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A Desperate Love
by J. D. WalkerThe universe hates Mel Stokes. He quit his job, lost his boyfriend, and missed the last train, all in one night. And then, some guy tries to rob him after he walked miles to get home. In shoes that pinched his toes. Nope. Last straw. When a stranger witnesses his lowest life moment and gives him an offer he can’t ignore, what does Mel have to lose?Working with Good Samaritan Lenny Mitchen is the best and worst thing Mel has ever done. Because Lenny is kind and honorable, and there’s no way that Mel can ever erase the first impression of a desperate loser down on his luck, can he? So, he makes a decision, and hopes that maybe, he can turn things around, for a change.But will it be enough to get what he really wants?
Desperate Magic
by Rebecca YorkBook three of The Chronicles of Arandal. Willow was left behind when her sister Rowan fled Valleyhold and became Queen of Arandal. Now she's receiving broken telepathic messages from the new queen, begging for help. She'll do anything to reach her, even if that means risking her life to break through Valleyhold's protective magic. Dragon shifter Cullendor sees opportunity in Willow's desperation. He needs someone to show him how humans behave so he can steal the throne of Arandal from Rowan's husband. After he saves Willow's life, he thinks she's just the woman to teach him. But when he seduces her, he's not expecting her to teach him how to love.As Willow and Cullendor draw closer to Rowan, Cullendor begins to wonder whether power is really more important to him than love. But once Willow discovers the secrets he's been hiding, how will he convince her that his feelings are real?22,000 words
A Desperate Man
by Tia FieldingWhen they were teenagers, Quinn MacGregor and Aaron Larsen fell in love over the course of one magical summer. It ended in bloodshed and tragedy.Now, ten years later, Quinn is back in Spruce Creek, Nevada, to inherit his family’s criminal cartel. His cousin Jimmy has been making friends -- and enemies -- in dangerous places, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy to hand over leadership to Quinn. And Jimmy might not be the only one who wants Quinn out of the way for good, especially if Quinn’s secret comes out.Aaron Larsen is back in Spruce Creek to sell his former family home. Aaron lost a leg in Afghanistan, and he’s drinking too much and battling depression and PTSD. The last thing he needs is for Quinn MacGregor to drop back into his miserable life. But when Quinn is shaken by the news that he left more behind in Spruce Creek than his bad memories, he turns to Aaron like it’s old times, and Aaron doesn’t know how to say no.The events of ten years ago cast a long shadow, and in a town where they can’t trust anyone else, Quinn and Aaron just might have to learn to trust each other again.
Desperate Measures
by Christy BarrittFRAMED FOR MURDER Accused of murdering her estranged husband, widowed mother Samantha Rogers panics and flees. But the real killer is now after her and her son. She's desperate to find a safe haven where her past is secret. So when John Wagner offers her room and board in exchange for work on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, she moves to Smuggler's Cove. Samantha longs to tell her handsome boss why she's always looking over her shoulder. But when danger arrives on shore, the truth may put John in a killer's crosshairs.
Desperate Measures: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Kittredge Family Saga #1)
by Linda CajioLove creates the perfect recipe for success when a sexy supermarket CEO draws a reclusive woman into a game of corporate intrigue. Ellen Kitteridge is doing her best to put a personal but very public tragedy behind her. Trusting any man--especially one who radiates power and sensuality like Joe Carlini-- isn't easy . . . but it sure is fun. She's never felt more alive as she helps Joe track down whoever is stealing Carlini family secrets. Playing spy games, with lust heating every moment, has taken her way beyond her comfort zone--and now she's wondering if she's gone too far. Carlini Foods is Joe's life, but Ellen, with her perfect mix of vixen and vulnerability, makes him realize how hungry his heart has become. Fate has made her his co-conspirator as he ferrets out a traitor in the ranks. Now it's up to Joe to make sure she stays close. Ellen may have been hurt in the past, but Joe's not going to give up on the best thing that has ever happened to him. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Along Came Trouble, The Notorious Lady Anne, and Unforgettable.
Desperate Measures: Incriminating Evidence / Desperate Measures (Mills And Boon Heroes Ser.)
by Carla CassidyTheir mission to catch a killermay make them his next victimsJake Lamont needs evidence to finally catch his twin sister’s killer, and blog reporter Monica Wright is the only person who can help him. Monica’s motive for justice may be different than Jake’s, but they both want the serial killer off the streets. As the stakes grow higher, Jake knows he needs to stay focused. Because letting down his guard may cost him the life of another woman he loves.
