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Unhinged (Chrissy Mcmullen Ser. #9)
by Lois GreimanChrissy McMullen #9 "Dangerously funny stuff." –Janet Evanovich Chrissy McMullen, L.A.’s most death defying psychologist, is madly juggling a couple of too-hot-to-handle beaus, several weirder-than-hell family members, and a plethora of disturbed clients when longtime friend, Micky Goldenstone, is found shot and unresponsive beside a dead adversary. Is Micky a murderer? Or can Chrissy find the culprit before her juggling act crashes to a deadly conclusion? "Lois Greiman is a modern day Dorothy Sayers. Witty as hell, yet talented enough to write like an angel with a broken wing." –Kinky Friedman, author of Ten Little New Yorkers “Sexy…sassy…An entertaining series.” —Mystery Scene “For the Janet Evanovich fans who are craving a protagonist similar to Stephanie Plum.” —Mystery Scene A delightful romp, a laugh on every page." –MaryJanice Davidson "Just what the doctor ordered."--Publishers Weekly
Unhinged
by Rick R. ReedHorror. Romance. The two seem at odds, yet in provocative author Rick R. Reed’s hands, the pair merge like a match made in heaven ... or hell.Prepare for a dark journey into an unhinged world populated by ordinary and extraordinary monsters. Unhinged brings you sometimes chilling, sometimes romantic, sometimes hilarious, but always thought-provoking tales.Among them you’ll find a chilling and redemptive ghost story, a most unusual and shocking first meeting for two lovers, a story revolving around one of the 20th Century’s most horrific serial killers, and a darkly comic take on the vampire mythos. This collection will make your heart race with passion ... in all its forms.Contains the stories: Echoes, How I Met My Man, The Man from Milwaukee, Sluggo Snares a Vampire, The Ghost in #9, and Incubus.
El único recuerdo de Flora Banks
by Emily BarrTodos recordamos nuestro primer beso.A Flora Banks es el único recuerdo que le queda. Desde que la operaron del cerebro a los diez años, Flora Banks sufre un extraño tipo de amnesia: su mente no es capaz de recordar más allá de un par de horas. Hasta que un día, la imagen de un beso furtivo con Drake, el exnovio de su mejor amiga, surge de su memoria de forma casi milagrosa, un indicio esperanzador de que su mente podría funcionar con normalidad. Así que, cuando recibe un correo electrónico en el que Drake le propone que se encuentren en Noruega para contemplar el sol de medianoche, Flora se lanza a la aventura sin dudarlo, con la ilusión de volver a ser ella misma. Sin embargo, desde el momento en que llega a las islas Svalbard, todo resulta muy distinto a lo imaginado, y Flora tendrá que hacer honor al lema que lleva tatuado en la mano, «sé valiente», para asumir una verdad nada fácil de asimilar. Reseñas:«Un thriller psicológico que atrapa al lector, con una espléndida heroína: extravagante, vulnerable y valiente.»The Bookseller «Sencillamente soberbia; a la vez ingeniosa y enternecedora. Flora es un encanto.»Irish Examiner «Un libro vertiginoso, apasionante, que deja huella en las emociones del lector.»The Guardian
Unknown – Identità Segreta
by Lexy Timms Mia LeoniLa vita è cambiata radicalmente per Leslie. Suo marito è stato sconfitto dal cancro e per lei è arrivato il momento di ricominciare a vivere. Trasferendosi dall’altra parte del paese, Leslie impiega mesi per comprendere che cosa voglia davvero per il suo futuro. Dedicando tutta se stessa alla serie di libri che l’ha resa famosa, diventa una reclusa che scrive sotto uno pseudonimo. Tuttavia, Leslie sente che nella sua vita manchino quel romanticismo e passione che ha sempre desiderato e adesso è pronta ad andare avanti. Prima di quanto possa immaginare, Cupido arriva sotto forma di un bellissimo attore che non ha idea lei sia un’autrice di successo. Comunque, anche lui nasconde qualcosa. È possibile amare di nuovo dopo aver perduto il vero amore? * Primo volume della Serie Identità Segreta *
The Unlikelies
