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Believe
by Erin MccarthyRobin used to be a party girl. . . until she got black out drunk and woke up in bed with her best friend's boyfriend. Now she's faced with being THAT girl, and couldn't be more disgusted with herself. She can't even tell her friends the reason for her sudden sobriety and she avoids everyone until she meets Phoenix--quiet, tattooed, and different in every way that's good and oh, so bad. . . Phoenix is two days out of jail when he meets Robin at his cousin's house, and he knows that he has no business talking to her, but he's drawn to her quiet demeanor, sweet smile, and artistic talent. She doesn't care that he's done time, or that he only has five bucks to his name, and she supports his goal to be a tattoo artist. But Phoenix knows Robin has a secret, and that it's a naïve dream to believe that his record won't catch up with them at some point. Though neither is prepared for the explosive result when the past collides with the present. . .
Believe
by Megan SlayerLong distance relationships are never easy, especially at Christmastime. But if Raylan and Chase can learn to trust each other and believe in the power of love, they'll not only get their Christmas wish this year, but for all the Christmases to come! Raylan believed himself unworthy of love until he met Chase. Chase brought out Raylan's natural need to control and the power to force submission. But time and distance make having a relationship hard. Can Raylan prove to Chase they have what it takes for love to last through this Christmas and every other Christmas for the rest of their lives?Chase found the muse for his songs in Raylan. Each time they touch, kiss, make love, music fills his soul. But working odd gigs to make ends meet while Raylan photographs rock and roll royalty isn't beneficial to Chase's creativity. Can he convince Raylan they're better off together than apart?Content Notes: M/M, LBGT, BDSM, Fetish, anal sex
Believe in Me
by Regena BryantDavid Thornton lands his dream job as executive director of a faith-based community empowerment center established by his paladin, Congressman Roosevelt Franklin. This honest, hard-working true believer must unite a staff divided by the scandal of the previous director's departure, while trying to convince the girl of his dreams to trust him. Kitty Franklin is the outspoken, jaded daughter of the politically savvy and slick Congressman Roosevelt Franklin. As her father's personal attorney, Kitty's intimate knowledge of her father's dealings have caused her to lose all faith in God, government, and men. And now a viral internet scandal has erupted that threatens to destroy the Congressman's re-election campaign. The scandal shakes Kitty's fragile faith and may prevent her from ever believing in anything or anyone ever again.
Believe In Me
by Josie LittonComplete in one breathtaking volume — Books One and Two of an unforgettable historical romance series by an exciting new author They were two Viking lords, the brothers Wolf and Dragon, bound both by blood and by a shared ambition to end the war with their lifelong enemies, the Saxons. They know that their only hope for peace is to persuade the Saxon Lord Hawk to unite his noble family with theirs — in a bond sealed forever by the sanctity of marriage. Together these three men will strive to overcome centuries-old rivalries and hatred. Each will unite in marriage with an extraordinary woman who has her own special gift — and her own dreams of bringing about an end to war. . . . Book One InDream of Mewe meet the Viking leader Wolf Hakonson as he embarks on a mission to kidnap the Lady Cymbra, a legendary beauty Wolf mistakenly believes is the cause of war. Instead he discovers that she is a gifted healer who will challenge him to confront his deepest yearnings — and together they will become soul mates who forge a future blessed by peace. Book Two The drama continues inBelieve in Me, when the Saxon Lord Hawk, brother of Cymbra, seeks to strengthen the alliance by wedding a Norse noblewoman. But Lady Krysta arrives bearing many secrets — including her gift for seeing what others cannot. And as an unexpected love ignites, only Krysta can sense the looming danger that threatens the peace — and Hawk as well. Now, discover Josie Litton. . . .
Believe in Me: A Rosewood Novel
by Laura MooreEVEN THE MOST TIGHTLY LOCKED HEART HAS A KEY. After learning of her husband’s affair, Jordan Radcliffe is crushed, but she knows she must stay strong for her three young children. So she moves back to Rosewood, the idyllic horse farm where she grew up. Wishing only to recover and reassess her life, Jordan feels an undeniable attraction to architect Owen Gage—and does her best to ignore it. Her heart is too fragile to love again. Yet when Owen, who himself is wary of any romantic involvement, offers her a job she badly needs, Jordan has no choice but to accept, even though it means she’ll be working alongside him every day. And that closeness could intensify the connection between them—a desire as unnerving as it is powerful.
