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The Not So Secret Crush (The Heirs of Hansol #2)
by Jayci LeeA read-in-one-sitting, fast-paced Rom Com.&“An electric will-they-or-won&’t-they…sexy slow burn romance.&”—PW Adelaide Song might have a teeny reputation in her family for being the party girl. But Adelaide&’s dazed and debauched days are over (mostly)—and it&’s time to take her place as part of the Hansol legacy. All she needs is her fashion savvy, a good cause, and a little help from her childhood crush. But working with sexy-yet-oh-so-irritating PR specialist Michael Reynolds might be more than Adelaide bargained for… Adelaide needs his help, and damned if Michael can say no. But Michael knows that getting involved with Adelaide is flirting with sweet, ruinous disaster. Like the kind that comes when you mess with your best friend&’s sister… &“In the latest exemplary addition to her Heirs of Hansol series, Lee not only delivers a fun, flirty, and oh-so-sexy contemporary romance, but she also thoughtfully enlightens readers about the importance of sensory friendly clothing for those with autism.&” —BooklistPreviously published as Secret Crush Seduction in 2020.Read the entire swoon-worthy Heirs of Hansol series:Book 1: The &“I Do&” Dilemma Book 2: The Not So Secret CrushBook 3: The Enemy Entanglement
The Not-So-Perfect Man: A Novel
by Valerie FrankelAs far as her family and friends are concerned, Frieda Schast has been the grieving widow long enough. At thirty-five she’s still young and attractive, and her son could certainly do with a father figure in his life. But when Frieda starts falling for Sam Hill, he’s not their idea of the ultimate catch. Sam is young, talented and incredibly sexy – although broke, sporadically employed and clueless about kids. Does Frieda really need the ‘perfect man’ or the far-from-ideal man who’s perfect for her?
The Not-So-Secret Diary of a City Girl
by Allie SpencerCan Laura prevent the bank (and her love life) from crashing and burning? Banking analyst Laura McGregor's electronic diary is full of things which definitely shouldn't be made public: musings on her lacklustre relationship with trader boyfriend Tom, disturbing irregularities in new boss Will's trading accounts, and the small matter of her attraction to gorgeous journalist Alex. So when the diary is accidentally uploaded on to the internet in blog form by clueless younger sister Mel, suddenly not only Laura, but her bank too, is facing meltdown and, even worse, Laura suspects Alex of using it as a scoop. Fighting to convince the world's media to believe her over Alex is one thing, but can Laura win the battle with her heart?
The Not-So-Secret Diary of a City Girl
by Allie SpencerCan Laura prevent the bank (and her love life) from crashing and burning? Banking analyst Laura McGregor's electronic diary is full of things which definitely shouldn't be made public: musings on her lacklustre relationship with trader boyfriend Tom, disturbing irregularities in new boss Will's trading accounts, and the small matter of her attraction to gorgeous journalist Alex. So when the diary is accidentally uploaded on to the internet in blog form by clueless younger sister Mel, suddenly not only Laura, but her bank too, is facing meltdown and, even worse, Laura suspects Alex of using it as a scoop. Fighting to convince the world's media to believe her over Alex is one thing, but can Laura win the battle with her heart?
The Note
by Angela Elwell HuntEn route from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Tampa International, Flight 848 bursts into flames and crashes into Tampa Bay. All 261 passengers and crew are killed. For one week, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder and her fellow reporters cover one of the nation's worst air disasters in years with overwhelming and numbed emotions. Then a woman Peyton's never met gives her a plastic bag that has washed up behind her house. The bag contains a note, almost certainly from the doomed flight, with a simple yet wrenching message: T- I love you. All is forgiven. -Dad. Combing through the passenger list to find the victims whose children's names begin with T, Peyton is determined to deliver the note to its proper owner. A quest which will prove as important to Peyton's own life as to the mysterious T.