by Carrie Firestone<p>Rising high school senior Sadie is bracing herself for a long, lonely, and boring summer. But things take an unexpected turn when she steps in to help rescue a baby in distress and a video of her good deed goes viral. <p>Suddenly internet-famous, Sadie's summer changes for the better when she's introduced to other "hometown heroes." These five very different teens form an unlikely alliance to secretly right local wrongs, but when they try to help a heroin-using friend, they get in over their heads and discover that there might be truth in the saying "no good deed goes unpunished." Can Sadie and her new friends make it through the summer with their friendships--and anonymity--intact? <p>This rich and thought-provoking novel takes on timely issues and timeless experiences with a winning combination of romance, humor, and wisdom. </p>
An Unlikely Daddy: An Unlikely Daddy A Dog And A Diamond The Doctor's Runaway Fiancée (Conard County: The Next Generation #30)
by Rachel LeeIn love with his best friend's wife...and baby Keeping a promise to a dead man isn't easy. But Ryker Tremaine is determined to keep his word and make amends to his late friend's wife. When Ryker meets lovely, pregnant Marisa Hayes, she's still grieving. She doesn't believe the official report of her husband's death. And Marisa believes Ryker has the answers she craves. Bound by secrecy, the hunky CIA operative tries to help Marisa find a sense of normalcy...and uncovers a sizzling attraction! As Ryker discovers the richness of life back on the grid, old secrets threaten. Marisa still seeks answers and Ryker knows if he tells her the truth about her husband's death-and his role in it-Marisa and her baby may be lost to him forever...
An Unlikely Debutante
by Laura MartinThe marquess’s fair ladyLord Alexander Whitemore would rather train racehorses than take unconventional but beguiling Lina Lock from gypsy dancer to perfect debutante. However, to win a wager, he’s willing to try!Lina is tired of fairs and fortune-telling. So when Alex’s unusual proposition comes just in time to get her out of hot water, she seizes the opportunity. Skeptical of the aristocracy, Lina must curb her rebellious instincts as she’s swept up into Alex’s world and the unexpected passion he awakens in her…
An Unlikely Mother: The Nanny's Temporary Triplets Her Cherokee Groom An Unlikely Mother The Marshal's Mission
by Danica FavoriteBound by a Child Hoping to overcome her reputation as Leadville, Colorado's biggest gossip, wealthy socialite Flora Montgomery offers to help a miner care for an abandoned child. But her growing affection for the sweet boy's handsome rescuer could be a problem. Especially since her parents insist she must marry for money. Undercover mine owner George Baxter is digging himself into a dilemma. The once-spoiled Flora has become a delightful, generous woman, and she'll be devastated by his deception. Yet if he can't discover who's sabotaging the mine, George will lose any chance of making a home for Flora and Pierre. Can the little boy who holds both their hearts help them lay claim to a new dream of family?
An Unlocked Mind (Secrets Ser. #2)
by K. C. Wells Parker WilliamsSecrets: Book TwoRob Daniels is determined to prove to himself that his brother Alex got it wrong. Alex believes he found love through BDSM; Rob is certain that’s not possible. He even makes several visits to a London club to prove his point. But when he attends the grand opening of Secrets, Rob gets a shock, one that has him fleeing, vowing never to return—until he does… and runs into the brick wall that is Dom Vic Prentiss. As first meetings go, theirs is a disaster. The more time he spends around Rob, the more convinced Vic becomes of two things—one, something is eating away at Rob, and two, he’s looking for something. Every instinct tells Vic to help him, but trying to unlock the secrets hidden in Rob’s mind requires a key. All Vic has to do is find it. Because maybe then he’ll get to see the real Rob, the man who’s scared to let go….
Unlocking His Shutter
by River MitchellShutter, a man shrouding in darkness, leads a solitary life. One he is content with, until he witness’s his nephew, Fear, fall in love. Shutter sees what life could be like if he follows the light and opens his heart.Drake, a man with a mysterious past, has been accepted into a family that helps him escape the nightmares of his childhood. Together they face every obstacle and with the help of a loving, yet crazy family, they are forced to walk through hell to get to the future they both deserve. It’s not an easy journey to their happily ever after but once there, both men know it was worth every single step.
