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Strays in the Time of COVID
by Edward KendrickBeaten and thrown out of his home by his father, Guy ends up on the streets. A few days later he's 'adopted' by two strays, a German shepherd mix and a gray kitten.Later that night, when he returns to a vacant house he'd found the previous day, he meets three other homeless teens -- Mack, Tone, and Dani. After a false start, because they think he's a punk looking for trouble, they become friends. Dani insists the animals need names, and she decides to call the kitten Ghost, while the dog becomes Shadow.When Mack and Guy are threatened by two real punks in the alley behind the house, Shadow defends them, with Mack's help. This leads to their decision that it isn’t safe to remain where they are. As they move on, the quartet's friendship deepens, and Guy eventually trusts them enough to tell them he's gay ... which they accept with no problem, as it turns out so are Mack and Tone.Now they have to continue dealing with life on the streets while COVID ravages the country, making being homeless a fight for their very survival.
Streamline
by Jennifer LaneSeems like Leo Scott has it all: looks, brains, and athletic talent. He's captain of his high school swim team with a bright future in college and beyond. But Leo has secrets. His mother's crippling car accident has devastated his family and left Leo to deal with his father's abuse, battered and alone. Leo's girlfriend Audrey Rose is poised for her own share of success. As one of Florida's top high school swimmers, Audrey dreams of college swimming stardom. But there's an obstacle to her glorious rise to the top. Her number-one supporter-her father-is in prison for murder. Part murder mystery, part tale of young love in a military family, this gripping story takes readers on a journey from Pensacola to Annapolis. Leo and Audrey must band together to rise above the adversity they encounter and find their true selves in the process. When everything's on the line . . . streamline.
Street Game (GhostWalkers #8)
by Christine FeehanThe new GhostWalker novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Years ago, GhostWalkers Mack McKinley and Jaimie Fielding were lovers. Now they've been reunited on the violent streets by a ruthless common enemy who could destroy them both.
Street Game: Number 8 in series (Ghostwalker Novel #8)
by Christine FeehanFor Mack McKinley and his team of GhostWalker killing machines, urban warfare is an art. But despite a hard-won knowledge of the San Francisco streets, Mack knows from experience that too many things can still go wrong. Danger was just another part of the game - and now he's come face-to-face with a woman who can play just as tough.She's Jaimie, a woman with a sapphire stare so potent it can destroy a man. Years ago she and Mack had a history - volatile, erotic and electric. Then she vanished. But now she's walked back into Mack's life again, as a spy with more secrets than are good for her. Against all odds, she's hooking up with Mack one more time to take on an enemy that could destroy them both, or bring them back together in one hot, no-holds-barred adrenaline rush.
Street Love
by Walter Dean MyersYour first love is totally wrong for you. Do you follow your heart? Or do you run away? <P><P>Junice <P><P>What am I doing? He'll take one quick look <P><P>And wish he was anywhere else but here <P><P>I'm already ashamed of what I think <P><P>He will think of me, of the life I lead <P><P>Damien Yes, she is the fruit that will <P><P>Sustain me and yes, she brings <P><P>A rain that I know can chill <P><P>But it is a rain so sweet and sings <P><P>A song my soul insists <P><P>That I follow, if I would exist <P><P>As more than I have ever, ever been <P><P>If my mother calls it evil, then I embrace the sin
Street Smart
by Tara Taylor QuinnLas Vegas is about escape.But the teenage runaways who end up there too often find a world far worse than the one they left behind. A world of prostitution, of danger and fear. One of these runaways is Autumn Stevens, whose half sister, Francesca Witting, comes to Vegas to search for her.Las Vegas is about illusions.Francesca meets Luke Everson, ex-marine and head of security for the luxurious Bonaparte Hotel. But Luke doesn't know whether his relationship with her is real or as illusory as everything else in this neon city. He's not even sure it matters. He's consumed by work-investigating a scam in the hotel's casino. He's also trying to adopt a child, because he wants a family without the "claustrophobia" of marriage.Las Vegas is about connections.Francesca eventually tracks down her sister-and learns that there's an unexpected connection, an unknown connection, between Autumn and Luke.Las Vegas is about dreaming big.And despite everything, finding love with Luke is the biggest dream Francesca has.
