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The President's Lunch
by Jenny BondShe tasted power and passion in the world's highest office against the backdrop of the Great Depression and World War Two.Robbed of her home and job by the Great Depression, the future looks bleak for Iris McIntosh - until a chance encounter with America's indefatigable First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Propelled into the White House's brilliant inner circle, Iris finds herself at the centre of momentous change ... and her heart torn between two men. But her loyalty lies with a third: the complicated and charismatic President Roosevelt, who will ultimately force her to question everything she believes in.A compelling story of politics and power, love and loss, set in one of the most exciting and cataclysmic periods of history.Reviews for Jenny Bond's first novel, PERFECT NORTH'hugely enjoyable' - Australian Women?s Weekly'fascinating in its detail and intriguing in its storyline' - The Canberra Times'This debut novel is based on a true story so tragically romantic you couldn't make it up.' - Who Weekly'A gripping tale' - Good Reading'intriguing' - The Saturday Age
The President's Son
by A. L. EvcottChris Roberts believed two tours in Afghanistan was more than enough to prepare him for his new job in the Secret Service. After all, babysitting the son of the president of the United States is a walk in the park compared to a warzone, right? Well, it might have been if his protectee hadn’t been Jamie Barratt, America’s new sweetheart in need of an attitude adjustment.Isolated in the Hamptons as Jamie recovers from hospitalization, an unlikely friendship forms between the two when they find common ground. Chris’s professionalism slips as he gets to know the real Jamie Barratt and friendship quickly snowballs into sex, romance, and, very probably, love.Everything is perfect in their own little bubble, as long as the president doesn’t find out.
The President’s Sweet Wife: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xue WeiyangIt only took her one afternoon to get from a take-out assistant to a CEO's assistant.The men who were burning incense to worship the Buddha became objects of disdain in her eyes. "Scram."He was already asleep, yet he wanted to run away? There was no door.
The President’s Sweet Wife: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xue WeiyangIt only took her one afternoon to get from a take-out assistant to a CEO's assistant.The men who were burning incense to worship the Buddha became objects of disdain in her eyes. "Scram."He was already asleep, yet he wanted to run away? There was no door.
The President’s Sweet Wife: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xue WeiyangIt only took her one afternoon to get from a take-out assistant to a CEO's assistant.The men who were burning incense to worship the Buddha became objects of disdain in her eyes. "Scram."He was already asleep, yet he wanted to run away? There was no door.
The President’s Sweet Wife: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Xue WeiyangIt only took her one afternoon to get from a take-out assistant to a CEO's assistant.The men who were burning incense to worship the Buddha became objects of disdain in her eyes. "Scram."He was already asleep, yet he wanted to run away? There was no door.
The Pretend Proposal
by Jackie BraunThomas Waverly, successful CEO and serial dater, is anything but a pushover. But what's a man to do when pinned by the wistful, trembling eyes of his "frail" grandmother, uttering the words "Before I die..."? Emotional blackmail at its most effective... Thomas needs to find a fake fiancée-fast!Elizabeth Morris is looking for a way to save her charity, so when she's offered a pretend proposal in return for a generous donation, it seems harmless enough! But, when your "groom" is this gorgeous, there's a fine line between faking it and falling for real....
The Pretender
by Kathleen CreightonStruggling actress Abigail Lindgren feels it's her duty to notify her roommate's family of Sunny's murder. Problem is, a tangled web including lies, a reclusive grandfather and an inheritance makes things more than complicated. Impersonating Sunny in the mountains of California-just for a while-is part of the plan. Getting tangled up with sexy rancher Sage Rivera is not.Sage stands to lose it all. He doesn't need an attachment to Sunny or her well-kept secrets. He can't shake the feeling she's hiding something big. But she needs a protector, a friend, a lover to give her the passion she's been missing...and he decides he's the only man for the job.
