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The Flight of the Phoenix
by Raquel Pagno Luciana KezenSynopsis Natália is the secretary of a famous law firm, a position of which she holds with her hard work, just as her freedom and her independence of being able to afford a simple apartment but hers. Coming from a humble family, Natália grew up alongside Andrew, a problematic boy that swears he hears voices from beyond and sees Death accompanying people that are dying. That day, she wakes up indisposed, in a lot pain and feeling dizzy. She got up with a lot of effort and still had on her memory images of a nightmare. Natália went to answer her boss’ call that morning and lost her senses. She wakes up two days later in a hospital bed and faces a new reality: a will and joy to live her life, even though she knows she has a brain aneurysm that may not let her live long enough to make her new dreams come true. Among Natália’s new desires, the strongest one is to find the man that have been tormenting her nights in nightmares. For that, she counts fully on Andrew’s help, who encourages her to start regression. However, during the sessions she sees herself facing horrible memories from past lives and of how she witnessed many times the catastrophic deaths of this same strange man. Andrew, not only supports her decision to find out who this man is but also, follows her in a journey through the unknown. Once Natália finds the untouchable man of her dreams, she has to come up with a way calling his attention and making him listen to her account, who is convinced that this time she can prevent this man’s premature death.
The Fling That Changed Everything
by Alison RobertsTempted-to take another chance on love... Becoming a Wildfire Island paramedic is a dream come true for Lia Roselli-a chance for travel and adventure. What she doesn't expect is to fall in lust with her boss, Dr. Sam Taylor... Romantic entanglement is the last thing on Sam's mind; he's been badly burned by divorce. Yet there's no denying the passion that flares between them, and it's so much more than physical! As everything starts to change it's clear that Lia is tempting him to try love again!
The Fling: A Scorching Hot Romance (Close Quarters #2)
by Stefanie LondonFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Stefanie London comes the second book in her scorching-hot miniseries Close Quarters! Drew Richardson discovers she’s been having a racy affair with the best man at her sister’s wedding… Will their irresistible chemistry turn into something deeper?I swore off romance after my ex broke my heart, so I’m not thrilled to be back home performing maid-of-honor duties for my twin sister. Her bridesmaids want everything to be capital P Perfect, and the best man, Flynn Lewis, is a giant pain in the ass—if his emails are anything to go by. Thank God for the delicious distraction next door: the anonymous “Mr. Suit.”My nameless neighbor is utterly gorgeous and oh-so-serious. After a racy night of passion at his place, the truth comes out. “Mr. Suit” and Flynn Lewis are one and the same. Flynn wants a woman who’s as serious as he is—someone who wants to stay in Melbourne. But I’m happiest heading off on another adventure. We might be complete opposites, but the chemistry between us is red-hot…as long as no one gets burned.Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha heroes and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Four new Harlequin DARE titles are available each month, wherever ebooks are sold!
The Flip Side: A Novel
by James Bailey“Romcom fans will fall in love with the cheeky charm and wry wit of . . . a delightfully bloke-centered counterpart to Bridget Jones and her diary.” —BooklistTo coin a phrase, Josh is suffering a quarter-life crisis. He just broke up with his long-term girlfriend, lost his job, and moved back home with his parents (shudder). Welcome to rock bottom in Bristol. As Josh starts questioning all his life choices, he has a mad thought: Maybe he would just be better flipping a coin. After all, careful planning has landed him homeless, jobless, and single.What starts as a joke soon becomes serious and Josh decides to start putting his faith in the capriciousness of currency. He doesn’t have anything to lose.But when the chance of a lifetime and the girl of his dreams are on the line, will the coin guide him to a rich love life or leave him flat broke?“British author Bailey presents a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud hilarious debut rom-com. . . . Fans of Beth O’Leary and Nick Hornby will relish every delightful moment.” —Library Journal
The Flip Side: A Novel
by Shawn JohnsonFrom gold medalist and reality TV star Shawn Johnson comes an “absorbing portrait of a young athlete’s quest to achieve her Olympic dreams” (Kirkus Reviews) inspired by her own experiences as an elite teenage gymnast.Charlie Ryland has a secret. She may seem like your average high school sophomore—but she’s just really good at pretending. Because outside of school Charlie spends all her waking hours training to become one of the best gymnasts in the world. And it’s not easy flying under the radar when you’re aiming for Olympic gold…especially when an irresistible guy comes along and threatens to throw your whole world off balance. Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson writes a delightfully entertaining novel about chasing big dreams and falling in love, all while trying to keep it real.
