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Sunshine and Shadows
by Katie FlynnDaisy Kildare lives with her family in a cottage perched on the Connemara coast. The Kildares are poor but happy. But when their croft is wrested from them, Daisy's Aunt Jane, who is housekeeper to Dr and Mrs Venables, offers to take Daisy back to Liverpool so that the child can be a companion to her employers' orphaned niece, Cynthia.Daisy is a tomboy, young for her age, self-willed and hot-tempered. In Ireland she was seldom in school but often in trouble. Now, however, she tells herself that she must conform. She begins to work hard in school, and though she and Cynthia don't get along, she meets Jake, the chauffeur's son, and life in Liverpool becomes easier to bear.When Jake goes to university, Daisy means to follow suit, but war intervenes and instead, she starts work at a munitions factory, and falls in love for the very first time...
Sunshine and Spice
by Aurora PalitWhen two complete opposites agree to fake date in order to solve their cultural dilemmas, they find the only force more powerful than an immigrant mother&’s matchmaking schemes might just be true love.Naomi Kelly will do anything to make her new brand consulting business a success. When she lands a career saving contract to rebrand the Mukherjee family&’s failing local bazaar, she knows there can be no mistakes. But as the &“oops&” baby of a free-spirited Bengali mother, Naomi&’s lack of connection to her roots represents everything Gia Mukherjee disdains.Enter, Dev Mukherjee.Dev knows everything his mother wants…including her wish for him to get married, like, yesterday. When Gia hires a matchmaker (without, you know, asking him), Dev vows to do whatever it takes to avoid ending up in a cold, loveless marriage. When a potential match assumes Naomi is his girlfriend, the solution to both their problems becomes clear: Naomi will pretend to date Dev in order to sabotage his mother&’s matchmaking efforts in exchange for lessons in Bengali culture. Flawless plan, right?But as Naomi and Dev bond over awful dancing at Garba, couples cooking classes, and tackling the rebrand as a team, they start to realize while their relationship may be fake, their feelings for each other are starting to become very real. As the line between reality and rumor blurs, Naomi and Dev must confront what it means to fit the mold, and decide how much they&’re willing to risk for love.
Sunshine and the Shadowmaster
by Christine RimmerIt Was Nothing Short of Shocking!Heather "Sunshine" Conway was a respectable, small-town widow cheerfully waiting tables to make ends meet. Her brother-in-law, single father Lucas Drury, was a scandalous celebrity-the Shadowmaster. Only their shared desperation over Lucas's runaway son could have plunged them into a night of dangerously explosive desire.... Yet Heather sowed hope in Lucas's haunted soul. And, during the darkness of night and the wonder of passion, Lucas gave Heather a child. But the real fireworks were just beginning....
Sunshine in the Dragon's Heart
by Jaime SammsWhen Sunny retires to the northern Ontario wilderness to mourn his parents’ deaths, he’s hoping the change of scenery will afford him some peace and quiet. His hopes are soon spectacularly dashed. In self-imposed exile, dragon Emile runs across the Fold between his dimension and Sunny’s—and right into Sunny’s arms. Centuries out of touch with human culture, bright, beautiful Emile incinerates any hope Sunny had for an ordinary existence. With dryads and water sprites coming to life all around them, Sunny can’t deny the magic Emile brings to his life—or his heart. But that same magic leads the unrelenting dragon who would keep Emile captive right to them. To save his love, Sunny will have to reach deep and find some magic of his own.
Sunshine on Silver Lake: Includes a bonus novella (Sweetwater Springs #5)
by Annie RainsWelcome back to Sweetwater Springs, North Carolina for a heartwarming second-chance romance between a quirky café owner and a handsome park ranger.With summer just around the corner, Emma St. James is eagerly planning a 5K run at Sweetwater Springs National Park. But first she needs the help of one charming, rugged, and handsome park ranger. Her brief high school romance with Jack Hershey may have ended in heartbreak, but Emma can't deny that he still gives her butterflies. So when Jack responds to her request with an all-too-tempting plea to pretend to be his girlfriend for the summer, how can she say no?Jack would do anything for his sister -- even pretend to give up his bachelor life to care for his nephew. Passing his days with his high school sweetheart guarantees one long, hot summer -- but only because every moment together leaves him wanting a real relationship. He can't imagine spending another season without Emma by his side. Can he convince her to give their love a second chance before the summer draws to a close?Includes the bonus novella A Fairytale Bride!
