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An Unwilling Husband
by Tera ShanleyWill a child of Society have the backbone to love a tough, wild west cowboy? For adventurous Margaret Flemming, arrived from Boston to be with her father, the Old West town of her childhood is a far cry from the drawing rooms and balls of the high society life she's used to. Her fancy gowns and proper manners have no place in the dusty, cruel land inhabited by Indians and rough cowboys. And her fiercely independent streak constantly gets her in trouble. When tragedy strikes, there's only one person she can turn to--her childhood friend, Garret Shaw--but he's disgusted with her Society ways. With his ranch under attack from the land-grabbing Jennings, the last thing Garret needs is to be saddled with a high-falutin' lady. Even if she is his friend's daughter and her kind ways tug at his hardened heart. Duty to her father forces them to wed, but he knows sure as anything, when the chance comes along, she'll go back to Boston. No matter how much he wants her, loving her is not a risk he can take. Will Maggie choose a life of luxury and ease over struggle and hardship with an ill-mannered cowboy? Only her heart can answer. CONTENT WARNING: A potty-mouthed proper lady, a reluctant bridegroom and all kinds of trouble.88,573 Words
An Unwilling Thief
by Elaina HuntleyMaggie's father is in trouble. Unfortunately, the only way to help him is to join forces with the man who walked out of her life years ago. Maggie is determined to keep their relationship on a professional level, but old feelings are hard to fight, and with the attraction between them growing once again, Maggie has to learn to trust, or walk away from a second chance at love. Maggie McCleary's departure from her life as a cat burglar was a choice. Her return is not; yet even she can't deny the erotic thrill of the job at hand. But if the old thrill is back, so is the old flame.When a strong voice and steel grip from her past catches her red-handed, she can't fight the familiar surge of desire his touch ignites. Trevor Sinclair is the one who got away, or rather the one who deserted her and their life of crime.As lead detective charged with trapping the famed cat burglar, Sam McCleary, Trevor isn't expecting to find Maggie again. Now determined to keep her safe, he takes her into his own form of protective custody, vowing to protect her even if he has to keep her under lock and key. As they work together to find her father's kidnappers, Maggie fights the growing attraction between them, unwilling to give Trevor another chance to break her heart.Now she must decide if he can be trusted or if his professed love is just a ruse to nab her father.
An Uptown Girl's Cowboy (Texas Cowboys & K-9s #6)
by Sasha SummersCan two worlds colliding end in happily-ever-after?Society darling Savannah Barrett enjoyed a smokin&’ hot one-night stand…and got pregnant. Even if she could find her sexy cowboy, her elite old money Texas family would never approve. But when Angus McCarrick shows up at the family mansion, he&’s elated to discover the passionate woman he hadn&’t been able to forget. And stunned to learn he&’s going to be a daddy—to triplets! They&’re worlds apart, but can love find a way to bring them together?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Texas Cowboys & K-9s Book 1: The Rancher's Forever FamilyBook 2: Their Rancher ProtectorBook 3: The Rancher's Baby SurpriseBook 4: The Rancher's Full HouseBook 5: A Snowbound Christmas CowboyBook 6: An Uptown Girl's Cowboy
An Urban Affair: A Novel
by Daniel Stern&“A beautiful book&” about the temptations and dangers of an adulterous relationship from an award-winning novelist (The Philadelphia Inquirer). As Simon recovers from a professional disaster—and escapes Chicago for New York—he is drawn to the beautiful, exciting, and mysterious Sarah. Even though the forty-year-old Simon has a wife and child, he falls madly in love with Sarah. Devoting themselves with abandon to the pursuit of happiness, the lovers tour New York, Paris, Venice, and beyond. Their journey takes them deep within their emotions, and reveals dangerous secrets in Sarah&’s past. Simon wants to save her, but is that possible? And does she really want to be saved?
An einem fremden Ort
by Eric Arvin Carol RadmannOhne Kleider und ohne Gedächtnis erwacht Joe in einem Gerstenfeld. Er hat keine Ahnung, wie er dorthin gekommen ist, doch ehe er es sich versieht, befindet er sich auf der letzten großen Reise seines Lebens. Ein mysteriöser, faszinierender Fremder, der ihm irgendwie bekannt vorkommt, gibt ihm den Auftrag, Mut zu haben. Und so macht sich Joe zusammen mit seinem Seelenführer Baker auf, durch eine fantastische, wandelbare Landschaft, um sich seiner Vergangenheit zu stellen. Die Reise ist nicht ohne Herausforderungen. Manchmal ist es schwer für Joe, seine Vergangenheit erneut zu durchleben, aber wenn er Frieden finden will - und den Fremden, zu dem er sich so stark hingezogen fühlt - muss er seinen Weg bis zum Ende gehen, ganz gleich, wie oft er unterwegs in Versuchung gerät, die Suche abzubrechen.