The Flipside of Perfect
by Liz ReinhardtA heartfelt, fun, and romantic novel about balancing who we are with who we’re expected to be, perfect for fans of Jenna Evans Welch, Morgan Matson and Jenn Bennett!What happens when her two worlds collide?AJ is a buttoned-up, responsible student attending a high-achieving high school in Michigan. She lives with her mother, stepfather, and two younger half sisters.Della spends every summer with her father in Florida. A free-spirited wild child, she spends as much time as possible on the beach with her friends and older siblings.But there’s a catch: AJ and Della are the same person. Adelaide Beloise Jepsen to be exact, and she does everything she can to keep her school and summer lives separate.When her middle sister crashes her carefree summer getaway, Adelaide’s plans fall apart. In order to help her sister, save her unexpected friendship with a guy who might just be perfect for her, and discover the truth about her own past, Adelaide will have to reconcile the two sides of herself…and face the fact that it’s perfectly okay not to be perfect all the time.
The Flirt (Regency Flame #10)
by M.C. BeatonTongues were set wagging when Elizabeth Markham's glamorous young parents were killed, leaving their only child to the unspeakable class of poor relation. Forced to live with her cruel, miserly uncle Julius, Elizabeth was forbidden to participate in the season's festivities. Elizabeth realized that marriage was her only escape, and she decided on a daring plan: she would trick her way into the Duke of Dunster's exclusive house party and snare one of the eligible bachelors sure to be happy to dance with her.Elizabeth's plan succeeded swimmingly, as she flirted with everyone with the exception of the arrogant Lord Charles Lufford, who was considered by those in the know to be quite a catch. She ignored Charles thoroughly until her uncle discovered her deception and it was, of all people, Charles who saved her - by announcing their engagement!But Elizabeth's troubles were far from over. In her absence she had come into an inheritance and her uncle, along with another sinister party, would rather see her dead than receive.
The Flirt (The Regency Intrigue Series #1)
by M. C. BeatonTo escape her cruel uncle&’s guardianship, a debutante agrees to marry a man she despises in this regency romance from a New York Times–bestselling author. After her parents&’ death, Elizabeth Markham is reduced to the unspeakable class of poor relation. Forced to live with her cruel, miserly uncle, Elizabeth is forbidden to participate in the season&’s festivities. Realizing that marriage is her only escape, she enacts a daring plan to trick her way into the Duke of Dunster&’s exclusive house party and snare one of the eligible bachelors. At the party, Elizabeth flirts with all but the arrogant Lord Charles Lufford, though he&’s considered to be quite a catch. But when her uncle discovers her deception, it is Charles who comes to her rescue—by announcing their engagement! Meanwhile, Elizabeth has come into an inheritance. And her uncle, along with another sinister party, would rather see her dead than receive it. Even if she begins to see Charles for the kindhearted man he is, will their match be enough to save her? A Regency Intrigue novel from Marion Chesney, writing as M.C. Beaton, New York Times–bestselling author of the popular Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin series, both of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC and PBS.
The Flirt: A Novel
by Kathleen TessaroFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Perfume Collector comes this charming, witty novel about a “professional” flirt.“Unique situation for an attractive, well-mannered, morally flexible young man. Hours irregular. Pay generous. Discretion a must…”When struggling, out-of-work actor, Hughie Venables-Smythe sees the mysterious job description in the classifieds, he’s convinced he’s found his destiny. For, though he’s become accustomed to running out of credit on his cell phone, sleeping on his sister’s sofa, and begging the waitress at the local café to let him slide yet again on his bill, he longs to treat his lover—the sexy, sophisticated, and amorously ruthless lingerie designer, Leticia Vane, to the finer things in life. But how is he to win her heart if he can’t even pay for dinner? When he learns that his lucrative new position means flirting with married women who have been neglected by their spouses, he can’t believe his luck. Soon initiated into the extraordinary secret fraternity of the Professional Flirt, Hughie promises to have an exceptional career ahead of him. However, the life of a Flirt is a curiously lonely calling and there’s one absolute rule his new employer has: he must remain single. Only—how can he live without the delicious Leticia Vane?Surely, there’s nothing wrong with using a few of his newly polished romantic skills on the side to quietly seduce the woman he loves . . . is there?As clueless as he is handsome, Hughie gamely decides to throw his already complicated life into utter chaos . . . and discovers exactly why a Flirt’s professional and personal life should never mix.
