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Starstruck
by Cyn BalogGwendolyn "Dough" X doesn't think she has much going for her--she carries a few extra pounds, her family struggles with their small bakery in a town full of millionaires, and the other kids at her New Jersey high school don't seem to know that she exists. Thank the stars for her longtime boyfriend, Philip P. Wishman--or "Wish." He moved away to California three years ago, when they were 13, but then professed his love for her via e-mail, and he's been her long-distance BF ever since. At the beginning of her junior year, though, Wish e-mails that he's moving back to Jersey. Great, right? Well, except that Dough has gained about 70 pounds since the last time Wish saw her, while Wish--according to his Facebook photos--has morphed into a blonde god. Convinced that she'll be headed for Dumpsville the minute Wish lays eyes on her, Dough delays their meeting as long as she possibly can.But when she sees Wish at school, something amazing happens. He looks at Dough like she's just as gorgeous as he is. But Wish is acting a little weird, obsessed with the sun and freaked out by rain. And the creepy new guy working at the bakery, Christian, is convinced that there's more to Wish's good looks than just healthy eating and lots of sun. He tells Dough that a mark on Wish's neck marks him as a member of the Luminati--an ancient cult of astrologers who can manipulate the stars to improve their lives. Is Wish and Dough's love meant to be--or are they star-crossed?From the Hardcover edition.
Starstruck
by Julie KennerRecipe for a super sizzling Christmas:Mix together the following:--one woman determined to heat up the holidays with a hunky new date--a sexy suave millionaire--an even sexier old friend, just to spice things up Garnish with a sultry kiss under the mistletoe and watch all sexy hell break loose!Alyssa Chambers has visions of sweet temptation dancing in her head. Should she choose the hot playboy who can give her everything she's ever wanted? Or indulge in some holiday cheer with her good friend Christopher Hyde, a man who's turning out to be everything she's ever wanted?Once she shares some amazing holiday, ah, spirit with Chris, the choice becomes even harder. How can she risk their longtime friendship--even for the best sex of her life?
Starstruck
by Julie KennerRecipe for a super sizzling Christmas:Mix together the following:--one woman determined to heat up the holidays with a hunky new date--a sexy suave millionaire--an even sexier old friend, just to spice things up Garnish with a sultry kiss under the mistletoe and watch all sexy hell break loose!Alyssa Chambers has visions of sweet temptation dancing in her head. Should she choose the hot playboy who can give her everything she's ever wanted? Or indulge in some holiday cheer with her good friend Christopher Hyde, a man who's turning out to be everything she's ever wanted?Once she shares some amazing holiday, ah, spirit with Chris, the choice becomes even harder. How can she risk their longtime friendship--even for the best sex of her life?
Starstruck
by Raeanne ThayneAvailable as a single edition ebook for the first time, revisit a classic holiday love story by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! Justin Hartford is a jerk! Sure, Ashley Barnes may have had his picture in her locker back when he was a Hollywood heartthrob, but now that the former idol’s daughter is causing trouble in the classroom—and Justin doesn’t seem to care one bit—kindergarten teacher Ashley is definitely over her school-girl crush! Or at least she thinks she is, until she gets to know this sexy single dad up close and personal.… Originally published in 2006
Starstruck