Desperate Measures
by Ann Elizabeth Cree Anne AshleyTwo glittering Regency love affairs for one low price! Includes My Lady's Prisoner and Miss Harcourt's Dilemma. My Lady's Prisoner by Ann Elizabeth Cree Three years ago Julia Carrington's husband was killed. Desperate to uncover the culprit, Julia had little success-until Nicholas Chandler, Viscount Thayne, appeared, wearing her husband's ring. Determined to discover all this influential man knew, Julia felt there was no alternative-she would have to take him prisoner! Miss Harcourt's Dilemma by Anne Ashley Miss Verity Harcourt was unconcerned about finding a husband, for she remembered the heartache suffered five years ago over Brinley Carter. She had been forced to help in efforts to unmask Brin as a spy, though she realized her feelings for him had not died. Could she yet prove his innocence?
Desperate Measures
by James HannahA collection of fictional short stories about real problems, real life in its entirety, powerfully told with great sympathy and penetrating vision.
Desperate Measures (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #18)
by Carolyn Keene(Back Cover) AMERICA'S TOP TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP TO INFILTRATE A COMPANY OF CRIMINALS An urgent call from longtime friend Molly Keegan brings NANCY DREW to Arlington, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. Molly's father, Lambert Keegan, a top scientist at Tercon Industries, has suddenly vanished, and the only clue to his whereabouts is a scribbled reminder of an afternoon meeting at the Reflecting Pool in the nation's capital. Nancy arrives at the rendezvous just in time to spot someone who looks like Lambert with a woman ... moments before the woman is shot! Meanwhile... As the man flees into the crowd, Nancy returns to find none other than Frank Hardy administering to the victim's wound. THE HARDYS, who have just flown in from Florida, also hoped to talk to the woman, an official with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A monster hurricane has destroyed a friend's new resort. The reason: a faulty product manufactured by Tercon Industries! Nancy, Frank, and Joe head to Lambert's remote mountain cabin in search of answers: Is Molly's father the author of the conspiracy -- or its next target?
Desperate Measures: A Novel
by Fern MichaelsA man on the brink of having it all puts his life on hold to search for a missing woman in this romantic suspense tale by the #1 New York Times bestseller. An orphan rescued by a wealthy uncle and raised in spheres of privilege, Pete Sorenson is set to launch his career as a high-powered attorney. At his side is Annie, the perfect princess of a companion, ready to support him in every way, gracefully, patiently. But then Maddie Stern enters Pete&’s life. More than her notable beauty and enigmatic allure, it&’s her past as a foster child that draws a connection between them that Pete could never share with Annie. But on the eve of Pete and Annie&’s wedding, Maddie disappears. Distraught, Pete reaches out to his most trusted friend. Annie drops her life in Boston to once again provide the emotional support Pete needs. Together, they try to solve the mystery of Maddie. And together, they discover life is always unexpected . . . Praise for Fern Michaels and her novels &“Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.&” —RT Book Reviews on Forget Me Not &“Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.&” —Booklist on Return to Sender &“A knockout story.&” —Publishers Weekly on Dear Emily
Desperate Measures
by David MorrellFamous for his suspenseful fiction that delivers sheer emotional power, David Morrell, the bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose, The Fifth Profession, and Assumed Identity, here presents a mesmerizing novel of intrigue and high-action thrills...Fallen star journalist Matt Pittman holds a gun in his hand, ready to commit suicide... until he's abruptly interrupted by a phone call and a bizarre assignment: to write the obituary of a man who is not yet dead. Suddenly, clinging desperately to a life he'd so recently been eager to discard, Matt is thrust into the heart of a global conspiracy whose sinister machinations promise a terrifying endgame. He will find himself both a murder suspect by the police and a target for murder by invisible assassins determined to destroy him. Now Matt Pittman is on a desperate, great final story -- and his last byline may be written on a tombstone.
Desperate Measures (Jennie McGrady #11)
by Patricia H. RushfordJennie McGrady's Labor Day weekend promises relaxation and fun when she visits a fur farm run by family acquaintances. Jennie's anticipation of the trip grows when she learns Scott Chambers, an old friend, has taken a job at the very same farm. But on her first night there, the mink are released from a neighboring farm--and Jennie fears the sometimes volatile Scott may have been behind it. Scott Chambers' participation in extreme animal rights activities is in the past--or so he claims. Jennie wants to believe him, but his arrival to the area just before the mink release seems more than coincidence. And when Bob Sutherland, the affected farmer, turns up missing, suspicion falls on Scott. Aleshia Sutherland makes no secret of her involvement with the radical Animal Rights Movement--and has been kicked out of her parents' house because of it. Does she despise her father's line of work so much that she would hurt him? Can Jennie look beyond her personal feelings to find the truth?
