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Stargazing: A charming read of love and family secrets
by Kate Glanville'STARGAZING is the story of a happy family plunged into an unexpected drama: it's poignant, warm, and unpredictable. I enjoyed it hugely.' JULIE COHENYou can spend a lifetime gazing up at the stars, but reality will bring you down to earth with a bump.Three women connected by one man.Daniel is father to Seren, husband to Nesta and lover to Frankie. When he leaves Nesta and their beautiful home in the middle of a party celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary, Seren's world begins to crumble. Only the continuation of the family ideal can make things right. But Nesta isn't so sure.And for Frankie, Daniel offers hope of a safe and secure future. But all three women are carrying secrets that they've kept hidden even from those closest to them. Secrets that might even threaten a life...A heart-warming, touching and unpredictable family drama that will charm fans of romantic fiction.'A warm and touching family drama exploring serious issues like family breakup, domestic abuse and falling for the right person. Moving.' LAURA WILKINSONReaders are captivated by STARGAZING:'This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough *****' Amazon reviewer 'I'll definitely be reading more by Kate Glanville, clearly a very accomplished writer with a playful imagination *****' Amazon reviewer 'An enchanting and captivating novel containing a family's story of love, heartache, hidden secrets, tragedies and the mayhem that many of us can relate to when worlds are turned upside down *****' Amazon reviewer'It really is a brilliant read*****' Amazon reviewer 'This is Kate Glanville's 3rd novel. All of them have been unputdownable, but this one is riveting *****' Amazon reviewer
Staring Down the Devil
by Peter BrandvoldEven though bounty hunter Lou Prophet is out of money, he'd rather ride a cactus than be saddled with foreign royalty. But comely Russian Countess Natasha Roskov has a problem: Her sister has disappeared after finding a treasure trove in Arizona--and all the countess has to go on is a map. If there's one thing Prophet knows, it's that a beautiful woman with a treasure map attracts trouble like wolves are drawn to a fresh kill. Now he's forced to take his noble employer on the ride of her life--while fighting off a pack of ruthless villains who want the treasure, the countess, and Lou Prophet with a bullet in his back.
Stark After Dark
by J. KennerWhat happens after she says "yes"? Together in one riveting eBook, these four novellas--Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, and Seduce Me--continue the story of billionaire Damien Stark and his fiancée, Nikki Fairchild, from J. Kenner's Stark Trilogy: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me. Following the happy couple from their steamy engagement into wedded bliss, this addictive collection is perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You. I've long dreamed of my fairy-tale wedding, but it wasn't until I met Damien Stark--who captured me with his kisses and undid me with his touch--that I began to believe it was my destiny. Though we both carry secrets and scars, our shared passion heals us, binding us together. We have surrendered to each other completely, and our mutual ecstasy is the brightest light in my life. But darkness still snakes through the cracks in our armor. Ghosts from our past have moved in, bringing fresh pain that cuts deep and threatens to destroy everything we hold dear. Damien is my anchor to this world, and I am his. But if we are going to keep each other, we have to fight the shadows of our pasts to move forward into our future. Stark After Dark is intended for mature audiences. Praise for J. Kenner and The Stark Trilogy "Kenner may very well have cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them."--RT Book Reviews "J. Kenner has written a sensually seductive storyline that catches your imagination. . . . [Release Me] will suck you in from the very start."--The Reading Cafe "[A] sexy and exciting ride."--Fresh Fiction, on Claim Me "[An] immensely satisfying series . . . The roller coaster events of Complete Me give this novel a page-turning quality."--Heroes and Heartbreakers
Stark After Dark: A Stark Ever After Anthology (Stark Series #22)
by J. KennerWhat happens after she says 'yes'? Together for the first time in Stark After Dark, these four novellas - Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, and Seduce Me - continue the story of billionaire Damien Stark and his fiancée, Nikki Fairchild, from J. Kenner's million-copy-selling Stark trilogy: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me. Following the happy couple from their steamy engagement into wedded bliss, this addictive collection is perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series.I've long dreamed of my fairy-tale wedding, but it wasn't until I met Damien Stark - who captured me with his kisses and undid me with his touch - that I began to believe it was my destiny. Though we both carry secrets and scars, our shared passion heals us, binding us together. We have surrendered to each other completely, and our mutual ecstasy is the brightest light in my life.But darkness still snakes through the cracks in our armour. Ghosts from our past have moved in, bringing fresh pain that cuts deep and threatens to destroy everything we hold dear.Damien is my anchor to this world, and I am his. But if we are going to keep each other, we have to fight the shadows of our pasts to move forward into our future.Return to the smoking hot Stark world with the Stark International trilogy: Say My Name, On My Knees and Under My Skin is the explosively emotional story of Jackson Steele and Sylvia Brooks. And don't miss the sexy Stark S.I.N. series featuring Dallas Sykes: Dirtiest Secret, Hottest Mess and Sweetest Taboo.Want more of J. Kenner's sizzling romance? Try the Most Wanted series of three enigmatic and powerful men, and the striking women who can bring them to their knees: Wanted, Heated and Ignited.