The Pretender's Crown (The Inheritors' Cycle, Book #2)
by C. E. MurphyFiercely intelligent, beautiful, and ready to claim her birthright, she navigates a dangerous world torn between war and witchpower. Seduction and stealth are Belinda Primrose's skills-weapons befitting the queen's bastard daughter, a pawn of espionage conceived by Lorraine, ruler of Aulun, and her lover and spymaster, Belinda's father. Now an accomplished assassin, Belinda uncovers the true game her father never intended her to play. For Belinda has found her witchpower, a legacy born from something not of this earth. In a treacherous world where religion and rebellion rule, Lorraine is now in a position to sweep over the countries of Echon and to back her chosen successor to the throne: Belinda. But Belinda is no longer anyone's pawn. Lured by the sensual dark magic of Dmitri, envoy to a neighboring throne, yet still drawn to the witchlord embrace of her former lover, Javier, Belinda knows that she has entered a realm where power and control go to those who can master and manipulate their fiercest desires. For the witchpower depends on the skill its wielder holds.
The Pretender: Games People Play
by HelenKay Dimon“Sexy, emotional, funny . . . Dimon gives it all to her readers.” —New York Times Bestselling Author Jill ShalvisThey say it takes a thief to catch a thief, and Harrison Tate is proof. Once a professional burglar, he now makes a lawful living tracking down stolen art. No one needs to know about his secret sideline, “liberating” artifacts acquired through underhanded methods. At least until one of those jobs sees him walking in on a murder.Gabrielle Wright has long been estranged from her wealthy family, but she didn’t kill her sister. Trouble is, the only person who can prove it is the sexy, elusive criminal who shouldn’t have been at the island estate on that terrible night. She’s not expecting honor among thieves—or for their mutual attraction to spark into an intense inferno of desire.Under the guise of evaluating her family’s art, Harris comes back to the estate hoping to clear Gabby’s name. But returning to the scene of the crime has never been riskier, with their hearts and lives on the line.
The Pretender: The Pretender (The Men of the Pride Country #4)
by Rosalyn WestIn the heat of the Civil War, blue-uniformed Deacon Sinclair was nursed to health by beautiful Garnet Davis. First he captured her heart and then he stole her innocence. But he was a spy, and though he took away valuable information to his graycoat comrades, he left something behind: a baby he never knew was his. Years later, Deacon has returned to Pride County, but can Garnet trust the man who once shattered her world?
The Pretenders
by Joan WolfThe rakish and handsome Baron Reeve of Ormsby, Earl of Cambridge, falls into the worst debt of his life when his horse loses a sure-thing race. His frustration is compounded by the fact that he has the money within his grasp, but his straitlaced uncle, Lord Bradford, will only agree to give him access to his inheritance before his 26th birthday if Reeve will deign to enter into a contract of marriage for its "settling effect." In an effort to thwart his uncle's desires and still gain the inheritance, Reeve invites his childhood pal Deb, a horse-lover herself and disinherited daughter of a baron, to marry him. Lured by the offer of her own horse as well as the desire to help her misunderstood friend, Deb agrees. They promise each other faithfully not to be married: to feign engagement and then find they "do not suit" before the nuptials. And they equally promise to, no matter what, not fall in love. This, of course, is a story in which all promises are broken.