Desperate Measures
by Patricia H. Rushford Rachel DuludeA controversial move sets off a dangerous feud. Jennie McGrady’s Labor Day weekend promises relaxation and fun when she visits a fur farm run by family acquaintances. Jennie’s anticipation of the trip grows when she learns Scott Chambers, an old friend, has taken a job at the farm. But on her first night there, the mink are released from a neighboring farm, and Jennie fears the sometimes-volatile Scott may be behind it. Scott’s participation in extreme animal rights activities is in the past—or so he claims. Jennie wants to believe him, but his arrival just before the mink release seems more than coincidence. And when Bob Sutherland, the affected farmer, goes missing, suspicion falls on Scott. Aleshia Sutherland makes no secret of her involvement with the radical Animal Rights Movement and has been kicked out of her parents’ home because of it. Does she despise her father’s line of work so much that she would hurt him? Can Jennie look beyond her personal feelings to find the truth?
Desperate Measures
by Laura SummersThe idea for Desperate Measures came from the observation there were very few protagonists with learning disabilities in children's books and the reality that one of her own children is disabled. The result is the creation of Rhianna and her sister Vicky: two very individual teenagers, one of whom happens to have learning disabilities. Laura now lives in North Devon with her husband and children and when not writing loves to draw and paint.
Desperate Measures (A Stone Barrington Novel #47)
by Stuart WoodsUpon returning to the states from a European jaunt, Stone Barrington makes the acquaintance of a stunning woman who seems like she could be an ideal candidate to meet some of his professional--and personal--needs. Before long, though, Stone is put to the task of protecting his new hire when New York City is rocked by a series of disturbing crimes, and it looks as if she might be the next target. <P><P> In the city that never sleeps there's always a plot being hatched, and the only recourse is constant vigilance and a bit of luck. But if those defensive systems fail, Stone will have to go head-to-head against some of the most dastardly scum he's ever faced . . .
Desperate Measures (A Stone Barrington Novel #47)
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington faces down danger on New York's mean streets in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. <P><P>Upon returning to the states from a European jaunt, Stone Barrington makes the acquaintance of a stunning woman who seems like she could be an ideal candidate to meet some of his professional--and personal--needs. <P><P>Before long, though, Stone is put to the task of protecting his new hire when New York City is rocked by a series of disturbing crimes, and it looks as if she might be the next target. <P><P>In the city that never sleeps there's always a plot being hatched, and the only recourse is constant vigilance and a bit of luck. But if those defensive systems fail, Stone will have to go head-to-head against some of the most dastardly scum he's ever faced . . . <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Desperate Obsession
by Anji NolanJake Fowler, a special branch detective at London's Heathrow airport, has always loved his best friend, Alex Mack, a Europa passenger agent. But before he declares himself, she falls for Tayo Vera Cruz, a charismatic pilot who uses his sexual prowess to persuade unsuspecting women into a web of smuggling and deceit.Jake suspects Vera Cruz is a courier for a terrorist organization and tries to warn Alex, but she sees his interference as jealousy. As she unknowingly becomes embroiled in Vera Cruz's smuggling operation, Jake discovers she is being set up. He has to convince her of the pilot's real intentions before she's in too deep to get out.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Desperate Obsession
by Anji NolanJake Fowler, a special branch detective at London’s Heathrow airport, has always loved his best friend, Alex Mack, a Europa passenger agent. But before he declares himself, she falls for Tayo Vera Cruz, a charismatic pilot who uses his sexual prowess to persuade unsuspecting women into a web of smuggling and deceit.Jake suspects Vera Cruz is a courier for a terrorist organization and tries to warn Alex, but she sees his interference as jealousy. As she unknowingly becomes embroiled in Vera Cruz’s smuggling operation, Jake discovers she is being set up. He has to convince her of the pilot’s real intentions before she’s in too deep to get out.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Desperate Obsession
by Anji NolanJake Fowler, a special branch detective at London’s Heathrow airport, has always loved his best friend, Alex Mack, a Europa passenger agent. But before he declares himself, she falls for Tayo Vera Cruz, a charismatic pilot who uses his sexual prowess to persuade unsuspecting women into a web of smuggling and deceit.Jake suspects Vera Cruz is a courier for a terrorist organization and tries to warn Alex, but she sees his interference as jealousy. As she unknowingly becomes embroiled in Vera Cruz’s smuggling operation, Jake discovers she is being set up. He has to convince her of the pilot’s real intentions before she’s in too deep to get out.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Desperate Obsession
by Anji NolanJake Fowler, a special branch detective at London's Heathrow airport, has always loved his best friend, Alex Mack, a Europa passenger agent. But before he declares himself, she falls for Tayo Vera Cruz, a charismatic pilot who uses his sexual prowess to persuade unsuspecting women into a web of smuggling and deceit.Jake suspects Vera Cruz is a courier for a terrorist organization and tries to warn Alex, but she sees his interference as jealousy. As she unknowingly becomes embroiled in Vera Cruz's smuggling operation, Jake discovers she is being set up. He has to convince her of the pilot's real intentions before she's in too deep to get out.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Desperate Passage
by Don PendletonCorruption in the Indonesian government reaches new heights when a top-level official sanctions a thriving piracy ring in the region. The profits are helping to fund a new bioterrorism weapon that will ultimately be used against America. When the U. S. State Department officials who unearthed evidence of the whole scheme disappear, Mack Bolan is sent to find them. But Bolan is ambushed by a group of commandos at his drop zone in the mountains outside Jakarta. Protecting a covert jungle stronghold, the mercenaries are desperate to keep the true extent of their activities hidden. A team of assassins is lying in wait and the Executioner must stop them with a hit of his own.
