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Private Politics
by Emma BarryBook two of The Easy PartNew York socialite Alyse Philips is not the airhead people take her for-she's great at convincing D.C.'s rich and powerful to open their wallets. Never one to coast on her family's connections, her real dream is to help charities in a bigger way. Before she can pursue her ambitions, she discovers a money-laundering scandal that's got her signature all over it. If Alyse can't clear her name, she'll never work in nonprofits again.Political blogger Liam Nussbaum has been pining after Alyse for six months, certain she'd never go for a quiet guy like him. Helping her with the investigation is a no-brainer. But going up against a seedy network of money and influence isn't just a romantic opportunity or a chance to grab the headline that will take him into the big time-it's a gamble that could destroy his blog's reputation.As Liam and Alyse dig deeper, their hearts collide alongside their ambition. Will they choose love or politics? Because in Washington, everything comes at a price.70,000 words
Private Relations
by Diane ChamberlainBack Cover "Welcome to the Chapel House, the old oceanfront mansion where a group of close friends share their hopes and dreams... and where love is sometimes an unexpected guest." In this 25th edition of Private Relations, Diane Chamberlain edited her original 1989 version. Also, in the back of the book, there is a Reader’s Guide to help readers ponder and discuss the important questions that the book raises.
Private S.W.A.T. Takeover (The Precinct: Brotherhood of the Badge #3)
by Julie MillerA cop investigating his father’s death must protect the only witness to the murder in this romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.Liza Parrish was nobody special—until she witnessed a murder that had the entire police department reeling. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killer’s identity. With the city’s finest at her disposal, she needed the bravest man to provide top-notch protection.Holden Kincaid was KCPD’s number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his father’s murder. Unfortunately, being so close to the case, he was denied access to their irresistible material witness—until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe—from everyone but himself.
Private Scandals
by Nora RobertsDeanna Reynolds has everything mapped out: her dream job, her dream life. A talented TV journalist, she is determined to make it big on her own terms. But in a world of public smiles and private feuds, Deanna has attracted some dangerous enemies - including her old mentor, the brilliant but emotionally manipulative Angela Perkins.As Deanna's star rises, she is flung together with Finn Riley, the network's most charismatic journalist. Finn is instantly attracted to Dee - but he is also Angela's ex-lover. As sparks fly between Finn and Deanna, Angela plots her revenge. But there is an even darker obsession growing in the shadows - and no one is safe.Filled with intense passions, dark obsessions and bitter feuds, Private Scandals is pure, addictive pleasure.
Private Scandals
by Nora Roberts#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a captivating novel set in the world of television talk shows that reveals the ambitious dreams of a savvy young woman—and the dark obsessions that threaten all she&’s worked for.Deanna Reynolds had it all planned: She&’d start out in the newsroom of a small Chicago station, then move up to host her own talk show. When her mentor Angela Perkins leaves for New York, Deanna risks everything for the chance to replace Angela on the air.The network&’s sexiest journalist, Finn Riley, admires Deanna&’s daring ambition. But soon they are caught up in the bitter backlash of Angela&’s revenge—and they must unmask the hidden betrayals of Deanna&’s fiercest rival by taking the biggest risk of all....
Private Security
by Mallory KaneSecurity specialist John Dawson thought his latest investigation into a building's collapse would be an open-and-shut case...until he met Juliana Caprese. Juliana's suspicions about what really happened that fateful day forced John to take a closer look at all the suspects. Starting with his notorious family. But before he could dig too deep, John found himself dodging bullets to protect the incredibly determined-and strikingly beautiful-Juliana. Obviously they were on the right path, but the idea of losing his rookie "partner" proved their relationship was becoming more personal than professional. Now, this unknown enemy didn't scare him half as much as how Juliana would react when she found out who he really was....
Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women’s Sexual Fantasies
by Suzie Boss Wendy MaltzPrivate Thoughts provides more than just these women’s fantasies, however. It combines new research with the advice of a seasoned sex therapist. The result is an exciting contribution to the field of sexuality. Drawing insights from Wendy’s research and advice from her clinical experience as a sex therapist, the book gently guides women to explore their own fantasy style and to recognize the origins of their fantasies. It gives women permission to enjoy their fantasies while also helping them to recognize how some fantasies may be masking emotional pain, which could be detrimental to them and to their relationships.