The Pretenders Series eBook Bundle: Drive and Crash
by Tamara LushThis two-book bundle of Tamara Lush&’s The Pretenders Series includes DRIVE and CRASH, including a teaser for the final installment in the trilogy, BURN. "Fans of cocky heroes, angst, passion, and the enemies-to-lovers trope will find much to enjoy." ―Publishers Weekly on DRIVEDriveSparks fly on and off the track when enemies collide in this high-octane romance set in the world of Formula 1 racing.Determined to win. Destined to fall.Savannah &“Savvy&” Jenkins is no stranger to the crude comments and leering looks she gets in the pit. Out to prove that she can succeed in a man&’s world, she thinks she knows what to expect when she joins Formula World champion Dante Annunziata&’s crew.Dante is determined to finish his season on top. And Savvy is nothing but a distraction that threatens to get in the way. Convinced Savvy has no business on the team, Dante&’s prepared to do anything to get her off.But when a paparazzo catches the two in a compromising position, Dante and Savvy are in for a fauxmance for the ages. As their fake attraction turns real, they realize that there may be more to life than simply speeding through it. Crash An ambitious ex-motorcyclist and heir to billions fakes an engagement to claim his inheritance. But with a single kiss, everything changes.Alex Jenkins has a reputation: he's Atlanta's most eligible bachelor, a former competitive motorcycle racer, and a man who isn't afraid of a bit of a challenge. But when the off-limits marketing intern Evie Cooper catches his attention, self-control has a whole new meaning.Then Evie is drawn into an engagement-for-show with Alex so that he can secure his place as the company&’s successor. His reputation as a bad boy is not exactly on brand and a serious commitment could prove to his family that he is mature enough to take over.As Evie becomes immersed in the Jerkins clan, her humble origins come into stark contrast with the snobbery of the billionaire lifestyle. Awash in new-found lust and overwhelmed by a world of luxury, Evie struggles to decipher what is a ruse and what is real.Can Alex exchange his love of the chase for real love? Can Evie&’s spunk and personality win over Alex&’s family? Can their raw passion transform their fauxmance into a meaningful relationship?
The Pretty App
by Katie SiseThe delightfully smart and funny companion to The Boyfriend App, about a mean girl who changes her ways. <P><P>Author Katie Sise spins another fully loaded tale of technology, secrets, and big-time romance in this story of what it takes to be #trulybeautiful. Poor Blake Dawkins! She's rich, she's gorgeous, and she's the queen bee of Harrison High. But it turns out Blake's life is not so perfect--just talk to her dad, who constantly reminds her that she's not up to par, or to her ex-bff, Audrey, who doesn't even look her in the eye.Then every high school in America becomes obsessed with posting selfies on the ubiquitous Pretty App. Next: Leo, an adorable transfer student, arrives at Harrison and begins to show Blake that maybe being a queen bee doesn't mean being a queen b*tch. And though Audrey suspects somebody's playing foul, Blake finds herself catapulted to internet fame after being voted one of the prettiest girls in the country. She's whisked away to star in a reality show--in Hollywood, on live TV. But she doesn't know who to trust. Because everybody on the show wants to win. And nobody is there to make friends.
The Pretty One: A Novel about Sisters
by Lucinda RosenfeldPerfect. Pretty. Political. For nearly forty years, The Hellinger sisters of Hastings-on-Hudson-namely, Imperia (Perri), Olympia (Pia), and Augusta (Gus)--have played the roles set down by their loving but domineering mother Carol. Perri, a mother of three, rules her four-bedroom palace in Westchester with a velvet fist, managing to fold even fitted sheets into immaculate rectangles. Pia, a gorgeous and fashionable Chelsea art gallery worker, still turns heads after becoming a single mother via sperm donation. And Gus, a fiercely independent lawyer and activist, doesn't let her break-up from her girlfriend stop her from attending New Year's Day protests on her way to family brunch. But the Hellinger women aren't pulling off their roles the way they once did. Perri, increasingly filled with rage over the lack of appreciation from her recently unemployed husband Mike, is engaging in a steamy text flirtation with a college fling. Meanwhile Pia, desperate to find someone to share in the pain and joy of raising her three-year-old daughter Lola, can't stop fantasizing about Donor #6103. And Gus, heartbroken over the loss of her girlfriend, finds herself magnetically drawn to Jeff, Mike's frat boy of a little brother. Each woman is unable to believe that anyone, especially her sisters, could understand what it's like to be her. But when a freak accident lands their mother to the hospital, a chain of events is set in motion that will send each Hellinger sister rocketing out of her comfort zone, leaving her to wonder: was this the role she was truly born to play?With The Pretty One, author Lucinda Rosenfeld does for siblings what she did for female friendship in I'm So Happy for You, turning her wickedly funny and sharply observant eye on the pleasures and punishments of lifelong sisterhood.
