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Rivals: Rivals, Heiress
by Janet DaileyA hot power couple ignites in passionate rivalry in this &“surefire winner&” that spent three months on the New York Times bestseller list (Publishers Weekly). When San Francisco ad executive Flame Bennett first meets powerful land developer Chance Stuart, the spark between them is intense and undeniable. Through their whirlwind courtship and marriage, Chance romances Flame lavishly—all while withholding a fatal secret. For years, Chance has coveted a sprawling estate in Oklahoma known as Morgan&’s Walk—an estate Flame just so happens to have inherited. When Chance&’s secret intentions are revealed, the betrayal sends Flame into a red-hot fury. The lovers quickly turn to a bitter rivalry, reigniting a deadly feud that has existed between their families since the Oklahoma land rush. Rivals throbs with Dailey&’s legendary mix of mystery, revenge, jet-set action, and sizzling sex—not to mention her tried-and-true formula for down-home color and sweet romance. &“[Dailey] brings passion and fun to the tale she spins. . . . Mysterious threats, heated affairs and the heady scent of revenge are liberally sprinkled throughout the novel with Dailey's assured hand.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Again, Dailey proves herself to be a master.&” —Library Journal
Something Extra
by Janet DaileyA beautiful virgin aches for a Big Easy bad boy in this novel from the New York Times–bestselling author of Rivals. In the sultry heat of the Louisiana bayou, Jolie Antoinette Smith discovers more than her great-grandmother&’s plantation—she finds love. The plantation&’s electrifying owner, Steve Cameron, with his dark blue eyes, black hair, and overwhelming masculinity, makes her wish she never committed herself to chastity before marriage. His loving efforts to restore the crumbling mansion only fuel her desire further, but when Steve says he&’ll never get married, she knows she&’s lost her heart to the wrong man. Jolie is a different kind of woman, and that troubles Steve. Her soft brown eyes and ready smile move him in ways that are dangerous for a man who has no intention of settling down. As much as he wants her, he&’ll fight to keep her safe from his own desire—but that only makes the spark between them all the more intense.
Sweet Promise
by Janet DaileyA Texas heiress just found the perfect man—but she still craves the bad boy she left behind in this romance by the New York Times–bestselling author. Texas spitfire Erica Wakefield truly believes her torrid past is behind her, and that she&’s finally escaped her self-destructive ways. She&’s now a stable businesswoman, who&’s accepted a proposal of marriage from the perfect man. Forest Granger is handsome, rich, and generous. So why does Erica still quiver at the thought of her estranged husband, the impossibly arrogant and sensual Rafael de la Torres—and the incendiary passion that nearly ruined her? When Erica has to find Rafael and make him sign the divorce papers, she runs the risk that he&’ll arouse more than the memories that still ignite a fever in her blood. Now amid the magnificent beaches of Acapulco and its soul-stirring sunsets, Rafael is back in Erica&’s life. He&’s making her feel reckless again, uninhibited, rebellious, and so close to destroying the sweet promise of true love.
Dragon Fire (The Fire Trilogy)
by Linda LaddA woman skilled in martial arts sets the American frontier ablaze in the third book of the Fire Trilogy. &“Linda Ladd&’s books just get better and better!&” (Lori Copeland). Windsor Richmond is a stunning beauty—sapphires glint from her eyes, capturing the attention of any man who stands in her way. However, her heart is not for any man, because she is the disciple of a secret Asian sect, trained in martial arts and the ways of ancient knowledge. Now she must serve the desires of her order, which sends her across the vastness of the American frontier with the fires of revenge as her only companion. On a train heading west she meets the handsome and rugged Stone Kincaid. He is drawn to the passion that burns in her eyes and to her tempestuous beauty. Little does he know that she is driven by her desire for revenge...and she believes him to be the enemy she seeks! Only lust can bring them together to defy the fates that strain to keep them apart.
Dream Song
by Linda LaddIn early nineteenth-century America, a woman takes flight to protect a young boy—but love is about to catch up to her. Bethany Cole and her young charge, Peeto, are running for their lives, following the raging waters of the Mississippi to freedom, escaping the ruthless Luke Randall, Peeto&’s father. When Luke finds Bethany and his son gone, he immediately vows to track down the lovely &“kidnapper.&” However, he isn&’t counting on Bethany&’s strength of will and determination. As she braves crossing the river and traversing the lawless lands of the frontier, Bethany shows him just what she&’s made of. Now, Luke finds his resolve weakening in the face of Bethany&’s beauty. She taunts and tantalizes him . . . but remains just out of reach, as a supreme battle of wills turns into a sweetly passionate surrender for the two adversaries. They began as enemies, but couldn&’t defy the overwhelming need that brought them together.
