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The Perfect Couple: Are they hiding the perfect lie? A deliciously suspenseful read for summer 2019
by Elin HilderbrandFriends and family can fill our lives with love . . . if they don't kill us firstEvery couple has their secrets . . .It's wedding season, and tensions are brewing.When one lavish wedding ends in disaster before it can even begin - with the maid of honour discovered dead in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony - everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect.As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash digs into the best man, the bride, the groom's famous mystery novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, the chief discovers that every wedding is a minefield - and that no couple is perfect.
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes: A Novel
by Cat SebastianCat Sebastian returns to Georgian London with a stunning tale of a reluctant criminal and the thief who cannot help but love her.Marian Hayes, the Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. Of course, the evil, murderous man deserved what was coming to him, but now she must flee to the countryside. Unfortunately, the only person she can ask for help is the charismatic criminal who is blackmailing her—and who she may have left tied up a few hours before…A highwayman, con artist, and all-around cheerful villain, Rob Brooks is no stranger to the wrong side of the law or the right side of anybody’s bed. He never meant to fall for the woman whose secrets he promised to keep for the low price of five hundred pounds, but how could he resist someone who led him on a merry chase all over London, left him tied up in a seedy inn, and then arrived covered in her husband’s blood and in desperate need of his help?As they flee across the country—stopping to pick pockets, drink to excess, and rescue invalid cats—they discover more true joy and peace than either has felt in ages. But when the truth of Rob’s past catches up to him, they must decide if they are willing to reshape their lives in order to forge a future together.
The Perfect Date
by Evelyn Lozada Holly LorinczWhen a single mom ends up playing an unwilling fake girlfriend to a charming playboy baseball player, love suddenly turns everything upside down in this fun, heartwarming multicultural romance.Angel Gomez has never lived by the book. A Bronx-based unwed mother by the time she was sixteen, Angel’s personal mission has always been to show the world that a Puerto Rican girl is not to be messed with—especially by a man. The only thing that matters to Angel, now, is providing for her son and earning enough tips at the club to complete her nursing degree along the way. Love is nowhere on her agenda.Caleb “The Duke” Lewis is a star pitcher for the Bronx Bolts whose romantic escapades make delicious fodder for gossip columns. But lately he’s been trying to keep a lower profile—so much so that when he meets Angel, first while she’s in her nurse uniform and the next time behind the bar, she has no idea who Duke is, fails to fall for his obvious charm, and ends up throwing a drink in his face! She is the perfect woman for Duke...to fool the tabloids into thinking he’s finally settling down. But what begins as a charade soon has Duke and Angel hurtling into a full-blown romance that rocks each of their worlds and begs the question: Is this the real deal—or are some love stories just too good to be true?
The Perfect Daughter
by Anna DestefanoOver the past ten years Maggie Rivers has faced more than her share of trauma. Everyone has been amazed at how nothing seemed to faze her--until she fell in love with Detective Matt Lebretti and was confronted with the constant dangers of a cop's life. Now she's fighting to keep her head above a tidal wave of fear--and losing. . . . When Maggie heads to Oakwood, Georgia, to put some distance between them, Matt reluctantly lets her go. Then Matt, for reasons of his own, follows Maggie south. And when her life is once more at stake, Matt shows her that it's okay to lean on someone else. Someone like him.
The Perfect Desire (The Perfect Trilogy)
by Leslie LaFoyBarrett Stanbridge has a lovely home in one of London's best neighborhoods, great friends, a thriving private investigation business, and feminine companionship whenever it's convenient. The shadows of his past have been accepted and neatly put away. In short, he's a man really quite content with the structure and direction of his deliberately solitary life. Being accused of the murder of a beautiful woman changes everything.The daring Isabella Dandaneau, a widow, has left America and the memories of a less-than-happy marriage behind in order to find her fortune in England. With half of a pirate's treasure map in hand, she's arrived in London, determined to find her cousin--and the other half of the map--and better her financial lot in life. Only she has been murdered and the devilishly handsome, Barrett Stanbridge stands accused of her murder. But it takes only one look at the rogue for Isabella to know, not only is this a man who could have never killed her cousin, but that he also sets her blood on fire the way no man ever has. And it's not long before she realizes that falling in love changes everything.
