- Table View
- List View
Cavanaugh Heat (Cavanaugh Justice #12)
by Marie FerrarellaThey were devoted partners-until a bullet separated them. Now Lila McIntyre worked a desk job and Brian Cavanaugh was chief of detectives. Suddenly, they were worlds apart. And yet, when she started getting disturbing phone calls in the middle of the night, newly widowed Lila turned to Brian for help.He'd kept his feelings for her carefully guarded until now. But as their growing relationship infuriated a stalker, Brian had to hold back once more. That fury made him wonder if Lila was chosen at random...or if their tormentor was someone who knew-and hated-them both.
A Cedar Cove Christmas
by Debbie MacomberMother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, searching for her baby's father. David Rhodes had said he'd be in town. But he isn't. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn....So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her nearby ranch. She and her husband, Cliff, have a houseful of guests, but they offer her a room over their stable (currently sheltering the animals-including a donkey and a camel-for Cedar Cove's Nativity pageant!).When Mary Jo goes into labor that night, a young man named Mack McAfee, a paramedic, comes to her rescue, just as her brothers-the three Wyse men-show up in town. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noel. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack. Because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love...
A Cedar Cove Christmas
by Debbie MacomberMother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, searching for her baby's father. David Rhodes had said he'd be in town. But he isn't. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn. . . . So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her nearby ranch. She and her husband, Cliff, have a houseful of guests, but they offer her a room over their stable (currently sheltering the animals--including a donkey and a camel--for Cedar Cove's Nativity pageant!). When Mary Jo goes into labor that night, a young man named Mack McAfee, a paramedic, comes to her rescue, just as her brothers--the three Wyse men--show up in town. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noel. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack. Because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love. . .
The Celebutantes: In the Club
by Antonio PagliaruloThe school year’s almost over, and Madison, Park, and Lexington Hamilton are ready to trade in their Birkin bags for bikinis. But before vacation comes work, and the triplets have plenty of it. Cleopatra, the newest, hottest, and most expensive club in Manhattan, is opening–and it just happens to also be Hamilton Holdings’ latest business venture. The girls must throw the party to end all parties. But this is one opening the sisters won’t soon forget. Before the night ends, the body of a classmate is found with a bloody wound on the side of his head. At first glance, the case appears to be open-and-shut. But the girls smell trouble. They know the murderer is still out there, and they’re willing to bet their sizable inheritance that the police won’t be able to unravel the mystery. Murder is so out, but until this crime is solved, it’s arrivederci Italia. And the Hamilton sisters simply won’t accept that as an option.
The Celebutantes: To the Penthouse
by Antonio PagliaruloIT’S SUMMER IN the city for Madison, Park, and Lexington Hamilton. Only, these triplet heiresses have more on their plate than hot-tubbing and the Hamptons. The Royal Crown Society of America is one of the most exclusive private clubs in the country and the triplets have secured membership. Even more exciting is that pop-art It girl Tallulah Kayson will unveil her newest masterpiece at their very own inaugural luncheon. But when they run into Tallulah’s mysterious boyfriend, Elijah Traymore, hitting on their friend Coco McCaid, something doesn’t feel right. And when Elijah plunges to his death from the hotel penthouse, that feeling is confirmed. Elijah was pushed, and judging from the limited edition pink cell phone found at the scene of the crime, Coco McCaid needs a very good lawyer. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Celtic Love Knots: Sexual magin, Tailltean Marriage
by Kiki HowellSexual Magic A cast circle of sexual magic; an ancestral Books of Shadows; and a sexual magic spell cast in desperation hundreds of years ago leave Caitlyn angry that her destiny may have been tampered with. Now, she needs to know if she is meant to be with Brent, a man who often doesn't understand her ways but to whom she is undeniably pulled. Tailltean Marriage Ten years ago, at their first Lughnasadh, Allena and Devyn made a pact to go through a Tailltean Marriage, a trial marriage, if they were both still unattached on Lughnasadh the year they turned twenty-eight. Even though Allena and Devyn have been best friends, sharing everything for years, once their hand-fasting ceremony is over they fear that sex will change their friendship.
