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Also Known as Lard Butt
by Ann HerrickLaura finds out that, Ricky, the boy who created her horrible nickname, "Lard Butt," has moved back into town—and immediately schemes to keep him quiet. After all, she can't let her new swim teammates, especially drool-worthy Noah, hear the horrible name! No way! She's determined to put a million years between grade school and junior high—even in the face of a father who drives an éclair, a would-be-movie-star mother who suddenly moves back home, and a past that comes back to haunt her with the dreaded nickname. Although Laura's embarrassed about how she looks in a swimsuit, she tries to stay true to her vow to take risks. She even lets Maria talk her into going to the school dance, where she braves negotiating a truce for a quarreling couple. New friendships form, Laura's mother starts getting too domesticated for Laura's comfort, and hints of romance start to develop—or do they?
Alterant
by Sherrilyn Kenyon Dianna LoveIn this explosive world of betrayals and shaky alliances created by New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love, the only free Alterant, faces an impossible task—recapture three dangerous escaped creatures before they slaughter more humans…or her. The way Evalle Kincaid sees it, saving mankind from total destruction should have cleared her name. But when words uttered in the heat of combat are twisted against her, she's blamed for the prison break of three dangerous Alterants. She has one chance to clear the cloud of suspicion hanging over her…for good. All she has to do is recapture the escapees. But deals with gods and goddesses are tricky at best, and now the lives of all Beladors, and the safety of innocent humans, rides on Evalle's success. The only person she can ask for help wants to see her dead...
Altered
by Kelly CainAt first, I saw him as everyone else did. But then, I saw him for who he really was. Recognized the beauty beneath the pain. Loved the quirks disguising the insecurity. Embraced the man who hid behind the boy. But there was so much more... More I didn't know. And once I did, I couldn't let go... Of the boy. The man. The lover... ...even if his past is threatening our future. Nothing will alter what we've built.
Altered Destiny
by Shawna ThomasSelia has run her family's tavern since she was fifteen and can hunt and fight the equal of any man. When she rescues a badly wounded man and nurses him back to health, she has no idea she's about to change not only her life, but also the destinies of two peoples...The battered warrior is Svistra-a race of bloodthirsty savages determined to destroy her homeland. Or so the stories claim. Jaden reveals a different truth: how his ancestors were driven into the barren northern mountains. Now they are strong and war parties are pushing south wanting their land back. The son of a Svistra Commander, Jaden is looking for a way to bring peace to both humans and Svistrans. He tries to ignore his growing passion for Selia, but when she is captured he has to decide what he would be willing to sacrifice to save the woman he loves... 105,000 words
Altered: An Altered Saga Novella (Altered #1)
by Jennifer RushEverything about Anna's life is a secret. Her father works for the Branch, at the helm of its latest project: monitoring and administering treatments to the four genetically altered boys in the lab below their farmhouse. There's Nick, solemn and brooding; Cas, light-hearted and playful; Trev, smart and caring; and Sam . . . who's stolen Anna's heart.When the Branch decides it's time to take the boys, Sam stages an escape. Anna's father pushes her to go with them, making Sam promise to keep her away from the Branch, at all costs. On the run, with her father's warning in her head, Anna begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about herself. She soon discovers that she and Sam are connected in more ways than either of them expected. And if they're both going to survive, they must piece together the clues of their past before the Branch catches up to them and steals it all away.
Alto, moreno y hambriento (Los hermanos Argeneau #Volumen 3)
by Lynsay SandsLo único que despierta la pasión de Bastien son los negocios familiares... hasta que llega Terri... La tercera entrega de la saga romántica de los hermanos Argeneau. Los hoteles de Nueva York costaban un ojo de la cara, y Terri había volado desde Inglaterra para ayudar a planear la boda de su prima. Los nuevos familiares le ofrecieron que se quedara en su casa, pero eran un grupo bastante extraño:** Lucern, a veces serio, a veces alegre.** El supuesto actor Vincent (no podía imaginarse un casting de Broadway para un hambriento Drácula que cantase y bailase al mismo tiempo).** Y, además, estaba Bastien. Con sólo mirarle a los ojos, Terri tuvo que admitir que se había enamorado de él. Era alguien incluso más alto, más oscuro y más hambriento que los otros dos. Y a ella también le estaba empezando a entrar un poco de hambre. Y si se quedaba con él, ¡los dueños chupasangres del hotel no la cogerían!