Believe in Me: A Humorous Historical Regency Romance (The Worthingtons #6)
by Ella QuinnEven the Worthington least likely to wed may find her perfect match . . . Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits . . . Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for . . . Praise for Ella Quinn’s The Marquis and I “Romance builds in this satisfying, memorable read, perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Tessa Dare.”—Booklist “A surprising Regency romance that combines intelligence and intrigue for satisfying results.”—Kirkus Reviews “Full of payoffs for longtime readers while welcoming the new.”—Publishers Weekly
Believe In Us
by Mary WarnerCan the love between one man and one woman bind their spirits together throughout time? Explore the possibilities in Mary Warner's passionate story, Believe In Us, where two people learn that love can last more than one lifetime!Maria DiMaggio is at the top of her game when it comes to running her father's multi-million dollar company, but when it comes to men, she is clueless. She's been mourning over her ex-boyfriend, Michael, who she put on a pedestal after he died, refusing to see he was never there for her and didn't cherish her. Her best friend, Quinn, is determined to help her move on with her life and find a man worthy of her. She humors him by going along to see a fortuneteller, who in Maria's opinion, is a two-bit thief who gulls poor victims into spending money by pretending to foresee their future. Unfortunately, the Madam has told Maria a few things that seem to hit home and she can't shake the spooky feeling that there may be some truth in what the old bird had to say.Bradley Taylor is a free spirited, fun loving guy, until his mother dies and he finds out what his true place in life is and where his journey must take him. He has been having visions of a woman that he knows he has lived with before in a past life. And he must find her to complete his soul and live out the life he's been destined to lead.When Bradley and Maria meet, sparks fly and passion is ignited, but can he convince her of their destiny tighter, to believe in us?
Believe It or Not
by Tawna FenskeThis second quirky romantic comedy from Tawna Fenske features nice, normal accountant Violet McGinn, forced by a twist of fate to combine her accounting business with her mother's psychic readings service. Bad enough she doesn't believe in psychic powers-now she never knows whether a client needs a tax return or a crystal ball. And then there's her infuriating, unconventional, and sexy new neighbor, nightclub owner Drew Watson, who might just be her perfect match. . .
Believe Me
by Tahereh MafiThe devastatingly romantic fifth novella in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Shatter Me series, chronicling the events after Imagine Me, the explosive sixth novel.Juliette and Warner fought hard to take down the Reestablishment once and for all. Life in the aftermath isn’t easy, as they and their friends at the Sanctuary work with their limited resources to stabilize the world.Warner has his sights set on more than just politics. Since he proposed to Juliette two weeks ago, he’s been eager to finally marry her, the person he loves more than anything and has endured so much to be with. But with so much chaos around them, it’s been nearly impossible for them to have a wedding. And even Juliette has been distracted by everything they need to do.At long last, Warner and Juliette’s future together is within reach, but the world continues to try to pull them apart. Will they finally be able to be happily, officially, together?Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Tahereh Mafi's bestselling Shatter Me series with Believe Me!
The Believer: A Novel
by Joakim ZanderAn intricately plotted and brilliantly conceived stand-alone sequel to the international bestseller The Swimmer that turns the hottest political topics of our times into a complex, resonant thriller in the vein of John LeCarré.Yasmine Ajam has fled her past in the rough Stockholm borough Bergort, reinventing herself as a trendspotter in New York City. One day she receives a startling message: there are riots erupting on the streets of Stockholm and they appear to be connected with the disappearance of her brother, Fadi.Following rumors that Fadi was radicalized and died fighting for ISIS in Syria, Yasmine returns to Stockholm to discover what really happened to her brother. There she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of allegiances and violence that stretches far beyond the gangs on her childhood streets.Meanwhile, in London, Klara Walldéen has landed a job at a human rights research institute working on a report to predict the effects of privatizing police forces. When Klara travels to Stockholm to present her findings to European Union policymakers, her laptop is stolen and one of her colleagues is pushed in front of an oncoming subway train. As her path collides with Yasmine’s, Klara begins to realize that she may unwittingly be contributing to the sinister agendas of powerful interests who will stop at nothing to attain their goals.With The Believer, Joakim Zander delivers another "page-turning" (Entertainment Weekly) novel of suspense that is as sophisticated and timely as it is compelling.