The Note Through the Wire: The Incredible True Story of a Prisoner of War and a Resistance Heroine
by Doug GoldPraised as an “unforgettable love story” by Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, this is the real-life, unlikely romance between a resistance fighter and prisoner of war set in World War II Europe.In this true love story that defies all odds, Josefine Lobnik, a Yugoslav partisan heroine, and Bruce Murray, a New Zealand soldier, discover love in the midst of a brutal war.In the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe, two people meet fleetingly in a chance encounter. One an underground resistance fighter, a bold young woman determined to vanquish the enemy occupiers; the other a prisoner of war, a man longing to escape the confines of the camp so he can battle again. A crumpled note passes between these two strangers, slipped through the wire of the compound, and sets them on a course that will change their lives forever.Woven through their tales of great bravery, daring escapes, betrayal, torture, and retaliation is their remarkable love story that survived against all odds. This is an extraordinary account of two ordinary people who found love during the unimaginable hardships of Hitler’s barbaric regime as told by their son-in-law Doug Gold, who decided to tell their story from the moment he heard about their remarkable tale of bravery, resilience, and resistance.
The Notebook: Reading Group Guide (Basic Ser.)
by Nicholas SparksExperience the unforgettable, heartbreaking love story set in post-World War II North Carolina about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart -- one of PBS's "Great American Reads".Every so often a love story so captures our hearts that it becomes more than a story-it becomes an experience to remember forever. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of how passion can be ageless and timeless, a tale that moves us to laughter and tears and makes us believe in true love all over again... At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle...
The Notebook: Student edition (Novel Learning Series)
by Nicholas Sparks<P>At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. <P> At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. <P>Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle . . . <P> With a NOVEL LEARNING SERIES(TM) Student Guide -Questions about the text after every few chapters check your comprehension -Quizzes throughout help you prepare for standardized tests with SAT- and ACT-style questions using vocabulary and grammar from the book -Sample writing prompts and essays at the end guide you through the elements of an above-average, average, and below-average essay-and explain why!
The Notebook: The love story to end all love stories (Calhoun Family Saga)
by Nicholas SparksThe love story to end all love stories - from the internationally bestselling author, Nicholas Sparks. Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling (La La Land) and Rachel McAdams'When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings' HeatHow far can love endure?Noah Calhoun has just returned from World War Two. Attempting to escape the ghosts of battle, he tries to concentrate on restoring an old plantation home to its former glory. And yet he is haunted by images of the beautiful girl he met there fourteen years before, a girl who captured his heart like no other.But when these distant memories begin to slide into reality, the passion that had lain still is ignited once more. Though so much is in their way, the miraculous force of their love refuses to fade.Praise for Nicholas Sparks:'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat'An A-grade romantic read' OK!'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror__________________The breathtaking new love story from Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath, is out now
The Notebook: The love story to end all love stories (Calhoun Family Saga)
by Nicholas SparksCelebrating 25 years of The Notebook - the classic novel which became the heart-wrenching film. *Once again, just as I do every day, I begin to read the notebook aloud...Noah Calhoun has returned from war and, in an attempt to escape the ghosts of battle, he sets his mind and his body to restoring an old plantation home to its former beauty.But he is haunted by memories of the beautiful girl he met there years before. A girl who stole his heart at the funfair, whose parents didn't approve, a girl he wrote to every day for a year.When Allie Hamilton shows up on his doorstep, exactly as he has held her in his memory for all these years, Noah has one last chance to win her back. Only this time, it's not just her parents in the way - Allie is engaged and she's not a woman to go back on her promises. The Notebook is the love story to end all love stories - it will break your heart, heal it back up and break it all over again.Praise for Nicholas Sparks:'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat'An A-grade romantic read' OK!'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror
The Nothing But Trouble Bride
by Sable GreyVi Olson is on the run. After leaving her abusive husband bleeding to death in their home, Vi takes her sister's place and travels all the way into Wyoming to marry another man she's never met. However, when she finds out that man has been killed, she has to rethink her plans. Her only hope is that his brother, Matt Bullock, will be the answer to her prayers and her heart.Matt knows Vi is trouble the moment he lays eyes on her. She's too pretty, too bold, and has a mouth that could drive him insane with irritation and lust. But when she confides her past to him, he is surprised to find that all her flaws and irritations make her a perfect match for him. When they find out that her husband is still alive, does he keep her with him or send her away?
