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The Pleasure of His Company
by Lindsay EvansA taste of paradise For two weeks each year, Kingsley Diallo puts aside his responsibilities as CEO of a multibillion-dollar company and heads to Aruba. It's his chance to surf, unwind and enjoy the anonymity of just blending into a crowd. Then one day he sees Adah Palmer-Mitchell on the edge of the beach and wants to make a meaningful connection with her. Instinct tells him she's keeping a secret, but the stunning island setting and Adah's sensual beauty are an irresistible combination... Disillusioned by romance, Adah agreed to an engagement to bolster her parents' business interests. Suddenly that love-free arrangement is a sacrifice she's not sure she can make. Handsome, charismatic and confident, Kingsley awakens her dormant desires, tantalizing her with the possibility of a passionate future. As their dangerous game of attraction escalates, can she choose between family loyalty...and the call of her heart?
The Pleasure of Your Kiss
by Teresa MedeirosAgreeing to retrieve his brother's kidnapped fiancée from a sultan's harem, legendary adventurer Ashton Burke is stunned to discover that his quarry is Clarinda Cardew, the woman who broke his heart ten years ago and who still has a sensual hold over him.
The Pleasure of Your Kiss
by Teresa MedeirosLegendary adventurer Ashton Burke has roamed the globe for ten years trying to forget the spirited woman he left behind in England. His devil-may-care pursuits are interrupted, though, when he reluctantly agrees to retrieve his brother's kidnapped fiancée from a sultan's harem. Too late, he discovers his quarry is none other than Clarinda Cardew, the very same girl who made off with his jaded heart. The last thing Clarinda wants is to be trapped in a palace of sensual delights with the man whose irresistible kisses still haunt her sleepless nights. She quickly realizes that allowing Ashton to rescue her may put her yearning heart in even greater peril. In a journey both tantalizing and treacherous, Ashton and Clarinda resume the impetuous steps of their dangerous dance only to discover the most seductive pleasure of all may be love itself.
The Pleasure of the Rose: The Macneil Legacy - Book One (The MacNeil Legacy #1)
by Jane BonanderWhen a Texas rogue becomes the laird of a Scottish castle, he discovers new passions in the old world in this sweeping and sexy historical romance. Half Comanche, half Scottish, and all Texan, Fletcher MacNeil receives a surprising piece of news while sitting in jail. As the only surviving heir to the earldom of Kintyre, he has just inherited the title, a castle, and a fortune beyond his wildest dreams. But to claim it, he must travel to a world of loyal clans and kinsmen where his very appearance marks him as outsider. When Rosalyn Geddes, housekeeper of Sheiling first sees Fletcher, she cannot believe the mysterious, darkly handsome man is a MacNeil, let alone the new earl. She&’s even more shocked when he proposes to marry her out of necessity—for his inheritance comes with a catch. If Fletcher does not produce an heir within a year, his fortune goes to a rogue cousin of the late earl. For Roz, what begins as a ploy soon blossoms into the possibility of love. But will Fletcher be done with her once he&’s met the terms of the will—or will their love be the greatest fortune of all?
The Pleasures of Men
by Kate WilliamsJuly 1840: The young Queen Victoria has just entered her third year on the throne when a major recession brings London's desperate and destitute into its sweltering streets. While the city crackles with tension, orphaned Catherine Sorgeiul stays locked away in her uncle's home, a peculiar place where death masks adorn the walls and certain rooms are strictly forbidden. Nineteen years old and haunted by a dark past, Catherine becomes obsessed with a series of terrible murders of young girls sweeping the city. Details of the crimes are especially gruesome--the victims' hair has been newly plaited and thrust into their mouths, and their limbs are grotesquely folded behind them, like wounded birds--and the serial killer is soon nicknamed the Man of Crows.Catherine begins writing stories about the victims--women on their own and vulnerable in the big city--and gradually the story of the murderer as well. But she soon realizes that she has involved herself in a web of betrayal, deceit, and terror that threatens her and all those around her. A remarkable fiction debut, The Pleasures of Men is a gripping and spine-tingling thriller.
