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Bon Appetit
by Sandra ByrdPastries, Paris and romance-Lexi's adventure has just begun!Lexi Stuart is risking it all. Saying au revoir to the security of home, her job, and could-be boyfriend Dan, Lexi embarks on a culinary adventure in France to fulfill her life dream of becoming a pastry chef. As she settles into her new home in the village of Presque le Chateau to study and work in a local bakery, her twenty-something optimism meets resistance in the seemingly crusty nature of the people and culture around her. Determined to gain her footing, she finds a church, meets a new friend, and makes the acquaintance of a child named Celine-as well as Celine's attractive, widowed father, Philippe. Even Patricia, the gruff pastry cook, shows a softer side as she mentors Lexi in the art of baking.As Lexi lives her dream, the only thing she has to do is choose from the array in life's patisserie display window: her familiar home, friends, and family in Seattle or her new life in France. Lexi discovers that as she leans more on God the choices become a little clearer- and making them, well, c'est la vie!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Bond of Darkness
by Diane WhitesideThe national bestselling ?master of erotic prose?(Booklist) delivers the third and final novel in her acclaimed erotic vampire trilogy. For 150 years, Ethan Templeton has happily followed Don Rafael Perez, vampire patron of Texas. But now Ethan has fallen in love with Stephanie Darling?known as Steve?a Texas Ranger and mere mortal. Unfortunately, a future with Steve is impossible. Because if Ethan turns her into a vampire, the price is execution by Don Rafael?the only one allowed to create vampires in Texas. But working together to stop a serial killer makes Ethan reconsider the price of forever, especially with Steve?s life suddenly in danger. He can?t help but think it?s worth the gamble?especially if it means he?ll save the life of the woman he loves. But will Steve agree?or will she refuse her one chance at eternal life, lust, and love?
Bond of Fire
by Diane WhitesideVampires Jean-Marie St. Just and Hélène d?Agelet have loved each other for centuries. But now Hélène finds her passion for Jean-Marie threatened once again, this time by an unsettled family legacy of revenge.
Bonsai: A Novel
by Carolina De Robertis Alejandro Zambra"Winner of Chile's Literary Critics' Award for Best Novel" Hailed as a great Latin American literary event, this stylistically innovative, elliptically told tale of a young man and his love who mysteriously disappears is, as the narrator tells us, "a simple story that becomes complicated." Through both the distance and closeness of these young lovers, Alejandro Zambra brilliantly explores the relationship between art, love, and life. Bonsai is accessible yet profound--as one critic in Chile's Capital newspaper put it, "Brief as a sigh and forceful as a blow."series, The Art of the Novella, each book is a beautifully packaged and inexpensive volume meant to celebrate the form and its practitioners.
The Book of Scandal
by Julia LondonThis first in a &“lusciously sensual and delightfully witty&” (Booklist) Regency romance series from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Julia London follows an estranged couple finding love amidst scandal.Known as the Libertine of Lindsey, Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsey, is notorious for his disgraceful ways with women. But when he hears rumors that his estranged wife, Evelyn, is about to be named in the Princess of Wales&’s infamous Book of Scandal, he has no choice but to remove her from London to protect them both—even if it&’s against her wishes. Evelyn has no affection for the man who broke her heart years ago, but she is also no longer the naïve young girl he married. Her reluctant reunion with Nathan quickly turns into a battle of wills that lays bare the passion that still burns between then. But the two have powerful adversaries who would like nothing more than to see them torn apart and soon, Nathan must do everything he can to prove to the world and to Evelyn that she is not only his wife, but the woman he loves.
The Boomerang Kid: A Novel
by Jay QuinnIn The Boomerang Kid, Maura Ostryder is coming into her own, professionally and privately, as she begins her fifty-first year. Maura has always been the master of her own life and has reared her son, Kai (named for the Hawaiian word for sea) to be the same way. But now a grown Kai has come home, having fled emotional attachments to both a young man and a young woman, bringing with him his addiction to painkillers. Suddenly Maura&’s maternal streak is reawakened as she battles to bring Kai back from the brink of self-destruction. Vivid and lyrical, this is an emotional tale of the unbreakable bond between mother and son. Jay Quinn&’s Lambda-nominated novels transcend traditional gay fiction, exploring universal issues of marriage, aging parents, addiction, and attraction, all while presenting unique characters and page-turning drama. Don&’t miss any of Quinn&’s novels: Metes and Bounds, Back Where He Started, The Good Neighbor, The Beloved Son, and The Boomerang Kid.
