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Son, This Is Your CEO Daddy: Volume 9 (Volume 9 #9)
by Jiao WoLinKouMenFour years ago, an accident forced Chen Xi to leave home. Four years later, he was actually captured by the man when he returned with the treasure. "Wild man, let go of me." Chen Xi looked at Jiang Mo Chuan, who was pulling her pants up with a hint of anger in her eyes. "Wild woman, the child hasn't been fed yet." Jiang Mo Chuan looked at Chen Xi speechlessly. Love …
Sonata
by A. F. HenleyAt thirty-six, Ian feels done with the world. When a night at a bar goes as poorly as expected, he wants only to return home to be miserable in peace. Instead, he encounters Jordan. Hot, young, and interested, Jordan is everything Ian's ever wanted and nothing he believes himself capable of actually obtaining.Jordan has enough going on in his life trying to scrape together a living for himself and his autistic son. When he meets Ian, all he wants is a brief, erotic moment and nothing else.But fate throws them together again and again, and Ian finds himself determined to do whatever it takes to give their story a happy ending -- no matter what secrets Jordan's past has waiting for him.
Sonata para Beatrice (Las Dankworth #Volumen 1)
by Claudia CardozoUn amor capaz de derribar mil y un obstáculos para encontrar la felicidad. La primera entrega de la serie de época «Las Dankworth». Cinco hermanas. Cinco personalidades diferentes atravesadas por un mismo sentimiento: el amor en sus distintas formas de expresión. Joven, entusiasta y con un particular talento para la cocina, Beatrice Dankworth, la mayor de cinco hermanas, debe dejar su hogar en Stratford para ayudar a los suyos. Gracias a los contactos de su madre, termina como asistente de cocina en la mansión de los Havilland, una familia cuyos miembros resultan tan curiosos como interesantes. Y sin duda, el más atractivo de ellos es Conrad. Apuesto, brillante y considerado un pianista prodigio, Conrad Havilland pudo haber tenido el mundo a sus pies, pero un terrible accidente frustra todas sus ilusiones. Incapacitado para volver a tocar y con las secuelas del accidente como un constante recordatorio de su desgracia, se convierte en un ser amargado a quien incluso su propia familia apenas tolera. Cuando Beatrice y Conrad se conocen, se desata una guerra sin cuartel entre ambos, pero con el tiempo, según cada uno va dejando caer sus defensas y descubre al extraordinario ser humano que es el otro, no podrán evitar enamorarse. Sin embargo, ambos tendrán que decidir si están dispuestos a derribar las barreras que se les presenten y entregarse al amor. «Hacía tiempo que deseaba tener en mis manos novelas así, de raigambre victoriana, donde mujeres valientes tuvieran que abrirse paso en una sociedad de costumbres rígidas y espíritu condenatorio. Y que todas ellas sean, además, hermanas y nacidas en un ambiente rural, dotadas sólo de la fuerza de su corazón para sobrevivir, le otorga a esta serie un atractivo que ya es universal. ¡Dejemos entrar a las Dankworth y feliz lectura para todos!» Gloria V. Casañas
Song and Key (Dreamspun Beyond #11)
by Alix Bekins Connie BaileyA Men From GLEN MissionSo-called monsters won’t hold these spies back! For two secret agents on a mission to a secluded Romanian village, the toughest fight they face may not be against the folktale monsters lurking in the foggy mountains and old ruins, but against their unlikely attraction to each other. Keller Key is the top operative at the covert Global Law Enforcement Network—and boy does he know it. Sexy half-Ukrainian, half-Korean Sevastyan Song is a close second. When the agents go undercover to investigate an old friend’s suspicious death, it soon becomes clear something sinister is afoot in the ancient forest and decrepit abbey. If an evil organization doesn’t spell the end of them, the angry locals might. But if they’re going to conquer their enemies, they need to keep their hands off each other and their minds on the case, in a rivals-to-lovers paranormal mash-up that gives new meaning to spy-on-spy action.