The Perfect Divorce!
by Leigh Michaels50th Their perfect divorce was falling apart! Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year. It should have been the first wedding anniversary of Synnamon and Conner Welles-instead, it was the day their divorce would be finalized! The arrangement was perfectly amicable: no tears, no recriminations.... Their marriage of convenience was over. But somehow their civilized plans kept going awry. Synnamon's first mistake was to fall in love with her husband-for real! Her second was to find herself pregnant with Conner's baby.... Only, Synnamon didn't see it as a mistake. She wanted that baby-what she didn't want was a husband staying with her out of duty. But Conner insisted. The perfect divorce was off. He was determined they should become the perfect family! A wonderful treat for Valentine's Day-bestselling author Leigh Michaels brings us her 50th book! Congratulations, Leigh!
The Perfect Escape
by Suzanne Park"Pure fun! A hilarious rom-com that head-fakes you into tumbling headlong into a techno-zombie survival thriller propelled by banter and plenty of heart."—DAVID YOON, New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in LoveLove is a battlefield in this hysterical debut, perfect for fans of Jenny Han.Nate Jae-Woo Kim wants to be rich. When one of his classmates offers Nate a ridiculous amount of money to commit grade fraud, he knows that taking the windfall would help support his prideful Korean family, but is compromising his integrity worth it?Luck comes in the form of Kate Anderson, Nate's colleague at the zombie-themed escape room where he works. She approaches Nate with a plan: a local tech company is hosting a weekend-long survivalist competition with a huge cash prize. It could solve all of Nate's problems, and she needs the money too.If the two of them team up, Nate has a real shot of winning the grand prize. But the real challenge? Making through the weekend with his heart intact...Additional Praise for The Perfect Escape"The Perfect Escape is just that—perfect. Filled with humor and heart, it won't let you go until you're smiling."—Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of the Dorothy Must Die series and Stealing Snow"Effortlessly hilarious and super lovable. I hope this is the YA romcom of 2020."—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test and The Kiss Quotient"An adorable, laugh-out-loud YA romcom with a lovable hero and an action-packed zombie-themed escape room—what more could you want?"—Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately
The Perfect Fake Date: A best friends to lovers romance (Billionaires of Boston #3)
by Naima SimoneWhen keeping it just friends proves just plain impossible in this Billionaires of Boston novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone. &“It&’s just a kiss, Eve…I&’m only holding up my end of the bargain.&” As the secret son of Boston's wealthiest, most coldhearted billionaire, Kenan Rhodes knows that everyone is watching him when he stakes his family claim. Proving himself won't be easy and he needs backup. So Kenan makes a deal with his best friend, lingerie designer Eve Burke. She'll help him professionally, and he'll help Eve catch his brother's eye. But soon Kenan wants his gorgeous best friend for himself, crossing that line between fake dates and something dangerously irresistible…From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the Billionaires of Boston series: Book 1: Secrets of a One Night StandBook 2: The Perfect Fake Date
The Perfect Family
by Patricia PotterIn USA Today-bestselling author Patricia Potter's spellbinding romantic thriller, the family a young woman never knew she had could be the most dangerous people she will ever meet One fateful fall afternoon in Arizona, a man confronts his unfaithful wife and treacherous brother. The day ends in violence and unspeakable tragedy. Nearly half a century later, Atlanta bookstore owner Jessica Clayton receives an invitation to the reunion of a family she never knew she had. Abandoned by her mother when she was a baby, Jessica grew up only knowing a father's love. Now it turns out her entire life may have been a lie. At a sprawling ranch in Sedona, Jessica meets the Clements clan. Could they be her long-lost family? Before she has time to find out, she learns that one of them wants her dead. Unsure of whom to trust, she turns to another outsider, Ross Macleod, the ranch's foreman and the Clements' part-Native American adopted son. But she's running out of time. History is about to repeat itself, making Jessie heir to a deadly legacy of greed, betrayal, and murder--and a love that could cost her everything.
