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The Major and the Minor
by Pepper EspinozaThree men, one game, and the unexpected victory that changes everything ...The Greek Island Resort is a popular tropical island getaway and gay destination spot. Nick Bosco also treats it like an all-you-can-eat buffet, engaging in a series of one-night stands from the moment he arrives until the day he meets newlyweds Drew and Alec.Drew just wants to have a good time, but Alec recognizes Nick for what he is -- a player who needs to be taught a lesson in humility. Alec knows the game well and relishes the challenge of bringing down such large prey.The cat-and-mouse game proves to be a great distraction for all three men -- until actual emotions start to intrude on what started as harmless fun.
The Major and the Pickpocket
by Lucy Ashford"Trying to escape, were you?"Tassie bit her lip. Why hadn't he turned her over to the constables? She certainly wasn't going to try to run past him, even if he did have a limp. She was tall, but this man towered over her-six feet of hardened muscle, shoulders forbiddingly broad beneath his riding coat, strong booted legs set firmly apart. Major Marcus Forrester. All ready for action.And Tassie couldn't help but remember his kiss....
The Major and the Scandalous Widow
by Sarah MalloryA compelling Regency romance.The infamous lady…He must resist! Major Jack Clifton must fulfill his military friend&’s dying wish by returning his wedding ring to his widow. But when honorable Jack finds Eloise a year later, she&’s nothing like the woman that he was told to expect. In fact, the ton view her as utterly scandalous! Yet, Jack quickly learns that Eloise&’s reputation has been wrongfully imposed on her…and that he has forbidden feelings for the real Eloise!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Major's Daughter: A Novel
by J. P. FrancisLike Snow Falling on Cedars, a stirring tale of wartime love April, 1944. The quiet rural village of Stark, New Hampshire is irrevocably changed by the arrival of 150 German prisoners of war. <P><P>And one family, unexpectedly divided, must choose between love and country. Camp Stark is under the command of Major John Brennan, whose beautiful daughter, Collie, will serve as translator. Educated at Smith and devoted to her widowed father, Collie is immediately drawn to Private August Wahrlich, a peaceful poet jaded by war. As international conflict looms on the home front, their passion blinds them to the inevitable dangers ahead.<P> Inspired by the little-known existence of a real World War II POW camp, The Major's Daughter is a fresh take on the timeless theme of forbidden love.
The Major's Family Mission
by Elizabeth RowanThey were forced to marry.But will they choose to love? Moving to the wilds of California is just the fresh start Major Benjamin Sheffield hoped for—but first the widower needs a mother for his two little girls. So when feisty New York socialite Moira Blackthorne&’s reckless nature puts her reputation at risk, Ben&’s sure a marriage of convenience can solve both their problems. Setting sail for a new home as the wife of a stranger isn&’t quite the life Moira pictured. But the more she gets to know the dignified major and his adorable daughters, the harder she falls…and begins to wish for more than a marriage in name only.
The Major's Guarded Heart
by Isabelle GoddardHAS THE MAJOR FINALLY MET HIS MATCH? From the moment ladies' companion Elizabeth Ingram sees the imposing major Sir Justin Delacourt, her head is full of romantic ideas-ideas that end with Lizzie being caught trespassing on his estate, mistaken for a poacher! Despite his disdain for womanly wiles, Justin can't get the lively Lizzie out of his mind. And when she joins him in his quest to investigate a friend's mysterious disappearance he realizes that a woman of Lizzie's courage and determination might also be capable of stealing his heart...
The Major's Wife
by Lauri RobinsonIn this western historical romance, a woman pretends to be her married sister and falls in love with the husband who isn’t truly hers.Major Seth Parker knows his wife, and the woman standing before him isn’t her. The manipulative vixen who tricked his hand in marriage could never possess such innocence—nor get his heart racing like this!Millie St. Clair has traveled halfway across the country to pull off one of the greatest deceptions ever. But with everything at stake it soon becomes clear that the hardest part might be walking away from the Major when it’s all over . . .
The Majors' Holiday Hideaway: The Majors' Holiday Hideaway An Unexpected Christmas Baby Shane Brand's Christmas Mission (American Heroes #43)
by Caro CarsonSwapping houses for Christmas vacation Brought a gift she never imaginedWhile Fort Hood, Texas, isn’t exactly the City of Lights, Major India Woods discovers its hottest attraction—Major Aidan Nord—lives right next door! And they happily enjoy a little no-strings mischief under the mistletoe. Until India discovers Aidan is seeing other women—his adorable twin girls, that is! After a lifetime of globe-trotting, India wonders if this little family could be her biggest adventure.
