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The Only One
by Christine Feehan Susan Squires Susan GrantThis trio of paranormal romances features three men who come from dark places--secluded monasteries, the Carpathian mountains, and galaxies under siege--with only one purpose: to find women who fulfill them, complete them, and make them burn with passion. The 11th Carpathian novel, Dark Descent, is in this book.
The Only One
by Penny JordanRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! The billionaire's innocent mistress… Innocent Brooke Beauclere knows that to Adam Henderson she's just an object of fleeting desire—the perfect conquest for an alpha male with a fortune at his disposal. But how dare he assume that she could be bought for his pleasure! He's clearly no better than the high-society snobs who taunted him for his working-class roots. Against all reason, Brooke is attracted to him, but can she reveal her love and risk losing Adam completely? Originally published in 1984
The Only One for Me
by Bridget AndersonThere's no mistaking the real thing Everything in Corra Coleman's world is looking up since she agreed to run the gift shop at her family's antebellum B and B. The job offers a fresh start after her unhappy marriage-and a tantalizing temptation in the form of tech millionaire Christopher Williams. Her brother's high-school buddy has come home to their small Kentucky town and is now pursuing her with a passion she's never known, but definitely reciprocates. Though he grew up poor, Chris has realized his childhood ambition of becoming one of Danville's wealthiest sons. As he restores the town's oldest mansion, he already knows who he wants to share it with. Corra is all grown up-gorgeous, warmhearted and no longer off-limits. But with her newly returned ex trying to win her back, can Chris show her the way love's truly supposed to be?
The Only Purple House in Town
by Ann AguirreFrom New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre comes the magical town of St. Claire, where anything is possible…Iris Collins is the messy one in her family. The "chaos bunny." Her sisters are all wildly successful, while she can't balance her budget for a single month. It's no wonder she's in debt to her roommates. When she unexpectedly inherits a house from her great aunt, her plan to turn it into a B&B fails—as most of her plans do. She winds up renting rooms like a Victorian spinster, collecting other lost souls...and not all of them are "human." Eli Reese grew up as the nerdy outcast in school, but he got rich designing apps. Now he's successful by any standards. But he's never had the same luck in finding a real community or people who understand him. Over the years, he's never forgotten his first crush, so when he spots her at a café, he takes it as a sign. Except then he gets sucked into the Iris-verse and somehow ends up renting one of her B&B rooms. As the days pass, Eli grows enchanted by the misfit boarders staying in the house…and even more so by Iris. Could Eli have finally found a person and a place to call "home"?
The Only Thing (The\donnigans Ser. #3)
by Marie Harte"Readers will...read this book from cover to cover...and then read it all over again."—RT Book Reviews for Just the Thing Five Stars GOLDWhat do you do when a "fake" relationship is so much better than the real thing? Hope Donnigan is finlly getting her life together. She's working a job she likes, has some amazing friends, and is steering clear of Mr. Wrong. Now if only she could get her mother to understand that. Maybe a hot tattoo artist from the other side town is just the ticket to teach her mom a lesson. J.T. Webster fell for Hope months ago at his sister's wedding. So when she propositions him to be her fake boyfriend to get her mother off her back, he's all in. The only problem is J.T. had no idea their pretend relationship would be better than anything real he's ever had... The Donnigans Series:A Sure Thing (Book 1)Just the Thing (Book 2)The Only Thing (Book 3) What People Are Saying about Just the Thing: "A sexy romance that...tempers intense emotionalism and sensuality with sweet and comedic elements."—Kirkus"Another exceptionally red-hot romance by Marie Harte with a strong yet sweet hero!" —Fresh Fiction"A must read." —Night Owl Romance Top Pick!
The Only Thing that Ever Made Sense
by M. K. LeeNavy vet Aiden Cadotte might just be firefighter Beto Cepeda's undoing. Beto thought he had left him in the past, both on the joint base they operated from in Iraq and in the parts of himself Beto has tried to deny. But when Aiden shows up while Beto is on a call with his crew, Beto is transported back to a time when he wanted things from Aiden he could never let himself have. What’s stopping him from having those things now?The answer is Beto. Because despite Aiden's unwavering patience, theirs is a relationship built on hurt and holding back. And though Beto wants Aiden more than he has ever wanted anything, there is still a part of him too scared to try.Can Aiden give Beto the time he needs to find himself, or will he leave before Beto can hurt him again?
