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In Love with her Boss
by Christie RidgwayDon't miss this reader--favorite tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway that proves nice guys don't always finish last... Lori Hanson has come to Whitehorn to start over--not to fall head over heels in love with her boss. For she knew better than to risk her heart--her life--on another man. Besides, Josh Anderson is too attractive, too kind…and too dangerous. Kind, because he cares about her. Dangerous, because he makes her want to care about him. Josh's alluring new receptionist has secrets and fears she can't let go of, and all Josh wants is to hold her in his arms and make everything better. Okay, so that isn't all he wants. Lori's presence makes it all but impossible to work--except to count the ways to capture her heart...
In Search of a Hero
by Cheryl WolvertonTO ERR IS HUMAN...But attorney Rebekkah Hawkley figured it would take nothing short of divine intervention for Andre Watson to learn forgiveness. The stubborn Texan might have come home to save his father’s law firm from a shadowy threat, but he refused to forget an age-old family feud. If only Rebekkah could convince Andre that his dad needed his love-and that she didn’t....As Andre saw it, unyielding Rebekkah ought to practice what she preached. But her troubled past didn’t concern him nearly as much as her future. He had every intention of showing her that a woman needed more in her life than church and a career. Namely: love, marriage-and him!
In This Mountain (A Mitford Novel #7)
by Jan KaronFather Tim and Cynthia have been at home in Mitford for three years since returning from Whitecap Island. In the little town that's home-away-from-home to millions of readers, life hums along as usual. Dooley looks toward his career as a vet; Joe Ivey and Fancy Skinner fight a haircut price war that takes no prisoners; and Percy steps out on a limb with a risky new menu item at the Main Street Grill.Though Father Tim dislikes change, he dislikes retirement even more. As he and Cynthia gear up for a year-long ministry across the state line, a series of events sends shock waves through his faith-and the whole town of Mitford.In her seventh novel in the bestselling Mitford Years series, Jan Karon delivers surprises of every kind, including the return of the man in the attic and an ending that no one in Mitford will ever forget.
In a Moonlit Garden
by Cathy MaxwellFrom a New York Times bestselling author and one of the hottest romance writers today, a sexy historical novella set in Regency England--now available exclusively as an eBook.Colonel Michael Sanson returns home after the war to find his older brother William in an uproar. Eccentric inventor William claims a colleague, Geoffrey Kenyon, stole a formula that could make the family very wealthy and save their poverty-stricken estate. Pretending to be a tea merchant, Michael befriends his brother's colleague in an effort to find the stolen formula and steal it back. After the hell of war this seemed like an easy task, but Michael wasn't expecting Jocelyn Kenyon, Geoffrey's niece. This beautiful spitfire has plans of her own, and they include Michael acting as her new fiancÉ to make a former suitor jealous. In between drinking tea, searching for the missing formula, and stealing kisses from Jocelyn, Michael thinks he might have found something he wasn't looking for--true love. Can he put his past behind him and embrace this unplanned passion?
In the Absence of Men
by Philippe BessonFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIE WITH MEIt is the summer of 1916 and, with German Zeppelins on the skyline, the men of Paris are off at war. For Vincent, the sixteen-year-old son of a prestigious family, the tranquillity of the city sits at odds with the salons and soirees he attends. But, after an electrifying encounter with the enigmatic writer, Marcel P, draws Vincent’s desires out into the light, his ever-riskier liaisons with a young solider begin to shape Vincent’s future.Translated by Frank Wynne'A short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth' IndependentElegant novellas-in-translation, VINTAGE EDITIONS celebrate the audacity and ambition of the written word, transporting readers to wherever in the world literary innovation may be found.
In the Bedroom: Seven Stories
by Andre DubusThe seven stories collected here-including "Killings," the basis for Todd Field's award-winning film In the Bedroom-showcase legendary writer Andre Dubus's sheer narrative mastery in a book of quietly staggering emotional power. A father in mourning contemplates the unthinkable as the only way to allay his grief. A boy must learn to care for his younger brother when their mother leaves the family. A young woman who has never lacked lovers despairs of ever finding love itself, and then makes an accidental discovery that brings her real joy. Culled from Dubus's treasured collections Selected Stories and Dancing After Hours,these beautiful stories of people at pivotal moments in their lives are some of the most bewitching and profound in American fiction.