Stregata dal conte
by Amanda Mariel Sara MinerviniRose Woodcourt è una sarta con poche sostanze ma dotata di un’incredibile determinazione. È troppo orgogliosa per accettare l’aiuto di chicchessia, anche quando sono in gioco la sua casa e la sua stessa libertà, minacciati dal perverso Mr Wolfe. Meno che mai è disposta ad accettare la protezione che le offre Hunter Thorne, un gentiluomo dell’aristocrazia molto al di sopra della sua misera condizione. “I conti corteggiano le comuni signorine per una ragione”, pensa Rose. E lei non ha alcuna voglia di diventare l’amante di un uomo altolocato, per quanto affascinante possa mostrarsi. Ma quando le minacce di Mr Wolfe passano dalle parole ai fatti, a Rose non resta altra scelta che rivolgersi, suo malgrado, proprio a Hunter. Stregata dal Conte è il primo libro della serie Fabled Love – Amori da Favola in cui l’autrice rilegge gli archetipi delle classiche fiabe in versione romance.
Stregati (I Mutaforma #1)
by Ernesto Pavan M. D. GrimmI Mutaforma: Volume 1L'accalappiacani Derek Williams vorrebbe chiedere a Brian O'Donogue di uscire da quando il veterinario ha cominciato a lavorare nello stesso Pronto Soccorso Veterinario due anni fa. Dunque perché non ha ancora fatto la prima mossa? È una faccenda complicata... ma ha qualcosa a che vedere con il fatto che a Derek ogni tanto piace correre a quattro zampe invece che su due gambe. In via di guarigione da una relazione brutale e anche lui in segreto possesso di abilità soprannaturali, Brian coglie l'occasione e acconsente a uscire con Derek. La relazione che ne risulta è migliore di quanto entrambi sperassero - fino a quando un mutaforma rinnegato aggredisce Brian mentre questi è intento a portare a passeggio i suoi cani. L'aggressione improvvisa costringe Derek a fronteggiare i propri sentimenti, ma il pericolo non è terminato. Il rinnegato è là fuori e sta dando loro la caccia.
Strength Under Fire
by Dana NussioFrom hero to zero One day lieutenant Ben Peterson's single-handedly stopping a bank robbery and the next he's being accused of tampering with evidence. Ben needs to clear his name, fast! His only ally is straight-shooting rookie Delia Morgan. Involving Delia is the last thing Ben wants. But he needs her help to figure out who's setting him up. As their investigation intensifies, so does the temptation, and they open up to each other in ways neither expected. However, when it becomes clear that Delia still doesn't trust Ben completely, it puts more than just their careers in jeopardy...
