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Spontaneous: A Spicy Black Romance Novel (Peachtree Private Investigators)
by Brenda JacksonOne unforgettable night leads to so much more in this spicy fake relationship romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.When Kimani Cannon and Duan Jeffries cross paths for the first time, she knows he&’s the best kind of trouble. She&’s been burned before and isn't looking for anything serious right now, but he&’s charming, considerate, and handsome as sin. After one hot night together, they don&’t expect to see one another again…But when Kim needs a date to her mother&’s (fifth!) wedding, she knows Duan would be perfect for the job. To really show off to her family, they pretend to be engaged, but things get very real, very fast. Her head and heart are telling her to be careful, but the attraction between them is much more persuasive…Previously published.
Spooning Daisy (An Otter Bite Romance #1)
by Maggie McConnellIt's a long way from Seattle to Otter Bite, Alaska. But if one woman can survive the trip--and the locals--she just might find what her heart has been searching for.Her mango chutney is exquisite; her blueberry sauce is to die for. But right now, Chef de Cuisine Daisy Moon is a woman without a kitchen--and without a fiancé. Unceremoniously dumped from her place of business and her relationship, Daisy sells her belongings, plus a few of her ex's, and packs her bags. Maybe smashing all the china in her former restaurant was a bad move. Stripped of her Golden Spoon for "un-chef-like" conduct, she is now blacklisted all over Seattle. Her sole job offer is from the Wild Man Lodge...in Otter Bite, Alaska. Too bad Daisy can't even get out of Dodge without incident. By the time she boards a ship for Alaska, she's got a trail of new troubles behind her, and suddenly Otter Bite is sounding pretty good. But the vessel turns into her own personal Titanic when a series of close encounters confirms her terrible taste in men--including one very good looking bad luck charm named Max Kendall. She vows to dedicate the rest of her days to chowders and brulée. Yet even Alaska isn't far enough away to shake the memories of the sexy shipmate who rocked her cabin--and her world. Thank goodness she's done with surprises--but they may not be done with her...
Sporchi segreti (Un'\indagine Di Cole Mcginnis Ser. #2)
by Rhys Ford Sara BenattiSeguito di Baci sporchi - Dirty KissUn'indagine di Cole McGinnisPer Cole McGinnis, ex poliziotto diventato investigatore privato, amare Kim Jae-Min non è sempre facile, perché Jae è riluttante a mostrare apertamente il suo orientamento sessuale. Al contrario, Cole non sa vivere in un altro modo, anche se capisce come si sente Jae. Gli uomini coreani che seguono la tradizione, infatti, non sono gay, perlomeno non quando possono essere scoperti. Ma Cole non può dedicare troppo tempo a sbrogliare i problemi del suo ragazzo. Ha un incarico da portare a termine. Quando una cantante di nome Scarlet chiede il suo aiuto per trovare Park Dae-Hoon, un coreano gay che è sparito quasi vent’anni prima, Cole si ritrova immerso nel mondo intricato delle ricche famiglie coreane, dove il dovere e la politica significano sacrificare la felicità per conservare imperi aziendali. Ben presto i cadaveri iniziano ad accumularsi senza un’apparente logica. A ogni passo che Cole fa verso il ritrovamento di Park Dae-Hoon, un’altra persona va incontro alla morte, e proprio qualcuno che Cole ama potrebbe essere la prossima vittima dell’assassino.
