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Riding the Storm
by Brenda JacksonWomen called him the perfect storm because he could sweet-talk any woman into his bed, and regularly did so. Firefighter Storm Westmoreland used lovemaking the way other men used a long, hot shower-to blow off steam. Until a torrid weekend with a too-hot-to-handle virgin left a certain legendary player craving something other than mere physical gratification. . . ;. Caught in the eye of the storm, Jayla Cole was no match for the sexy fire chief or the emotional inferno he ignited inside her. But would she be satisfied with the mind-blowing, sex only relationship she shared with Storm, or was starting a family on her own still what she desired more than anything?
Riding the Storm
by Joanne RockInterior designer Josie Passano is married to her work. But when she dozes off on a prospective client's boat (thank you, motion sickness pills), she's startled to be awoken by a seriously hot guy. . . and sailing away on the ocean! Businessman Keith Murphy (of the Cape Cod Murphys) is blown away by the sexy stranger on his brother's boat. It's like Goldilocks-only it's more fantasy than fairy tale. But their sexual chemistry is lightning-hot, and Keith will do anything to keep Josie onboard...and in bed.
Riding the Storm
by Julie MillerA hurricane is heading straight for the tiny coastal town of Turning Point, Texas. Four volunteers from Courage Bay Emergency Services rush to the town's aid. Their lives will never be the same again. . . Paramedic Nate Kellison is as solid as a rock--and just as stubborn. And to his way of thinking, volunteer firefighter Jolene Angel has more guts than sense. She's a new widow, pregnant--and racing ahead of the storm on a string of dangerous rescues. But when the hurricane hits, Nate and Jolene are forced to take shelter on her ranch. And Nate realizes how much Jolene needs him. . . to take care of her.
Riding the Storm (ACRO World #1)
by Sydney CroftBONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Sydney Croft's Taken by Fire. A storm's rage. A woman's desire. A man with the power to set them both free. He can summon lightning at will. Emerge unscathed from the center of a tornado. Strip a woman down to her barest defenses through the sheer force of his sexuality. He' s gorgeous, dangerous, and the target of parameteorologist Haley Holmes's latest mission. Haley has been dispatched to the Louisiana bayous to investigate the phenomenon known as Remy Begnaud-a man with a gift he never wanted: the ability to control a storm's fury. But even a woman trained in bizarre weather phenomena has no defense against the electrifying power of the ex--Navy SEAL...a power his enemies would kill to control. With her agency monitoring their every move, Haley's job is to seduce Remy, gain his trust-and help him harness his extraordinary gift. But who will protect her from this voracious lover who's introducing her to a new world of erotic thrills--a man who grows increasingly insatiable with each new weather event? Haley knows a big storm is approaching--and with it will come unexpected delights. But so, too, will the storm unleash her greatest fears: an enemy bent on destroying Remy. And her worst fear of all--falling in love with this magnificent man, then having to betray him.
Riding the Storm: A Passionate Alpha Male Firefighter Romance
by Brenda JacksonWomen call him “the perfect storm” because he can sweet-talk any woman into his bed… And he regularly does so. Atlanta fire chief Storm Westmoreland uses lovemaking the way other men use a long, hot shower--to blow off steam. Until a torrid hook-up with a too-hot-to-handle virgin leaves a certain legendary player craving something other than mere physical gratification... Jayla Cole knows Storm lives up to his devastating Westmoreland reputation. A business trip to New Orleans sparks a chance reunion and a scorching, five-alarm weekend. But Jayla has already made plans for a child of her own—and a man famous for blazing affairs that burn out quickly doesn’t figure into it. Now Storm has one chance to prove that together they can turn the flame of desire into a forever kind of love…and the perfect family. Originally published in 2004.