The Nothing Girl (Frogmorton Farm Ser. #1)
by Jodi TaylorJodi Taylor, author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series, brings all her comic writing skills to this heart-warming tale of self-discovery.Getting a life isn't always easy. And hanging on to it is even harder...Known as 'The Nothing Girl' because of her severe stutter and chronically low self-confidence, Jenny Dove is only just prevented from ending it all by the sudden appearance of Thomas, a mystical golden horse only she can see. Under his guidance, Jenny unexpectedly acquires a husband - the charming and chaotic Russell Checkland - and for her, nothing will ever be the same again.With over-protective relatives on one hand and the world's most erratic spouse on the other, Jenny needs to become Someone. And fast! Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'I haven't met a Jodi Taylor book I didn't love, they get you right in the feels''Has you laughing and crying in equal measure''Beautifully written, captivating and witty''A surprising gem of a book'
The Nothing Girl (Frogmorton Farm Series)
by Jodi TaylorJodi Taylor, author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series, brings all her comic writing skills to this heart-warming tale of self-discovery.Getting a life isn't always easy. And hanging on to it is even harder...Known as 'The Nothing Girl' because of her severe stutter and chronically low self-confidence, Jenny Dove is only just prevented from ending it all by the sudden appearance of Thomas, a mystical golden horse only she can see. Under his guidance, Jenny unexpectedly acquires a husband - the charming and chaotic Russell Checkland - and for her, nothing will ever be the same again.With over-protective relatives on one hand and the world's most erratic spouse on the other, Jenny needs to become Someone. And fast! Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'I haven't met a Jodi Taylor book I didn't love, they get you right in the feels''Has you laughing and crying in equal measure''Beautifully written, captivating and witty''A surprising gem of a book'
The Nothing Girl: A magical and heart-warming story from international bestseller Jodi Taylor (Frogmorton Farm Series #1)
by Jodi TaylorGetting a life isn't always easy. And hanging on to it is even harder . . . Discover this funny, heart-warming tale of self-discovery from Jodi Taylor, author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series.Nobody ever notices little Jenny Dove. Even her family call her the Nothing Girl. Isolated and alone, Jenny is about to end it all when she is rescued by Thomas, a giant golden horse only she can see.Under his mischievous guidance, Jenny begins to think she might one day become someone. And when the charmingly chaotic Russell Checkland erupts into her life - together with his tumbledown farmhouse - and proposes a marriage that will save them both, Jenny is ready to take a chance.Sadly, her new life at Frogmorton Farm doesn't exactly sweep Jenny off her feet. There are leaking roofs, unpaid bills and so many buckets. And then, as a series of apparent 'accidents' unfolds, Jenny begins to worry this might not be a fairy-tale ending after all... Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'I haven't met a Jodi Taylor book I didn't love, they get you right in the feels''Has you laughing and crying in equal measure''Beautifully written, captivating and witty''A surprising gem of a book'(P)2015 Audible, Ltd
The Nothingness of Ben (The Austin Trilogy #1)
by Brad BoneyBen Walsh is well on his way to becoming one of Manhattan's top litigators, with a gorgeous boyfriend and friends on the A-list. His life is perfect until he gets a phone call that brings it all crashing down: a car accident takes his parents, and now he must return to Austin to raise three teenage brothers he barely knows. During the funeral, Ben meets Travis Atwood, the redneck neighbor with a huge heart. Their relationship initially runs hot and cold, from contentious to flirtatious, but when the weight of responsibility starts wearing on Ben, he turns to Travis, and the pressure shapes their friendship into something that feels a lot like love. Ben thinks he's found a way to have his old life, his new life, and Travis too, but love isn't always easy. Will he learn to recognize that sometimes the worst thing imaginable can lead him to the place he was meant to be?