In the Blink of Eye (The Taylor Clan #2)
by Julie MillerThe mysterious explosion at the crime lab had cost one man his life, and had pitched Mac Taylor into perpetual darkness. Now, as the evidence mounted against the temporarily dismissed forensic expert, one person had dedicated herself to proving his innocence: the former girl-next-door, Julia Dalton. Before long, Mac's predicament had them racing against time and running for their lives, a life Mac could no longer imagine without the experienced nurse by his side. Suddenly Mac was seeing more with his heart than he ever had with his eyes....
In the Walled Gardens: A Novel
by Anahita FirouzThough they have not seen each other in twenty years, the moment that Reza lays eyes on Mahastee at a concert of classical Persian music in the gardens of Bagh Ferdaus, he knows it is she. But the love they shared as children, climbing the plum trees around Mahastee's country home, is not so simple anymore. Married to a man she has grown to despise, Mahastee feels trapped by the privileged society she has grown up in. Reza, whose father once worked for Mahastee's aristocratic family, has become a revolutionary, leading clandestine meetings in the shadowy underworld of Tehran. The disappearance of a friend's son leads Mahastee out of the safety of her world and into the dangerous currents running through Tehran. When she learns the truth about the missing boy, she glimpses for the first time the violence that underpins her life. As Mahastee's volatile love for Reza gains momentum, the political situation becomes even more explosive, driving Reza further underground and leading Mahastee to a moment of truth and decision - from which she can never return.--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Indulge Me
by Joanne RockMadison Blair is determined to indulge her sensual side by doing all the things she's only ever dreamed about--and sexy Nathan Abrams might be the perfect fantasy man!
Indulge Me
by Joanne RockIndulge Me by Joanne Rock released on Jan 1, 2008 is available now for purchase.
Indulge Me
by Joanne RockMadison Blair is determined to indulge her sensual side by doing all the things she's only ever dreamed about--and sexy Nathan Abrams might be the perfect fantasy man!
Innocent Secret
by Josie MetcalfeLiving on the edge Dr. Joe Faraday is a man who keeps his heart well hidden. Well, Nurse Vicky Lawrence has a secret, too--her feelings for this tender man contributed to the recent breakdown of her engagement. Vicky knows Joe wants her, but every time she gets close, he withdraws. She senses that some emotional trauma is holding him back, but what? They are living on tenterhooks, and Vicky wonders if anything can ever tip Joe into her arms.... And then her safety is threatened....
Inside Track: Blackmail and murder in an unputdownable racing thriller
by John FrancomeInside Track is another jaw-dropping racing thriller from ex-jockey and TV broadcaster John Francome, with all the drama and colour of the racing world. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'There are some genuinely exhilarating descriptions of races that capture the tension and excitement, and could be written only with a jockey's insight' - Daily Mail Pippa Hutchinson is an aspiring young trainer, certain that given the right horses she is as good as anyone in the business. Until, that is, an owner removes two horses to another yard, and one shows dramatic improvement. She enlists the help of her brother, Jamie, once a star flat jockey, now trying to revive his racing career over fences after a harrowing term in prison. But former wild boy Jamie has his own demons to deal with, like the new challenge of jumps riding, the hostility of those who can never forgive him for a young lad's death - and the black wall within him that separates him from his past.What readers are saying about Inside Track:'The best book he [John Francome] has written so far''An outstanding, compelling book from start to finish''Well written, well-paced and the way he portrays the differing characters is astounding'
Inside Track: Blackmail and murder in an unputdownable racing thriller
by John FrancomeInside Track is another jaw-dropping racing thriller from ex-jockey and TV broadcaster John Francome, with all the drama and colour of the racing world. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.'There are some genuinely exhilarating descriptions of races that capture the tension and excitement, and could be written only with a jockey's insight' - Daily Mail Pippa Hutchinson is an aspiring young trainer, certain that given the right horses she is as good as anyone in the business. Until, that is, an owner removes two horses to another yard, and one shows dramatic improvement. She enlists the help of her brother, Jamie, once a star flat jockey, now trying to revive his racing career over fences after a harrowing term in prison. But former wild boy Jamie has his own demons to deal with, like the new challenge of jumps riding, the hostility of those who can never forgive him for a young lad's death - and the black wall within him that separates him from his past.What readers are saying about Inside Track:'The best book he [John Francome] has written so far''An outstanding, compelling book from start to finish''Well written, well-paced and the way he portrays the differing characters is astounding'
Insiders
by Olivia GoldsmithFrom the New York Times bestselling author of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB comes a story perfect for viewers of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. Jennifer is a smart, sexy woman who has broken through the glass ceiling to become a big-time trader in the world of high finance. When her boss is caught playing fast and loose with the regulations, Jennifer agrees to take the rap. After all, her fiancé is a lawyer with the connections to get her off. But instead of beating the charges, she ends up in a women's prison; a world a whole lot meaner than Wall Street and where her designer clothes and fancy education count for nothing. She has to learn fast if she wants to survive. The women in the prison's top "crew" are people Jennifer would never, ever have befriended on the outside, but on the inside she soon discovers that working together is the only way out.
