by Judith MichaelAfter Elizabeth and Matt's wedding, family illness and business intervene to scuttle their ambitions to become journalists. Sixteen years later, an accident propels them to buy a small-town newspaper. They build a publishing empire, and the siren call of fame and power threatens their marriage. Check in Format
Private Affairs
by Tori CarringtonSubject:Palmer DeVoe. Small-town boy turned successful-and still wildly hot-businessman. Conquering hero who returns to his hometown...and the one woman he never forgot!Object:Penelope Weaver. Successful in her own right. And owner of a heart that only one man can truly claim.... Situation:Filled with overwhelming sexual tension...and hush-hush trysts that leave them both gasping for more! But you know that saying, you can't go home again? It's true!Unexpected maneuver:Because Penelope has a secret-a big one! The kind that threatens to tear them apart forever. Unless Palmer is willing to give up everything for another chance at "what might have been"....
Private Arrangements
by Brenda JacksonNo man has ever tempted her like this...Nikki Cartwright can't believe Jonas Steele-the Jonas Steele-has chosen her for a high-profile marketing venture. It could make her career. But when she remembers the kiss they once shared, a kiss so intimate it sent their desire skyrocketing from simmering to blazing, Nikki knows she must guard her heart against the seductive Phoenix playboy as if her life depends on it.Jonas has no problem making their professional relationship personal. With the beautiful and talented photographer within his reach, he can erase her from his system once and for all. From a whirlwind Las Vegas affair to jet-setting across four continents, this Steele discovers getting Nikki out of his system is easier said than done, and now he wants her to belong to him heart and soul-as the woman of his most passionate fantasies....
Private Arrangements
by Sherry ThomasFilled with unforgettable characters, a refreshingly clever plot, and seductively witty writing, this dazzlingly sensual debut by an exciting new voice in historical romance is a love story about a lord and lady's seemingly perfect marriage. Original.
Private Bodyguard: An Anthology (Orion Security)
by Delores Fossen Tyler Anne SnellAs a bodyguard, it was his duty to protect her-not fall for her all over again... Orion Security Group's mission is to protect those in serious danger. So when Oliver Quinn's latest assignment unexpectedly brings him back into Darling Smith's life, he knows it's going to be his most challenging case yet. And from the moment he comes face-to-face with the beauty from his past, Oliver can't deny their history is going to make for some tension-filled days-and frustrating nights. But keeping her safe, even though she denies she needs his help, has to come before exploring their lingering feelings. She may not have asked for his protection, but with the killer on her trail, she can't afford not to have it... Plus a bonus short story by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen
Private Confessions
by Lori Borrill"Pisces "Career and love will intersect--are you ready to play?"" Experience has taught ad exec Logan Moore that office affairs always end in disaster. Which is why his online romance with Scorpio63 is exactly what he needs right now--the anonymous, steamy encounters help him forget the secret urge for Trisha he gets every day. . . . "Scorpio "Today you'll clear up the mystery shrouding your love life, but will you like what you find?"" Virtual sex with Pisces47 is so sinfully good it leaves Trisha Bains hungrier for the good, old-fashioned kind with Mr. Moore, her unattainable boss. But a chance remark of his makes her think the unthinkable: could the private sex fantasies she's been indulging in now become her reality?
Private Dancer
by Suzanne ForsterHeartbroken divorcée Bev Brewster goes back to work as a private investigator to get her mind off romance--only to meet a seductive detective who initiates a tantalizing game of cat and mouseHot on the trail of an adulterous wife, private investigator Bev Brewster meets her match: detective Sam Nichols, who sees through her conservative veneer. Ignoring Bev's efforts to deflect his primal urges, Sam is determined to awaken her long-dormant sexuality. Forced to work together on a high-profile case to flush out a con man, they go undercover on a luxury cruise. Sam's raw sexuality paralyzes Bev, and she feels her own desire sapping her self-control. If she isn't careful, she may end up with exactly what she's sworn off: romance. And a man who can take her to places she's never been before. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Suzanne Forster including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
Private Demon: A Novel of the Darkyn (Dark Fantasy #2)
by Lynn ViehlNight after night, Jema Shaw's dreams have become a haven for Thierry Durand. But his nocturnal visits have placed her in danger and brought her between two ancient enemies: the Brethren and the Darkyn.