The CEO Takes a Wife
by Maxine SullivanHe must marry or lose control of his empire. But no ordinary wife would do for Australian tycoon Alex Valente. Emotional entanglements were to be avoided; physical attraction was essential. Struggling designer Olivia Cannington certainly fit both of his requirements. . . most especially the latter. And she was in such desperate need of his funds, perhaps the beauty would even agree to the second part of his marriage ultimatum: give Valente an heir. . . within a year.
The CEO's Christmas Proposition
by Merline LovelaceA case of mistaken identity landed Devon McShay on the receiving end of a mind-blowing kiss--from her new client! CEO Cal Logan was an undeniably handsome man, and despite their business relationship, Devon couldn't help thinking about kissing him again. When a crippling ice storm traps them in Salzburg for Christmas, sharing a room is their only option. And sharing a bed becomes their pleasure. Could this passionate encounter evolve into anything more than a holiday affair?
CEO's Marriage Seduction
by Anna DepaloSexy CEO Griffin Slater wanted the boss's daughter. He'd made love to Eva Tremont in his mind countless times, but now he was determined to marry her. And he had a secret weapon to persuade her. . . . Griffin's proposal was outrageous; it was shocking; it was. . . tempting. The man she'd kept at arm's length for so long promised to make her baby dreams a reality, to give her unimaginable pleasure. But would marrying Griffin be too high a price to pay?
Chance of a Lifetime
by Portia Da CostaThe videotape shocked and thrilled her...and really turned her on. She'd found it in a small, out-of-the-way sitting room of Blaystock Manor, where she was working. Now everyone was away and she finally had an opportunity to watch at her leisure. There on the screen was the Marquis, her much fantasized-about boss, administering a very sexy spanking to some girl. The intense erotic sizzle she felt compelled her to begin touching herself. And as she lost herself in pleasure, she suddenly realized he'd entered the room and had been watching her. But embarrassment turned to excitement when he urged her to continue, then began to touch her intimately. It was only the smallest hint of what she'd witnessed on the tape, but she knew she had to have more...much more!
Changing Jamie
by Dakota Chase2nd EditionJamie's pretty much an average gay teenager. He's in the closet, has an unrequited secret crush on a fellow high school athlete, and an awful home life. It's a good thing he has his friend Billy to distract him and to show him that being out has its benefits. Billy is everything Jamie isn't: openly gay, wealthy enough to follow fashion trends, and with a social calendar full of dates with older men. Then Jamie's life spins into a downward spiral. Billy starts acting weird and hiding things from him. His stepfather's abusive behavior escalates until Jamie dreads going home. His English teacher assigns him to tutor the object of his affection, gorgeous track star Dylan. Jamie's not even sure he can talk to Dylan, let alone tutor him, and it's impossible to talk to Billy about it. Billy's too wrapped up in a dangerous game called bug chasing: trying to catch HIV. Billy's risky behavior nearly shatters their friendship and forces Jamie to look at the world in a whole new way. Can Jamie keep Billy safe, stay on top of homework and a new boyfriend, and convince his mom to give his stepdad the heave-ho?First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2008.
Charity's Heart
by Ramona K. CecilThe wounds of war are deep. Charity Langdon knows this well, having lost her family and her home to Sherman's army. Now living in Indiana with her aunt and uncle, Charity finds it hard to forgive those around her, especially those who wore the Union blue. But Daniel Morgan's wounds run deep, too. As a POW in a notorious Confederate prison, he was severely wounded as he tried to prevent the beating death of a friend. Traveling home after the War, he was one of the few who escaped the explosion of the ill-fated steamshipSultana. Thus, Daniel finds himself drawn by Charity's beauty but repelled by her soft Southern drawl. Will Charity and Daniel become two more casualties of the War between the States, or will they allow God's spirit to work within them, healing their hurts and bringing freedom through forgiveness?