Song for a Cowboy (Kings of Country #2)
by Sasha SummersCountry star Emmy Lou King is singing the blues over the cowboy who got away...Emmy Lou King's whole family is legendary in country music. When she lands the opportunity to sing the American Football League anthem and serve on one of the AFL's anti-drug charities, she's sure she can handle working with Brock Watson. She was charmed by the cowboy once upon a time—and she's never loved anyone else—but she can handle it. Right?Brock Watson is feeling the pressure. From dealing with his father's declining health, to keeping their ranch running, staying in game-ready shape, and his dedication to the charity that changed his life, there's no time for anything else. Emmy Lou included. After six years, he'd like to think she couldn't mess with his head anymore. But one look, one smile—and he knows she's as dangerous as ever. He can't resist her—he never could.The more time Emmy Lou spends with Brock, the harder it is for them to keep their distance.Praise for Sasha Summers's cowboy romances:"Romance that will keep you reading into the night."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author, for Jace"The combination of romantic and familial drama in this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the country music world is sure to have readers coming back for more."—Publishers Weekly for Jace"Contemporary romance fans will definitely enjoy Summers's fast-paced, engrossing tale."—Booklist for Jace
Song for a Lifetime
by Mary Haskell CurtisA success on stage. A failure at love. There&’s only one song worth singing for this star, but it may tear her heart in two. Using her stunning looks and hypnotically beautiful voice, Marcy Hanson achieved success beyond what she had imagined. But Dirk's charm pervaded her thoughts, leaving her paralyzed by love. Dirk, back to reclaim his love, bursts back into Marcy's life as disruptively as he left, but he brings more than flowers and the promise of romance. He brings a choice: his love for her or her love for music. Now Marcy must choose what part of her heart to follow. Which will she give up?
Song from the Sea
by Katherine KingsleyIn a spellbinding tale that sweeps from a rugged Greek island to the scandal and intrigue of Regency England, bestselling author Katherine Kingsley gives us a man haunted by the past, a woman without a future--and a seduction that begins amid the howling winds of a storm-tossed sea. Grown to womanhood on the lush Greek island of Corfu, Callista Melbourne reluctantly sails to England to honor part of her father’s dying wish, but is also determined to defy his final request and escape the dreaded fate of an arranged marriage. Before she reaches the shores of England a fierce storm blows her from the deck of the ship and into the sea to face seemingly certain death. Yet here she was now, ensconced in a bedroom in Stanton Abbey, staring into the eyes of a mesmerizing stranger--without the slightest idea of where he’d come from…or of who she was. To Adam Carlyle, Fifth Marquess of Vale, she was the most captivating creature he had ever pulled from the sea. She called herself Calliope, but he soon uncovered her true identity. To save her from marrying a scheming fortune hunter, the widowed nobleman broke his own sacred vow never to risk his heart again. But how could he protect his new bride from the dangers of his own past…or himself from a scandalous passion that would tempt him to risk everything to answer the call of Callie’s love?
Song from the Sea
by Katherine KingsleyA man haunted by the past meets a woman who can&’t remember her own in a romance spanning from Regency England to the Greek isle of Corfu . . . Having grown up wild and carefree on the rugged Greek island of Corfu, Callista Melbourne reluctantly sails to England to honor her father&’s dying wish. But before she reaches her destination, a fierce storm knocks her from the ship to face certain death in the icy grip of the ocean. When she finally awakens, in Stanton Abbey, she doesn&’t know who she is any more than she knows the handsome stranger caring for her. When Adam Carlyle pulled the unconscious woman from the sea, she was the most beautiful thing he&’d ever seen. Concerned by her amnesia, he figures out Callista&’s true identity, and becomes determined to save her from her looming marriage to a scheming fortune hunter. But Adam&’s own heart carries a heavy burden, and he&’s not sure he can protect his new love from the dangers of his past . . . &“Katherine Kingsley is a miracle worker, a writer who understands the map of the human heart.&” —RT Book Reviews
Song of Blood & Stone: Earthsinger Chronicles, Book One (Earthsinger #1)
by L. Penelope"Wonderful characters, unique setting, and an engaging romance set against the backdrop of ancient magic. I can't wait to see what L. Penelope will do next."--Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling authorL. Penelope's Song of Blood & Stone is a treacherous, thrilling, epic fantasy about an outcast drawn into a war between two powerful rulers. Orphaned and alone, Jasminda lives in a land where cold whispers of invasion and war linger on the wind. Jasminda herself is an outcast in her homeland of Elsira, where her gift of Earthsong is feared. When ruthless soldiers seek refuge in her isolated cabin, they bring with them a captive--an injured spy who threatens to steal her heart. Jack's mission behind enemy lines to prove that the Mantle between Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall nearly cost him his life, but he is saved by the healing Song of a mysterious young woman. Now he must do whatever it takes to save Elsira and its people from the True Father and he needs Jasminda's Earthsong to do it. They escape their vicious captors and together embark on a perilous journey to save the land and to uncover the secrets of the Queen Who Sleeps.Thrust into a hostile society, Jasminda and Jack must rely on one another even as secrets jeopardize their bond. As an ancient evil gains power, Jasminda races to unlock a mystery that promises salvation. The fates of two nations hang in the balance as Jasminda and Jack must choose between love and duty to fulfill their destinies and end the war."Prepare to be hooked. Song of Blood & Stone is brimming with captivating lore, unique magic, and plot-turns you never saw coming. L. Penelope has written your next fantasy obsession." --Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of The Loom Saga
Song of Her Heart
by Irene BrandAs a teenager, Norah Williamson believed she had a calling from God, but she had put everything on hold for the sake of her family. Now her obligations were over, and she was finally ready to pursue her own dreams.Widower Mason King had lost all hope of ever seeing his dreams come true—dreams of a Christian wife, and of children growing up to inherit his family’s ranch. The emotions his new cook, Norah, stirred in him were the last thing he’d ever expected to feel again.But whatever Norah and Mason had planned, it looked as though both their futures were in the capable hands of a higher power.