Sunshine to the Sunless
by Gareth ThompsonAt the age of nine Andrew Kindness witnesses the horrific death of a father and son who are sucked into quicksand on the shores of Millom's estuary in Cumbria. Unable to help at the time, Andy grows haunted by the guilt and memory of this terrible event. When his granddad shows him the art of cross-breeding daffodils some years later, Andy finds solace in the beauty of the flowers, but he keeps his hobby secret from the prying eyes of the village.That is until Angie Hutchinson, the cleverest and prettiest girl in the school, needs Andy's help to produce a radio show to commemorate the anniversary of Wordsworth's famous Daffodils poem. Their growing friendship gives Andy the strength he needs to let go of the past and face up to his dad's illness. A moving novel that explores both the beauty and bleakness of life and the effect that the past can have on shaping the future - beautifully written in Gareth Thompson's fresh prose.
Sunstone
by Freya RobertsonThe Incendi elementals that dwell beneath the mountains have found a way to tap into the Arbor's roots, which stretch not only across the land but also through time, and King Pyra is determined to crush the ancient tree.Twenty-two years after the defeat of the Darkwater Lords, Chonrad's widow Procella and their three children are drawn back to Heartwood to investigate the rumour of strange fires springing up across the land. Across three separate timelines, the heroes must battle to join together their ancient sunstones, to overcome the Incendi threat, and to protect the Arbor and make earth victorious once more.File Under: Fantasy [ Under Siege | The Generation Game | Incendiary | Heartwood Revisited ]From the Trade Paperback edition.
Suntanned Days
by Caroline B. CooneyYou think of suntanned days, starlit nights. But there are more practical considerations. Read until you come to a choice. Then follow the choice to the page indicated, read until you come to a choice then follow the instructions.
Super Calcetín Man (Johnnies #6)
by Amy Lane Neus CasasUn libro de la saga JohnniesEl flechazo de Donnie hacia Alejandro, el compañero de casa de su hermana, está yendo más allá que un simple sueño infantil, ¡y está volviendo loco a Donnie! Así que cuando tiene la oportunidad de quedarse a vigilar la casa de su hermana y Yandro, Donnie no se siente solo. ¡Tiene todas sus vívidas fantasías para hacerle compañía! ¿Es posible que un golpe de suerte (con algo de ayuda de un mágico regalo hecho a mano) consiga que las fantasías de Donnie se hagan realidad?
Super Empress: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Shui YouyouXu canxia uncle yan you altman reincarnation already out of fashion now popular through you judge us two through yama king hum joke all want to pass through isn t that the reincarnation department of the underworld want to read newspaper tea dou landlord every day a civil servant in the underworld is not so easy to live in you can t let any imp get his salary for nothing
Super Evil Queen to Ghost King: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wang XiaoFeiTen years had passed, and she had lost her sight. She did not know that scum of a man was cruel and cruel, and did not know that scum of a woman was a fake snake or a scorpion! He had his hands and feet cut off, and his shoulder blades were gouged out. He had died a miserable death in the depths of the cold palace! Once she was reborn, she slashed through everything as she moved closer to Shangguan Hong. "Shangguan Hong, why would I, Murong Sheng, let you go?! Even if I die, I will bring you along with me on the path to the Yellow Springs! "
Super Fake Love Song
by David YoonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love comes a sweet contemporary YA rom-com where a case of mistaken identity kicks off a string of (fake) events that just may lead to (real) love.When Sunny Dae--self-proclaimed total nerd--meets Cirrus Soh, he can't believe how cool and confident she is. So when Cirrus mistakes Sunny's older brother Gray's bedroom--with its electric guitars and rock posters--for Sunny's own, he sort of, kind of, accidentally winds up telling her he's the front man of a rock band.Before he knows it, Sunny is knee-deep in the lie: He ropes his best friends into his scheme, begging them to form a fake band with him, and starts wearing Gray's rock-and-roll castoffs. But no way can he trick this amazing girl into thinking he's cool, right? Just when Sunny is about to come clean, Cirrus asks to see them play sometime. Gulp.Now there's only one thing to do: Fake it till you make it.From New York Times bestselling author David Yoon comes an inventive new romantic comedy about identity, perception, and how hard it can feel sometimes to simply be yourself.