The Flirtation
by Tara Sue MeNew York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me is back with a scorching new romance—tenth in the Submissive series. Lynne has not wanted for anything since she began working as Nathaniel and Abby's nanny—until the night they invite her to a group BDSM meeting. The abrupt breakup she had with her last Dom made her turn her back on the lifestyle, but now she’s ready to dive back in. When she starts chatting on online BDSM message boards, she’s shocked to discover Simon, her former Dom, is a frequent poster—and even more shocked at herself when she creates a secret identity and strikes up a conversation. After messaging with a mysterious submissive online, Simon forms an immediate connection. Lynne and Simon's D/s relationship grows in intensity, but can their relationship survive after the truth is exposed, and Lynne's identity is laid bare?INCLUDES A BONUS NOVELLA
The Flirtation Experiment: Putting Magic, Mystery, and Spark Into Your Everyday Marriage
by Lisa Jacobson Phylicia MasonheimerFrom popular Christian voices Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer, The Flirtation Experiment inspires you to strengthen your marriage with a fun, unexpected approach that leads to the depth, richness, and closeness you desire. Romance novels, Hallmark movies . . . the immense demand for romantic stories reveals a deep, unsatisfied longing that can be found in many marriages, but does it have to be that way? Is it possible that the best marriage has to offer can grow, rather than fade after you say &“I do&”? Lisa and Phylicia say, &“Absolutely yes!&” So what is the secret to a happy, thriving, loving marriage, where the fire of romance and close friendship do not fade? While The Flirtation Experiment includes the frisky side of marriage, it&’s far more than a good romp. By degrees, each chapter takes you to a deeper place, covering themes every beautiful marriage has in common, such as covenant, healing, and hope. After reading The Flirtation Experiment, wives willbe filled with hope and encouragement for how they can make a powerful, positive change in their marriages,become empowered to pursue their husbands romantically,understand the Bible invites women to be proactive in their marriages,be motivated to consistently love in creative ways, andforge closeness and intimacy in their marriages. &“Intentional flirting keeps a positive lightness in the atmosphere and improves our overall communication,&” says Jacobson. &“My light flirtations bring us closer in meaningful ways and lead to connection on a deeper level. It helps us discover true romance waiting for us in everyday situations.&” Perfect for the wife who wants romance, passion, and the closeness that only comes from a deep heart connection but isn&’t sure where to start, The Flirtation Experiment is a candid, real-life record of two Christian women from different seasons of life who discovered they could make a significant impact on their marriage relationships, one small flirtatious experiment at a time.Readers can go deeper by using The Flirtation Experiment Workbook.
The Flirtation: Submissive 9 (The Submissive Series)
by Tara Sue MeFans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day, Maya Banks and Beth Kery will be seduced by New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me's electrifying Submissive series.She's ready for a fresh start... Lynne has not wanted for anything since she began working as Nathaniel and Abby's nanny - until the night they invite her to a group BDSM meeting. The abrupt breakup she had with her last Dom made her turn her back on the lifestyle, but now she's ready to dive back in. When she starts chatting on online BDSM message boards, she's shocked to discover Simon, her former Dom, is a frequent poster - and even more shocked at herself when she creates a secret identity and strikes up a conversation. After messaging with a mysterious submissive online, Simon forms an immediate connection. Lynne and Simon's D/s relationship grows in intensity, but can their relationship survive after the truth is exposed, and Lynne's identity is laid bare?Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive. Indulge in the series that started it all . . .
The Florence Legacy: A Novel
by Lauraine SnellingIn this novel filled with friendship, grief, and travel gone awry, three friends take their dream trip to Florence, Italy in memory of a beloved woman who has passed away. As the last will of a close friend is read, three women discover that they have inherited a legacy from her: the funds to take a dream trip to Florence, Italy, in her memory. With plenty of hilarious travel mishaps along the way, this book is a story of deep friendship, of making room in our lives to celebrate and remember, of grief, of the realization that friendship keeps the memory alive, and the sweet discovery of unexpected romance.