Stark Raving Naked
by A. L. GordonMichael is a massage therapist faced with the prospect of offering extras to his clients. When he discovers his boyfriend had an affair during a vacation, Michael begins to reassess his outlook on life, love, and business.With the help of a friend, Michael starts advertising his business in a gay magazine. As the clients flood in, Michael realizes maybe happy endings are just what he, his clients, and even his relationship need.
Starlaw
by Candace SamsDarius Starlaw is the commanding officer in control of the starship Titan. He's charged with bringing back a murderous space vampire and will do whatever it takes to see his mission succeed. With him, the operation is less a matter of duty than a sworn vendetta. Every moment his suspect remains free is one more he has to live with memories of what that killer did. He and his intrepid crew have chased their man to one of the most primitive planets in existence: Earth. Still, orders are orders and Darius will see his suspect in irons.San Diego Police Officer Laurel Blake doesn't know aliens from other worlds exist. Like almost every other cop on the planet, she's got her plate filled with other, more important, day-to-day matters like chasing down and arresting thieves, drug dealers, and murderers. One night as an undercover operative in Balboa Park utterly destroys her well-ordered concept of the universe and everything in it.When Darius's and Laurel's duties force them to work together, their lives drift from one adventure to the next. Laurel doesn't trust the so-called spaceman who's so bombastically dropped into her life. And Darius believes Laurel, as an Earth denizen, is far too technologically backward to do her job properly or to be of any use at all.The pair has two choices: They can work together to take their mutual suspect back to Darius's home planet of Luster, or they can remain enemies and risk seeing a murdering savage go free. It's not only a battle for justice but a war between hearts.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Starlaw
by Candace SamsDarius Starlaw is the commanding officer in control of the starship Titan. He’s charged with bringing back a murderous space vampire and will do whatever it takes to see his mission succeed. With him, the operation is less a matter of duty than a sworn vendetta. Every moment his suspect remains free is one more he has to live with memories of what that killer did. He and his intrepid crew have chased their man to one of the most primitive planets in existence: Earth. Still, orders are orders and Darius will see his suspect in irons.San Diego Police Officer Laurel Blake doesn’t know aliens from other worlds exist. Like almost every other cop on the planet, she’s got her plate filled with other, more important, day-to-day matters like chasing down and arresting thieves, drug dealers, and murderers. One night as an undercover operative in Balboa Park utterly destroys her well-ordered concept of the universe and everything in it.When Darius’s and Laurel’s duties force them to work together, their lives drift from one adventure to the next. Laurel doesn’t trust the so-called spaceman who’s so bombastically dropped into her life. And Darius believes Laurel, as an Earth denizen, is far too technologically backward to do her job properly or to be of any use at all.The pair has two choices: They can work together to take their mutual suspect back to Darius’s home planet of Luster, or they can remain enemies and risk seeing a murdering savage go free. It’s not only a battle for justice but a war between hearts.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Starlaw
by Candace SamsDarius Starlaw is the commanding officer in control of the starship Titan. He’s charged with bringing back a murderous space vampire and will do whatever it takes to see his mission succeed. With him, the operation is less a matter of duty than a sworn vendetta. Every moment his suspect remains free is one more he has to live with memories of what that killer did. He and his intrepid crew have chased their man to one of the most primitive planets in existence: Earth. Still, orders are orders and Darius will see his suspect in irons.San Diego Police Officer Laurel Blake doesn’t know aliens from other worlds exist. Like almost every other cop on the planet, she’s got her plate filled with other, more important, day-to-day matters like chasing down and arresting thieves, drug