The Perfect Father
by Penny JordanSamantha Miller yearned to start a family, but eligible men were in short supply. Maybe visiting her happily married twin in England would help. Liam Connolly should have been relieved to see Sam set off for England. Since she'd been a gangly teenager, she'd had a crush on him. He'd managed to resist her as he'd felt her impetuous nature made them an unlikely match. So why, after she'd confessed the reason behind her trip, did he suddenly find he wanted to be the man to father her babies!
The Perfect Father (From Here to Maternity #2)
by Elizabeth BevarlySylvie's WishLife would be perfect for Sylvie Venner if she had a baby. Not marriage, not a husband-just a baby. Of course, she would need a teensy favor from a willing male acquaintance-someone who had no desire for a family. Fortunately, she had the perfect candidate....Chase's ChildConfirmed bachelor Chase Buchanan would do almost anything for a friend. But what Sylvie wanted went above and beyond the call of duty! How could he agree to father her child, and still stay "just friends" when he wanted so much more?
The Perfect Find: the sharp and sexy romantic comedy from the bestselling author of Seven Days in June
by Tia WilliamsThe sharp, sexy and glamorous romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE'This juicy page-turner is the ultimate beach read' InStyleShe's finally found her soulmate. But he's completely off-limits . . . Former fashion editor Jenna Jones is forty, broke and starting over. Dumped by her fiancé and fired from her job, Jenna begs her arch nemesis, Darcy Vale, for a role at her new online magazine. Surrounded by digital-savvy millennials who all speak fluent Twitter, it's soon clear that Jenna is in way over her head. And, to make matters worse, her ex has a new girlfriend.But things get even messier, and a whole lot more interesting, when Jenna meets Eric Combs, the film graduate tasked with shooting her new web series. Totally gorgeous and completely off-limits, Jenna knows she should know better - but there's something about Eric she can't resist. And what is worth risking everything for, if not love?PRAISE FOR TIA WILLIAMS'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon on Seven Days in June'I absolutely loved it' Jodi Picoult on Seven Days in June'A seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam on Seven Days in June
The Perfect Fit
by Cait LondonA TALLCHIEF CHRISTMAS BRIDE FOR DECEMBER'S MAN OF THE MONTH Wed a Tallchief just to please his grandmother? No way! And corporate cowboy Nick Palladin especially doesn't want to marry Silver Tallchief—who's installed at his home in Amen Flats, Wyoming—on the excuse of a business deal. Spitfire Silver wreaks havoc with Nick's orderly home…and his hormones. He may just have to wed the tempestuous virgin to gain the upper hand…so how dare she cut loose from his protection! Family legend decrees he can claim the vulnerable siren—and suddenly Nick can't wait to make the legend come true!
The Perfect Frame
by Beverly ClarkToni Carlton is in trouble. She's ambitious and outgoing, on her way to the top when she is found with the dead body of her boss, company president, J. V. Townsend in her arms. Before he collapses, he tries desperately to tell her something, but Toni can't quite get what he's saying. Everybody thinks he's died from a massive heart attack but three months later discrepancies and incorrect information have begun to surface at Townsend Brokerage. In desperation the company hires Mackinsey Jessup of Jessup Investigations who has an impressive reputation for his successes in corporate theft cases. Suspicion falls on Toni Carlton--but Mack finds himself falling for her as well. Is their passionate love genuine, or is Mack the next victim of a cold blooded murderess? Experience The Perfect Frame and find out.