Riding the Wave: A Best Friend's Little Sister Romance (Ridden Hard #3)
by Allyson LindtWhen the past and present collide, is the risk of falling in love worth the reward?The entire network for Spencer’s theme park crashes on Christmas Eve, and it’s the rotten cherry on top of an already sucky night. Fortunately, the on-call tech is the perfect distraction. Sexy, smart… and his best friend’s much younger sister.Talk about off-limits.Trina’s ready to give the asshole on the other end of the support line a piece of her mind—how dare he take out his frustrations on her because his night is going bad? When she comes face-to-face with the gorgeous owner of her company’s biggest client, drooling replaces anger.She’s always had a thing for Spencer, but her memory lied about just how hot he is.Trina has a hard enough time proving she’s as good, or better, at her job than the guys she works with, without adding in another rumor about her sleeping her way into the position. And Spencer’s ex-wife is looking for a way to prove he can’t keep it in his pants when it comes to the women he works with.Is riding the wave of lust worth the risk, or will it bring everything they’ve worked for crashing down around them?Other Books By Allyson LindtLegacy Series (Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem)Hearts in the SandBlood in the ShadowsDeath in the Night3d20 Series (Ménage Romance)Roll Against TrustRoll Against RegretRoll Against DiscoveryRoll Against BetrayalGame for Cookies Series (Ménage Romance)Seduction GamesControl GamesTwo Plus One (Ménage Romance)Their NerdTheir MatchmakerSubscribe, Live, Love Series (Ménage Romance)Red HuntedRed ConsumedBeauty ClaimedBeauty AwakenedUbiquity Series (Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem)Seductive SoulSoul ReaperSoul BetrayerTruth's Harem Series (Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem)Fate's IllusionInnovation's MuseApathy's HeroRidden Hard (M/F Contemporary Romance)Hard FlipHard PackRiding the WaveDrive Me WildLove Equation (Contemporary Romance)The Rival and the BillionaireThe Geeks and the SocialiteThe Second Chance and the AuctioneerThe Virgin and the KingpinLove Games (M/F Contemporary Romance)His Long ShotHer ArtistHis ReputationHer AirmanHis HackerHer InfatuationHacking Wonderland (Erotic Suspense)Reagan through the Looking GlassThe Hatter and the HarePainting the Roses RedReigning HeartsStand Alone TitlesSeeking More (M/F New Adult Romance)Brothers of Fate (Paranormal Romance)
Riding the Wave: A Pacific Blue Novel
by Lorelie BrownThe gray-green swells of San Sebastian haven't changed in ten years, but Tanner Wright has. The last thing he expects to find back on his home turf is the love of his life.... <P><P> With a make-or-break world championship on the line, professional surfer Tanner Wright has come back to the coastal California hometown he left a decade ago, carrying only his board and the painful knowledge of his father's infidelity. Now that Hank Wright is dead, Tanner intends to keep the secret buried to spare his mother and sister the burden. <P> The last time Avalon Knox saw her best friend's brother, she was fourteen and he was a twenty-year-old surfer god. She's never understood or respected the way Tanner distanced himself from the family that has embraced her. But now she has the professional chance of a lifetime: to photograph Tanner for the competition--if he'll agree. <P> Out on the waves, they find in each other passion that's impossible to resist. And Tanner's not the only one trying to move forward from his past. As the competition heats up, secrets get spilled, and lust takes over. How close can Avalon get to this brooding surfer...without getting burned?
Riding the Waves (Forbidden Fantasies)
by Tawny WeberAll uptight workaholic Drucilla Robichoux wants is to experience incredible sex, at least once in her life. So she heads off to Mexico for some sun, sand and sin. And she finds the perfect playmate in sexy surf instructor Alex. Her temporary boy toy teaches Dru to ride the waves, all right……right into the most intense climaxes she's ever had!But all vacation flings must end. When Dru heads home, she buttons up tight again. Might as well keep this delicious fantasy right where it belongs… in her naughty memories.So it sure is a shock when she walks into work Monday morning and finds her secret fling is her new boss! And he's definitely still interested in catching the big one with Dru.
Riding to Sunset (A Wild Riders Novel)
by Jaci BurtonNew York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton blisters the asphalt in another steamy Wild Rider novella where a hot biker craves a life of passion and danger--and finds it with the woman he's sworn to protect. Jed Templeton is one of the newest Wild Riders, and anxious for adventure. He doesn't expect to be tasked for a personal mission by his boss General Grange Lee. When he discovers the job involves safeguarding the general's niece, Jed realizes the stakes have climbed as high as they've ever been. Elena Madison has her life just as she wants it—a successful career running her gallery in Daytona Beach. And if her love life is a little thin, that's okay. But when a sexy biker walks into her shop and asks her out, fiery passion erupts—followed by a series of burglaries and near attacks, turning her life upside down. Now she's on the run with the man who lied to protect her, a man she thinks she's falling in love with... Jed’s found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Now he has to keep Elena alive long enough to prove to her that love is always worth the risk.