Super Power: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mi KaZhou Yufan was clearly smiling, but his eyes were ice-cold. He couldn't see his expression clearly, and couldn't understand what he was thinking. For the first time, Yan Duoduo was curious about a man. She could see through everyone's heart, but he … No. He approached step by step, deliberately probing, and fell into his love trap. "He scrambled to escape, but was carried back before he could even step out of the doorway." "Because of your ridiculous superpower, I've become the only woman you can touch, but that doesn't mean we can be together, do you understand?" Is there a difference? "You are my woman." The female lead advises: If you meet the boss, professor, animal, beast, etc., do not be curious, do not probe, take off your heels, quickly run, otherwise
Super Power: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mi KaZhou Yufan was clearly smiling, but his eyes were ice-cold. He couldn't see his expression clearly, and couldn't understand what he was thinking. For the first time, Yan Duoduo was curious about a man. She could see through everyone's heart, but he … No. He approached step by step, deliberately probing, and fell into his love trap. "He scrambled to escape, but was carried back before he could even step out of the doorway." "Because of your ridiculous superpower, I've become the only woman you can touch, but that doesn't mean we can be together, do you understand?" Is there a difference? "You are my woman." The female lead advises: If you meet the boss, professor, animal, beast, etc., do not be curious, do not probe, take off your heels, quickly run, otherwise
Super Sock Man (Johnnies #6)
by Amy LaneA Johnnies Story Donnie's crush on his sister's roommate, Alejandro, has gone beyond childhood dreams--and it's driving Donnie insane! So when Donnie gets a chance to house-sit for his sister and Yandro, Donnie doesn't feel alone. He's got all his vivid fantasies to keep him company! Can a little dumb luck--and a little help from a magical homemade gift--help Donnie's fantasies come true?
Super Sock Man (Les Johnnies #6)
by Amy LaneLes Johnnies, numéro hors série Le béguin de Donnie pour le colocataire de sa sœur, Alejandro, va au-delà de ses rêves d’enfance – et cela le rend fou ! Alors lorsqu’il a l’occasion de garder la maison de sa sœur et de Yandro en leur absence, il ne se sent pas seul. Ses vifs fantasmes sont là pour lui tenir compagnie ! Est-ce qu’un peu de chance – et un coup de pouce de la part d’un cadeau magique fait maison – pourraient aider les rêves de Donnie à se réaliser ?
Super Women: 4 Extraordinary Heroines
by Kristine Overbrook Daco Cecilia Johanna Mary K NorrisThis value-priced collection featuring female superheroes is perfect for fans of Supergirl and Agent Carter.Grab your capes and get ready to soar with these four extraordinary stories! Featuring strong, confident, and capable women, this quartet of tales shows that saving the world (with an assist from your soul mate sidekick) takes more than just superpowers and special skills—it takes plenty of heart. Electromancer: It’s up to Alexa Manchester and her new electricity-harnessing superpowers to stop arch villain Momo’s threat to destroy the world with a weapon of mass destruction. And thanks to the mysterious and handsome Blue Arrow, soon Alexa’s love life is charged up, too. But to defeat the seemingly invincible Momo, it might just take the naturally “super” power of love to save the day. Underground: When first-year resident Dr. Andrew Alexander finds half-dead Robyn Monroe in his ER, he never dreams she’s living a double life as the Valkyrie, one of Chrystal Valley’s most notorious street fighters. She longs to escape this dark world, but that’s not possible until she pays off her late mother’s debt to a corrupt bookie. As a dangerous tournament approaches, Robyn needs Andrew’s help, but can she let her guard down enough to let him in? Redeeming the Night: When the daughter of a Las Vegas politician disappears, private investigator and freshly turned werewolf Eric stumbles onto a frightening series of kidnapped girls. But he finds himself distracted from the case by the mysterious Ashley, on the run from her succubus clan. Shield from the Heart: After being imprisoned and tortured by Vander Donahughe for months, Merrick Haskell wants revenge. But now Merrick’s battling a soul-deep connection with his unexpected rescuer, Sydney Spencer. Her super ability to negate power around her holds the key to stopping Vander from eliminating their friends one by one. Together, they must race against the clock to defeat him and forge a future together. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Super for You, Bad for Me
by Asta IdoneaLife—and love—doesn’t follow a script. Struggling actor Oswell Outterridge thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he’s chosen to play a scene opposite his idol, Kane Teague, in a superhero movie. However, things take an unexpected turn when the slime he accidentally ingests gives him telekinetic powers. Then Kane asks him out, against all expectation, and it seems that life couldn’t get any better—aside from the little matter of keeping his identity secret from his celebrity boyfriend. Oswell goes from a nobody with little social life and few prospects for the future to dating the man of his dreams and using his superhuman abilities to defend innocents. Everything is perfect, and it seems he’s finally achieved a happily ever after worthy of the silver screen. But when a supervillain arrives, determined to defeat Oswell and win Kane’s affections, everything falls apart. In the ensuing conflict, Kane gets caught in the crossfire, and Oswell faces his toughest fight yet. Can he remain the hero he’s always imagined himself, or will a dark desire for vengeance change him forever?