Into His Private Domain: Into His Private Domain (The Men of Wolff Mountain #2135)
by Janice MaynardAlone in his fortress, Gareth Wolff hides from the world. Until Gracie Darlington scales his mountain and lands at his doorstep-with cuts, bruises...and amnesia. But the reclusive billionaire knows her type. She wants something from him. Something he's spent a lifetime trying to forget....Gareth won't let the sexy interloper leave. Not until he learns her angle and sates his desire in her arms. Gareth always gets what he wants...but this time, once Gracie regains her memory, it may be too late. Because not only has she invaded his lair...she's invaded his heart.
Into the Fire
by Leslie KellyThe only thing columnist Lacey Clark dislikes more than fellow columnist Nate Logan is her own boring existence. She wants to be spontaneous, spirited. . . sexy. So when she meets a gorgeous stranger at a party and falls in lust at first sight, she figures she'll never have a better chance to go for it. How could she guess that her first-class lover would turn out to be her number one enemy?Nate Logan can't believe it! How could he have had the best sex of his life with the woman who's made his job a living hell? And how can he want her again. . . and again? Worse, their publisher is suddenly insisting Nate and Lacey collaborate on a joint column. Which leaves Nate wondering if he's going to seduce Lacey into changing her mind--or give up and let the sexy blonde blow his. . . .
Into the Night (Troubleshooters #5)
by Suzanne BrockmannBeloved and bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann writes terrific edge-of-your-seat novels of romantic suspense set in the world's exciting danger zones and exotic hotspots. Now, in her new sensational novel, she comes stateside for her most action-packed adventure yet.It was supposed to be a "dog and pony show"--an elaborate demonstration of SEAL rescue techniques--to celebrate a presidential visit to a California naval base. Professional, no-nonsense White House staffer Joan DaCosta arrives early to scope out the area. Assigned to be her SEAL liaison is Lt. (jg) Mike Muldoon, a born leader--strong, decisive, tough, and fearless.Against her better judgment, Joan finds herself drawn to the handsome young officer. Skilled at being "one of the guys" in the mostly male world of politics, she is dismayed when Muldoon breaks through her defenses. While the tension mounts between them, fueling their growing attraction, a far more sinister danger is lurking, as terrorists plot a daring attack against the president. To protect their commander in chief, Joan and Muldoon must not only risk their hearts--but their very lives. . . .From the Hardcover edition.
Into the Wilderness, America West Series Book 1
by Rosanne BittnerWhen sixteen-year-old Jessica Matthews is attacked by Ottawa Indians, she is saved by the darkly attractive long hunter Noah Wilde. As Noah recovers from his wounds at Jessica's mountain cabin, he and Jessica fall in love; but Noah, who is secretly spying for the English government, has a mission to fulfill and is forced to leave once he recovers. When Noah is unexpectedly detained in Virginia, a tragedy changes Jessica's life forever. He must use all of his investigative skills to find the woman he loves. But whether she will take him back--and whether her new family will allow her to be taken--remains to be seen.
