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Ralph's Party
by Lisa JewellRalph and Smith are flatmates and best mates - until, that is, the gorgeous Jemima moves in. Then suddenly, they're bickering about a lot more than who drank the last beer. Of course, Jem knows that one of them is the man for her - but is it Ralph or Smith? <p><p>Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan have been happily unmarried for 15 years - until, that is, Cheri moves into the flat above theirs. Cheri's got her eye on Karl and doesn't see why she should let a little thing like his girlfriend stand in her way.... <p><p>Sooner or later, it’s all got to come to a head—and what better place for tears and laughter, break-ups and make-ups than Ralph's party?
Ralphie's Wives
by Christine RimmerRalphie Styles had a way with women-lots of women.Country-singer-turned-bartender Phoebe Jacks ought to know-she'd been married to him...before he'd moved on to her best friend. And then her other best friend. But you just couldn't stay mad at Ralphie.Or could you? When he's killed in a suspicious hit-and-run, pregnant wife #4 is suddenly a widow-and a suspect. It's up to Ralphie's best friend from out of town, P.I. Rio Navarro, and Phoebe to see that the old charmer's killer is brought to justice. But Ralphie never mentioned his pal Rio was so attractive-or that he might just be the stand-up guy Ralphie never could be....
Ramadan Ramsey: A Novel
by Louis EdwardsThe Guggenheim Fellowship and Whiting Award-winning author Louis Edwards makes his long-awaited comeback with this epic tale of a New Orleans boy whose very creation is so filled with tension that it bedevils his destiny before he is even born. Spanning from the Deep South to the Middle East, Ramadan Ramsey bridges multiple countries and cultures, entwining two families who struggle to love and survive in the face of war, natural disasters, and their equally tumultuous, private mistakesand yearnings.Ramadan Ramsey begins in 1999 with the moving (and funny) teenage love story of Alicia Ramsey, a native New Orleans African American young woman, and Mustafa Totah, a Syrian immigrant who works in her neighborhood at his uncle’s convenience store. Through a series of familial betrayals, Mustafa returns to Syria unaware that Alicia is carrying his child. When the baby is born, Alicia names their son Ramadan and raises him with the help of her mother, Mama Joon. But tragedy strikes when the epochal hurricane of 2005 barrels into New Orleans, shattering both the Ramsey and Totah families. Years later, when Ramadan turns twelve, he sets off to find Mustafa. It is an odyssey filled with breathtaking and brilliant adventures that takes Ramadan from the familiar world of NOLA to Istanbul, and finally Aleppo, Syria, where he hopes to unite with the father he has never known.Intimate yet epic, heartbreaking yet triumphant, Ramadan Ramsey explores the urgency of 21st century childhood and the richness and complexity of the modern family as a shared global experience. It is also a reminder of Louis Edwards’ immense talent and fearless storytelling and is a welcome return of this literary light.
Rameau's Niece: A Novel
by Cathleen SchineA &“gem of a novel&” that sends up marriage, academia, and literary stardom, by the New York Times–bestselling author of They May Not Mean To, But They Do (Publishers Weekly). In this delightful novel from an author who &“has been favored in so many ways by the muse of comedy,&” we meet Margaret Nathan, the brilliant but forgetful author of an unlikely bestseller (The New York Review of Books). Happily married to a benevolently egotistical, slightly dull but sexy professor, Margaret seems blessed—until she finds herself seduced by an eighteenth-century novel she discovers in the library. Wrapped in its lascivious world, Margaret begins to imitate its protagonist, embarking on a hilarious jaunt around Manhattan in search of renewed passion. Will she find fulfillment through her escapades or settle for her husband? Part romantic comedy, part intellectual parody, Rameau&’s Niece is wise, affecting, and thoroughly entertaining.