Fire Glow
by Linda LaddBeneath the fiery gaze of her captor, Caitlin finds herself bound by the only enemy she could not defeat---her passionate nature. Caitlin, the renegade female pirate plundering Spanish galleons on the high seas, initially despised Trey Cameron, the man commissioned by the queen to tame her. As he forces her to conform to an appropriately feminine role, wearing gowns and performing the tasks of housekeeper, Caitlin vows to avenge herself. She will rule the waves again...free of the restraining hand of any man. As the lush green of the Caribbean brings them to tumult, Trey and Caitlin find themselves locked in a fiery battle of wills. Will they surrender to the refuge of each other's arms---or tear each other apart in the frustration of unrequited love?
Frost Fire (The Fire Trilogy)
by Linda LaddThe Fire Trilogy ignites with one woman&’s quest for Civil War vengeance—&“packed with subplots and supporting characters that keep the action percolating&” (Publishers Weekly). Join Linda Ladd in this first book of an exciting trilogy as she takes you on an incredible journey from the terrors of war to the comforts of love. She is intent on avenging her dishonor by the man who had taken more from her than she could ever possibly imagine. She has nothing, and so there is nothing she can lose, but she is intent on using any means necessary to take back what is rightfully hers. Born out of the ravages of war, theirs is a love that cannot be denied, blurring the boundaries forged by conflict until both are on the edge of a dizzying abyss where only passion matters, and surrender is sweet.
Running Scared: A Novel of Romantic Suspense
by Linda LaddWrongly accused of kidnapping her own baby, a woman on the run finds the one man who can help in this romantic suspense novel. Kate Reed is surely the happiest woman alive when her husband Michael arranges the adoption of baby Joey after the many years they tried unsuccessfully to conceive a child. From the first moment Kate embraces little Joey, she feels as though everything is finally complete. And when Michael suggests they escape the noisy city to find solace and comfort in the Missouri countryside, she feels like everything is falling into place for her and Michael. But when Michael&’s behavior suddenly becomes bizarre and unexplainable, Kate wonders whether he has got a bad case of the fatherhood jitters. It seems reasonable enough until sinister men arrive on her doorstep to claim her little one. Kate&’s only escape seems to be the woods, where she fearfully remains with baby Joey. When she encounters an unkempt man named Booker, and the two learn she is wanted for kidnapping and murder, this old friend of her grandfather does everything he can to protect Kate and Joey. Of course she has no idea just who this man is, but suddenly she trusts him more than anyone else . . .
Silverswept (Avon Romance Ser.)
by Linda LaddA English woman finds her loyalty and heart tested in this American Revolution romance by the author whose &“books just get better and better!&” (Lori Copeland). As the threat of war between America and England looms, loyalty and passion begin to rage. Her father, a prominent member of the British Parliament, tricks Alysson Tyler into marriage with Donovan MacBride, an American revolutionary. Convinced Alysson willingly offered to spy on his American activities, Donovan&’s desire for the seemingly innocent woman transforms into hate. Alysson denies any knowledge of her father&’s plans, but Donovan remains unconvinced and orders that the marriage be annulled upon their arrival in America. As soon as the ship arrives, though, Alysson becomes ensnared in the dangerous and exotic underground of the revolution and Donovan must remain her protector. While the flames of war begin to spark, so does the love between the unlikely pair. Can their passion for each other outweigh the loyalty they feel for their countries? Or will war put out the flame of love?
China Quest
by Elizabeth LaneA woman searches for the passion of a lifetime in nineteenth-century Hong Kong in this epic historical romance from the author of China Song. It is 1861 and Hong Kong is the most exotic, remote place on earth for a westerner like Serena Rose Bellamy Bolton. She is as greedy for love as she is for treasure. For Jason Frobisher, Hong Kong is just another place where he can lose himself and forget the woman who will never be his. Steven Bellamy is there to convert the heathen masses only to find that a change of heart has left his soul up for grabs. Daniel Cheng is the one man who stands to protect his homeland from the meddling hands of these westerners. Little does he know he will not be able to live without the beautiful hand of one of them.
