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Almost a Princess (Men from Special Branch #4)
by Elizabeth ThorntonFrom nationally bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton comes a sensuous new tale of true love and fiery romance--under the most intriguing of circumstances.Case Devere, the steely-eyed earl of Castleton, has agreed to help Special Branch track down a notorious killer--one who just happens to be his archenemy. But he finds more than he bargained for when his search leads him to Jane Mayberry, a beautiful bluestocking passionately devoted to the cause of women's rights--and to protecting her privacy. As irresistible as she is uncooperative, the spirited Jane arouses Case's interest--as well as his worst suspicions--when she quietly disappears. Determined to find the one woman who may hold the key to his investigation--and to his heart--Case goes after her.Though their sparring belies an attraction too powerful to deny, Jane knows there can never be anything between herself and the strong-willed earl. For she bears a dark and terrifying secret that must remain hidden--even at the cost of a broken heart. As Case fights for the love of the one woman who has ever mattered to him, they are swept into a deadly game by a killer who won't stop until he has punished them both.From the Paperback edition.
Almost a Whisper
by Charlene CrossSeeking a wife amidst London's glittering balls, Ian Sinclair, the Earl of Huntsford, is dazzled by Leah Balfour Dalton, a destitute orphan girl posing as the niece of a wealthy solicitor.
Almost an Outlaw
by Patricia PrestonRancher Austin Cade rides into Liberty looking for his old comrades, the James-Younger gang. He needs their help tracking down the horse thief who's stolen his prized mare. In town, the former gunfighter is reunited with Darcy, the first girl he ever kissed-and never forgot. Young widow Darcy Branson owns a shop full of fashionable ladies' attire, but continues to wear mourning black so she won't forget her role in her husband's death. Austin stirs a passion inside her that has long been dormant, but can Darcy learn to believe in Austin-and love-enough to let go of her tragic past?Time is rapidly running out. . . As a cousin to Jesse James, Darcy has attracted unwanted attention, thanks to her rumored association with the gang. Soon Austin and Darcy are faced with confronting not only their growing desire, but danger in the form of a deadly bounty hunter. . . 22,500 words
Almost in love (Saga Almost #2)
by Adriana Ls SwiftNon tutto è come sembrava essere. Ernest è stato denunciato per molestie e questo lo sta uccidendo. Lui, che ha sempre preso molto sul serio il suo lavoro e prova un rispetto infinito per i suoi studenti, si ritrova improvvisamente nei guai e incolpato di crimini non commessi. Marta deve scegliere tra credere alla sua amica o ascoltare ciò che le dice il cuore, e inizia a rendersi conto che la vita non è così semplice come credeva che fosse fino a poco tempo fa. Se salva Ernest dal carcere, il mondo scoprirà la loro relazione, causando a entrambi molti più problemi. E Marta non è pronta né fisicamente né mentalmente per una cosa del genere. Ancora più problemi, più decisioni difficili da prendere, più amore e più odio tra famiglie, dove il passato comincia a prendere forma quasi fino a sopraffare il presente.
Almost to Die For
by Tate HallawayTwilight meets The Princess Diaries in the new series from the author of Honeymoon of the Dead On her sixteenth birthday, Anastasija Parker learns that her so-called deadbeat dad is actually a vampire king. And he wants Ana to assume her rightful position at his side, in spite of the fact that she has witch's blood running through her veins-from her mother's side. Too bad witches and vampires are mortal enemies. And now Ana's parents are at each other's throats over her future. It's up to Ana to make a choice, but deciding your eternal destiny is a pretty big deal for a girl who just wants to get through high school. .