Ramen Assassin (Ramen Assassin #1)
by Rhys FordRamen Assassin: Book OneWhen life gives Kuro Jenkins lemons, he wants to make ponzu to serve at his Los Angeles ramen shop. Instead he’s dodging bullets and wondering how the hell he ended up back in the Black Ops lifestyle he left behind him. After rescuing former child star Trey Bishop from a pair of thugs in the middle of the night, he knows it’s time to pick up his gun again. But it seems trouble isn’t done with Trey, and Kuro can’t quite let go… of either the gun or Trey Bishop. Trey Bishop never denied his life’s downward spiral was his own fault. After a few stints in rehab, he’s finally shaken off his Hollywood bad-boy lifestyle but not his reputation. The destruction of his acting career and his relationships goes deep, and no one trusts anything he says, including the LAPD. When two men dragging a dead body spot him on a late-night run and try to murder him, Trey is grateful for the tall, dark, and deadly ramen shop owner he lusts over—not just for rescuing him, but also for believing him. Now caught in a web of murders and lies, Trey knows someone wants him dead, and the only one on his side is a man with deep, dark secrets. Trey hopes Kuro Jenkins will stick around to see what the future holds for them once the dust settles, but from the looks of things, neither of them may survive to find out.
Ramny and the Sap of Love
by Franklin DíazA story of a very deep frienship, sublime loves and abysmal obsessions. A young real estate manager visits an old friend of his family who months ago had bothlegs amputated, at the same time his wife and mother, hisonly two companions, died. The old man alone and desperate, tkae refuge in the solitude of his house and his thoughts, but Fernando begins a struggle to get him out of his voluntary confinement and rescue him from economic misery. Both begin to meet in the evening's in the old man's house to tell each stories of the loves they have in their lives. At the same time Fernando meets Ramny, a very young cousin, who is several years older than him, and with whom he falls madly in love, becoming so obsessed that he tries to commit suicide whe he sees that she's slipping through his fingers. In the end, the old man, recovered from his material and phsycological isolation, has to initiate the rescue of his young friend from the intricate world of his obsessions and the frantic desperation that keeps him trapped.
Ramona
by Helen Hunt JacksonThe orphaned daughter of a Scottish merchant and his Native American bride, Ramona grows up in the southern California of the nineteenth century, a golden land of old Spanish missions and sprawling ranches. Ramona's mixed-race ancestry and marriage to a Native American make her a target for bigotry and abuse as the region passes from Mexican control to American statehood and three cultures - Mexican, Anglo, and Indian - enter into an increasingly heated conflict. Originally published in 1884, Ramona was hailed by Atlantic Monthly as "one of the most artistic creations of American literature. " Helen Hunt Jackson's richly atmospheric romance was intended to draw attention to the U. S. government's mistreatment of Native Americans after the Mexican-American War. Most of the book's original audience, however, was drawn to its love story and picturesque qualities rather than its political content, and it attracted countless tourists to southern California. The source of four movie adaptations, the novel continues to enchant readers. This edition is graced by appealing black-and-white illustrations.
Ramona Blue
by Julie Murphy<P>Ramona was only five years old when Hurricane Katrina changed her life forever. Since then, it’s been Ramona and her family against the world. Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she’s fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she’s destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. But juggling multiple jobs, her flaky mom, and her well-meaning but ineffectual dad forces her to be the adult of the family. Now, with her sister, Hattie, pregnant, responsibility weighs more heavily than ever. <P>The return of her childhood friend Freddie brings a welcome distraction. Ramona’s friendship with the former competitive swimmer picks up exactly where it left off, and soon he’s talked her into joining him for laps at the pool. But as Ramona falls in love with swimming, her feelings for Freddie begin to shift too, which is the last thing she expected. With her growing affection for Freddie making her question her sexual identity, Ramona begins to wonder if perhaps she likes girls and guys or if this new attraction is just a fluke. Either way, Ramona will discover that, for her, life and love are more fluid than they seem.
Ramona and the Renegade (Forever, Texas #2)
by Marie FerrarellaDeputy Joe Lone Wolf never would've guessed that helping someone at the side of the road in a thunderstorm would throw his carefully controlled world into a tailspin. But that's exactly what happens when he realizes the sexy "stranger" is his childhood best friend, Ramona. He's spent years convincing himself that she deserves more than a former rebel with a scarred past. But all it takes is one stormy night in a deserted cabin with Ramona to make the fierce lawman change his mind.Falling for Joe is a risk veterinarian Ramona Santiago knows she shouldn't take. Everyone she's trusted has let her down and left her alone...except him. Can she possibly hope that she and Joe were always meant to be more than friends?