The Prey: A Novel (Predator Trilogy #1)
by Allison BrennanFirst, she imagined it. Then a killer made it real.Rowan Smith is living in a borrowed Malibu beach house while her bestselling novel is made into a Hollywood movie. A former FBI agent with a haunted past, Rowan thinks she has outrun her demons. But fiction and reality collide when a dismembered body is found in Colorado: the real-life victim had the same name, occupation, and looks as a character in Rowan's novel. By the time the FBI, the LAPD, and her own private bodyguard gather around her, another person is killed-again, the murder ripped from the pages of Rowan's book.In the company of a former Delta Force officer with secrets of his own, Rowan faces an excruciating dilemma: the only way to chase down the tormenting killer is by revisiting the darkness of her past-and by praying for some way out again.After the prey is chosen, the hunt is on and the kill is certain.From the Paperback edition.
The Price (Las Vegas Escorts #1)
by Andrew GreyLas Vegas Escorts: Book OneHunter Wolf is a highly paid Las Vegas escort with a face and body that have men salivating and paying a great deal for him to fulfill their fantasies. He keeps his own fantasies to himself, not that they matter. Grant is an elementary-school teacher who works miracles with his summer school students. He discovered his gift while in high school, tutoring Hunter, a fellow student. They meet again when Hunter rescues Grant in a club. Grant doesn't know Hunter is an escort or that they share similarly painful pasts involving family members' substance abuse. After the meeting, Hunter invites Grant to one of the finest restaurants in Las Vegas. Hunter is charming, sexy, and gracious, and Grant is intrigued. With more in common than they realized, the two men decide to give a relationship a try. At first, Grant believes he can deal with Hunter's profession and accepts that Hunter will be faithful with his heart if not his body. Both men find their feelings run deeper than either imagined. For Grant, it's harder than he thought to accept Hunter's occupation, and Hunter's feelings for Grant now make work nearly impossible. But Hunter's choice of profession comes with a price, which could involve Grant's job and their hearts--a price that might be too high for either of them to pay.
The Price of Blood
by Patricia BracewellMenaced by Vikings and enemies at court, Queen Emma defends her children and her crown in a riveting medieval adventureReaders first met Emma of Normandy in Patricia Bracewell's gripping debut novel, Shadow on the Crown. Unwillingly thrust into marriage to England's King Æthelred, Emma has given the king a son and heir, but theirs has never been a happy marriage. In The Price of Blood, Bracewell returns to 1006 when a beleaguered Æthelred, still haunted by his brother's ghost, governs with an iron fist and a royal policy that embraces murder.As tensions escalate and enmities solidify, Emma forges alliances to protect her young son from ambitious men--even from the man she loves. In the north there is treachery brewing, and when Viking armies ravage England, loyalties are shattered and no one is safe from the sword.Rich with intrigue, compelling personalities, and fascinating detail about a little-known period in history, The Price of Blood will captivate fans of both historical fiction and fantasy novels such as George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones series.
The Price of Deceit
by Cathy WilliamsOnce, Dominic Duvalls passion for Katherine had made her feel alive and, for the first time, shed tasted freedom. But freedom had its price and the tragic secret Katherine could never reveal had forced her into a deception that had cost her everything. It had broken Katherines heart when shed had to tell Dominic she couldnt marry him. . . Now Dominic is back in her life, with a small daughter and a burning desire to discover the truth of Katherines deceit. . .
