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Creation in Death (In Death #25)
by J. D. RobbEve Dallas had seen this crime scene before: the artfully arranged body marked with signs of prolonged torture, and carved into her torso was the time it took for her to die.
Cross My Heart
by Carly PhillipsTen years ago Lilly Dumont was the ultimate poor little rich girl, complete with a huge inheritance...and an uncle determined to take it from her. With the help of her first love, she faked her own death and ran away to New York City, leaving behind everything, including her own name. Lilly Dumont was gone, but Lacey Kincaid was going to make it. Only, neither one ever forgot Ty Benson.Now Lacey's back to claim her inheritance. And her sizzling reunion with Ty has made her homecoming something to remember! Though not everybody's thrilled to see Lacey alive and well.... And it's up to Ty to make sure his childhood sweetheart doesn't disappear again-this time for good!
Crossing the Line
by Catherine StangPolice Detective Connor Galbraith only believed in things he could see, touch, and send out to be analyzed. So he's more than a little skeptical when a mysterious psychic appears in his life and tells him exactly where to find the District Attorney's kidnapped daughter. Simone Spencer knows specific details about the case, and more about Connor than he would like, especially since she is a suspect. Connor is a loner, both on and off the job, but as they spend time together and the trouble surrounding them escalates, their connection turns personal, throwing him off-balance and in danger of losing his heart. Simone's psychic powers accidentally open a destiny circle and involve her in Connor's life in unexpected ways. She can see into his past secrets that he isn't even aware of. Can she make him trust her enough to believe in her visions?
Crusade: Brethren Trilogy Book 2 (Brethren Trilogy)
by Robyn YoungRobyn Young is a compelling voice in historical fiction, writing in the tradition of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Manda Scott. This is the epic second novel in the million-selling Brethren trilogy.It is 1274 and in the fortified city of Acre, the last major stronghold of the Crusaders in Palestine, an epic conflict is beginning. Will Campbell is a Templar Knight, trained for war, but as a member of the mysterious group known as the Brethren, he is also a man of peace. After years of bloodshed the Brethren have helped create a truce between the Christians and Muslims. But there are those on both side for whom peace is not an option. As war looms, Will is torn between his oath as a Templar, his secret role in the Brethren and his duty to Elwen, the woman he loves but is forbidden to marry.
Crusader's Lady
by Lynna BanningJerusalem, 1192, The Third CrusadeSoraya al-Din is a woman bent on revenge. Disguised as a boy, nothing will keep her from her quarry!Marc de Valery is a war-weary knight who has one last duty-to protect King Richard on his perilous journey back to England.As the sun rises over the golden desert, Soraya sets out with Marc. It is the first step on a journey that will take her away from all she knows-across the Mediterranean to the beautiful Italian countryside and over the harsh French Alps. While danger follows close in her footsteps, can she shield her heart against the honorable knight she has sworn to destroy?
Crush du Jour
by Micol OstowWhen a girl bites off more than she can chew... Laine barely has enough time for herself, much less for romance. But she's always hungry for more projects -- so she signs up to teach a cooking class at her local community center. As it turns out, the guy co-teaching the class with her, Seth, is not just cute, but downright delicious! When Seth offers her a waitressing job at his family's restaurant, Hype, Laine can't resist. Just as Seth finally warms up to Laine, she finds out that Callie, another waitress at Hype, is cooking up a plan to steal Seth for herself. But tensions really reach their boiling point when Laine's restaurant critic mother writes a scathing review of Hype! Will Laine have to put love on the back burner again?
Cry of the Wolf
by Karen WhiddonHer ability to shape-shift into a wolf. On the run now from the dangerous mobster who destroyed her special gift, Jewel faces even deadlier stakes. For she will die if she doesn't change into a wolf soon. Arriving in west Texas, Jewel strives to complete her transformation. But as she lies naked in a grassy area and the animal in her is crying out for release, a handsome stranger intrudes. Brooding Colton Reynolds appears to be a man who knows a good deal about secrets. . . and the power of keeping them to himself. A man equally unable to trust. As her urge to shift awakens burning carnal desires, Jewel must put everything on the line. For if she gives her body to Colton, can she truly free her soul?