SuperRomance Celebrates 25 Years: Three Incredible New Stories
by Janice Macdonald Margot Early Tara Taylor QuinnA lot can happen, a lot can change, in 25 years.Best Friends by Tara Taylor QuinnJolene and Tina have been best friends for twenty-five years. Too bad Jolene's marriage isn't as solid as her friendship. But who better to talk to about your most intimate problems than your very best friend?Wade in the Water by Margot EarlyLily Moran is observing a tragic anniversary--her brother's death. She blames herself, just as her parents blame her then-boyfriend, Colin Gardner. For the first time, she's returning home to scatter the ashes of the past and--maybe--find love and peace in the present. With her family...and with Colin.A Visit from Eileen by Janice MacdonaldEileen Doyle left Ireland twenty-five years ago to start a new life in California. But nothing turned out as she expected, so she reinvented herself in letters home. Now Eileen has to return to face the truth--and the man who broke her heart.
Supera eso, nena
by Yolanda CamachoAcechada por la terrible treintena, Vero sigue odiando los tacones, los bebés y las bodas de princesa de nata. Para colmo, su novio acaba de darle la patada... ¡y sin motivo aparente! Verónica está a punto de cumplir los treinta, pero se siente un poco marciana porque sigue odiando los tacones, los bebés y las bodas de princesa de nata. Lo suyo es el rock, las pelis de miedo, sus queridas botas militares y salir con los colegas por el Hachazo, el pub heavy del barrio de El Carmen. De un día para otro, Luis, su superocupado novio desde hace cinco años, la deja. ¡Y encima no le da ninguna razón con sentido! ¿Qué le ha pasado por la cabeza para acabar tomando una decisión así? ¡Si les iba bien! Totalmente confundida, Vero se obsesiona por descubrir qué es lo que ha pasado. Sabe que el amor puede tener fecha de caducidad, pero se niega a pensar que su ruptura pueda deberse a algo tan simple. Por suerte o por desgracia, el desconcierto es compartido por todos sus conocidos, que de golpe y porrazo se convierten en objeto, al igual que ella misma, de toda una red de cotilleos y especulaciones que tratan —con dudoso éxito— de arrojar luz al expediente X de su ruptura. Con la ayuda de sus amigas, su gamberra compañera de trabajo, las puñaladas de cierta víbora, el apoyo de sus colegas roleros y la aparición de la nada de un par de hombres con la firme intención de volverla loca, Vero comienza una etapa plagada de inesperados descubrimientos que la llevan a darse cuenta de que, increíblemente, su vida no se ha acabado con la ruptura, sino tal vez todo lo contrario, y que no hay, ni mucho menos, una única forma de ser feliz.
Superare la notte (Lang Downs (italiano) Ser. #3)
by Ariel Tachna Claudia MilaniSeguito di Inseguire le stelle Serie Lang Downs, Libro 3Il contabile Sam Emery è disoccupato e sta attraversando un brutto periodo. Quando sua moglie, dopo averlo emotivamente tormentato per anni, chiede il divorzio, Sam si rivolge all'unica persona che gli è rimasta: suo fratello Neil. Non si aspetta di essere respinto, ma neppure che le novità riguardo alla fine del suo matrimonio e al suo orientamento sessuale siano accettate con tanta tranquillità. Neil lo porta con sé a Lang Downs, l'allevamento di pecore che considera casa sua, ed è là che Sam capisce per la prima volta che non è impossibile vivere apertamente la propria omosessualità. Caine e Macklin, i proprietari della stazione, sembrano riuscirci alla grande, e quando Caine offre a Sam un lavoro, tutti i sogni dell'uomo paiono diventare realtà. Jeremy abbandona la sola casa che abbia mai conosciuto quando l'omofobia del fratello diventa impossibile da sopportare e va nell'unico posto dove sa che sarà accettato: Lang Downs. Lui e Sam legano immediatamente, ma l'animosità fra Lang Downs e la sua precedente stazione è ancora profonda e i jackaroo non hanno intenzione di accettarlo senza opporsi. Tra l'insicurezza di Sam e la posizione precaria di Jeremy, il loro sarà un cammino difficile, senza contare la lunga attesa prima che la sentenza di divorzio di Sam diventi definitiva e che loro possano iniziare la loro nuova vita insieme.