Private Truths
by C. B. LewisFor two role models with their reputations on the line, privacy might be a luxury they can't afford, and love might be impossible. After returning from service, Army veteran Jack McCall fought his way back from addiction and joined a charity supporting homeless veterans in London, where he became an inspiration to others. He approaches Edward Marsden, Viscount Routhsley, a known playboy and philanthropist, about sponsorship for his charity. To his surprise, Edward isn't the shallow pleasure-seeker everyone assumes, and he and Edward share many interests. Little by little, they are drawn together in spite of the different worlds they come from. But for two men in the public eye, happiness won't be so easily achieved. Edward fears coming out as gay will shift attention from his charity work, and Jack worries his relationship with the aristocrat will undermine the integrity of his foundation. They come under intense scrutiny, leading to an inevitable clash between Jack and the press who won't stop harassing them. As what they've built comes crashing down, Jack and Edward must make a choice: continue presenting the facade the public expects, or expose the private truths in their hearts so they can be together.
Private Vows (On the Edge)
by Sally StewardFOUND: ONE BRIDEShe wore a blood-stained wedding gown, but had no memory of her groom-or her own name. In desperation, she turned to the sexy stranger who'd found her and begged for his help, his protection....Ex-cop-turned-investigator Cole Grayson knew better than to get involved with another vulnerable, scared woman. But the strength beneath her fear drew him to "Mary"-and so he brought her home with him.Yet as he searched for her past, strange things began happening. Were Mary's fears valid? Suddenly Cole realized that helping her remember put him in danger-of losing her forever....
Prize Money
by Celeste CastroEva Angeles is a professional barrel racer headed for her third world title when a competition mishap throws her in the path of an on-the-loose bull. She is saved from impending disaster by a tall, dark, and handsome bullfighter—a woman.Toma Rozene is an equestrian stuntwoman fresh off the set of a blockbuster film when a family emergency calls her home to help run the family business: rescuing fallen rodeo riders before blustering bulls and bucking broncos trample their dreams.Eva and Toma's shared passions and competitive spirits make friendship easy, but, as their feelings deepen, they must decide if the divergent futures they seek will stand in the way of love.
Prize Package
by Kyle AdamsWhen Jason Smith wins a contest he doesn't remember entering, he earns a visit with The MeatGrinder, aka Trent Peterson. Trent expected a rabid fan; instead, he gets Jason, who knows nothing about wrestling, doesn't care about the prizes, and would prefer to skip the official wrestling demo, please. Trent should be annoyed, but by the end of the day, Trent knows he wants more than one day with Jason. Now he just has to convince Jason that Trent is more than his alter ego.
Prize of a Lifetime
by Donna HillIt's the prize of a lifetime: one million dollars and your own hotel. All Sasha Carrington has to do is beat the competition on the new TV show Heartbreak Hotel . The daily challenges test her creative flair and business acumen, but it's fellow contestant Mitchell Davenport who's pushing her emotions to the limit. Before they knew they'd be rivals, Mitchell and Sasha shared two smoldering, unforgettable nights in Antigua. Mitchell--as fine as he is ambitious--was immediately drawn to Sasha's warmth and earthy sensuality. Now, winning is the only thing that matters to both. . . but what are they willing to lose to get there?
Prizes
by Erich Segal"SURPRISINGLY FUN . . . The heroic trio lead strenuous lives, ER-style, all with an eye for the Nobel Prize."--Kirkus ReviewsNow from the bestselling author of Love Story and Doctors comes a powerful and moving saga of three extraordinary individuals as they compete for the ultimate glory: the Nobel Prize. Erich Segal takes us inside the research labs and clinics, the homes and hearts, of the world's most elite doctors and scientists--two men and one woman--whose genius, dedication, and passion cannot always win for them the love and recognition they so desperately seek. Loyalty and betrayal, disappointment and loss, scandal and secrets--all will play roles in the personal and professional lives of these gifted scientists who hold the key to life and death for so many. And through it all the Nobel Prize beckons with its seductive promise. Two will be selected for this highest honor; one of them will not live to receive it. Yet all will discover the enduring truth: that life has many prizes to offer, and many come to us in the most unexpected ways. . . . "COMPELLING . . . It is reward in itself to follow the chronicle of three trailblazing scientists, each out to better the world while conquering his own personal demons."--West Coast Review of BooksA MAIN SELECTION OF THE LITERARY GUILD(c)
Prizes
by Erich SegalIn the arena of life and death, the world's most brilliant doctors and scientists vie desperately - and ruthlessly - for the ultimate prize: the Nobel.Adam Coopersmith is a gifted and compassionate physician. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, he meets Anya, a Russian émigrée, and falls in love for the first time - only to have his career nearly destroyed.Sandy Raven is a cutting-edge researcher whose devotion is matched only by his genius. Yet as he makes his greatest discovery, he experiences his most profound betrayal. Will he choose to live a lie or abandon his dream to seek new, more worldly prizes?Isabel da Costa. A child prodigy, she owes all her success to her father, but though she becomes a brilliant physicist, she can't capture her lost childhood. Ultimately she is torn between the father and the young man who holds the key to her happiness, until a shocking revelation explodes her world.