Song of Isabel: A Novel
by Ida CurtisLady Isabel is just twelve years old when Lord Chetwynd rescues her from being raped by warriors in his company. When they meet eight years later, each has a good reason for entering an arranged marriage. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to the court of King Louis. On the way, danger from enemies on the journey brings them closer together; when they arrive at court, rivalry and intrigue nearly parts them. Ultimately, however, they survive these trials through their own native wit and charm—and gain new respect and love for one another. Rich with historical detail and drama, Song of Isabel is a compelling novel of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue.
Song of Renewal
by Emily Sue HarveySong of Renewal received glowing acclaim upon its hardcover release. Now, Emily Sue Harvey has dramatically expanded this extraordinarily touching work to allow us to experience its riches at new levels.The Wakefields seem to have everything. Garrison is a hugely successful graphic artist. Liza is an active member of the community and a patron of the arts. Their 16-year-old daughter Angel is bright, beautiful, and a gifted dancer. At the same time, though, they have traded away many of their dreams. Garrison gave up a future as an accomplished painter to make money. Liza suspended her own dancing career to raise a family. And Angel is setting aside her ambitions to live her mother's dream.When Angel gets into a car accident that kills her first love, the Wakefields' lives turn on a dime. While Angel lies in a coma from which even the best prognosis is devastating, Garrison and Liza sit by her side, their once-passionate marriage in tatters. As their heartache over Angel builds, Garrison and Liza struggle to rediscover who they once were-and who they were meant to be. They come to realize that it will take everything they have within themselves to heal Angel, heal their hearts, and renew the power of their love.At once romantic, inspiring, and empowering, Song of Renewal is a rare bauble of a novel, one with something to say to every family.
Song of Rhanna
by Christine Marion FraserSecure in the loving contentment of her marriage to Lorn, Ruth felt her happiness was complete. And she was thrilled to hear that her oldest friend, Rachel, planned a visit to Rhanna. Now a successful composer and concert violinist, Rachel was coming back to her native island for a summer's rest. To Ruth's surprise, Lorn was strangely unenthusiastic about their childhood friend's return. Rachel's arrival was to bring Ruth more heartache than she could ever have imagined, and would estrange her from the island community she loved. Yet no matter how far she travelled, the Song of Rhanna would always be calling her home . . .The fifth book in the popular series about Hebridean island life.
Song of Rhanna
by Christine Marion FraserSecure in the loving contentment of her marriage to Lorn, Ruth felt her happiness was complete. And she was thrilled to hear that her oldest friend, Rachel, planned a visit to Rhanna. Now a successful composer and concert violinist, Rachel was coming back to her native island for a summer's rest. To Ruth's surprise, Lorn was strangely unenthusiastic about their childhood friend's return. Rachel's arrival was to bring Ruth more heartache than she could ever have imagined, and would estrange her from the island community she loved. Yet no matter how far she travelled, the Song of Rhanna would always be calling her home . . .The fifth book in the popular series about Hebridean island life.
Song of Seduction
by Carrie LoftyTormented by guilt. Haunted by scandal. Freed by love. Austria, 1804Eight years ago, composer Arie De Voss claimed his late mentor's final symphony as his own and became an icon. But fame has a price: fear of discovery now poisons his attempts to compose a redemptive masterpiece. Until a new muse appears, intoxicating and inspiring him. . . Mathilda Heidel renounced her own musical gift to marry, seeking a quiet life to escape the shame surrounding her birth. Sudden widowhood finds her tempted by song once more. An unexpected introduction to her idol, Arie De Voss, renews Mathilda's passion for the violin-and ignites a passion for the man himself. But when lust and lies reach a crescendo, Arie will be forced to choose: love or truth?