dealers, and murderers. One night as an undercover operative in Balboa Park utterly destroys her well-ordered concept of the universe and everything in it.When Darius’s and Laurel’s duties force them to work together, their lives drift from one adventure to the next. Laurel doesn’t trust the so-called spaceman who’s so bombastically dropped into her life. And Darius believes Laurel, as an Earth denizen, is far too technologically backward to do her job properly or to be of any use at all.The pair has two choices: They can work together to take their mutual suspect back to Darius’s home planet of Luster, or they can remain enemies and risk seeing a murdering savage go free. It’s not only a battle for justice but a war between hearts.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Starlight
by Carrie LoftyAn esteemed astronomer, Alex Christie, the eldest and most steadfast of the Christie siblings, has never possessed his late father's ruthless business drive. But to protect his frail infant son from his cruel father-in-law's bid for custody, the young widower must undertake Sir William Christie's posthumous million-dollar challenge: to make a Glasgow cotton mill profitable. At sea in an industrial world of sabotage and union agitation, Alex meets Polly Gowan, daughter of a famed union leader, who hopes to seize a mysterious saboteur without involving the police. Because a sympathetic mill master would aid her cause, Polly becomes Alex's guide to urban Scotland. From soccer games to pub brawls, Alex sees another side of life, and feels free for the first time to reveal the man--vital and strong--behind his intellectual exterior. Polly is utterly seduced. Their ambitions, however, remain at odds: Alex vows to earn the mill bonus to save his child, while Polly fights for the needs of her people. Is there strength enough in their sparkling passion to bind them together in their quests-- and in a lasting love that conquers all?
Starlight
by Debbie MacomberOne of cherished author Debbie Macomber's classic novels, an enchanting tale of a love that is challenged at every turn, is available for the first time in decades--and exclusively as an eBook. At a magical Christmas fete, Karen McAlister meets a man she cannot ignore--the first man to interest her in a long while. Before she laid eyes on Rand Prescott, Karen would have said her life was complete and content . . . much to the dismay of her widowed father, who would love to see her married and settled. But everything changed that enchanted night: The stars, the moonlight, the music, and the champagne all conspired to throw two people together. But the fates are determined to pull them apart. Long ago, Rand Prescott erected a steel façade around his heart. He never had any intention of maintaining any kind of relationship with a woman. Independent, proud, and nearly blind, Rand felt he had no capacity to return a woman's love. But that was before he met Karen. In one night, she shattered all of his preconceived ideas about romance and threatened to break through his walls. Rand is convinced that Karen deserves better than the love of a blind man. Can he ever accept this beguiling woman into his life--and into his soul? "It's impossible not to cheer for Macomber's characters. . . . When it comes to creating a special place and memorable, honorable characters, nobody does it better than Macomber."--BookPage
Starlight Bridge (Harmony Harbor #2)
by Debbie Mason"Heartfelt and delightful!" --RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author A second chance for romance... Hidden in Graystone Manor is a book containing all the dark secrets of Harmony Harbor, and Ava DiRossi is determined to find it. No one-especially not her ex-husband, Griffin Gallagher-can ever discover what really tore her life apart all those years ago. With Griffin back in town, it's more important than ever that she find the book before someone else does. Because her ex is still angry with her for leaving him. And he still has no idea Ava never stopped loving him... Ava is no longer the vibrant, happy woman Griffin had once loved and married, and he would do anything to bring back the sparkle to her brilliant green eyes. But what's never changed are the sexy sparks of attraction between Ava and Griffin, and he won't give her up again without a fight. He knows there's the real possibility of a future together... if the truth doesn't burn the bridge between them forever.