The Pleasures of Passion (The Sinful Suitors #4)
by Sabrina JeffriesComplete with the signature charm, “delectably witty dialogue…and scorching sexual chemistry” (Booklist) she is known for, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is back with the fourth romance in the Sinful Suitors series!When Niall Lindsey, the Earl of Margrave, is forced to flee after killing a man in a duel, he expects his secret love, Brilliana Trevor, to go with him, or at the very least wait for him. To his shock, she does neither and sends him off with no promise for the future. Seven years and one pardon later, Niall returns to England disillusioned and cynical. And being blackmailed by the government into working with his former love to help catch a counterfeiter connected to her father doesn&’t improve his mood any. But as his role as Brilliana&’s fake fiancé brings his long-buried feelings to the surface once again, he wonders who is more dangerous—the counterfeiter or the woman rapidly stealing his heart. Forced to marry another man after Niall was exiled, the now widowed Brilliana wants nothing to do with the reckless rogue who she believes abandoned her to a dreary, loveless life. So having to rely on him to save her father is the last thing she wants, much less trusts him with but as their scheme strips away the lies and secrets of their shared past, can she let go of the old hurt and put her pride aside? Or will the pleasures of their renewed passion finally enable them both to rediscover love?
The Pleasures of Passion: Enthralling Regency romance at its best! (Sinful Suitors #3)
by Sabrina JeffriesIf you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, you'll be enchanted by Sabrina Jeffries' Sinful Suitors!'Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorThe Pleasures of Passion is the fourth charming book in the Sinful Suitors series by New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries. Sabrina's witty, sexy historicals will be loved by fans of Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James and Julia Quinn.When Niall Lindsey, the Earl of Margrave, was forced to flee after killing a man in a duel, he expected Brilliana Trevor to wait for him. Seven years later, Niall has returned, disillusioned and cynical - so being blackmailed by the government into helping his former love catch a counterfeiter connected to her father doesn't improve his mood. The now widowed Brilliana wants nothing to do with the reckless rogue who she believes abandoned her to a dreary, loveless life, but she will do anything to save her father. Yet as their fake engagement brings long-buried feelings to the surface, can she let go of the old hurt and put her pride aside? And will the pleasures of their renewed passion enable them both to rediscover love?For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance, don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including, The Hellions of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal Brotherhood.
The Pleasures of Sin (Zebra Historical Romance Ser.)
by Jessica TrappShe'll Give Her Heart To No One. . . Banished to her family's castle tower for refusing to marry, Lady Brenna spends her days indulging her secret passion for painting provocative works of art. If they are discovered, Brenna knows she will hang. But her life changes the day England's most notorious privateer James Vaughn, the Earl of Montgomery, arrives to claim Brenna's younger sister as his bride. Brenna knows her sister will be no match against such a man. To save her, Brenna dons the wedding veil and marries the brute herself. . . Except The Man Who Completely Arouses Her. . . Known as The Enforcer, James Montgomery has been charged with ridding the land of rebels disloyal to the king. He's not amused to learn he's been tricked into marrying the wrong sister. In retaliation, he decides to tempt his new wife until she begs to be taken to his bed. Yet, James soon finds that it is he who is enticed. But when a secret about Brenna is revealed, James discovers that all of his love may not be enough to save her. . .
The Pledge
by Cale Dietrich"Scream gets a gay romance makeover" in this homage to slashers by bestselling author Cale Dietrich. Freshman Sam believes that joining a fraternity is the best way to form a friend group as he begins his college journey – and his best chance of moving on from his past. He is the survivor of a horrific, and world-famous, murder spree, where a masked killer hunted down Sam and his friends.Sam had to do the unthinkable to survive that night, and it completely derailed his life. He sees college, and his new identity as a frat boy, as his best shot at living a life not defined by the killings. He starts to flirt with one of the brothers, who Sam finds is surprisingly accepting of Sam’s past, and begins to think a fresh start truly is possible.And then... one of his new frat brothers is found dead. A new masked murderer, one clearly inspired by the original, emerges, and starts stalking, and slaying, the frat boys of Munroe University. Now Sam will have to race against the clock to figure out who the new killer is - and why they are killing - before Sam loses his second chance – or the lives of any more of his friends.Elements of horror, mystery, and a gay romance make this a story readers won't want to miss.