China Song
by Elizabeth LaneDesire overcomes all obstacles in nineteenth-century Macao, China, in this turbulent historical romance from the author of China Quest. Macao, China, in 1839 is an exciting, exotic locale, but is being violently torn up by the ultimate clash of East and West, of godly corruption and heathen pride: the Opium Wars. Caught amid this upheaval is Kathleen Bellamy, blinded by fate but sensitive to the world around her. Even if she cannot see it, she can feel the turmoil in the air as it matches the conflict in her heart. Cheng Lo is the only man able to illuminate the dark depths of her soul. But she is, unfortunately, bound to her missionary father. Will their duties betray what their passions owe each other? Their love is forbidden and their future unseeable, but Kathleen&’s addiction to Cheng Lo is about to propel her into a world she can only imagine in her dreams.
China Song
by Elizabeth LaneDesire overcomes all obstacles in nineteenth-century Macao, China, in this turbulent historical romance from the author of China Quest. Macao, China, in 1839 is an exciting, exotic locale, but is being violently torn up by the ultimate clash of East and West, of godly corruption and heathen pride: the Opium Wars. Caught amid this upheaval is Kathleen Bellamy, blinded by fate but sensitive to the world around her. Even if she cannot see it, she can feel the turmoil in the air as it matches the conflict in her heart. Cheng Lo is the only man able to illuminate the dark depths of her soul. But she is, unfortunately, bound to her missionary father. Will their duties betray what their passions owe each other? Their love is forbidden and their future unseeable, but Kathleen&’s addiction to Cheng Lo is about to propel her into a world she can only imagine in her dreams.
Christmas Moon
by Elizabeth Lane&“A marvelous story filled with the spirit of Christmas miracles . . . An engaging, intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable story of timeless love&” (Love Western Romance). Pregnant, unwed and down on her luck, history teacher Emma Carlyle is facing the worst Christmas of her life. Needing some research for her master&’s thesis on legendary Wyoming lawman J.D. McNulty, she makes a Christmas Eve drive to South Pass City, where J.D. was buried. Heading home, she loses her way in a storm. After her car vanishes, she ends up in 1870, half-frozen and in labor, on the doorstep of a remote mountain cabin. When J.D. himself opens the door with a pistol in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other . . . well, let&’s just say that sparks start flying. These two lost souls are clearly meant for each other. But there&’s one problem. Emma has studied everything about J.D.—and she knows he has only a few weeks to live. Historical author Elizabeth Lane has penned a sensual time travel romp that will delight the reader from beginning to end.
Making Love
by Norman BognerIt's the 1970's and for Jane Teller Sidley, making love is both an escape and a journey. Tender twenty-year-old Jane is wise beyond her years because in that short span of time she has picked up one important trait: she is absolutely shameless. But she has everything else--money, breeding, a tight young body, brains, and, well, experience. She has lots of experience. She's the type of girl out to try on the world just to see how it fits. And she's willing to let almost anyone try her on for size, too. For instance, there's her college professor who expands her mind and her body, the football player who enjoys letting her score and the hot-to-trot stud who coincidentally used to be the ex-lover of her nymphomaniac mother. Will Jane ever discover the difference between making love and finding love? Find out in this searching novel by the author of "Seventh Ave." and "The Madonna Complex".
Dangerous Masquerade (The Americana Series #1)
by Janet DaileyA romantic ruse unravels among the Alabama elite in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s Americana novel of deception and desire. What was shy Los Angeles secretary Laurie Evans doing in Mobile, Alabama, for the weekend? Making good on a promise to meet the future in-laws. Not hers, but her cousin LaRaine&’s. Like a fool, Laurie has agreed to masquerade as her cousin after the spoiled aspiring actress lands a movie role. LaRaine&’s fiancé, millionaire hotel magnate Rian Montgomery, isn&’t going to be there, and the rest of the Montgomery clan will never be the wiser. What could possibly go wrong? After spending her life in her cousin&’s shadow, it&’s Laurie&’s turn to take a starring role—until Rian unexpectedly arrives at his family&’s estate. To Laurie&’s surprise, he agrees to the ruse. He has his reasons. Soon, a bride-to-be could be cut from the picture, a love affair will be turned upside down, and for Laurie, the dream of a dazzling romance will be no charade.