Probabilities
by Lynn CrandallBubbly were-lynx Tizzy Sands mapped out her life years ago: she'd teach kindergartners, eventually marry, and start a family. But when cancer stole her dream of having children, her focus changed. As a member of a were-lynx colony that faces constant danger from the nefarious Nexus Group, her goal now is helping the colony defeat them--and steering clear of any romantic involvements.With his genius IQ, Quinn Arons isn't the most socially skilled were-lynx in the colony and can't imagine party girl Tizzy would give him a second look. But although his past mistakes and childhood experiences haunt him, he can't accept Tizzy's fear that cancer will return and claim her life soon. Instead, he decides to show her that life is what you make it.Now they're working as partners to prevent Nexus from launching its Project Powering, but can Quinn convince Tizzy there's more to save here than just their world?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Probabilities
by Lynn CrandallBubbly were-lynx Tizzy Sands mapped out her life years ago: she'd teach kindergartners, eventually marry, and start a family. But when cancer stole her dream of having children, her focus changed. As a member of a were-lynx colony that faces constant danger from the nefarious Nexus Group, her goal now is helping the colony defeat them--and steering clear of any romantic involvements.With his genius IQ, Quinn Arons isn't the most socially skilled were-lynx in the colony and can't imagine party girl Tizzy would give him a second look. But although his past mistakes and childhood experiences haunt him, he can't accept Tizzy's fear that cancer will return and claim her life soon. Instead, he decides to show her that life is what you make it.Now they're working as partners to prevent Nexus from launching its Project Powering, but can Quinn convince Tizzy there's more to save here than just their world?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Probando el Amor (Probando El Amor Ser. #2)
by Andrew Grey OlgaUn libro de la saga Probando el AmorEl turno del almuerzo del restaurante de Darryl Hansen, El Café Belgie, se está volviendo demasiado complicado para una sola persona, y Billy Weaver es un joven que busca trabajo --cualquier clase de trabajo-- para mantener a su familia. Billy se gana el respeto de Darryl con su naturaleza concienzuda y por su buena disposición a trabajar duro, pero sus miradas de admiración resucitan el dolor y la vergüenza del pasado de Darryl. Billy sufre en silencio hasta que Darryl se tropieza con su secreto: su padre murió unos meses antes, dejándolo a él solo para criar a sus hermanos gemelos de cinco años. Darryl se lleva a Billy y a los niños al restaurante, donde permanecerán juntos para enfrentar la variedad de problemas de su futuro... mientras que Davey, Donnie y Billy se van ganando el corazón de Darryl.
Problemas (Inclinándose Hacia los Problemas #1)
by Lexy TimmsPase lo que pase, siempre habrá problemas. Troy es un hombre sencillo. Ama tres cosas más que nada en este mundo: su trabajo, su motocicleta y su madre. Pero cuando Sadie Powers, una hermosa joven, empieza a asistir al gimnasio de su propiedad, cree que puede haber encontrado el número cuatro de la lista. Hasta que una fuerza oscura acechando en las sombras amenaza con separarlos a los dos. Serie: Inclinándose Hacia los Problemas Libro 1 – Problemas Libro 2 – Discordia Libro 3 - Tenacidad
Problemas (Série Propenso a Problemas #1)
by Lexy TimmsNão importa o que aconteça, os problemas sempre aparecem. Troy é um homem simples. Ele ama três coisas mais do que qualquer outra coisa nesse mundo: seu trabalho, sua moto e sua mãe. Mas quando Sadie Powers, uma linda jovem, começa a frequentar a academia que ele possui, ele acredita que poderia ter encontrado o número quatro nessa lista. Até que uma força sombria, à espreita nas sombras, ameaça separar os dois. Série Propenso a Problemas Livro 1 - Problemas Livro 2 - Discord Livro 3 – Tenacity
Problematic Summer Romance
by Ali HazelwoodWhat is wrong meets what feels right in this romance set in Italy by the New York Times bestselling author of Deep End. Maya Killgore is twenty-three and still in the process of figuring out her life. Conor Harkness is thirty-eight, and Maya cannot stop thinking about him.It&’s such a cliché, it almost makes her heart implode: older man and younger woman; successful biotech guy and struggling grad student; brother&’s best friend and the girl he never even knew existed. As Conor loves to remind her, the power dynamic is too imbalanced. Any relationship between them would be problematic in too many ways to count, and Maya should just get over him. After all, he has made it clear that he wants her gone from his life.But not everything is as it seems—and clichés sometimes become plot twists.When Maya&’s brother decides to get married in Taormina, she and Conor end up stuck together in a romantic Sicilian villa for over a week. There, on the beautiful Ionian coast, between ancient ruins, delicious foods, and natural caves, Maya realizes that Conor might be hiding something from her. And as the destination wedding begins to erupt out of control, she decides that a summer fling might be just what she needs—even if it&’s a problematic one.