Riding with Brighton
by Haven FrancisYesterday, Jay was convinced his life was damaged beyond repair. Yesterday, Brighton was sure his life was perfect. Then today happened. Realizing he’s wasted his life in the meaningless pursuit of popularity and athleticism, Jay Hall knows he has nothing in common with alternative, free-thinking artist Brighton Bello-Adler. But he’s determined to change that. Brighton’s managed to fill his life with an eclectic mix of people and interests that keep him satisfied. As the only gay guy in his small town, the one thing that’s missing is a man, but Jay’s not gay, so Brighton’s not sure what he’ll gain by letting him into his life. Still, he’s willing to find out. Heading off on an impromptu road trip, the boys chart a course connecting their worlds, and along the way discover pieces of themselves they didn’t know were missing. As the sun rises on a new day, Jay and Brighton know their lives have changed. Now they just have to figure out how to live in them. In a fresh and clever romance that turns stereotypes upside down, the journey to coming out and coming of age is full of challenges and surprises, but ultimately, acceptance and love.
Ridley Road
by Jo Bloom'Vivid, cinematic and exciting' Red'Conjures a great picture of Soho's early-Sixties jazz-and-caffeine buzz' Emerald Street'Thought-provoking' Independent on SundayA TALE OF LOVE AND MORALITY SET IN THE DARK SIDE OF THE SWINGING SIXTIESSUMMER, 1962. Twenty-year-old Vivien Epstein, a Jewish hairdresser from Manchester, arrives in London following the death of her father. She has travelled to the city to make a new start, and quickly finds herself swept up in a city buzzing with life. Landing a job at Oscar's salon, she thrives amid the vibrant café culture of Soho and the warm camaraderie of the other hairdressers. But beneath the surface, Vivien is desperate to find Jack Fox, a man she had a brief but intense romance with some months before. Her search leads to confront the dark resurgence of fascism, countered by the Jewish community in street battles around Ridley Road in the East End of London. Amid the growing tensions, can her love survive? AN EXPLOSIVE, HEART-BREAKING NOVEL FOR FANS OF MAGGIE O'FARRELL AND ZOE HELLERReaders LOVE Ridley Road:'Enthralling and captivating' Mrs T.'I read it in one sitting' Rebecca'Did not want to put it down' Eva'Fantastic!' Mrs S
Ridley Road
by Jo BloomNOW A MAJOR BBC ONE DRAMA starring Rory Kinnear, Tamzin Outhwaite, Tracy-Ann ObermanA TALE OF LOVE AND MORALITY SET IN THE DARK SIDE OF THE SWINGING SIXTIES'Vivid, cinematic and exciting' Red'Conjures a great picture of Soho's early-Sixties jazz-and-caffeine buzz' Emerald Street'Thought-provoking' Independent on SundayWhen twenty-year-old Vivien Epstein, a Jewish hairdresser from Manchester, moves to London to make a new start, she quickly finds herself swept up in a city buzzing with life, on the cusp of the Swinging Sixties. But beneath the surface, Vivien is desperate to find Jack Fox, a man she had a brief but intense romance with. Her search will lead her to confront the dark resurgence of fascism in London's East End, which has forced some in the Jewish community to take to the streets.Caught between life, death and a secret that could risk everything, can Vivien and Jack's love survive?AN EXPLOSIVE, HEART-BREAKING NOVEL FOR FANS OF MAGGIE O'FARRELL AND ZOE HELLER
Ridley Road