Cupid's Dart
by David NobbsAlan and Ange are on a train, heading for London. Alan is a philosophy lecturer, still a virgin at fifty-five; Ange a twenty-something, horoscope reading, darts groupie. They certainly don't expect their first casual meeting to lead to anything, but it does. Seizing the day, as they pull into Euston station, Alan asks Ange out to dinner and so begins the unlikeliest of liaisons. As they get to know each other, they are initiated into each other's worlds. From the claustrophobic confines of an Oxford College to the heady excitement of a big dart's match; from Liebfraumilch to Wittgenstein and everything in between. They even travel to Rome seeing many wonderful things as Alan learns to live for the moment and Ange to appreciate the finer things in life. But can they survive their differences in age and background? Are Alan's feelings the stuff of obsession and infatuation or is this true love? And what sort of philosopher is he if he cannot define and understand love? Told through the voice of Alan, this touching and hilarious story is much more than a tale about an unlikely couple. Ultimately, it is a story about the nature of love.
Cut Throat (Cat Dupree #2)
by Sharon SalaHe killed her once... <P> Throat slashed and left for dead next to her murdered father, a thirteen-year-old girl vows to hunt down the man who did this to them--Solomon Tutuola. Now grown, bounty hunter Cat Dupree lets nothing--or no one--stand in the way of that deadly promise. Not even her lover, Wilson McKay. <P> Their sexually charged encounters leave McKay wanting more, but Cat is determined to keep her distance. She doesn't need a man making emotional demands, not now, when revenge is near. <P> Suspecting that Tutuola is still alive, despite witnessing the horrific explosion that should have killed him, Cat follows a dangerous money trail to Mexico, swearing not to return until she's certain Tutuola is dead--even if it means destroying her very soul...
Cut Throat: Nine Lives Cut Throat Bad Penny (The Cat Dupree Novels #2)
by Sharon SalaThe second “explosive” thriller in the series featuring bounty hunter Cat Dupree from the New York Times–bestselling author of Nine Lives (Publishers Weekly).He killed her once . . . Throat slashed and left for dead next to her murdered father, a thirteen-year-old girl vows to hunt down the man who did this to them—Solomon Tutuola. Now grown, bounty hunter Cat Dupree lets nothing—or no one—stand in the way of that deadly promise. Not even her lover, Wilson McKay.Their sexually charged encounters leave McKay wanting more, but Cat is determined to keep her distance. She doesn’t need a man making emotional demands, not now, when revenge is near.Suspecting that Tutuola is still alive, despite witnessing the horrific explosion that should have killed him, Cat follows a dangerous money trail to Mexico, swearing not to return until she’s certain Tutuola is dead—even if it means destroying her very soul . . . Praise for Sharon Sala“If you can stop reading, then you are a better woman than me.” —Debbie Macomber, New York Times–bestselling author“Sala is a master at telling a story that is both romantic and suspenseful . . . one of the best writers in the genre.” —RT Book Reviews“Sala’s characters are vivid and engaging.” —Publishers Weekly
Cut and Run: A Thrilling Romantic Suspense
by Carla NeggersInheriting a priceless diamond leaves a young woman at the center of a secret war reaching back to WWII in this international suspense novel.The largest uncut diamond in the world, the Minstrel’s Rough is little more than legend. Since 1548, it has been in the Pepperkamp family, handed down from one keeper to another. Now concert pianist Juliana Fall has inherited its splendor—and, unwittingly, its legacy of danger.Juliana’s mother wishes she could bury her memories of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. But Juliana’s safety is now entangled in the secrets of the past. For there are others who seek the Minstrel’s Rough.A U.S. senator will risk his career to claim its value. A former Nazi collaborator insists it is his destiny to possess it. And a Vietnam war hero turned journalist is chasing the story of the century. Now Juliana has only two choices: uncover the past before they do—or cut and run.