Private Display of Affection
by Winter SandbergHugo Thorson knows he's gay, but coming out during high school is not part of his plan. His parents are open-minded, but Hugo doesn't want to add more stress for anybody, especially his dad, who is fighting terminal cancer. At a summer job he meets and befriends Kevin Magnus, and before long, their friendship becomes something more. Kevin knows this will anger his overbearing father, so he decides to protect his secret by dating a girl at school. Hugo plays along, but it's still hard to watch the two of them together just to make Kevin's homophobic father happy. And when Hugo's father dies, he realizes he can't go on living the lie. He comes clean to Kevin, who decides Hugo's true feelings are more important than his father's expectations. One fact remains: Kevin and Hugo's relationship must always be hidden behind friendship, lies, girlfriends, or secret kisses. Will they find a sanctuary big enough to hold their feelings? Adapted as a Young Adult edition of the novel Spark by Posy Roberts, published by Dreamspinner Press, 2013
Private Duty
by Faith BaldwinAs a nurse in training, Carolyn Cutler has dated, and believes she will someday marry Dr. Bob Livingston. But once her training is over, she begins to see Dr. Livingston as a man--and isn't so sure. Everyone Falls In Love With His Nurse That's what Carolyn Cutler told Bill Hamilton when he proposed to her after she nursed him back from the edge of death. She believed what she told him. And, besides, she cautioned herself, the charming scion of the town's leading family had a reputation for proposing on impulse and reneging--sometimes at considerable expense.
Private Encore
by Elle RushRick should never have believed the tabloid stories about his wife. Now with one chance to make amends and win her back, Rick has only days to find the source of the vicious rumors that will destroy her new singing career before it even gets started. Last year, jazz singer Eloise Bright walked in--and then out--on her husband when he was about to get even for an imagined indiscretion. By the time security specialist Rick Mundy realized he should have trusted his wife over the tabloids, it was too late to save their marriage. Now Rick has the opportunity to make amends when he's assigned to protect Eloise from a new wave of aggressive reporters and vicious rumors on the eve of her breakout tour. Not only is Rick fighting for a second chance against stories of Eloise in an affair with her singing partner, but Eloise is on the verge of losing her professional reputation before her career even takes off. If they can find the source of the rumors, they could both win. Unfortunately Eloise is only supposed to be in Seattle for a short engagement, which doesn't leave Rick much time to convince her to give them a private encore.
Private Fantasies
by Janelle DenisonKyle Stevens wants Jade--in his life and in his bed. But even though the sexual energy is almost out of control, something holds Jade back. Then at a yard sale, Kyle comes across her journal of private fantasies and tries to make every one of her fantasies come true.
Private Investigations
by Jean BarrettThe strength of "Private Investigations" is the banter between Christy and Dallas. Christy is feisty and smart mouthed. Dallas is brash and larger than life.
Private Investigations
by Jean BarrettTALL, DARK AND...DETERMINED TO "INVESTIGATE" THE GIRL NEXT DOOR!With his slow, seductive smile, broad shoulders and massive chest, Dallas McFarland was a threat to any woman's heart, especially plain-Jane P.I. Christy Hawke's! Except Christy's professional reputation was at stake, and she had no other choice but to team up with her sexy rival to investigate the murder of a prominent French Quarter socialite. But never in a million years did she expect that drop-dead-gorgeous Dallas would aim his sultry, passionate gaze on her. Now, as they worked together to locate the killer, the danger that loomed before them was nothing compared to the explosive attraction that threatened to consume them both...
Private Justice: Private Justice Special Ops Bodyguard Cowboy Under Siege Rancher Under Cover Missing Mother-to-be Captain's Call Of Duty (The Kelley Legacy #1)
by Marie FerrarellaWhen a senator is disgraced by scandal, his hotshot attorney son, Dylan, rushes to pick up the pieces for the sake of the splintering Kelley family. Dylan's only ally is the feisty Cindy Jensen, whose loyalty to her boss is as compelling as her drop-dead-gorgeous looks.The senator's not the only one whose world is in disarray: Cindy's grappling with an unexpected pregnancy and bears scars from the past. The last thing she's looking for is romance, even with a man who's as sweet as he is steely. But little do she and Dylan know, Senator Kelley has even more secrets...secrets that might cost the newfound lovers their lives.
