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Beauty Shop for Rent: . . . fully equipped, inquire within
by Laura BowersAbbey Garner has a plan: to earn a million dollars by the time she's thirty-five. Financial independence will allow her to break the cycle of unhappiness endured by the women in her family. Determined to fulfill her dream, Abbey works at Granny Po's struggling beauty shop, where the feisty Gray Widows go to primp, polish, perm . . . and, of course, gossip. There, among the hair dryers and perm rods—and with the help of a new friend—Abbey finds the courage to open her heart and take risks required for her to live life to its fullest.Debut author Laura Bowers creates a funny and touching first novel about family—both the one we are born to and the one we create ourselves.
Beauty Shop for Rent
by Laura BowersAbbey Garner has a plan: to earn a million dollars by the time she's thirty-five. Financial independence will allow her to break the cycle of unhappiness endured by the women in her family. Determined to fulfill her dream, Abbey works at Granny Po's struggling beauty shop, where the feisty Gray Widows go to primp, polish, perm . . . and, of course, gossip. There, among the hair dryers and perm rods--and with the help of a new friend--Abbey finds the courage to open her heart and take risks required for her to live life to its fullest.Debut author Laura Bowers creates a funny and touching first novel about family--both the one we are born to and the one we create ourselves.
Beauty Shop Tales
by Nancy Robards ThompsonAvril Carson had to try. Because the hairdresser-turned-actress (turned hairdresser) had left little Sago Beach, Florida, with her whole life in front of her and the man she'd loved by her side. Now she'd come back, with his ashes in an urn, and not even the chance of a child in her future. But she had a sneaking suspicion there was one in her late husband's not too-distant past. . . And as for romance -- well, those days were behind her. Or were they? For Max Wright was pursuing her with a vengeance that made her feel things she thought she'd never feel again. Maybe it was time to practice some beauty shop magic on herself. . .
Beauty Sleep: A Retelling Of Sleeping Beauty (Once upon a Time)
by Cameron Dokey"LITTLE PRINCESS, LOVELY AS THE DAWN, WELL-NAMED AURORE..." With these seemingly innocent words, the fate of a newborn princess is sealed. For years the king and queen despaired of ever having a child. When Aurore arrives, though the entire kingdom celebrates, not all are overjoyed. They use her christening as an occasion for revenge, and her young life is overshadowed by a curse of death almost as soon as it has begun. Those who can, intervene, but evil has a way of holding fast. A sleep of a hundred years following the pricking of a finger is the best that can be done. And so Aurore grows up. Forbidden princesslike tasks of embroidery and sewing, she explores the great outdoors, reveling in the flora and fauna that surround her castle home. Then one day she meets a handsome stranger in an enchanted wood and begins an adventure the likes of which she never dreamed of. This is the story of the Sleeping Beauty, here quite awake and given new voice. Taunted by fate, Aurore soon learns that although she cannot sidestep her own destiny, love itself is actually the most powerful magic of all.
Beauty Tempts the Beast: A Sins for All Season Novel (Sins for All Seasons #6)
by Lorraine HeathLorraine Heath ends her bestselling Sins for All Seasons series with the hero readers have been waiting for!She wants lessons in seductionAlthea Stanwick was a perfect lady destined to marry a wealthy lord, until betrayal left her family penniless. Though she’s lost friends, fortune, and respectability, Althea has gained a scandalous plan. If she can learn to seduce, she can obtain power over men and return to Society on her terms. She even has the perfect teacher in mind, a man whose sense of honor and dark good looks belie his nickname: Beast.But desire like this can’t be taughtBenedict Trewlove may not know his parentage but he knows where he belongs—on the dark side of London, offering protection wherever it’s needed. Yet no woman has ever made such an outrageous request as this mysterious beauty. Althea is out of place amongst vice and sin, even if she offers a wicked temptation he can’t resist. But as the truth of his origin emerges at last, it will take a fierce, wild love to overcome their pasts.
The Beauty That Remains
by Ashley Woodfolk<P>We've lost everything...and found ourselves. <P>Music brought Autumn, Shay, and Logan together. Death might pull them apart. Autumn always knew exactly who she was: a talented artist and a loyal friend. Shay was defined by two things: her bond with her twin sister, Sasha, and her love of music. And Logan has always turned to writing love songs when his real love life was a little less than perfect. <P>But when tragedy strikes each of them, somehow music is no longer enough. Now Logan is a guy who can't stop watching vlogs of his dead ex-boyfriend. Shay is a music blogger who's struggling to keep it together. And Autumn sends messages that she knows can never be answered. <P>Despite the odds, one band's music will reunite them and prove that after grief, beauty thrives in the people left behind.