Daddy Next Door
by Judy Christenberry[From the back cover] "I Found Our Daddy!" Three-year-old Missy thought her new neighbor had all the right stuff. Nick Barry was handsome, fun and even she could see he liked her new mommy. So why couldn't he be their daddy? Jennifer Carpenter had her hands full with adopting Missy and her two sisters. While the Texan next door doted on the girls, she knew Nick was in the fast lane to fame and fortune. Why would a sexy bachelor want a ready-made family? Besides, she wanted to become a mommy, not a Mrs. So what was it about Nick that proved irresistible-to the girls ... and to her?
Daddy Protector
by Jacqueline DiamondThe neighbor made Connie Simmons see red. An irresponsible party animal with the kind of magnetism that made her knees shake, he was mostly an irritation-with a generous dollop of temptation mixed in. But because he rescued her child from a fire and got hurt, it was only neighborly to call a truce. Detective Hale Crandall had spent months wondering how to patch things up with the blond bombshell next door. Saving her adopted son Skip-while it almost got him killed-had been a lucky break. Now he just needed to make himself an indispensable part of their lives-and wait! Harlequin American Romance #1163
Daddy Protector
by Jacqueline DiamondThe neighbor made Connie Simmons see red. An irresponsible party animal with the kind of magnetism that made her knees shake, he was mostly an irritation-- with a generous dollop of temptation mixed in. But because he rescued her child from a fire and got hurt, it was only neighborly to call a truce. Detective Hale Crandall had spent months wondering how to patch things up with the blond bombshell next door. Saving her adopted son Skip-- while it almost got him killed-- had been a lucky break. Now he just needed to make himself an indispensable part of their lives-- and wait
Daddy on Call
by Judy DuarteTurning his life around, Luke Wynter had worked hard to become a doctor, to give back to the community he'd taken from years ago. And he had been doing just fine. . . until Leilani Stephens snuck back into his life. Twelve years ago she had made it clear that she no longer considered him a friend, let alone a lover. And he'd never been one to plead or beg. Now he felt drawn to her all over again-- yet felt that something was unsettled, unfinished. Unsaid. What had Leilani been hiding from him all these years?
Dakota Farm
by Debbie MacomberLONELY FARMER SEEKS WIFE...MUST LIKE COUNTRY LIFE. Dave Stafford reckons he's got enough to offer a woman: he's decent and hardworking, and his farm in Buffalo Valley does all right. But there aren't many women in town, so he places a personal ad. And he gets one single reply. Only Emma Fowler, a woman from Seattle, is interested. But when she arrives in North Dakota, she's a little different from the picture she sent--and that's not all Emma hasn't been completely honest about. Emma is desperate to change her hectic, stretched-thin life, for her own sake...and for her three-year-old daughter. She's been lonely, too, and is hoping that this practical match will be the solution for her bruised heart. Dave and Emma will discover they can make a family, once they get used to the fact that they are husband and wife!
Damned
by Lisa ChildsPolice officer Ty McIntyre was cursed to find a girl no one had seen in twenty years. And it was his job to save her from the dark forces swirling around her. He found her locked away in a psychiatric hospital, where she thought she was losing her mind. Born a witch, Irina Cooper was able to read other people's thoughts. She had never known the source of her power, or her true heritage--until now. Irina could read Ty's true intentions and sense his deepest desires. But with a witch killer seeking to destroy the Cooper legacy, could these ill-fated souls embrace Irina's gift and end her family's curse? And beyond that, would they be able to save each other?
Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues (Signet Eclipse)
by Luann MclaneNow LuAnn McLane follows her surprise hit with Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues. Despite her two left feet, waitress Abilene Harper joins a reality TV dance competition and cha-chas and rumbas her way into the heart of the TV audience-and into the arms of her sexy dance instructor.