Almost-Broken Men Box Set
by R. W. ClingerLove always has its ups and downs. This box set by R.W. Clinger explores the almost-brokenness men face until they find true love. Within these three tales, men mix with present and past boyfriends, learn when to leave friend zones, and discover when secrets become helpful or dangerous.Contains the stories:20 Days of Tuck: During twenty days of a particularly hot August on the shores of Lake Erie, Micah and Tuck fall head over heels in love. A year later, life has unexpectedly changed for Micah. He meets and falls hard for Carl, a witty, romantic guy along the lake. What will Micah do when various ties between his twenty days with Tuck and his current days with Carl begin to unravel?We Are Going to be Together: Wayne Joslin’s in love with Darsey Haas, who’s dating Cliff McGregory, so he hatches a plan to distract Cliff with Darsey’s doppelganger, a certain rugby player named Tomas Iron. Will the plan work? Will Cliff fall for the gig, and in love with Iron? Are Joslin and Darsey going to end up together?The Trespasser: Grady Nelson has a crush on neighbor Putnam Strand and trespasses into Putnam’s home when he isn’t home, and almost gets caught. Things heat up in their neighborly relationship when Putnam leaves town for a few days and asks Grady to house sit. While there, he uncovers a secret about Putnam that will change their romantic lives forever.
Almost: 1 (Almost Ser.)
by Adriana Ls SwiftO ódio entre duas famílias pesa mais do que o amor? Marta e Ernest se conhecem em um vagão de trem a caminho de Barcelona. Conversam, acabam gostando um do outro e ele promete convidá-la para jantar. Contudo, quando o pai de Marta o vê, desavenças familiares do passado, ainda muito presentes, fazem que Ernest não cumpra sua promessa. Alguma coisa aconteceu entre as duas famílias quando Marta ainda nem tinha nascido. Desde então, os Casals e os Calçó vivem se enfrentando em uma guerra sem fim. Alguns dias depois, Marta volta às aulas da universidade e percebe que o novo professor de quem todas estão falando é, na verdade, aquele garoto que conheceu no vagão do trem, o garoto do qual seu pai não a deixou se aproximar. Mesmo contra todas as probabilidades, eles acabam se apaixonando e se deparam com um caminho cheio de obstáculos, segredos, dor e luta através da qual tentam mudar o seu próprio futuro. Mas quando quase estavam conseguindo... Uma história de amor e amizade que atravessa Paris e Barcelona, na qual o mundo universitário e o mundo da arte se misturam com uma versão moderna de Romeu e Julieta
Almost: 1 (Almost Ser.)
by Elisa Acquaviva Adriana Ls SwiftUn antico odio familiare vale più dell'amore? Marta e Ernest si incontrano nel vagone di un treno diretto a Barcellona. Parlano, si piacciono e lui le promette di invitarla a cena al loro arrivo. Ma quando il padre di lei lo vede, un vecchio odio tra famiglie, ancora molto presente, li fa separare. Era successo qualcosa tra le due famiglie ancora prima che lei nascesse. Da allora, i Casals e i Calçó vivono affrontandosi in una guerra continua. Quando Marta inizia le lezioni all'università qualche giorno dopo, si rende conto che il nuovo professore di cui tutte parlano è in realtà quel ragazzo che ha conosciuto in quel vagone, a cui suo padre non la lascia avvicinarsi. Anche se sembrano avere il mondo contro, finiscono per innamorarsi l'uno dell'altra e inizia così un cammino tortuoso, pieno di segreti, dolore e lotte per cercare di cambiare il loro futuro, anteponendolo all'odio di lunga data tra le loro famiglie. Ma quando stanno quasi per riuscirci... Una storia di amore e amicizia a cavallo tra Parigi e Barcellona, in cui il mondo dell'arte e quello universitario si incrociano in un Romeo e Giulietta dei giorni nostri.
Almost: 1 (Almost Ser.)
by Adriana Ls SwiftDoes the hatred between families weight more than love? Marta and Ernest meet on a train wagon on their way to Barcelona. They talk, they like each other and he promises to invite her for dinner when they arrive. But, when her father sees him, the past hatred between families is still very present and splits them apart. Something happened between both families when she was not even born yet. Since then, the Casals and the Calços are in an endless war. When days later, Marta, starts her classes at the university, she finds out that the new professor everyone is talking about is actually the guy she met in that wagon, the one her father didn’t want to get near her. Even when it seems they have everything against them, they both fall in love and a path full of dark secrets, pain and struggles begins when they try to change their own future, fighting against the hate between their families. But, when they’re almost getting it… A story of love and friendship between Paris and Barcelona, where the world of art and university combines with a new Romeo and Juliet.