The Beauty： The Abolished Queen: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Na LanJingYu[Imperial Power: Destiny; Cold Use]The reason was because he had used the name of marriage to seize the life and death power of his wife and then ruthlessly abandoned her, who was already of no value to him. But how could he have known that the woman whose personality had changed greatly would provoke his authority and even provoke everything related to him …[Love, Gentle, Mystical, Past]That childhood sweetheart of hers, that scholarly man who had sworn an oath to her … When they saw each other again, they found that they were already high above in the temple. Was that simple white-robed man no longer as simple as she remembered him?[Sword Kill: Darkness: Four Stones: Lovesick]The Heaven's Edge was only for the sake of his lover. The mysterious man in black, in the name of an assassin — was his protector for her or the rumored Four Stones that could shake the world?[Hiding, Disguise, Cute]The pretty maidservant who was following closely behind them was actually the dignified Emperor of Chu, disguised as a woman. When the truth was revealed, he was actually from the same world as her …
The Beauty： The Abolished Queen: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Na LanJingYu[Imperial Power: Destiny; Cold Use]The reason was because he had used the name of marriage to seize the life and death power of his wife and then ruthlessly abandoned her, who was already of no value to him. But how could he have known that the woman whose personality had changed greatly would provoke his authority and even provoke everything related to him …[Love, Gentle, Mystical, Past]That childhood sweetheart of hers, that scholarly man who had sworn an oath to her … When they saw each other again, they found that they were already high above in the temple. Was that simple white-robed man no longer as simple as she remembered him?[Sword Kill: Darkness: Four Stones: Lovesick]The Heaven's Edge was only for the sake of his lover. The mysterious man in black, in the name of an assassin — was his protector for her or the rumored Four Stones that could shake the world?[Hiding, Disguise, Cute]The pretty maidservant who was following closely behind them was actually the dignified Emperor of Chu, disguised as a woman. When the truth was revealed, he was actually from the same world as her …
The Beauty： The Abolished Queen: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Na LanJingYu[Imperial Power: Destiny; Cold Use]The reason was because he had used the name of marriage to seize the life and death power of his wife and then ruthlessly abandoned her, who was already of no value to him. But how could he have known that the woman whose personality had changed greatly would provoke his authority and even provoke everything related to him …[Love, Gentle, Mystical, Past]That childhood sweetheart of hers, that scholarly man who had sworn an oath to her … When they saw each other again, they found that they were already high above in the temple. Was that simple white-robed man no longer as simple as she remembered him?[Sword Kill: Darkness: Four Stones: Lovesick]The Heaven's Edge was only for the sake of his lover. The mysterious man in black, in the name of an assassin — was his protector for her or the rumored Four Stones that could shake the world?[Hiding, Disguise, Cute]The pretty maidservant who was following closely behind them was actually the dignified Emperor of Chu, disguised as a woman. When the truth was revealed, he was actually from the same world as her …
The Beauty： The Abolished Queen: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Na LanJingYu[Imperial Power: Destiny; Cold Use]The reason was because he had used the name of marriage to seize the life and death power of his wife and then ruthlessly abandoned her, who was already of no value to him. But how could he have known that the woman whose personality had changed greatly would provoke his authority and even provoke everything related to him …[Love, Gentle, Mystical, Past]That childhood sweetheart of hers, that scholarly man who had sworn an oath to her … When they saw each other again, they found that they were already high above in the temple. Was that simple white-robed man no longer as simple as she remembered him?[Sword Kill: Darkness: Four Stones: Lovesick]The Heaven's Edge was only for the sake of his lover. The mysterious man in black, in the name of an assassin — was his protector for her or the rumored Four Stones that could shake the world?[Hiding, Disguise, Cute]The pretty maidservant who was following closely behind them was actually the dignified Emperor of Chu, disguised as a woman. When the truth was revealed, he was actually from the same world as her …
Beauty & the Beast: Fire at Sea
by Nancy HolderMore determined than ever to focus on their hard-earned relationship, Vincent and Catherine attempt to celebrate their marriage with a romantic getaway, far from the city and the stresses of work, family, and anything else that could keep them apart. <P> No cell phones, no guns, no beasting out--just each other. But when their tranquil cruise ship is transformed into a crime scene, there's no escape, and Cat and Vincent are submerged in chaos. Can they bring down the threat before it brings down the ship?