The Only Way Is Up: An absolutely hilarious and feel-good romantic comedy
by Heidi Stephens'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Wow, wow, wow. I loved this story' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Wow!!! What a book! Wish I could give it more stars!'WHEN LIFE HAS YOU DOWN ON LOVE, SURELY THE ONLY WAY IS UP . . . ? __________________________Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over.It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about.All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter.Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster.But that's just a rumour, right?The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. If you love Sophie Ranald, Catherine Walsh, and Mhairi Macfarlane, you won't want to miss this!___________________________Readers LOVE Heidi Stephens!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A definite winner!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my favourite reads!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Beautifully written, full of charm and a story that will capture your heart, this is the perfect read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Brilliant! Just Brilliant! Consumed it in a day as I just couldn't put it down' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I read it in one sitting' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A gorgeous, romantic book' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A five-star read that will make you fall in love again' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A brilliant array of characters [and] a wicked sense of humour . . . Heidi Stephens understood the assignment and delivered' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If you're a fan of romcom, this one is for you'
The Only Way Is Up: An absolutely hilarious and feel-good romantic comedy
by Heidi Stephens'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Wow, wow, wow. I loved this story' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Wow!!! What a book! Wish I could give it more stars!'WHEN LIFE HAS YOU DOWN ON LOVE, SURELY THE ONLY WAY IS UP . . . ? __________________________Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over.It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about.All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter.Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster.But that's just a rumour, right?The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. If you love Sophie Ranald, Catherine Walsh, and Mhairi Macfarlane, you won't want to miss this!___________________________Readers LOVE Heidi Stephens!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A definite winner!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my favourite reads!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Beautifully written, full of charm and a story that will capture your heart, this is the perfect read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Brilliant! Just Brilliant! Consumed it in a day as I just couldn't put it down' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I read it in one sitting' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A gorgeous, romantic book' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A five-star read that will make you fall in love again' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A brilliant array of characters [and] a wicked sense of humour . . . Heidi Stephens understood the assignment and delivered' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If you're a fan of romcom, this one is for you'
The Only Way Is Up: An absolutely hilarious and feel-good romantic comedy
by Heidi StephensWHEN LIFE HAS YOU DOWN ON LOVE, SURELY THE ONLY WAY IS UP . . . ?__________________________Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over.It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about.All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter.Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster.But that's just a rumour, right?The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. (P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Only Way Out
by Susan MalleryAndie Cochran thought she had at last escaped the clutches of her ruthless, power-mad ex-husband-but then he abducted the child she loved more than life itself. And now, alone in a foreign country, she had no one to turn to but another very dangerous man-a man who awakened passions she had thought long dead....Jeff Markum had come to this place in search of revenge, not caring that death could easily be the price he had to pay. But now, against his will, a woman was making him care about something more than vengeance-a woman who had once belonged to the very man he meant to destroy....
The Only Way is Up
by Carole MatthewsLily and Laurence had it all: the money, the car, a beautiful home in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Then Laurence loses his job and everything disappears. With nowhere to turn, Lily and Laurence are forced to take their two young children and move to a flea-ridden council house on a notoriously rough estate. As they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, Lily constantly dreams of returning to her old, luxurious life. Will her dream come true or will she learn that money doesn't always buy happiness?
The Only Way is Up
by Carole MatthewsLily and Laurence had it all: the money, the car, a beautiful home in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Then Laurence loses his job and everything disappears. With nowhere to turn, Lily and Laurence are forced to take their two young children and move to a flea-ridden council house on a notoriously rough estate. As they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, Lily constantly dreams of returning to her old, luxurious life. Will her dream come true or will she learn that money doesn't always buy happiness?
The Only Way is Up: The uplifting, heartwarming read from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Carole MatthewsA story about finding happiness from the Sunday Times bestsellerLily and Laurence had it all: the money, the car, a beautiful home in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Then Laurence loses his job and everything disappears. With nowhere to turn, Lily and Laurence are forced to take their two young children and move to a flea-ridden council house on a notoriously rough estate. As they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, Lily constantly dreams of returning to her old, luxurious life. Will her dream come true or will she learn that money doesn't always buy happiness?Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:'A gorgeous novel that will delight'KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'MIKE GAYLE
The Only Witness
by Laura ScottSILENT LITTLE WITNESS Determined to question the ex-wife of a murder suspect, homicide detective Miles Callahan arrives just in time to save her and her daughter from a shooter. Leaving the scene of a crime goes against his training, but protecting Paige Olson and the little girl is more important than following the rules. But now, on the run with mother and child, Miles must figure out what happened to Paige's ex-husband...and why young Abby won't say a word. Her usually talkative child's silence has Paige worried. Is it possible she witnessed something while video chatting with her dad? If only they can convince the little girl to talk, then they might just break the case wide-open...and stop the killer who's stalking them at every turn.
