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The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance: The Classic, Bestselling Collection of 25 Short Stories
by Trisha TelepParanormal romance is a supernatural force to be reckoned with. Although packed with a menagerie of werewolves, shapeshifters and assorted demons, its undisputed king is none other than our favourite centuries-old bloodsucker - the vampire. We're now living in a post-Buffy world of dark urban fantasy à la Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Sherrilyn Kenyon's irresistible Dark Hunters and the blood-lusting soul mates of Christine Feehan. But it doesn't stop there. This Mammoth collection opens a vein to reveal the mind-boggling scope of the supercharged phenomenon created when vampires met romance.Let the biggest and brightest names in the paranormal romance business take you hot on the haemoglobin trail of the sexiest creatures of the night. Witness the bewildering array of complex vampire codes of conduct, dark ritual and dating practices, as they chat up the locals and engage in the most erotic encounters you will sink your teeth into this side of un-Death. These ain't your mother's vampires!
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance: The Classic, Bestselling Collection of 25 Short Stories (Mammoth Books #450)
by Trisha TelepYou never forget your first time with a vampire.Whether reaquainting yourself with some of your favourite, sexy creatures of the night or getting bitten by the vampire romance phenomenon for the very first time, let the biggest and brightest names in the business help you explore your dark side. Witness the bewildering array of complex vampire codes of conduct, dark ritual and dating practices as they chat up the locals and engage in the most erotic encounters you will sink your teeth into this side of un-Death. Because vampires never really die, do they?
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women (Mammoth Books)
by Stephen Jones Ingrid PittThirty-five uncanny and erotic tales of vampires written by supernatural fiction’s greatest mistresses of the macabre."Fashions change, and the urbane vampire created by Byron and cemented in place by Stoker has had to move on . . . Are you, like me, ready for the new dusk?" —Ingrid Pitt, from her Introduction Prepare to arm yourself with garlic, silver bullets, and a stake. Featuring the only vampire short story written by Anne Rice, the undisputed queen of vampire literature, and boasting an autobiographical introduction and original tale by Ingrid Pitt, the star of Hammer Films' The Vampire Lovers and Countess Dracula, this is one anthology that every vampire fan—vampiric feminist or not—will want to drink deep from.From the classic stories of Edith Wharton, Edith Nesbit, Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman, and Mary Elizabeth Braddon to modern incarnations by such acclaimed writers as Poppy Z. Brite, Nancy Kilpatrick, Tanith Lee, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and Angela Slatter, these blood-drinkers and soul-stealers range from the sexual to the sanguinary, from the tormented Good to the unspeakably Evil. Among those memorable Children of the Night you will encounter are Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's Byronic vampire Saint-Germain, Nancy A. Collins' undead heroine Sonja Blue, Tanya Huff's vampiric detective Vicki Nelson, and Freda Warrington’s age-old lovers Karl and Charlotte. Nominated for the World Fantasy Award and the International Horror Guild Award, and now revised and updated, The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women fulfils the bloodlust of the somnambulist horror fan, delivering the ultimate bite.
The Mammoth Book of Westerns (Mammoth Books #392)
by Jon E. LewisThe Western, though a singularly American art form, is one of the great genres of world literature with a truly global readership. It is also durable despite being often unfairly maligned. Ever since James Fenimore Cooper transformed frontier yarns into a distinct literary form, the Western has followed two paths: one populist - what Time magazine famously billed 'the American Morality Play' - capable of taking many points of view, from red to redneck, but always populist, with a sentimental attachment to the misfit; the other literary - eschewing heroism, debunking with unsettling candour many of the myths of the West. It can sometimes be difficult to draw a sure line between the two forms, but both are represented in this outstanding collection which includes stories by Rick Bass, Walter Van Tilburg Clark, Larry McMurtry, Mari Sandoz, Christopher Tilghman, and Mark Twain, among many others.