The Florentine Treasure
by Rowan SpeedwellArt history professor Daniel Wollek is delighted to assist the Uffizi Gallery in Florence in cataloguing a cache of Renaissance artworks uncovered by an earthquake. But when a second earthquake pitches him headlong into the fifteenth century, Daniel finds himself more involved than he expected in rescuing precious artifacts from a fanatic's bonfires. Then he meets Leonardo di Vinci's assistant, Giacopo di Careggi, and finds in the beautiful young model a treasure even greater than art from the past.
The Florios of Sicily: A Novel (The Lions of Sicily #1)
by Stefania AuciThe epic saga behind the Disney-produced Hulu Original Series The Lions of SicilyBased on the true history of the uncrowned kings of Sicily: the story of a family, restless and ambitious, shrewd and determined to be richer and more powerful than anybody else. In this grand, sweeping epic inspired by the real lives of history-making titans, international best-selling author Stefania Auci brings to life the dark secrets, the loves and betrayals, and the cruel acts of revenge that marked the Florio family’s century of influence.The Florios arrive in Sicily, with nothing but the clothes on their back after an earthquake destroys their hometown. Against all odds, the family begins anew despite the looming Napoleonic wars and devastating plagues. But when Vincenzo is spurned by his aristocratic lover, he vows to avenge his honor by becoming the wealthiest man in Italy. Sacrificing love and family, he strives to buy what cannot be his by birth. Not to be outdone by the men, the Florio women unapologetically demand their place outside the restraints of caring mothers, alluring lovers, or wounded wives. Giulia, though only a mistress, is fiercely intelligent and runs the empire from the shadows. Angelina, born a bastard, charts her own future against the wishes of her father.In this epic yet intimate tale of power, passion, and revenge, the rise and fall of a family taps into the universal desire to become more than who we are born as.Translated from the Italian by Katherine Gregor
The Florist (Workplace Encounters)
by Serena Yates2nd EditionA Workplace Encounters BookWhen freelance florist Dylan White gets a call that a good friend has died and left him a flower shop, Dylan isn't sure he wants the commitment. Still, he travels to Florida to speak with the law firm, where he meets defense attorney Sean Mellick in the corridor. Sean makes a point of "running into" Dylan again, and Dylan eventually agrees to a date. While romance blooms between the two men, their careers aren't going as smoothly. Dylan faces employee resistance and sabotage, and then inexplicable expenses leave him on the verge of bankruptcy. An offer to sell that sounds too good to be true makes him suspicious, and he asks Sean for help. Though they've had very little time together, Dylan and Sean need each other to work through the issues and plant the seeds for the future they both want.First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2012.
The Flower Arrangement
by Ella GriffinFrom her florist shop window, Lara, owner of Blossom & Grow, watches those who've bought her flowers head off to face all manner of life-changing occasions. Bridal posies, anniversary bouquets, surprise deliveries from secret admirers, new baby bunches - Lara arranges them all. And then there are the sadder occasions - the memorial wreaths, the 'I'm sorry...' flowers. No stranger to heartbreak herself, Lara knows that flowers can say more than words ever can. Beneath the twinkly fairylights, surrounded by buckets filled with cooling water and heaving with flowers, customers spill their secrets, the things they want to say, the things they wished they'd said. And despite the pain in her heart, Lara finds a way to bring their message to life. Behind every flower arrangement, there's a story to be told... Weaving together a delightful cast of characters, Ella Griffin's gorgeous new novel brings her warmth, wit and wisdom to a little Irish florist.
The Flower Arrangement
by Ella GriffinDrawing together a delightful cast of characters, Ella Griffin brings her warmth, wit and wisdom to this captivating tale of the connections that bring us all together. Every bouquet tells a story. And every story begins at Blossom & Grow, a tiny flower shop in the heart of Dublin... Among the buckets of fragrant blooms, beneath the flickering candles and lanterns, Lara works her magic, translating feelings into flower arrangements that change hearts and lives. She is no stranger to the power of flowers herself. They gave her hope when she was a child who lost a mother, and, again when she was a mother who lost a child. But old wounds take time to heal, and life has more heartbreak in store. What will it take for the woman who can unlock everybody else&’s emotions to open up her own heart?READERS GUIDE INSIDE
The Flower Arrangement: An uplifting, moving page-turner.