Almost: No More (Almost #4)
by Adriana Ls SwiftEvery story has it's end... Marta and Ernest never thought that things could get to complicate so much. The family hatred was always a big impediment, but with each passing day they notice that all this can end up blowing up in a more than violent way for both of them. They know that they're risking even their lives, but they want to keep trying it until the last second. Violent deaths, deceivings, disappointments... And even so, both of them always manage a see a silver lining, even though everything's turning black. Paris, the future of both of them, was never so close and so far away at the same time... How to survive when people around you hates with such intensity as to want to end the life of anyone who gets on the way?
Almost: Together (Almost #3)
by Adriana Ls SwiftThe danger from the past is more present than ever. Marta feels abandoned by Ernest, which had to leave to Paris for her to live. Everybody tells Marta to forget him, but she doesn't stop trying to get in contact with him. Marta and Ernest will face whatever they have to to be tegether, to fight what they have to fight, but the shadow of the famiy hatred is too wife, and the families of the two of them seem willing to do anything to not let things change When you know that even your own family would be willing to finish you off, you notice that not all the time love is enough for anyone.
Almost: in Love (2) (Almost series #2)
by Adriana Ls SwiftA modern Romeo and Juliet with family hatred, lies, intrigues, where the main characters risk their own lives to be together. Ernest is denounced for harrassment and that is about to completely sink him. He who has always taken his profession seriously and has an infinite respect for his students, is suddenly caught onthe street and being pointed out for something he is not. Marta has to choose to in between believing her friend or following what her heart tells her, and she starts to realize that not everything in life is so simple as she believed it was up till recently. If she saves Ernest from going to jail, the whole world will find out about their relation, bringing a log of problems to both of them. And Marta isn't physically not mentally prepared for something like that. More problems, more hard decisions to take, more love and more hate in between families, where the past starts to take shape until almost drowning the present.
Aloha Fantasy
by Devon Vaughn ArcherAward-winning photographer Danica Austin is the essence of urban chic. But with her love life going nowhere fast, she's more than ready to swap houses for a month in Hawaii. The minute her plane touches down on exotic Hilo, Danica can't wait to check out the social scene and catch some breathtaking sunsets. Until gorgeous real estate investor Boyd Reed comes into the picture to stake his claim on the house...and her heart!If this stunning stranger thinks she can just move into Boyd's jointly owned waterfront property, she can think again! Although he must admit: his temporary tenant is one irresistible woman. Sharing passion under tropical skies is making Boyd believe in the power of love. But Danica's not sure she wants to make Hawaii her home. If only he can just persuade her to spend the rest of her days and nights with him in their one-of-a-kind island paradise....
Aloha Party
by H. D. NelsWhen Jake's sister arranges for him to attend her aloha party, a kind of Christmas in October, he is sad and concerned. Lynn has cancer and this may be the last time he will see his beloved older sister. In an effort to heal some of the rifts in their family, he calls his estranged brother Ron and tells him about Lynn's condition.Lynn asks Jake to keep her brother-in-law Mitchell company for the duration of the visit. When he arrives, Jake is first stunned to discover Ron there, he and Lynn having made up their differences. As an extra bonus, Jake is absolutely smitten by the gorgeous Mitchell.A few weeks later, Mitchell flies out to visit Jake. Although their mutual attraction can't be denied, Mitchell is several years older than Jake, which may be a problem. By the time Christmas rolls around, Lynn is very weak and Jake and Mitchell rush to her side. Will there be good news to share with Lynn? And does she have one more surprise for Jake, too?
Aloha Rose
by Lisa CarterWhen Laney Carrigan sets out to find her birth family, her only clue is the Hawaiian quilt--a red rose snowflake appliquéd on a white background--in which she was found wrapped as an infant. Centering her search on the Big Island and battling fears of rejection, Laney begins a painstaking journey toward her true heritage. Kai Barnes, however, is determined to protect the people he's come to regard as family. He thinks Laney is nothing more than a gold digger and blocks every move she makes toward her Hawaiian family. As their conflict escalates, it puts at risk the one thing that Kai and Laney both want most--a family.