The Man Ban
by Nicola MarshWhen you swear off men for the foreseeable future, that means no dating. Hookups don't count, right?Harper Ryland has been on a self-imposed man ban for the last twelve months, after a particularly horrible breakup. Instead, she's focusing on the one thing she can control: her career as an up-and-coming food stylist. Harper's latest gig is her best friend's wedding, and she receives glowing praise throughout the night. When the Best Man, Manny Gomes, belittles her hard work, she wants to stab him with skewers from the buffet table, but she can think of something much better: to lead him on the entire wedding and then humiliate him in sweet revenge.When the handsome Anglo-Indian doctor shows up in New Zealand a week later, while Harper's on her first international job, it's the last thing she needs. Everything about him rubs her the wrong way, but when suave Manny steps in to help after an unfortunate disaster, his chivalry gets under her skin a little, and Harper discovers lifting her ban while overseas is exactly what the doctor ordered. Manny isn't looking for anything but fun either--especially not marriage, like his grandmother Izzy keeps pushing on him. But there's something about Harper that makes him want more, even though she keeps her distance, and they're about to discover how far he's willing to go to be with her. . . .
The Man Behind the Badge
by Sharon ArcherThe Taming of Dr Alex Draycott A troublesome little niece and nephew to look after, a crumbling cottage to repair and a busy A&E to run gives Dr Alex Draycott plenty on her plate even before she meets the rebelliously charming Dr Callum Brooksby! Feisty Alex can handle a challenge but it seems Callum is out to tame her heart The Man Behind the Badge However hard citygirl and newdocintown Kayla Morgan tries, she cant resist being impressed by the horseriding, cattleherding, lawenforcing Tom Jamieson! But taking a bullet in the line of duty has made cop Tom rethink his work hard, party harder lifestyle will he ever let Kayla see the real man behind the badge?
The Man Behind the Cop
by Janice Kay JohnsonBeing a big-city cop and being in control means everything to Bruce Walker. He knows how destructive a man can be when given the chance. That's why he's vowed never to get involved. All that changes the moment he meets psychologist Karin Jorgenson. The connection between them is instant, intense. . . something he's tempted to explore. Regardless of how Bruce feels, though, he can't let go of everything he knows. His control is even more important now that they're involved in a domestic violence case. Karin insists he's a different man than the one he sees in the mirror. But can he trust her--and himself--enough to open his eyes and see it, too?
The Man Behind the Mask
by Christine RimmerHe had been in hiding for years, but the sight of Dulcie Samples, with her girl-next-door appeal, was enough to finally draw Prince Valbrand into the light. Yet Valbrand, whose face - not to mention spirit - had taken a serious hit from the assassination attempt that had driven him underground, was sworn to spend all the rest of his days hunting down the enemies who had done this to him. And even if he had the time for love, who could see past his scarred face to the man inside? Certainly not the beautiful Dulcie.... Or so Valbrand thought. But despite the darkness and mystery that surrounded him, Dulcie knew that the half-masked man before her was her destiny. Now, if only she could convince him that she held both the key to his heart and his kingdom in her trembling hands....
The Man Behind the Mask
by Maggie CoxThe scars he bears are the only visible reminder of the life Eduardo de Souza left behind in Brazil. He prefers to live in solitude. He doesn't want anybody's pity. However, when Eduardo sees innocent, pretty Marianne Lockwood literally singing for her supper, he impulsively offers her a job as his live-in housekeeper. Marianne is drawn by her handsome, brooding boss and is soon willingly taken between his sheets. But Eduardo is holding back the darkness of the past, and when he whisks Marianne away to Rio, it's only a matter of time before she finds out the truth. . . ;.
The Man Behind the Pinstripes
by Melissa MccloneHis pinstripe suit is normally his armor...Becca Taylor has worked hard to overcome her troubled past and start a new life. But when Caleb Fairchild marches into her life, the instant attraction between them is the last thing she needs!CEO Caleb has learned the hard way not to suffer fools and to be careful of whom to trust. Why should Becca, gorgeous as she is, be any different? But he can't help but be drawn to her, to want to get close to her. So when her secrets are blown out into the open, betrayal seems inevitable. Unless the truth can start to crack the iron walls he's built around his heart....