The Pledge
by Helen MittermeyerMorrigan fears a dark secret may ruin her relationship with Scottish clan chieftain Hugh MacKay.
The Pledge
by Howard FastForeign correspondent Bruce Bacon has uncovered the truth about one of World War II's most shocking acts of genocide. When he tries to get his story into print, he becomes not a hero but an outcast, persecuted by his own government. Outraged, he is suddenly a man betrayed by all he holds dear, except for his unshakable belief in freedom and his passion for one fiery Irish beauty. Now, cherishing her beyond life itself, Bruce Bacon will find out just how dangerously far a man must go in the name of liberty ... and how much one woman will dare to do in the name of love.
The Pledge (The Pledge Trilogy #2)
by Kimberly DertingIn the violent country of Ludania, the language you speak determines what class you are, and there are harsh punishments if you forget your place--looking a member of a higher class in the eye can result in immediate execution. Seventeen-year-old Charlaina (Charlie for short) can understand all languages, a dangerous ability she's been hiding her whole life. Her only place of release is the drug-filled underground club scene, where people go to shake off the oppressive rules of the world they live in. There, she meets a beautiful and mysterious boy who speaks a language she's never heard, and her secret is almost exposed. Through a series of violent upheavals, it becomes clear that Charlie herself is the key to forcing out the oppressive power structure of her kingdom....
The Pledge: A Novel
by Howard FastA foreign correspondent is targeted by the US government after aligning with the Communist Party for a controversial story In what many consider his most autobiographical novel, bestselling author Howard Fast revisits the McCarthy-era anticommunist witch hunts he endured during his years as a member of the Communist Party. In The Pledge, Bruce Bacon, a war correspondent stationed in Bengal near the end of World War II, investigates a terrible famine that has left millions in India starving to death, despite ample food supplies stored—and allegedly withheld—by the British. Seeking to tell his story back in New York, Bacon meets members of a communist organization, including a Daily Worker reporter named Molly Maguire. But the America he returns to is not the same one he left behind, and soon Bacon discovers that associating with communists has put him squarely in the crosshairs of the House Un-American Activities Committee. This suspenseful and powerful novel revisits the guilt-by-association fear and suspicion that gripped America during the second Red Scare, which had harrowing consequences for those unfortunate enough to be accused. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
The Plight Before Christmas: An Un-EX-pected Sugar and Spice Christmas Romance (Holiday Hijinks)
by Kate StewartFrom the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Drive and The Ravenhood Trilogy comes a heartwarming holiday romance with ALL of the FEELS!Now an AMAZON Top #20 Best Seller! * #1 Best Seller in Small Town Romance * #1 Best Seller in Enemies to Lovers Romance * #1 Best Seller in New Adult & College RomanceClark Griswold was onto something, at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn&’t get—I&’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER. When Mom insisted that we all gather at my Grandparent&’s ancient cabin for an old school family Christmas, I fully intended to get into the holiday spirit with the help of the three wise men, Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniels, and Jim Beam. But those boys did absolutely nothing to offset the shock or temper the sting of seeing my EX on our doorstep the first day of our holiday soiree. Apparently, Santa missed the memo, and this elf is pissed. Stuck for a week with the man who obliterated my heart nearly two decades ago, I did the only thing I could do and put on my game face, thankful for the home advantage. I knew better than to drink that last cup of eggnog. I knew better than to get tongue tangled beneath the mistletoe with the only man to ever break my heart. I knew better than to sleep with Satan&’s wingman on the eve of the Lord&’s birthday. I could blame the nog. I could blame the deceitful light blue eyes, thick, angelic hair, and panty evaporating smirk…but mostly, I blame Eli because he always knew exactly which of my buttons to push. I foolishly thought a family Christmas filled with nostalgia was going to turn my inner Scrooge around, but this year&’s festivities went up in flames. Leave it to the ghost of my Christmas past to be the one to light the match.Fa la la la la la, FML.The Plight Before Christmas is a full length, second chance, Christmas themed romance and most definitely on SANTA'S NAUGHTY LIST!Holiday Hijinx Book #1 The Plight Before Christmas Book# 2 The Sleight Before Christmas *Both books in Holiday Hijinx are packed with adult shenanigans, laugh-out-loud outrageous content, colorful language, adults behaving badly, as well as hefty doses of spice.