Ramping Up: A Mavrick Allstar Novel
by Zoe DawsonThe world of extreme sports just got a little steamier! Zoe Dawson's pulse-pounding, emotional series follows the wily young female agents of Mavrick Allstars as they chase their dreams--and meet the chiseled athletes who make them come true. Helena "Lena" Mavrick is ready to prove that she can play with the big boys. Working at her father's internationally renowned agency, Mavrick Allstars, Lena sets her sights on one of the most coveted phenoms out there: a twenty-four-year-old surfer caught ripping it in a viral skateboarding video. Signing him would be a huge win--and his marketing appeal isn't the only thing that makes Lena's heart skip a beat. Trouble is, fraternizing with the client is against company policy. Professional surfer Gunner Smith lives under the absolute control of his coach--until he takes the ultimate risk and starts over as a skateboarder. Gunner swore he wouldn't give up his freedom again, but Lena's out-of-the-blue offer makes him think long and hard. She's smart, she's bold, she's got sponsors lined up around the corner--plus she's drop-dead gorgeous. He's just not sure his coach will let him get away that easily, because he's not just Gunner's coach, he's also his father. Gunner is used to hiding his tortured past. But when his steamy affair with Lena threatens their future, he must decide whether he will sacrifice everything for the woman who's stolen his heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Ramón and Julieta (Love & Tacos #1)
by Alana Quintana AlbertsonA PopSugar and BookBub Most Anticipated Romance of 2022!When fate and tacos bring Ramón and Julieta together on the Day of the Dead, the star-crossed pair must make a choice: accept the bitter food rivalry that drives them apart or surrender to a love that consumes them—perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin!Ramón Montez always achieves his goals. Whether that means collecting Ivy League degrees or growing his father&’s fast-food empire, nothing sets Ramón off course. So when the sexy señorita who kissed him on the Day of the Dead runs off into the night with his heart, he determines to do whatever it takes to find her again. Celebrity chef Julieta Campos has sacrificed everything to save her sea-to-table taqueria from closing. To her horror, she discovers that her new landlord is none other than the magnetic mariachi she hooked up with on Dia de los Muertos. Even worse, it was his father who stole her mother&’s taco recipe decades ago. Julieta has no choice but to work with Ramón, the man who destroyed her life&’s work—and the one man who tempts and inspires her. As San Diego&’s outraged community protests against the Taco King takeover and the divide between their families grows, Ramón and Julieta struggle to balance the rising tensions. But Ramón knows that true love is priceless and despite all of his successes, this is the one battle he refuses to lose.
Ranch Ambush (Marshals of Mesa Point #1)
by Barb HanFor a US marshal, going home meansprotecting a woman from his past Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff&’s deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey&’s mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Marshals of Mesa Point series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Ranch AmbushBook 2: Bounty Hunted
Ranch Bacchetta Magica
by Valentina Impellizzeri Caroline MickelsonFiona Cantrell è una donna con una missione. Per la precisione, è una Fata Madrina con una missione. Il suo sogno di trasferirsi a Londra sta per realizzarsi e tra lei e il suo nuovo lavoro restano solo alcune valigie da preparare. O quantomeno questo è quello che pensa, fin quando il suo ex capo va a farle visita e le assegna una piccola missione da portare a termine prima di partire per l'Europa. La sua nuova missione è un affascinante cowboy di nome Cody, i suoi nipotini pestiferi e una montagna di panni sporchi da lavare... e tutto questo non sarebbe un problema per una Fata Madrina degna di questo nome. Mentre Fiona tenta di occuparsi del bucato e dei ragazzi, impara in fretta di non essere immune al fascino notevole di Cody. Deve compiere uno sforzo immane per restare concentrata sul suo compito, per poter andare a Londra in seguito. Ma quando avviene una tragedia, Fiona capisce che ci vorrà ben più della semplice magia che possiede per salvare una vita e guarire il proprio cuore spezzato.
