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In the Market for Love
by Joy AveryEvery passion has its price The devastatingly attractive stranger who walks into Tender Hearts Memorial Hospital instantly raises red flags for Vivian Moore. The ER nurse's worst fears are confirmed when she discovers who he is: the real estate developer rumored to be snatching up many of the properties in her old neighborhood. And Vivian is sure his passionate pursuit is just a front for the prize Alonso Wright is really after-her beloved childhood home. Alonso is committed to building a community-events center that will be a lasting monument to his grandfather's memory. The only thing keeping him from fulfilling his dream is the compassionate, guarded beauty who refuses to negotiate. If he fails, Alonso stands to lose a significant investment. But once he gives in to his desire for Vivian, he could lose something far more precious. As a hurricane batters the North Carolina coast, an unscrupulous business associate threatens to derail Alonso's future, which now means nothing without Vivian to share it with him...
In the Name of Love
by Edward KendrickRyan is a young artist hoping to make a name for himself. When he meets a man who offers to help him advance his career, he accepts. His career takes off when Merrick arranges two shows for Ryan at a local gallery. Ryan is elated, especially when their relationship becomes more personal. What he doesn’t expect is to end up being abused, physically and emotionally, as Merrick tightens his control over the younger artist.After a vicious beating, Ryan manages to escape, naked except for a bedspread wrapped around himself. Policeman Shaun Levitt finds him cowering in an alley. Taking the battered young man under his wing, Shaun begins the slow process of helping Ryan come to grips with what happened.Will Ryan learn to trust again? Or will he forever look at any man who might be interested in him as another potential abuser ... including Shaun?
In the Rancher's Arms
by Trish MilburnTHE ONLY PLACE SHE FEELS SAFE... After her capture by human traffickers, international reporter Arden Wilkes should have felt safe back in her small hometown. Blue Falls, Texas, feels comfortingly familiar-and painfully foreign. Disoriented, Arden struggles to regain her sense of self and deal with the aftermath...only to find a sense of safety in the last place she ever expected. Rancher Neil Hartley knows too well the kind of scars that trauma can bring. However, what started out as warm friendship with Arden is quickly turning into a deepening attraction. But despite Arden's slow recovery-and the promise of love-her old life still awaits her return. Now Arden must choose between the woman she used to be...and the safety of her rancher's arms.
In the Shadow of Sin
by Gwen Simmons Silvia ScibiliaWhen Herman Autier leaves England to seek his fortune in the county of Sicily, he wants to leave his family’s betrayal behind and start a new life. Herman has many qualities: he is a knight and a knowledgeable jurist, and he has the ability to turn every experience to his advantage without sacrificing his honor. It is thanks to these skills that Ruggero Altavilla entrusts him with a mission. Sent to the home of Baltasar Flores, a wealthy book merchant, he must study the ancient manuscripts in his library. It is there that he discovers the merchant’s greatest treasure – his daughter, Clara. His dreams seem to come true: a brave and educated woman to love and unmatched wealth to use for his purposes. But the shadow of sin that poisoned his life back in his castle finds him and seems to turn him away from Clara and Sicily forever.
In the Wicked West
by Emma WildesWhen Lady Arianne Brooke flees England to avoid an arranged marriage, she sails to Boston and finds refuge. Persuading her brother’s friend and business partner to take her to the wilds of the American West doesn’t prove to be an easy task. But, maybe he isn’t as cold and heartless as he seems after all, since he finally grudgingly agrees. She has no idea what awaits her, but she’s convinced that escaping her fate in the civilized confines of the aristocracy, and careful propriety of London, make the gamble worthwhile. The very last thing Ross Braden wants is to be saddled with a pampered English lady, as he travels over dangerous territory. She’s sheltered, can’t do a single thing, and is far too temptingly beautiful. That is a liability he doesn’t need. Getting himself back to the ranch cross country is hard enough, much less toting her along. Falling in love with her is just out of the question. A determined young woman and a reckless cowboy find attraction can overcome many obstacles, including a devastating secret that might just tear them apart…
In This Moment: A Novel (The\baxter Family Ser.)
by Karen Kingsbury#1 New York Times–Bestselling Author: A principal’s Bible Study program helps turn his troubled high school around—but a lawsuit may put it all at risk . . . Hamilton High Principal Wendell Quinn wants to see real change in his community, so he starts a voluntary after-school Bible Study and prayer program called Raise the Bar. He knows he is risking his job by leading the program, but before long, Raise the Bar meetings are standing room only.A year later, violence and gang activity are sharply down, test scores are up, and drug use and teen pregnancy have plummeted. The program is clearly working—until one parent files a lawsuit, claiming Wendell has violated his daughter’s rights.But Principal Quinn knows God is on his side, and he refuses to back down. As he prepares for court, he is deluged by a storm of national attention and criticism. He wants just one attorney on his side in the fight of his life—Luke Baxter.A nuanced exploration of religious freedom and what it means to be a person of faith in today’s culture, In This Moment is “a timely look at the crossroads of public law and religious freedom [handled] in a sensitive manner” (Library Journal).