Starlight & Promises
by Cat Lindler"During an 1891 voyage to an uncharted isle in the Furneaux Islands near Tasmania, Richard Colchester, sixth Earl of Stanbury, finds a saber-toothed tiger believed to have been extinct for over ten thousand years. His sighting of the Smilodon will astonish the world...that is, if he ever makes it back home to England. When Lady Samantha realizes her esteemed Uncle Richard has disappeared under suspicious circumstances, she enlists the help of Professor Christian Badia, a noted zoologist and animal tracker who specializes in wild cats..."--p.[4] of cover.
Starlight And Splendor
by Janelle TaylorCENTER>MOONDUST AND MADNESS. . . STARDUST AND SHADOWS. . . Bestselling author Janelle Taylor has taken her millions of readers to thrilling new worlds of romance with these novels of universal desire and intergalactic adventure. Now, the magic continues amidst the blaze of STARLIGHT AND SPLENDOR Many years have passed since Commander Varian Saar spirited the lovely Doctor Jana Grayson away from Earth aboard his starship and made her his. Now their son Galen, First Lieutenant of the Galactic Wind, seeks his destiny among the stars-and in the arms of a beautiful seductress who may be his doom. . . while his twin sister Amaya journeys to far-off earth-where her courage and her passions are soon put to the greatest test of all.
Starlight and Stone
by K. L. NooneThe quest is over. The battle’s won. What comes next?For Harth, now king, the answer’s rebuilding. Helping his people, settling into peace, with his loyal magician Tris always at his side. And Harth wishes for a happily ever after for himself as well, though he’s afraid Tris doesn’t feel the same.But maybe tonight, on a starlit night, Harth can find the courage for one last adventure: telling Tris how he feels.
Starlight and the Christmas Dare (Welcome to Starlight #7)
by Michelle MajorShe isn&’t the only one looking for a fresh start… Guardian of his teenaged half sister, glassblower Chase Kent is determined to steer his sibling onto the right path. But volunteer counselor Madison Maurer knew that he was missing that path by a long shot. So when Chase is injured in an accident right before Christmas, Madi opens her home to both brother and sister. She finds herself falling for Chase—and hoping he might open his heart, if only to discover the family he didn't know he was missing…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Welcome to Starlight Book 1: The Best IntentionsBook 2: The Last Man She ExpectedBook 3: His Last-Chance Christmas FamilyBook 4: His Secret Starlight BabyBook 5: Starlight and the Single DadBook 6: A Starlight SummerBook 7: Starlight and the Christmas Dare
Starlight and the Single Dad (Welcome to Starlight #5)
by Michelle MajorShe came to reinvent herself but he threw a wrench in her plans in USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Major's latest book in the Welcome to Starlight miniseries!It&’s the perfect place to become the person she always wanted to be… Relocating to the Cascade Mountains is the first step in Tessa Reynolds&’s plan to reinvent herself in a brand-new place. Former military pilot Carson Campbell sees only the bold and beautiful redhead wreaking havoc with his own plan to be the father his young daughter needs. And as her feelings for Carson deepen, Tessa finally knows who she wants to be—the woman who walks off with the sexy single father&’s heart…Welcome to StarlightFrom Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Welcome to StarlightBook 1: The Best IntentionsBook 2: The Last Man She ExpectedBook 3: His Last-Chance Christmas FamilyBook 4: His Secret Starlight BabyBook 5: Starlight and the Single Dad
Starlight on Willow Lake (The Lakeshore Chronicles #11)
by Susan Wiggs<P>#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs sweeps readers away with a stunning tale of the delicate ties that bind a family together...and the secrets that tear them apart. <P>Faith McCallum is intent on rebuilding her shattered life and giving her two daughters a chance at a better future. But she faces a formidable challenge in the form of her new employer, Alice Bellamy. Recovering from a tragic accident, she opens her historic lakeside home to Faith and the girls. <P>While Faith proves a worthy match for her sharp-tongued client, she often finds herself at a loss for words in the presence of Mason Bellamy-Alice's charismatic son, who clearly longs to escape the family mansion and return to his fast-paced, exciting life in Manhattan...and his beautiful, jet-setting fiancée. The last place Mason wants to be is a remote town in the Catskills, far from his life in the city, but his mother's devastating mishap-and a long-buried family scandal-has called him home. <P>Faith McCallum, with her lengendary nursing skills, is supposed to be the key to his escape. But when Faith makes a chilling discovery about Alice, Mason is forced to reconsider his desire to keep everyone, including his mother, at a distance. Now he finds himself wondering if the supercharged life he's created for himself is what he truly wants...and whether exploring his past might lead to a new life-and lasting love-on the tranquil shores of Willow Lake. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Starlight, Star Bright