The Plight of the Darcy Brothers
by Marsha AltmanIn this lively second installment, the Darcys and Bingleys are plunged into married life and its many accompanying challenges presented by family and friends. With Jane and Elizabeth away, Darcy and Bingley take on the daunting task of managing their two-year- old children. Mary Bennet returns from the Continent pregnant by an Italian student promised to the church; Darcy and Elizabeth travel to find the father, and discover previously unknown-and shocking-Darcy relations. By the time Darcy discovers that there's more than one sibling of questionable birth in the family, the ever-dastardly Wickham arrives on the scene to try to seize the Darcy fortune once and for all.
The Plumber (Workplace Encounters)
by Serena YatesA Workplace Encounters BookHard work and long hours have made Will Kovar's business, Total Plumbing Solutions, a success. When he's called to fix a bathroom at the Safe Home for Girls and Boys and sees how tight money is for the charity, he's happy to donate his time. Meeting the home's manager, Steve Hayes, is an added bonus, especially when Steve invites Will to dinner to thank him for his generosity. Will learns Steve's wealthy family isn't happy about his choice to make a career in social work, but neither man expects Steve's parents to leave eighteen children out on the street to prove their point. Will is determined to help Steve figure out how to provide a safe and happy home--for both the children and themselves.
The Plumber's Helper
by Blaise KilgallenGiven a second chance, Roxy and Jake are determined to make the most of it. The pages burn with passion in The Plumber's Helper, Book 1 of Blaise Kilgallen's contemporary romance series Hot Studs in Construction.Only fools bet on impossible odds...or do they?Jake Plummer's strong attraction for Roxanne Diamond began in high school. He was a junior and she was a new freshman from out of town. He couldn't tell if she was teasing him or putting on the shy act. She ignored him, mostly, although he was a " big man on campus" with good looks and a winning personality. She never gave him a tumble. That is, until one night, she drank too much and came on to him.Roxy attended college, got her B.A. in English Literature, and met Grady Parmeter. They lived together and wed two weeks after commencement. Within a year, she and Grady found they were no longer "compatible." There was a fast divorce without any complications.Jake learned a trade from his father while in high school, earned his plumber's license, and went to college at night. Later, he was hired as a Financial Planner. The stock market plunged, and he returned home to ponder his future. Meanwhile, he helped his father in the plumbing business.William and Cecelia Diamond's break-up seemed inevitable. But they left for a month-long summer vacation to Europe hoping to salvage their marriage. A major plumbing problem erupted when Roxy "house sat" the Diamond's residence at Mirror Lake. An unexpected reunion had her and Jake burning the sexual candle at both ends, their attraction never fully explored or extinguished. This time the unquenchable flames burn intense--higher, hotter, wilder.
The Plus One
by Sarah ArcherA brilliant but socially inept robotics engineer builds her own wedding date--and learns more about love than she ever expected--in this hilarious and heartwarming debut novel."Prepare to fall in love!" --Aimee Agresti, author of Campaign WidowsWhen she couldn't find Mr. Right, she built him.Dating is hard. Being dateless at your perfect sister's wedding is harder.Meet Kelly. Twenty-nine, go-getter, a brilliant robotics engineer, and perpetually single. So when her younger sister's wedding looms and her attempts to find a date become increasingly cringeworthy, Kelly does the only logical thing: she builds her own boyfriend.Ethan is perfect: gorgeous, attentive, and smart--all topped off by a mechanical heart endlessly devoted to her. Not to mention he's good with her mother. When she's with him, Kelly discovers a more confident, spontaneous version of herself--the person she'd always dreamed she could be. But as the struggle to keep Ethan's identity secret threatens to detonate her career, Kelly knows she has to kiss her perfect man good-bye.There's just one problem: she's falling for him.
