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The Deep Well At Noon (Beckman Saga #1)
by Jessica Stirling[From inside dust jacket flaps:] "Mayfair, Lambeth, Pimlico--from the joyous turmoil of Armistice Day, 1918, young Holly Beckman is drawn out of London's grey back streets into conflict with the rich, brilliant and corrupt members of Mayfair's Smart Set. Holly's job in Aspinall's Antique Shop is threatened when the owner James Aspinall dies. Aspinall, however, has trained the girl well. Acknowledging her flair and honesty, he bequeaths her a quarter share of the business on condition that it remains a going concern. Aspinall's charming but dissolute son David and his snobbish daughter Andrea furiously oppose Holly's inheritance. But Holly Beckman has been given a purpose in life and will not yield. Determination and skills as an antique dealer become prime weapons in a war of prejudice and distrust. Aided by her astute Russian grandfather, Tal Kirsanoff, Holly defies her father's drunken rages, her brother Ritchie's criminal intentions and every pitfall the Aspinalls lay for her to make the business a success. In a society tainted by the horrors of the Great War, hunger for pleasure and profit has become a dominating force. There is no room for pity and, it seems, no love without a price. Holly cannot resist David's easy charm and drifts into an affair with him. But it is Christopher Deems, a handsome war-scarred poet, who captures her heart and drives Holly to the most difficult decision she will ever have to make. She must choose between love and ambition, unaware that tragedy lies in wait for her down each shadowed path." Check for books 2 and 3 in this sweeping historical trilogy about life in post World War 1 London. #2 The Blue Evening Gone and #3 The Gates of Midnight. You will also find two more trilogies by Jessica Stirling, Stalker Trilogy about a mining family in Scotland including: #1 The Spoilt Earth, #2 The Hiring Fair and #3 The Dark Pasture, and the Isle of Mull trilogy comprised of #1 The Island Wife, #2 The Wind From The Hills and #3 The Strawberry season, about rural life on an island on the Scottish coast.
The Deep Well at Noon
by Jessica StirlingWhen Holly Beckman inherits a quarter share of James Aspinall's antique shop, his dissolute son David and snobbish daughter Andrea are outraged. But the girl from the back streets of Lambeth has already faced enemies more daunting than the Mayfair smart set.Aided by her grandfather, Holly defies her father's drunken rages, her brother's criminal plans and David Aspinall's seductive charms. But she has one weakness. Christopher Deems, a handsome poet scarred by the Great War, drives Holly to a fateful decision between love and ambition. She cannot know that tragedy waits down each shadowed path . . .'She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes.' Glasgow Herald
The Deep Well at Noon: Beckman Trilogy Book 1
by Jessica StirlingWhen Holly Beckman inherits a quarter share of James Aspinall's antique shop, his dissolute son David and snobbish daughter Andrea are outraged. But the girl from the back streets of Lambeth has already faced enemies more daunting than the Mayfair smart set.Aided by her grandfather, Holly defies her father's drunken rages, her brother's criminal plans and David Aspinall's seductive charms. But she has one weakness. Christopher Deems, a handsome poet scarred by the Great War, drives Holly to a fateful decision between love and ambition. She cannot know that tragedy waits down each shadowed path . . .'She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes.' Glasgow Herald
The Deeper He Hurts: A Kick Novel (Kick #2)
by Lynda AicherIn this wild and sensual Kick novel from the RITA Award-nominated author of The Harder He Falls, a sizzling affair tempts the tech guru of a popular outdoor-adventure-sports company to come out of the closet and embrace his desires. Asher Ruggiero, a partner at Adrenaline Kick Adventures, is living a lie. As a control freak whose big Italian family thinks he's straight, Asher likes his encounters concise, dirty, and discreet--until his company's new rafting guide walks into work, dripping with brooding, intense sexuality. Sawyer Stevens is a mystery man with secrets and rough edges, and he makes Asher want to get to know him inside and out. Ever since the tragic death of his parents, Sawyer has dedicated himself to the rush of adrenaline that comes from pleasure and pain. Moving from one guy to another, hiding when life gets too complicated--that's all he can handle. So why does Asher make him long for something lasting and honest, when the gorgeous geek can't even be true to himself? Sawyer wants to give Asher his heart, but he just doesn't know how. After all, a life without integrity is a life without passion--and that's the one thing Sawyer craves. The Deeper He Hurts is intended for mature audiences. This ebook includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Deeper the Passion...
by Jennifer LewisTo find an heirloom lost for centuries, Vicki St. Cyr must enlist the help of former flame, nautical treasure hunter Jack Drummond. Working in close quarters, Vicki is in danger of taking her eyes off the prize...by bedding the only man to ever break her heart.Six years ago, Jack Drummond ran from love. But he cannot deny the desire he still feels for Vicki. Their nights together are hot and passionate. But if Vicki recovers her heirloom, will the flames die out once more...or will Jack persevere and discover the treasure of true love?
