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Still the One
by Jill ShalvisLove is a dare in the sexy new romance by the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of the Animal Magnetism novels and the Lucky Harbor series... Darcy Stone is game for anything--except sexy Navy vet and physical therapist AJ Colten, the guy who'd rejected her when she'd needed him most. Now the shoe is on the other foot and he needs her to play nice and help him secure grants for his patients. Unfortunately Darcy can't refuse. She needs the money to fund her passion project: rescuing S&R dogs and placing them with emotionally wounded soldiers.AJ admits it--Darcy is irresistible. But he's already been battle-scarred by a strong-willed, vivacious, adventurous woman like Darcy, and he's not making the same mistake twice--until he and Darcy are forced to fake a relationship. Growing closer than they'd ever imagined possible, Darcy and AJ have to ask themselves: how much between them is pretend? What's the real thing? And where does it go from here?
Still the One
by Michelle MajorOnly a distress call could summon Lainey Morgan back to the small hometown she had run from, leaving her family-and the man she adored-standing at the altar. Yet even fame as a globe-trotting photojournalist couldn’t erase the pain of losing the baby Ethan Daniels had been marrying her for. Still, he always had been the best veterinarian around-and the stray dog that had attached himself to her needed attention. Almost as badly as she did...As for Ethan, Lainey was driving him crazy all over again, and ten years away had only made him want her more. She had done the unforgivable, true, but he was beginning to discover that she had suffered more losses than even he knew about. Both of them had done some growing in the past ten years. Maybe this time, forever could be within their grasp....
Still the One
by Robin WellsRobin Wells takes us back to Chartreuse, Louisiana, for a deeply moving story of forgiveness and second chances. STILL THE ONE After Katie Charmaine's husband is killed in Iraq, all she has left is a closet full of his clothes, a few pictures, and fond memories. She not only lost her love, but her last chance to have the children she's always wanted. Until Zack Ferguson shows up in town . . . with the daughter Katie gave up for adoption nearly seventeen years ago. Zack Ferguson has never forgotten Katie, or the one magical night they spent together. Seeing her again brings up a tidal wave of emotions: regret over the way he left her, anger at the secret she kept, and desire he hasn't felt in years. But he's in town for Gracie. Their daughter is sixteen, angry at the world, and-worst of all-pregnant. She needs the love of her two parents now more than ever. Can these three forgive the hurts of the past and open their hearts to each other?
Still the One
by Shawn LaneSequel to The Best GiftBest friends Malcolm and Dusty have been together as a happy couple for five years. But now Malcolm’s budding career as a stage actor has taken an exciting turn, sending him across the country to Broadway, just as Dustin’s dream of being named Head Chef at the restaurant where he works is coming true.As the distance tests their relationship, can their love and friendship survive? Can Malcolm find a way to prove to Dusty he’s still the one?
Still the One & Hometown Hero's Redemption: Two Heartfelt Romance Novels
by Susan Mallery Jill KemererBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Still the One by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery, originally published in 2002 as Good Husband MaterialWhen Kari Asbury left Possum Landing, Texas, for New York City eight years ago, she was thinking only of the future—not of her ex-boyfriend, Gage, the one she left without saying goodbye.Gage Reynolds had planned to propose to Kari on the night of her prom but instead he finds himself jilted and abandoned without a word. Shocked and heartbroken, Gage does his best to move on, building a life in Possum Landing and working his way up to becoming the town sheriff. He&’s all but forgotten Kari—until she comes back to sell her grandmother&’s house and turns his carefully built world upside down.FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Hometown Hero's Redemption by Jill KemererFirefighter Drew Gannon needs help when he becomes guardian to a troubled ten-year-old boy. To get former social worker Lauren Pierce to agree, he&’ll have to prove he's changed from the sports jock she knew back in high school. Lauren wants no part of her old profession, or a reunion with Drew. But a desperate boy and his handsome guardian may be more than Lauren can resist…Previously published.