Ranch Hideout: Dangerous Testimony Ranch Hideout Final Verdict (Smoky Mountain Secrets)
by Sandra RobbinsIn this inspirational romantic suspense, a witness in a criminal trial falls in love with the government agent assigned to protect her.A key witness in an impending criminal trial, Liz Madison Kennedy finds refuge at a friend’s ranch in rural Tennessee. But when she faces down an attacker in a parking lot, she fears her hideout location has been compromised. The handsome stranger who saves her life makes Liz feel safe for the first time in ages. Undercover FBI agent Gabriel Decker has one mission: make sure Liz lives to testify. But with her location leaked, he can’t keep his identity hidden from her. Once his secret’s revealed, though, Liz no longer seems to trust him—or their fledgling friendship. Yet with a relentless killer in pursuit as they flee into the mountains, Gabriel is all who stands between her and a deadly bullet.
Ranch Refuge
by Virginia VaughanHER COWBOY BODYGUARDR Laura Jackson trusts no man-especially after her father's gambling debts force her into the crosshairs of a ruthless loan shark. But when fearless army-ranger-turned-cowboy Colton Blackwell charges in to save her from the barrel of a gun, the self-reliant nurse must accept his help. Whisking Laura away to his secluded Louisiana ranch doesn't provide the sanctuary Colton planned. But he intends to keep his promise to protect her, despite secrets in his past that could drive her away. Laura may have a bounty on her head, but the only thing at risk under Colton's care will be her heart.
Ranch Showdown
by Tina WheelerSeeking refuge at a ranch… Has fiery consequences After being threatened by her sister&’s ex, Sierra Lowery has forty-eight hours to surrender documents linking him to a bombing before he kills her and kidnaps her nephew. With the evidence missing and anyone who helps becoming a target, hiding out with Detective Cole Walker, her college sweetheart, might be her only chance for survival. But as explosives detonate in the wake of their search, their ranch safe haven could become a dangerous trap. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Ranch Under Fire
by Tina WheelerA witness on the run. A mission to survive. Fleeing after witnessing a shooting in her office, Bailey Scott must rely on cowboy Jackson Walker for protection when the gunman turns his sights on her. With a drug ring determined to silence her, Jackson promises to protect her at his ranch. But he&’s an undercover DEA agent with secrets he can't reveal. Can he take down the criminals before their pursuers lead them straight into an inescapable trap?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Ranch Under Siege
by Sommer SmithThere&’s no place like home… until there&’s a target on your back Boston-based journalist Madison Burke has two goals when she heads to the Oklahoma ranch where her father works as a foreman: heal a family rift…and escape the person targeting her. Except the danger follows her, forcing ranch owner and former navy SEAL Briggs Thorpe to step in and uncover the violent attacker&’s identity. Can Madison rely on him to find the truth and keep her alive?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Ranch et Baguette Magique
by Caroline MickelsonFiona Cantrell est une femme en mission. Plus précisément, c'est une fée marraine en mission. Son rêve de déménager à Londres est sur le point de se réaliser maintenant que tout ce qui se trouve entre elle et son nouveau travail, ce sont quelques valises à faire. Du moins, c'est ce qu'elle pense jusqu'à ce que son ancien patron se présente avec une toute petite tâche à accomplir avant son départ pour l'Europe. Sa nouvelle affectation implique un beau cowboy du nom de Cody, ses deux coquins de neveux et une montagne de linge à laver... tout ça n'étant pas un problème pour toute bonne fée marraine qui se respecte. Alors que Fiona parvient à s'occuper de la lessive et des garçons, elle découvre qu'elle n'est pas immuniser contre le charme considérable de Cody. Il lui faut rassembler toutes ses forces pour rester concentrée sur l'accomplissement de sa mission afin qu'elle puisse partir pour Londres. Mais quand la tragédie frappe, Fiona réalise qu'il lui faudra plus de magie que ce qu'elle possède pour essayer de sauver une vie et réparer son coeur brisé.