An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities #2)
by Kj CharlesIn the sordid streets of Victorian London, unwanted desire flares between two bitter enemies brought together by a deadly secret. Crusading journalist Nathaniel Roy is determined to expose spiritualists who exploit the grief of bereaved and vulnerable people. First on his list is the so-called Seer of London, Justin Lazarus. Nathaniel expects him to be a cheap, heartless fraud. He doesn’t expect to meet a man with a sinful smile and the eyes of a fallen angel—or that a shameless swindler will spark his desires for the first time in years. Justin feels no remorse for the lies he spins during his séances. His gullible clients simply bore him. Hostile, disbelieving, utterly irresistible Nathaniel is a fascinating challenge. And as their battle of wills and wits heats up, Justin finds he can’t stop thinking about the man who’s determined to ruin him. But Justin and Nathaniel are linked by more than their fast-growing obsession with one another. They are both caught up in an aristocratic family’s secrets, and Justin holds information that could be lethal. As killers, fanatics, and fog close in, Nathaniel is the only man Justin can trust—and, perhaps, the only man he could love. Don’t miss any of the captivating Sins of the Cities novels: AN UNSEEN ATTRACTION | AN UNNATURAL VICE And look for the Society of Gentlemen series by K. J. Charles: A FASHIONABLE INDULGENCE | THE RUIN OF GABRIEL ASHLEIGH | A SEDITIOUS AFFAIR | A GENTLEMAN’S POSITION “The Regency period gets more rakish than ever in the Society of Gentlemen series. I’ll read anything K. J. Charles writes!”—New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce “K. J. Charles has long been one of my favorite authors.”—USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer “Charles has built a reputation for tight, enthralling plots.”—Publishers Weekly Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Uno dei tre
by Lucy Morton Silvia Cipriani“E ci restano solo questi. I ricordi. Solo i ricordi. Viviamo tutta la vita di e per i ricordi.” Non è un buon momento per Jean e neanche per sua figlia, April. L’amore della vita di entrambe è appena morto e loro sanno che non importa quanto tempo potrà passare, non lo dimenticheranno mai. Quando sembra che la piccola April, otto anni, non riesca a superarlo, Jean coglie il momento giusto per iniziare un gioco nuovo: raccontare alla figlia come ha incontrato suo padre e vedere se riesce a scoprire, tra tre candidati diversi con cui ha avuto una storia, con chi è rimasta fino alla fine. “E di nuovo tornò a sentirsi sola in presenza della sua eterna antagonista: la vita.” - Virginia Woolf Passato e presente si fondono in una storia davvero toccante sulla vita, l'amore e il destino.
Uno - Memorias de un Gigoló
by Livia Ellis Cinta Garcia de la RosaOliver Adair disfruta de una vida de mujeres (y a veces hombres), viajes, y sexo. Desgraciadamente, esas cosas cuestan dinero, y dinero es algo de lo que no dispone en abundancia. Cuando se le ofrece la oportunidad de recibir un salario por hacer lo que le encanta, de buen grado firma para convertirse en gigoló. Oliver descubre rápidamente que, en este mundillo, no solo es conveniente ser un hombre al estilo de James Bond, sino que es algo que se espera de él. Aceptando su masculina sexualidad, se hace famoso en el mundo de los gigolós.