In Time I Dream About You
by Gene GantGavin Goode was a star athlete and a good student until one catastrophic decision destroyed his future. As a member of the savage street gang the Cold Bloods, Gavin ran afoul of the leader, Apache, a bigot determined to punish Gavin for his sexuality. After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, Gavin faces a prison sentence—and the promise of relentless rape and torment. With his spirit almost broken, Gavin learns his beloved father has suffered a near-fatal assault. But a friend appears when Gavin needs him most. Cato has been masquerading as a prison guard when in reality he is a time traveler—one with the ability to wipe the slate clean for Gavin… and his father. But changing the past will threaten the future for many innocent people. Gavin finds himself trapped between saving his father and himself or accepting the steep price of preserving the time stream.
In Your Court (World of Love)
by Reece PineWith a shot at happiness in sight, it’s no time to drop the ball. A back condition ruined Ray’s basketball ambitions, but he wants one last opportunity to play before hanging up his sneakers. While volunteering as a coach at a special needs school in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, he meets Singaporean Xin, who works matching wealthy corporations with compatible charities. Xin helps the American navigate the local customs in order to see the smile Xin fell for at first sight, but Ray makes sure no one sees how hard it is for him to keep upright, let alone keep enjoying Vietnam and playing the sport he loves. When Ray’s back pain becomes too great to hide, Xin accommodates him in Ho Chi Minh and in Singapore—and in bed. Ray wants to imagine a future for them but fears he’s damaged goods, and Xin’s obligations in Asia aren’t easily forgotten. Ray won’t be another charity of Xin’s, especially when Xin also needs someone by his side. Their romance will be cut as short as Ray’s basketball dreams unless he can close the Pacific-sized distance between them.World of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the globe.
The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club
by Sophie Green'This gorgeous book completely carried me away' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Island in the East'The perfect novel to curl up with on a cosy night in' Hello'An absolute gem of a novel' Better Reading AustraliaYou are warmly invited to join the Fairvale Ladies book club . . .1978. Life in Australia's vast Northern Territory isn't always easy. Telephones are not yet common, and the treacherous seasons make even travelling to the next town a struggle. But Sybil Baxter is finding a way to connect . . .Bringing together her daughter-in-law Kate, who is finding it hard to adjust to married life, and her old friend Rita, often far away working hard for the Flying Doctors, Sybil starts a book club. Joined by Sallyanne, a mother of three with a trouble marriage, and Della, who moved to the country looking for adventure, they come together to bond over their favourite stories.But as life throws up challenges to each of its members, the club might just provide these five women with what they need more than anything: a friendship capable of overcoming any distance and weathering all seasons. _________________Join other readers in discovering the joy of the Fairvale Ladies . . . 'A book showing more kindness between its pages than any I have read before' NetGalley Reviewer'A warm hearted, generous book . . . it was a pleasure and a comfort to come back to the characters each night' Virginia McGregor, author of Before I Was Yours'I didn't want this story to end and would happily spend time in this world each day' Amazon Reviewer'The story is timeless, the characters realistic and descriptions of the landscape breathtaking' Amazon Reviewer'Heartwarming and fulfilling' Australian Women's Weekly'Wonderfully atmospheric' Sunday Mirror__________________Perfect for readers of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, The Sunday Lunch Club and The Lido.