Rancher After Midnight: A Passionate Western Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals #9)
by Karen BoothCan this tenacious beauty tame Royal, Texas&’s savage beast? Find out in the latest Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals novel from Karen Booth.One New Year&’s Eve kiss is all it takes…To tame a handsome beast.Thanks to a bogus inheritance, rancher Heath Thurston has a score to settle. Seducing his sexy land surveyor, Ruby Bennet, is not part of his revenge plan…nor is the snowstorm that leaves them stranded with nothing but a connection they can&’t deny. As the clock strikes midnight on New Year&’s Eve, will Heath&’s icy heart finally melt, or will he remain a vengeful beast for good?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series:Book 1: Staking a Claim by Janice MaynardBook 2: Boyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh SassonBook 3: On Opposite Sides by Cat SchieldBook 4: Rivalry at Play by Nadine GonzalezBook 5: Vacation Crush by Yahrah St. JohnBook 6: An Ex to Remember by Jessica LemmonBook 7: Cinderella Masquerade by LaQuetteBook 8: One Christmas Night by Jules BennettBook 9: Rancher After Midnight by Karen Booth
Rancher Daddy
by Ann RothLeave the past behind That's life lesson number one for Jenny Wyler. Which is why she's sequestered in the middle of rural Montana teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Saddlers Prairie is good and far from the ex-fiancé who ran when he discovered the truth about her family. And from now on, Jenny would keep silent about her past.But for Abby Dawson, a kindergartner in Jenny's class, silence isn't a choice. Not only shy, the little girl may be mute, and her father, Adam, needs Jenny's help. Determined to give the child a voice, the pair work together while denying their powerful attraction. Besides, what could a cattle rancher and big-city teacher have in common anyway? Besides their love of a five-year-old girl. And the damaging secrets they are both hiding...secrets that are bound to leak out.
Rancher Daddy
by Lois RicherHis Perfect Family All rancher Luc Cramer's ever wanted is to someday have a family of his own. And from the moment he meets five-year-old orphan Henry, he's determined to give the little boy a home and a father. So the good-looking cowboy enlists his neighbor Holly Janzen to help him with the adoption process. As she spends time with Luc and adorable Henry, she knows she's losing her heart to them. But once Luc finds out Holly's long-held secret, will he still see her as the wife and mother that she is clearly meant to be?
Rancher Defender
by Delores FossenHolding fast to his familyLucas Texas Ranger Lucas Ryland was shocked and hurt when Hailey Darrow disappeared after a shared night of passion. Then he found her unconscious in a wrecked car with a fake ID. The one who got away was leaving town with his baby. Now Hailey is awake and still in danger. And Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey and their infant son safe.Drury When FBI agent Drury Ryland returns to his family's cattle ranch in Texas, he's confronted with the ghosts of his past…and a threat to his future. Caitlyn Denson, the woman who broke his heart, arrives with a killer on her trail and a newborn daughter in her arms. Drury must protect the family he never had, but professional boundaries blur as their enemy shifts into stark focus…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Previously published as Lucas and Drury
Rancher Rescue
by Barb HanWhen a little boy goes missing, rancher Caleb Snow steps in to help...and winds up falling for the child's beautiful-but mysterious-aunt in Barb Han's Rancher Rescue Getting tangled up with another woman in crisis is the last thing rancher Caleb Snow needs. The handsome cowboy has been badly burned too many times. But this one feels different-Katherine Harper is injured and reeling after an ambush in which her nephew was kidnapped. Caleb wants nothing more than to protect the beautiful, headstrong woman and help her find the missing child. If only he could ignore the feelings she stirs in him. But as they search together, it's clear someone wants Katherine dead. Soon the two are running for their lives, dodging bullets, not knowing who to trust...or if they'll survive long enough to bring a little boy home.
Rancher Under Cover
by Carla CassidyAmerican surgeon Caitlin O'Donahue nearly lost her life doing volunteer work in the sultry jungles of El Salvador. She escapes to her childhood ranch to discover her father is in hiding. Now the place that was once safe seems dangerous. The only man she can trust is a stranger-a gorgeous rancher with an agenda and deep-set secrets. Undercover agent Rhett Kane is hell-bent on busting Caitlin's father. His assignment doesn't include protecting Caitlin...or taking her under cover in the most sensual way. When his dual lives collide, he's left with the ultimate choice. Will he choose love over duty-and will it cost him his life's mission?