Uno scheletro sepolto (Serie Scheletri #2)
by Kim Fielding N. A. M.Seguito di Un buono scheletroSerie Scheletri, Libro 2Non esiste un manuale per i lupi mannari, e nemmeno una guida per due uomini che si imbarcano in una storia d’amore. Sono passate alcune settimane da quando l’architetto Dylan Warner ha confessato al tuttofare Chris Nock di essere un mutaforma e lo ha salvato da Andy, il folle lupo mannaro responsabile della sua licantropia. Dylan e Chris si stanno ora dedicando sia a ristrutturare la casa di Dylan, sia a rafforzare le fondamenta del loro rapporto. Provengono da percorsi di vita molto diversi e nessuno dei due ha mai avuto una relazione importante. Riuscire a far funzionare la loro unione è già abbastanza difficile, anche volendo sorvolare su quel che succede a Dylan a ogni luna piena. A complicare la situazione, un fantasma infesta la casa di Dylan e nelle vite della nuova coppia riaffiorano scheletri che credevano sepolti. Dylan deve fronteggiare le conseguenze dell’uccisione di Andy e Chris continua a soffrire degli strascichi di un’infanzia difficile. Nel tentativo di sbarazzarsi del fantasma, Dylan riallaccia vecchie amicizie e si espone a nuovi pericoli. Intanto, il padre di Chris ricompare inaspettatamente nella sua vita, facendo riaffiorare emozioni sopite. Se Dylan e Chris vorranno costruire una relazione duratura, dovranno trovare la determinazione per affrontare ogni sfida.
Unorthodox: A Kendra Spark Novel (A Kendra Spark Novel #1)
by S. Peters DavisKendra Spark, suspense-mystery romance author and communicator with the dead, Jenna Powers. FBI criminal analyst and estranged best friend of Kendra, gets ghosticized in a fatal accident before relaying all the details of the FBI killer case, and Derek Knight, a dedicated FBI Special Task Force agent, all come together on this horrifying case. The investigation into the FBI agent killings continues as Kendra, Jenna (yes, even after death), and Derek work together on the case before Director of the Special Task Force Jackson Powers’ number is up. He’s Jenna’s father and the end-game of the killer’s target list. Somehow the elusive killer remains undetected, until Kendra’s unique ability produces results and a final possibility at stopping his killing spree before it’s too late.
Unraveling
by Sara Ella“A sequel that outshines its already brilliant predecessor.” —Nadine Brandes, award-winning author of the Out of Time trilogyWhat happens when happily ever after starts to unravel?Eliyana Ember doesn’t believe in true love. Not anymore. After defeating her grandfather and saving the Second Reflection, El only trusts what’s right in front of her. The tangible. The real. Not some unexplained Kiss of Infinity she once shared with the ghost of a boy she’s trying to forget. She has more important things to worry about—like becoming queen of the Second Reflection, a role she is so not prepared to fill.Now that the Verity is intertwined with her soul and Joshua’s finally by her side, El is ready to learn more about her mysterious birth land, the land she now rules. So why does she feel like something—or someone—is missing?When the thresholds begin to drain and the Callings, those powerful magical gifts, begin to fail, El wonders if her link to Ky Rhyen may have something to do with it. For light and darkness cannot coexist. She needs answers before the Callings disappear altogether. Can El find a way to sever her connection to Ky and save the Reflections—and keep herself from falling for him in the process?
An Unseen Attraction (Sins of the Cities #1)
by Kj CharlesLodging-house keeper Clem Talleyfer prefers a quiet life. He’s happy with his hobbies, his work—and especially with his lodger Rowley Green, who becomes a friend over their long fireside evenings together. If only neat, precise, irresistible Mr. Green were interested in more than friendship. . . . <p><p> Rowley just wants to be left alone—at least until he meets Clem, with his odd, charming ways and his glorious eyes. Two quiet men, lodging in the same house, coming to an understanding . . . it could be perfect. Then the brutally murdered corpse of another lodger is dumped on their doorstep and their peaceful life is shattered. <p> Now Clem and Rowley find themselves caught up in a mystery, threatened on all sides by violent men, with a deadly London fog closing in on them. If they’re to see their way through, the pair must learn to share their secrets—and their hearts.