The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club
by Sophie GreenYou are warmly invited to . . . The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club Sunday 25th June 1978, 10 o'clockRSVP to Sybil Baxter - ask the operator for 'Fairvale' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~'Brimming with atmosphere and warmth' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Island in the East'An absolute gem of a novel' Better Reading Australia In 1978, in Australia's vast and remote Northern Territory, a group of five very different women are searching for a way to connect. At Fairvale Station, Sybil is missing her absent son, while Kate, Sybil's daughter-in-law is finding it hard to adjust to her new life. In a dusty town, Sallyanne dreams of a life far removed from her troubled marriage. Della, a Texan who came to the country looking for adventure, has encountered challenges she didn't expect. And Rita, far away in Alice Springs, is working hard for the Flying Doctors. Meeting as the Fairvale Ladies Book Club, these women come together to bond over their favourite stories - and to share a few of their own. In doing so they will form friendships able to overcome incredible distances, weather all seasons and last a lifetime.'A sweet tale, and wonderfully atmospheric' Sunday Mirror'A warm hearted, generous book . . . it was a pleasure and sometimes a comfort to come back to the characters each night' Virginia McGregor, author of Before I Was Yours'Heartwarming and fulfilling' Australian Women's Weekly
Inches of Trust (Masks #4)
by A. R. MolerWhen architect Brian Townsend meets a man dressed as Zorro at a Halloween party, it seems like a chance hookup. There’s no denying Brian’s immediate attraction, but it takes more effort than he thought it would just to find out the man's name.NYPD homicide detective Tristan Blake comes from old money, which he loathes. An idealistic streak burns within him to do a job that serves a purpose. A former lover scorned him at a time he was most vulnerable, after the death of friend, and now Tristan is slow to trust what appears to a developing relationship between him and Brian.Beer tasting, a broken window, a fall down a flight of stairs, a grenade, and a violent attack ... what do these all have in common? Each one brings Tristan an inch closer to trusting Brian with his heart.Contains the stories: Crimson Regret, A Taste of Darkness, A Glimpse Inside, Windows and Walls, Head Over Heels, Police Navidad, Auld Acquaintance, Tabled Discussions, Pulling the Pin, and Vulnerability.
The Incident Under the Overpass: Book One Of The Traiteur Trilogy (The\traiteur Trilogy Ser. #1)
by Anne McclaneIt’s been fifteen months since Lacey Becnel’s unfaithful husband suddenly passed away, leaving her to sort her feelings of anger, love, and loss. Her dead-end job, once a life raft but now just endless days of boredom, leave her wondering where exactly her place in life should be.But when she awakens under an overpass near her home, next to Nathan—a man she met just hours before in the streets of New Orleans—she begins a journey of discovery that some might call supernatural. In the days that follow, Lacey and Nathan try to sort out the events of the evening, and it becomes clear that he might be the target of a murder plot, and she—somehow—might have the power to heal. Lacey uncovers a link both powerful and deep, a connection to her dead husband’s family and the traiteur tradition, a centuries-old faith healing practice. As she becomes more embroiled in Nathan’s danger, the more confused she becomes about her feelings for him. Will she ever fully understand her abilities, or will the danger surrounding Nathan bring things to an abrupt end?
Indecent Deception & A Tainted Beauty: Billionaire Bride Romances
by Lynne Graham Sharon KendrickRead this classic romance INDECENT DECEPTION by USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham, now available for the first time in e-book! When Chrissy Hamilton meets the man who cruelly rejected her four years ago, she loses her self-control…and her job! Completely at the mercy of racehorse trainer, Blaze Kenyon, Chrissy must accept his job offer, for the sake of the child in her care. But when his job offer becomes a marriage proposal, Chrissy has a decision to make! Originally published in 1994 And discover A TAINTED BEAUTY by USA Today bestselling author Sharon Kendrick. For merciless businessman Ciro D'Angelo, Lily Scot's vulnerable sweetness and old-fashioned values are exactly what he needs in a wife. But on their wedding night, Ciro realises that Lily isn't quite the pure bride he's expected. It seems their marriage is over before it's begun, yet once you're a D'Angelo wife—there's no turning back… Originally published in 2012
Indiana: A Love Story (Erotic Classics )
by George SandA noblewoman travels from colonial Africa to revolutionary France in search of love in this nineteenth-century romantic classic. On the Île Bourbon off the coast of Madagascar, Indiana is miserable in her marriage to the cold Colonel Delmare. Although she has a friendly companion in the ever-present Englishman Sir Ralph, she yearns to feel passion and desire. When she catches the interest of the handsome young Raymon de Ramiere, Indiana is willing to take any risk, including running away to France as the July Revolution rages in Paris. But after she falls ill, she will begin a transformation that could bring about her happiness—or her downfall. The first novel Amantine Aurore Dupin published under the pseudonym George Sand, Indiana was an auspicious debut from one of the most fascinating and daring women of the early nineteenth century, a rebellious artist who defied societal expectations and went on to become one of the major names in French literature.
Indigo Donut
by Patrice LawrenceThe breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers, the YA Book Prize, the CrimeFest award, and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award .Praise for Orangeboy:"A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman"Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown)Seventeen-year-old Indigo has had a tough start in life, having grown up in the care system after her dad killed her mum. Bailey, also seventeen, lives with his parents in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro. When Indigo and Bailey meet at sixth form, serious sparks fly. But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make. A life-affirming story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.