Aloha Rose
by Lisa CarterWhen Laney Carrigan sets out to find her birth family, her only clue is the Hawaiian quilt--a red rose snowflake appliquéd on a white background--in which she was found wrapped as an infant. Centering her search on the Big Island and battling fears of rejection, Laney begins a painstaking journey toward her true heritage. Kai Barnes, however, is determined to protect the people he's come to regard as family. He thinks Laney is nothing more than a gold digger and blocks every move she makes toward her Hawaiian family. As their conflict escalates, it puts at risk the one thing that Kai and Laney both want most--a family.
Aloha With Love
by Terence Brody Lindy MillerFrom the screenwriter of Rescuing Madison and A Lesson in Romance on Hallmark Soon to be a Motion Picture Produced by Oren Kamara/Fade to Black Films, Brian Bird of When Calls the Heart (Hallmark), and Branscombe Richmond. Starring Trevor Donovan and Tiffany Smith After a tough week that includes losing a big job opportunity and being dumped by her long-term boyfriend, Jenna Burke receives word that her beloved Aunt May passed away. Traveling back to her Hawaiian hometown for the reading of the will, Jenna discovers she and her sister have inherited May's dilapidated Victorian home on desirable beachfront land. The sisters can do whatever they want with the property, but there's one catch: the house must be renovated before it can be sold, and Jenna has to oversee the work. Their Aunt even stipulated the contractor for the job—Ben Fletcher—who has a gift for making things beautiful again. He also has another skill: driving Jenna crazy. Jenna vows to sell the property the moment the job is done. But as Aunt May's broken old house starts to feel like home again, Jenna is torn between the life she's been chasing in the city, and the one she'd left behind.
Alondra
by Gina FemiaA contemporary YA debut from award-winning playwright Gina Femia, Alondra is a coming-of-age story of friendship and romance, about a bisexual teen girl and her friends wrestling their way through the summer--sometimes on the playgrounds of Coney Island, sometimes with their feelings and at home. Sixteen-year-old Alonda loves professional wrestling. So when she meets a group of teens with aspirations of wrestling fame in her Coney Island neighborhood, she couldn’t be happier. So as the ragtag team works to put on a show to remember, Alonda sheds her old self behind and becomes Alondra—the Fearless One. But with her conflicting feelings for King, the handsome leader of their group, and Lexi, the girl with the beautiful smile, Alonda has to ask herself: can she be as fearless outside of the ring as she is inside it?
Alone in the Classroom
by Elizabeth HayIn a small prairie school in 1929, Connie Flood helps a backward student, Michael Graves, learn how to read. Observing them and darkening their lives is the principal, Parley Burns, whose strange behaviour culminates in an attack so disturbing its repercussions continue to the present day. Connie's niece, Anne, tells the story. Impelled by curiosity about her dynamic, adventurous aunt and her more conventional mother, she revisits Connie's past and her mother's broken childhood. In the process she unravels the enigma of Parley Burns and the mysterious, and unrelated, deaths of two young girls.
Alone in the Classroom
by Elizabeth HayIn a small prairie school in 1929, Connie Flood helps a backward student, Michael Graves, learn how to read. Observing them and darkening their lives is the principal, Parley Burns, whose strange behaviour culminates in an attack so disturbing its repercussions continue to the present day. Connie's niece, Anne, tells the story. Impelled by curiosity about her dynamic, adventurous aunt and her more conventional mother, she revisits Connie's past and her mother's broken childhood. In the process she unravels the enigma of Parley Burns and the mysterious, and unrelated, deaths of two young girls.
Alone in the Dark
by CoffmanWhen her dying father confesses that he is not her biological father -- and that he has a twin -- Washington, D.C., morning news anchor Ellery O'Brien is desperate for answers. Plagued by a recurring nightmare in which a blood-covered woman who has been stabbed repeatedly by a killer, staggers down the staircase of a beautiful old house, Ellery travels to her late mother's hometown -- Agarita Springs, Texas -- not realizing until she arrives that she has rented the very house she sees in her dreams. No one in town wants to dig up the past, but rancher Clint Littleton begins to help Ellery and white-hot attraction sparks between them. The nightmares, however, persist. And each time, before Ellery awakes, she sees an increasingly terrifying image: just a little more of the killer's face. . . New York Times bestselling author Elaine Coffman switches gears with pulse-pounding results in her first novel of heart-stopping romantic suspense.