The Beauty, The Beast And The Baby (Man of the Month #985)
by Dixie BrowningMAN OF THE MONTH TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME MR. MARCH The Beast: Gus Wydowski, a brooding bachelor with a weakness for beautiful women—but not for bouncing babies! The Beauty: Mariah Brady didn't need a man who knew nothing about babies—especially when she was juggling a newborn! The Baby: Was cute little Jessie going to hook Mariah a husband? Gus couldn’ t diaper an infant to save his life, but he also couldn't stay away from Mariah Brady. And Mariah and baby Jessie were a package deal, so before he knew it, he was knee-deep in bottles and diaper pins. And now the beauty was trying to turn the beast-bachelor into a family man!
Beauty & the Beastly Rancher
by Judy ChristenberryLike her very own knight in shining armor, rancher Joe Crawford emerged from the mist to rescue Anna Pointer from a desperate situation. Widowed and raising two children alone, Anna could not refuse Joe's offer of assistance, though she was determined to ignore her attraction for the wealthy bachelor. A man of few words, Joe had always kept to himself. But Anna claimed to see beyond his beastly demeanor, giving this solitary man hope that a happily-ever-after was within his grasp...if only he dared to risk all that he was and become the prince this beauty believed him to be. Silhouette Romance #1678
Beauty & the Beastly Rancher
by Judy ChristenberryLike her very own knight in shining armor, rancher Joe Crawford emerged from the mist to rescue Anna Pointer from a desperate situation. Widowed and raising two children alone, Anna could not refuse Joe's offer of assistance, though she was determined to ignore her attraction for the wealthy bachelor.A man of few words, Joe had always kept to himself. But Anna claimed to see beyond his beastly demeanor, giving this solitary man hope that a happily-ever-after was within his grasp...if only he dared to risk all that he was and become the prince this beauty believed him to be.
Beauty & the Beasts
by Janice JohnsonFrom the author of The Miracle BabyVeterinarian Dr. Eric Bergstrom-a ladies' man if you want to put it kindly, a womanizer if you don't-is interested in a new woman.He's volunteered his services at the local cat shelter she's involved with. He's even adopted one of the shelter's cats.But he still can't manage to get Madeline to go out with him.Then Eric's twelve-year-old son, Garth, comes to town, making it clear that he resents "having" to spend the summer with his father. Garth and Madeline get along just fine, however.Until the twelve-year-old realizes his father's interested in her....You know your life isn't going well when only your cat loves you!
Beauty & the Blue Angel
by Maureen ChildWaitress Daisy Cusak went into labor right in the middle of the dinner rush. Racked by pain, she couldn't protest the strong arms that carried her to help. Navy pilot Alex Barone became her strength; his calming voice and caring touch helped her deliver her baby. But it wasn't just hormones that made the potent flyboy the star of her fantasies.... Alex wanted her, too - and intended to have her before his leave was up. But Daisy was more powerful than any G-force he'd experienced. She and her newborn daughter targeted Alex's heart, and before he knew it, his days of flying solo were numbered. Silhouette Desire #1514
A Beauty Uncovered
by Andrea LaurenceA beastly boss is tamed in this Secrets of Eden book from Andrea Laurence... CEO Brody Eden is a loner. The brooding billionaire has secrets that he refuses to unveil to anyone...until he meets his new assistant, Samantha Davis. She's temptation personified, and she's sitting right outside his door. Samantha's never met a man as guarded-and gorgeous-as Brody. She doesn't want to fall for her boss, but there's something about Brody.... Beneath his gruff manner, Sam senses tenderness-and an intense passion waiting to be unleashed. And she'll make it her mission to enter his lair...and his bed.
Beauty vs. the Beast
by M. J. RodgersAnd Then There Was One...When psychologist Damian Steele killed off the nasty half of his dual-personality patient, he never expected that the "widow" would file a wrongful-death suit. Nor did he expect that a breathtaking beauty would be his saving grace.Attorney Kay Kellogg had handled some unusual civil cases at Justice Inc., but Damian's was definitely setting a new precedent. So, too, were her feelings for the darkly mysterious and sinfully sexy psychologist-the "beast" who kept far too many secrets.As the sensational trial unfolded, Kay found herself fighting not just for justice but for her sanity. For Damian's secrets were the kind that stalked the mind as well as the heart.
The Beauty Within (The Armstrong Sisters)
by Marguerite KayeBeauty is in the eye of the beholderConsidered the plain, clever one in her family, Lady Cressida Armstrong knows her father has given up on her ever marrying. But who needs a husband when science is the only thing to set Cressie's pulse racing?Disillusioned artist Giovanni di Matteo is setting the ton abuzz with his expertly executed portraits. Once his art was inspired; now it's only technique. Until he meets Cressie....Challenging, intelligent and yet insecure, Cressie is the one whose face and body he dreams of capturing on canvas. In the enclosed, intimate world of his studio, Giovanni rediscovers his passion as he awakens hers....