by Yael LevyAll that Jewish Brooklyn homemaker Abby Miller wants is to get her romance novel published, and know what it is to fall in love. Only in a semi-arranged marriage with a medical-resident husband who's never home and overwhelmed raising their kids, Abby's goals seem less likely than ever. On top of that, her husband David decides to move - away from her mother!Abby tries to balance everyone's demands: her kids, her mother's, David's - until a meltdown: She is scared that David might have an affair with a colleague. Trying to save her marriage, Abby embarks on a mission to reignite their romance. However, when she nearly kills a soap opera star in an accident and finds a severed hand in the park - everything just gets more complicated. Thank God her best friend Sara is the Assistant D.A. for Kings County!Orthodox Jewish Assistant D.A Sara Oppenheimer is turning thirty and very angry. She's angry that perps who kill little children still walk the streets. She's angry that she has to date an endless parade of bozos and still hasn't found anyone to love, and most of all she's angry that the Russian embassy is impeding her prosecution of a clear-cut Russian mafia hit.When hunky cop Jeffery Hammond, who witnessed the hit, is assigned to her case, for once Sara has met her match in every way. Only, to be with Jeff, she'd have to turn her back on her faith and break her grandmother's heart.Will these best friends follow their hearts?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Starstruck
by Yael LevyAll that Jewish Brooklyn homemaker Abby Miller wants is to get her romance novel published, and know what it is to fall in love. Only in a semi-arranged marriage with a medical-resident husband who's never home and overwhelmed raising their kids, Abby's goals seem less likely than ever. On top of that, her husband David decides to move - away from her mother!Abby tries to balance everyone's demands: her kids, her mother's, David's - until a meltdown: She is scared that David might have an affair with a colleague. Trying to save her marriage, Abby embarks on a mission to reignite their romance. However, when she nearly kills a soap opera star in an accident and finds a severed hand in the park - everything just gets more complicated. Thank God her best friend Sara is the Assistant D.A. for Kings County!Orthodox Jewish Assistant D.A Sara Oppenheimer is turning thirty and very angry. She's angry that perps who kill little children still walk the streets. She's angry that she has to date an endless parade of bozos and still hasn't found anyone to love, and most of all she's angry that the Russian embassy is impeding her prosecution of a clear-cut Russian mafia hit.When hunky cop Jeffery Hammond, who witnessed the hit, is assigned to her case, for once Sara has met her match in every way. Only, to be with Jeff, she'd have to turn her back on her faith and break her grandmother's heart.Will these best friends follow their hearts?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Starstruck Romance and Other Hollywood Tails
by Julia DumontAs her Second Acts Dating Service truly takes off, Cynthia Amas discovers that in the heady world of high-end Hollywood romance, with success comes complexity. In this wildly seductive romp through the lush canyons and lavish neighborhoods of Los Angeles, the line between business and pleasure quickly blurs in a dizzying rush of sex and celebrity. Just as our heroine's uncanny genius for matching up her growing roster of exclusive love seekers continues to deepen, her own love life reaches a fever pitch. Things get complicated. And funny. And excruciatingly sensual. Cynthia's high-maintenance lovelorn mother, her maddeningly hot ex-fling Max, a long-lost high school crush, and of course her best friend, the libidinous, star-crazed Lolita and her mysterious pack of telepathic canines, are all along for the ride. Not to mention one very rich, very famous film producer. On top of everything else, her newest, most important client is literally the biggest movie star in the world. In more ways than one. When it comes to extra curriculars, he is the hardest-working stud in show business. Try as Cynthia may to hook him up with any number of gorgeous ladies in waiting, his notoriously one-track mind is set on her. She's determined to steer the dating service to the next level, but it's hard to focus, let alone keep your hands on the wheel, when you're hot, bothered, and nearly driven to distraction along the steamy highways and byways of love and lust. What a way to make a living.