Song of Song
by L. J. LabartheIt is the year 2275, and though some consider Earth a paradise, for most people on the planet or her outer-world colonies, it's anything but. Dex is a Boxie--a genetically engineered human created for the sole purpose of caring for wealthy bio-humans. His best and only friend is an AI cat named Manx, a secret Dex keeps from all around him. While he knows little about his sexuality, he's attracted to Song. Song designs ships that traverse deep space and has created the first fully sentient vessel called Fa'a. When he hears of a plot to capture Fa'a for nefarious purposes, Song flees Earth with a small band of misfits. Meanwhile, Dex's fear of losing Manx drives him to take the cat and escape on a transport. Song and Dex are brought together by chance. Just as their relationship blossoms from cautious and shy to romantic and erotic, new dangers threaten to destroy not only their love but also Fa'a, their friends, Manx, and all they care about.
Song of Unmaking (White Magic #2)
by Caitlin BrennanIn this second entry of a romantic fantasy trilogy, a mage and her lover must heal themselves of dark magic before they can protect their world from evil.Striving to save the Aurelian Empire, Valeria reached for too much power too quickly and a darkness has rooted inside her. Unable to confess the truth, Valeria turns to Kerrec, her former mentor, one of the elite Riders from the Mountain, home of the gods. But Kerrec, too, is deeply wounded and his darkness may be even deeper than hers—and he is refusing to face it. Until his weakness nearly destroys the Riders and their immortal white stallions . . .As Kerrec is sent from the Mountain on a desperate quest for healing, Valeria is forbidden to follow. But compelled by a power she cannot understand and encouraged by her own stallion, she shadows Kerrec on a perilous mission.The patterns of deception and secrets have been woven, the threats of war and unrest spread throughout the land, the barbarian hordes return and once more it is Valeria—and Kerrec—who must gather their strength and their wounded magic to protect all that they believe in. . . .But who will believe in them?Praise for Song of Unmaking“The battle scenes are magnificent, the characters are realistic, and the storyline is pure magic; readers will eagerly await the next book in this tantalizing series.” —Harriet Klausner“A world easy to immerse myself in. . . . [The story] was well-written, had a well-rounded and thought out world, well-characterized, and emotional.” —Laurie Ryan, author of the Willow Bay novels and the Earth Legacy series
Song of the Abyss (Tower of Winds)
by Makiia LucierAncient grievances, long-held grudges, and dangerous magic combine in this sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Rachel Hartman. As the granddaughter of a famed navigator, seventeen-year-old Reyna has always lived life on her own terms, despite those who say a girl could never be an explorer for the royal house of St. John del Mar. She is determined to prove them wrong, and as she returns home after a year-long expedition, she knows her dream is within reach. No longer an apprentice, instead: Reyna, Master Explorer. But when menacing raiders attack her ship, those dreams are pushed aside. Reyna’s escape is both desperate and dangerous, and when next she sees her ship, a mystery rises from the deep. The sailors—her captain, her countrymen—have vanished. To find them, Reyna must use every resource at her disposal . . . including placing her trust in a handsome prince from a rival kingdom. Together they uncover a disturbing truth. The attack was no isolated incident. Troubling signs point to a shadowy kingdom in the north, and for once, the rulers of the Sea of Magdalen agree: something must be done. But can Reyna be brave enough to find a way?
Song of the Brokenhearted: A Novel
by Sheila Walsh Cindy Martinusen ColomaAva has a loving family, a beautiful house, and a solid faith. Suddenly, her ideal life will be completely broken . . . in the best of ways.Ava’s life is full of great things. Her daughter is getting married to just the right guy, her husband’s company has kept them financially successful for years, her son is thriving as a high-school football player, and the ministry she started is keeping her busy as she reaches out to those with “broken hearts.”Then it all falls apart. Ava’s safe world becomes unanchored, and she is forced to face the childhood she’s run away from her entire life. Just as she’s trying to sift through the pieces, the doorbell rings and Ava is confronted with the surprise of her life.Ava must set out on a journey that takes her back home. Along the way, she encounters God in new and unexpected ways. She sees she's been hiding her brokenness behind good deeds and the comforts of a safe life. Learning what it means to lose it all is just the start of Ava’s journey—as is the new song God is writing on her heart.