Indigo Donut (Black Stories Matter)
by Patrice LawrenceThe breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, shortlisted for the Costa Book Award 2016.Bailey is 17, mixed race, lives with his mum and dad in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro. Indigo is 17 and newly returned to London, having grown up in the care system after being found by her mum's dead body as a toddler. All Indigo wants is to know who she really is. When Bailey and Indigo meet at sixth form, sparks fly. But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make. A life-affirming story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
Indigo Guides the Way
by Feral SephrianAmir has been through so many bad relationships that he finally turns to the horoscopes in his local paper for advice. They claim his happiness is around the corner, but “indigo guides the way.”Within the hour, a man comes into the bike shop where Amir works with an indigo bike. Amir’s coworker and ex immediately invites Jae, the cute cyclist, to accompany them and their biking group on their next adventure.Unfortunately, Jae brings along his boyfriend Declan, and Amir wonders if the horoscope meant he could learn from their relationship. At first they seem like a typical couple, but the more Amir pays attention, the more worried he becomes. His fear peaks when he finds out Jae’s bike isn’t the only thing indigo about him ...
Indigo Lake: A Small-Town Texas Cowboy Romance (Ransom Canyon #6)
by Jodi ThomasTwo families long divided by an ancient feud. Can a powerful love finally unite them? Blade Hamilton is the last of his line. He's never even heard of Crossroads, Texas, until he inherits land there. Riding in on his vintage Harley-Davidson, Blade finds a weathered ranch house, an empty prairie and a dark river that cuts a decisive path between the Hamiltons' land and that of their estranged neighbors. When Dakota helps a stranger on the roadside, she isn't prepared for the charisma of the man on the motorbike-or for the last name he bears: Hamilton, of her family's sworn enemies, representing all she's been raised to loathe. The problem is, it looks like Blade is in town to stay, and there's something about his wolf-gray eyes she just can't ignore. Lauren Brigman feels adrift. Unhappy in work and unlucky in love, she knows she ought to be striving for more, but she's never truly at peace unless she's at home in Crossroads. If the wider world can't satisfy her, is home truly where her heart is?
Indomable. La historia de Trevor
by Encarna Magín<P>El destino ha unido a Trevor y a Grace de una manera temeraria. Lo único que tienen es la esperanza, y tal vez sea bastante para que curen o destruyan sus corazones. Trevor Jenkins es una sombra de lo que fue como hombre. <P>Cuando la mujer que amaba se casó con otro, su vida dejó de tener sentido. A partir de entonces se convirtió en una persona amargada y agresiva, que buscaba en la ferocidad de sus actos un bálsamo a su corazón hecho añicos. Grace Sten es una mujer que huye de una vida de maltrato, sin embargo, su marido no ceja en su empeño de perseguirla para hacerle pagar su abandono. Grace sabe que acabará muerta si se queda en El Paso, de modo que no se lo piensa y acude a Trevor, al que conoció en el prostíbulo donde trabaja, a fin de que la ayude. A cambio, ella le hará una oferta a la desesperada que él no podrá rechazar. Emprenden el viaje hacia Santa Fe. <P>Como ambos huyen de sus pasados no podrán evitar sacar lo peor y lo mejor de ellos, aunque se desgarren por dentro. No les quedará otra solución que luchar contra sus fantasmas. Tanto él como ella tendrán que aprender a desnudar sus almas si no quieren vivir eternamente en el pasado.
The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash: A Novel
by Candace Ganger"One of 2017's biggest debuts... Obsession-worthy." - Bustle"Smart, raw, often biting in its reflections of the haves and have-nots, this debut will appeal to fans of John Green’s An Abundance of Katherines... Candace Ganger’s breathtaking debut is a must-have for every shelf." - Patty Blount, award-winning author of Some BoysSebastian Alvaréz is just trying to hold the pieces together, to not flunk out, to keep his sort-of-best friend Wild Kyle from doing something really bad. And to see his beloved Ma through chemo. But when he meets Birdie Paxton, a near-Valedictorian who doesn’t realize she’s smoking hot in her science pun T-shirt, at a party, an undeniable attraction sparks. And suddenly he’s not worried about anything. But before they are able to exchange numbers, they are pulled apart. A horrifying tragedy links Birdie and Bash together – yet neither knows it. When they finally reconnect, and are starting to fall – hard – the events of the tragedy unfold, changing both their lives in ways they can never undo. Told in alternating perspectives full of the best nerdy banter this side of Ohio, some seriously awesome skate moves, and the promise of a kiss destined to make the world stop turning, The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash will break your heart and put it back together again.