The Deepest Night
by Kara Braden"One of the best debuting romance writers in memory. . . Braden has a genuine gift. "-Booklist STARRED Review on The Longest Night"Open your eyes, Michelle. " She gasped at the sight of the infinite night sky stretching all around her, full of more stars than she'd ever imagined. He'd thought of this. For her. It was so perfect, so romantic, it stole her breath. She smiled and curled her fingers around Ray's. When everything you love is on the line. . . The Isles of Scilly off the coast of England is remote, windswept and wild. It's the perfect place for Ray Powell to recuperate after the toughest Afghanistan mission the military contractor has ever run. Except instead of the peace and quiet he so desperately needs, he's faced with a beautiful American woman who instantly challenges his iron control. It's best to proceed with caution. . . Seeking her own safe haven, Michelle Cole is intrigued and flustered by the intensely compelling and irresistible man. As their cautious friendship slowly builds into simmering attraction, their hearts and souls are about to be broken open. . . if they'll allow it. More praise for The Longest Night:"Touching and stupendously fresh. . . Contemporary romance fans will savor every page. "-Publishers Weekly STARRED Review Longest Night Series: The Longest Night The Deepest Night
The Deepest Night
by Shana AbeA rich portrait of post-Victorian England, The Deepest Night seamlessly blends thrilling romance with riveting history and adventure--perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Lauren Kate.It's 1915, and sixteen-year-old Lora Jones is finishing up her first year as a charity student at Iverson, a prestigious, gothic boarding school on England's southern coast. While she's always felt different from everyone around her, now she finally knows why: She is a drákon, a rare, enchanted being with astonishing magical abilities. As war hits Britain's shores, and Lora reels from an unimaginable loss, she finds that her powers come with grave and dangerous responsibilities. At the request of Armand Louis, the darkly mysterious boy whose father owns Iverson, Lora will spend her summer at his lavish estate. To help the war effort--and to keep Lora near--Armand turns his home into a military hospital, where Lora will serve as a nurse. For Armand is inescapably drawn to her--bound to her by heart-deep secrets and a supernatural connection that runs thicker than blood. Yet while Lora tries to sort out her own feelings toward Armand, fate offers an unexpected surprise. Lora discovers there is another drákon, a prisoner of war being held in Germany. And that only she, with her newly honed Gifts, will be able to rescue him. With Armand at her side, Lora will cross enemy lines on an incredible mission--one that could bond her to Armand forever, or irrevocably tear them apart. Beautifully written, deeply romantic, and filled with daring adventure and magic, The Deepest Night is a mesmerizing novel of the enduring pull of destiny, and the eternal strength of love.From the Hardcover edition.
The Deepest Sin
by Caroline RichardsPerfect RevengeJust when Lady Meredith Woolcott thinks she is safe, the nightmare returns. A madman who will stop at nothing has her in his sights once more. This time, she must escape his clutches forever, or die trying. Dangerous DeceitProtecting Meredith was never part of Sir Richard Archer's assignment. His duty is to pursue her. . . follow her every move. . . and let her be the bait that draws a murderous villain out of the shadows and into his grasp. The Ultimate RiskAgainst his orders and his every instinct, Archer refuses to let Meredith endanger herself--and she refuses to relent, forcing them to partner together to ferret out the threat. But the inferno of passion between them has its own seductive dangers, putting their trust to the test at every deadly turn. . ."A finely wrought tale, rife with twisting secrets and dangerous hungers. Exquisite!" --Sylvia Day on The Deadliest Sin
The Deer and the Dragon (No Other Gods #1)
by Piper CJHazbin Hotel meets Crescent City in the otherworldly urban fantasy romance series from New York Times bestseller Piper CJ."How does a human girl lose the Prince of Hell?"Marlow needs to believe she's crazy. The alternative would mean embracing the gift—or curse—shared by her mother and grandmother: she can see angels and demons, including a dark and haunting entity who's been with Marlow her entire life. At least, she believes that's all he is until a fae from the Nordic pantheon strolls into her life and informs her that she's been sharing a bed with the Prince of Hell.A Prince who's now gone missing.Before she knows it, Marlow is deeply entangled in a centuries-old war, stumbling straight into a battleground between mighty beings of myth and legend from powerful pantheons around the world. And who will come out on top may just depend on her and the love she never dared to believe in.For fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laura Thalassa, Raven Kennedy, as well as lovers of:RomantasyMythology & folkloreKickbutt heroinesFae, angels, and demons"Touch her and die"Hilarious banterFated mates with a twistHazbin Hotel