Superb and Sexy (Sky High Air #3)
by Jill ShalvisBuckle Up. It's Going To Be Quite A Ride.Despite his brooding bad-boy attitude, Brody's luxury charter airline, Sky High, provides the perfect escape route whenever things get complicated. And lately, things have become very complicated, thanks to the insanely passionate, or perhaps just insane, kiss he shared with Sky High's gorgeous, wisecracking concierge, Maddie. He's tried to keep his distance, but now Maddie desperately needs help, and it's triggering alpha-male urges Brody didn't even know he had--especially after he finds out that Maddie and her twin sister Leena are in big-time trouble. To save Leena, Maddie and Brody must pose as husband and wife. Good plan, except it's hard to tell if the heat in bed is acting or something too good to be true. . ."Jill Shalvis sweeps you away." -Cherry AdairPraise for Jill Shalvis and her novels"Shalvis makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me sigh with pure pleasure." --Susan Andersen, New York Times bestselling author"Hot, sweet, fun, and romantic! Pure pleasure!" --Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author"Witty, fun and sexy--the perfect romance!" --Lori Foster
Superb and Sexy: A fun, feel-good office romance! (Sky High Air)
by Jill ShalvisHaving a SUPERB AND SEXY boss can be an irresistible distraction... A classic Jill Shalvis fun and sexy romance!If you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersJill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewDespite his brooding bad-boy attitude, Brody knows life has treated him pretty well. His luxury charter airline, Sky High, has given him financial security and the means to take to the skies whenever things on the ground get complicated. And lately, things have become very complicated, thanks to the insanely passionate, or perhaps just insane, kiss he shared with Sky High's gorgeous, wisecracking concierge, Maddie. He's tried to keep his distance, but now Maddie desperately needs help, and it's triggering protective alpha-male urges Brody didn't even know he had...For months, Maddie hid her crush on sexy, exasperating Brody behind a cool, kick-ass exterior...and then blew that to smithereens by jumping him in the lobby. She's tried to break her ties with Sky High, but Brody won't let her walk away - especially now that he knows that Maddie and her twin sister Leena are in big-time trouble. To save Leena, Maddie and Brody must pose as husband and wife, and Maddie is amazed that the man she thought was oblivious to her existence knows her very well indeed. But that's nothing compared to the way she's about to get to know him - intimately, in depth, and over and over again...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out all of Jill's feel-good series!- Wildstone- Heartbreaker Bay- Cedar Ridge- Lucky Harbor- Animal Magnetism- Sky High Air- Wilderas well as her standalones Aussie Rules and Get a Clue!
Superhero (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue)
by Eli EastonIt's not easy for a young gay artist like Jordan Carson to grow up in Jefferson, Wisconsin, where all anyone seems to care about in middle school and high school are the sports teams. But Jordan was lucky. He met Owen Nelson in the second grade, and they've been BFFs ever since. Owen is a big, beautiful blond and their school's champion wrestler. No one messes with Owen, or with anyone close to him, and he bucks popular opinion by keeping Jordan as his wingman even after Jordan comes out at school. Their friendship survives, but Jordan's worst enemy may be himself: he can't seem to help the fact that he is head-over-heels in love with a hopeless case--his straight friend, Owen. Owen won't let anything take Jordan's friendship away, but he never counted on Jordan running off to find a life of his own. Owen will have to face the nature of their relationship if he's to win Jordan back.
Superhero of Love: Heal Your Broken Heart & Then Go Save the World
by Bridget FongerHow to Heal a Broken HeartDiscover the superhero within your own heart. Every women knows that sometimes, love hurts, and learning how to let go of lost love can seem impossible. You find yourself asking, "How do I live without you?" The good news is that inside each one of us is our very own love superhero. You can find the strength inside yourself to live and love like never before, and Superhero of Love will teach you how.Moving on after heartbreak is much easier when you use your five superpowers. You already have the power to get over your break up-to find happiness again. In Superhero of Love, expert author and writer Bridget Fonger shares her own personal experience of going through a painful breakup and shows you how to rediscover your deep connection to your own heart, the ultimate source of love in your life. Bridget's method reveals The Five Superpowers:Super Sight – the courage to see clearlySuper Hearing – the ability to hear your highest truthSuper Humility – discovering your true place in the universeSuper Self-Love – the magic of being in love with youSuper Alignment – knowing the presence of the divine in all thingsLearn how to get over heartbreak and soar. Whether you’ve been burned by a recent breakup, are harboring old wounds, or find yourself thinking, “Is this as good as it gets?” Superhero of Love will help heal your broken heart and show you that we are all superheroes who are born to fly. In this book, you will discover:Tools for strengthening your emotional resilienceHow to break free from old patterns that keep you stuckHow to gain wisdom to empower you to be your mightiest selfReaders of books on how to heal a broken heart like The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, How to Fix a Broken Heart, and This Is Me Letting You Go will find happiness again with Superhero of Love.