Alone in the Dark
by Karen RoseThe New York Times bestselling author of Closer Than You Think returns with a breathtaking new novel of suspense in the Cincinnati series--one that crosses the line between danger and desire, and justice and revenge.<P><P> Homicide Detective Scarlett Bishop has seen enough bad guys slip through the cracks and innocent victims go unavenged to know that good doesn't always prevail. So far she's been able to lock away her rage and her vigilante fantasies. That lock is about to break. Former Army Ranger Marcus O'Bannion is a fierce champion of victims' rights. His secret past gives him good reason. He believes he's seen the depths of human depravity, but then his investigation into the murder of a young girl who once asked for his help lures him and Scarlett down a dark, dark road--and straight into the crosshairs of a dangerous, powerful underground ring that deals in human trafficking. To stop them, Scarlett and Marcus have to be just as cunning and just as ruthless. But first they have to make it out alive.From the Paperback edition.
Alone in the Dark (Cavanaugh Justice #8)
by Marie FerrarellaHeck, the reclusive officer hardly spoke to anyone otherthan his faithful K-9 companion. So what harm could comefrom Patience Cavanaugh letting the haunted rebel protecther from a dangerous stalker? She might be a veterinarian,but Patience had enough cop sense from the rest of herfamily to know that her life was on the line and Brady Coltranejust might be the one to save it. So despite the fact thatone look at her brooding bodyguard in blue made her hearttrip, wasn't she safer in Brady's embrace than standing thereall alone?
Alone in the Dark (Cincinnati Series #2)
by Karen RoseIn ALONE IN THE DARK, Karen Rose - the Sunday Times bestselling author of CLOSER THAN YOU THINK - returns with a breath-taking new novel in the Cincinnati series - would you cross the line between danger and desire, justice and revenge? A desperate hunt to find a young girl's killer is about to turn deadly...Former Army Ranger Marcus O'Bannion and homicide cop Scarlett Bishop have met only briefly but when Scarlett receives a phone call in the middle of the night, she immediately recognises the hauntingly smooth voice asking her to meet him in one of Cincinnati's roughest areas. On arriving, Scarlett finds the body of a seventeen-year-old Asian girl and Marcus injured. A fierce champion of victims' rights, Marcus claims the young woman was working for an affluent local family and the last time he saw her she was terrified, abused, and clearly in need of help. Having agreed to meet her, both Marcus and the young woman were targeted for death.As they investigate, Scarlett and Marcus are pulled into the dangerous world of human trafficking where they soon realise they are going to have to become as ruthless as those they are hunting. Because if they don't, how many other girls may end up alone in the dark?(P)2015 Headline Digital
Alone in the Dark (Cincinnati Series #2)
by Karen RoseIn ALONE IN THE DARK, Karen Rose - the Sunday Times bestselling author of CLOSER THAN YOU THINK - returns with a breath-taking new novel in the Cincinnati series - would you cross the line between danger and desire, justice and revenge? A desperate hunt to find a young girl's killer is about to turn deadly...Former Army Ranger Marcus O'Bannion and homicide cop Scarlett Bishop have met only briefly but when Scarlett receives a phone call in the middle of the night, she immediately recognises the hauntingly smooth voice asking her to meet him in one of Cincinnati's roughest areas. On arriving, Scarlett finds the body of a seventeen-year-old Asian girl and Marcus injured. A fierce champion of victims' rights, Marcus claims the young woman was working for an affluent local family and the last time he saw her she was terrified, abused, and clearly in need of help. Having agreed to meet her, both Marcus and the young woman were targeted for death.As they investigate, Scarlett and Marcus are pulled into the dangerous world of human trafficking where they soon realise they are going to have to become as ruthless as those they are hunting. Because if they don't, how many other girls may end up alone in the dark?