The Defector: The Defector, The Avenue Of The Dead, Albatross, And The Company Of Saints (The Davina Graham Thrillers #1)
by Evelyn AnthonyBritish Intelligence Service agent Davina Graham falls in love with the KGB defector she has been ordered to debrief in this cold war thriller British operative Davina Graham's life is her work. Her latest assignment is her most daunting. For the past five months, she's been trying to gain the confidence of Ivan Sasanov--and against her better judgment, she's falling in love with him. Sasanov, a top KGB agent who defected to America, has an Achilles heel: He desperately misses the family he left behind in Russia. In exchange for information, his wife and daughter must be brought to England and given asylum. But the KGB is already on to him--he barely escapes an assassination attempt. And now his wife has been arrested. With Sasanov's daughter, Irina, in imminent danger, Davina knows there's only one way to save the family of the man she loves. Shifting between multiple viewpoints, this complex Cold War thriller will keep readers guessing as a diabolical chess game of espionage and intrigue plays out on a global stage. For Sasanov, it means returning to the country he betrayed. For Davina, a vulnerable woman in a place where she is now the hunted, it means risking everything for a future she may not live to see. The Defector is the 1st book in the Davina Graham Thrillers, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Defender
by Adrienne GiordanoA tough-as-nails FBI special agent and a stunning attorney with something to prove join forces in this thrill ride from the USA Today–bestselling author.By all accounts Penny Hennings was the sort of woman FBI special agent Russell Voight went for. Smart, sexy and with just enough sass to keep him honest. Then she went sticking her nose in undercover FBI business. He knew her legal reputation would skyrocket if she won this case. But every move she makes undoes all the work Russell’s put into taking down the city’s biggest crooks. And the criminals they’re after will do anything to avoid the witness stand—including kill. So it’s time to pool their resources and collaborate. Even if working together every day takes them late into the night . . . and into the line of fire.“Even if readers don’t like the plot—which they will—they’re going to love the sharp, witty verbal volleyball between Penny and Russell. Giordano offers up a tale that’s part screwball comedy, part film noir, part horror story.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick, 4.5 Stars)“Adrienne Giordano has ramped up the adrenaline in this installment. I love the banter between Russ and Penny . . . I recommend this to all romantic suspense readers.” —Harlequin Junkies (5 Stars)The book starts off with a bang, literally, and pretty much stays at a high intensity throughout the whole book . . . There were some really funny moments that offset the more serious parts so the reader has a chance to catch their breath.” —Night Owl Reviews
The Defender
by Cara SummersTheo Angelis definitely puts the hot in hotshot lawyer. Or at least, that's attorney Sadie Oliver's opinion. Even a simple handshake has her weak in the knees. If only there was time to explore the barely contained chemistry simmering between them. . . . But there isn't. Because Sadie desperately needs Theo's help. Her brother lies in hospital facing a murder charge, and their sister is missing. And even Sadie herself is being followed by unsavory looking characters. But Sadie's not about to take it lying down (unless Theo asks, of course). Her solution? To play an active role in the case, disguised as a law student. To anyone looking, Sadie will simply be another of Theo's male interns. But the heat in Theo's eyes never lets her forget she's all woman. . . .
The Defender
by Lindsay MckennaAfter escaping her troubled past, all Katie Bergstrom wants is to put down roots on her raptor rehabilitation facility outside Jackson Hole. She doesn't count on reconnecting with her estranged birth mother-or the recent appearance of a sexy ranch hand.Former marine Joe Gannon is used to a life of risk. Working on the ranch, life is simpler...except for the undercover work he's been asked to do. Getting too close to Katie could damage his current operation. Yet despite his orders to remain suspicious, he knows she's innocent-and in danger. As he does everything he can to protect her, Katie can't help but fall for him. But after a lifetime of betrayal, is this too-secretive, too-seductive rancher someone she can trust?
The Defender's Duty (The Sinclair Brothers #3)
by Shirlee McCoyNew York Times–Bestselling Author: Nursing an injured NYPD cop back to health isn’t easy—especially if he has a killer after him . . . All New York City cop Jude Sinclair wants is to be back on his feet, fighting crime. And as long as he’s stuck recuperating in Virginia, he’s going to make everyone as miserable as he is. But health aide Lacey Carmichael refuses to run away . . . Sweet, optimistic, and beautiful, she’s everything Jude won’t allow himself to need. Because danger has followed Jude all the way from New York. And with everyone around him at risk, it’ll take everything Jude’s got to do his duty—and to keep Lacey safe.