An intense love
by Patrice MartinezThere is terrible disease in this world: jealousy. And although in each mortal it remains coiled, hidden in the lair of reason and intellect, it cannot satisfy itself; as soon as hunger touches it, it awakens to the unconsciousness of its action in order to sustain itself... But its voracity has no limits and can go beyond the understanding of reason, and in this it can dramatically affect the destiny of every human being. This is what happened to the strategist Aristoteles, experienced by a frenzied jealousy, the man of war harbored a fierce hatred against his main rival, the dashing Demetrius. So that his dream evaporated to give way to horrible nightmares arisen from his tormented mind... "An intense love" is a free adaptation of a text of Parthenius of Nicaea: "Passion of love", number 23: "chilonis"
Ana María and The Fox (The Luna Sisters #1)
by Liana De la RosaA forbidden love between a Mexican heiress and a shrewd British politician makes for a tantalizing Victorian season. Ana María Luna Valdés has strived to be the perfect daughter, the perfect niece, and the perfect representative of the powerful Luna family. So when Ana María is secretly sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge from the French occupation of Mexico, she experiences her first taste of freedom far from the judgmental eyes of her domineering father. If only she could ignore the piercing looks she receives across ballroom floors from the austere Mr. Fox. Gideon Fox elevated himself from the London gutters by chasing his burning desire for more: more opportunities, more choices. For everyone. Now, as a member of Parliament, Gideon is on the cusp of securing the votes he needs to put forth a measure to abolish the Atlantic slave trade once and for all—a cause that is close to his heart as the grandson of a formerly enslaved woman. The charmingly vexing Ana María is a distraction he must ignore. But when Ana María finds herself in the crosshairs of a nefarious nobleman with his own political agenda, Gideon knows he must offer his hand as protection . . . but will this Mexican heiress win his heart as well?
Ana María and the Fox
by Liana De Rosa'An enchanting love story with a fierce, complex heroine and a swoon worthy hero. The Luna sisters have arrived . . . and the London season will never be the same' Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author of A Caribbean Heiress in ParisA forbidden love between a Mexican heiress and a shrewd British politician makes for a tantalizing Victorian season.Ana María Luna Valdés has strived to be the perfect daughter, the perfect niece, and the perfect representative of the powerful Luna family. So when Ana María is secretly sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge from the French occupation of Mexico, she experiences her first taste of freedom far from the judgmental eyes of her domineering father. If only she could ignore the piercing looks she receives across ballroom floors from the austere Mr Fox.Gideon Fox elevated himself from the London gutters by chasing his burning desire for more: more opportunities, more choices. For everyone. Now, as a member of Parliament, Gideon is on the cusp of securing the votes he needs to put forth a measure to abolish the Atlantic slave trade once and for all - a cause that is close to his heart as the grandson of a formerly enslaved woman. The charmingly vexing Ana María is a distraction he must ignore.But when Ana María finds herself in the crosshairs of a nefarious nobleman with his own political agenda, Gideon knows he must offer his hand as protection . . . but will this Mexican heiress win his heart as well?'Truly a delight! A breath of fresh air in the landscape of historical romance' Sophie Jordan 'The perfect blend of romance and intrigue' Alicia Thompson 'Ana María is a feisty, fresh, and fabulous heroine and I fell hard for her swoony hero, Gideon. This book is pure magic!' Minerva Spencer 'A delicious slow burn romance with danger, intrigue, and sisterly bonding' Alexis Daria 'With plenty of humour, history and, of course, spicy love scenes, Ana María and the Fox, is an absolute must-read for fans of historical romance' Elizabeth Everett 'Fulfilled every historical romance craving I had and then some' Isabel Cañas
Ana Takes Manhattan
by Lissette DecosFans of Abby Jimenez and Alexis Daria will love this novel about one New York City woman skilled in producing swoon‑worthy reality TV shows but whose own life is a mess, with nothing ever going according to plan. As a reality TV producer, Ana Karina orchestrates extravagant marriage proposals that always (well, mostly) go as planned. When they don&’t, she&’s not afraid to cut and paste scenes to make the moment picture-perfect. If only Ana&’s own life was as simple to direct. Her colleagues are getting promotions. Her best friend and her younger sister are both getting married. Everyone is moving forward—except Ana. Sick of feeling stuck, she decides to start living with no regrets. She&’s going to pitch all her ideas at work, no matter how unlikely. She&’ll take a chance on a guy even if he doesn&’t check all her boxes for Mr. Right. Soon, she&’s swept up in a roller coaster of exhilarating dates—a comedy show, a Jane Austen reenactment, a rave pool party, and a whirlwind trip to Vienna. With all this excitement, Ana should be on her way to her own happily-ever-after, but instead her life is getting messier by the second. Yet throwing caution to the wind may still bring Ana more than she hoped for as she begins to listen to her heart and realizes the life—and man—truly meant for her might be the one she never saw coming.