by Jo BloomNOW A MAJOR BBC ONE DRAMA starring Rory Kinnear, Tamzin Outhwaite, Tracy-Ann ObermanA TALE OF LOVE AND MORALITY SET IN THE DARK SIDE OF THE SWINGING SIXTIES'Vivid, cinematic and exciting' Red'Conjures a great picture of Soho's early-Sixties jazz-and-caffeine buzz' Emerald Street'Thought-provoking' Independent on SundayWhen twenty-year-old Vivien Epstein, a Jewish hairdresser from Manchester, moves to London to make a new start, she quickly finds herself swept up in a city buzzing with life, on the cusp of the Swinging Sixties. But beneath the surface, Vivien is desperate to find Jack Fox, a man she had a brief but intense romance with. Her search will lead her to confront the dark resurgence of fascism in London's East End, which has forced some in the Jewish community to take to the streets.Caught between life, death and a secret that could risk everything, can Vivien and Jack's love survive?AN EXPLOSIVE, HEART-BREAKING NOVEL FOR FANS OF MAGGIE O'FARRELL AND ZOE HELLER
Ridley Road
by Jo BloomNOW A MAJOR BBC ONE DRAMA starring Rory Kinnear, Tamzin Outhwaite, Tracy-Ann ObermanA TALE OF LOVE AND MORALITY SET IN THE DARK SIDE OF THE SWINGING SIXTIES'Vivid, cinematic and exciting' Red'Conjures a great picture of Soho's early-Sixties jazz-and-caffeine buzz' Emerald Street'Thought-provoking' Independent on SundayWhen twenty-year-old Vivien Epstein, a Jewish hairdresser from Manchester, moves to London to make a new start, she quickly finds herself swept up in a city buzzing with life, on the cusp of the Swinging Sixties. But beneath the surface, Vivien is desperate to find Jack Fox, a man she had a brief but intense romance with. Her search will lead her to confront the dark resurgence of fascism in London's East End, which has forced some in the Jewish community to take to the streets.Caught between life, death and a secret that could risk everything, can Vivien and Jack's love survive?AN EXPLOSIVE, HEART-BREAKING NOVEL FOR FANS OF MAGGIE O'FARRELL AND ZOE HELLER
Ridley Road: Now a Major BBC Drama
by Jo BloomWhen her beloved father dies, Vivien Epstein - a 22 year old hairdresser from Manchester - leaves her hometown for London in the hope of finding Jack Fox - a man she had a brief, but intense, love affair with some months ago.All Vivien has to go is one letter Jack sent to her father, the address of a boarding house scribbled hastily on the back, and very soon her hopes of finding him are dashed. Resigned to this fact, she settles into London life, working in Oscar's - a hairdressing salon in Soho - and spending her nights at home with her motherly landlady. But still, she pines for Jack.That is, until she becomes involved in the resurgence of anti-facism through the owner of Oscar's, Barb, and her husband Alan. When Alan takes her to a rally in Trafalgar Square and Vivien finally spots Jack amidst the crowds. At long last they lock eyes. And here their story begins again.Read by Harriet Carmichael(p) 2014 Orion Publishing Group
Ridley Road: Now a Major BBC Drama
by Jo Bloom'Vivid, cinematic and exciting' Red'Conjures a great picture of Soho's early-Sixties jazz-and-caffeine buzz' Emerald Street'Thought-provoking' Independent on SundayA TALE OF LOVE AND MORALITY SET IN THE DARK SIDE OF THE SWINGING SIXTIESSUMMER, 1962. Twenty-year-old Vivien Epstein, a Jewish hairdresser from Manchester, arrives in London following the death of her father. She has travelled to the city to make a new start, and quickly finds herself swept up in a city buzzing with life. Landing a job at Oscar's salon, she thrives amid the vibrant café culture of Soho and the warm camaraderie of the other hairdressers. But beneath the surface, Vivien is desperate to find Jack Fox, a man she had a brief but intense romance with some months before. Her search leads to confront the dark resurgence of fascism, countered by the Jewish community in street battles around Ridley Road in the East End of London. Amid the growing tensions, can her love survive? AN EXPLOSIVE, HEART-BREAKING NOVEL FOR FANS OF MAGGIE O'FARRELL AND ZOE HELLERReaders LOVE Ridley Road:'Enthralling and captivating' Mrs T.'I read it in one sitting' Rebecca'Did not want to put it down' Eva'Fantastic!' Mrs S
Ridorkulous: En Español (Dorky Duet Ser.)
