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Strangers at Dawn: A Novel
by Elizabeth ThorntonElizabeth Thornton, author of the nationally bestselling Whisper His Name and You Only Love Twice, combines ravishing romance with spellbinding suspense in her most dazzling love story yet....Throughout Sara Carstairs' trial for the murder of her sister's husband, Max Worthe had studied her cool demeanor in the dock, fascinated by her even as he was convinced she was guilty as charged. For three years after the ravishing heiress was acquitted, he used the power of his newspaper to pursue the truth--hoping to find the still-undiscovered body of the murder victim and at last prove Sara's guilt. But not only had the body disappeared without a trace, so had Sara Carstairs....When Max finally catches up with Sara by sheer chance, he doesn't even know it's her...at first. By the time he does, it's too late--they've already spent a night together that both of them know they will never forget and can never repeat. Has he fallen in love with the woman of his dreams or with a cold-blooded murderess? And has she put herself in the hands of a knight in shining armor--or a ruthless scoundrel bent on destroying her?From the Paperback edition.
Strangers at the Altar
by Marguerite KayeThe secrets behind the wedding veil For penniless widow Ainsley McBrayne, marriage is the only solution. She's vulnerable yet fiercely independent, so shackling herself to another man seems horrifying! Until handsome stranger Innes Drummond tempts Ainsley to become his temporary wife. Once married, Ainsley hardly recognizes the rugged Highlander Innes transforms into! He sets her long-dormant pulse racing, and she's soon craving the enticing delights of their marriage bed. She has until Hogmanay to show Innes that their fake marriage could be for real...
Strangers in Death (In Death #26)
by J. D. RobbIn 2060 New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is about to discover how the ties that bind strangers can kill.
Strangers in Paradise
by Joanne Rock Stephanie BondParadise is heating up in these two reader-favorite tales from bestselling author Stephanie Bond and three-time RITA® Award nominee Joanne Rock.Club Cupid by Stephanie BondWorkaholic Frankie Jensen can't resist bringing work with her on vacation. But when her briefcase is stolen just before she's supposed to head home, Frankie has no choice but to stay in Key West until she finds it. Sun-kissed Randy Tate, the bartender and owner of a local hangout, offers to help. But Randy's help seems to involve a lot of hot, lazy days and steamy, tropical nights. Frankie may never find her briefcase, but she's starting to wonder why she'd even want to...Valentine Vixen by Joanne RockFrancesca Donzinetti just spent a mortifying week on a romantic reality show, only to be voted off by the TV audience. So the last thing she expects to discover is that Lucky Adams-the show's sexy bachelorѿsecretly lusted over her. Now he's offering Francesca her very own reality show at a seaside locale. But this time, Lucky will be the only contender. And Francesca will be lucky if she gets away with her heart intact...
Strangers in Paradise
by Temple MadisonFallen angel Adam Blackstone, also known as Adamas the Black Knight, is gorgeous as hell, from which he escaped. Adapting quickly to life on Earth, he builds a new life as the owner of a popular restaurant. Despite being mortal and vulnerable to the earthly dangers, he still thrives. And he is waiting for the meeting that will change his new life.X-Tilla, the Underworld’s best assassin, follows Adam through a vortex to Earth. He undergoes several changes while in the vortex, just like Adam did before him, and arrives on Earth without memory of his past. He now goes by the name Phoenix Webber and struggles to adapt to life on Earth, not being able to find a sustainable job. That is, until he arrives for an interview and meets Adam by accident.The two men are strongly attracted to each other. They fall in love, and quickly learn there are obstacles in mortal life to conquer. Phoenix experiences strange dreams and visions until he remembers he followed Adam to Earth to kill him. Realizing every mortal has both a good and a dark side, Phoenix struggles with fear, loyalty, and love. Will he disobey the command to kill Adam? Or will love really conquer all?