The Only Woman to Defy Him: A Spicy Billionaire Boss Romance (Alpha Heroes Meet Their Match #3234)
by Carol MarinelliThe fine line between professional...and personal! Standing outside legendary playboy Demyan Zukov's penthouse suite, shy personal assistant Alina Ritchi is shaking with nerves-she should never have agreed to this job. She's out of her depth, and that's before she's met her delicious new boss. Demyan's wicked reputation doesn't disappoint-she might be a virgin, but surely one hot glance from Demyan shouldn't make her feel so...naked? Exposed, she finds that his gaze ignites her defiance, and soon she's challenging him every step of the way! But when every shared touch sizzles, how long can Alina keep saying no when her body wants to scream yes...?
The Onyx (G. K. Hall Core Ser.)
by Jacqueline BriskinNew York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline Briskin delivers a richly romantic, epic novel about the founding of the automobile industry, spanning two continents and five turbulent decades of American history In 1894, while penniless nineteen-year-old Tom Bridger works at a Michigan furniture company that fuels his ambitions, he falls in love with beautiful, sophisticated Antonia Dalzell. But his real talent is inventing machines. He's secretly working on an electrical replacement for the horseless carriage. So is his friend, engineer Henry Ford. With America still a bit player on the burgeoning automotive stage, Tom dreams of creating a company to rival the dazzling car manufacturers of Europe. Through vision and hard work, he achieves his greatest ambition. Onyx, his automobile company, is a world away from his humble beginnings and the shameful legacy he carries. Successful beyond his wildest dreams, Tom becomes America's first billionaire. But through it all, he is haunted by his passion for Antonia, the woman he could never marry --and he finds himself challenged by their son, who is determined to destroy Tom's empire. With vibrant, emotionally complex characters and authentic historical detail, The Onyx is an unforgettable novel about the cost of a lie, the lengths to which a man will go to honor a promise . . . and the secrets he will carry to his grave.
The Ooze (Orca Anchor)
by Tash McAdamBran's taking the recycling down to the basement when the lights go out and the elevator stalls. Bran's phone's dead, he can hear screaming, but he can't get out. Eventually, he manages to pry the doors open to find that something's very wrong. His own mother can't remember his name, there is this black slime dripping out of her ear and then she kills their cat. Bran runs. Outside, Vancouver is teeming with people acting strangely, and they all have the same black slime in their ears. What is going on and how can Bran stop it? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
The Opal Hunter
by Kris EtonA desperate man is in a race against time to find fabled black opals before a beautiful IRS agent seizes his land.Aaron Brady knows he doesn't have long before he loses his family's land and his business -- the Brady Turquoise Mine. The turquoise has long run out and now he's on a mission to find black opals on his land before it's too late. When IRS agent Nina Delgado shows up on his doorstep demanding to do an audit, Aaron does whatever it takes to keep Nina in the dark and in his bed.Nina Delgado visits the Brady Mine to conduct an audit - a surefire way to guarantee a promotion. When she meets Aaron Brady, she didn't expect sparks to fly. She tries to keep it all business, but can she ignore her heart?
The Operator (The Peri Reed Chronicles #2)
by Kim HarrisonI wouldn't miss a Kim Harrison book for anything' Charlaine Harris'Fascinating and unique' Jim ButcherOn-the-run ex-agent Peri Reed returns bigger and bolder than ever in the second installment of New York Times bestselling Kim Harrison's new trilogy . . . Peri Reed's job destroys her memories, but for a special task agent in hiding, forgetting the past can be a blessing.Betrayed by the man she thought she loved and the agency who turned her into the very thing she fought against, Peri abandoned the wealth and privilege of Opti for anonymity riddled with memory gaps and self-doubt. But when a highly addictive drug promises to end her dependency on those who'd use her as a tool for their own success, she must choose to remain broken and vulnerable, or return to the above-the-law power and prestige she once left. Yet if she chooses strength, whoever holds her next fix will hold her loyalty . . .