Strength Under Fire (Silver Creek #3)
by Lindsay McKennaNew York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna returns to Silver Creek, Wyoming, where a Black Ops veteran finds the strength to fight again when a dangerous terrorist group comes after his beautiful boss . . . Bereft after the brutal loss of her parents, Dana Scott sinks nearly every dime of her inheritance into buying Wildflower Ranch, believing that once she restores the rustic cabin, and farms the untamed acreage, her soul will be whole once more. Hiring wrangler Colin Gallagher to help out just makes sense. But as she works side by side with the handsome loner, she feels an unexpected kinship, and a longing for connection she believed was lost to her forever . . . Colin is only in Silver Creek long enough to make some money and move on. Restless, spiritually broken, the former Army Ranger has nothing left to give after his harrowing time in battle. But helping Dana make a life for herself has him yearning for more. Until the domestic terrorists that destroyed Dana&’s family catch up with her, determined to silence her forever. It&’s a threat that has Colin calling on all his considerable training to keep safe the woman who has taken hold of his heart . . . &“The romance is . . . rich with emotion and intensified by suspense.&”—Publishers Weekly starred review on Silver Creek Fire
Strength and Valor: Into Thin Air\Targeted (K-9 Unit)
by Becky Avella Mary Ellen PorterEnjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Facing their greatest fears…Into Thin AirWhen a child is abducted in front of Laney Kensington, she and her dog desperately try to save the girl. But Laney is shot and left for dead, the kidnappers and the girl long gone. FBI agent Grayson DeMarco explains she’s the only witness to a worldwide child-trafficking ring. And if the kidnappers discover she’s alive, they’ll be back to finish the job. But the threat is even closer than he imagined…TargetedWhen photos of Stephanie O’Brien are found in a serial killer’s home, it’s clear that she’s the next intended victim. She has nowhere to hide, nowhere to run—except to K-9 cop Rick Powell. Rick will do anything to protect the innocent teacher, but he’s never faced an opponent so cunning. One who won’t stop till he has his victim right where he wants her…six feet under.
Strength in the Storm (A Johns Mill Amish Romance #2)
by Laurel BlountIn this touching Amish romance, a brokenhearted woman and a steadfast man discover that the safest place to weather tragedy is in each other&’s arms.After the murder of both her parents, Emma Hochstedler returns to the small community of Johns Mill, hoping to resume her quiet existence. Reclaiming her place proves harder than expected—especially now that a movie is being made about her family&’s loss. But then, an old friend offers her a lifeline that gives her new purpose. Amish builder Samuel Christner is the biggest—and the strongest—man in town. In fact, the gentle giant has only one weakness—Emma. Even though she broke his heart, he won&’t let his childhood sweetheart face her troubles alone. He hires Emma as a nurse for his elderly aunt…and finds himself falling for her all over again. But while romance blooms, storm clouds gather. And when darkness falls, it will take all Sam&’s strength—and all their love—to see them through.
Strengthen Your Marriage: Personal Insights into Your Relationship
by Les Parrott Leslie ParrottBestselling authors and trusted relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you strengthen and enhance your unique marriage with the perfect companion to your SYMBIS+ Assessment Report. The SYMBIS+ Assessment is a powerful and personalized marriage insight tool that covers seventeen key areas in your marriage, including wellbeing, social support, finances, personality, sex, communication, conflict, spirituality, time styles, and more.Whether you are debriefing your SYMBIS+ Report one-on-one with your certified Facilitator or in a small group or class, this guidebook is an ideal companion to SYMBIS+. Each chapter perfectly correlates to a page of your personal report--and gives you fun and practical steps toward making a bad marriage better or a good marriage great.Chock-full of real-life action steps, no-guilt exercises, and engaging discussion starters, this book will show you how to:Utilize the strengths you and your spouse bring to your marriageNavigate your hot-button issuesCultivate deeper intimacy and lifelong passionKick financial worries to the curbEngage in heartfelt and meaningful conversationsWhether you have already debriefed your SYMBIS+ Report with a certified SYMBIS Facilitator, or you are about to, don't miss out on what Strengthen Your Marriage will do for your relationship.You can find a SYMBIS+ Facilitator and your own SYMBIS+ Report to accompany this book at SYMBIS.com.
Strengthened by Fire (By Fire Series #2)
by Andrew GreySequel to Redemption by FireBy Fire Series: Book TwoLee Staunton and Dirk Krause have been seeing each other for a couple of months when they get the bad news: the firehouse they work at will be closed unless they can come up with the money to complete some maintenance and repairs. The union wants to stand and fight. There's just one problem: the only suggestion for how to raise the money is Lee's. And Dirk hates it. Unfortunately, everyone else thinks Lee's "Chicken and Beefcake" dinner--which they'll attend in just their hats, boots, and fire pants--is a great idea, and Lee goes ahead with the organizing. But interference from the borough council and low ticket sales threaten to rain on Lee's parade. If Dirk can't put aside his pride and stubborn nature for one night, it could cost both him and Lee their jobs--never mind their relationship.