The Man Club
by R. W. ClingerThe Man Club. It’s the electric place where gay gents pick up one-night stands, hot male dancers work for big tips, and fresh bachelorettes have their steamy, pre-marital parties.Running The Man Club is a crazy job for middle-aged Gyles Beare. Between hiring and firing dancers, keeping wait staff in line, and paying the bills, Gyles tries to have a love life, but it isn’t easy. Not at all.Enter Car Tate. Car lives with Gyles, and has been a solid tenant for the last few months. Handsome. Charming. A good head on his shoulders. Car sometimes works at the club to help Gyles out. He always has Gyles’s back.Lately, though, Car’s been over-the-top nice to Gyles. The sweet and romantic things Car’s been doing for Gyes are oddly pleasant. What’s going on? Is Car in love with Gyles? Is it time for Gyles to confront his hidden feelings and land the man of his dreams?
The Man Curse
by Raqiyah MaysMeena Butler's life is nearly in order, with one exception: the family curse. Is an age-old hex holding her back from landing the man of her dreams--or will she be the first woman in her family to break free of the past and find the love of a lifetime?Meena has heard whispers of the family curse since childhood. Seated around tables at the yearly reunion, relatives always shared stories of the Man Curse's origins. It began with Great Grandma Anna Mae's affair with the church pastor. After finding them in bed together, his wife hexed Anna Mae to prevent the women of her family from ever marrying, and the results are said to have lasted generations. Anna Mae and her sisters died without being wed. Grandma Fey never married. Aunt Connie has given up on men. And Meena's mother, Deena, continually runs into dead-end relationships. Vowing not to follow in their tracks, Meena is undeterred from achieving her dream of matrimony. After dating a string of wrong men and catching her college boyfriend Dexter cheating, she heads to New York, where she has an exciting new job at Buzz, the hottest music magazine in the business. On a professional upward track, Meena happily ignores Dexter's pleading calls for forgiveness. Instead, she meets the popular intellectual writer, Sean. Physical attraction and common interests fuel a love affair that seems destined for marriage. But when a chance meeting with another woman ignites lingering insecurities that Sean is hiding something, Meena's trust is shattered. With her relationship on the rocks and her confidence in the gutter, Meena's journey toward emotional healing forces her to face the truth and wonder if she really does have the Man Curse. Or is it all in her head?
The Man Every Woman Wants
by Miranda LeeTo most women, Ryan Armstrong is irresistible-just the way he likes it!But beyond business, the unbelievably sexy Ryan's only commitment is to playing the field! Laura, however, refuses to be yet another notch on Ryan's bedpost. She has no time for arrogant men, least of all one who can see through her severe suits to the woman within.Ryan is the last man on earth Laura wants to share a bedroom with for a whole weekend-but she needs his help! Soon Ryan will make his move, and Laura's afraid that she won't even want to resist....
The Man For Her
by Alice ValdalWith its bountiful orchards and green pastures, Lottie Graham's farm looks like heaven on earth to Sean O'Connor. Penniless and weary after the long journey from his native Ireland, he'll be on his way to the gold fields come spring yet he must repay Lottie's kindness to him somehow. But all he has to offer the proud beauty are his strength and boundless determination. His heart is under lock and key ... HIS WOMAN Lottie has learned the hard way to hide her deepest emotions-and no man will ever mean more to her than the young son she has raised alone. The brawny Irishman is a temptation she must resist at all costs. But the aftermath of a deadly fire will bring them closer than she ever dreamed ... to find a love more precious than gold.
The Man For Me
by Gemma BruceSqueeze PlayThe bragging. The pin-ups. The sweaty socks. Please oh please, set me free! Female sportswriter J.T. Green wants out of the locker room--until star pitcher Tommy Bainbridge walks in. Tommy defines the word hot: He's tall, a terrific kisser, and a total catch. J.T. wants everything he has to give. But Gilbeytown, PA, needs their hometown boy back where he belongs and if his plans to help get leaked to the press, there's going to be hell to pay. Distracting a woman as determined and downright sexy as J.T. isn't going to be easy. Unless he can show her how heavenly it feels to be held in his powerful arms and. . .well, hey. She seems to like it. A lot. And so does Tommy. It's clear as a freshly chalked baseline that Tommy and J.T. are crazy in love. To hell with reality. They don't care if they never come back . . .Praise for Gemma Bruce and her novels. . ."Sexy comedy with romance that sizzles the pages!" –Romantic Times, 4 star review of Who Loves Ya, Baby?"Smart dialogue and sassy heroines make this provocative collection shine."–Romantic Times, 4 star review of Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?Gemma Bruce is the alter ego of a popular mystery writer, who loves the excitement of a "who done it" and the sizzle of romance. After a career in dance, theater, television and film, performing before packed houses even on a bad-hair-bloat day, Gemma now goes one on one with her computer screen to create the characters and stories she loves. Her laptop has never once made a snide remark about her hair (although it has eaten a few sentences that made it blush).