Strangers in Paradise (A Paradise, Alaska Romance #3)
by Barbara DunlopA woman bush pilot in Alaska finds love where she least expects it in this new novel from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop. Hailey Barosse always knew what her wealthy family expected of her: marry an affluent Georgia man, run a charitable organization, and provide her parents with two or three grandchildren. But Hailey rebelled. Instead, she moved far away from that suffocating life, and for six years she&’s built her independence by flying bush planes in the tiny town of Paradise, Alaska. Then a suave, handsome businessman arrives, shaking up her world and reminding her of her controlling family. Parker Hall wants to invest in her boss&’s airline, but Hailey doesn&’t trust him at all. He might be confident and charming, but she knows all about self-centered cutthroat industrialists—and Parker is one of them. Parker Hall prides himself on being a self-made entrepreneur. He earned his fortune by working day and night, expanding his gold mine and investing in new businesses that support his growing dream. His next opportunity is in Paradise, but his plans are quickly derailed by a fierce, beautiful pilot who both fights and fascinates him. The closer he gets to the feisty Hailey, the more she pushes him away. But Parker&’s not giving up, not on Paradise and not on Hailey. He&’s come a long way in life by being laser-focused on his passions, and this time is no different…
Strangers in Paradise: Sheltered In His Arms
by Heather GrahamGet caught up in the thrills and chills of this classic romantic suspense by New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham. Alexi Jordan moves to her family&’s crumbling Florida estate to start over. The house needs work, but that&’s exactly what she&’s looking for as she gets her life back on track. Then she receives a series of unsettling phone calls, and Alexi begins to fear that her home is far from a refuge.Her neighbor, Rex Morrow, insists on protecting Alexi. She can&’t deny that Rex is strong and sheltering, but she's wary of developing feelings for him. As the danger increases, Alexi is caught between her mysterious stalker and a man who threatens to steal her heart…
Strangers in Paradise: Sheltered in His Arms
by Heather Graham Tara Taylor QuinnA SAFE PLACE Alexi Jordan moves to her family's crumbling Florida estate to start over. The house needs work, but that's exactly what she's looking for to get her life back on track after a disastrous marriage and an exhausting career. But after a series of unsettling phone calls and someone tampering with her lights, Alexi begins to fear that her home is far from a refuge. Her neighbor, Rex Morrow, insists on protecting Alexi. She can't deny that Rex is strong and sheltering, but the feelings she begins to develop for him are just as frightening as the series of scary events in her home. As the danger increases, Alexi must decide who poses the greater risk-her mysterious stalker, or the man who threatens to steal her heart... FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Sheltered in His Arms by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Ten years after doing the unforgivable and leaving Shelter Valley, Sam Montford returns home. But forgiveness proves hard to find...particularly with the one woman he loved the most and hurt the deepest: his ex-wife, Cassie Tate.
Strangers in the Desert
by Lynn Raye HarrisIsabella, the wife Sheikh Adan thought was dead, has just walked back into his life on the eve of his wedding to another woman.Now Adan is to be crowned King, Isabella must be his Queen-sharing his desert throne and the royal bed. But gone is the dutiful, pure girl he once knew; in her place is a defiant, sultry woman who makes Adan's blood run hot. A woman who has no memory of being his wife....
Strangers in the Night
by Ines SaintAll-American playboy Jake Kelly is Chicago's conservative mayoral candidate. Heir to a dubiously obtained real estate fortune, he's had a hard time convincing people a generous, caring heart lies beneath his cold exterior. Recent polls have him lagging behind his more family oriented Democratic opponent and his main problem seems to be Chicago's large Hispanic constituency. Keila Diaz is a warm, sassy, left-leaning violinist of Hispanic descent. She's struggling to make a career out of her passion for playing the violin in the city she loves. Keila needs more work and Jake needs a consultant. When a friend brings them together to come up with a music program for the city's public school system as part of Jake's plans for education reform, sparks ignite and combust. Jake ignores he'd already met Keila once before and Keila follows his lead. When photos of the two of them dancing close at a festival mysteriously show up in local media, things get complicated. Voters love the idea of Jake and Keila together. If Jake ever owns up to the feelings he's been so adept at tossing aside, will Keila be able to trust he wants her for the right reasons? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Strangers in the Night
by Inés SaintJake Kelly is Chicago's conservative mayoral candidate. Heir to a dubiously obtained real estate fortune, he's had a hard time convincing people a generous, caring heart lies beneath his cold demeanor. Recent polls have him lagging behind his more family oriented Democratic opponent and his main problem seems to be Chicago's large Hispanic constituency.<P><P> Keila Diaz is a warm, sassy, left-leaning violinist of Hispanic descent. She's struggling to make a career out of her passion for playing the violin in the city she loves.<P> Keila needs more work and Jake needs a consultant. When a friend brings them together to come up with a music program for the city's public school system as part of Jake's plans for education reform, sparks ignite and combust. Jake ignores he'd already met Keila once before and Keila follows his lead.<P> When photos of the two of them dancing close at a festival mysteriously show up in local media, things get complicated. Voters love the idea of Jake and Keila together, but they have it all wrong... or do they?