Sposa dolce sposa (Spose del Paradiso #2)
by Valentina Impellizzeri Vicky LoebelCOMMEDIA ROMANTICA CHE VI FARÀ ANDARE IN ESTASI Cresciuta nel paradiso tropicale di St. John, Ellie Green aveva tre obiettivi: studiare ecologia, salvare il pianeta e sposare Ryan Andersen, il ragazzo dei suoi sogni più grande di lei che abitava al Paradise Resort, a un passo da casa sua. Dieci anni dopo la vita universitaria di Ellie è a pezzi e il pianeta non è stato salvato, ma ha ancora la possibilità di sposare Ryan: deve solo aiutarlo ad abbattere la casa dove è cresciuta e costruire un casinò che distruggerà l'isola. Il miliardario Ryan Andersen ha tutto: carisma, donne e un talento naturale per avviare attività. Ma Ryan non è mai riuscito a tenersi un'attività, né una donna, troppo a lungo. Quando Ryan decide di investire la sua fortuna per creare un casinò di lusso, si ritrova fidanzato per sbaglio con l'ambientalista Ellie Green. Ma convincere Ellie a continuare quel progetto non sarà un problema. Sempre se lui non perde la testa e non s'innamora di lei…
Sposami ancora!
by Caroline Mickelson Alessandra LorenzoniAvendo lavorato in una cappella nuziale di Las Vegas per molti anni, Bella Johnson pensava di averle viste tutte per quanto riguarda i matrimoni improvvisati. Fino al mattino in cui si svegliò nel letto con un inglese bello e affascinante che aveva conosciuto solo il giorno prima e che ora sosteneva che fossero sposati. Né Bella né Colin avevano alcun ricordo del fatidico ‘sì’, ma i rispettivi nonni sostenevano che fosse tutto reale. Mentre cercava insieme al nuovo marito di scoprire la verità, Bella si rese conto che la verità è insidiosa: quello che la sua mente sperava avrebbero scoperto non coincideva affatto con quello che il suo cuore desiderava.
Sposami, per favore!
by Caroline Mickelson Alessandra LorenzoniQuando aveva lasciato il quartiere in cui era cresciuta, Ava McKenna aveva deciso che non si sarebbe mai guardata indietro. E ci era riuscita per dieci anni, finché Mateo Ortega, bello e affascinante ragazzo della porta accanto, era comparso per chiedere il suo aiuto. Mateo aveva bisogno di un favore: voleva una finta fidanzata e aveva pensato che Ava sarebbe stata perfetta per la commedia. Ava sentiva di dovere più di un favore alla famiglia Ortega ma guardando nei profondi occhi marrone di Mateo si rese conto che ripagare quel debito poteva mettere a rischio il suo cuore.
Spot Me (Work Out Series #1)
by Andrew GreyA Work Out StoryWorking out is a daily routine for Dan, who meets his friend Lonnie at the gym to lift weights. But breaking a sweat takes on a whole new meaning when Dan sees Gene, a professional bodybuilder, in the mirror. Dan knows it's a lost cause: he's forty and nursing a broken heart, nowhere in the same league as gorgeous Gene. Then at the gym the next day, Gene asks Dan if he can work out with him. A bet wins Dan a smoothie and conversation, which surprisingly leads to a date. Now Dan is faced with a dilemma: does he allow Gene to elbow his way into his life, or will he give up on the idea of a new relationship before it even starts?
Spotlight on Desire
by Anita BunkleyFor Jewel Blaine, the spotlight and her fans are all the family she'll ever need. She is the star of the popular daytime soapie The Proud and the Passionate, after all. After a high-profile breakup, Jewel has come up with her own call sheet: no romantic entanglements with cast members, producers and especially directors. But when the stage lights dim, Jewel secretly yearns for a sexy leading man to costar in her real life.Rugged, handsome Taye Elliott is new on set at P&P- this time behind the camera. Trained as a stuntman, but always with an eye on directing, Taye knows this is his big break. And he needs P&P's leading lady to trust him. But Jewel thinks he's better off pretending to break legs than really calling the shots. Taye's never shied away from a challenge and he's certainly not going to now. He's perfecting the scene of a lifetime-to direct Jewel on-screen...and love her off of it.