Alverston Park
by William FrankIn Alverston Park, author William Frank gives a deep bow to Jane Austen with a story of love and societal boundaries. Helena Mowbray, a clergyman’s daughter, warns her two younger sisters about the impossibility of marrying nobility. Yet this does little to deter the trio of charismatic Fitzosborne brothers, sons of the Earl of Alverston, who find themselves captivated by the Mowbray sisters during the London social season. Set against the opulent backdrop of Regency England, complete with grand balls, architectural splendour and society scandals, the narrative weaves in events like a secret newborn and a daring journey to Napoleon’s island prison in the South Atlantic. Through misadventures and tragedies, the tale explores the consequences of class prejudice and the elusive nature of happiness, reflecting issues still resonant in contemporary high society.
Always
by Lynsay SandsBastard daughter to the king, Rosamunde was raised in a convent and wholly prepared to take the veil . . . until good King Henry showed up with a reluctant husband in tow for her. Suddenly, she found herself promising to love, honor, and obey Aric.But Rosamunde's education had not covered a wedding night, and the stables were a poor example for an untried girl. Would Aric bite her neck like the animals did their mates? The virile warrior seemed capable of such animal passion, but his eyes promised something sweeter. And Rosamunde soon learned that while she may have trouble with obeying him, it would not be hard to lover her new husband forever.
Always
by Rebecca RoyceRobbie Owens has fought the dragons for seventeen years, leading his group of secret, elite werewolves. Tatyana Knox is a human in a world where humans are like unicorns—they simply don't exist. But she is real and she is Robbie's mate. If he can trust her, they will turn the tide of the war. But the clock is ticking and Tatyana's time with Robbie is almost up. **Previously published as part of the Romancing The Wolf anthology**
Always (Forever #3)
by Jude DeverauxThe unforgettable finale of the bestselling Forever trilogy follows psychic heroine Darci Monroe on a quest to find the kidnapped father of an FBI agent.Darci has never given up searching for her kidnapped husband. But her quest has taken her deeper into the world of psychic phenomena than she ever dreamed—or dared to go. When the FBI enlists her help in locating the missing father of undercover agent Jack Rose, Darci signs on for the covert operation, not knowing that her attraction to handsome, sexy Jack is about to lead her into deadly territory—and into an era long past. For Jack has a protector, a mysterious nineteenth-century lady who pulls them into a time and place where Darci is stripped of her abilities. Can she find the key that links to the modern-day crimes she&’s set out to solve? And will a showdown with a wicked force from the past hold her hostage...for all eternity?
Always (Sedikhan #8)
by Iris Johansen#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen provides her trademark blend of seductive romance and pulse-pounding suspense in this classic tale of a woman who unexpectedly finds herself living--and loving--on the edge of danger. Lisa Landon makes her living with her voice--a voice fueled by a heartbreak she vows never to experience again. But despite her renown, Lisa's real ambition is to escape the memories that follow her from one sold-out engagement to the next. Perhaps that's what brings her to the exotic desert nation of Sedikhan and the nightclub where she meets Clancy Donahue. Clancy takes one look at the beautiful, vulnerable chanteuse and knows she is exactly the woman he's been searching for. The Sedikhan security chief needs to bait a trap for a terrorist moneyman, and Clancy is certain that Lisa will be irresistible. What he doesn't count on is that he won't be able to resist her either--and that he'll do anything to protect her, even if it means risking his own life. With deadly plans in motion and Lisa in the crosshairs, Clancy realizes that before their romance can get to always, it will first have to reach tomorrow.From the Paperback edition.
Always (The Blanes and the McCalls of Crockett, Texas)
by Ginna GrayEight years ago in college, her first and last love broke her heart. Now he's a super sexy singing star. He's romancing her again without success. Then they're kidnapped and trapped alone on a tiny island. She finally admits she loves him, but when they're rescued her doubts return.