Strictly Business: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Linda CajioBeloved romance author Linda Cajio delivers a sinfully sexy tale about the sparks that ignite when a business proposition takes a steamy turn. Jess Brannen adores practical jokes, which is why she and her friends plan a raucous bachelorette party at a male strip club in Atlantic City for an unsuspecting bride-to-be. But the next morning, the joke is on Jess: She wakes up next to Nick Mikaris, the renowned architect who she had hoped would hire her landscaping company. An intense night of passion is not the sort of pitch meeting she had in mind. Nick Mikaris isn't one to mix business with pleasure, but he's willing to make an exception in Jess's case. Nick is tempted by Jess's work proposal--and by the captivating woman herself. Touching Jess is delicious and addictive, but she seems determined to ignore the undeniable attraction between them. Now Nick, ever the practical architect, must convince Jess that they have what it takes to design a long and lasting life together. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Reluctant Countess, Wild Rain, and Silk on the Skin.
Strictly Confidential (Faith at the Crossroads #5)
by Terri ReedA Colorado reporter’s curiosity over a mysterious Italian could lead her into danger in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery.From the desk of Colleen Montgomery:Alessandro Donato—there’s more to Lidia Vance’s nephew than meets the eye.—Says he’s an accountant for the European Union (but spends a lot of time here in Colorado Springs).—Pops up whenever anything bad happens . . . and then mysteriously disappears. Wonder if he knows anything about the troubles plaguing the Vance and Montgomery families, and/or if it’s connected to the dismantled drug cartel?I’ll have to stick close to the handsome Italian to find out what secrets he’s keeping. It’ll be tough, but this reporter is willing to do whatever it takes to uncover the truth.
Strictly Confidential Attraction
by Brenda Jackson"I need you, Alli." -- Mark Hartman, desperate new dadDid Mark mean what Alison Lind hoped? Was her boss declaring his passion for her? Did he really feel the same way she secretly felt for him?Apparently not. Turned out that what Alison wanted and what Mark needed were two different things. Instead of asking her to be his lover, he was asking her to be temporary nanny to his baby niece. Not an ounce of desire in sight. Or was there?Living together, spending time in intimate surroundings, created a sensual tension too powerful to ignore. How long before this strictly business relationship turned into a strictly passionate predicament?
Strictly Confidential Attraction & Taking Care of Business
by Brenda JacksonSTRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL ATTRACTION"I need you, Alli. " Did Mark mean what Alison Lind hoped? Was her boss declaring his passion? Did he feel the same way she secretly did? Apparently not. He was asking her to be nanny to his baby niece. Not an ounce of desire in sight. Or was there? Living together, spending time in intimate surroundings, created a sensual tension too powerful to ignore. How long before this strictly business relationship turned into a strictly passionate predicament?TAKING CARE OF BUSINESSFrom the moment she met Tag Elliott, Renee Williams thought of nothing but how his lips would feel on hers. But as a member of Manhattan's wealthiest family, Tag was out of the social worker's league. There was another small matter: she was black and he was white. Renee agreed to one night to live their fantasies, but Tag decided once was not enough. He could ignore the scandal they'd stir; couldn't she? After all, Tag wanted her. And he always got what he wanted. . .