The Price of Desire
by Jo GoodmanUSA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman delivers a deliciously wicked tale of forbidden desire that knows no limits. . .Olivia Cole is devastated to learn that her ne'er-do-well brother has promised her to the operator of a London gaming hall as payment of his debts. Olivia accepts her fate--even if it means that her reputation will suffer from living among rogues and gamblers. But when she meets the sexy and mysterious Griffin Wright-Jones, Viscount Breckenridge, Olivia has more than just her good name to worry about--for he rouses in her wanton thoughts she's never dared entertain--until now. . . Griffin wears the scars of his life on his striking face. Although he wants Olivia like no other woman before, he doesn't force her to share his bed--a difficult task considering how beautiful she is. But with each passing night, Griffin and Olivia's resolve weakens until finally they take their greatest gamble on one night of reckless pleasure. . .Praise for Jo Goodman's If His Kiss Is Wicked. . ."Authentic characters and a thrilling story line will keep readers smiling and guessing."--Publishers Weekly
The Price of Desire: Regency Romance (Lady Rivendale's Connections #4)
by Jo GoodmanForbidden Desires and a Hidden Past Collide in The Price of Desire, by Jo Goodman a Historical Regency Romance from Jo GoodmanNo stranger to society's scandalous whispers, Griffin Wright-Jones, Viscount Breckenridge, operates a gaming hell teeming with temptation—a sanctuary for those eager to test their luck. But when a young gentleman's wagers exceed his means, Breckenridge demands payment, taking an heirloom ring as collateral—an action that will change his life forever.The estranged daughter of the influential Sir Hadrien Cole, Olivia Cole enters the gaming establishment as an unexpected marker for her younger, careless brother's debt. As a family cast-out left to fend for herself, she possesses a unique skill as a faro dealer, an asset she intends to use to repay her brother's debt. But Olivia's past holds secrets she'd rather keep hidden.Breckenridge has no intention of involving Olivia in his affairs, but her presence in his gaming hell mesmerizes him, and an undeniable attraction sparks between them. But amidst the dangers of scandal and a missing wife, they struggle to bridge the divide between duty and desire.Awards:Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library JournalBest Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader PollRomantic Times Career Achievement AwardTop Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal#5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear AuthorStarred reviews, Publishers WeeklyReviews:“A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal“Goodman has a real flair…Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly“A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish“Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction
The Price of Fame
by Anne OliverHiding from the paparazzi...in a sexy stranger's hotel room!Her flight is cancelled. Her politician fiancé has dumped her. And the press pack are on her tail. Just another day for reclusive heiress Charlotte Dumont. Then handsome charmer Nic Russo offers her his hotel room to hide out in. Are there strings attached? Does she care? Charlotte has spent her privileged life keeping up appearances, staying in control, never letting go. Tonight, perhaps, she will go a little bit wild-with Nic. And then return to her buttoned-up self in the morning... "Cleverly written, a pitch-perfect hero and heroine."-Nadine, Speech Therapist, Nottingham
The Price of Fame
by Hazel GowerA holiday escape is just what superstar Markus Pegios needs. Peace, quite, and no adoring fans chasing him sounds like heaven on earth. Hazel Gower pens a remarkable, contemporary tale of fate, love, and new beginnings. But, all is not what it seems when love may become the true price of fame!Have you ever touched someone and known they were the one? Markus Pegios, European superstar, did as soon as he touched Kylie Breal.Markus needs a holiday--away from his famous life--and goes to Australia where he's an unknown. One morning on his beach run, he gets hit with a dog's ball. Going in search of its owner, he finds the dog and owner lying on the beach. As he introduces himself, he experiences an instant attraction, and when they touch, he knows she's the one, but Kylie runs from him.Kylie has watched her fantasy man every day as he stretches and runs across the beach, but one morning he's late, and she gives up on him. Lying on the sand, she throws her dog's ball and who does it hit? Of course, Mr. Dreamy. As soon as they touch, her body comes to life. Scared, Kylie runs, thinking she's lost her mind, imagining things that aren't there. Fate brings them together again, but can Kylie accept who Markus is, and all the drama that comes with him?
The Price of Fame
by Terry O'ReillyFreddy Perkins comes to California hoping to become a movie star. Changing his name to Les Banister, he surrenders his principles as he gives into the demands of a casting director to secure his first role. He relinquishes control of his personal life so the studio can build an image of him as the next American heartthrob. This means giving up Russ, his loving and supportive boyfriend, to hide the truth from his fans. He’s gay.These sacrifices pay off for the young actor and he becomes a star. But as Les continues to pay the price for fame, he realizes at the height of his success that it’s cost him too dearly. Will he have the courage to take the chance of losing it all to be true to himself?