Always A Brother
by Michael ShenkWho is Johnny Amund? He would describe himself as a frustrated man, a log-truck driver and mediocre employee. Mary Amund would explain it differently; the serious and purposeful young man she married has been dealt blows that are twisting him into a bitter recluse who doesn&’t seem to care anymore.An altercation at work gets Johnny&’s attention and embarrassed, he evaluates his lifestyle and choices. Johnny realizes his life and marriage are worth saving and begins trying. Mary is ecstatic to see changes in her husband and is encouraged by her father to stick with the big trucker. When logging operations are shut-down during fire season, they take a trip and Johnny realizes what he has been taking for granted--a caring wife who has supported him through his pain and anger. Staggered by the sadness and loss his actions have caused, and how close he is to losing her, Johnny sets his mind to make things right.The changes in Johnny are noticed and appreciated by his boss and coworkers and friendships grow. When a violent abduction of a newly hired trucker occurs, Johnny is surprised at how swiftly he moves from spectator to active participant, and the measure of trust he has recently earned propels him into new responsibility. Reflection on training he received as a child helps Johnny become the solid and caring person he used to be.Unanswered questions abound regarding the abduction and through the busy winter, fear and uncertainty in the company give Johnny and Mary opportunity to share their growing strength with coworkers and in doing so, build rich friendships. At the same time, circumstances from Johnny&’s past loom large. Mary helps him as he does his best to remember the positive and not obsess about the unknown. But when an unexpected and tragic message from the past arrives, Mary worries their newfound happiness will not survive.Set in the beautiful Central Interior of British Columbia, this story revolves around an old Norse proverb and a young man with no blood family who reclaims his life and in doing so becomes the true brother he was expected to be.
Always A Fiancee
by Sheryl DansonFrom the book: "I haven't told you about my seven ex-fiances." "Seven?" Grady's voice rose a full octave. He plopped down onto the sofa beside Hilary with a dazed look on his face. She nodded glumly. "Grady, a practical man like you needs order in his life, not some flake that goes flying off at two-thirty in the morning to bail out a friend from jail." He shook his head as though to clear it. "Why don't you let me be the judge of that?" She groaned wearily. "That's exactly what the fiances said. And I made them all miserable and crazy." Grady's face took on a determined expression that Hilary had never seen before. "None of that matters." "It does matter, Grady!" She had to convince him. "Go find some nice sensible woman with a station wagon and support hose." Grady grasped her arms and gazed into her eyes. "I don't want a sensible woman, dammit! Hilary, I want you!"
Always Angel: A Lost Angels Novella 0.5 (Lost Angels)
by Heather Killough-WaldenAn ebook novella introducing The Lost Angels from New York Times bestselling author Heather Killough-Walden. For fans of J. R. Ward, Nalini Singh and Charlaine Harris. For two thousand years, the four archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with the Culmination these unions will bring about, her true nature will finally be revealed - opening her to an impossible desire, and exposing her to the one man she desperately craves...The Lost Angels will compell you into a world of desire, danger and devastation. Read the whole series: Always Angel, Avenger's Angel, Messenger's Angel, Death's Angel, Warrior's Angel and Samael.
Always Be My Banshee (Mystic Bayou #5)
by Molly HarperThe latest Mystic Bayou novel from Audie Award-nominated author Molly Harper will have you swooning with passion and wailing with laughter!Cordelia Canton is on a top-secret assignment: travel to Mystic Bayou and use her powers as a touch-know psychic to learn more about the mysterious artifact that’s been pulled from the rift site. She’s partnered with Brendan O’Connor, a rare male banshee whose tall, dark, and broody good looks are a major distraction. Before long, it becomes clear that the artifact they’re studying is sentient—and brimming with supernatural power. Can they harness its magic in time to stop the secret forces conspiring to steal it?