Ana de las tejas verdes 10 - La familia crece (Ana de las tejas verdes #Volumen 10)
by Lucy Maud MontgomeryLas peripecias de Ana de las Tejas Verdes, una saga clásica ahora revisada y actualizada, en esta cuidada edición ilustrada. En sus primeros años juntos, Ana y Gilbert experimentarán grandes alegrías, pero también grandes retos. Por suerte, cuentan con la ayuda de un amplio círculo de amigos que les apoyarán en todo momento, especialmente ahora que un nuevo miembro está a punto de unirse a la familia. Aventura, humor y mucha emoción de la mano de uno de los personajes más entrañables de la literatura universal.
Anagama Fires
by Sarah BlackLucien Durand and Colin Ferguson have lived and loved as partners in life and art for more than twenty years. But happily ever after is never easy. Over time, Lucien begins to resent how Colin's work overshadows his own art, and their relationship falls apart. Colin leaves with nothing but a backpack, and Lucien goes on alone, getting some counseling, developing a practice in raku pottery, and waiting for what would happen next. He never expects that Colin will send his nephew James to train as a potter. With James staying in Lucien's home, a door will open between the former lovers, firing their hearts.
Anagram Destiny: A Novel
by Grishma ShahA soul-warming love story, nestled in an inspiring tale of the American Dream and an Indian Dream shattered by the evils of globalization—that pays homage to a generation of immigrants who held their heads low so one day, their children lift could theirs high.When Aanya arrives in India, ready for a new beginning, she is in awe of the glitz and glamour of expat living. But on her very first day, in the still of her apartment, tears salt her welcome cake. The cake is supposed to be a celebration, a symbol of her career accomplishments, a salute to her triumphs—and yet she has never felt more alone, not even on her darkest days. Luckily, when she pitches her work to Abhimanyu, the self-made, down-to-earth Director of Events at the Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai, he is charmed. But before Aanya can find the strength to reciprocate, she is thrust into reconciling her past: a coming of age at a roadside motel in Georgia, where her Indian-immigrant parents and their best friends manifest the American dream by turning over a thirty-four-room motel as their children, Aanya and Ayaan, develop a bond and fate as entwined as their anagrammed names. Now, in Mumbai, thousands of miles from home, can the fear of another loss help Aanya move forward?
Analise
by Lisa GregoryA STORMY SURRENDER TO LOVE... He swept down from the North, disguised as a Confederate officer, determined to woo the belle of New Orleans, Analise Caldwell-and wrest from her the military secrets her father held. Now, to save a life, the raven-haired Analise must trade her innocence to this Union spy and major, the iron-willed Mark Schaeffer, the man who treats her like pirate booty and possesses her with a jealous fury. Torn from family and friends, burning with a tenderness she dare not speak, the spirited beauty must survive in a battle-scarred world and fight for the tempestuous love of her captor. For Analise has imprisoned the wild heart of her Yankee foe...and although the city of Spanish moss and French elegance has surrendered -the war of flame-bright passions has just begun...
Analog to Digital (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Posy RobertsFor years, Ethan and Toby have said they'll never marry, despite Ethan's secret wishes. So leaving sunny California for snowy Minnesota to witness his sister's vow renewal is not how he wants to spend his Christmas Eve. It's the second time she'll say "I do" in less than a year, when Ethan saying those words to Toby even once is hopeless. In the run-up to the ceremony, Toby seems to avoid Ethan, and doubts grow in his absence. Ethan can't help noticing Toby spends more time with Ethan's family than with him. Little does Ethan know, Toby has desires of his own. But if Toby doesn't find a way to reveal them, Ethan could leave for home without him.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
Anamchara
by Lee ComynAs the Second World War sweeps across Europe, tens of thousands of Allied soldiers are trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk. The fear of so many triggers old magics and summons selkies, the seal people. When England sends boats to rescue the trapped men, the selkies guard them. In the midst of this chaos, Daithi, a selkie, is drawn by the magic directly to one redheaded Scot. He would love nothing more than to kidnap the human who stole his heart with a look and carry him off to the sea, but is that fair to him? Still, with the Luftwaffe attacking constantly and rescue attempts slowing, it may be their only chance to survive.
