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The Rules of Seduction (Rothwell #1)
by Madeline HunterDangerous. Sensual. Handsome as sin. Meet Hayden Rothwell, the shamelessly erotic hero of The Rules of Seduction and author Madeline Hunter’s most irresistible alpha male yet: a man of extraordinary passion and power, a man who can bring out the seductress in any woman. … He enters her home without warning or invitation–a stranger of shadowy motives and commanding sensuality. Within hours, Alexia Welbourne is penniless, without any hope of marriage. Until Hayden Rothwell takes her to bed. When one...
The Rules of Their Red-Hot Reunion: An Uplifting International Romance
by Joss WoodThis time she&’s making the rules…and trying her hardest to resist breaking them! Joss Wood thrills with this sexy second-chance romance. Rule #1: their chemistry stays in the pastRule #2: until they get to the bedroom! When Aisha married Pasco Kildare, she was naively following her heart. But Pasco&’s single-minded ambition led to them living separate lives. Thrust back in the South African billionaire&’s world—as his business partner!—she&’ll rewrite the terms of their relationship. Now wildly successful, Pasco knows his workaholic ways caused irreparable damage. But Aisha has changed, too: her new strength shines. Keeping things professional is only sensible, but when their reunion takes a scorching turn, ripping up Aisha&’s rule book is dangerously tempting…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Rules of Us
by Jennifer NissleyCome out. Break up. Stay friends? In this heartwarming queer love story about love of all kinds, exes navigate new crushes, new feelings, and a newly uncertain future after unexpectedly coming out to each other on prom night turns their lives—and their friendship—upside down. Can they figure out how to move on without losing each other? <p><p>Jillian and Henry are the kind of couple who do everything together. They take the same classes, have the same hobbies, and applied for the same super-competitive scholarship so they can go to the same dream college. They even come out as gay to each other on the same night, after junior prom, prompting a sudden breakup that threatens their intertwined identities and carefully designed future. Jillian knows the only way to keep everything on track is to approach their breakup with the same precision and planning as their scholarship application. They will still be “Jillian and Henry”—even if they’re broken up. Except they hadn’t planned on Henry meeting the boy of his dreams or Jillian obsessing over a cool girl at school. Jillian is desperate to hold on to her best friend when so much else is changing. <p><p>But as she and Henry explore what—and who—they really want, it becomes harder to hold on to the careful definitions she has always lived her life by. Stuck somewhere between who she was with Henry and who she might be on her own, Jillian has to face what she can’t control and let go of the rules holding her back.
The Rules: A Claiming Her Novel (Claiming Her #1)
by Becca JamesonHe has his rules. But she has some of her own… Amelia Kensington is ready to climb the corporate ladder. She finished her MBA and landed her dream job in downtown Atlanta. She has to work her way from the bottom up, but she’s more than willing. Until she meets the owner of the company. In less than five minutes, her new boss manages to flip her world upside down with his panty-dampening mannerisms and shockingly good looks. Cade Alexander can’t believe his good fortune. The stunningly beautiful woman recently hired as one of his company’s assistants is not only sexy as hell, but the perfect submissive. She doesn’t know this yet, but he intends to show her. And he isn’t a patient man. He means to lure her into his world with all haste. As a Dom, Cade has his rules. But the woman of his dreams isn’t a pushover. She has her own rules. Blending an average middle-class woman with the upper echelon isn’t an easy feat. Cade’s world may prove to be more than Amelia can tolerate. Some complications are insurmountable. Others are unforgivable…
The Rules: Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right
by Ellen Fein Sherrie SchneiderThe phenomenal bestseller that captured the interest of millions of readers in search of Mr. Right.
The Rumor: A Novel
by Elin HilderbrandA friendship is tested in this "thrilling" page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand (Us Weekly). Madeline King and Grace Pancik are best friends and the envy of Nantucket for their perfect marriages, their beautiful kids, their Saturday night double dates with their devoted husbands. But this summer, something's changed, and if there's anything Nantucket likes better than cocktails on the beach at sunset, it's a good rumor. And rumor has it... that Madeline, a novelist, is battling writer's block, with a deadline looming, bills piling up, and blank pages driving her to desperation — and a desperately bad decision; and that Grace, hard at work to transform her backyard into a garden paradise, has been collaborating a bit more closely than necessary with her ruggedly handsome landscape architect. As the gossip escalates, and they have the possible loss of the happy lives they've worked so hard to create, Grace and Madeline try mightily to set the record straight — but the truth might be even worse than rumor has it.