Always Be My Bibi
by Priyanka TaslimClueless meets Jenna Evans Welch in this young adult rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock—and potential romance—when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister&’s wedding.Bibi Hossain was supposed to get her first kiss this summer. Too bad her father finds out and grounds her for breaking his most arcane rule: No boys until your sister gets married. Just when Bibi thinks she&’ll be stuck helping him at their popular fried chicken chain until school reopens, her oh-so-perfect older sister Halima drops a bombshell: she&’s marrying the heir of a princely estate turned tea garden in Bangladesh. Soon, Bibi is hopping on the next flight to Sylhet for Halima&’s Big Fat Bengali Wedding, hoping Abbu might even rethink the dating ban while they&’re there. Unfortunately, the stuffy Rahmans are a nightmare—especially Sohel, the groom&’s younger brother. The only thing they can agree on is that their siblings are not a good match. But as the two scheme to break their siblings up, Bibi finds it impossible to stay away from the infuriatingly handsome boy. Could her own happily ever after be brewing even as she stirs up trouble for her sister&’s engagement—or is there more steeping at the tea estate than Bibi knows?
Always Be My Bibi
by Priyanka TaslimClueless meets Jenna Evans Welch in this rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock – and potential romance –when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister&’s wedding. Bibi Hossain was supposed to get her first kiss this summer but her has one arcane rule: no boys until your sister gets married. Just when Bibi thinks she&’ll be stuck spending her summer at their fried chicken chain her oh-so-perfect older sister Halima drops a bombshell: she&’s marrying the heir of a princely estate turned tea garden in Bangladesh. Soon, Bibi is hopping on the next flight to Sylhet for Halima&’s Big Fat Bengali Wedding, hoping Abbu might even rethink the dating ban while they&’re there. Unfortunately, the stuffy Rahmans are a nightmare – especially Sohel, the groom&’s younger brother. The only thing they can agree on is that their siblings are not a good match. But as the two scheme to break their siblings up, Bibi finds it impossible to stay away from the infuriatingly handsome boy. Could her own happily ever after be brewing even as she stirs up trouble for her sister&’s engagement – or is there more steeping at the tea estate than Bibi knows?Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Sandhya Menon, Emma Lord and Beth O&’Leary.
Always Be My Duchess (Taming of the Dukes #1)
by Amalie HowardA Cosmopolitan Best Romance of 2022 Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard. Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can&’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution . . . Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over. Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they&’re willing to risk their hearts.
Always Be True: A Sergeant Joe's Boys Novel (Sergeant Joe's Boys #2)
by Alexis MorganFrom Alexis Morgan, the bestselling author of such "heartfelt, touching stories" (Susan Mallery) as Always for You: Jack, comes another charming Sergeant Joe's Boys novel featuring a proud military man with a lot to learn about love--and an irresistible woman with a lot to give. When Sergeant Joe and his wife, Marlene, adopted Tino Gianelli as a teenager, the foster kid began to heal from his deep insecurities. Now, with a successful military career behind him and a good job as a contractor in the family construction business, Tino shouldn't have any reason to doubt himself. He's fallen hard for a beautiful heiress, and she seems to be crazy about him too. So why does he keep trying to hide his working-class roots? Natalie Kennigan's ideal guy is someone who will consider her an equal and his best friend, not merely a box to check on the road to success. Tino--with his down-to-earth personality, generous heart, and passionate embrace--might just be the one, at least until he finds out about Natalie's family money and starts treating her like the typical rich girl who needs to be wined and dined. Natalie will have none of it. She won't be happy until he accepts her for who she truly is--just as she wants to love the real Tino. Advance praise for Always Be True: Tino"A writer with a gift for seeing the hidden wounds of soldiers returning from war, Alexis Morgan has outdone herself in Always Be True: Tino. This sexy romance nicely spiced with humor sneaks under your guard to become something rare: a genuinely moving, even inspiring story that will have you both smiling and blinking back tears by the end."--USA Today bestselling author Janice Kay Johnson"I am a sucker for a strong, shy hero who overcomes his insecurities to win the woman he loves. Alexis Morgan delivers another winner with Always Be True."--New York Times bestselling author Claudia Connor Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Always Beautiful
by Beth WisemanBecky's desperate prayers are answered, but she discovers the life she imagined for herself pales in comparison to God's plan.Becky Byler is eighteen and dangerously overweight. Diet and exercise haven't helped. As she continues to grow, so does her despair. Having lost all hope, she considers taking her life, even though it goes against her beliefs. Standing before rushing water, unable to swim, Becky begs God for help and is miraculously rescued. Two months pass and Becky has lost over a hundred pounds. She smiles as she spends hours stitching smaller dresses. But does Becky like the person she has become? Could it be this weight loss isn't at all the miracle she thinks it is?