The Defenders (The Magic Shop #2)
by Ed SutterThe fantasy suspense/thriller adventure begun in THE MAGIC SHOP continues! When Alec Gavins and his friends investigate a Native American archaeological site in northern Arizona, they find an ancient metal statue where no such artifact should exist. This statue proves to be a clue that leads to evidence of an ancient, high-tech civilization. Alec and his friends must master the ancient technology to save the Earth from destruction. Don't miss book 3 in the Alec Gavins adventure series, THE AMULET AND THE STAFF!
The Defiant Debutante
by Helen DicksonEligible, attractive Alex Montgomery, Earl of Arlington, has always done just as he pleases. Society ladies adore him, and a string of mistresses warm his bed. He's yet to meet the woman who could refuse him....Then he's introduced to the strikingly unconventional Miss Angelina Hamilton. Their animated altercations and her dark, passionate eyes affect him more deeply than he cares to admit. So Alex makes up his mind to tame this headstrong girl.But the beautiful Miss Hamilton has plans of her own-and they don't include marriage to a rake!
The Defiant Hearts Series Box Set
by Sydney Jane BailyFrom critically acclaimed author, Sydney Jane Baily, comes the first three books in her Victorian Romance series, Defiant Hearts:AN INTRIGUING PROPOSITION: Intent on keeping the news of foreclosure from her grieving, funds-starved family, Elise answers the bank summons and faces Michael Bradley, an old flame who still owns her heart. When Michael extends an unseemly dinner invitation, Elise invents a nameless suitor as an excuse. Now, to save face, she must produce him.AN IMPROPER SITUATION: Desperate to keep the children she's come to love, Charlotte heads for Boston to find Reed Malloy, the heart-stealing lawyer who left the orphans in her care, only to discover that Boston's glittering high society intends to keep them apart.AN IRRESISTIBLE TEMPTATION: In San Francisco awaiting an audition with the symphony, Sophie is working as a piano player at The Grand Hotel when Riley Dalcourt walks into her life and everything changes—again.REVIEWS:"...a glittering tale of star-crossed lovers, threatened by a web of lies... a great new book in a new series." ~Adrienne deWolfe, Bestselling Author of Scoundrel for Hire"...a tantalizing glimpse of the author's delicate writing style as she melds romance with humor, conflict, and adventure. An entertaining read." ~Bestselling Author, Marliss Melton"Many wonderful characters including nasty villains and villainesses. I had a hard time putting it down!" ~Lady McNeill, Mrs. Condit & Friends Read BooksTHE DEFIANT HEARTS SERIES, in order An Intriguing PropositionAn Improper SituationAn Irresistible TemptationAn Inescapable Attraction
The Defiant Hero (Troubleshooters #2)
by Suzanne BrockmannIn The Unsung Hero, award-winning author Suzanne Brockmann dazzled readers with her remarkable cast of tough and tender U.S. Navy SEALs. Now her daring men in uniform return for THE DEFIANT HERO--a thrilling novel of steadfast courage, intimate passions, and the profound risks that are taken in the name of love. . . ."The United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists." Meg Moore remembered the warning from her job as a translator in a European embassy. Those same words will spell out a death sentence for her daughter and grandmother who have been kidnapped by a lethal group called the Extremists. Meg will do anything to meet their unspeakable demands; anything--even kill--to save her child.When Navy SEAL Lieutenant, junior grade, John Nilsson is summoned to Washington, D.C., by the FBI to help negotiate a hostage situation, the last person he expects to see holding a foreign ambassador at gunpoint is Meg. He hasn't seen her in years, but he's never forgotten how it feels to hold her in his arms. John could lose his career if he helps her escape. She will lose her life if he doesn't. . . . From the Paperback edition.
The Defiant Hero: Troubleshooters 2 (Troubleshooters #2)
by Suzanne BrockmannTroubleshooters: They Never Let You Down. The second addictive romantic suspense novel in New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series, filled with thrilling adventure, excitement and passion. In THE DEFIANT HERO, when Meg Moore risks everything to protect her family, Lieutenant John Nilsson finds he is willing to risk everything to save her.'The United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists'. Meg Moore remembered the warning from her job as a translator in a European embassy. Those same words will spell out a death sentence for her daughter and grandmother who have been kidnapped by a lethal group called the Extremists. Meg will do anything to meet their unspeakable demands; anything - even kill - to save her child. When Navy SEAL Lieutenant John Nilsson is summoned to Washington, D.C., by the FBI, to help negotiate a hostage situation, the last person he expects to see holding a foreign ambassador at gunpoint is Meg. He hasn't seen her in years, but he's never forgotten her. John could lose his career if he helps her escape. She will lose her life if he doesn't...