The Rumpelstiltskin Problem
by Vivian Vande VeldeHave you ever wondered just what was going on when that odd little man with the long name stepped up and volunteered to spin straw into gold for the miller's daughter? If you stop and think about it, there are some very peculiar and rather hard-to-explain components to the story. Vivian Vande Velde has wondered too, and she's come up with these six alternative versions of the old legend. A bevy of miller's daughters confront their perilous situation in very different ways - sometimes comic, sometimes scary. Most of the time, it's the daughter who gets off safely, but sometimes, amazingly, Rumpelstiltskin himself wins the day. And in one tale, it is the king who cleverly escapes a quite unexpected fate.
The Runaway
by Audrey ReimannWill he ever find what he's looking for?Oliver Wainwright is still a boy when he first sets eyes on the fair, delicate Florence – the aristocratic granddaughter of Sir Philip Oldfield. And, determined never to be a servant or follow in his father’s footsteps as a quarry worker on the Oldfield estate, he runs away to Middlefield, that very day.Slowly but surely, he sets about becoming a man of property and a cotton industry king. He works single-mindedly to achieve his ambition – until he meets Rosie, a married mill hand who distracts him with her dark, warm beauty. Has Oliver finally found what he really wanted all along?Set against a background of the Lancashire/Cheshire cotton industry, The Runaway is a magnificent saga of a young man’s rise to power, his passion and poverty, feuds and triumphs and the two very different women who shape his life.
The Runaway
by Katie FlynnWhen Dana and Caitlin meet by chance on the ferry from Ireland, they tell each other that they are simply going to search for work, but they soon realise they have more than that in common.They are both in search of new lives in Liverpool, leaving their secrets behind in Ireland. But Dana is ambitious and resourceful, and when the opportunity comes to own their own tearoom she persuades her friend to join her.No one is willing to rent property to a couple of girls, however, especially during the Depression. So when Caitlin's new man friend says he'll back them, they are delighted and soon the tearoom is thriving.Then fate intervenes, and soon the girls find themselves fighting to survive in a world on the brink of war.
The Runaway Bride
by Adrianne LeeShe came out of his past...And claimed someone wanted to kill her. All professional bodyguard Jake Wilder knew for certain was he wanted Laura Whittaker out of his life. A year ago she'd left him at the altar. Since then, Jake had become what he was meant to be-a lone wolf.Now he had to protect the woman who'd broken his heart. Even though her nearness made his body ache. Even though, against his will, Jake began to believe that she'd never wanted to leave him.If Laura wasn't lying, could Jake keep her alive-and claim her as his bride?
The Runaway Bride
by Noelle MarchandThe only husband Lorelei Wilkins ever wanted was Sean O'Brien, but she's wasted too much time waiting for him to love her back. When another man proposes, she accepts-until she stands at the altar...and realizes she can't marry without love. Bolting out of town toward a fresh start, she never suspected her parents would send Sheriff O'Brien to bring her home!After an innocent mistake leaves Lorelei and her reluctant rescuer with compromised reputations, marriage is their only option. But first they must triumph over suspicious locals, shady characters, an inconvenient groom and the bride's own stubborn heart. Will it take putting their lives on the line for Sean and Lorelei to realize that only love can conquer all?
The Runaway Bride
by Patricia JohnsDamsel in distress...or veiled threat? Bernadette Morgan left her cheating fiancé moments before they were supposed to marry in the society wedding of the year. Now she's stuck in Runt River, Ohio, with a broken-down car and a tattered wedding dress. All she wants is a place to hide. But what she finds are a handsome mechanic, a little boy and family secrets that could change everything. Because the toddler Liam Wilson's raising is actually her cousin's child. And she'll do anything to protect him from her politically ambitious family, even if that means rejecting the possibility of love with Liam...
The Runaway Bride
by Patricia MclinnTHE LONE RANGER AND THE RUNAWAY BRIDEAs she walked down the aisle, impulsive Judi Monroe knew she was making a major mistake. So she fled her socialite wedding, only to crash her car on the remote Diamond-V ranch. Enter rugged horseman Thomas Vance, who rescued her and left her breathless in under eight seconds.There was something about this man, his land, his beloved gran and teenaged half sister that filled Judi's family-hungry heart-and impetuously led her to feign amnesia to prolong her stay. But would stormy, sexy Thomas overlook her little white lie and detect the truth beneath: that, given his love, she'd happily remain his helpmate...forever?