Always Believe: A Christmas Collection (A Christmas Collection #3)
by Barbara BaldwinRyan hopes the adage “you can’t go home again” isn’t true because he hopes to find a miracle in his hometown. A single dad, he quits his job and takes Emma, his ten year old daughter, back to Snow, the sometimes magical coal mining town in the hills of western Pennsylvania. In addition to helping his aunt at the bakery, Ryan reconnects with a group of friends he’s known all his life as they struggle with the controversy for more efficient energy – coal versus wind – hard to do in a coal mining town. As autumn turns to winter, Emma explores the secrets of Snow with her new friend, Charlie. When they discover an old man, new to town, remodeling the toy store, they set out to prove he’s Santa Claus. Always Believe is a heartwarming story with all the enchantment of the holiday – a small town with stores like the Snickerdoodle Bakery and Wonderland Bookstore, a snow festival and children’s Christmas pageant, a touch of romance, and of course, a miracle or two.
Always By Your Side: An uplifting story about community and friendship, perfect for fans of Escape to the Country and The Dog House
by Julie HaworthPreorder Bea's Book Wagon, the uplifting new Julie Haworth romance coming Autumn 2025.WINNER OF THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS' ASSOCIATION KATIE FFORDE DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023. 'A warm, romantic story about community, friendship and following your heart, Always By Your Side is a feel-good delight, I adored it!' HOLLY MARTIN'Always By Your Side engages the reader from the very first page, and immerses you into the lives of Rose and her aunt, in the delightful setting of Blossom Heath. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN When school teacher Rose loses her dream job at a London primary school, her self-confidence takes a knock. Worse still, her stockbroker fiancé, Ollie, sees it as the perfect opportunity for her to join his firm, which only adds to the feelings Rose has that their relationship might be coming to an end. An unexpected phone call, and an elderly aunt who&’s taken a fall, means Rose must drop everything – including Ollie - and return to Blossom Heath, the Sussex village she grew up in. With no job to rush home to, Rose decides to stay in Blossom Heath for the Summer, trading London for the idyllic countryside. Here Rose finds herself reconnecting to the village life of her childhood in more ways than one, including falling head-over-heels for local farmer, Jake. So when her London life comes calling, Rose is faced with an impossible choice… to return to the high-pressure life of her past, or embrace the joy of a new life in the country. Bursting with romance and charm, Always By Your Side is the perfect uplifting Summer read for fans of The Switch and Rescue Me, from an exciting new voice in women&’s fiction.
Always Daddy
by Karen Rose SmithWhen a letter arrived informing Jonathan Wescott that he was a father, the bachelor set out to find his child. But his little girl had been given away. The only way to see his daughter was through her adoptive--and widowed-- mother. And when Jon set eyes on Alicia Fallon, the plan seemed perfect. Jon's appearance had Alicia's safe world reeling. Her little girl loved him immediately, but Alicia wasn't about to fall for Jon's charms. For this man could destroy her family, and if she dared let him--her heart as well.
Always Dakota (Dakota #3)
by Debbie MacomberBuffalo Valley, North Dakota, has become a good place to live-the way it used to be. People here are feeling confident about the future again.Stalled lives are moving forward. People are taking risks-on new ventures and lifelong dreams. On happiness. And one of those people is local rancher Margaret Clemens, who's finally getting what she wants most. Marriage to cowboy Matt Eilers. Her friends don't think Matt's such a prize, but Margaret's aware of his reputation and his flaws. She wants him anyway. And she wants his baby....