The Defiant Mistress
by Claire ThorntonA time for revenge...For eight years Gabriel Vaughan, Marquis of Halross, has believed he was duped by a clever, money-grabbing harlot. He has tried to forget the beauty who left him at the altar, and then an accidental meeting in Venice places her entirely at his mercy!Although Athena Frances Fairchild claims to be innocent, maybe this is just another of her deceptions. It's time to exact a little revenge. So when Athena needs a safe passage back to England, Gabriel sees his chance. Years ago he would have been proud to have Athena accompany him as his wife. Now Gabriel will insist she travel...as his mistress!
The Defiant: The Forsaken Trilogy (The Forsaken Trilogy)
by Lisa M. StasseIn this gripping conclusion to The Forsaken Trilogy, Alenna’s loyalties are put to a test of life and death.Alenna Shawcross and the others who escaped the wheel are working toward an all-out assault on the United Northern Alliance. The plan is to dismantle it from the inside—and Alenna is one of the few people who can access the organization’s inner sanctum. But when she returns to the home she has nearly forgotten, she encounters old friends and is swept into a secret plan that puts everything she loves in danger.Knowing what is at stake for her and her friends, Alenna ventures into the heart of the treacherous UNA. She’s determined to bring them down, because freedom is the only choice. Or is it?“Reminiscent of both The House of the Scorpion and The Hunger Games,” says VOYA, who recommends The Defiant if you “enjoy dystopian tales with a touch of science.”
The Delacourt Scandal
by Sherryl WoodsREVENGE IS SWEET... The wealthy, powerful Delacourts had destroyed her family, and Maddie Kent wanted revenge. So she cozied up to Tyler Delacourt, the dynasty's youngest son. SEDUCTION IS SWEETER... But who knew the last Delacourt bachelor would be so irresistibly seductive? That the devilishly handsome oil son would shatter Maddie's careful plan? LOVE IS SWEETEST! Maddie's new mission was to prevent Tyler from becoming devastated by the shocking family secrets. But would he forgive her deception--and could the sins of the fathers be redeemed by a pledge of eternal love?
The Delacourt Scandal
by Sherryl WoodsRevisit the Adams Dynasty in this scandalous tale of falling for the enemy from New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods.The wealthy, powerful Delacourts had destroyed her family, and Maddie Kent wanted revenge. So she cozied up to Tyler Delacourt, the dynasty's youngest son. But who knew the last Delacourt bachelor would be so irresistibly seductive? That the devilishly handsome oil scion would shatter Maddie's careful plan?Maddie's new mission was to prevent Tyler from becoming devastated by shocking family secrets. But would he forgive her deception--and could the sins of their fathers be redeemed by a pledge of eternal love?
The Delaney Christmas Carol
by Kay Hooper Iris Johansen Fayrene PrestonThis Christmas, celebrate the joys of the season with a trio of exquisitely crafted, richly romantic tales by three of the brightest stars in contemporary fiction--bestselling authors Kay Hooper, Iris Johansen, and Fayrene Preston. Filled with passion, drama, and a touch of magic, this festive gathering of classic stories--available for the first time in ten years--tells about the lives and loves of one unforgettable family and the enchanted heirloom that links one generation to the next.
The Delaney Woman
by Jeanette BakerTragedy has knocked on the door of the Delaney family more than once, and now Kellie Delaney must face it once again when her twin brother dies in a suspicious accident in Wales. Her grief turns to shock and then to rage when she learns that Connor had been working undercover for British Special Forces and that his death was no accident. While going through his effects Kellie discovers puzzling notes about an Irishman named Tom Whelan. She begins to ask questions, which are met first with condescension and then with silence. Armed with little more than her anger and her desire to exact justice and revenge, Kellie travels to a sleepy Irish town to track down Tom Whelan, the man she is convinced is responsible for her loss. Instead, she meets a man who is the antithesis of a killer. And the more she learns about him the more she falls under his spell, finally suspecting that Tom Whelan could be her ally--not her foe. But who, then, is responsible for the death of Connor Delaney? Who is tracking Kellie's every movement? Who wants her silenced?