The Boomerang Kid: A Novel
by Jay QuinnIn The Boomerang Kid, Maura Ostryder is coming into her own, professionally and privately, as she begins her fifty-first year. Maura has always been the master of her own life and has reared her son, Kai (named for the Hawaiian word for sea) to be the same way. But now a grown Kai has come home, having fled emotional attachments to both a young man and a young woman, bringing with him his addiction to painkillers. Suddenly Maura&’s maternal streak is reawakened as she battles to bring Kai back from the brink of self-destruction. Vivid and lyrical, this is an emotional tale of the unbreakable bond between mother and son. Jay Quinn&’s Lambda-nominated novels transcend traditional gay fiction, exploring universal issues of marriage, aging parents, addiction, and attraction, all while presenting unique characters and page-turning drama. Don&’t miss any of Quinn&’s novels: Metes and Bounds, Back Where He Started, The Good Neighbor, The Beloved Son, and The Boomerang Kid.
Border Lass (Border Trilogy #2)
by Amanda ScottA woman locked in her past and the fierce knight determined to set her free...Amanda Scott returns readers to the fourteenth century Scottish Borders, when men battled sword against sword and the hills echoed with the thunder of a thousand hooves.Unfit for marriage? Young, fair, yet mistrustful of men, Amalie Murray harbors a secret--one that could keep her single for life. At the coronation of the King of Scots, she overhears the plotting of a terrifying act...and virtually falls into the arms of Sir Garth Napier. Moved by her plight, Garth knows she now desperately needs protection--especially from her own stubbornness. Their unexpected passion and desire make Garth coax the truth out of Amalie, and make him more determined than ever to keep her safe. For though Amalie may be an "inappropriate bride," she's a woman he would gladly die for.
The Border Lord
by Sophia JamesOrdered to marry, Laird Lachlan Kerr thought a betrothal to homely, timid Lady Grace Stanton was hardly worth the trouble of protest. Yet, despite everything, he found there was something about her that was...brave. All his life he had been surrounded by betrayal, and this woman, who believed there was still goodness in him, was special indeed.Grace knew that the safety of her home depended on her betrothal-signed, sealed and delivered! Lachlan's strength and unexpected care of her were dangerously appealing. She could fall for this man with secrets in his eyes....
Border Wedding (Border Trilogy #2)
by Amanda ScottCaptured in 1388 in the act of stealing back his own cattle, young Sir William Scott faces hanging, then gets one other choice--to marry immediately his captor's eldest daughter, the lady Margaret Murray, known by all as Muckle-Mouth Meggie. With the line between England and Scotland shifting daily, the Earl of Douglas wants to win back every inch of Scotland that the English have claimed; whereas the equally powerful English Percies (under Hotspur) want to win back the land between Northumberland and Edinburgh; and the Murray family is caught in the middle, shifting its alliances to try to survive. Uncertain whether she is English or Scottish and abruptly married to Sir William who is staunchly loyal to the cause of Scottish independence but who also has promised he'll never take up arms against her family, Meg Murray learns two things: first, Will's word is his bond; second, her favorite brother is spying on Douglas for Hotspur. As Sir Will faces the dilemma of honoring his word to the unscrupulous Murray without betraying Douglas, Meg must choose between betraying the husband with whom she is rapidly falling in love, or betraying her own family and best-loved brother.
The Borrowed Bride
by Elizabeth Lane"We're going to have a child. You need to come home so we can get married."So wrote Hannah Gustavson to her childhood sweetheart, the father of her baby. But with no response, she was forced to marry another man...her lover's brother.Tall, handsome and honorable, Judd Seavers could make any woman's heart race. Hannah was no exception, and she was awed by the ex-soldier who gave her his name.A forbidden love as grand as the Rockies crested between them. But a shadow loomed. Would the baby's father come home? And if he did, would Judd return his borrowed bride?
El bosque de Hollow: Trilogía Signo Del Siete (ii) (Trilogía Signo del Siete #Volumen 2)
by Nora RobertsNo te pierdas la segunda entrega de la trilogía «Signo del Siete» de Nora Roberts. Hawkins Hollow, Maryland, una ciudad idílica donde tres muchachos no solo comparten su fecha de nacimiento -el 7 de julio de 1977-, sino también un inocente ritual de amistad que desencadenó el mal, cambiando el curso de sus vidas y amenazando a todo aquello que conocen y que aman. En el pequeño pueblo de Hawkins Hollow, tres amigos que comparten fecha de cumpleaños se adentraron sigilosamente en el bosque para dormir fuera de casa. Pero una noche de celebración adolescente se convirtió en una pesadilla cuando su juramento de hermandad de sangre liberó una maldición de más de trescientos años. Veintiún años más tarde, Fox O'Dell y sus amigos ha visto cómo su ciudad sufría cada siete años una plaga de una semana de duración de inexplicables sucesos malignos. Con el reloj corriendo hacia la siguiente fecha maléfica, alguien más se ha interesado por el folclore de la población. La directora de una boutique de Nueva York, Layla Darnell, es arrastrada a Hawkins Hollow por razones que no es capaz de explicar, pero los recientes ataques contra su vida le dejan claro que está involucrada de alguna forma. Y aunque Fox trata de mantener una distancia profesional, su interés por Layla ya se ha convertido también en algo personal...