The Man From Her Past
by Anna AdamsIt's taken five years for Cassie Warner to come to terms with the violent act that shattered her life and resulted in the end of her marriage to Van Haddon. Now, for the sake of her ailing father, she's returned to Honesty. . . bringing with her the secret that resulted from the fateful night. Cassie knows showing up with her daughter will make her the object of scandalized whispers, but she still hopes to avoid Van. Because even though their marriage has ended, it doesn't mean their feelings for each other have.
The Man From Madrid
by Anne WealeMediterranean millionaireCally hoped for peace and quiet when she escaped to Valdecarrasca in beautiful rural Spain-but the arrival of mysterious millionaire Nicolas Llorca changed all that! He made it clear he wanted Cally; he also let her know he wasn't looking for long-term commitment...The smoldering good looks and charm of the man from Madrid proved hard to resist. But Cally wasn't interested in a brief affair. And, besides, Nicolas was clearly hiding a secret or two! Determined to keep her distance, Cally found her resolve was tested when Nicolas made her an offer impossible to refuse....
The Man From Perfect
by Andrea SempleIn life - and men - be careful what you wish for . . . After her experiences with ex-boyfriend Rob the Slob, Ella Holt has abandoned hope of ever finding the right man. So when she answers 50 questions on her perfect man in a glossy magazine, she has no idea that her responses will be used by a new state-of-the-art dating agency to find her perfect match. Naturally, Ella scoffs at the very notion of a 'perfect man', until the man from the Perfect Agency, James Master, arrives on her doorstep. Not only is he gorgeous, but spontaneous trips to Paris, declarations of love and gourmet sex all become part of her daily routine. However, as 'romance fatigue' sets in, Ella's suspicions about the consequences of her answers begin to mount. And when Rob starts to change his slobbish ways to win her back, she remembers that she asked for a man who will do anything to keep her . . . and let no one stand in his way.
The Man From Perfect
by Andrea Semple'A funny and sweet summer read.' Heat'The new Marian Keyes' CompanyIn life - and love - be careful what you wish for . . .After her experiences with ex-boyfriend Rob the Slob, Ella Holt has abandoned hope of ever finding the right man. So when she answers 50 questions on her perfect man in a glossy magazine, she has no idea that her responses will be used by a new state-of-the-art dating agency to find her perfect match. Naturally, Ella scoffs at the very notion of a 'perfect man', until the man from the Perfect Agency, James Master, arrives on her doorstep. Not only is he gorgeous, but spontaneous trips to Paris, declarations of love and gourmet sex all become part of her daily routine. However, as 'romance fatigue' sets in, Ella's suspicions about the consequences of her answers begin to mount. And when Rob starts to change his slobbish ways to win her back, she remembers that she asked for a man who will do anything to keep her . . . and let no one stand in his way.A smart, funny love story about why getting what you want isn't always a happy ending
The Man I Can't Forget: Eve and Adam are meant to be, they just don't know it yet.