Unsicherheit
by Mari Hegger Gabriele M SchmittEs war nur ein weiterer normaler Tag in der perfekten Leben von Peter Conell, bis ein verzweifelter Mann Rache in Ihrem Leben stellt sich ihm gegenüber eine Waffe zeigt, fragt der Mann, den Sie eine Frage ihn verlassen eine große Unsicherheit gegenüber : "Oder Sie töten oder töten Sie mich. "
Unstoppable
by Heather LongJoss Archer Codename: Lieutenant Abilities: Soldier, Security Specialist, Private Contractor Mission: Identify and Capture Bio-Enhanced Humans A private contractor with military experience, retired Army Lieutenant Joss Archer took a job where she thought she could make a difference. In her world, superheroes wear dog tags, not capes. Dedicated to defending her nation and loyal to a fault, she is ready to resist any manipulation when she’s captured by what she believes are bio-enhanced mercenaries. The more she learns who her bosses are working for, the more she realizes she may be on the wrong side of this war… Drake Codename: Tank Abilities: Enhanced strength and impenetrable skin Mission: Locate Michael & Rex A man on a mission, Drake has never questioned their goals in traveling through time to prevent the horrible world he and the other Boomers grew up in from ever coming to pass…until now. His fellow Boomers are pairing off, but worse, they are making emotional decisions regarding their mates’ safety over and above the mission. Betrayed, now the Boomers are missing two of their own, stuck tending to a violently wounded hero who hates them all, and Drake has to not only protect his captain’s lady, but he has to break the soldier they captured to find out where his people are… What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? He’s about to find out.
An Unsuitable Heir
by Kj CharlesA private detective finds passion, danger, and the love of a lifetime when he hunts down a lost earl in Victorian London. On the trail of an aristocrat’s secret son, enquiry agent Mark Braglewicz finds his quarry in a music hall, performing as a trapeze artist with his twin sister. Graceful, beautiful, elusive, and strong, Pen Starling is like nobody Mark’s ever met—and everything he’s ever wanted. But the long-haired acrobat has an earldom and a fortune to claim. Pen doesn’t want to live as any sort of man, least of all a nobleman. The thought of being wealthy, titled, and always in the public eye is horrifying. He likes his life now—his days on the trapeze, his nights with Mark. And he won’t be pushed into taking a title that would destroy his soul. But there’s a killer stalking London’s foggy streets, and more lives than just Pen’s are at risk. Mark decides he must force the reluctant heir from music hall to manor house, to save Pen’s neck. Betrayed by the one man he thought he could trust, Pen never wants to see his lover again. But when the killer comes after him, Pen must find a way to forgive—or he might not live long enough for Mark to make amends. Don’t miss any of the captivating Sins of the Cities novels: AN UNSEEN ATTRACTION | AN UNNATURAL VICE | AN UNSUITABLE HEIR “The writing is witty and captivating and the worldbuilding is meticulous as [KJ Charles] brings to life a richly diverse London, from dusty taxidermist shops to riotous acrobat shows.”—RT Book Reviews, on An Unseen Attraction “A plot that’s unabashed pulp, made poignant by its effects on the two bruised souls at its center.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on An Unseen Attraction And look for the enticing Society of Gentlemen series by KJ Charles: THE RUIN OF GABRIEL ASHLEIGH | A FASHIONABLE INDULGENCE | A SEDITIOUS AFFAIR | A GENTLEMAN’S POSITION “I’ll read anything KJ Charles writes!”—New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce “KJ Charles has long been one of my favorite authors.”—USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
An Unsuitable Marriage: An emotional page turner, perfect for fans of Hilary Boyd
by Colette DartfordHusbands and wives, mothers and sons, love and betrayal - perfect for fans of Joanna Trollope and Hilary BoydCould your marriage survive the ultimate betrayal? A sharp and emotional novel of a family under pressure, perfect for fans of Joanna Trollope and Hilary Boyd. Olivia had everything - a loving husband in Geoffrey, a thoughtful and intelligent son in Edward and a beautiful home in the Somerset countryside. But all that changed when Geoffrey's business went under. Now penniless and homeless, Geoffrey is living with his recently widowed mother, whilst Olivia has been forced to work as a housemistress at her son's elite boarding school. With their marriage under intolerable strain, Geoffrey makes a mistake - one that has devastating consequences for the guilty and innocent alike . . . 'This smart and emotional family drama will grab you from its shocking first few opening lines, and keep you enthralled to the very end. Clear a Sunday and devour it' Heat magazine 'A moving dissection of a marriage under unbearable pressure, set in rural Somerset: an 'Aga saga' for our times' The Lady 'A moving and engaging debut novel . . . shortens the dark nights' Santa Montefiore, on Learning to Speak American 'A heartrending story, well-told, about coping with unimaginable loss. Dartford evokes strong, sympathetic characters while writing fluently and from the heart. I raced through it.' Hilary Boyd, on Learning to Speak American
The Untamed Vampire (Last True Vampire series #4)
by Kate BaxterWILD AT HEARTChelle is not your typical vampire. Turned not with a bite but an age-old magic, she’s the only one of her kind—and more powerful than most. Still adjusting to her endless thirst and lethal fangs, she’s desperate to discover what sets her apart. When she encounters a brutally virile alpha werewolf, she soon learns that she’s not immune to the mating call—and her own primal longing…The leader of the ancient Forkbeard pack, Gunnar is stunned by Chelle’s lush beauty. The wild wolf inside him howls for her, but unions between vampire and werewolf are strictly taboo—even if their clans weren’t on the verge of war. Desire has never been so dangerous…but, as a malevolent new power rises, Chelle and Gunnar face an even more frightening threat. Together, they might find a way to save their clans. But can they claim their passion, in The Untamed Vampire by Kate Baxter.
