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The Importance of Being Kevin
by Steven HarperKevin Devereaux’s life can't get worse. He’s on probation. He’s stuck with an unemployed ex-convict dad. And he lives in a run-down trailer on the crappy east side of town. To keep his probation officer happy, Kevin joins a theater program for teenagers and falls hard for Peter Finn, the lead actor in the show—and the son of the town's leading family. Despite their differences, Peter returns Kevin’s feelings, and for the first time, Kevin learns what it means to be in love. But Peter’s family won’t accept a gay son—let alone a boyfriend from the wrong side of the tracks—and in their conservative town, they must keep the romance secret. Still, they have the play, and they have each other, so they’ll get by— Until a brutal attack shatters Kevin’s life and puts Peter in danger of going to jail for murder.
La importancia del quince de febrero: ¿Existe la fórmula exacta para el amor?
by Sofía Rhei¿Existe la fórmula exacta para el amor? Todos los ex novios de Sandra creían en el azar, a pesar de que ella, psicóloga, tiene una mentalidad científica. <P><P>El último la dejó el día siguiente a San Valentín, el año pasado. De modo que cuando esa fecha fatídica regresa, Sandra se pregunta si existe la fórmula exacta para dar con el hombre ideal. Inspirada por la paradoja de Fermi y por las obras de Isaac Asimov, tiene una revelación: utilizar los datos estadísticos de su trabajo para dar con la pareja perfecta. <P><P>Pero en ocasiones, ni los sistemas científicos ni las casualidades salen como una espera. A veces, lo importante es ser capaz de reconocer el amor cuando aparece, tener la valentía de enfrentarse a una misma y aceptar que las mejores cosas pueden llegar en el momento más inoportuno.
An Impossible Distance to Fall
by Miriam McNamaraA story about falling—falling from grace, falling in love—as well as soaring to heights you wouldn’t know were possible if you never stepped out into thin air.A story about falling—falling from grace, falling in love—as well as soaring to heights you wouldn’t know were possible if you never stepped out into thin air. It’s 1930, and Birdie William’s life has crashed along with the stock market. Her father’s bank has failed, and worse, he’s disappeared along with his Jenny biplane. When Birdie sees a leaflet for a barnstorming circus with a picture of Dad’s plane on it, she goes to Coney Island in search of answers. The barnstorming circus has lady pilots, daredevil stuntmen, fire-spinners, and wing walkers, and Birdie is instantly enchanted—especially with a girl pilot named June. Birdie doesn’t find her father, but after stumbling across clues that suggest he’s gone to Chicago, she figures she’ll hitch a ride with the traveling circus doing what she does best: putting on a convincing act and insisting on being star of the show. But the overconfidence that made her belle of the ball during her enchanted youth turns out to be far too reckless without the safety net of her charmed childhood, and a couple of impulsive missteps sends her and her newfound community spinning into freefall.
Impossible Music
by Sean WilliamsIn an emotionally compelling tale crackling with originality, when a teen musician goes deaf, his quest to create an entirely new form of music brings him to a deeper understanding of his relationship to the hearing world, of himself, and of the girl he meets along the way. Music is Simon&’s life—which is why he is devastated when a stroke destroys his hearing. He resists attempts to help him adjust to his new state, refusing to be counseled, refusing to learn sign-language, refusing to have anything to do with Deaf culture. Refusing, that is, until he meets G, a tough-as-nails girl dealing with her own newly-experienced deafness. In an emotionally engaging tale crackling with originality, Simon's quest to create an entirely new form of music forces him into a deeper understanding of his relationship to the hearing world, of himself, and of the girl he meets along the way.
Una impostora en Minstrel Valley (Minstrel Valley #Volumen 3)
by Mariam OrazalAdéntrate en la nueva y rompedora serie de «Minstrel Valley», creada por catorce autoras de Selecta. Ambientada en la Inglaterra de la Regencia en un pequeño pueblo de Hertfordshire, descubrirás una historia llena de amor, aventuras y pasión. Valery Sherman ha conseguido ocultarse de todo y de todos, menos del amor. Cuando llegó a Minstrel Valley, la ficticia señorita Sherman creyó haber encontrado el refugio perfecto donde ocultarse de los peligros que la acechaban, pero halló mucho más que eso pues la escuela de señoritas de lady Acton le proporcionó un hogar y una familia. Como profesora de etiqueta su vida es pacífica y algo monótona hasta que aparece en el valle un nuevo profesor que no se dejará engañar por su disfraz de maestra severa. El negocio familiar lo es todo para Dunhcan Bissop. Lo que menos había pensadoera que la apertura de sus nuevas caballerizas lo lanzaría de cabeza a terminar como instructor de equitación ¡en una escuela de señoritas! Por suerte, encontrará en la muy estirada señorita Sherman un aliciente para acudir todos los días a la gran mansión y descubrir quién es la mujer que se oculta bajo capas y capas de decoro y secretos. Sobre la serie:Minstrel Valley es un proyecto novedoso, rompedor y sorprendente. Catorce mujeres que crean una serie de novelas gracias a una minuciosa organización que ha llevado tiempo y esfuerzo, pero que tiene su recompensa materializada en estas quince novelas de las que vamos a disfrutar a lo largo de esta temporada. Gracias a su trabajo en equipo, el cariño, el tiempo robado a sus momentos de ocio, de descanso y de familia, la paciencia, el esmero y el talento, nuestras queridas autoras hacen que todo sea posible. Desde Selecta os invitamos a adentraros en Minstrel Valley y que disfrutéis, tanto como nosotros, de esta maravillosa serie de regencia. Si quieres saber más sobre el proyecto visita: www.minstrelvalley.com Prólogo de Nieves Hidalgo en Si me lo pide el corazón (Minstrel Valley 1):«Serán novelas divertidas, románticas, dulces, plenas de sentimiento, con personajes que os enamorarán; hasta con leyenda incluida. Historias paridas por la imaginación de unas autoras merecedoras de elogio, no ya solo por su capacidad para ilusionarnos, su disposición a compartir sino, sobre todo, por la manera encomiable de aplicarse al trabajo para ofreceros lo mejor de sí mismas.»