Stille Nächte (Mangrove Stories (Deutsch))
by Mary CalmesEin Titel der Mangrove Stories SerieKelly Seaton hat ein wunderbares Leben. Er hat seine eigene Firma für Landschaftsgärtnerei, ein hübsches kleines Haus und seinen besten Freund, Cosimo Renaldi, sowie Coz‘ verrückte Familie, die Kelly als einen der ihren adoptiert haben. Sicher, nachts ist es ein wenig einsam, aber es ist ein guter Deal und Kelly kann es sich nicht erlauben, alles zu ruinieren, indem er zugibt, dass er mehr von Coz will – immer mehr gewollt hat.Dann kommt Kellys Vergangenheit in die Stadt und bringt schlechte Erinnerungen und verletzte Gefühle mit sich, die anfangen an Kelly zu nagen und Coz versteht einfach nicht, warum Kelly ihn nicht die Stärke und Stütze sein lässt, die Kelly immer für ihn gewesen ist. Sie haben schon den Krieg durchgestanden, Coz‘ schreckliche Verletzung und haben sich neue Karrieren in Mangrove, Florida, aufgebaut. Warum sollten sie ihre Vergangenheit nicht gemeinsam bewältigen und ihre Zukunft voller stiller Nächte beginnen?
Stillwater Trilogy
by Brenda NovakNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Novak brings you a trilogy that Publishers Weekly called "a great read." Every town has its secrets-and Stillwater, Mississippi, has more than most! Starting with a murder almost twenty years ago... DEAD SILENCE There's a body buried behind a farmhouse. Grace Montgomery knows who it is and why it happened. She's kept her mouth shut all this time. But now, after thirteen years away, she comes back to Stillwater to confront the past. Widower Kennedy Archer is from a prominent family and he's running for mayor. He needs to stay as far away from the lovely Grace with her toxic history. And yet...he can't. DEAD GIVEAWAY The Reverend Lee Barker went missing and is presumed dead. In fact, the townsfolk believe he was murdered by his stepson, Clay Montgomery, although they can't prove it. Meanwhile, Allie McCormick, a cold case detective from Chicago, comes home to Stillwater to start over. Her instincts tell her he didn't kill the reverend. But then she learns more about Barker and she has to wonder whether Clay took justice into his own hands! DEAD RIGHT Barker's car has just been found... And there's something in the trunk that proves he didn't just drive away. There're more to this case. So his daughter, Madeline, hires a private investigator-even if the cops don't like it. Even if her family doesn't like it. But then P.I. Hunter Solozano starts to uncover some shocking evidence.... Three compelling connected novels of suspense from award-winning writer Brenda Novak. DEAD SILENCE, DEAD GIVEAWAY and DEAD RIGHT. Bet you can't read just one!