Private Label
by Kelly YangThe Devil Wears Prada meets Far from the Tree in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang’s powerful love story about two teens searching for their place in the world.Serene dreams of making couture dresses even more stunning than her mom’s, but for now she’s an intern at her mom’s fashion label. When her mom receives a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, all that changes. Serene has to take over her mother’s business overnight while trying to figure out what happened with her dad in Beijing. He left before she was born, and Serene wants to find him, even if it means going against her mom’s one request—never look back.Lian Chen moved from China to Serene’s mostly white Southern California beach town a year ago. He doesn’t fit in at school, where kids mispronounce his name. His parents don’t care about what he wants to do—comedy—and push him toward going to MIT engineering early. Lian thinks there’s nothing to stick around for until one day he starts a Chinese Club after school . . . and Serene walks in.Worlds apart in the high school hierarchy, Serene and Lian soon find refuge in each other, falling in love as they navigate life-changing storms.* Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection *
Private Lessons
by Julie LetoBanker Grant Riordan was a bit of a stuffed shirt-until Harley showed up on his doorstep and sent his libido skyrocketing. Hired as the 'entertainment' for a bachelor party, Harley dressed like an exotic dancer, but had the eyes of an innocent. Unfortunately after a little accident, she didn't have a clue who she was. -Harley might not have known who she was, but she definitely knew who she wanted. Sexy, serious Grant made her heart race and her body tingle. But he needed to loosen up-and Harley was woman enough to help him do it. There might have been a few holes in her memory, but she had no doubt she could give Grant some very memorable lessons. -
Private Lies: A Hush Money Mystery (Hush Money Mystery #3)
by T. E. WoodsAll her life, Midwest restaurateur Sydney Richardson has been searching for answers about her past. Now, in this riveting thriller, the truth hits home—with a vengeance. Billy Tremble thought he had finally made it out of the skids. He was happy to share his good fortune with his less fortunate friends . . . and that’s why he ended up dead. Sydney Richardson’s enjoying a rare night out in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin, when she learns that one of her friends has been shot. Rick Sheffield thought he was staking out a drug deal; turns out he had a front-row seat to a million-dollar cash drop gone wrong. Meanwhile, at a construction site across town, a young vagrant is killed execution-style after spreading some serious wealth among his street friends. Sydney sees no reason to link the shootings—until the money disappears from the evidence locker, resulting in the release of the suspect in the first shooting and the suspension of the detective investigating the second. Determined to connect the dots herself, Sydney uncovers evidence of a massive conspiracy tying a respectable local family to the Chicago underworld. But what frightens her most is the fact that the trail of blood leads to the decades-old cold case that has haunted Sydney’s every move: her father’s murder. Don’t miss any of the gripping Hush Money mysteries from T. E. Woods: HUSH MONEY | BAD GIRL | PRIVATE LIES And look for the Justice series: THE FIXER | THE RED HOT FIX | THE UNFORGIVABLE FIX | FIXED IN BLOOD | FIXED IN FEAR | DEAD END FIX Praise for the first Sydney Richardson novel, Hush Money “A sleek, delicious new mystery novel . . . With a smorgasbord of suspects and friends, a main course of action and suspense, and a side order of hot romance, T. E. Woods has delivered the perfect menu for the most discerning mystery lovers. I can’t wait for a second helping. Bon appétit!”—Tom Savage, USA Today bestselling author of the Nora Baron series “Told with skill and gritty sympathy for its imperiled characters . . . Hush Money is a compelling look into a strong-willed woman looking out for her own in the face of evil. Woods is the real deal.”—Tom Shawver, author of the Rare Book Mystery series “Veteran crime writer and clinical psychologist T. E. Woods serves up a rich cast of characters, myriad motives, and a complex plot, making Hush Money deeply satisfying.”—Eve Karlin, author of City of Liars and Thieves
Private Lies: The most enthralling novel of unimaginable family secrets you'll read this year... (Fortune's Daughters #1)
by Muna Shehadi'A wonderful read with evocative descriptions and enough family secrets to create a gripping journey of discovery' WomanWhat happens when you discover that your glamorous movie star mother could never have given birth to you?Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Rachel Hore will be gripped by Muna Shehadi's Private Lies.'Captures your interest straightaway' 5* reader review'I adored this...so many twists and turns. I recommend this book highly' 5* reader reviewThe three daughters of stunning but unstable movie star Jillian Croft and her famous acting-teacher husband, Daniel Braddock, grew up being treated as special, even after their mother's tragic death. Years later, their world is overturned when they discover a medical document suggesting Jillian could never have given birth to them.Whilst Olivia and Eve insist there's some mistake, quirky, impulsive middle sister Rosalind can't leave the matter alone. Rosalind has always felt separate from her poised, successful sisters. If she has a different birth mother, she wants to know.Investigation leads her to Leila Allerton, an opera singer from New Jersey with a vibrant, close-knit family to whom Rosalind aches to belong. At first its members warmly welcome their new neighbour - but circumstances and personalities soon clash, leaving a bewildered Rosalind unsure how they'll feel when they discover her true reason for seeking them out...Readers love Private Lies!'Truly awesome''Draws you in and keeps you guessing''The storyline was perfect. I could not put it down''Would love to read more of this author's books''Very well written and insightful''A good holiday read'Don't miss Muna's other enthralling novels, Hidden Truths and Honest Secrets, out now!
Private Lives
by Carole MortimerRe-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer Fin McKenzie deals expertly with any problems that arise in her domestic help agency—finding a naked man fast asleep in a bed is no exception! But this beautifully sculpted man has a rugged, gorgeous, and rather familiar face… Fin knows immediately that she must keep Jake Danvers away from her family. He is a reminder of a past nightmare of pain and tragedy. But that can't stop Fin from giving in to the dangerous temptation of her potent attraction to Jake! Originally published in 1992