The Notorious Bridegroom
by Kit DonnerIn the bedroom of a spy. . .Ever since the horrible day her brother was accused of treason, Patience Mandeley hasn't recognized her own behavior. Under normal circumstances she would never be disguised as a maid, skulking around a earl's estate for secrets she isn't meant to find. But now the situation is desperate, and Patience will do whatever it takes to spare her beloved brother the noose, even if it means finding the true spy herself. To do that, she'll have to gain access to the estate of Lord Londringham, the most desired bachelor in all of England--without him knowing who she really is. But even in her maid's uniform, she can't miss the looks of unsuppressed desire she receives from her employer, and she finds to her dismay that the attraction is quite mutual. Though she knows she must ignore her feelings for this dark-haired rogue to save her family and escape ruin, his close proximity is making all reason impossible. . .and Patience may find that the real traitor is her own body. . .
The Notorious Countess
by Liz Tyner"People must have something to talk about... And I do make for a good tale." After escaping an unhappy marriage, Lady Riverton enjoys her notoriety among the ton...even if her reputation isn't deserved. But when she's caught in a most compromising position with Andrew Robson, for the first time the truth is even more scandalous than the rumors! And yet, in Andrew's arms, Beatrice finds she's no longer defined by her reputation and is free to be the woman she truly is. Is it time for Beatrice to trust in Andrew and end her reign of scandal once and for all?
The Notorious Duke
by Deborah SimmonsThe rake's wicked wager! Pagan Penhurst finds himself at a loose end in Brighton, until a friend wagers he can find a woman who can't be swayed by Pagan's notorious charms. The duke accepts—only to find that his quarry is to be Scholastica Hornsby, a young innocent who wants nothing to do with the infamous rake! She's far too inexperienced for his usual methods of seduction, but Pagan is determined to win his wager… A delightful Regency novella by Deborah Simmons, originally published in 2002 as part of The Love Match collection
The Notorious Gabriel Diaz
by Cathy WilliamsOf all the arrogant billionaires in all the world, why is Gabriel Diaz the only one she can turn to?The last time Gabriel heard the word no was when Lucy Robins rejected his skilled advances-a moment that is still etched on his bruised ego!Now, with her family in trouble, Lucy desperately needs help. Gabriel is happy to strike a deal, but his price is high: Lucy's virginity! Except he wasn't prepared for their night together to leave him hooked, and when Lucy refuses to be his plaything, he throws that same little word back at her... No!Plus a Cathy Williams reader-favorite story: Ruthless Tycoon, Inexperienced Mistress
The Notorious Ian Grant
by Mark R HunterWhen infamous party boy and b-list celebrity Ian Grant learns his sister is marrying a cop, he abandons Hollywood and drives to Indiana. His plan: to make up for all those times he embarrassed his family by taking charge of the wedding planning. So, Ian's never planned a wedding ... how hard could it be? The tornado ravaged town of Hurricane is like another world--a world he'd like to be part of, if only people would stop judging him by his previous antics. He might even have a chance at romance with his future brother-in-law's coworker, detective Fran Vargas. But for Fran everything's gone wrong since the moment Ian arrived, including their confrontation with a bullying politician, and an influx of nosy reporters and angry ex-girlfriends. Not to mention Ian's wedding planning keeps getting interrupted by someone trying to kill him. No one ever said redemption is easy.
The Notorious Knight
by Margaret MooreShe would have no man--Far from the intrigues of the king's court, all Lady Gillian desired was to keep her family's estate safe--and to honor her vow never to marry. Then Sir Bayard de Boisbaston arrived at D'Averette castle to warn of possible danger and protect all within. Who was this man, to take over >her castle? No matter that he was surely the handsomest knight in the realm, and made her rethink her steadfast vows.He would have no other--Chivalry demanded Sir Bayard protect Lady Gillian. Though he never expected to do battle with the lady herself. Gillian was a woman of fire and spirit who soon had Bayard plotting a conspiracy. One to convince the Lady Gillian that a knight of her own was useful, not only on the battlefield--but in the bedroom, as well!