Strangers in the Night
by Kerry ConnorIt was dark, it was late, and they were total strangersCaught in a Chicago alley crossfire, Allie Freeman was running for her life when she slammed into Gideon Ross. A hardened bounty hunter, his job was to discover why this stranger--no different than the girl next door--was so highly desired. But unraveling what made Allie so special would take more time than he had. . . . Being drawn into this wanted woman's life had turned Ross into the hunted. Allie's hidden identity exposed them to a relentless killer--one, inexplicably, she was willing to die for. But she didn't know the lengths Ross would go to keep her unharmed. He wasn't willing to share her with anybody, and in this game of survival, whoever keeps their secret the longest, wins.
Strangers in the Night
by Linda HowardFeel the thrill of unexpected passion between strangers in the night…in this New York Times bestselling story collection from Linda Howard.Lake of Dreams Thea Marlow had encountered her soul mate in the depths of her overpowering, frightening dreams. Now, on the shores of a country lake, the stranger comes to her in the flesh—and lures her into a timeless love. Blue Moon Sheriff Jackson Brody knows folks get a little crazy under a full bayou moon. But on the trail of a scorching murder mystery, it&’s the lawman himself who succumbs to the spell of a beautiful, mysterious stranger. White Out In the midst of an Idaho blizzard, Hope Bradshaw offers shelter to a stranger—and an instant, hungry passion flares between them. When a radio bulletin warns of a dangerous escaped convict, her blood runs cold: has desire blinded her to the risks of trusting a man who is an expert at covering his tracks?
Strangers of the Night & Witch's Hunger
by Deborah Leblanc Megan HartLove blooms best when night falls... STRANGERS OF THE NIGHT In this intriguing trilogy, three young people share a tragic past that has left them burdened and blessed with supernatural talents. Facing forces determined to harm them, their fate rests with the strangers who help them-a nurse, a detective and a small-town librarian, who must suspend their own disbelief to protect them. WITCH'S HUNGER As a Triad witch, Vivienne François knows better than to let Nikoli Hyland get too close. Her family's ancient curse means Viv can never be with the sexy human warrior. If she succumbs to her forbidden desires, she risks losing everything and putting all humanity in danger. Still, Nikoli affects her like no other...
Strangers to Husbands
by Lee PiniThey say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but when Lewis wakes up married after a wild, drunken night at his best friend&’s bachelorette party, he&’s worried he&’s affected the rest of his life. Tad might be sweet, drop-dead gorgeous, and so easy to be with, but the obvious solution is a speedy divorce. The fact that they both live in New York City should make the process easy… so why is it taking them so long to sign the papers? Or even take off their rings? And why do they keep ending up in bed? Tad&’s anxiety and fear of coming out to his family has driven guys away before. Can he dare to believe Lewis is different? Lewis, his friends, and his loud, loving Italian family support Tad in a way he&’s never experienced, and it&’s easy to imagine a lifetime of that unconditional love. But life isn&’t a romcom… Or is it?
Strangers' Hall (Colchester Sagas)
by Elizabeth JeffreyAfter fleeing her divided Dutch homeland, Jannekyn van der Hest comes to Colchester, Essex, looking to make a new life for herself. Though she seeks comfort and community, she finds herself at the mercy of her cruel uncle, who condemns her to a demeaning life as a kitchen maid.As she struggles to regain her independence and make a life for herself in the cloth trade, Jannekyn will need all the courage and resourcefulness she possesses - especially when she falls in love with an Englishman, whose arrival turns Jannekyn's world upside down.Will this burgeoning romance reverse Jannekyn's fortunes, or will she never quite be able to escape her past?
Strangers: A Faye Longchamp Mystery (large Print 16pt) (Faye Longchamp Archaeological Mysteries #6)
by Mary Anna Evans"This contemporary mystery is drenched with Florida history and with gothic elements that should appeal to a broad range of readers." —BooklistFaye Longchamp and husband Joe Wolf Mantooth have founded an archaeological consulting firm—just in time for the economy to tank. But a meeting with a couple who run an elegant B&B in a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida, lands the firm's first big project. Within a day of their arrival at Dunkirk Manor, a lovely young employee disappears, leaving behind a sinister smear of blood in her car, a collection of priceless artifacts, and a note asking for Faye's help. Two days later, the missing woman's boyfriend is found floating in the Matanzas River, his throat slashed. The detective in charge of the case believes that the artifacts are key to the crime and hires Faye to track down their origin.The artifacts Faye and Joe excavate at their work site date from every era of St. Augustine history, and the discovery of a buried cache of children's toys from the 1920s hits eight-months-pregnant Faye particularly hard. Dunkirk Manor seems haunted in a way that Faye can't explain.Then a stunning discovery is made: the diary of a priest who left Spain in 1565 and was present at the city's birth. Faye is driven to translate the manuscript. In what could be an unfolding tale by the Brothers Grimm, Faye and Joe uncover some terrible secrets....