The Untamed Vampire: Last True Vampire 4 (Last True Vampire #6)
by Kate BaxterThe Untamed Vampire is the fourth novel in Kate Baxter's fiercely sexy, deadly Last True Vampire series. An unforgettable, intensely emotional, and hot series for fans of Bella Forrest, J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh and Lara Adrian.Centuries ago, the vampire race was almost destroyed. Now, salvation rests upon one - the last true vampire.Chelle is not your typical vampire. Turned not with a bite but an age-old magic, she's the only one of her kind - and more powerful than most. Still adjusting to her endless thirst and lethal fangs, she's desperate to discover what sets her apart. When she encounters a brutally virile alpha werewolf, she soon learns that she's not immune to the mating call - and her own primal longing...The leader of the ancient Forkbeard pack, Gunnar is stunned by Chelle's lush beauty. The wild wolf inside him howls for her, but unions between vampire and werewolf are strictly taboo - even if their clans weren't on the verge of war. Desire has never been so dangerous...but, as a malevolent new power rises, Chelle and Gunnar face an even more frightening threat. Together, they might find a way to save their clans. But can they claim their passion...Addicted to the wild world of the Last True Vampire? Don't miss the earlier books in the series, The Last True Vampire, The Warrior Vampire and The Dark Vampire.
Until It Fades: A Novel
by K. A. Tucker“Touching and complex…Tucker unerringly hits all the high notes of romance—the spark, the emotional depth, the mental and physical struggles—while creating a couple who seem perfectly attuned even when they are in conflict.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)Twenty-four-year-old truck stop waitress and single mother Catherine Wright has simple goals: to give her five-year-old daughter a happy life and to never again be the talk of the town in Balsam, Pennsylvania (population three thousand outside of tourist season). And then one foggy night, on a lonely road back from another failed date, Catherine saves a man’s life. It isn’t until after the police have arrived that Catherine realizes exactly who it is she has rescued: Brett Madden, hockey icon and media darling. Catherine has already had her fifteen minutes of fame and the last thing she wants is to have her past dragged back into the spotlight, only this time on a national stage. So she hides her identity. It works. For a time. But when she finds the man she saved standing on her doorstep, desperate to thank her, all that changes. There’s an immediate connection, and it’s more electric than the bond of two people who endured a traumatic event. It’s something neither of them expected. Something that Catherine isn’t sure she can handle; something she is afraid to trust. Because how long can an extraordinary man like Brett be interested in an ordinary woman like Catherine...before the spark fades?
Until the Ride Stops
by Amie DenmanShe won't stop until she finds the truth Caroline Bennett is not looking for a summer romance. As a police officer at Starlight Point amusement park, she's got more important things to worry about, like solving a cold case involving a girl's mysterious death thirty years ago. Construction engineer Matt Dunbar is one of the few people who'll talk about the incident, but even he's not eager to dig up the past. Matt's working on a new state-of-the-art roller coaster-a project that could make or break his career-yet he still finds time for Caroline. As the end of summer approaches, her investigation implicates Matt's company, and she has to choose: justice or the funny, charming man she's falling for.