by Mary FrameElla es una nerd un poco extraña. Él es un atleta popular. Tienen una cosa en común: no tienen dónde vivir, hasta el momento en que descubren que queda una habitación disponible en todo el campus. ¿Qué podría salir mal? Torpelandia. Es donde vivo. Y soy la presidente, alcaldesa y la única ciudadana. Reese Jackson está viviendo su vida de la forma menos arriesgada posible. Esta erudita está cansada de tratar de encajar en un pequeño pueblo que nunca sabe qué hacer con ella. Su familia ausente puede haberla forzado a vivir la vida de dormitorio por su propio bien, pero ella va de sus clases a su habitación y vuelve, sin fiestas, sin citas y sin llamar la atención. Hasta que una noche ruidosa, Reese es expulsada de su dormitorio. Fitz Moreland tampoco se la está pasando fenomenal. No tiene ayuda para pagar la universidad, pero se las arregla con una beca deportiva y un alquiler gratis con un amigo. Si puede mantener las cosas como van, podría graduarse con un título que le sea útil para su futuro, especialmente ahora que finalmente se ha despedido de su ex-novia amante del drama. Hasta que una noche, ella hace que lo echen de su casa. ¿Qué pasa cuando queda una sola habitación para alquilar en toda la ciudad y dos personas la necesitan desesperadamente? Un arrendador alegre en búsqueda de algo de dinero extra los somete a una serie de ridículos desafíos para competir por la habitación, por supuesto. Una competencia entre el patito feo y el popular de la universidad. El ganador obtendrá un lugar para vivir, pero el perdedor puede perder su corazón.
Riese: Kingdom Falling
by Greg Cox Ryan Copple Kaleena KiffA steampunk princess is torn between love and duty in this prequel to SyFy.com's wildly popular webisodes.Riese has never been happy as a princess; she'd much rather be hunting or fighting than sitting through another lesson on court etiquette. When she meets Micah, a wandering artist with a mysterious past, she pretends to be a peasant--it's a chance to be just a normal girl with a normal boy for a while. But with war decimating her once-proud nation and the sinister clockwork Sect infiltrating her mother's court, Riese's moments with Micah are the only islands of sanity left in a world gone mad. As her kingdom falls and the Sect grows ever stronger, will Riese remain true to her duty as a princess...or risk everything on a boy she barely knows? SyFy's enormously popular Riese webisodes come to literary life in this prequel rife with steampunk technology and medieval mysticism.
Rift (Nightshade Prequel #1)
by Andrea CremerChronicling the rise of the Keepers, this is the stunning prequel to Andrea Cremer's internationally bestselling Nightshade trilogy! Sixteen-year-old Ember Morrow is promised to a group called Conatus after one of their healers saves her mother's life. Once she arrives, Ember finds joy in wielding swords, learning magic, and fighting the encroaching darkness loose in the world. She also finds herself falling in love with her mentor, the dashing, brooding, and powerful Barrow Hess. When the knights realize Eira, one of their leaders, is dabbling in dark magic, Ember and Barrow must choose whether to follow Eira into the nether realm or to pledge their lives to destroying her and her kind. With action, adventure, magic, and tantalizing sensuality, this book is as fast-paced and breathtaking as the Nightshade novels.
Rift in the Soul (A Soulwood Novel #6)
by Faith HunterNell Ingram and her team face a dire, supernatural evil in this newest thrilling paranormal procedural in the New York Times bestselling Soulwood series.Nell Ingram draws her powers from deep in the earth, and uses them to help Psy-LED, the Psychometric Law Enforcement Division, which solves paranormal crimes. When a local vampire calls to report a dead body on her compound, Nell knows she and her team have to be ready for anything.But the dead body is just the beginning of a mystery that involves supernaturals of all kinds, including some of the most powerful vampires in the country. As Nell gets closer to the truth, she begins to understand that the perpetrator is tracking her too—and that there is something personal about this crime. Something with roots that go almost as deep as those in Soulwood.