Charley's Web
by Joy FieldingNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author Joy Fielding tells the story of an ambitious journalist whose foray into the mind of a killer puts her own family in jeopardy. Charley Webb is a beautiful single mother who writes a successful and controversial column for the Palm Beach Post. She's spent years building an emotional wall against scathing critics, snooty neighbors, and her disapproving family. But when she receives a letter from Jill Rohmer, a young woman serving time on death row for the murders of three small children, her boundaries slowly begin to fade. Jill wants Charley to write her biography so that she can share the many hidden truths about the case that failed to surface during her trial. Seeing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Charley begins her jour-ney into the mind of this deeply troubled woman. Her path takes a twisted turn, however, when the anonymous letters she's recently received from an angry reader evolve into threats, targeting her son and daughter. As Charley races against time to save her family, she begins to understand the value of her seemingly intru-sive neighbors, friends, and relatives. As she discovers, this network of flawed but loving people might just be her only hope of getting out alive. Filled with complex characters and a plot rich with intrigue, Charley's Web is Joy Fielding at her heart-skipping, mesmerizing best.
The Chef's Choice
by Kristin HardyIan and Amanda McBain didn't raise a foolTheir daughter Cady could spot a player a mile away. . . and Damon Hurst was a textbook player. What the hell was a celebrity chef doing in Grace Harbor, anyway? True, he was trying to save the family business, but helping her family didn't give him carte blanche to Cady. She'd heard the rumors: the parade of pop tarts, the raunchy parties. She wouldn't be another notch on his cutting board. Damon was no stranger to women, but this fiery, caramel-eyed tomboy was unlike anyone he'd ever met. The chef might be accustomed to having his own way, but, this time, could he have bitten off more than he could chew?
Chicken Soup For The Soul: Love Stories
by Mark Victor Hansen Peter Vegso Jack L. CanfieldWhether it is at first sight, develops over time with a close friend, or it hits you like a ton of bricks--falling in love is a lyrical life-changing event. "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Love Stories" will transport you to the moments of your life that were filled with devotion and unconditional love. Who can forget what it feels like to walk on air, share private jokes, and ponder over intimate moments? This collection of stories is sure to rouse the inner romantic in your heart, with stories of long-lost love rekindled in the twilight of life, young love discovered, and love that truly lasts forever. But this book will also remind you of the everlasting love between friends, family, and parents and children. Stories peppered throughout celebrate the vastness of love in all its many forms, including the story of one woman who is able to endure a painful illness because of the unconditional love and affection she receives from her cat, and the story about the love shared between father and daughter when he returns from overseas, as well as stories about love found in surprising ways by women and men who thought their time for romantic love had passed. "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Love Stories" will take you back to your most cherished memories and inspire you to create a few more.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Fun and Heartwarming Stories about Finding and Enjoying Your Mate
by Mark Victor Hansen Amy Newmark Jack CanfieldEveryone loves to read true stories about how it happened for other people. This book includes the 101 best stories on love and marriage that appeared in a wide variety of past Chicken Soup for the Soul books. These heartwarming stories will inspire and amuse readers, whether they are just starting to date, are newly wed, or are veterans of a long marriage.
The Child Comes First
by Elizabeth AshtreeTrial attorney Simon Montgomery rarely loses a case. But when an eleven-year-old girl stands accused of murder, the courtroom superstar faces his toughest challenge. The child's social worker, Jayda Kavanagh, thinks it's open and shut: her client didn't do it. And Jayda will stop at nothing to prove her innocence. Jayda isn't the only one who's bonding with the young girl. While he fights to win her freedom, Simon moves ahead with plans to adopt her. It means dredging up his own painful past. Coming clean about his growing feelings for Jayda. But Jayda's harboring a secret of her own--a secret that could affect their future together. And the child's.
The Children's Doctor and the Single Mom
by Lilian DarcyThe doctor takes a family! Tammy Prunty is an excellent neonatal-intensive-care nurse--and a single mom of five children! There's simply no time in her life for relationships. Besides, she's sworn off men for good! Her gorgeous colleague, neonatal specialist Laird Burchell, is definitely out of the question. He's a playboy, way out of her league and not the kind of man who'd even think about taking on five kids. But Laird's been bowled over by Tammy's warmth, her sense of humor and her gorgeous red hair. He might be daunted by the prospect of fatherhood, but there's so much about Tammy and her lively young family that makes him think she's a woman worth risking everything for....