Desperate Pastors' Wives
by Ginger Kolbaba Christy ScannellFour pastors' wives. All desperate for something. Is it possible that their desperation will lead to hope? Mimi, Lisa, Jennifer, and Felicia all live in the fishbowl of Red River, Ohio. Everyone expects something from them. Gourmet casseroles. Perfect husbands. Well-behaved children. They expect even more of themselves. The constant demands and always-ringing phones are enough to drive any sane woman crazy. Add to all that the condescending Katherine Fleming Katt -- self-promoting pastor's wife of the town's largest church -- who loves to flaunt her superior position. In the midst of such chaos, will each woman find the one thing she longs for? When the unflappable Kitty Katt starts showing up at odd places, the four friends get suspicious. Is Kitty hiding something? What secrets lie behind her "perfect" exterior? But even more significant than unraveling Kitty Katt's secrets is finding answers for themselves.
A Desperate Place: A McKenna and Riggs Novel (A McKenna and Riggs Novel #1)
by Jennifer GreerPerfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles and Kathy Reichs, comes an explosive debut thriller about a team of two strong women and a crime that will shake you to your core.Three separate homicides. Three unrelated victims. One grisly secret.When the body of famous actress Niki Francis is unearthed from its shallow grave, the small town of Medford, Oregon is alarmed, but not shook. After all, there should be plenty of motives and suspects--Niki had fame, wealth, looks. The kill was targeted, premeditated, and it's about her celebrity. Or so they thought.Whit McKenna is licking her wounds, working as a reporter for the local Medford rag. Fresh from a harrowing assignment for her previous post at the L. A. Times which cost her her husband, Whit must pull herself together for the sake of her two daughters. The wound has hardly begun to scab when she's called to cover the murder, so she teams up with her best friend, medical examiner Katie Riggs. Then two more victims turn up, completely disconnected from one another, and McKenna loses all hope of a breakthrough. Rather than clarity, the possible suspects and motives become scrambled. But time is running out, and each front page article McKenna writes brings her closer to a killer who will stop at nothing to realize a deadly vision.
Desperate Ransom: Setting Her Family Free
by Minton Sparks"Time changes nothing, girl, but the size of your underwear...and hopefully your hairdo."Minton Sparks unique brand of performance art has brought the rural South to life for the many fans who flock to her shows and relive them through her audio releases. Now, the Grammy-nominated artist has committed some of her most popular poems and stories to print. The thirty pieces collected here veer from heartbreak to hilarity and back again, as Sparks shares her memories of growing up in small-town Tennessee. This unusual family may not walk the straight and narrow, but they're guaranteed to walk straight into your heart and mind, and linger. Like an old-time preacher, Sparks draws her audience in with compelling storytelling while leaving them with something essential to ponder.Desperate Ransom takes readers on a journey into the heart of an extraordinary family, demonstrating once again that Sparks is a ground-breaking artist--and a true American treasure.
Desperate Remedies
by Thomas HardyWith an introduction by Michael Irwin. The young Thomas Hardy was working as an architect, but fired with literary ambition, tried for years to get into print. He finally succeeded with Desperate Remedies, a sensation novel in the mode of Wilkie Collins. Here was a racy specimen of the genre, replete with sudden death, dark mysteries, intriguing clues, fire and storm, flight and pursuit. Anyone who enjoys The Woman in White is likely to enjoy Desperate Remedies. But that is only half the story. Hardy contrived also, in this unlikely context, to give a first airing to various of the ideas and technical experiments which were to characterise his later fiction. The result is an exhilaratingly uneven work: at any point in the narrative some brilliant passage of description or metaphor may burst out like a firework. Desperate Remedies can be relished both for what it is and for what it promises.