The Make-Up Girl
by Andrea SempleHi. My name's Faith and I'm living the London dream! I work in a fabulous PR company, have loads of thin, glamorous friends but most of all, I have a perfect, handsome boyfriend. He never wants to watch the football and he always thinks I am the most beautiful girl in the world. The only problem is that he doesn't exist. I made him up, just like I made up my perfect life and my perfect job. It's what I do. I'm a single, lonely, low-paid, make-up girl and it's far too late to tell my family the depressing truth. Except that my sister's just got engaged, which means I've finally run out of reasons why my family can't meet my man... Hi. My name's Faith and I have less than two months to turn my perfect fictional boyfriend into reality. Wish me luck?
The Make-Up Girl
by Andrea SempleHi. My name's Faith and I'm living the London dream! I work in a fabulous PR company, have loads of thin, glamorous friends but most of all, I have a perfect, handsome boyfriend. He never wants to watch the football and he always thinks I am the most beautiful girl in the world. The only problem is that he doesn't exist. I made him up, just like I made up my perfect life and my perfect job. It's what I do. I'm a single, lonely, low-paid, make-up girl and it's far too late to tell my family the depressing truth. Except that my sister's just got engaged, which means I've finally run out of reasons why my family can't meet my man... Hi. My name's Faith and I have less than two months to turn my perfect fictional boyfriend into reality. Wish me luck?
The Make-Up Test: A Novel
by Jenny L. HoweIn this smart, swoony, rom-com debut from Jenny L. Howe, two college exes find themselves battling against each other—and their unresolved feelings—for a spot in a prestigious literature Ph.D. program.Allison Avery loves to win. After acing every academic challenge she’s come up against, she’s finally been accepted into her dream Ph.D. program at Claymore University, studying medieval literature under a professor she’s admired for years. Sure, grad school isn’t easy—the classes are intense, her best friend is drifting away, and her students would rather pull all-nighters than discuss The Knight's Tale—but she’s got this. Until she discovers her ex-boyfriend has also been accepted. Colin Benjamin might be the only person who loves winning more than Allison does, and when they're both assigned to TA for the same professor, the game is on.What starts as a personal battle of wits (and lit) turns into all-out war when their professor announces a career-changing research trip opportunity—with one spot to fill. Competing with Colin is as natural as breathing, and after he shattered her heart two years ago, Allison refuses to let him come out on top. But when a family emergency and a late night road trip—plus a very sexy game of Scrabble—throw them together for a weekend, she starts to wonder if they could be stronger on the same team. And if they fall for each other all over again, Allison will have to choose between a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and what could be a twice-in-a-lifetime love.In this charmingly bookish debut, The Make-Up Test embraces the truth that people can sometimes change and grow, even when you least expect it.
The Makeover Prescription (Sugar Falls, Idaho)
by Christy JeffriesIn this romantic comedy, a construction worker renovating a brainy, beautiful doctor’s home offers to give the love-shy lady some lessons in love.Neurosurgeon Julia Fitzgerald graduated high school at fourteen, whizzed through medical school and even became a successful navy captain. But when it comes to romance, she’s a dunce. No amount of education can help her find a date or understand what men really want.When handsome-as-heck contractor Kane Chatterson begins renovating Julia’s house, nothing in her medical training can explain the shiver she feels every time she looks at him. She only know he’s . . . distracting. Is it his strong, tanned forearms? His quiet, confident manner? Mr. Sexy Flannel Shirt doesn’t have any of the qualities Julia believes she needs in a man. But when he offers to help her find the perfect date, she reluctantly agrees. And as Julia gets schooled in the fine art of love, she realizes that Kane might be exactly what the doctor ordered . . .
The Makeover Takeover (Having the Boss's Baby)
by Sandra PaulTo: Julia, Maggie, Jen, Sharon From: Lauren Date: 12/01RE: I'm not a pregnant virgin!You'll never believe what Rafe did today! He asked me if I was pregnant! Just because he suspected my flu was morning sickness. The worst of it is, as soon as I denied it, he looked relieved! He said he didn't really think it possible. Does he mean he doesn't believe anyone would want me enough to get me pregnant? Watch out, Rafe Mitchell, you drop-dead gorgeous bachelor. Because once you see the new and improved Lauren, you won't doubt any man would long for me!