by Frances WestIn Star Light, Star Bright (#441), Frances West challenges the wounded heart of her heroine with a most irresistable man. When Annie Maguire finally sees the man she’s been waiting a year for — longtime friend Esteban Ramirez — she mistakes him for a reporter and tells him to leave! While they’re not exactly off to a good start, both Annie and Esteban are eager to resume the relationship that was interrupted when he was wrongfully imprisoned in South America. But something’s changed. Once, he, Annie, and her late husband had been the three musketeers. Now, Esteban’s friendly kiss breaks a dam of desire they had both denied for years. Esteban tells Annie he’s always loved her; she almost thinks she can see it in his eyes. But is it nostalgia that inspires his passionate response, or could Esteban possibly truly feel as Annie does — hopelessly, beautifully in love.
Starling
by Isabel StrychaczEdward Scissorhands meets When the Moon Was Ours in this &“darkly whimsical…engrossing&” (Kirkus Reviews) novel about two teen sisters who fight to protect the mysterious stranger who literally fell from the stars and into their backyard.Strange things have always happened in the small town of Darling… Yet Delta Wilding and her sister Bee are familiar with the peculiar. Raised by an eccentric father always on the hunt for the spectacular, they&’re used to following weather patterns that twirl onto strange paths, a car that refuses to play any artist but one, and living in a sentient house with whims of its own. But when a mysterious boy falls from the stars into the woods behind the Wilding sisters&’ farmhouse, nothing can prepare them for the extraordinary turn their lives are about to take. Extraordinary, and dangerous. Starling Rust is not from this world and his presence in the Wilding home brings attention. As the terrified locals, Delta&’s ex-boyfriend, and the unscrupulous mayor descend onto their home, both Delta and her sister go to incredible lengths to protect their mystical visitor—especially as Delta&’s growing feelings for Starling could prove the greatest risk of all.
Starling
by Lesley LivingstonMason Starling is a champion fencer on the Gosforth Academy team, but she's never had to fight for her life. Not until the night a ferocious, otherworldly storm rips through Manhattan, trapping Mason and her teammates inside the school. Mason is besieged by nightmarish creatures more terrifying than the thunder and lightning as the raging tempest also brings a dangerous stranger into her life: a young man who remembers nothing but his name--the Fennrys Wolf. His arrival tears Mason's world apart, even as she feels an undeniable connection to him. Together, they seek to unravel the secrets of Fenn's identity as strange and supernatural forces gather around them. When they discover Mason's family--with its dark allegiance to ancient Norse gods--is at the heart of the mystery, Fennrys and Mason are suddenly faced with a terrifying future. Set against the gritty, shadowed back-drop of New York City, this first novel in award-winning author Lesley Livingston's epic Starling Saga is an intoxicating blend of sweeping romance and pulse-pounding action.
Starling
by Lesley LivingstonMason Starling is a champion fencer on the Gosforth Academy team, but she's never had to fight for her life. Not until the night a ferocious, otherworldly storm rips through Manhattan, trapping Mason and her teammates inside the school. Mason is besieged by nightmarish creatures more terrifying than the thunder and lightning as the raging tempest also brings a dangerous stranger into her life: a young man who remembers nothing but his name--the Fennrys Wolf. His arrival tears Mason's world apart, even as she feels an undeniable connection to him. Together, they seek to unravel the secrets of Fenn's identity as strange and supernatural forces gather around them. When they discover Mason's family--with its dark allegiance to ancient Norse gods--is at the heart of the mystery, Fennrys and Mason are suddenly faced with a terrifying future. Set against the gritty, shadowed back-drop of New York City, this first novel in award-winning author Lesley Livingston's epic Starling Saga is an intoxicating blend of sweeping romance and pulse-pounding action.