Stiltsville: A Novel
by Susanna DanielAward–winning author Susanna Daniel’s Stiltsville offers a gripping, bittersweet portrait of a marriage—and a romance—that deepens over three decades.One sunny morning in 1969, twenty-six-year-old Frances Ellerby finds herself in a place called Stiltsville, a community of houses built on pilings in the middle of Miami’s Biscayne Bay. It’s the first time the Atlanta native has been out on the open water, and she’s captivated. On the dock of a stilt house, with the dazzling skyline in the distance and the unknowable ocean beneath her, she meets the house’s owner, Dennis DuVal—and a new future reveals itself—one of marriage, motherhood, and the challenges of holding onto love in an era of unpredictable change for Miami. “A deeply engrossing tale of love, family, friendship, and motherhood, Stiltsville is both an elegantly crafted work of art and a great read.” —New York Times bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld “A wise and loving portrait of a marriage. . . . Susanna Daniel writes beautifully of matters of the heart.” —New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh“Luminous. . . . A work of tremendous maturity, empathy, and humanity.” —New York Times bestselling author Dani Shapiro“Susanna Daniel weaves the beauty, violence, and humanity of Miami’s coming-of-age with an enduring story of a marriage’s beginning, maturity, and heartbreaking demise.” —Award–winning author Hannah Tinti“This lyrically written work, which follows the ebb and flow of a long marriage, is just intimate enough to draw the reader close. . . . Captivating.” —Denver Post“This soulful novel will inspire you to reflect on your own definitions of house, home, and what really makes a couple close.” —Redbook
Stiltz (Once Upon a Harem #3)
by C. M. StunichCameron Darke is a dhampir—half-vampire and half-human.She's also the firstborn child her mom promised to give up.Rather than sacrifice her only daughter to the immortal assassin known as Rumple Stiltz, Cam's mother went on the run, moving them from old trailers to rusted cars, under bridges or onto park benches. Cam's never known anything but poverty and desperation.But at twenty-five, she's an adult who's ready to make her own choices. The Vampire King is looking for a queen, and Cam intends to take the throne. The immortal bachelor has declared he'll only wed a woman who can spin straw into gold.A seemingly impossible task for some, but Cameron Darke knows exactly who can help.Rumple Stiltz' kin. The firstborn sons taken by Rumple in his many bargains are now adults, known as the Stiltz Brothers, and the three assassins are exactly what Cameron is looking for. Once upon a time, their leader spun straw to gold for Cam's mother, and now she intends to use his kin to win her crown.But this time, the Stiltz' boys don't want to take Cam's firstborn child—they want to give her one … personally. Cam enters a fool's bargain with three dark, deadly men. But it's she who intends to double-cross them. She just never expected to find her heart on the line.
Sting of the Concubine
by Ravynne SunHer world destroyed. Her life shattered. Chione, daughter of King Akih, has come to beg for help from the man responsible for letting her father die. Emperor Osorkon.But what she wants is revenge.Emperor Osorkon is born with empathic powers, a gift and a curse endowed by the deadly scorpion. He can sway other's emotions; but to mate with another empath would link their fates. And ultimately make him vulnerable to his enemies.Trickery leads her to his bed. Fate leads them beyond.In this desert world where sex is a public act, love might be fatal to both of them. But can they escape the calling of their hearts?
Sting of the Scorpion (Harlequin Romance #826)
by Ginna GrayTHE SCORPIO MAN The Scorpio man is proud, enigmatic, tempestuous and possessive. His woman may never know what he’s thinking... but she’ll always know what he’s feeling. ONE SCORPIO MAN IN PARTICULAR Jake Taggart was a man with a mission. Fifteen years ago, the powerful Dushay family had driven him from the small Texas town of Zach’s Corners. The youthful Jake had sworn vengeance--and today’s ruthless businessman saw a chance to take it... by marrying beautiful Susannah Dushay. Jake thought he’d found the perfect way to avenge his family... until he fell in love with her. Suddenly, revenge was not so sweet. STAR-CROSSED LOVERS... OR A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN? Jake’s anger had driven him to desperate measures, but in the end Susannah’s innocence could prove more deadly than a scorpion’s sting....