The Making of Baron Haversmere
by Carol ArensA wolf in gentleman’s clothing…She might be the making of himAmerican Joe Steton is visiting his estate in England, bringing his straight-talking attitude and rugged manners with him, much to the ton’s disapproval! Respectable widow Olivia Shaw offers to smooth his edges and make him an English gentleman, and Joe can’t resist such an intriguing instructor. He has wealth and a title—yet how can he give her his heart when his real life is an ocean away?“I liked the development of the relationship between Heath and Clementine.… the sparks between them grew hotter, and I loved seeing them finally give in to them. I was glued to the pages at the end… I laughed out loud at [Clementine’s] methods and cheered when they were successful.”—Susan’s Reading Blog on The Earl’s American Heiress“Fans will be enthralled, enchanted and enraptured.”—RT Book Reviews on A Ranch to Call Home
The Making of His Marchioness (Southern Belles in London #2)
by Lauri RobinsonGet swept away by this Victorian Cinderella storyShe trusted him with her life…But what about her heart? After the American Civil War propels widow Clara and her daughter to England, they&’re given refuge by the enigmatic Marquess of Clairmount. Being the damsel in distress doesn&’t come easy to independent Clara, so after finding his estate in disarray, she seizes her chance to help him. As she plays the role of marchioness, her attraction to the guarded marquess is bittersweet, as this Cinderella knows she doesn&’t belong in his aristocratic world… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Southern Belles in LondonBook 1: The Making of His MarchionessBook 2: Falling for His Pretend Countess
The Making of Mrs. Hale (Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope #3)
by Carolyn MillerMarry in haste, repent in leisure—Mrs. Hale is about to find out how painful that repentance can truly be.Julia Hale ran off to be married in Gretna Green, following romance instead of common sense. But her tale isn't turning into a happily ever after. Her new husband is gone and she doesn't know where—or if he's ever coming back. Julia has no option but to head home to the family she betrayed by eloping and to hope they'll forgive her. Especially now that she might be carrying a baby from her brief marriage.Carolyn Miller's clean and wholesome Regency romances continue with The Making of Mrs. Hale, following familiar characters as they learn how restoration can occur by finding hope and healing through a deep relationship with God. Full of rich historical details and witty banter, this series continues to draw in fans of Jane Austen, Sarah Ladd, and Julie Klassen."Carolyn Miller gets better and better with each book!" - Becky "This entire series is going straight to my all-time favorites shelf!" - Beth Erin"My girls and I have fallen in love with the Regency Brides series." - Ann Hibbard Regency Brides: A Legacy of GraceThe Elusive Miss EllisonThe Captivating Lady Charlotte
The Making of The Wandering Earth: A Film Production Handbook (Studies in Global Genre Fiction)
by Jiaren Wang and Regina Kanyu Wang, StorycomThis handbook takes us through the making of The Wandering Earth, one of the highest-grossing non-English films of all time. It is a rare, in-depth, behind-the-scenes study of the making of a masterpiece, taking the reader through the entire production process of a landmark Chinese science fiction film. The book brings to life how The Wandering Earth was created, from words to images, by a young and innovative professional team assembled by director Frant Gwo. It discusses specialized details of the filmmaking process and the collaborative work of the crew and the cast involved to present an intuitive feeling of the film’s production. A step-by-step guide on the making of a radical large-scale film, this handbook critically examines its various stages such as its development and production stages – the planning, preparing, recruiting, setting up departments and processes; writing the screenplay; creating a visual style and the production design; and the principal photography; its challenging post-production stages – the editing, visual effects production, color mixing; dubbing, sound editing; publicity, etc. Further, the chapters in volume also explore how Chinese science fiction films disrupt the Western narrative context and provide the larger discourse on Chinese science fiction. Richly illustrated with exclusive first-hand visuals from the making of the film, this handbook, part of the Studies in Global Genre Fiction series, will be an essential read for professionals, scholars, researchers, and students of film and media production, film studies, popular culture, cultural studies, Chinese studies, world literature, and science fiction. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in filmmaking.
The Making of a Gentleman
by Ruth Axtell MorrenJust moments from the hangman's noose, Jonah Quinn escapes from infamous Newgate Prison. Taking prison volunteer Florence Hathaway hostage is a masterstroke, but Jonah intends to end their acquaintance once he's free. God, however, has other plans. The caring spinster's mission is to turn Jonah's life around. The burly fugitive scoffs at the notion he can be groomed into respectability, much less win a royal pardon. He knows that donning a waistcoat and cravats does not change a man. But a woman's stubborn faith? That can accomplish miracles. Florence sees right into the depths of his roguish heart, and Jonah finds himself wanting to become that man she sees. . . .