by Eva Woods'A touching and thought-provoking page-turner about love, friendship, and the many ways in which our past defines our present. Intriguing, heartfelt and sensitively-told, I found it hard to put down and was sad to say goodbye to the characters when I'd finished.' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of YouEve and Adam are meant to be, they just don't know it yet...*What if you could remember every last detail of your life?Eve knows what her colleagues had for lunch last April. She remembers everyone who has stayed at the care home where she works, long after they've gone. Her life is small and meticulously managed.And what if you couldn't even remember your name? 'Adam' is found wandering down the central reservation of the M25. He has no memory of how he came to be there and no clue who he is.As Eve works with Adam to help him discover who he once was, her world begins to open up - beyond the care home, beyond her memories.But as Adam finally begins to remember his past, will there be room for Eve in his future?*Praise for Eva Woods and her novels:'Bittersweet' Tasmina Perry'Uplifting' Clare Mackinstosh'Smart' Emylia Hall'Joyful' Rosie Blake'Touching' Daisy Buchanan'Full of wisdom' Katie Fforde'Heart-warming and touching' Best
The Man I Never Met: A Novel
by Elle CookIs it possible to love someone you've never met? A young woman finds out in this sweeping will-they-or-won't-they love story that begins with a chance wrong number dial. . . .&“A total delight . . . achingly romantic, full of suspense, and a beautiful cast of characters.&”—Laura Jane Williams, author of Our StopWhen Hannah picks up a call from an unknown number, she thinks nothing of it—it&’s just an easygoing American named Davey who misdialed her while calling into a job interview. And when Hannah wishes him luck after clearing up the confusion, she never actually expects to hear from him again.Then she gets a text saying he got the job and he&’ll be moving to London, and she can&’t help but smile. Soon their texts become phone calls that turn into video calls, and their friendship becomes a relationship they can&’t wait to start in earnest once Davey lands in London in a month&’s time.But when Hannah goes to meet him at the airport, Davey isn&’t there—and the reason why changes both of their lives in an instant. With their future together suddenly so uncertain, they don&’t know what to do but try to move on from each other. Though their chance at love seems lost forever, neither is never far from the other&’s thoughts. Will fate intervene once more to bring the two together, or will Davey always be the man that Hannah never met?
The Man I Should Have Married
by Pamela Redmond SatranGoodbye, downward dog... When Kennedy's husband, Frank, up and leaves her for his high school ex, a surfer named Sunny, then announces he's going to quit the law firm to teach yoga, Kennedy is finally free to do what she's always wanted to do with her life. Now if she can only figure out what that is. Determined to bring the spirit and independence of her former self to her life as a suburban mom, Kennedy visits some of her old New York City haunts, including Declan McGlynn's -- the Greenwich Village bar where she used to work. Lo, Declan himself is behind the bar -- and he's just as sexy... and single... as ever. Hello downtown Don Juan... Kennedy and Declan were friends for years and lovers for one amazing night before Kennedy, a single mom at the time, picked stability over passion. Back then Declan wasn't exactly the marrying kind. But that was a long time ago, and a lot has changed -- except for the connection between these two. It's enough to prove that whoever said "you can never go back" is flat-out wrong. Right?
The Man In Charge
by Judith LyonsLEAVING HER WAS THE HARDEST THING THE IRONCLAD MERCENARY HAD EVER DONE...Two years ago Juliana's velvety skin and gentle laughter had filled his hardened soldier's heart to overflowing. But Griffon walked away-to protect her from his pain-slashed soul-unaware that their night of passion had created more than beautiful memories....NOW SHE WAS HIS PRISONER!A prominent chancellor's daughter, Juliana Bondevik had few chances for romance. Until she'd met Griffon Tylor, whose manly heat had awakened her...and left her with child. Now-to shield her from political upheaval-she was virtually imprisoned on his military compound...and subject to her haunting hunger. But until she knew what had driven Griffon from love, dare she tell him he had a daughter?
The Man Means Business
by Annette BroadrickThe Last Barlow?David Buford/Barlow has finally found his long-lost family, but the joy he feels at being reunited with his brother and sisters is complicated by his growing feelings for his "cousin" Alexandra. Will Alex ever be able to look at David as more than a protector and start thinking of him as a man--even a potential husband?It turns out David doesn't have much to worry about--Alex already knows he's the one for her. The trouble is, they don't have the courage to tell each other their feelings. Luckily, David's new family is there to step in and give these would-be sweethearts some help!But David and Alex aren't the only ones being gently pushed toward the altar!
The Man Most Likely
by Cindi MyersWith her voluptuous, plus-size figure, Angela Krizova knows she doesn't fit the male fantasy of the perfect woman. That's fine, because Bryan Perry isn't her idea of the ideal man, either. The gorgeous ski-bum-turned-corporate-exec is just the type she avoids like the plague.Except he won't take no for an answer. With Bryan pursuing her as if she's the most desirable woman in Crested Butte, Angela's starting to believe it just a little herself. Is the most irresistible guy in town really falling for her? Or is he the man most likely to break her heart?