Stinger (The Sean Riever Thrillers)
by John NicholA Royal Air Force pilot goes undercover in Afghanistan following a missile attack on a civilian plane in this thriller by the author of Exclusion Zone. Sickened by the bloody toll of a war that cost the lives of friends and the woman he loved, RAF pilot Sean Riever transfers units, heading for the remote mountains of Afghanistan. His work there with the mine-clearance teams takes him as close to the shadow of war as he ever wants to get again. But when a British passenger plane is shot down by a Stinger missile over the east coast of America, Sean is forced once more into the cauldron of war . . . Gulf War hero John Nichol returns with a breathlessly exciting thriller, combining full-throttle action with frightening topicality, perfect for fans of James Deegan, Frederick Forsyth, and Chris Ryan.Praise for Exclusion Zone&“Fresh and compelling . . . As good as anything written by Jeffrey Archer or Dick Francis.&” —Daily Mail &“A cracking combat thriller with a delicate love story.&” —Mail on Sunday
Stinger: A spicy second-chance romance
by Mia SheridanA spicy second-chance standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok sensation ARCHER'S VOICE.....................Sometimes, you don't even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you, and makes you want more.Grace Hamilton is the girl with a plan. She knows exactly where her life is going, and prides herself on always achieving her goals. She's never stepped outside the lines she draws for herself, and never considered what her heart truly wants. That is, until him.Carson Stinger doesn't play by any rules except his own. Working in the adult entertainment industry, he doesn't care what others think of his choices, and takes each day as it comes. No direction, no plan. He knows what women want from him, and in his eyes, it's all he has to offer . . . until her.When unexpected circumstances force them together, Grace and Carson are swept up into the electric chemistry between them, surrendering to a steamy Las Vegas weekend in each other's arms. But for two people whose worlds could never coexist, they know their time is short. That is, until their hearts get involved without their permission . . . ....................Praise for Mia Sheridan:'The bible to how to write a good, convincing love story' L.J. Shen'There is no love story like a Mia Sheridan love story' A.L. Jackson
Stir Me Up
by Sabrina ElkinsCami Broussard has her future all figured out. She'll finish her senior year of high school, then go to work full-time as an apprentice chef in her father's French restaurant, alongside her boyfriend, Luke. But then twenty-year-old ex-Marine Julian Wyatt comes to live with Cami's family while recovering from serious injuries. And suddenly Cami finds herself questioning everything she thought she wanted.Julian's all attitude, challenges and intense green-brown eyes. But beneath that abrasive exterior is a man who just might be as lost as Cami's starting to feel. And Cami can't stop thinking about him. Talking to him. Wanting to kiss him. He's got her seriously stirred up. Her senior year has just gotten a lot more complicated....Contains mature content and some sexual situations. Suited for readers 16 and up."Fun, steamy, and leaves you hungry for more. Sabrina Elkins nails the vulnerability of becoming an adult and the choices that come with growing up."-Katie McGarry, author of Dare You To"Cami's slow burn for a wounded hero will rivet readers. I seriously loved this book."-Jennifer Echols, author of Dirty Little Secret
Stir up Trouble: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Fei XiangLooking at the man walking beside him liu ruofei s heart became soft think back he has been good to himself seems to feel liu ruofei s gaze lu weizer in her forehead hard to kiss a gentle said wife we go to buy snacks ok go get some snacks subconsciously liu ruofei answered his words which surprised her a little hearing ruofei s response lu weizer s heart became excited vowed in his heart he will treat her well will not hurt her heart
Stirred (L.A. Nights #4)
by Sylvie FoxWarning: One Kiss can lead to another. Confident and quirky cartoonist, Zoe Andreis must put her life on hold and fly back to the States to care for her ailing father. Spending her post-college years traveling and gallivanting all over Europe while rehashing her adventures in comic form, Zoe grapples with the notion of being shackled to one city. When she encounters, Max Kiss, Zoe's true adventures begin. Although Max would love to branch out and take carefree and crazy chances of his own, he too is tied to LA, tending to his aging and deteriorating father. Stirred and enamored by Zoe's zest for life, Max longs for a future full of love and spontaneity. While they struggle to find balance caring for their parents and living a life of their own, Zoe and Max form a strong and sensual bond. But when the tough challenges surface, Zoe and Max search for a way to have the life they want without feeling the burden of guilt.