The Plus One: A Novel
by Mazey Eddings"Mazey Eddings’s writing is authentic, emotional, and intensely romantic! To me, it’s like a Taylor Swift song in book form." - New York Times bestselling author Ali HazelwoodWhat starts out as a fake wedding date turns into something these childhood enemies never expected in The Plus One, a sparkling romantic comedy by Mazey Eddings.She’s not looking to fix him. She’s looking to love him, if he’ll let her in.Some facts are indisputable. The sun rises in the east, sets in the west. Gravity exists. Indira doesn’t like Jude. Jude doesn’t like Indira. But what happens when these childhood enemies find the only thing they can rely on is each other?On paper, Indira has everything together. An amazing job, a boyfriend, and a car. What more could a late twenty-something ask for? But when she walks in on her boyfriend in an amorous embrace with a stranger, that perfect on paper image goes up in flames. Jude has nothing together. A doctor that’s spent the last three years traveling the world to treat emergencies and humanitarian crises, a quick trip home for his best friend’s wedding has him struggling to readjust.Thrust into an elaborate (and ridiculously drawn out) wedding event that’s stressing Jude beyond belief and has Indira seeing her ex and his new girlfriend far more frequently than any human should endure, the duo strike a bargain to be each other’s fake dates to this wedding from hell. The only problem is, their forced proximity and fake displays of affection are starting to feel a bit…real, and both are left grappling with the idea that a situation that couldn’t be worse, is made a little better with the other around.
The Plus One: The next sparkling & swoony enemies-to-lovers rom-com from the author of the TikTok-hit, A Brush with Love!
by Mazey EddingsIt started as a fake date for the wedding from hell . . . The next sparkling and swoony enemies-to-lovers rom-com from the author of the TikTok-hit A Brush with Love and Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake.'Mazey Eddings's writing is authentic, emotional, and intensely romantic! To me, it's like a Taylor Swift song in book form' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author Readers gave A Brush with Love FIVE SHINING STARS!'Swoony, steamy, adorable . . . Read. This. Book. You won't be disappointed. It's a keeper and Mazey Eddings is on my auto-read list forever''There was so much to love about this book . . . Thank you to Mazey Eddings for this romance with its messy, true, and painfully real representation of anxiety . . . We need more books like this in the world'............................................Some facts are indisputable: Gravity exists.Indira doesn't like Jude.Jude doesn't like Indira.Indira has everything together: an amazing job, a boyfriend, a car. What more could a late twenty-something want? Well, not walking in on her boyfriend with another woman, for one thing.Her childhood enemy, Jude, has nothing together. Having spent three years travelling the world to treat emergencies and humanitarian crises, a quick trip home for his best friend's wedding has him struggling to readjust.Thrust into an elaborate (and ridiculously drawn out) wedding, Jude and Indira - who can't seem to escape her ex and his new girlfriend - are both soon at breaking point.Their solution? A bargain to be each other's fake dates.But what happens when the forced proximity and fake displays of affection start to feel a bit too . . . real?............................................Raves for Mazey Eddings!'Blends sweetness, breathless romance, and moments of striking vulnerability' HELEN HOANG'Prepare to smile, laugh, and cry your way through this witty, fast-paced rom-com' EVIE DUNMORE'Laugh-out-loud funny, almost unbearably cute' ROSIE DANAN'A contemporary romance masterpiece . . . The most intoxicating slow burn I've read in ages' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON'Funny and cute while also exploring serious topics, powerfully underscoring the truth that relationships require work, and that happy endings are for everyone' SARAH HOGLE'Brims with emotional depth, whip-smart banter, and sizzling chemistry' CHLOE LIESE
The Plus One: The next sparkling & swoony enemies-to-lovers rom-com from the author of the TikTok-hit, A Brush with Love!