A Boss Beyond Compare
by Dianne DrakeIn her boss's special care Dedicated doctor Grant Makela faces a fight to save his clinic from a faceless medical corporation. Meeting beautiful holidaymaker Susan Cantwell is a bright spot in his day - until she turns out to be from the company in question. . . Their reluctant attraction is mutual, and Susan finds herself agreeing to his proposal: to work at the clinic and see how important it is. As Susan and Grant work side by side, Susan realises that this amazing Hawaiian doctor has given her courage to follow her heart - even if that means staying at the clinic. . . and staying with Grant! Top Notch Docs He's not just the boss, he's the best there is!
The Boss's Bedroom Agenda
by Nicola MarshThe instant Beth Walker comes face-to-face with her new boss--tall, tanned and incredibly toned Aidan Voss--they can't take their eyes off one another.CEO Aidan has one rule of business: keep his personal life out of the office! But is Beth the exception to the rule? He may not be able to offer her any more than a hot-and-steamy fling, but he's a master of seduction--and he's moved Beth to the top of his to-do list....
The Boss's Christmas Proposal
by Allison LeighGreg Sherman was determined to make the newest addition to the TAKA-Hanson hotel empire a resounding success. Then the hardworking manager met the newest addition to his team: Kimiko Taka, the boss's daughter. She was gorgeous, free-spirited. . . and strictly off-limits. When Kimi decided to learn the family business from the ground up, the hotel heiress didn't realize her new job came with an irresistible boss! Greg might have decided that business and pleasure don't mix, but Kimi had already made up her mind about the gift she wanted this special holiday season: a proposal from the man she loved!
The Boss's Unconventional Assistant
by Jennie AdamsSophia Gable is anything but conventional, and multimillionaire Grey Barlow knows this the second he meets her. With her bright clothes, and even brighter outlook on life, Sophia is no ordinary PA! And Grey is beginning to wonder why he's hired her. . . Sophia is nervous about her first temporary assignment, and falling for her boss is the last thing she needs. But how can she not want to get personal with broodingly handsome Grey? He may not be the commitment type, but she has a warm, generous heart that may be just what this grumbly boss needs!
Bought: One Night, One Marriage
by Natalie AndersonWhen Cally wins a date with sexy tycoon Blake McKay, she's mortified! Aware of her plain looks, she steers clear of good-looking men--and this guy is way off the handsome scale. . . . Blake can see there's a fiery, passionate woman beneath Cally's cool exterior, so he buys another date with her. This time he's going to be calling the shots, and he'll give her a night she'll never forget! But neither has bargained on one night becoming one marriage. . . .
Bought: Capelli's Captive Virgin Sold To The Enemy The Vásquez Mistress Bought: The Greek's Innocent Virgin (The Greek Tycoons #15)
by Sarah MorganA Greek billionaire meets his match in a “terrific heroine” who “shines with her beliefs and strong will”—from the USA Today–bestselling author (RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars).2008 Reviewers’ Choice Award Nominee—Romantic TimesAt Angelos Zouvelekis’s command, café waitress Chantal will play the part of his bride-to-be. He will shower her with exquisite jewels and silks—and she will repay him in kind . . .He wants his recompense in the bedroom. Angelos worships Chantal’s body, although he thinks she’s a devious gold digger. But his arrogance is shattered when he discovers Chantal is a virgin . . . Angelos bought this innocent, and now he intends to keep her—whatever the cost!Praise for Sarah Morgan“A masterful storyteller.” —Booklist“Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times–bestselling author“Escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart.” —Katie Marsh, author of Unbreak Your Heart
Bought For Her Baby Bundle
by Melanie Milburne Susan Stephens Maggie Cox Elizabeth PowerIn the union between a man and a woman, a baby should be the ultimate blessing. But when wealth and power are added to the mix, a child--and love itself--can become a major complication. In these heartwrenching, dramatic tales of passion and possession among the elite, four wealthy, influential men who've lost touch with their own hearts must learn to love...and trust...the women in their lives in order to embrace fatherhood and discover the joys of family life. Thrill to the drama and romance of these classic stories from Harlequin Presents. Bundle includes The Marciano Love-Child by Melanie Milburne, Desert King, Pregnant Mistress by Susan Stephens, The Italian's Pregnancy Proposal by Maggie Cox and Blackmailed for Her Baby by Elizabeth Power.