The Infamous Miss Ilsa (Fraser Springs #2)
by Laine FerndaleThe Canadian frontier-set Fraser Springs series continues with a delightful tale of second-chance romance.Street-smart and confident Ilsa Pedersen has become an indispensable right-hand woman at Wilson’s Bathhouse, and found a home and family in Fraser Springs. But she hasn’t forgotten the shame of being tossed out penniless as a teenage housemaid by the wealthy Whitacre family when she was found kissing their only son. The only thing that will truly secure her future is independence, and Ilsa has plans to open a dress shop in the big city. Dr. Theo Whitacre must complete an internship at the grand hotel in Fraser Springs before the socially awkward young man can head off to Europe for a career in medical research. Finding Ilsa in this backwater town is a delightful surprise. But while she is more than happy to be his friend, she won’t trust him a second time with her heart. When a rash of illnesses begins plaguing the town’s tourists, Theo’s employer doesn’t believe his theory that the hotel is at fault. Only with Ilsa’s help can Theo save the afflicted patrons, and as they work together, they find their teenage romance rekindling. But as their dreams pull them in such different directions, can they truly make a future together? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Inheritance
by Sean Michael3rd EditionCash McCord’s life is pretty much perfect. He owns the family ranch, loves his work, and invites the occasional cowboy into his bed. But everything is turned upside down when his brother Jack and Jack’s wife Val are killed in a car crash, leaving behind six kids. Cash is made guardian of the children, along with Val’s brother, Brad Rafferty—a man who couldn’t be more different from Cash if he tried. A Yankee, Brad is a video-game developer who works twelve-to-fourteen-hour days at his desk. They lock horns as soon as they set eyes on each other. Neither man is happy to have the other around, but neither is willing to give up custody of his nieces and nephews. It’s up to these two polar opposites to keep the kids together and give them a family again. But first they’ll have to keep from killing each other.First Edition published as Inheritance in Family Matters by Torquere Press, 2008.Second Edition published by Torquere Press, 2013.
The Inheritance (The Innkeepers #1)
by Rochelle AlersIn bestselling author Rochelle Alers’ passionate, uplifting new series, four friends from very different backgrounds find new beginnings amid the sultry beauty of New Orleans… Corporate attorney Hannah DuPont-Lowell always pictured herself returning to New Orleans to retire—just not yet. But after her Manhattan company abruptly lays off its staff, there’s no better place to figure out a next move than the porch of her plantation-style home. Nestled in the stunning Garden District, the DuPont House has been in Hannah’s family for two centuries. With its eighteen rooms and two guesthouses, it’s far more home than widowed Hannah needs. Still, it could make a wonderful inn, especially if she can convince her friends and former coworkers Tonya, Jasmine, and Nydia to join in the venture. But in the meantime, Hannah has a high school reunion to attend… College Professor St. John McNair, Hannah’s one-time classmate, is still the finest guy in any room. Between Hannah’s willowy, blonde beauty, and his uncanny resemblance to Marvin Gaye, they make a striking pair. And gradually, their rekindled friendship moves toward romance. Still, Hannah is too bruised by her late husband’s infidelities to trust a man again. But her friends’ arrival and encouragement just might show her a path through uncertainty—straight to a vibrant, joyful new life…
Inherited: Unexpected Family
by Gabrielle MeyerAn Unexpected Partnership After arriving in Minnesota Territory with her sisters to claim their late father's hotel, Elizabeth Bell is shocked to learn her inheritance comes with a handsome co-owner. After too long working for a domineering boss, Elizabeth yearns to be in control-of the hotel and her life. But Jude Allen won't sell his share, and Elizabeth refuses to leave. Rescuing soiled doves and giving them hotel jobs is Jude's way of redeeming his past. He's counting on rough frontier life driving his new business partner away before she learns the scandalous truth and demands he stop his mission. But he may have underestimated Elizabeth...and the power of love to turn a complication into a bright new beginning.
Inish Clare (The Pirate Queen #2)
by Jennifer Rose McMahonA young woman must risk everything to protect the legacy of her ancient Irish clan in this paranormal adventure by the USA Today bestselling author. Haunted by visions of the notorious pirate queen, Maeve O&’Malley first came to Galway to end an ancient family curse. But those tormented waking dreams also led her to the secrets of her clan, and its ancestral lands filled with hidden treasures. Now she must return to Ireland with the medieval relics that prove her claim. But with an ancient pact about to expire, she must act fast before Brehon Law hands everything over to her family&’s enemies. To complete her mission, Maeve must find the elusive final resting place of the pirate queen. With murderous rival clans out to stop her at any cost, Maeve is grateful for the appearance of her passionate, destiny-bound protector. But is she willing to make the sacrifice necessary to become a true warrior?