Believing Again
by Peggy BirdAs the youngest woman ever to make detective in the Portland Police Bureau, Danny Hartmann has racked up an impressive record. It doesn't keep her warm at night, but it does make up for feeling she's somehow disappointed her family with her career choice. Called to the scene of the murder of a homeless veteran in a transient camp, Danny doesn't expect it to be anything other than another case she clears.Then she meets the man who made the 9-1-1 call and everything changes.Jake Abrams, a volunteer doctor at the Veterans Medical Services Clinic, doesn't have much faith in anything other than his work and the vets he cares deeply about. Not shy about voicing his opinions, even to the cops investigating the murder of one of his patients, he annoys Danny with his snarky remarks.However, working the case, she has to rely on Jake to help her find her way around the transient camps under the bridges and in the city's huge wilderness park. As they work together, their attraction becomes mutual and passionate.But Jake has demons. Like the vets he cares for, he carries scars both mental and physical from his service in the National Guard in Iraq. He fears Danny will turn from him in disgust when she discovers them. She's afraid his experience in Iraq makes it impossible for him to love someone who does what she does for a living.When the murderer of the homeless vets comes too close to Jake, it'll be up to Danny to save his life. It'll be up to their love for each other to save them both.Sensuality Level: Spicy
Believing Again: Book 5 in the Second Chances series
by Peggy BirdAs the youngest woman ever to make detective in the Portland Police Bureau, Danny Hartmann has racked up an impressive record. It doesn’t keep her warm at night, but it does make up for feeling she’s somehow disappointed her family with her career choice. Called to the scene of the murder of a homeless veteran in a transient camp, Danny doesn’t expect it to be anything other than another case she clears.Then she meets the man who made the 9-1-1 call and everything changes.Jake Abrams, a volunteer doctor at the Veterans Medical Services Clinic, doesn’t have much faith in anything other than his work and the vets he cares deeply about. Not shy about voicing his opinions, even to the cops investigating the murder of one of his patients, he annoys Danny with his snarky remarks.However, working the case, she has to rely on Jake to help her find her way around the transient camps under the bridges and in the city’s huge wilderness park. As they work together, their attraction becomes mutual and passionate.But Jake has demons. Like the vets he cares for, he carries scars both mental and physical from his service in the National Guard in Iraq. He fears Danny will turn from him in disgust when she discovers them. She’s afraid his experience in Iraq makes it impossible for him to love someone who does what she does for a living.When the murderer of the homeless vets comes too close to Jake, it’ll be up to Danny to save his life. It’ll be up to their love for each other to save them both.Sensuality Level: Spicy
Believing Again: Book 5 in the Second Chances series
by Peggy BirdAs the youngest woman ever to make detective in the Portland Police Bureau, Danny Hartmann has racked up an impressive record. It doesn’t keep her warm at night, but it does make up for feeling she’s somehow disappointed her family with her career choice. Called to the scene of the murder of a homeless veteran in a transient camp, Danny doesn’t expect it to be anything other than another case she clears.Then she meets the man who made the 9-1-1 call and everything changes.Jake Abrams, a volunteer doctor at the Veterans Medical Services Clinic, doesn’t have much faith in anything other than his work and the vets he cares deeply about. Not shy about voicing his opinions, even to the cops investigating the murder of one of his patients, he annoys Danny with his snarky remarks.However, working the case, she has to rely on Jake to help her find her way around the transient camps under the bridges and in the city’s huge wilderness park. As they work together, their attraction becomes mutual and passionate.But Jake has demons. Like the vets he cares for, he carries scars both mental and physical from his service in the National Guard in Iraq. He fears Danny will turn from him in disgust when she discovers them. She’s afraid his experience in Iraq makes it impossible for him to love someone who does what she does for a living.When the murderer of the homeless vets comes too close to Jake, it’ll be up to Danny to save his life. It’ll be up to their love for each other to save them both.Sensuality Level: Spicy
Believing Bailey
by Linda KageAll Bailey Prescott wants is to wrangle a certain cowboy on campus. She spends most weekends searching the party crowds for him. One night, at a lame frat house, she finds herself trapped in a bathroom and ends up the sole witness to a crime...or not a crime? Bailey’s one small voyeuristic moment has gigantic implications. Now she’s forced to make a choice: forget what she saw and move on, or expose herself in order to save a man from spending years behind bars. Whatever her decision, her testimony is the key to everything. It may even open the door to her happily ever after. That is, if anyone actually believes her. She just wanted to find her cowboy…how did she get mixed up in a mess like this?