Starstruck: A Sweet Contemporary Romance
by Amy ClipstonCan a small-town waitress capture the heart of a world-famous heartthrob?For Heather Gordon, life in her small North Carolina town has always been simple and uneventful. Until one night when a rowdy food fight breaks out in her family&’s restaurant where she&’s a waitress. The culprits? The internationally famous rock band, Kirwan. And when Alex Kirwan, the charming and enigmatic lead singer, wants to make amends for his brothers&’ (and bandmates&’) behavior and invites her to attend one of their concerts as a guest of the band, Heather&’s world is turned upside down . . . and sparks fly.Alex has always loved music, but his rock-star life isn&’t all glamorous people and parties. It&’s also paparazzi and online tabloids, a new city every week, and the loneliness of touring—even if he has his brothers with him. But with Heather things are different, and he&’s instantly smitten and determined to get to know the sweet, pretty woman who has absolutely no interest in his fame. If only he can convince her to take a chance on his crazy life.Once Alex leaves on tour, he and Heather begin exchanging messages and calls. Despite the distance between them, they find themselves learning they have more in common than they ever could have imagined. But even while Heather and Alex&’s relationship deepens, they must face the harsh realities of fame and the pressures it puts on their personal lives. Will their love be enough to overcome the challenges that come with celebrity, or will the rigors of distance and Alex&’s life on the road tear them apart?Filled with heart and the intoxicating allure of possibility, Starstruck is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of finding love in surprising places.Charming friends-to-lovers romanceBook length: approximately 90,000 wordsStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Start From the Beginning
by Chrissy Munder2nd EditionA heart attack leaves Miles wrangling with a slow recovery and a quiet retreat, just one cabin down from wounded warrior Drew. Although he's unhappy to have his solitude invaded, Drew finds himself fascinated with Miles, but he can't bring himself to push aside his skittish nerves. Both men fear rejection for different reasons, and it will take a real change of heart to seek the acceptance they crave. First Edition published in the Dreamspinner Press anthology Size Still Matters.
Start Me Up
by Victoria DahlWhat's a little kink between friends--especially when the benefits are this sizzling! Find out in this deliciously wicked fan-favorite story by USA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Dahl... Lori had always planned to get out of tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado, but when her late dad left her his beloved auto-body shop, she'd stayed. Now, according to her crazy best friend, Molly, what Lori needs is some excitement, in the form of hot, no-strings-attached sex...and lots of it. Quinn Jennings has buildings on the brain--not love and romance. A serious architect, he's delighted to discover that Lori is willing to skip dating protocols and head straight for the sheets. And, aided by the steamy books on Lori's bedside table, he's busy indulging both of their wildest fantasies. But when life in Tumble Creek takes a dangerous turn for Lori, Quinn's protective instincts kick in. Suddenly he cares. More than either of them ever expected...
Start Me Up (Tumble Creek #2)
by Victoria DahlLori had always planned to get out of tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado, but when her late dad left her his beloved auto body shop, she'd stayed. Now, according to her crazy best friend, Molly, what Lori needs is some excitement, in the form of hot, no-strings-attached sex. . . and lots of it. Quinn Jennings has buildings on the brain--not love and romance. A serious architect, he's delighted to discover that Lori is willing to skip dating protocols and head straight for the sheets. And aided by the steamy books on Lori's bedside table, he's busy indulging both of their wildest fantasies. But when life in Tumble Creek takes a dangerous turn for Lori, Quinn's protective instincts kick in. Suddenly he cares . More than either of them ever expected. . .
Start Your Engines
by Jim CanganyBuckle up for a race for the championship and the prize of a lifetime in this heartfelt reunion romance.When racing team director Brad Thomas needs a new driver, his boss insists there’s only one answer: Gabrielle Marquez. The Indycar ace has newly returned to the United States after becoming one of the European circuit’s top drivers. But ten years ago, Gabrielle caused a crash that ended Brad’s racing career and killed their mutual best friend, along with the burgeoning crush they were exploring. Gabby’s ready to put the past behind her, even though she knows making amends and regaining Brad’s trust won’t be easy. Rebuilding their professional relationship paves the way for healing, and old feelings soon rekindle, but a rival’s dangerous game of sabotage may threaten their team’s chance at the title. Then an irresistible offers lands on Gabby’s windshield, forcing her to choose between her heart and her hard-fought career. Will achieving her professional dreams mean personal sacrifice? Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Start's F. Scott Fitzgerald Super Pack