The Operator (The Peri Reed Chronicles #2)
by Kim HarrisonOn-the-run ex-agent Peri Reed returns bigger and bolder than ever in this second highly-anticipated installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's new suspense trilogy, The Peri Reed Chronicles.Peri Reed’s job eats her mind, but for a special task agent in hiding, forgetting the past can be a blessing. Betrayed by the man she thought she loved and the agency who turned her into the very thing she fought against, Peri abandoned the wealth and privilege of Opti for anonymity riddled with memory gaps and self-doubt. But when a highly addictive drug promises to end her dependency on those who’d use her as a tool for their own success, she must choose to remain broken and vulnerable, or return to the above-the-law power and prestige she once left: strong but without will—for whoever holds her next fix, will hold her loyalty. Yet even now as then, a love based on lies of omission might still save her life.
The Opportunist (Love Me with Lies #1)
by Tarryn FisherThe first book in Tarryn Fisher's fan-favorite Love Me with Lies trilogy, The Opportunist is the twisty, unconventional second-chance love story you didn't see coming! When Olivia Kaspen spots her ex-boyfriend in a Miami record shop, she ignores good sense and approaches him. It&’s been three years since their breakup, but when Caleb reveals he&’s suffering from amnesia after a recent car accident, first she feels regret—and then opportunity. If he doesn't remember her, then he also doesn&’t remember her manipulation, her deceit, or the horrible way she broke his heart. Seeing a chance to reunite with Caleb, she keeps their past, and the details around the implosion of their relationship, a secret. Wrestling to keep her true identity and their sordid history under wraps, Olivia&’s greatest obstacle is Caleb&’s wicked new girlfriend, Leah, who's equally determined to possess the man who no longer remembers her. But soon Olivia must face the consequences of her lies, and in the process discover that sometimes love falls short of redemption.
The Opposite of Falling Apart
by Micah GoodTo get back up sometimes you have to fall down, hard . . .What's the point of pretending nothing has changed when everything has? It's the last summer before college, and Jonas Avery knows he should be excited. Instead, he hides out at home, avoiding his friends, his family, and everything that resembles his old life. Because nothing will be normal again—because of The Accident, when everything started falling apart.Brennan Davis knows she needs to stand up and face her anxiety—the deep, dark, debilitating dread that rules her everyday life. Because what stops her from going out into the world and just living is going to get a whole lot worse. She’s leaving for college in the fall, where she’ll be confronted with even more to worry about.When Jonas crashes into Brennan—in a harmless, albeit embarrassing fender bender—the two teens connect in ways they never expected. As friends, they help each other overcome their biggest falls and faults, and soon discover that while love can't fix everything, it's sometimes a place to start.Sensitive, wry, and unabashedly authentic, The Opposite of Falling Apart isn't about finding perfection in another person or fixing the things we think are broken. Instead, Micah Good has penned an enchantingly honest novel about accepting the very pieces of ourselves that make us unique, whole, and undeniably human.
The Opposite of Maybe
by Maddie DawsonA heartfelt and exceptionally human novel about the best mistakes a person can make Jonathan and Rosie have been together so long they finish each other's sentences--so when he (finally) proposes and asks her to move across the country with him, everyone is happily surprised. But when things suddenly unravel, Rosie sends Jonathan packing and moves back home with Soapie, the irascible, opinionated grandmother who raised her. Now she has to figure out how to fire Soapie's very unsuitable caregiver, a gardener named Tony who lets her drink martinis, smoke, and cheat at Scrabble. It's meant to be a temporary break, of course--until Rosie realizes she's accidentally pregnant at 44, completely unequipped for motherhood, and worse, may be falling in love with Tony, whose life is even more muddled than hers. When Soapie reveals a long-hidden secret, Rosie wonders if she has to let go of her fears, and trust that the big-hearted, messy life that awaits her just may be the one she was meant to live.Now with a comprehensive Reader's GuideFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Opposite of Never: A Novel
by Mary Kathleen MehuronLife is mostly a mixed bag. Devastated when they lose their spouses, both Kenny Simmons and Georgia Best carry on for the sake of their children, although they are certain that the best part of their lives is long over. Then Georgia and her lifelong companions, Linda and Yvonne, meet Kenny while walking down a dusty Vermont country road, and the four of them hit it off. Soon, Kenny becomes a regular part of their hiking group, and he and Georgia grow more than fond of each other. Kenny’s stepdaughter, Zelda, and Yvonne’s teenage son, Spencer, also fall in love—at first sight. Through surprisingly relatable circumstances, they are drawn into opiate use, shocking everyone, and the two of them struggle through the torment of addiction together. In an impulsive and daring attempt to create a grand finale out of difficult times, Kenny takes Georgia off to vacation in Cuba just as it is opening up to Americans—and what they discover in the golden light of Old Havana is another startling surprise.