Beauty's Beast
by Amanda AshleyFair of face and figure, Kristine is young, innocent, pure. Yet she has been condemned to the gallows for killing a man. The only one who can save her is a lord so infamous that some say he is the son of the Devil himself. . .Erik Trevayne is called the Demon Lord of Hawksbridge Castle, but few know of the curse he lives under. Or the terrifying changes slowly gnawing away at his humanity. When he weds her, all he wants of Kristine is a son. But when he beds her, a wild hope is born--that love that can tame even the most monstrous of beasts...
Beauty's Beast
by Jenna KernanHe was the son of her sworn enemy...and now the only one who could save her. Samantha Proud doesn't think her life could get any more complicated-or tragic. Since she dared to save a human boy from evil spirits, Nagi, the Ruler of Ghosts, has been actively stalking her family. Still, she never expected well-meaning Thunderbirds to scatter them to the four winds, dumping her at the feet of Alon Garza, a gorgeous Halfling, for safekeeping. Alon has never met anyone like the sensual shifter who has just been literally dropped into his woods. Because of who he is, he never wanted to be with a woman for more than one night. Now, to keep Samantha safe, his only choice is to claim her. But will his desire expose the dark truth he's been fighting for so long?
Beauty's Curse
by Traci E HallIn this reversal of the Sleeping Beauty story, gorgeous Galiana Montehue--resisting her family's efforts at arranged marriage--scorns all her suitors and finds true love only after she awakens an injured knight from a deep sleep. Original.
Beauty's Daughter: The Story of Hermione and Helen of Troy
by Carolyn MeyerWhat is it like to be the daughter of the most beautiful woman in the world? Hermione knows . . . her mother is Helen of Troy, the famed beauty of Greek myth. Helen is not only beautiful but also impulsive, and when she falls in love with charming Prince Paris, she runs off with him to Troy, abandoning her distraught daughter. Determined to reclaim their enchanting queen, the Greek army sails for Troy. Hermione stows away in one of the thousand ships in the fleet and witnesses the start of the legendary Trojan War. In the rough Greek encampment outside the walls of Troy, Hermione's life is far from that of a pampered princess. Meanwhile, her mother basks in luxury in the royal palace inside the city. Hermione desperately wishes for the gods and goddesses to intervene and end the brutal war--and to bring her love. Will she end up with the handsome archer Orestes, or the formidable Pyrrhus, leader of a tribe of fierce warriors? And will she ever forgive her mother for bringing such chaos to her life and the lives of so many others?
Beauty's Kingdom
by Anne Rice A. N. RoquelaureBefore E. L. James and Sylvia Day, there was Anne Rice: Discover Beauty's Kingdom, the fourth novel in the bestselling Sleeping Beauty series Mega-bestselling author Anne Rice, writing as A. N. Roquelaure, returns to the mysterious kingdom of Queen Eleanor in this new chapter of her Sleeping Beauty series. When the great queen is reported dead, Beauty and Laurent return to the kingdom they left twenty years before. Beauty agrees to take the throne, but she insists that all erotic servitude be voluntary. Countless eager princes, princesses, lords, ladies, and commoners journey to Beauty's realm, where she and her husband usher in a new era of desire, longing, and ecstasy. Provocative and stirring, Rice's imaginative retelling of the Sleeping Beauty myth will be adored by her longtime fans and new readers of erotica just discovering the novels. This book is intended for mature audiences.From the Hardcover edition.
Beauty's Punishment: A Novel (A Sleeping Beauty Novel #2)
by A. N. Roquelaure Anne RiceThe delicious and erotically charged sequel to The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, from the author of Beauty's Kingdom. This sequel to The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, the first of Anne Rice's (writing as A.N. Roquelaure) elegantly written volumes of erotica, continues her explicit, teasing exploration of the psychology of human desire. Now Beauty, having indulged in a secret and forbidden infatuation with the rebellious slave Prince Tristan, is sent away from the Satyricon-like world of the Castle. Sold at auction, she will soon experience the tantalizing punishments of "the village," as her education in love, cruelty, dominance, submission, and tenderness is turned over to the brazenly handsome Captain of the Guard. And once again Rice's fabulous tale of pleasure and pain dares to explore the most primal and well-hidden desires of the human heart. Preceding the visceral eroticism of E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey and Sylvia Day's Bared to You, and even more haunting than her own novel Belinda, this second installment is not to be missed.