by F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald was one of America&’s greatest writers. No other writer is more closely associated with the roaring twenties and all of its excesses. Collected here in this omnibus edition are two novels and three short story collections for more than 400,000 words of some of the finest fiction ever written in the English language. This edition has 10 illustrations selected to enhance the reading experience. Included in this omnibus edition are: This Side of Paradise The Offshore Pirate The Ice Palace Head and Shoulders The Cut-Glass Bowl Bernice Bobs Her Hair Benediction Dalyrimple Goes Wrong The Four Fists The Beautiful and Damned The Jelly-Bean The Camel&’s Back May Day Porcelain and Pink The Diamond as Big as the Ritz The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Tarquin of Cheapside &“O Russet Witch!&” The Lees of Happiness Mr. Icky Jemina, the Mountain Girl Sentiment—and the Use of Rouge The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw A Luckless Santa Claus Myra Meets His Family Winter Dreams Two for a Cent The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage Reade, Substitute Right Half A Debt of Honor The Room with the Green Blinds Pain and the Scientist The Trail of the Duke Shadow Laurels The Ordeal The Débutante (A One-Act Play) The Smilers The Popular Girl The Staying Up All Night Princeton—The Last Day Marching Streets
Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World
by Dorcas Cheng-TozunA prescriptive guide to how to keep your relationship strong when there's a start-up in the family.The idea of starting your own business is exhilarating and inspiring. It's one over 30 million Americans pursue. But being the significant other of an entrepreneur is not so glamorous. Boundaries between work and home disappear. Personal savings and business funds become intertwined. You can feel like a single parent as your spouse travels, works late hours, and answers calls and e-mails 24-7.You may even sacrifice a career or move your home for the sake of the business.But there are strategies you can use to combat all this stress and uncertainty. Whether you're new to the start-up world, or a long-term entrepreneurial partner, START, LOVE, REPEAT will help you understand exactly how a start-up affects your lives-and what you can do to build a happy and healthy relationship in the midst of the madness. Dorcas Cheng-Tozun has not only done extensive research, she has lived through the perils and pitfalls of being with an entrepreneur as the wife of the CEO and cofounder of successful start-up d.light. She offers clear-sighted, first-hand advice for any couple considering making the same leap. She further draws on interviews with other successful entrepreneurs and their significant others, executive coaches, marriage-family therapists, venture capitalists, and start-up authorities to provide practical insights and steps any couple can take to build a strong relationship while launching that dream business.
Starter For Ten: The debut novel by the author of ONE DAY
by David Nicholls***Pre-order David Nicholls' new novel YOU ARE HERE now - Coming April 2024***THE DEBUT NOVEL BY BELOVED BESTSELLER DAVID NICHOLLSA comedy about love, class, growing up and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom'Painfully funny'ELLE'Hugely entertaining'DAILY MAIL'Wincingly good'TIME OUT'Unrivalled'GLAMOUR'I laughed a lot'JEREMY PAXMANIt's 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition - to make it onto TV's foremost general knowledge quiz. But no sooner has he embarked on 'The Challenge' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teammate, the beautiful and charismatic would-be actress Alice Harbinson.When Alice fails to fall for his slightly over-eager charms, Brian comes up with a foolproof plan to capture her heart once and for all: he's going to win the game, at any cost. Because - after all - everyone knows that what a woman really wants from a man is a comprehensive grasp of general knowledge . . .ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS'One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now'FINANCIAL TIMES'An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters'DAILY TELEGRAPH'Nicholls writes with such tender precision about love'THE TIMES'No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does'EVENING STANDARD'Genuinely brilliant'NEW STATESMAN
Starting His Engine (Revving It Up #1)
by W. S. LongAthletic and handsome, Florida boy Caleb Youngblood has always wanted to race stock cars like his father and his brother. The roar of the engines, the smell of the burning rubber and the thrill of speed courses his veins. Racing is as much a part of him as the sun and surf of the Florida ocean he loves.But, when Caleb falls in love with sports writer Sebastian Rush, he must make a decision. Will he stay in the closet and follow his dream, or can he make a life with Sebastian and follow his heart?
Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel (Blossom Street #10)
by Debbie Macomber#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDebbie Macomber returns to Seattle's beloved Blossom Street in this heartfelt tale of friendship, renewal, and discovering what's truly important in life.For years Libby Morgan dreamed only of making partner in her competitive, high-pressure law firm. She sacrificed everything for her career--her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When her boss calls Libby into his office, she assumes it will finally be good news, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking reality: She's been let go and must rebuild her entire life . . . starting now. With no job prospects in sight, Libby reaches out to old friends and spends her afternoons at A Good Yarn, the local knitting store. There she forms a close bond with Lydia, the sweet-natured shop owner; Lydia's spirited teenage daughter, Casey; and Casey's best friend, Ava, a shy yet troubled girl who will shape Libby's future in surprising and profound ways. As A Good Yarn becomes a second home--and the women a new kind of family--Libby relishes the different person she's become. She even finds time for romance with a charming and handsome doctor who seems to be her perfect match. But just as everything is coming together, Libby must make a choice that could forever change the life she holds so dear.Warmly told and richly textured, Starting Now is filled with the promise of new beginnings and the unending delights of companionship and love.BONUS: This edition includes excerpts from Debbie Macomber's Last One Home and The Inn at Rose Harbor.Praise for Starting Now "Debbie Macomber is undoubtedly among America's favorite authors [with] a masterful gift of creating tales that are both mesmerizing and inspiring. . . . Her Blossom Street characters seem as warm and caring as beloved friends."--Wichita Falls Times Record News "There is a reason that legions of Macomber fans ask for more Blossom Street books. They fully engage her readers as her characters discover happiness, purpose, and meaning in life."--Booklist (starred review) "Macomber understands the often complex nature of a woman's friendships, as well as the emotional language women use with their friends."--New York Journal of BooksBONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Debbie Macomber's Rose Harbor in Bloom.
Starting Over
by Ethan StoneAfter a killer shift at work, all Eddie wants is a quick meal before heading home to shower and fall into bed. Then he meets Nate at a late-night diner. Eddie's self-confidence is gone along with his ex-boyfriend, and the last thing he's looking for is a one-night stand - especially not with a married man. But Nate doesn't just have sex with Eddie, he makes love to him--and even after Eddie lets Nate walk away, he can't go back to his old, empty life.
Starting Over
by Robin PilcherA trip to Spain gives a middle-aged Scottish divorcée a new outlook on her trying life in this dramatic tale of second chances.Liz Dewhurst has witnessed quite a bit in her thirty-seven years: the birth of her son, the death of her mother, the waxing and waning days on the farm where she was raised . . . the sight of her husband in another woman’s arms. Suddenly, she’s feeling worn down and used up by the very lifestyle upon which she once thrived. Bitterness at her broken marriage has distanced her from her son, Alex—even as she’s poured all her remaining energy into battling the development company that wants to purchase her family’s land to build a golf course.Now Liz must confront a few things, including the fate of the farm, her feelings for her ex-husband, and a trip to Spain that rekindles a fire in her she had forgotten existed. Liz returns to Balmuir a different woman. Now, in the wake of a near-tragedy, she must draw on her newfound strength to make a difficult choice. To look at her life in a different way, standing tall, and starting over . . .
Starting Over (A Nugget Romance #4)
by Stacy Finz"A charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance." --Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling authorThe mountain town of Nugget, California, may be tiny, but with its breathtaking scenery, fresh air, and lovable locals, it has everything. Not to mention it's the perfect setting for firsts--and seconds--of all kinds... On the day of her glitzy New York City wedding, society girl Samantha Dunsbury ditches her Wall Street groom, and hops in her convertible. Her only plan is to head west. But when a pit stop lands her at a lovely Victorian inn in Nugget, she doesn't want to leave. And when the innkeeper needs someone to fill in, Sam is thrilled to take the job--her first! For once, she's going to do what makes her happy. She just has to figure out what happy looks like. She never expects it to look like her surly new boss... The last thing Nate Breyer needs is a debutante dilettante mucking up his business. How his sister--and co-owner--could've hired Sam is beyond him. Nate's known women like Sam before--he was engaged to one once. With no options, he'll just have to keep his eye on her while also keeping his distance. But to his surprise it turns out Sam's got a knack for the job, and for putting folks at ease--including Nate. As business--and pleasure--heat up their relationship, Nate finds himself ready to do anything to persuade the runaway-bride to stay permanently gone...