The Runaway Bride
by Sandra ChastainSandra Chastain unleashes a steamy tale of two determined individuals braving the uncharted territories of the West--and of the heart. If there's one thing Annalise Sinclair cannot do, it's derail her plans to be a doctor just to marry a rich man like Daniel Miller. Besides, a woman can't have a profession and a husband. Eager to put as much country as possible between her and Daniel's tempting gaze, she makes tracks for the Wild West. But no matter how deep into the wilderness the train takes her, she can't avoid the one man she'd hoped to outrun. Once the transcontinental railroad is complete, big money will be made. Until then, the entire Miller fortune is in jeopardy. If Daniel had married a rich woman like Annalise Sinclair, his family's worries would be over. Determined to prove his worth, Daniel vows to make his own way by building a spur off the main line. But then trouble comes in the forms of natives, saboteurs, and a stubborn woman named Annie who makes the job a whole lot more difficult . . . and stimulating.
The Runaway Bride and the Billionaire (Summer at Villa Rosa #3)
by Kate HardyA Mediterranean escape! Heartbroken jilted bride Immi Marlowe flees to Isola dei Fiore, desperate to get away. But just around the corner from Villa Rosa, a gorgeous billionaire is waiting to sweep her off her feet… Matt Stark shares Immi&’s sense of adventure, and on the island&’s golden beaches they form a connection that neither wants to end. Immi&’s stay is supposed to be temporary—but with her secret past revealed, how far will Matt go to prove they can go the distance? Summer at Villa Rosa—Book 3 of 4
The Runaway Bride of Blossom Branch (Blossom Branch)
by Janice Maynard" sensual, sassy and emotionally riveting!" —Thoughts of a BlondeShe thought she had life all figured out. But perfect doesn&’t always mean it&’s right… Cate Penland once believed she could have it all—but that was before her fiancé left her at the altar in front of twelve hundred guests. Heartbroken and humiliated, Cate can think of only one thing to do: run. But escape leads right to her nemesis, Prescott &“Harry&” Harrington III. They're ten years apart and not compatible. He might be lauded in their Atlanta social circles, but she doesn&’t like him. He makes her feel prickly and all…something inside. Why is he rescuing her? Putting her up in his penthouse suite, offering a sympathetic ear—suddenly the older, wiser Harry is someone she can lean on… Now Cate isn&’t sure what she wants. The life she left behind…or the one she hasn&’t quite found yet? The one thing she knows: she&’s going home to Blossom Branch. Even if Harry says he&’s coming with her. Maybe there, under the peach trees, is where she&’ll find out what perfection really means… Bonus novella! Ten years ago, she&’d loved him, but he&’d been bound for bigger things. Now small-town girl Laney Marshall has sexy celebrity Brit Sheffield back in her town, in her house—in her bed. Does she want to keep him there this time?
The Runaway Bridesmaid
by Kaitlyn RiceShe'd caught the wedding bouquet, but now it was time to cut loose and see the world. Isabel Blume meets Trevor Kincaid, and her life turns upside down.
The Runaway Countess
by Amanda MccabeWed to wickedness In Society's eyes, Hayden Fitzwalter, Earl of Ramsay and Jane Bancroft have the perfect marriage. But what can't be seen are the secrets hidden behind closed doors. Believing Hayden will never renounce his dissolute ways, Jane flees to her family's dilapidated estate in the country. Years later, Hayden now longs to win back the only woman who has ever touched his heart. But first he has to convince her that this rogue is ready to be tamed.... BANCROFTS OF BARTON PARK Two sisters, two scandals, two sizzling love affairs
The Runaway Daughter
by Anna DestefanoShe took the baby and ran...Eighteen-year-old Maggie didn't know what else to do. She'd promised her dying friend she'd keep the baby safe from his father, a drug dealer...and killer. Who else could she turn to but her uncle, Deputy Tony Rivers?Everybody Tony cares about seems to leave him. He really wants to help Maggie and the newborn baby, but if he reports them to his boss, Chief Deputy Angie Carter, he knows Maggie will run again-and he can't risk losing her.But how can Tony keep the truth from Angie when they're embroiled in an investigation that puts their jobs-and their lives-on the line?