Dancing on Sunday Afternoons
by Linda CardilloReading letters written to her grandmother decades before, Cara Serafini finally learns the great secret, the triumph, of Giulia's life-the love she shared with her first husband, Paolo. It's a love that began when Giulia left the Italian village of her birth and came to New York, where Paolo Serafini captured her heart. . . ;and took her dancing on Sunday afternoons. And as Cara discovers, it's a love that's never ended-and never will.
Dancing with Dalton (Fatherhood)
by Laura Marie AltomIt takes two to tango, but Rose Vasquez hasn't felt likedancing since her husband died. For her little girl's sake,she's determined to make a new life in warm, friendly Hot Pepper, Louisiana. But something strange andwonderful is happening in the dance studio she justbought, where her latest student is-literally!-sweepingher off her feet. Being groomed to someday take over his family'sbanking business is one thing, but performing the tangoat this year's Miss Hot Pepper Pageant could beDalton Montgomery's greatest challenge. Especially whenhis alluring teacher and her irresistible daughter showhim what's been missing in his bachelor world.Now he'd like to return the favor by filling Rose'sdance card and becoming her partner-for keeps.But is Rose ready to let another man into her life? Daltonhopes so, because he's not willing to sit this one out!
Dancing with Werewolves
by Carole Nelson DouglasIt was the revelation of the millennium: witches, werewolves, vampires and other supernaturals are real. Fast-forward 13 years: TV reporter Delilah Street used to cover the small-town bogeyman beat back in Kansas, but now, in high-octane Las Vegas - which is run by a werewolf mob - she finds herself holding back the gates of Hell itself. But at least she has a hot new guy and one big bad wolfhound to help her out. . .
Danger Zone
by Debra WebbFor team owner Buck Buchanan every day at the Huntsville track is a rush. The noise. The dirt. The roar. The furor. NASCAR's golden boy has only one regret: Jenna Williams. Not that he blames her for ditching him twelve years ago, but now she's back and has thrown a red flag. Jenna is downright frantic, clutching a ransom note demanding a cool million in exchange for her daughter's safety. Their daughter's, actually. Yes, she knows how it looks asking Buck for help. But it's true. The child is theirs and Buck's the only one who can wrench her out of danger. Even if that means trading himself for a girl he's never known.
Dangerous Cravings
by Evangeline AndersonSome people need to be tied down to feel free. Tampa homicide detective Alex Reed is one of those people. On the job she is fiercely intelligent and tougher than any of the men in her department, handling her high-stress job with ease. Off duty, however, she explores her darker side through her highly erotic novels of bondage and submission. She hides her shameful desires behind a pen name, Victoria Tarlatan, and no one has any idea of her longings to be sexually dominated. Detective Cole Berkley is Alex's longtime partner and best friend. They have seen each other through her father's suicide and Cole's own devastating divorce when his wife left him. When things get tough on the street, Cole knows he can always trust Alex to get his back. What he doesn't know is anything about her secret hunger to be mastered, but he's about to find out. Somewhere in Tampa's urban sprawl a serial killer is working his dark magic, transforming wicked women into works of erotic art. The killer's MO is always the same--his hapless victims are found tied to the bed in classic bondage poses, strangled and tortured in unspeakable ways. In order to crack the case, Alex and Cole will have to go undercover in the BDSM community, posing as Master and slave, Dominant and submissive. But can Alex hold on to her secret while being forced to play out her most private fantasies with her partner? And can Cole handle the change in his tough-as-nails partner from one of the guys to a woman with deeply erotic needs? The friction between them will soon be the least of their worries. Because the killer has a list of intended victims, women who must be punished for daring to share their fantasies with the rest of the world. And the name Victoria Tarlatan is on it, making Alex next in line for the killer's transformation. Will she pay for her Dangerous Cravings with her life?