Strictly Confidential: A workplace romance (The Grants of DC #3)
by Donna HillBusiness brings them together. Will desire tear them apart? Find out in Essence bestselling author &’s latest romance! Turning business into pleasurecould cost them more than their professional partnership. To save her family business, Lexi Randall joins professional forces with Montgomery Grant, careful to conceal why she desperately needs this project. Fortunately, the real estate developer shares her vision for their Washington, DC, community—but keeping their hands off each other becomes a losing battle. When an unwelcome blast from Monty&’s past shows up, Lexi knows it&’s only a matter of time before her secret is no longer strictly confidential. Will her choices cost them everything or take their partnership to a whole new level?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of The Grants of DC series: Book 1: What the Heart WantsBook 2: Forever MineBook 3: Strictly Confidential
Strictly Forbidden Boss (The De Luca Legacy)
by Bella MasonA forbidden, forced-proximity, Italian billionaire boss romance from Bella Mason. Will their off-limits attraction… be their undoing? Hiding her true identity is how heiress Charlotte Kim could escape a forced marriage. So far, she&’s succeeded in convincing the world—and billionaire Enzo De Luca—that she&’s the perfect PA. Until a business trip to his Calabrian vineyard, where she&’ll spend every waking moment with the boss she shouldn&’t crave… Since the scandalous end to his engagement, Enzo despises lies. He&’s certain his intriguing assistant has a secret… But, by getting close enough to the innocent beauty to uncover the truth, he risks their dangerously forbidden desire burning them both!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The De Luca Legacy books:Book 1: Strictly Forbidden BossBook 2: Pregnant Before "I Do"
Strictly Taboo
by Jaid BlackThree sexy, original stories of men who are totally off-limits. From the author of the sizzling One Dark Night--three highly charged tales of unexpected desire, from the faraway past deep into the distant future... Here are three beautiful, daring women who find themselves succumbing to the forbidden, overpowering passion ignited by their arch enemies. Set in three different worlds-the past, the present, and the future-these stories will take readers way beyond their wildest imagination and into their most sensuous fantasies.
Strictly Temporary
by Robyn GradyDiscovering an abandoned baby in the backseat of a taxi was not on hotelier Zack Harrison's agenda. Luckily, a stunning stranger comes to his aid-and piques his interest. But before Child Services can arrive, a snowstorm strands the trio in Zack's luxurious Colorado cabin.Trinity Matthews wants to resist Zack's advances, but his care and concern for her and the baby soon have her melting. As the snow falls and the heat sizzles, it's not long before Trinity's sleeping in his bed. And she finds herself wondering if their temporary arrangement could have permanent effects.
Strife
by Sky Corgan Nelson Leonel De BenedettiDa autora mais vendido segundo o USA Today, Sky Corgan, vem uma nova série de romances sombrios! “A vida não é linda. Às vezes, é tão feia quanto nossos piores pesadelos. Este é um desses momentos.” Pepper chegou ao fundo do poço. Com dinheiro insuficiente para pagar pela comida, tempos desesperados exigem medidas desesperadas. Ela está convencida de que já passou o suficiente para resistir a qualquer tempestade emocional. Mas ela nunca poderia ter se preparado para conhecer Dmitri Strife.
Strife (Libros 1-3)
by Sky Corgan“La vida no es bella. A veces, es tan fea como nuestras peores pesadillas. Éste es uno de esos momentos." Pepper ha tocado fondo. Después de ser echada a la calle, está dispuesta a hacer lo que sea necesario para sobrevivir, incluso si eso significa comprometerse a sí misma. Dmitri Strife es una estrella de rock de fama mundial que intenta ingresar en la industria del cine. La compañía Seedy lo lleva a un encuentro casual con Pepper que cambiará sus vidas para siempre. Strife es una historia de privilegios y pobreza, de bondad y crueldad, y de saber en quién confiar cuando el mundo entero parece haberte dado la espalda.
Strife (Parte #1)
by Sky Corgan Paola Ciccarelli“La vita non è bella. A volte è brutta come i nostri peggiori incubi. Questa è una di quelle volte.” Pepper ha toccato il fondo. Con soldi appena sufficienti per comprare del cibo, tempi disperati richiedono misure disperate. Si è convinta di aver superato abbastanza difficoltà da poter affrontare qualsiasi tempesta emotiva. Ma non avrebbe mai potuto prepararsi all'incontro con Dmitri Strife. Questa è la prima parte di un romance a pubblicazione seriale.