The Runaway Daughter
by Lauri RobinsonFrom stowaway...After years of playing the local gin joint to pay off his father's debts, talented musician Brock Ness has landed a radio gig in Chicago. Now he's on the up-and-up, his next stop is securing the dame of his dreams, Ginger Nightingale......to Chicago celebrity!If Brock is headed for fortune and fame, Ginger won't be left behind! She may be the youngest of the Nightingale sisters, but she's old enough to know what she wants. And Brock is right at the top of her wish list!Daughters of the Roaring TwentiesTheir hair is short and their skirts are even shorter!
The Runaway Duchess
by Joanna LowellA runaway bride dumps a duke and rewrites her own love story in this enchanting Victorian historical romance from the author of The Duke Undone. Pretty and pampered, Lavinia Yardley always dreamed of becoming a duchess. But family disgrace forces her into marriage with the most vile duke in England, and she finds herself desperate for a way out. When a rustic stranger mistakes her for globe-trotting botanist Muriel Pendrake at a train station, Lavinia has a split second to decide whether to submit to her fate or steal someone else's. Neal Traymayne spent his youth traveling the world as Varnham Nursery's most daring plant hunter. Now he runs the nursery and is ready to settle down with a like-minded wife who'll fit right in with his large, happy, down-to-earth family. His correspondence with Muriel Pendrake proved they're the perfect match. Odd that the woman in the flesh seems more like a society belle than a scientist.As they tramp the Cornish moors together, Lavinia and Neal discover a wild and rare desire. But this blossoming love is rooted in lies, and when the real Muriel Pendrake shows up, they can't hide from who they are. The truth may wither their hopes of happiness, or it may bloom into the sweetest love of all.
The Runaway Duke
by Julie Anne LongNo one could ever accuse Rebecca Tremaine of being a proper young lady. She's wretched at embroidery, pitiful at the pianoforte, and entirely too informed about the human body, courtesy of her father's Scientific Journals. And now she's been compromised by a dandy she despises! When her parents arrange a hasty marriage to save her honor, there is only one man she can turn to for help.Nobody has any idea that Irish groom Connor Riordan is actually the fifth Duke of Dunbrooke, "killed" in action at Waterloo, and he wants it to stay that way. But a true gentleman can never turn away from a damsel in distress. Soon Connor and Rebecca dash away and into a world of adventure, where they are pursued by bumbling highwaymen, a scheming duchess, and Rebecca's fianc+.Being by the side of the beautiful and desirable Rebecca jeopardizes Connor's secret every day#151;and tests his willpower every night. For if ever there was a reason to bring the Duke of Dunbrooke back from the dead, it would be to make Ms. Tremaine his Duchess!
The Runaway Ex
by Shani StruthersThe Runaways are back... For Layla Lewis, life is finally back on track. After her "runaway year" in Cornwall, another year has passed--an idyllic year spent with sexy new love, Joseph Scott, in the sultry heat of Florence. For best friend Penny, life has also changed. Having recently given birth to a baby girl, she's busy embracing motherhood. But, for The Runaways, life is never that easy... A chance encounter with Joseph's ex-girlfriend, Tara, has explosive consequences for the new lovers, and all three are forced back to Cornish shores. There's a secret between Joseph and Tara, and Layla can't help but fear that they're rekindling their past. Meanwhile, motherhood is not the joy Penny thought it would be--she's heading for a breakdown, and fast!
The Runaway Girl (Sixteen Streets Trilogy)
by Elsie Mason1918. Fleeing from her past, Cathy Carmichael is new to the Sixteen Streets. She has nothing to her name, no plan and nowhere to go.Cathy thinks she's struck gold when she runs into Mrs Sturrocks, an elderly lady who offers her a room at her boarding house. Her son, Noel, might be strange and sulky, but he gives her a job at the Robin Hood pub and before long, Cathy is thriving as the new barmaid. The Sixteen Streets was only meant to be a temporary stop for Cathy... but could it become home instead?
The Runaway Girl (Sixteen Streets Trilogy)
by Elsie Mason1918. Fleeing from her past, Cathy Carmichael is new to the Sixteen Streets. She has nothing to her name, no plan and nowhere to go.Cathy thinks she's struck gold when she runs into Mrs Sturrocks, an elderly lady who offers her a room at her boarding house. Her son, Noel, might be strange and sulky, but he gives her a job at the Robin Hood pub and before long, Cathy is thriving as the new barmaid. The Sixteen Streets was only meant to be a temporary stop for Cathy... but could it become home instead?