by Mazey EddingsIt started as a fake date for the wedding from hell . . .The next sparkling and swoony enemies-to-lovers rom-com from the author of the TikTok-hit A Brush with Love and Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake.............................................Some facts are indisputable:Gravity exists.Indira doesn't like Jude.Jude doesn't like Indira.Indira has everything together: an amazing job, a boyfriend, a car. What more could a late twenty-something want? Well, not walking in on her boyfriend with another woman, for one thing.Her childhood enemy, Jude, has nothing together. Having spent three years travelling the world to treat emergencies and humanitarian crises, a quick trip home for his best friend's wedding has him struggling to readjust.Thrust into an elaborate (and ridiculously drawn out) wedding, Jude and Indira - who can't seem to escape her ex and his new girlfriend - are both soon at breaking point.Their solution? A bargain to be each other's fake dates.But what happens when the forced proximity and fake displays of affection start to feel a bit too . . . real?............................................'Mazey Eddings's writing is authentic, emotional, and intensely romantic! To me, it's like a Taylor Swift song in book form' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author'Blends sweetness, breathless romance, and moments of striking vulnerability' HELEN HOANG'Prepare to smile, laugh, and cry your way through this witty, fast-paced rom-com' EVIE DUNMORE'Laugh-out-loud funny, almost unbearably cute' ROSIE DANAN'A contemporary romance masterpiece . . . The most intoxicating slow burn I've read in ages' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON'Funny and cute while also exploring serious topics, powerfully underscoring the truth that relationships require work, and that happy endings are for everyone' SARAH HOGLE'Brims with emotional depth, whip-smart banter, and sizzling chemistry' CHLOE LIESE(P) 2023 Macmillan Audio
The Plus-One Agreement
by Charlotte PhillipsSuccessful job? Check. Swish wardrobe? Check.Mr. Right? Not so much...Emma Burney might not have a man, but she has a very practical solution for that: the plus-one agreement. A guaranteed date for any occasion. The problem? Her date is the gorgeous Dan Morgan, the man she lusted after for years.Dan is all about keeping it casual, so when Emma decides to call it quits on their arrangement, he isn't bothered. Well, maybe there's just a little bit of dented ego. After all, he's always prided himself on his plus-one prowess. So when Emma begs just one last date...suddenly he's got something to prove!
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Breaking Up: Let Go of the Past—and Get Back in the Game
by Laurie A. HelgoeA wise guide to handling the end of a relationship. A breakup doesn't mean everything has to fall apart. Laurie Helgoe uses her years of experience as a clinical psychologist to show those who are coping with a breakup to pick up the pieces and move on with their lives. This guide provides sage advice on how to handle every aspect of separating from a partner, from knowing when to stop communicating, dealing with the blues, and when to start dating again. Edgy and humorous, yet full of practical advice The first book to deal with being the dumper, as well as the dumpee Tips that will get readers through lonely nights and days of "retail therapy"-without insulting their intelligence or getting involved in 12-step therapy speak
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Getting Girls
by Lisa AltalidaStraight-shooting techniques for success with the ladies. Here, in this terrific, pocket-sized guide are all the tools needed to successfully approach and talk to a woman, get her phone number, and get a date. With tips on what to do and what not to do, this book covers everything from reading body language and using a wingman to learning what girls are looking for in terms of looks, money, and career. • Straightforward advice and practical tips for guys from the women they&’re trying to meet. • Includes topics such as reading signals, moving in for the pick-up, starting a conversation, and keeping it going. • There are 100 million single adults in the US. • According to a recent It&’s Just Lunch survey, 76% of men believe that a relationship is more important than their career.
The Poet and Her Muse
by A. J. MorrowIn the middle of the city is a second hand bookstore run by Jess, an overworked poet with a saviour complex. She has been working at the store ever since her uncle retired and had to drop out to run the family business, but as bills mount and wages drop, she’s beginning to lose the passion she once had for poetry. Until, that is, she comes across a mysterious drawing in one of the books, one that inspires her to write again.Meanwhile, her best friend Natalie struggles to help Jess fight through the stress of keeping her family afloat. They are two opposites, with different classes, families, and interests, but are brought together by their love for each other, even though neither will admit it.More and more drawings appear, intriguing Jess and giving her the drive to change her life for the better. Little does she know, the illustrator is closer to home than they first seem ...Will Jess be able to find the illustrator and get her life back on track? Or will she lose everything, including Natalie?