Dangerous Masquerade: Alabama (The Americana Series #1)
by Janet DaileyA romantic ruse unravels among the Alabama elite in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s Americana novel of deception and desire. What was shy Los Angeles secretary Laurie Evans doing in Mobile, Alabama, for the weekend? Making good on a promise to meet the future in-laws. Not hers, but her cousin LaRaine&’s. Like a fool, Laurie has agreed to masquerade as her cousin after the spoiled aspiring actress lands a movie role. LaRaine&’s fiancé, millionaire hotel magnate Rian Montgomery, isn&’t going to be there, and the rest of the Montgomery clan will never be the wiser. What could possibly go wrong? After spending her life in her cousin&’s shadow, it&’s Laurie&’s turn to take a starring role—until Rian unexpectedly arrives at his family&’s estate. To Laurie&’s surprise, he agrees to the ruse. He has his reasons. Soon, a bride-to-be could be cut from the picture, a love affair will be turned upside down, and for Laurie, the dream of a dazzling romance will be no charade.
Northern Magic: Alaska (The Americana Series #2)
by Janet DaileyA determined Texas rose finds an unlikely love in Alaska in this charming Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. After six months apart, Shannon Hayes is thrilled to reunite with her fiancé in America&’s last frontier. But when she arrives in Anchorage, Alaska, her excitement turns to worry when Rick is nowhere to be found. He&’s not at the airport, his apartment, or the job his letters implied he had landed. Desperate to find him, Shannon asks Rick&’s supposed employer for help. Bush pilot Cody Steele is handsome, charming, and more than willing to aide Shannon in her search, especially if it means getting to spend time with her. Now, as Shannon confronts the possibility that Rick has abandoned her, Cody&’s comforting, reliable presence makes her wonder if the man she&’s searching for isn&’t the one she should be giving her heart to.
Sonora Sundown: Arizona (The Americana Series #3)
by Janet DaileyLove runs wild for a mysterious cowboy and an Arizona hellcat in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Rivals. It&’s a Sonora, Arizona, sundown and Brandy Ames has one thought: Where&’s a cowboy when you need one? Her skittish Arabian gelding turned tail and galloped off leaving Brandy lost in the desert. Then she sees the flicker of fire over the next rise and follows it straight to the camp of a cattle thief. Rugged and drop-dead gorgeous in weathered suede, Jim is a man of few words. There&’s no time for small talk, anyway. An oncoming sandstorm is forcing them to take shelter for the night—in each other&’s arms. Brandy wasn&’t exactly prepared for his kiss. Willing? Yes. But what was she thinking? Saddling up next to him, Brandy has no idea that Jim has a secret—one that&’s going to make Brandy the envy of every girl she knows. And inflame the wrath of a few she doesn&’t. It may have begun as a chance encounter in the desert, but it&’s about to explode into the most public romance of the year. If Brandy can take the heat.
Valley of the Vapours: Arkansas (The Americana Series #4)
by Janet DaileyIn the rugged country of Arkansas, a young woman fights for freedom, passion, and love in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Ever since her mother&’s death, Tisha Caldwell&’s father has treated her like a prisoner. Although she&’s twenty years old, he expects her to be as chaste as a child, flying into rages whenever she comes home late from a date, or when he suspects she&’s been kissing some boy. When he sees her arms wrapped around the suave Roarke Madison, Tisha&’s father decrees they must be wed. And Roarke is no help at all when he presents her with the most beautiful diamond solitaire engagement ring she&’s ever seen. Now, in the rough country of the great state of Arkansas, Tisha must balance her need for liberation with the love beginning to grow in her heart.
Fire and Ice: California (The Americana Series #5)
by Janet DaileyEvery novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in California.His proposition was tempting...."Let me help you, Alisa." Zachary's voice was a soft, caressing whisper that was oddly soothing and hypnotic. "You've taken the world on your shoulders by making Chris your sole responsibility. Haven't you ever wanted someone to take care of you?" As much as she wanted to, Alisa wouldn't admit any such feelings to him. She felt curiously vulnerable, unable to handle the uncharacteristic gentleness Zachary was displaying. And she was afraid-afraid she'd give in to him. She couldn't let Zachary break down her defenses!