by Ella GriffinDrawing together heartwarming characters and a story that will keep you turning the pages, The Flower Arrangement is a captivating tale woven around a Dublin florist.Every bouquet tells a story...And every story begins at Blossom & Grow, a tiny jewel-like flower shop in the heart of Dublin. Here, among the buckets of fragrant blooms, beneath the flickering candles and lanterns, florist Lara works her magic, translating feelings into flower arrangements, changing hearts and lives. Whether its bridal posies, anniversary bouquets or surprise deliveries from secret admirers, Lara arranges the flowers for all manner of life-changing moments. No stranger to heartbreak herself, Lara knows flowers say more than words ever can. But can the flowers that heal the customers work their magic on Lara? The perfect feel-good escapist read for fans of Erica James, Roisin Meaney and Lucy Dillon.
The Flower Duet
by Eve FrancisTheodora "Teddie" Anderson is a business woman. She owns a sex shop and frequents a downtown Toronto hotel called The Nightingale looking for special clients to sell to from her bag of tricks and toys. When she stumbles upon a sports car convention, she believes she's hit the jackpot -- especially when she spots a gorgeous woman in a gold dress.Margot Barrington has no interest in the family car business whatsoever. Still, when forced to come to a car convention, she relishes the fact that she gets to pick the flower arrangements. As she nurses her drink by the bar, she longs for someone to show her a good time. When she finds Teddie, she isn’t quite sure if her prayers have been answered, or if this is yet another boring business person in a sea of many.Teddie’s toys interest Margot far more than she thinks possible, and the two women hit it off in more ways than one.
The Flower Girl
by Gilda O'NeillA widowed mother takes over her husband&’s East End flower stall and discovers she barely knew him in this enthralling saga set at the height of the 1930s. Cissie Flowers has faced her share of hardships, but she&’s always found a way to smooth over her worries and crack on with raising her two young children. Until, that is, her husband Davy is killed in a suspicious accident. Suddenly gangster Big Bill Turner takes an interest in her affairs. When Cissie takes over Davy&’s old flower stall outside Aldgate station to tackle her financial troubles, she soon discovers that the most beautiful facade can hide the ugliest secrets. For some people who will stop at nothing to dispense with anything—or anyone—that gets in their way . . . This is a gritty East End drama, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Nadine Dorries.
The Flower Girls
by Margaret BlakePoppy leaves all she loves in Florida to join her sister in Yorkshire. Jasmine has been writing frantic letters letting Poppy know that she's frightened of her husband, Seth Sanderson. Yet when Poppy arrives in Yorkshire, she finds that Jasmine is away. No one seems to know where she's gone but Poppy learns it's something she frequently does. Seth doesn't know and although his cousin Edward appears to know more than he's saying, the mystery cannot be solved. Poppy finds Seth not frightening at all, in fact she finds herself more and more attracted to him. Guilt overwhelms her when she discovers what has happened to Jasmine, yet the attraction to Seth continues...
The Flower and the Sword
by Jacqueline Navin10th ANNIVERSARYBetrayed!The word cut deeper than any broadsword, for Rogan St. Cyr had been played false by the woman to whom he had given his heart. Yet the beautiful Lily was still his bride, and now she would pay for her treachery with her very freedom.Though he held her prisoner, far from the comfort of family or friends, Lily longed to ease the pain that tortured her warrior husband. For she knew that deep inside his hardened soul lay the embers of their love, longing to be brought back to life.
The Flowers of Time
by A. L. LesterJones is determined to find out what caused the unexpected death of her father whilst they were exploring ancient ruins in the Himalayas. Along with a stack of books and coded journals, he's left her with the promise she'll travel back to England for the first time since childhood and try being the lady she's never been.Edie and her brother are leaving soon on a journey to the Himalayas to document and collect plants for the new Kew Gardens when she befriends Miss Jones in London. She's never left England before and is delighted to learn the lady will be returning to the mountains she calls home at the same time they are planning their travels. When they meet again in Srinagar, Edie is surprised to find that, out here, the Miss Jones of the London salons is "just Jones" the explorer, clad in breeches and boots and unconcerned with the proprieties Edie has been brought up to respect.The non-binary explorer and the determined botanist make the long journey over the high mountain passes to Little Tibet, collecting flowers and exploring ruins on the way. Will Jones discover the root of the mysterious deaths of her parents? Will she confide in Edie and allow her to help in the quest? The trip is fraught with dangers for both of them, not least those of the heart.