Problems in Paradise
by Kelsey BrowningBook three of Texas NightsEden Durant hasn't always been Eden Durant. She's made a fresh start in Shelbyville, Texas, far from her mother's notoriety. Running the Paradise Garden Café is as much excitement as Eden wants-or it was, until she meets Beck Childress. Although he's the one man who could expose her past, she's willing to open up enough to see if he might be her future.Chief Deputy Childress is determined to get to know the real Eden, when he isn't busy cleaning up after the sheriff and running in the election to replace him. When several men fall sick after eating in Eden's café, he investigates even as her mysterious past raises both his suspicions and his protective instincts.As their relationship heats up, so do the pressures of Beck's campaign. When Eden's secrets are revealed, jeopardizing his dream of becoming sheriff, he'll need to choose: serve and protect the town he loves or the woman who makes it home.91,000 words
Problèmes: Un penchant pour les ennuis (Problèmes #1)
by Lexy TimmsQuoi qu'il arrive, les problèmes reviennent toujours. Troy est un home simple. Il aime trois choses plus que tout au monde : son travail, sa moto et sa mère. Mais, lorsque Sadie Powers, une magnifique jeune femme, se met à venir au gymnase qu'il possède, il pense qu'il a peut-être trouvé le numéro quatre sur cette liste. Jusqu'à ce qu'une force sombre tapis dans l’ombre ne menace de les séparer tous les deux.
Procurando por Problemas (Nashville U #1)
by Stacey LewisEle é: Arrogante Rude Sem remorso Clay é todo piadas sujas e palavrões, enquanto eu sou quieta e tímida. Tento me misturar com o pano de fundo, enquanto ele se esforça para ser o centro das atenções de todos. Ela é: Tensa Recatada Alérgica a diversão Eu nunca esperei me apaixonar. Principalmente por uma garota que conheço toda a minha vida. Aquela que sempre esteve fora dos limites. Os opostos podem se atrair, mas neste caso de química explosiva, o coração de alguém está fadado a se despedaçar. Conforme os inimigos se tornam amigos e os amigos se transformam em mais; Clay definitivamente encontrou seu par.
Prodigal (Lost and Found #1)
by TA MooreLost and FoundFifteen years ago Sammy Calloway disappeared on his way home from school. Now he’s back… or is he? Boyd Maccabbee has spent his life second-guessing his actions on that fateful day. What if he’d done something differently? Maybe Sammy would have made it home safe and never become Cutters Gap’s most tragic famous son. Or would it have been Boyd who was never seen again? When the police find new evidence on the disappearance, Boyd hopes to finally get some answers. The last thing Morgan Graves needs is to be dragged into some old case about a missing kid. He doesn’t know why police hit on his DNA, but he’s not Sammy Calloway. He thinks he’d remember being kidnapped. He knows he’d remember firefighter Boyd. Drawn into the complex web of suspicion, grief, and anger that has knit Cutters Gap together in the years since Sammy’s disappearance, Morgan struggles to hang on to himself when everyone already assumes they know him. And somewhere, the truth about Sammy Calloway is waiting.
Prodigal Daughter (Davis Landing #5)
by Patricia DavidsPregnant and single, a woman returns home and finds love and faith in this friends-to-lovers inspirational romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.The Davis Landing Observer Page 5The Gossip Guru hears Hamilton daughter Melissa, who’d disappeared not long after her father’s first medical crisis, has finally come home—pregnant! This news certainly won’t help her father as he once again recuperates in the hospital. Word is she’s been staying at Hamilton Media attorney Richard McNeil’s home, along with his sister, her husband and their kids. With all those people in the McNeil household, is there time for romance between prodigal Melissa and newly rededicated Christian heartthrob Richard? Keep checking Page 5 for updates!