Spotlight on Love: 7 Romances of Fame & Fortune
by Casey Dawes Alicia Hunter Pace Stephanie Cage Monica Tillery Ellie Darkins Melinda Dozier Jennifer DecuirWe've turned the spotlight on seven couples who aren't pretending when it comes to setting their sights on fame. They're witty, they're sexy, but falling in love isn't in the script. Can they ignore the flash of the cameras and the roar of the applause long enough to find happy-ever-after off the red carpet?Forgiving Jackson: Country music superstar Jackson Beauford has returned home to Tennessee after a tragic concert fire to lick his wounds at his family estate, where Emory Lowell is trying to erase her own painful memories by running an event-planning business. As a passionate attraction flares between these two wounded souls, can they save more than just Beauford Bend?Hiding from Hollywood: Waitress Abby Richards is terrified when movie producer Ethan Walker walks into her diner. The last thing she wants is her name connected with his; her life is now about hiding from the tabloids. But when she's left without a safe place to stay, Ethan offers her sanctuary in his home, and Abby must decide whether she can finally stop running and trust Ethan with her secret.New York Minute: When rock star Diego Diaz flashes his bedroom eyes at shy accountant Veronica Bass during a wedding reception, she invents a cover story and leads him to the nearest hotel room. Diego's secrets are the kind that blow up any lasting relationship. Is their love destined to last for only a New York minute?Five of Hearts: As lead singer for the boy band Five of Hearts, Dean learned that women only want him for his money and fame. So he has a good reason for hiding his alter ego from his neighbor, Shannon, and everyone else in Scallop Shores. But the closer he gets to Shannon and her children, the more he realizes he may have made a big mistake.Perfect Partners: London's latest hit dance competition television show throws Lisa Darby and Redmond Carrington into each other's arms. The problem? These former flames aren’t looking for a repeat performance. Can they stay in step with their goals and ahead of their past?California Thyme: Mandy Parker has sworn to avoid the Hollywood scene that sucked in her mother, until she takes a gig to cater to a movie set. She soon finds herself helping sexy locations manager James Lubbock discover who is sabotaging his career and losing her heart in the process.The Confection Connection: Baker Carly Piper's only way to save her bakery is to partner with her rival on a TV reality show to produce a wedding cake for a wealthy bride. Is this a half-baked proposal, or will love be the icing on the cake?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Sprachlos (Speechless #1)
by Kim Fielding Anna DoeTravis Miller arbeitet als Mechaniker. Er hat eine Katze namens Elwood und ein nicht vorhandenes Liebesleben. Der einzige Lichtblick in dieser Tristesse ist der gutaussehende Gitarrist, an dem er manchmal nach der Arbeit auf seinem Heimweg vorbeikommt. Als er schließlich den Mut aufbringt, den Mann anzusprechen, erfährt er, dass der frühere Romanautor Drew Clifton an Aphasie leidet. Drew kann jedes Wort verstehen, das Travis sagt; aber er kann nicht mehr reden oder schreiben. Aus der anfänglichen Freundschaft der beiden einsamen Männer wird eine Liebesbeziehung. Aber ihre Kommunikationsschwierigkeiten sind nicht das einzige Hindernis, das sie überwinden müssen. Travis ist unerfahren in der Liebe und hat finanzielle Probleme. Und wenn es Worte sind, die zwischen den Menschen Brücken bauen - was soll Travis und Drew dann zusammenhalten?
Spree: Slayer Rising (Spree #2)
by Michael MorleyPart Two of a chilling five-part serial killer thriller for fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Jeffrey Deaver, and Harlan Coban. A madman is on the rampage in the Los Angeles streets. The City of Angels has become The City of Fear. And everyone from the Oval Office down wants a quick result. The heat is on Jake Mottram, head of the FBI's new Spree Killer Unit, and psychological profiler Angie Holmes to find the madman responsible. Until now, they've been great together. Both at work and in bed. But a killer is about to come between them, in ways that could cost them far more than their careers. Will they survive the spree about to come? SPREE Life and death in LA - like you've never seen it before.