The Making of a Gentleman
by Shana GalenTwelve years in a French prison have left the once dashing Armand Harcourt, Comte de Valere a hollow shell of his former self. Though safely back on English soil, Armand remains locked in a prison of his mind, unable to interact with the glittering social world that was his rightful place. When his family hires the beautiful and determined Felicity Bennett to teach Armand, he is shaken by the onslaught of desire Felicity awakens in him. As Felicity slowly helps reclaim Armand, their passion begins to blossom into a transcendent love capable of healing the scars of both their pasts.
The Making of a Man (The Mark of a Man and The Measure of a Man)
by Maggie LeeSequel to The Measure of a Man1336. Three months ago, petty thief Kit Porter escaped a life of crime and abuse at the hands of Marcus de Crecy, the leader of the notorious outlaw gang, the Sun League. With the help of City Guardsman Alec Weston and his second-in-command, Robert Warren, Kit evaded capture and escaped England. Kit and Alec fell in love along the way, and now all three men are settling into a life of safety in Bruges, Belgium. When he receives news of his mother's failing health, Kit must return to England alone. Old allies aid him again, but Kit faces deception and betrayal at every turn. His dark past catches up with him, and a terrible fate awaits him if Alec, with the help of his friend, merchant Jamie McEwen, cannot get to Kit in time. The conspiracy against them runs deeper than they suspected, and treachery waits in unexpected places. Alec and Jamie don't know who they can trust, and the clock is quickly running out for Kit.
The Making of a Princess
by Teresa Carpenter"For the first time man and soldier are at odds as desire wars with duty..."Sworn to serve the royal family of Pasadonia, dedicated soldier Xavier LeDuc has never had any trouble putting duty before desire-until he encounters redheaded beauty Amanda Carn. She's sweet, seductive and all too familiar looking. Could she be the King of Pasadonia's long-lost daughter? Surely things like that only happen in fairy tales....If she's proved to be royalty then Xavier will have to keep his distance, but he's been bound by royal command to protect Amanda until the truth is discovered. Keeping Amanda safe is his new mission-and where could be safer than in his own arms?
The Makings of a Lady: A Proposition For The Comte His Rags-to-riches Contessa The Makings Of A Lady (The Chadcombe Marriages #2)
by Catherine TinleyA young lady’s grownup resolve is tested when the man who broke her heart returns from afar in this second chance Regency romance.Lady Olivia Fanton is eager to prove she’s no longer a child. However, just as she thinks she’s found a suitable match in suave Mr. Manning, charismatic Captain Jem Ford walks back into her life. And he brings with him all the embarrassment of her infatuation four years earlier!Back then, Jem broke Olivia’s heart when he left for Australia without so much as a word of affection. Now it’s her turn to appear mature, distant, friendly. But dare she hope he’ll notice her as the lady she’s become?
The Mall: A Novel
by Megan McCaffertyNew York Times bestselling author Megan McCafferty returns to her roots with this YA coming of age story set in a New Jersey mall.The year is 1991. Scrunchies, mixtapes and 90210 are, like, totally fresh. Cassie Worthy is psyched to spend the summer after graduation working at the Parkway Center Mall. In six weeks, she and her boyfriend head off to college in NYC to fulfill The Plan: higher education and happily ever after. But you know what they say about the best laid plans...Set entirely in a classic “monument to consumerism,” the novel follows Cassie as she finds friendship, love, and ultimately herself, in the most unexpected of places. Megan McCafferty, beloved New York Times bestselling author of the Jessica Darling series, takes readers on an epic trip back in time to The Mall.
The Mallen Streak
by Catherine MarchantThomas Mallen of High Banks Hall had many sons, most of them bastards. But to all of them he passed on his mark--a distinctive flash of white hair running to the left temple, known as the Mallen Streak. It was said that those who bore the Streak seldom reached old age or died in bed, and that nothing good ever came of a Mallen. Nor did it. In 1851, Thomas Mallen found himself a ruined man, forced amid scandal and disgrace, to sell the Hall and adjust to a new and very different mode of living. With him went his two young wards and their indomitable governess. Then, into their lives came the Radlet brothers of Wilbur Farm, one of whom bore the unmistakable Mallen Streak. THE MALLEN STREAK is the first in a trilogy of novels following the fortunes of the Mallens through succeeding generations.
The Mallow Years
by Audrey HowardKit Chapman is the beautiful daughter of a rich Lancashire mill-owner: a man who exploits his workpeople ruthlessly. She is to inherit the business - but only if she can prove herself as hard and determined as he.Joss Greenwood is a weaver, driven with his family into abject poverty by the new machinery. Now his life is dedicated to the struggle against the factory owners.Kit and Joss, two people from very different, hostile worlds, meet by chance up on the moors they both love. It is the start of a friendship that turns into a wild love that has to struggle for fulfilment through times of terrible distress, of violence and passion.