Starting Over at Blueberry Creek: Includes a bonus novella (Sweetwater Springs #4)
by Annie RainsUSA Today bestselling author Annie Rains welcomes you back to Sweetwater Springs, North Carolina, with a charming friends-to-lovers story between a sexy fireman and the beautiful woman who mends his heart.Firefighter Luke Marini moved to the small town of Sweetwater Springs with the highest of hopes - new town, new job, and new neighbors who know nothing of his past. And that's just how he wants to keep it. But it's nearly impossible when the gorgeous brunette next door decides to be the neighborhood welcome wagon. She's sugar, spice, and everything nice - but getting close to someone again is playing with fire. Brenna McConnell put college on hold to raise her little sister. Now that Eve is grown, Brenna is ready to leave Blueberry Creek and finish what she started. Moving on isn't easy, however, when her gruff new neighbor gives Eve a dangerous firefighting job. And yet, even as Brenna is telling him off for putting her sister in harm's way, she can't deny the sizzling chemistry between them. She put her dreams on hold once. Is she willing to make that sacrifice again for a chance at forever?Includes the bonus novella "Sealed With a Kiss" by Melinda Curtis!
Starting Over at Lane's End
by Shelley GallowayShe's the new girl in town. Genevieve Slate never thought she'd return to small-town life. But she didn't expect that the man she loved would reject her, either. Now living in quaint Lane's End, Ohio, Gen's starting over. Her job at the local police station is perfect, and she's ready for her first case. What she isn't prepared for is the instant chemistry she feels when she meets math teacher Cary Hudson.While getting to know new people is on Gen's to-do list, between the basketball fever that's gripped Lane's End and a vandal who's not making Gen's job any easier, who has time for romance? Besides, Cary's healing from a broken heart, too, so there's no way he'd be interested in anything more than friendship. Or would he...?
Starting Over at Trevino Ranch (Peach Leaf, Texas #5)
by Amy WoodsShe turned her back on love…But her heart never forgot him. When Gina Heron was growing up, the best thing about Peach Leaf, Texas, was the road leading out—and she planned to stay out. Until personal circumstances dictate her return, and Gina finds herself face-to-face with rancher Alex Trevino, the man whose heart she broke in the wake of her leaving. The old attraction still sizzles, but is their love strong enough to pave her second chance into Alex&’s scarred heart?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Peach Leaf, Texas Book 1: His Pregnant Texas SweetheartBook 2: An Officer and Her GentlemanBook 3: Puppy Love for the VeterinarianBook 4: Starting Over at Trevino Ranch
Starting Over in Texas (Red Dog Ranch #4)
by Jessica KellerThe biggest risk is to their hearts…He’s finally home. She’s always wanted a home.Can they find what they need together?Returning to his family ranch is the fresh start widower Boone Jarrett and his daughter need. What he doesn’t need is rodeo rider Violet Byrd teaching Hailey to ride horses—it’s too dangerous. And with Violet working at the ranch, she’s challenging his every decision. Yet Boone can’t stop his growing feelings. Could a second chance at love be worth the risk?
Starting Over in Wickham Falls (Wickham Falls Weddings #9)
by Rochelle AlersThey’re both taking the next step…A new business and a new home—Georgina Powell thought that was all the “new” she could handle!Georgina Powell is finally moving out of her parents’ house—at thirty-two! And after years of carrying her mother’s grief, she’s ready for something new. She just didn’t expect it to come in the form of Langston Cooper, the famed war correspondent who recently returned to buy Wickham Falls’ local paper. But as she opens her own business, his role as editor in chief may pull him in a different direction—away from their future together.Nationally Bestselling Author