Sprig Muslin
by Georgette HeyerA dashing man of honor. . . En route to propose to his sensible acquaintance Lady Hester, Sir Gareth Ludlow finds young, pretty Amanda wandering unattended and knows it is his duty to bring her back to her family. This turns out to be a challenge as Amanda seems to possess an imagination as intriguing as it is dangerous. A shocking refusal. . . Lady Hester stuns both him and her family when she refuses him. At her age, no one would expect her to turn down such an eligible suitor. But Lady Hester has met the indomitable Amanda. How can the quiet, intelligent Hester hope to compete with such a lively young lady? WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "Wonderful Heyer! You must read this one, really it's one of her best . . . charming and funny. " "Crisp, funny, and wonderful to read. " "The best Regency-era romance novel ever written . . . I had exactly the same reaction to Sprig Muslin that I had with Austen's Pride and Prejudice-an overwhelming sense of relief and satisfaction that it had ended in exactly the way I had wanted it to . . . So excellently done and such fun!" "Hilarious. I recommend Georgette Heyer to anyone in need of a bit of cheering up. " GEORGETTE HEYER wrote over fifty novels, including Regency romances, mysteries, and historical fiction. She was known as the Queen of Regency romance, and was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations.
Spring 2016 Young Adult Debut Novels
by Houghton Mifflin HarcourtFree exclusive sneak peeks at some of the hottest YA debuts! At Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers, nothing excites us more than discovering talented new authors. In the spring of 2016, we introduce four new writers, each with a story and style all her own. From a novice diver looking for answers at the bottom of the sea in The Art of Not Breathing to a time-traveling heroine searching for her mother in Into the Dim; from an honest look at the ups and downs of friendship in How It Ends to a first love complicated by family scandal in Suffer Love, these sneak-peek samplers will give you a taste of what is coming and leave you wanting more. Click the link at the end of each excerpt to download the full ebook.
Spring Affair (Seasons of Love #1)
by B. G. ThomasSeasons of Love: Book OneSloan McKenna is going through a tough time. His beloved mother has recently passed away, leaving him her house and beautiful garden. But should he keep the house? Sell it? To make matters worse, he's in love with one of his best friends, Asher, a man who can't (or won't) love him back. Sloan's neighbor, Max Turner, is married to an ambitious woman with far-reaching dreams, including moving the family to France. But Max is happy teaching at the local college and living in their nice, quiet town. Then he discovers his fourteen-year-old son is not only gay, but out and proud as well. That throws him into complete disarray, for more than one reason.... When Max's wife leaves on a two-month business trip to Paris, circumstances throw the two men together. As they become friends, Sloan finds himself falling in love with Max, who is completely unavailable... just like Asher. As for Max, he is discovering that both his son's coming out and his new friendship with Sloan are stirring up feelings he thought buried long ago. Spring is a time for rebirth--Is there any way the two men can find happiness and a new beginning?
Spring Break (The Maggie Skerritt Mysteries)
by Charlotte DouglasSPRING BREAKDOWNIt’s springtime again, and all P.I. Maggie Skerritt and her charmingly levelheaded business partner and fiancé, Bill Malcolm, can do is hope that rite of passage infamously known as spring break is quiet and painless. Luckily, as the week progresses, Maggie and Bill find the influx of college kids committing only minor offenses, albeit they’re piling up like empty kegs at a frat party.If only life could remain that simple...While the tourists wreak mostly harmless havoc, the murder of a woman and her possible connection to a local politician grabs all Maggie’s attention. And when that same connection leads her and Bill back to the unsolved case that changed-and still haunts-both their lives, Maggie suddenly wishes party patrol was all she had to worry about.