The Notorious Lady Anne
by Sharon CullenFrom rising romance star Sharon Cullen comes a tale of the fiery passion between a noble naval officer and a female pirate that's as tempestuous and as unpredictable as the sea. Nicholas Addison, celebrated captain of the Blackwell Shipping Fleet, has agreed to take Mrs. Emmaline Sutherland aboard the Pride and ferry the raven-haired beauty across the Atlantic on what he imagines will be a routine trip. But when the ship is attacked by pirates, the seemingly innocent passenger is revealed to be none other than the infamous marauder Lady Anne, whose name strikes fear in the hearts of sailors everywhere--and whose seductive wiles commandeers Nicholas's affections. Lady Anne, a legend of the high seas, has spent the last eleven years plotting revenge against her father, the owner of Blackwell Shipping. She's targeted the Pride in hopes of plundering its captain's company secrets. But beneath her fierce courage and bitter determination, Anne has the delicate heart of a woman--a heart that cannot help falling for Nicholas. Now Anne must make a difficult choice: bring down Blackwell or surrender to love. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Reluctant Countess, Wild Rain, and Silk on the Skin.
The Notorious Lady Anne
by Sharon CullenFrom rising romance star Sharon Cullen comes a tale of the fiery passion between a noble naval officer and a female pirate that's as tempestuous and as unpredictable as the sea. Nicholas Addison, celebrated captain of the Blackwell Shipping Fleet, has agreed to take Mrs. Emmaline Sutherland aboard the Pride and ferry the raven-haired beauty across the Atlantic on what he imagines will be a routine trip. But when the ship is attacked by pirates, the seemingly innocent passenger is revealed to be none other than the infamous marauder Lady Anne, whose name strikes fear in the hearts of sailors everywhere--and whose seductive wiles commandeers Nicholas's affections. Lady Anne, a legend of the high seas, has spent the last eleven years plotting revenge against her father, the owner of Blackwell Shipping. She's targeted the Pride in hopes of plundering its captain's company secrets. But beneath her fierce courage and bitter determination, Anne has the delicate heart of a woman--a heart that cannot help falling for Nicholas. Now Anne must make a difficult choice: bring down Blackwell or surrender to love. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Reluctant Countess, Wild Rain, and Silk on the Skin.
The Notorious Lord (Bluestocking Brides #1)
by Nicola CornickThe sight of Cory, Lord Newlyn, rising naked from the Midwinter river, is enough to send ripples of shock through Rachel Odell's carefully ordered life. He has always been a friend, although now she's aware of him as a man--an exceedingly handsome man. But she can't possibly entertain romantic ideas about this adventure seeker...and rogue.It does appear that Cory is waging a deliberate campaign to seduce her. What is his true intent? Can he simply wish to claim his best friend as his bride...?
The Notorious Lord Knightly: A Novel (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction #2)
by Lorraine HeathWho is the villainous Lord K? New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath’s next novel in The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction series where revenge is best served hot… A scandalous book by an anonymous author takes London by storm, and everyone is convinced its villainous “Lord K” is the greatly admired Earl of Knightly. Heartbroken that he left her at the altar, Miss Regina Leyland impulsively sought revenge by revealing the true Knightly to the world but never expected the uproar to bring enemies to her door. To keep her identity hidden, she must trust the one man with the power to destroy her.Furious to be the object of notoriety and gossip, Knightly confronts the lady he suspects of penning the tome only to discover she is no longer the naïve innocent he was forced to betray, but a woman of strength and conviction, who will bow before no man.Knightly and Regina pretend a reconciliation to salvage their reputations and throw the ton off their scent. But false friendship soon turns to powerful passion. When truths emerge, threatening all they hold dear, they must face the consequences of their past if their story is ever to deserve its happily ever after.