Song of the Crimson Flower
by Julie C. DaoFrom the acclaimed author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns comes a fantastical new tale of darkness and love, in which magical bonds are stronger than blood.Will love break the spell? After cruelly rejecting Bao, the poor physician's apprentice who loves her, Lan, a wealthy nobleman's daughter, regrets her actions. So when she finds Bao's prized flute floating in his boat near her house, she takes it into her care, not knowing that his soul has been trapped inside it by an evil witch, who cursed Bao, telling him that only love will set him free. Though Bao now despises her, Lan vows to make amends and help break the spell. Together, the two travel across the continent, finding themselves in the presence of greatness in the forms of the Great Forest's Empress Jade and Commander Wei. They journey with Wei, getting tangled in the webs of war, blood magic, and romance along the way. Will Lan and Bao begin to break the spell that's been placed upon them? Or will they be doomed to live out their lives with black magic running through their veins?In this fantastical tale of darkness and love, some magical bonds are stronger than blood.
Song of the Dead (Reign of the Fallen #2)
by Sarah Glenn MarshThe Dead must stay buried.Karthia is nothing like it used to be. The kingdom's borders are open for the first time in nearly three hundred years, and raising the dead has been outlawed. Odessa is determined to explore the world beyond Karthia's waters, hoping to heal a heart broken in more ways than she can count. But with Meredy joining the ocean voyage, vanquishing her sorrow will be a difficult task.Despite the daily reminder of the history they share, Odessa and Meredy are fascinated when their journey takes them to a land where the Dead rule the night and dragons roam the streets. Odessa can't help being mesmerized by the new magic--and by the girl at her side. But just as she and Meredy are beginning to explore the new world, a terrifying development in Karthia summons them home at once. Growing political unrest on top of threats from foreign invaders means Odessa and Meredy are thrust back into the lives they tried to leave behind while specters from their past haunt their tenuous relationship. Gathering a force big enough to ward off enemies seems impossible, until one of Queen Valoria's mages creates a weapon that could make them invincible. As danger continues to mount inside the palace, Odessa fears that without the Dead, even the greatest invention won't be enough to save their fates.In this enthralling, heartrending sequel to Reign of the Fallen, Odessa faces the fight of her life as the boundaries between the Dead and the living are challenged in a way more gruesome than ever before.
Song of the Exile: A Novel
by Kiana DavenportIn this epic, original novel in which Hawaii's fierce, sweeping past springs to life, Kiana Davenport, author of the acclaimed Shark Dialogues, draws upon the remarkable stories of her people to create a timeless, passionate tale of love and survival, tragedy and triumph, survival and transcendence. In spellbinding, sensual prose, Song of the Exile follows the fortunes of the Meahuna family--and the odyssey of one resilient man searching for his soul mate after she is torn from his side by the forces of war. From the turbulent years of World War II through Hawaii's complex journey to statehood, this mesmerizing story presents a cast of richly imagined characters who rise up magnificent and forceful, redeemed by the spiritual power and the awesome beauty of their islands.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Song of the Fireflies
by J. A. Redmerski"I loved every last word! Beautiful, heartfelt, consuming--I couldn't put it down. There's pure magic in J. A. Redmerski's pen." --- KATY EVANS, New York Times bestselling author of the REAL series From the New York Times bestselling author of The Edge of Never and The Edge of AlwaysTHE TRUTH WILL SET THEM FREEBrayelle Bates has always been a force of nature. Even as a child, Bray's wild and carefree spirit intimidated everyone around her. The only person who's ever truly understood her is her best friend, Elias Kline. Though every fiber of her being wants to stay with Elias forever, Bray can't bear the thought of him discovering her agonizing history. She's done everything she can to keep him at arm's length, including moving away. But their undying bond was too strong a pull to deny, and Bray couldn't survive without him. Now she's back home with Elias, and things have never felt more right--until one night changes everything. Elias vowed never to be separated from Bray again. So when she decides to flee in a desperate attempt to escape her fate, Elias knows he must go with her. As the two try to make the most of their circumstance, taking up with a reckless group of new friends, Elias soon realizes there's a darkness driving Bray he can't ignore. Now in order to save her, he'll have to convince Bray to accept the consequences of their reality--even if it means losing her. (95,000 words)New Adult Romance
Song of the Lighthouse
by Barbara SchinkoA lighthouse called "Love Song": Over generations, on Amhrán Grá on the south-western coast of Ireland, three young women fight for their love. Alvy, the first lighthouse warden and lover of the pirate Macallis. Goldstar, the sole survivor of a shipwreck. And Bee, Goldstar's granddaughter, a talented musician who only wanted to take some time off in order to find her way back to music. But when she meets the mysterious Owen Macallis, it doesn't take her long to realize that her fate is entwined with the love songs of the past ...