Into the Wilderness: The Long Hunters (Westward America! #1)
by Rosanne Bittner“The powerful dual portrait of Jess . . . [a] survivor, and Noah, an experienced hunter and canny diplomat, gets this series off to an auspicious start.” —Publishers WeeklySet in 1750’s Pennsylvania, Into the Wilderness depicts life in the Allegheny Mountains and the Northeast at the beginning of the French and Indian War. Noah Wilde is a “long hunter,” a man who hunts game for settlements and forts and is sometimes gone for months at a time.Sixteen-year-old Jessica Matthews is attacked by Ottawa Indians and is saved by Noah, who is wounded in the encounter. As Noah recovers at Jessica’s mountain cabin, he and Jessica fall in love, but Noah, who is secretly spying for the English government, has a mission to fulfill and is forced to leave once he recovers.Noah’s role in an earlier French versus English battle forces his imprisonment, and he is unable to return to Jessica in time to save her and her family from an Indian attack that leaves her parents and brother dead and sees Jessica captured by Delaware Indians.After his release, Noah is sent on a new mission with a young George Washington, and when he discovers what happened to Jessica, he leaves to search for her. He once again risks his life to free her.“Fans of The Last of the Mohicans and Donald Clayton Porter’s ‘White Indian’ series will find this book satisfying.” —Library Journal“The author’s clever juxtaposition of the fierce warrior behavior with touching acts of tribal kindness result in a three-dimensional picture of Native Americans.” —Publishers Weekly“The colorful backdrop and historical accuracy make this a wonderful beginning to a promising series.” —Romantic Times
Irresistible (Banning Sisters Trilogy Ser. #2)
by Karen RobardsWith this sensual and entrancing tale, bestselling author Karen Robards continues her wonderful trilogy of three sisters taking their rightful place as the belles of Regency England's ton.Claire Banning fulfilled every debutante's dream when she married a rich nobleman. Soon, however, the celebrated beauty realizes she wed a dissolute wastrel. Bitterly hurt and desperately lonely, Claire vows nonetheless to take her expected place in society. Then on a journey home to her husband's estate on the coast of Sussex, she is abducted, and her life—and her heart—are changed forever. Hugh Battancourt—a dark and dangerous nobleman who long ago turned his back on the ton and now leads a life secretly dedicated to his country's service—is determined not to be swayed by his prisoner's beauty as they share a cabin on a ship bound for France. Lives depend on his retrieving from her a letter full of secrets she intends to turn over to the enemy. But even as Claire and Hugh engage in a battle of wits and wills, captor and captive find themselves drawn irresistibly to each other. Is it possible, Claire wonders, that she could discover the true meaning of love that has eluded her with this handsome stranger? One who will lay his life on the line in order to protect her from someone who is intent on placing Claire in the path of danger?
Island Bliss: Four Novellas
by Felicia Mason Rochelle Alers Carmen Green Marcia King-GambleRomance blooms in the balmy air in Island Bliss, a collection of four romantic novellas by beloved African American authors.From the Heart by Rochelle Alers: Architectural historian Aimee Fraser accepts a research project on St. Simons Island off the coast of Georgia, where her greatest discovery is a devastatingly handsome local. What was supposed to be a month of tedious work is suddenly something far more interesting--and deliciously tempting...Our Secret Affair by Carmen Green: Toni Kingsley is looking forward to an all-expense paid week at a luxurious resort on the island of St. Croix until she learns her gorgeous business rival is part of the vacation package. Toni's convinced work and romance don't mix but a week of more than stolen kisses under a tropical sky just might change her mind--forever...An Officer and a Hero by Marcia King-Gamble: A relaxing cruise with her best friend sounds perfect to hard-working Kitt DuMaurier. The last thing she wants is the attention of a sexy ship's officer. A painful past has left Kitt wary of men, but when she finds herself on the exotic island of Aruba, passion is reborn...Heart's Desire by Felicia Mason: Lucia Heart Allen arrives in the Bahamas seeking peace after a messy divorce. She absolutely does not want to get involved, especially with a widowed father of three small children. But the man makes Lucia's heart sing and her body soar. Maybe it's island magic--or maybe Lucia's finally met her prince...
Island of the Swans
by Ciji WareRe-issued in its original full length, this acclaimed and bestselling romantic historical novel by award-winning author Ciji Ware tells the true story of passionate and flamboyant Jane Maxwell, The 4th Duchess of Gordon (1749-1812). In love since childhood with Thomas Fraser, when she hears that he's been killed in America, she marries the Duke of Gordon with disastrous results. But Fraser, very much alive, returns to england to claim her love. In addition to telling a heart-wrenching love story, island of the Swans also paints a fascinating portrait of a powerfuland controversial woman and The tumultuous era inwhich she lived. Patroness of poet Robert Burns, advisorto King George, painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, JaneMaxwell was a towering figure in her own time and is anunforgettable heroine.
Isle of Skye
by Constance HallThe Mad Lord of Druidhean discovers Regan Southwork on his land searching for Druid stones. Can she help break the curse that has plunged him into seclusion-and heal his wounded heart?