Starling (Secrets of the Eternal Rose #3)
by Fiona PaulIn the stunning conclusion to the Secrets of the Eternal Rose trilogy, there is nothing more dangerous that a secret closely kept... Cass and Luca are fugitives, on the run from the law and the deadly Order of the Eternal Rose. <P><P>As they separate to pursue the only evidence that could save them, their worlds--and their romance--are torn apart by spiteful friends and murderous enemies. When Cass finds herself ensnared in the Order's twisted plot, Falco emerges once again as her only hope for freedom. But it turns out Luca has a shocking scheme of his own. From ancient mercenaries to sly magicians, from clever courtesans to vengeful killers, no one can be trusted. In the breathtaking conclusion to the Secrets of the Eternal Rose trilogy, Cass must confront the Order and once and for all decide her destiny. Who will fly beside her when she finally finds her wings?This historical romantic thriller is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl, Anna Godberson's The Luxe, and Libba Bray's A Great and Terrible Beauty and The Diviners.Praise for STARLING:"Readers will not want to miss a single exciting chapter of this Italian Renaissance trilogy."--Booklist Online
Starling (South Landers #1)
by Virginia TaylorAn aspiring dressmaker, orphaned Starling Smith is accustomed to fighting for her own survival. But when she's offered a year's wages to temporarily pose as a wealthy man's bride, she suspects ulterior motives. She can't lose the chance to open her own shop, but she won't be any man's lover, not even handsome, infuriating Alisdair Seymour's... To prevent his visiting sister from parading potential brides in front of him, Alisdair has decided to present a fake wife. He lost his heart once, and had it broken--he doesn't intend to do it again. But stubborn, spirited Starling is more alluring than he bargained for, and Alisdair will risk everything he has to prove his love is true... Set against the sweeping backdrop of 1866 South Australia, Starling is a novel of cherished dreams and powerful desires, and the young woman bold enough to claim them both...74,855 Words
Starling Days: Shortlisted for the 2019 Costa Novel Award
by Rowan Hisayo BuchananSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA NOVEL AWARD'An exquisite rendering of love, sadness, and misunderstanding . . . I want to share this book with everyone I know.' The Paris Review 'A poetic, hypnotic exploration of mental health' Stylist'Buchanan is a novelist of talent and grace' Scotland on SundayMina is staring over the edge of the George Washington Bridge when a patrol car drives up. She tries to convince the officers she's not about to jump but they don't believe her. Her husband, Oscar is called to pick her up.Oscar hopes that leaving New York for a few months will give Mina the space to heal. They travel to London, to an apartment wall-papered with indigo-eyed birds, to Oscars oldest friends, to a canal and blooming flower market. Mina, a classicist, searches for solutions to her failing mental health using mythological women. But she finds a beam of light in a living woman. Friendship and attraction blossom until Oscar and Mina's complicated love is tested.(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Starling Days: Shortlisted for the 2019 Costa Novel Award
by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan'A singular novel from the poetic and painterly mind of Rowan Hisayo Buchanan.' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti'An exquisite rendering of love, sadness, and misunderstanding . . . I want to share this book with everyone I know.' The Paris Review 'A quiet triumph - tenderly and disarmingly exploring the responsibility of love, loneliness, what it is to feel lost' Sophie Mackintosh, author of The Water CureMina is staring over the edge of the George Washington Bridge when a patrol car drives up. She tries to convince the officers she's not about to jump but they don't believe her. Her husband, Oscar is called to pick her up.Oscar hopes that leaving New York for a few months will give Mina the space to heal. They travel to London, to an apartment wall-papered with indigo-eyed birds, to Oscars oldest friends, to a canal and blooming flower market. Mina, a classicist, searches for solutions to her failing mental health using mythological women. But she finds a beam of light in a living woman. Friendship and attraction blossom until Oscar and Mina's complicated love is tested.