Strapless
by Leigh RikerWith only 207 more shopping days until thirty, Darcie Elizabeth Baxter is searching for...an office with a door on it, a great apartment in Manhattan and a man who's interested in commitment.Instead, she's been spending her days battling her co-workers at Wunderthings Lingerie International and her nights trying to avoid her grandmother's possessed cat. And though she gets a great employee discount, she hasn't needed it since...well, it's been a while. Even her grandmother has a more active social life. So when a chance to go to Sydney to open up a new lingerie store lands in Darcie's lap, she jumps at it.Australia is incredible, and so is Dylan Rafferty, the Aussie sheep rancher she falls into bed with. But now that she's met a man capable of giving her multiple orgasms and multiple laughs, Darcie bristles at his fantasy of her barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen, no less. Should she marry him, or send him back to the set of The Donna Reed Show?Caught between romance and reality, Darcie vows to define life, and happiness, her own way-even if that means risking it all and going strapless!
Strategic Seduction
by Cheris HodgesAlicia Michaels needs a major career reboot, so she’s got no time for romance. But starting over in Atlanta is an uphill battle for the cautious PR rep—especially after she teams up with wealthy Richmond Crawford on a make-or-break project. For one thing, the risk-taking entrepreneur is nothing like the staid businessman he used to be. For another, she and Richmond can’t see eye-to-eye on anything—except that the reckless attraction between them is sizzling, off-the-charts trouble . . . Playing by the rules got Richmond betrayal from his rich family—and shattering heartbreak. He’s got to prove he can be his own man, so keeping things strictly-business with Alicia is the smart play. Still, even their conflicts only make Richmond want more of her honesty and courage. But a shocking revelation will endanger everything they’re fighting to build. And making things right could be the final deal breaker . . . Praise for I Heard a Rumor “A delicious, immersive page-turner.” —Publishers Weekly “Count on Cheris Hodges to deliver a sassy, sexy, romantic read.” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author “Another fun, dramatic Southern romance from a rising star author that will satisfy readers, especially fans of Kimberla Lawson Roby.” —Booklist “Hodges knows what romance readers want.” —Library Journal
Strategically Wed
by Pamela DaltonMarry a man she detested? Only for a very good reason...and a sting operation was the only way Maggie Bennington would consider joining Detective Griff Murdock, her late father's former partner, in holy matrimony. But after the fake wedding to catch the thieves who were robbing wedding parties, real bullets started flying!The reluctant bride found herself legally married to the now-wounded groom, sharing a remote cabin in the woods, trying to figure out who wanted them dead and who the real target was. But the weeks of forced seclusion did nothing to alleviate the growing sexual tension between them as they found the vows to love, honor and cherish easy to obey-in bed!
Strategies of General's Daughter (Volume 1)
by Yan BaiOne poor and two white officials met the honest, righteous and rich second generation. <P><P>On the night before their wedding, they would secretly change the sun. The dignified daughter of a great general had become a shady, shady existence in the middle of the night … <P><P>She had become a sinner who escaped marriage, a disgrace to her family!
Strategies of General's Daughter: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yan BaiOne poor and two white officials met the honest, righteous and rich second generation.On the night before their wedding, they would secretly change the sun. The dignified daughter of a great general had become a shady, shady existence in the middle of the night …She had become a sinner who escaped marriage, a disgrace to her family!
Strategies of General's Daughter: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yan BaiOne poor and two white officials met the honest, righteous and rich second generation.On the night before their wedding, they would secretly change the sun. The dignified daughter of a great general had become a shady, shady existence in the middle of the night …She had become a sinner who escaped marriage, a disgrace to her family!
Strategies of General's Daughter: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Yan BaiOne poor and two white officials met the honest, righteous and rich second generation.On the night before their wedding, they would secretly change the sun. The dignified daughter of a great general had become a shady, shady existence in the middle of the night …She had become a sinner who escaped marriage, a disgrace to her family!
Strategy for Marriage
by Margaret WayCattle Baron Ashe McKinnon discovered an uninvited guest at a family wedding-the groom's ex-girlfriend. Acting swiftly to prevent a scandal, he persuaded the gorgeous Christy Parker to become his surprise date for the occasion!Embarrassed by her impulsive urge to gate-crash the event, Christy agreed to this pretense. But should she have allowed herself to visit his impressive Outback home? He'd made it clear that any marriage to him could be no more than a business arrangement-and she was in danger of falling for her handsome rescuer....