Spring Break at the Villa Hermes (Brandt and Donnelly Capers #4)
by Xavier MayneA Brandt and Donnelly Caper: Case File FourTroopers Ethan Brandt and Gabriel Donnelly celebrate the one-year anniversary of their engagement by flying south for a week of calm relaxation at the Villa Hermes, a gay boutique hotel on the beach. But when the rest of the guests turn out to be college guys on spring break (unwittingly booked into a gay hotel by a passive-aggressive travel agent), their week turns out to be anything but calm. Ted, one of the spring breakers, has harbored a crush on his roommate and best friend, Bark, since they met freshman year. Now, on their fourth and final spring break, Ted knows they must soon say good-bye. A lacrosse star and ladies' man, Bark has no idea Ted has fallen for him--until a storm forces the entire group underground for twenty-four hours of stress and truth-telling. Bark doesn't want to say good-bye to Ted at graduation either. He just didn't know how to put his feelings into words or if he could face the consequences of speaking them. Brandt and Donnelly help the college guys through their crisis by showing them what love between best friends can grow into. But Ted and Bark aren't the only spring-breakers with secrets.
Spring Bride
by Sandra MartonLANDON'S LEGACYWhen a will leads to a wedding....It's Kyra's turn:"My father's legacy allowed me to assert my independence after years of being the pampered Landon 'princess'. But I've discovered independence has its own problems. Antonio Rodrigo Cordoba del Rey will help me...but at a price! He wants to own me, body, heart and soul. Pride prevents me from calling on my family for help-but if I succumb to Antonio's terms, I know I'll never be free again!"This is the final story in Sandra Marton's gripping series, Landon's Legacy-where four hearts are unleashed by one man's bequest.
Spring Bride (Landon's Legacy #4)
by Sandra MartonYou can get swept away once again by this powerful, sizzling, bestselling story from Sandra Marton.The billionaire’s captiveAfter years of being dismissed as a ’pampered Landon princess’ Kyra Landon is enjoying her independence in the Caribbean—and then her bag is stolen! She’s relieved when a handsome businessman comes to her rescue, until she recognises him as Antonio Del Rey—the man who practically coined her nickname!For self-made tycoon Antonio everything has a price, and if Kyra wants his help she must work for him on his private island for a week. In the sultry heat of paradise the attraction between them reaches boiling point…and once Kyra succumbs to Antonio’s tantalising touch she knows she’ll never be free again… Book 4 in the Landon’s Legacy quartetOriginally published in 1996.
Spring Brides
by Judith Stacy Pam Crooks Cheryl ReavisThree Lovely Ladies Head West To Find A Groom!Three Brides and a Wedding Dress by Judith StacyMail-order bride Anna Kingsley journeys cross-country, and finds her groom has flown the coop! When his handsome cousin Cade Riker offers her a job as his housekeeper, will she find her happy ending in Cade's arms?The Winter Heart by Cheryl ReavisEastern miss Eleanor Hansen is eager for a fresh start teaching children in Wyoming. What she finds is a lawless land where revenge rules. Can she convince ranch hand Dan Ingram that his love is worth more than any vendetta?McCord's Destiny by Pam CrooksJuliette Blanchard's future depends on buying rancher Tru McCord's land. But when her old flame agrees to sell on one condition, Juliette must decide how far she'll go for the chance of a lifetime-and the man of her dreams.
Spring Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
by Lenora Worth Rachel Hauck Meg MoseleyHappily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at three spring weddings . . .A March Bride by Rachel HauckSusanna Truitt (Once Upon a Prince) is three weeks from royalty. She&’ll soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends, Susanna&’s heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God's plan for her.An April Bride by Lenora WorthBride-to-be Stella Carson cannot wait another day to marry soldier Marshall Henderson. But when Marshall returns home to Louisiana, it becomes clear to them both that he is not the man he used to be.With only weeks until the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between a marriage built on the past and faith in long-ago love or a very different future than the one Stella imagined.A May Bride by Meg MoseleyEllie Martin, a country girl living in Atlanta, has dreamed of a traditional wedding all her life, but she&’s missing a key ingredient to her plans for the future: a groom. Then Ellie meets Gray Whitby—at a wedding of all places. But when Ellie jeopardizes her own future for the sake of her sister, Gray feels like he'll always be second to Ellie's family. Can Ellie and Gray find their own way together amidst the demands and perceptions of others, or will their romance end before it has truly begun?