Believing Rory
by S. C. WynneWill Rory bring them together or stand between them? Eighteen-year-old Lane Graham has always relied on his braver, more confident buddy, Rory. But Rory's sudden suicide blindsides Lane and sends him into an emotional tailspin. How's he supposed to start college in a few months feeling this damaged? Baron MacDonald knew Rory from playing League of Legends together. He was always intrigued by Lane's online presence, and Rory had promised to set them up. Now that Rory's gone, Baron has to approach Lane on his own. On the surface, Baron and Lane couldn't seem more different. Baron is confident and serious, and Lane is guarded and uncertain. But it's the pain beneath the flesh that binds these two souls together like barbed wire and cement.
Belinda
by Maria EdgeworthWhen Belinda Portman, a sheltered young woman, is sent to live with the worldly and charming Lady Delacour, their blossoming friendship is quickly tested by the lady's paranoia and jealously. And when Belinda departs to live with the Percival family, the rift between the two women seems irreparable. But when Lady Delacour, believing herself terminally ill, calls for Belinda's companionship, the young woman sets her own feelings aside and returns to reconcile with her former friend.
Belinda
by Anne Rampling"Who was she?" That was the first thought that came into my mind when I saw her in the bookstore.<P> Who was she really?<P> She's Belinda. She's sixteen years old. She's the object of one man's ultimate fantasy. And she's one of the most "uniquely sensual and provocative" heroines to emerge from the "fearless" imagination of New York Times bestselling author Anne Rice (writing as Anne Rampling).
Belinda Goes to Bath: Belinda Goes To Bath: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The Second Volume Of The Traveling Matchmaker (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #2)
by M. C. BeatonNew York Times–bestselling author: If anyone can persuade an independent-minded heiress and a marriage-averse marquis to give in to love, it&’s Miss Pym . . . No sooner does traveling matchmaker Miss Pym board her next stagecoach than she finds herself embroiled in the plight of Miss Belinda Earle, a spirited heiress banished to Bath after swearing off the marriage market. When the coach founders near Baddell Castle, and the dashing Marquess of Frenton comes to the rescue, Miss Pym decides to give Fate a hand. Although the austere bachelor disdains romance, his furtive glances towards Belinda prove to Miss Pym that her expert matchmaking will soon turn this star-crossed couple into a heavenly match . . . Originally written under the name Marion Chesney, this is a witty Regency love story by M. C. Beaton, the beloved author of the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. &“A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.&” —Booklist
Belinda Goes to Bath (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #2)
by M.C. BeatonThe second book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. The delightful Miss Hannah Pym returns to the English countryside in search of adventure and romance in distress.No sooner does Miss Pym board her next stagecoach than she finds herself embroiled in the plight of Miss Belinda Earle, a spirited heiress banished to Bath after swearing off the marriage market.When the coach founders near Baddell Castle, and the dashing Marquis of Frenton comes to the rescue, Miss Pym decides to give Fate a hand. Although the austere bachelor disdains romance, his furtive glances towards Belinda prove to Miss Pym that her expert matchmaking will soon turn this star-crossed couple into a heavenly match!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
Belinda Goes to Bath (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #2)
by M.C. BeatonThe second book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. The delightful Miss Hannah Pym returns to the English countryside in search of adventure and romance in distress.No sooner does Miss Pym board her next stagecoach than she finds herself embroiled in the plight of Miss Belinda Earle, a spirited heiress banished to Bath after swearing off the marriage market.When the coach founders near Baddell Castle, and the dashing Marquis of Frenton comes to the rescue, Miss Pym decides to give Fate a hand. Although the austere bachelor disdains romance, his furtive glances towards Belinda prove to Miss Pym that her expert matchmaking will soon turn this star-crossed couple into a heavenly match!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews
Belittled Women
by Amanda SelletSharp and subversive, this delightfully messy YA rom-com offers a sly wink to the classic Little Women, as teenage Jo Porter rebels against living in the shadow of her literary namesake.Lit’s about to hit the fan. Jo Porter has had enough Little Women to last a lifetime. As if being named after the sappiest family in literature wasn’t sufficiently humiliating, Jo’s mom, ahem Marmee, leveled up her Alcott obsession by turning their rambling old house into a sad-sack tourist attraction.Now Jo, along with her siblings, Meg and Bethamy (yes, that’s two March sisters in one), spends all summer acting out sentimental moments at Little Women Live!, where she can feel her soul slowly dying.So when a famed photojournalist arrives to document the show, Jo seizes on the glimpse of another life: artsy, worldly, and fast-paced. It doesn’t hurt that the reporter’s teenage son is also eager to get up close and personal with Jo—to the annoyance of her best friend, aka the boy next door (who is definitely not called Laurie). All Jo wants is for someone to see the person behind the prickliness and pinafores.But when she gets a little too real about her frustration with the family biz, Jo will have to make peace with kitsch and kin before their livelihood suffers a fate worse than Beth.