Stirring Attraction: A Second Shot Novel
by Sara Jane StoneWhen Dominic Fairmore left Oregon to be all he could be as an Army Ranger, he always knew he'd come back to claim Lily Greene. But after six years away and three career-ending bullets, Dominic is battered, broken, and nobody's hero--so he stays away. Until he learns Lily has been the victim of a seemingly random attack. He'll do anything to keep her safe . . . even go home.Lily is starting to find a life without Dominic when suddenly her wounded warrior is home and playing bodyguard--though all she really wants is for him to take her. But she refuses to play the part of a damsel in distress, no matter how much she misses his tempting touch. He'll leave as soon as she's safe and Lily knows her heart will never heal.But as attraction stirs to so much more, danger closes in. With more than Lily's heart at stake, Dominic can no longer draw a line between protecting Lily and loving her . . .
Stirring Up Romance
by Janet Lee BartonRecently widowed Elise Morgan and her beloved mother-in-law, Frieda, have built a life for themselves together in Denver. But when Frieda decides to live with her other son, Elise is torn. She knows she should move on, but what will life hold for her, alone in Denver? Derrick has loved Elise forever it seems. When she married his brother, Derrick left town and moved to New Mexico to avoid the pain of seeing them together. Now his brother is gone, but can Derrick rightfully dream of a future with Elise? Will God use a frail mother to draw these two lonely hearts together?
Stirring Up Trouble (A Pine Mountain Novel #3)
by Kimberly KincaidLooking for inspiration Sloane Russo's turned a decade of crazy jobs and whimsical travel into a career writing steamy novels set in exotic places. Trouble is, Sloane's flat broke now--and she can't channel sun-drenched beaches in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The only fast cash in town comes with some seriously distracting temptation: Gavin Carmichael, hot, handsome and oh-so-hard-headed. Gavin isn't the impulsive Don Juan of Sloane's novels. He's raising his thirteen-year-old half-sister, and he's pretty sure he's supposed to act like he's never heard of fun. Sloane is way too sexy and irresponsible to be his idea of a good tutor for Bree, but the unpredictable anti-nanny may be irresistible as well. . .
Stirring Up Trouble (The Rosewood Series)
by Andrea LaurenceWhen a prim and proper baker and a laid-back bartender have a neighborly disagreement that gets them both in trouble with the law, a sweet reconciliation is stirred up in the playful third romance in Andrea Laurence's sexy Rosewood series.Maddie's life is perfectly sweet. Her bakery's tasty treats are rising to the top of every must-have list in town, and her commute is just a block away by foot. She loves everything about her little downtown Victorian bungalow--except for her unbearably noisy neighbor, Woody's. The bar's obnoxious and sexy owner, Emmett, seems to live to aggravate Maddie. But he mostly thinks she could use a stiff drink to dislodge the stick up her ass. He's just trying to run his business. Bars stay open late, they play music, they serve alcohol. If she doesn't like it, why did she buy a house across the street? When Maddie and Emmett's battle lands them in front of the local judge, they're ordered to do several weeks of community service cleaning parks and painting over graffiti. As they scrub away the latest works of art by the town's anonymous "Penis Picasso," the baker and the bartender slowly begin to see there's more to each other than meets the eye. So what happens if they wave the white flag and surrender into each other's arms?
Stitch (Gothika #1)
by Sue Brown Jamie Fessenden Kim Fielding Eli EastonGothika: Volume OneWhen a certain kind of man is needed, why not make him to order? Such things can be done, but take care: Much can go wrong--but then, sometimes it can go wonderfully right. Imagine... In The Golem of Mala Lubovnya, a seventeenth century rabbi creates a man of clay to protect the Jews, and the golem lives a life his maker never imagined, gaining a name--Emet--and the love of a good man, Jakob Abramov. But their love may not survive when Emet must fulfill his violent purpose. In Watchworks, Luke Prescott lives as a gentleman in a London that never was. His unique needs bring him to famed watchmaker Harland Wallace. Romance might blossom for them if Harland can come to terms with loving a man and keeping him safe. In Made for Aaron, a young man in an asylum for being gay met the love of his life, Damon Fox. Twenty years later, Aaron thinks his life is over when Damon dies and then disappears from the hospital. Aaron is determined to find the truth, but secrets hide the unthinkable. Reparations unfolds on the harsh planet of Kalan, where weakness cannot be tolerated. When Edward needs help, his life becomes entwined with exceptional cyborg slave, Knox. But when Knox remembers things he shouldn't know, the two may pay a blood price for their taboo alliance.