Children's Doctor, Christmas Bride
by Lucy ClarkA Christmas Wedding Christmas has arrived in the small town of Ballarat - along with paediatrician Summer Hoyts and her young son! Summer left the city for a fresh start, so she's not about to act on her unexpected attraction to her handsome new colleague Jason Daniels. . . Jason's ex-wife never wanted children, so he gave up on his hopes for a family. But Summer and little Tommy have stolen his heart. He soon finds himself wanting a very special gift this year - and vows to make this single mum his bride by Christmas!
Children's Doctor, Christmas Bride
by Lucy ClarkA Christmas Wedding Christmas has arrived in the small town of Ballarat - along with paediatrician Summer Hoyts and her young son! Summer left the city for a fresh start, so she's not about to act on her unexpected attraction to her handsome new colleague Jason Daniels. . . Jason's ex-wife never wanted children, so he gave up on his hopes for a family. But Summer and little Tommy have stolen his heart. He soon finds himself wanting a very special gift this year - and vows to make this single mum his bride by Christmas!
Children's Doctor, Society Bride
by Joanna NeilMillionaire doctor: wife wanted!Dr Louise Bridgford is devoted to her job on a busy A&E children's ward. Although her tireless work leaves her little time for romance, she can't help noticing the devastatingly handsome Dr James Ashleigh-also known as the next Lord Ashleigh! She's only allowing herself a little look, because a) he's simply out of her league and b) they are arguing over the future of her department.But James knew from the moment he met Louise that she was the woman for him. Since she's been in his life he's started to see things differently. So much so that now he's going to fight to save her children's ward. And then ask her to be the next Lady Ashleigh!
Children's Doctor, Society Bride
by Joanna NeilMillionaire doctor: wife wanted! Dr Louise Bridgford is devoted to her job on a busy A&E children's ward. Although her tireless work leaves her little time for romance, she can't help noticing the devastatingly handsome Dr James Ashleigh - also known as the next Lord Ashleigh! She's only allowing herself a little look, because a) he's simply out of her league and b) they are arguing over the future of her department. But James knew from the moment he met Louise that she was the woman for him. Since she's been in his life he's started to see things differently. So much so that now he's going to fight to save her children's ward. And then ask her to be the next Lady Ashleigh!
Children's Doctor, Society Bride
by Joanna NeilMillionaire doctor: wife wanted! Dr Louise Bridgford is devoted to her job on a busy A&E children's ward. Although her tireless work leaves her little time for romance, she can't help noticing the devastatingly handsome Dr James Ashleigh - also known as the next Lord Ashleigh! She's only allowing herself a little look, because a) he's simply out of her league and b) they are arguing over the future of her department. But James knew from the moment he met Louise that she was the woman for him. Since she's been in his life he's started to see things differently. So much so that now he's going to fight to save her children's ward. And then ask her to be the next Lady Ashleigh!
The China Bird
by Bryony DoranA beauty and beast tale of secrecy and love explores our perceptions of beauty and abnormality.
Chinook, Wine and Sink Her
by Morgan O'ReillyHow does a gold mining fisherman catch the girl of his dreams? Ask the moose and the dog. Linnet Greenbriar has a job to do on the isolated Alaskan Yukon River. Hoping the remote area will keep her away from men for as long as possible, she is shocked to see the handsome stranger walking up the river and singing a little song. All her hopes change when a mishap sends her falling into the river and also into the arms of said handsome stranger. Creed finds himself in the wrong place at the right time and becomes a self appointed hero when he rescues the beautiful Fish and Game Officer from the icy river. All he wanted was a little peace and solitude, but one look at this city girl has him changing his tune. WARNING: Sex in bathtubs filled with water from natural hot springs, too many men and a moose, who just might interrupt the fun.50,000 Words