Difficult Decision (The Americana Series #7)
by Janet DaileyA Connecticut woman&’s professional career becomes a very personal affair in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Zane Wilding&’s company in Hartford, Connecticut, has made him one of the most influential financial wheeler-dealers on the East Coast. And he&’s learned to command attention with his looks alone—looks that are as cold and hard as marble. His ambitious new assistant, Deborah Holland, has never met anyone so calculating, inscrutable, or drop-dead gorgeous. As much as she hates to admit it, he takes her breath away. Then Deborah learns the truth of Zane&’s private life—the bitter secrets of a punishing marriage that has become a prison. And for Zane, there is no escape. Even now, when he&’s finally found a woman he can open up to and care for, he fears he can never really have her. As difficult as it is, it&’s Deborah&’s ultimate decision: leave Zane behind and move on with her life, or stay with the one man she&’s come to love, the one man who&’s destined to break her heart.
The Matchmakers: Delaware (The Americana Series #8)
by Janet DaileyFrom a New York Times–bestselling author: A widowed father finds an unexpected romance when his two tenacious daughters unite him with their new nanny. Jordan Long has serious issues with the attractive young live-in nanny his aunt hired while he was away on business. He specifically requested a more experienced, matronly woman to take care of his two young daughters, and Kathleen Darrow is an unwanted sexy distraction. She has to go. After three years working as a nurse, Kathleen was ready for a change, and she was thrilled to take the governess job at Long&’s magnificent home near Delaware Bay. Soon after meeting little Annette and Marsha, she begins to hate the idea of being separated from them—and from their charismatic father with his powerful air of self-confidence and darkly handsome features. But if two very resourceful little girls have their way, their passionate, auburn-haired caregiver will soon be assuming a more permanent position in the family household—and in the heart of their widowed dad. With more than 300 million books sold, New York Times–bestselling author Janet Dailey is one of America&’s premier romance fiction superstars—and she now continues her romantic tour of every state with this heartwarming tale of Delaware passion.
Southern Nights: Florida (The Americana Series #9)
by Janet DaileyFlorida gets hot in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s Americana series when a woman is torn between her fiancé and his gorgeous brother. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Barbara has been hurt by love before—but now, after only a month together, she&’s found the man she wants to marry. Todd is good to her, and excited to be taking her to see his family&’s ranch in Florida. As happy as they are, Barbara is still haunted by the memory of another man . . . and Todd feels the need to warn her about his tomcat of a brother, J.R. When they get to the ranch, they discover just how right Todd was to be concerned. Because J.R. is none other than Jock—the man Barbara can&’t seem to forget. Rapt with desire for both men, Barbara doesn&’t know how she could possibly choose between them. And with neither brother backing down, Florida is about to get hotter than it&’s ever been.
Night of the Cotillion: Georgia (The Americana Series #10)
by Janet DaileyThe legendary New York Times–bestselling author continues her Americana series as an innocent crush turns to scandalous passion for a sweet Georgia peach. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Since the first moment she saw him, Amanda Bennett has been fixated on Jarod Colby. She never thought he&’d notice a local girl like her, so when Jarod takes an interest at the annual cotillion at his family&’s plantation house, Amanda is overwhelmed by his attention—and his intense, masculine presence. But her Prince Charming isn&’t perfect, not with his arrogant assurance that he can have anything he wants no questions asked—including Amanda. Jarod isn&’t the sort for love or marriage. What he wants are the pleasures of the moment . . . and the pleasures he offers are undeniable. Now, Amanda will have to decide if the thrill of loving Jarod is worth the risk of not being loved in return.
Kona Winds: Hawaii (The Americana Series #11)
by Janet DaileyA dream job in Hawaii leads to a chance at love in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. To get through the harsh New England winter, Julie Lancaster has been waiting tables while she waits to land her dream job teaching high school history. But then her employment agency calls with an even dreamier offer: a well-paid tutoring position in beautiful, balmy Hawaii! The moment she steps off the plane, Julie is bewitched by the island&’s intoxicating atmosphere and the lingering scent of exotic blossoms. Debbie, her sixteen-year-old tutee, is a sweetheart, and everyone on the estate makes her feel welcome—except Ruel Chandler, Debbie&’s imperious, older half-brother. At the beach, Julie meets Frank, a handsome surfer who&’s obviously smitten. But as the Kona winds blow, Julie realizes there&’s something about Ruel that makes Frank seem like a mere boy by comparison.