Stitches & Scars
by Elizabeth VincentAfter a move out of the big city to escape heartbreak, photographer Katherine Thomas embraces life in a new town. With her two best friends by her side, she's ready to start over and not look back. During her first major exhibition at a legitimate art gallery, Kate expects the inevitable nerves, but what she doesn't anticipate is meeting someone who--with one glance--leaves her breathless. What happens when the charming mystery man disappears, leaving Kate wanting more? Without even knowing his name, the odds of finding him again are stacked against her. Will fate intervene, and if it does, will her old wounds prevent her from acting on the undeniable connection she feels?
Stitches (Tales of the Gemstone Kingdoms)
by Amanda MeuwissenCreated by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was &“born&” fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home. Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes he could say two words to the Shadow King without stuttering.Ashmedai has been king of what was once the Amethyst Kingdom since it was cursed a thousand years ago. Only he and Braxton know what truly happened the night of the curse, and Ash&’s secret makes walking among his beloved people painful, so he rarely leaves his castle. However, with Festival Day approaching, Ash wouldn&’t mind going out more often... if it means seeing more of Levi.Ash wishes he deserved the longing looks from those strangely familiar violet eyes. He knows no one could love him after learning the truth of the curse. But if anyone can change his mind, it is the sweetly stitched young man who looks at him like he hung the moon.
Stjerneskud siger ikke farvel
by J. A. Marcos Dennis Vinther NielsenEmily er en ung pige på 23, er historielærer, der bor sammen med sine forældre og sin lillebror, Jason. Alt ville være perfekt i hendes liv, hvis det ikke var for en lille detalje: hun er blind. Alligevel blev hun en selvstændig pige, der selvom vanskelighederne har formået at overvinde det faktum, at ikke kunne se og fører et normalt liv. Men Emily har stadig problemer med kærligheds livet på grund af fordomme mod at blive involveret med mænd, der har en anden livsstil. Men skæbnen ville at hun møder Mathew, hendes yngre nabo: ung, smuk, med tørst for livet. 21, Matt elsker at køre på sin motorcykel, har en tatovering, der fylder hele hans arm og han bliver charmeret af Ems sjældne skønhed. Hun er alt, hvad han nogensinde har ønsket sig, han er det modsatte af alt, hvad hun nogensinde havde forestillet at ønske sig.
Stoccata finale (Questione di tempo #5)
by Mary Calmes N. A. M.Un libro della serie Questione di tempoLa vita non è mai stata facile per Duncan Stiel. La sua infanzia è stata un incubo. Il suo lavoro come poliziotto sotto copertura lo obbliga a nascondere la sua vera natura e, di tanto in tanto, lo fa finire in ospedale. Quando finalmente incontra l'uomo perfetto, non è una sorpresa che tutto vada completamente a rotoli. Quello che Duncan non si aspetta è che l'ostacolo più grande da superare prima di poter vivere la sua storia con Aaron Sutter è quello che porta dentro di sé. Tutti pensano che Aaron abbia tutto: bellezza, soldi, fama e un successo incommensurabile. Tutti tranne lui. Alla fine di ogni giornata, lontano dai flash, con le questioni di affari risolte e mentre gli amici tornano alle loro vite, Aaron si ritrova sempre solo. Nel momento stesso in cui incontra il travolgente detective Duncan Stiel, sa che farà di tutto per tenerlo con sé. Quando però capisce che i soldi non bastano a comprare la felicità, deve trovare la forza per regalare a Duncan qualcosa di molto più importante: il suo cuore.