The Perfect Game
by Elley ArdenFans of TV’s Pitch will love this wrap-up to the charming world of the Arlington Aces baseball team.Arlington Aces’ backup catcher Ian Pratt lives every day to the fullest, focusing on having fun with the three Bs: babes, booze, and baseball. Life’s too short not to go out with a smile on his face. For Pauly Byrne, being the only female starting pitcher in professional baseball means she’s determined, deliberate, and always staying one step ahead of the naysayers. Facing a difficult choice, she must decide whether to hang up her cleats to become the first woman to coach an NCAA baseball team or hold on to the unlikely dream of becoming the first to play in the Major League. Either way, she needs to win this season’s championship. When Pauly’s usual catcher fails a drug test going into playoffs, Ian is thrust into the starting role, where their differences—and an unlikely attraction—threaten to derail their season. Their futures are on the line, but can these two total opposites find enough common ground to win the big game and a shot at happily ever after? Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Perfect Gentleman
by Danice AllenAn irrepressible woman learns the rules of Regency society—and breaks the laws of love—in this lighthearted romance from the author of Remember Me. Samantha Darlington is the illegitimate daughter of a respected man. Her father&’s deepest shame and darkest secret, she has spent all of her seventeen years hidden away on a remote island. But when her half-sister, Amanda, discovers the truth of her existence, Samantha is rescued from her life of exile and thrust into a new world to be polished and educated. With the help of Amanda and the dashing and mysterious Julian Montgomery, Samantha will claim her rightful place in society. When Julian agreed to tame the rebellious Samantha in order to find her a suitable husband, he hadn&’t anticipated that Samantha already had eyes for a man: Julian himself. Now Samantha, determined to make Julian her own, is stirring up a frenzy in his elitist world—and his impenetrable heart. &“Danice Allen&’s bright, sparkling sense of humor is a pleasure to behold.&” —RT Book Reviews
The Perfect Gentleman (Regency Season #7)
by M.C. BeatonFrom the top of his flawlessly groomed head to the waxed tips of his fashionable shoes, Lord Andrew Childe was every inch the perfect gentleman. But Andrew's arrogant composure was almost always shattered by the impertinent Penelope Mortimer, an achingly lovely country beauty who had a clear knack for ruffling his lordship's feathers.Her nose for trouble seem to land Lord Andrew into the most awkward situations and love itself quickly became the most delicate of them all!
The Perfect Gentleman (The Love and Temptation Series #7)
by M. C. BeatonA handsome Lord finds his perfectly proper life upended by a spirited young beauty in the New York Times bestselling author’s Regency romance.From the top of his flawlessly groomed head to the waxed tips of his fashionable shoes, Lord Andrew Childe is every inch the perfect gentleman. And now that he’s set to marry a sensible match, he’ll be everything a man of his station is supposed to be. So why is his arrogant composure almost always shattered by the impertinent Penelope Mortimer? Despite her lack of title or dowry, the achingly lovely country girl has a knack for ruffling his lordship’s feathers—and invading his most intimate thoughts. Penelope’s nose for trouble seems to land Lord Andrew in the most awkward situations . . . and love itself quickly became the most delicate of them all!
The Perfect Gift
by Christina SkyeA woman of rare passion When Maggie Kincade arrives at Draycott Abbey, she is stunned to fell that the weathered stone walls offer a safe haven fron the dangers of her past. The tranquil English manor soothes her troubled soul'until her peace is shattered by the tall, sexy Scotsman who claims he's been sent to protect her. From the start, Maggie bristles under Jared MacNeill's piercing scrutiny'yet his very touch jolts her, heart and soul. A highland hero with a granite code of honor Jared arrives at the hauntingly beautiful abbey under protest vowing this assignment will be his very last. But he is enchanted by the breathtaking American assigned to his care, for beneath her bravado he senses a woman desperately in need of help. Despite all his honorable vows, Maggie's bravery intrigues him and her slightest touch enflames his deepest passions. When an old danger stalks Maggie to the high hills of Scotland, Jared swears to move heaven and earth to keep her safe.