Bought for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure (Ruthless Ser. #3)
by Emma DarcyUSA Today–Bestselling Author: A bargain of passionate desire threatens to consume two lost souls.Jack Maguire was turned away from his father’s house and has never forgotten that day—or how much he wanted his stepsister, Sally. Now a billionaire tycoon, by a twist of fate Jack’s inherited his father’s property—and has an opportunity to get revenge.Jack has a bargain to make with Sally, who has grown into a beautiful, desirable woman. She can keep her beloved house—if she will be his mistress on weekends.
Bought for the Frenchman's Pleasure (Quinn Siblings #35)
by Abby GreenFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, a sexy international romance set in the fashion world about enemies who become lovers.As a top model, Sorcha Murphy commands a high price. But a terrible, hidden secret is about to return to haunt her.Romain de Valois knows Sorcha is damaged goods—her hedonistic reputation speaks for itself. But he wants her for one final assignment, and he’s prepared to pay. Romain believes Sorcha hasn’t changed her ways, and decides to change the deal: her paycheck will be recouped in the bedroom!
Bought for the Sicilian Billionaire's Bed (Mistress To A Millionaire Ser. #2789)
by Sharon KendrickTo get the hordes of predatory women off his back, billionaire Salvatore Cardini impulsively asks his petite office cleaner to be his convenient mistress!Jessica reluctantly agrees--who would say no to such an incredibly attractive and commanding man? But he is on the international rich list, with a glamorous lifestyle to match, while she has to work two jobs just to survive. What she hasn't realized is her role isn't just to be on his arm in public--but to be his mistress in private, too!
Bound by Flame
by Anna WindsorThe Dark Crescent Sisterhood #2 Some like it hot... Fire has always been a part of Cynda Flynn's life--from her red-hair to the flames she wields as a Sybil warrior priestess. But when undercover cop Nick Lowell ignites the flames of passion within, she's caught completely off guard. Cynda thought she understood heat and power, but this sensation is something completely new. And if she can't reconcile her feelings for the irresistible half-human, half-demon, they may consume her completely. Through his strong-will and self-control, Nick has learned to manage his dark side. After five years of undercover work with The Legion Cult, he's become as tough as steel--or so he thought. He's become tough as steel from five years of secret work within the Legion cult. Or so he thought. But Cynda Flynn changes everything and his once unshakeable resolve is starting to melt. But a new evil is threatening to extinguish fire Sybils like Cynda. Will Nick's love be enough to save her...and the rest of the world? "Round two of the high-stakes war contains all the action, kick-butt battles and sizzling sensuality of the first installment of the Dark Crescent Sisterhood series. After her two outstanding releases, Windsor is sure to become a brand name. Great characters and tight, exciting plots make this a true thrill ride!" -RT Book Review
Bound by Flame (Dark Crescent Sisterhood #2)
by Anna WindsorThe thrilling sequel to "Bound by Shadow." Cynda Flynn is a fully trained Sybil warrior who is joined by Nick Lowell, an undercover cop with NYPD's Occult Crime Unit, on the hunt for a serial witch-killer in Manhattan.
Bound by Light
by Anna WindsorThe Dark Crescent Sisterhood #3 As Sybils--protector warrior "witches"--they control the Elements...But passion is a force that no one can contain The dark of night holds boundless desire...and nameless terror... Between dealing with the mess that is now Manhattan and her world-ending prophetic nightmares, Merilee Alexander has a lot on her plate. She is used to dealing with her sacred duties as a warrior witch--namely being the "broom" to sweep out the trash. But lately her job has been made even more difficult by her fantasies of a certain officer in the NYPD Occult Crimes Unit. It doesn't help that the star of these fantasies, Jake Lowell, won't give her the time of day. What Merilee doesn't know is that Jake is about to burst from hiding his true feelings. He wants her just as desperately as she wants him, but he has secrets of his own. Secrets of the dangerous and demonic kind. So when Jake and Merilee are tasked with investigating a demonic kingpin who has disguised himself as a key leader--the pair must go further into the city's supernatural underbelly than ever before to save the world as they know it. "All hell is breaking loose in the rousing conclusion to Windsor's remarkable supernatural trilogy, the Dark Crescent Sisterhood. Throughout the series the epic struggle between the sybils and the evil Legion has been growing darker, leading to inevitable and tragic losses. Windsor's gift for delivering epic yet extremely personal stories makes her a genuine find and a name to watch." -RT Book Review