The Bell Tower of St. Barnabas
by Alice KeatsAt St. Barnabas Academy, there is a legend that if you stand by the bell tower and wish for true love as the midnight chimes ring in Valentine's Day, your wish will come true. Every year, students test the legend, pinning their hopes on a romantic tale passed down through generations. But not Caleb. To Caleb, those stories are just part of a stupid superstition. He's completely uninterested in romance and doesn't want his lifelong best friend, Gabriel, depending on a myth to make his secret crush reciprocate his feelings. But the stories are a little truer than Caleb thought. When Gabriel takes his request to the bell, the result is pink, sparkly, and utterly unaware of the concept of personal space: the wishing fairy Emmeline, whose new mission in life is to fulfill Gabriel's wish--by making Caleb fall in love with him.
Bella: a deliciously upbeat and laugh-out-loud romance from the inimitable multimillion-copy bestselling Jilly Cooper
by Jilly Cooper OBEFall in love with Jilly Cooper, one of Britain's most popular authors, in this upbeat and hilarious rom-com. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes, Dolly Alderton and Jane Fallon will love this perfect cocktail of love, passion, intrigue and suspense...'Jilly is about bringing joy into your life: daft, silly, boozy joy ... There is no one else like Cooper' -- Guardian'The Jane Austen of our time' - HARPERS & QUEEN'Unputdownable' -- Marian Keyes'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' -- Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' -- Helen Fielding'Pure entertainment and a thoroughly enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review'An absolute must!' -- ***** Reader review'Love it this book so much!' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************There was no doubt Bella Parkinson was a success: the most promising actress in London, bright, sexy - and hopelessly scatterbrained - she was taking the town by storm.Rupert Henriques, dashingly handsome and wealthy enough to buy her every theatre in London if she wanted it, couldn't wait to marry her . . .But Bella had a secret in her past - and the one man who knew it was about to come into her life again. Worse, Rupert's sinister cousin Lazlo, for some reason of his own, was trying to prevent her marriage.Before she knew where she was, Bella found herself in real danger . . .
Bella and the Merciless Sheikh (The Balfour Brides #2970)
by Sarah MorganSheikh Zafiq Al-Rashid is furious when his week of solitude is interrupted by Bella Balfour, lost in the desert! While his fierce honor demands he rescue her, the willful heiress is a little less grateful than he'd expected. Zafiq is tempted to leave the spoiled socialite wandering the wilderness...but where would be the challenge in that?He's powerful enough to tame the rebellious beauty. However, when they depart from the seclusion of the oasis, will Zafiq leave the memory of the fiery passion behind or announce to his kingdom that he is taking a queen?
Bella Cove: A Second Chance Romance
by Rochelle KatzmanA woman gets a second chance at love, but her family’s secrets could ruin everything—from the author of Risking Her Heart.Bella Cove toy store owner Kayla Conway has given up everything—graduate school and a fiancé—to spend the past two years taking care of her family in the aftermath of her grandma’s death. More than anything, she wants children of her own, not just the ones that visit her toy shop. But that dream died when she chose her family over her fiancé two years ago.But when ex- fiancé, Gabe Wademan, turns out to be the one who inherited the lease on Kayla’s toy shop, she seizes this chance to win him back . . .Gabe was shattered when Kayla left him to take care of her family, leaving him with nothing more than vague explanations. And he’s not thrilled about being her landlord—and her neighbor. His plan is for the two of them to have as little contact as possible. But Bella Cove is a small town, and old feelings stir to life as their paths cross more frequently.Kayla makes it her mission to show Gabe she’s the same woman he fell in love with back at school—just a little older and a lot braver. And if he gives their relationship a second chance, she promises she’ll never leave him again.But when Gabe gets close to her family, Kayla is terrified that he will discover their secrets. Her heart couldn’t handle losing him a second time—especially since this time it would be forever.