The Perfect Gift
by Dani-Lyn AlexanderIt's the season of second chances in this heartwarming, contemporary holiday romance where two single parents find each other--and another chance at love--in the most unexpected of places!'Tis the night before Christmas...and businessman and single father Jason is scrambling to find the dollhouse of the season for his seven-year-old daughter Emily. But when he finally strikes gold at an obscure toy store, he's met with resistance--literally, as a beautiful woman named Leah is grabbing onto the dollhouse box from the other side of the aisle, determined to get the same Christmas present for her own daughter. Desperate not to let the other win, Jason and Leah forge a pact: stay together until they find the same dollhouse at a different toy store. It sounds simple, but ten stores and many hours later, they still come up empty. They might not be finding another dollhouse, but they sure are finding a lot to talk about and, as their mutual attraction grows, the unlikely pair finds the greatest holiday gift of all--love.
The Perfect Gift
by Lenora Worth"Daddy, can we keep her?"So asks widowed rancher Rory Branagan's six-year-old when they find a pretty stranger sleeping on their sofa. Disoriented after a car accident, Goldie Rios is definitely not staying. It might be Rory's job to rescue wildlife like armadillos and alligators, but damsels in distress are another story. Yet when Goldie's family heirloom locket goes missing, the Branagans spend the holiday season helping her search for it on the farm. And in the process they all find the perfect gift: a family that feels just right.
The Perfect Gift (Bobby and Paolo’s Holiday Stories #2)
by Joe CosentinoBobby and Paolo’s Holiday Stories: Book TwoBack in America after finding “A Home for the Holidays” and each other in Capri, new couple Bobby McGrath and Paolo Mascobello are ready to tie the knot during the winter holidays. Their families, friends, and pastor offer more advice than sages on speed. So, young lawyer Bobby and fashion designer Paolo are caught in the matrimonial holiday circus. Will a shocking turn of events somehow lead to the perfect wedding for the December grooms? The following Christmas, Bobby and Paolo aren’t feeling the holiday spirit. They have a nice apartment, designer clothes, entertaining and supportive friends and family, but little time for each other. While out shopping in their quaint local holiday village, Bobby and Paolo encounter Gregory, an adorable seven-year-old who changes their lives forever, offering them a true holiday miracle… if they’re willing to accept it.
The Perfect Gift (Hannah of Fort Bridger Series #5)
by Al LacyAs Jack and Julianna make their way back to Fort Bridger to announce their engagement they run across a couple stranded along the road, Matt and Emily McDermott, and their daughter Holly. Holly is six years old and bears a remarkable resemblance to Patty Ruth. When tragedy strikes and Holly dies of pneumonia Emily McDermott becomes mentally unstable and refuses to believe that Holly is dead. She heads out one day to find Holly and mistakes Patty Ruth as her dead daughter. Matt's heart is torn between his wife and the guilt of keeping Patty Ruth. He finally decides he must take Patty Ruth home on Christmas Eve. Hannah decides that God has given her the perfect gift this Christmas-to have Patty Ruth back.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Perfect Girlfriend: The compulsive, escapist bestseller - an irresistible thriller
by Karen Hamilton***THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER - 'Be prepared put your life on hold' for this unmissable thriller***Perfect for fans of THE OTHER WIFE, THE CATCH and THE OTHER PASSENGER.Meet Juliette. She's intelligent, driven, committed - and in love.Juliette loves Nate.She will follow him anywhere. She's even become a flightattendant for his airline, so she can keep a closer eye on him.They are meant to be.The fact that Nate broke up with her six months ago means nothing.Because Juliette has a plan to win him back.She is the perfect girlfriend.And she'll make sure no one stops her fromgetting exactly what she wants.True love hurts, but Juliette knows it's worth all the pain...'You don't often come across a character who is both sociopathic and compelling. Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for a very bumpy ride ... Let this supremely enjoyable thriller whisk you up, up and away' Sunday Mirror'This debut novel is written with a gleeful zeal ... Juliette is a memorable, grippingly unpredictable character' Daily Express'An addictive psychological thriller... Unhinged' Culturefly'Be prepared to put your life on hold' Good Housekeeping