Spring Comes to Emmerdale: an uplifting story of love and hope (Emmerdale, Book 2) (Emmerdale)
by Pamela BellTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAYSpring Comes to Emmerdale is a must for fans of ITV's Emmerdale, and readers who love heartwarming and heartbreaking stories set during wartime, alike.'Enthralling. Spring Comes to Emmerdale is beautifully written and researched' - Lancashire Evening PostWorld War I wages on, and the families of Emmerdale are trying their best to move on from tragedy, while the effects of war still resonate throughout the village of Beckindale. Though grief and loss permeate, Maggie Sugden, Rose Haywood and the other inhabitants of the village are finding independence, the chance to make their own happiness - and even opening themselves up to find love. Featuring firm fan favourites like the Dingles, The Woolpack Pub and Emmerdale Farm itself, this will be a delight for any Emmerdale fan.Following on from the first in the series, Christmas At Emmerdale, the second novel picks up where the first left-off, exploring the lives of Emmerdale's much-loved families during the Great War and beyond, and how the nation's favourite village copes with the loves and lives lost.
Spring Creek Bride
by Janice ThompsonAfter the lovely Spring Creek, Texas, is overtaken by saloons and disorderly conduct, Ida Mueller makes plans to save the town. But one look into gambling hall owner Mick Bradley's eyes has the plucky beauty hearing wedding bells. Original.
Spring Fever
by Mary Kay AndrewsThe New York Times bestselling author of Summer Rental delivers her delicious new escapist novel about small towns, old flames, and deep secrets Annajane Hudgens truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason Bayless. They've been divorced for four years, she's engaged to a new, terrific guy, and she's ready to leave the small town where she and Mason had so much history. She is so over Mason that she has absolutely no problem attending his wedding to the beautiful, intelligent, delightful Celia. But when fate intervenes and the wedding is called to a halt as the bride is literally walking down the aisle, Annajane begins to realize that maybe she's been given a second chance. Maybe everything happens for a reason. And maybe, just maybe, she wants Mason back. But there are secrets afoot in this small southern town. On the peaceful surface of Hideaway Lake, Annajane discovers that the past is never really gone. Even if there are people determined to keep Annajane from getting what she wants, happiness might be hers for the taking, and the life she once had with Mason in this sleepy lake town might be in her future.
Spring Fever (Holly Creek #2)
by Poppy DennisonHolly Creek: Book TwoJefferson Lee Davis, Holly Creek's new Director of Publicity, is gearing up for the next big town event, the summer Rose Festival. The job is running smoothly, but the course of true love has hit a rocky patch. His hunky boyfriend, Sheriff Zane Yarbrough, is receiving mysterious phone calls he doesn't want to discuss. While Jefferson Lee is blindsided by jealousy, the second shoe drops with the appearance of a handsome stranger in the small tight-knit community. Needing answers, Jefferson Lee enlists his best gal-pal Clover Crofton to help find out what secrets Zane is hiding. When they land themselves in more trouble than Jefferson Lee bargained for, he and Zane face the first big test of their relationship. Zane and Jefferson Lee must work through their trust issues if they're going to make it as a couple, and Clover may just have a thing or two to learn herself.
Spring Fling
by Sabrina JamesA brand-new comic holiday romance from the author of Secret Santa and Be Mine! Spending the week in Florida with her two best friends is the perfect opportunity for 17-year-old Danielle to shed her shy-girl image. And it turns out she'll be getting lots of help from a houseful of cute guys staying right next door ... Romantic twists, turns, and comic mishaps abound! Will Danielle find love -- and discover who she really is -- before spring break ends?