Anastasia Forever
by Joy PrebleThe author of "Dreaming Anastasia" weaves a masterful combination of folklore, suspense, and romance with an action-packed pace. Anne is bound by the witch Baba Yaga to undertake a journey into past, present, and future that will determine her destiny--and that of everyone she loves.
Anathem
by Neal StephensonExplore new worlds in this riveting sci-fi novelA #1 New York Times Bestseller, Anathem is perhaps the most brilliant literary invention to date from the incomparable Neal Stephenson, who rocked the world with Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and The Baroque Cycle. Now he imagines an alternate universe where scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians live in seclusion behind ancient monastery walls until they are called back into the world to deal with a crisis of astronomical proportions. Anathem won the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and the reviews for have been dazzling: “Brilliant” (South Florida Sun-Sentinel), “Daring” (Boston Globe), “Immensely entertaining” (New York Times Book Review), “A tour de force” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), while Time magazine proclaims, “The great novel of ideas…has morphed into science fiction, and Neal Stephenson is its foremost practitioner.”
Anathema
by Colleen CobleWhen Hannah refuses to forgive a terrible sin she becomes anathema--shunned. But the real question is, can she forgive herself? Visitors come to Parke County, Indiana to enjoy the lush farms, to buy the Amish quilts, and to experience the peaceful ways of the Amish families who live there. But when a double murder rocks this quiet community, the Amish residents resolve to forgive even this unfathomable offense. Hannah, however, finds forgiveness out of reach--both for the murderer and for herself. She harbors a secret shame: while the crime was committed in her own home, she was out meeting with her forbidden love, her English beau, Reece. The elders of the community insist that Hannah must forgive her family's killer or be shunned. When Hannah refuses, she runs away with Reece, leaving behind the only life she's ever known. Years later, Hannah must journey back to the place she no longer calls home. Can she find the forgiveness and belonging she so desperately desires?
Anathema
by Colleen CobleWhen Hannah refuses to forgive a terrible sin she becomes anathema--shunned. But the real question is, can she forgive herself? Visitors come to Parke County, Indiana to enjoy the lush farms, to buy the Amish quilts, and to experience the peaceful ways of the Amish families who live there. But when a double murder rocks this quiet community, the Amish residents resolve to forgive even this unfathomable offense. Hannah, however, finds forgiveness out of reach--both for the murderer and for herself. She harbors a secret shame: while the crime was committed in her own home, she was out meeting with her forbidden love, her English beau, Reece. The elders of the community insist that Hannah must forgive her family's killer or be shunned. When Hannah refuses, she runs away with Reece, leaving behind the only life she's ever known. Years later, Hannah must journey back to the place she no longer calls home. Can she find the forgiveness and belonging she so desperately desires?
Anathema
by David E GreskeSomething evil has been unleashed. To save his failing marriage, Jim Anderson moves his family to Prairie Rest, Wisconsin where he has bought a house that is in dire need of repair. Thinking restoring the home with his wife, Diane, will mend their shattered relationship, he soon discovers he's purchased more than just a parcel of land and an old building. In the woods on his property is a cave where evil lives; and after a series of tragic events, Anderson knows that to insure his survival, as well as the town's, he must join forces with the town elders. Armed with the tools of the Lord, the group enters the place where evil dwells and the battle between good and evil begins.
Anatomy of Love: A Natural History of Mating, Marriage, and Why We Stray (Completely Revised and Updated with a New Introduction)
by Helen FisherA contemporary classic about love now completely revised and updated. First published in 1992, Helen Fisher’s “fascinating” (New York Times) Anatomy of Love quickly became a classic. Since then, Fisher has conducted pioneering brain research on lust, romantic love, and attachment; gathered data on more than 80,000 people to explain why you love who you love; and collected information on more than 30,000 men and women on sexting, hooking up, friends with benefits, and other current trends in courtship and marriage. And she presents a new, scientifically based and optimistic perspective on relationships in our digital age—what she calls “slow love.” This is a cutting-edge tour de force that traces human family life from its origins in Africa over 20 million years ago to the Internet dating sites and bedrooms of today. And it’s got it all: the copulatory gaze and other natural courting ploys; the who, when, where, and why of adultery; love addictions; her discovery of four broad chemically based personality styles and what each seeks in romance; the newest data on worldwide (biologically based) patterns of divorce; how and why men and women think differently; the real story of women, men, and power; the rise—and fall—of the sexual double standard; and what brain science tells us about how to make and keep a happy partnership.