Right All Along (A Willamette Valley Romance #3)
by Heather HeyfordCome home to Ribbon Ridge, a close-knit community in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. In Heather Heyford’s newest offering, childhood friends reunite and discover that time apart has only deepened their feelings for each other . . . These star-crossed lovers could be the perfect pairing! From the time they were in grade school, graphic designer Harley Miller-Jones believed that Jack Friestatt was her destiny—until she was blindsided by Jack’s sudden engagement to another, right after high school graduation. Ten years have passed. Now Harley's back in Ribbon Ridge, successful beyond expectation, intent on buying a bed and breakfast—an independent woman ready for the next chapter in her life. Jack Friestatt has his hands full managing his winery, precocious twin daughters, and an iron-handed family matriarch. But behind the gentleman farmer’s handsome exterior beats an empty heart. Life has taught Jack some tough lessons and now the lonely widower is ready for a new life partner. But has he learned enough to win back the woman whose world he once turned upside down?
Right Before Your Eyes
by Ellen ShanmanSuper-artsy New York playwright Liza is stuck in a rut. Her plays aren't paying the bills, and when her outspoken nature leads to the loss of her temp job, she's quickly running out of options. Then, in a dramatic twist worthy of one of her plays, not only is her work suddenly in demand by a young up-and-coming director, but a sprained ankle leads her into the arms of not one, but two eligible men: George, her gorgeous rescuer and uber-rich Wall Street analyst, and sweet-natured Tim, a steady ER doc. With her high artistic principles quickly casting George aside as arrogant and pretentious, Liza returns with relief to her artsy ways, only to discover she's being kicked out of her apartment and her play has been sabotaged. Maybe it's time she opened up her mind to the idea that not everything -- or everyone -- is quite what they first seem?
Right Before Your Eyes
by Ellen ShanmanSuper-artsy New York playwright Liza is stuck in a rut. Her plays aren't paying the bills, and when her outspoken nature leads to the loss of her temp job, she's quickly running out of options. With her high artistic principles quickly casting George aside as arrogant and pretentious, Liza returns with relief to her artsy ways, only to discover she’s being kicked out of her apartment and her play has been sabotaged. Maybe it’s time she opened up her mind to the idea that not everything – or everyone – is quite what they first seem?
Right Beside You
by Tucker Shaw"Deeply moving and thoroughly engrossing." —Kirkus, starred reviewIn this fresh, speculative blend of queer romance and coming-of-age, Eddie meets Theo in present-day New York and Francis in a New York of the past... torn between eras and his heart, he must make a decision that will change his life forever.High school has just ended and Eddie is at a loss for what's next. He had a falling out with his best friend, and he never really related to the rest of his peers in the sleepy Colorado town he calls home. The future is bleak.Until his ancient and eccentric great aunt Cookie asks him to care for her in New York City as she recuperates from an illness. Eddie leaps at the opportunity. Soon after he arrives at her tiny Greenwich Village apartment, homebound Cookie asks Eddie to use her vintage polaroid camera to snap pictures of her favorite places she can no longer visit. But something's unusual about this camera. When he takes a photo, he's launched back in time to an entirely different New York of the early 20th century.As Eddie explores the underground queer life of the 1930s, he discovers new undercurrents of his own identity. Not to mention a dangerously handsome boy in scuffed boots and tattered stovepipe trousers who keeps popping up in his visions of the past. But when Eddie begins to develop a crush on the mercurial Francis, a cute baker named Theo enters the picture—and he's in the present. Caught between timelines and feelings, Eddie must make a decision about what he's willing to chase: his romantic fantasies of the past or a reality that might just be what he's wanted all along.
Right Cross (Shepherd Suspense series #3)
by Andrew HuffHeart-pounding action meets spiritual choices in this thrilling finale to John Cross's sagaFirst he left the CIA. Then he left pastoral ministry. Now John Cross has been imprisoned in one of Great Britain's most infamous prisons. Has he reached the end of his rope? Or is this another move in a dangerous spy game?Christine Lewis, United News Network's rising star television anchor, is determined to find out. But in her pursuit of answers, Christine finds herself at the center of a cyberterrorist plot to alter the balance of power in the world. From the English coastline to the Rocky Mountains, John must partner with the CIA and MI6 in a race against the clock to stop the threat of nuclear war and save the lives of everyone he holds dear.The concluding story in the Shepherd Suspense trilogy is a globe-trotting, action-packed adventure with threads of biblical truth woven in. Fans of high-octane thrillers will be on the edge of their seats with Right Cross.