Anatomy of a Boyfriend
by Daria SnadowskyBefore this all happened, the closest I'd ever come to getting physical with a guy was playing the board game Operation. Okay, so maybe that sounds pathetic, but it's not like there were any guys at my high school who I cared to share more than three words with, let alone my body. Then I met Wes, a track star senior from across town. Maybe it was his soulful blue eyes, or maybe my hormones just started raging. Either way, I was hooked. And after a while, he was too. I couldn't believe how intense my feelings became, or the fact that I was seeing--and touching--parts of the body I'd only read about in myGray's Anatomytextbook. You could say Wes and I experienced a lot of firsts together that spring. It was scary. It was fun. It was love. And then came the fall. From the Hardcover edition.
Anatomy of a Misfit
by Andrea Portes<P>In this Mean Girls meets The Perks of Being a Wallflower tale, narrator Anika Dragomir is the third most popular girl at Pound High School. But inside, she knows she's a freak; she can't stop thinking about former loner Logan McDonough, who showed up on the first day of tenth grade hotter, bolder, and more mysterious than ever. Logan is fascinating, troubled and off-limits. <P>The Pound High queen bee will make Anika's life hell if she's seen with him. So Anika must choose--ignore her feelings and keep her social status? Or follow her heart and risk becoming a pariah. Which will she pick? And what will she think of her choice when an unimaginable tragedy strikes, changing her forever? <P>An absolutely original new voice in YA in a story that will start important conversations--and tear at your heart. Who needs him when Jared Kline, the bad boy every girl dreams of, is asking her on dates? <P>Who? <P>Andrea Portes's emotionally devastating debut YA novel lays bare the futility in pretending to be something we're not and the value in finally celebrating all that we are--inside.
Anatomy of a Single Girl
by Daria SnadowskyWith Judy Blume-like honesty and insight, this sequel to Anatomy of a Boyfriend is about life after first love--romance, sex, friendship, family, and the ups and downs of life as a single girl.After everything that happened--my first boyfriend, my first time, my first breakup--jumping back into the dating game seemed like the least healthy thing I could do. It's not that I didn't want to fall in love again, since that's about the best feeling ever. But as a busy college premed still raw from heartbreak, which is the worst feeling ever, I figured I'd lie low for a while. Of course, as soon as I stopped looking for someone, an impossibly amazing--and devastatingly cute--guy came along, and I learned that having a new boyfriend is the quickest way to recover from losing your old one. The moment we got together, all my preconceptions about romance and sex were turned upside down. I discovered physical and emotional firsts I never knew existed. I learned to let go of my past by living in the present. It was thrilling. It was hot. It was just what the doctor ordered. But I couldn't avoid my future forever. In Daria Snadowsky's daring follow-up to Anatomy of a Boyfriend, eighteen-year-old Dominique explores the relationship between love and lust, and the friendships that see us through.
Anatomy: A Love Story
by Dana SchwartzEdinburgh, 1817. <p>Hazel Sinnett is a lady who wants to be a surgeon more than she wants to marry. Jack Currer is a resurrection man who's just trying to survive in a city where it's too easy to die. When the two of them have a chance encounter outside the Edinburgh Anatomist's Society, Hazel thinks nothing of it at first. But after she gets kicked out of renowned surgeon Dr. Beecham's lectures for being the wrong gender, she realizes that her new acquaintance might be more helpful than she first thought. Because Hazel has made a deal with Dr. Beecham: if she can pass the medical examination on her own, Beecham will allow her to continue her medical career. <p><p>Without official lessons, though, Hazel will need more than just her books - she'll need corpses to study.Lucky that she's made the acquaintance of someone who digs them up for a living. <p><p>But Jack has his own problems: strange men have been seen skulking around cemeteries, his friends are disappearing off the streets, and the dreaded Roman Fever, which wiped out thousands a few years ago, is back with a vengeance. Nobody important cares—until Hazel. <p><p>Now, Hazel and Jack must work together to uncover the secrets buried not just in unmarked graves, but in the very heart of Edinburgh society. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>