Imprisoned Heart: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Da MoshenqianshouThe body is as light as a cloud searching in another world of deep darkness weightless body let me fall again and again eerie quiet let people doubt their real existence i rushed forward desperately trying to find a so-called road a few times i despair endless deep without a ray of light there was only a dark expanse of space
Impulsos: La Serie Completa
by Sky CorganParte Uno: Fennel Riegel estaba buscando pasar un buen rato. Después de perder su trabajo y teniendo que volver a mudarse a la casa de su madre, todo lo que quiere es una noche para olvidarse de ella misma en los brazos de un ligue aleatorio. Sin embargo, alguien tiene otros planes para ella. Cuando la noche va mal, Fennel se encuentra más estresada de lo que estaba antes. Trent Stevens es a la vez el hombre de sus sueños y sus pesadillas. Él se abalazó para rescatarla de sí misma y luego desapareció sin dejar rastro, dejando a Fennel condundida y mentalmente marcada. Cuando resurge para salvar el día nuevamente, ella no puede descifrar si es bueno o malo. Todo lo que sabe es que hay una oscuridad en él que la intriga. Parte Dos: Trent Stevens tiene a Fennel tan de cabeza que no sabe si va o si viene. Una cita inesperada en su oficina la hace cuestionarse si su relación a pasado de lo profesional a lo personal. Cuando él comienza a darle la ley del hielo, eso rápidamente hace notar que las cosas no son lo que parecen. Él juega un peligroso juego de tira y jala tanto con sus emociones como con su cuerpo. Mientras que él le dice que se aleje, sus acciones hablan lo contrario. Fennel está demasiado intrigada para darse por vencida con Trent. Hay una oscura sensualidad en él que ella anhela experimentar. Pero cuando finalmente él la deja entrar, lo que le muestra está mucho más allá de cualquier cosa que ella podría haber imaginado. Parte Tres: Una tumultosa historia de amor con su jefe ha dejado a Fennel Riegel sintiéndose completamente destruida. Todo lo que quiere hacer es alejarse del hombre le arrojó su confianza a la cara. Sin embargo, alejarse de él es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo cuando él parece estar en una caliente persecución. Después de encontrar un nuevo trabajo y establecerse en un lugar propio, Fennel cree que su vida finalmente ha vuelto a la normalidad. Sin embargo, Trent
In a Badger Way: A Honey Badger Shifter Romance (The Honey Badger Chronicles #2)
by Shelly Laurenston“Hot and humorous.” —USAToday.com Petite, kind, brilliant, and young, Stevie is nothing like the usual women bodyguard Shen Li is interested in. Even more surprising, the youngest of the lethal, ball-busting, and beautiful MacKilligan sisters is terrified of bears. But she’s not terrified of pandas. She loves pandas. Which means that whether Shen wants her to or not, she simply won’t stop cuddling him. He isn’t some stuffed Giant Panda, ya know! He is a Giant Panda shifter. He deserves respect and personal space. Something that little hybrid is completely ignoring. But Stevie has a way of finding trouble. Like going undercover to take down a scientist experimenting on other shifters. For what, Shen doesn’t want to know, but they’d better find out. And fast. Stevie might be the least violent of the honey badger sisters, but she’s the most dangerous to Shen’s peace of mind. Because she has absolutely no idea how much trouble they’re in . . . or just how damn adorable she is.
In a Mother's Arms & The Widow's Secret: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Jillian Hart Victoria Bylin Sara MitchellThree touching tales of love, family and faithIn a Mother’s Arms by Jillian Hart and Victoria BylinIn “Finally a Family” by Jillian Hart, widow Molly McKaslin won’t marry for less than true love. But does handsome town doctor Sam Frost want a wife or a housekeeper for his daughters? With the help of two little matchmakers, Molly might end up with the family of her dreams. In “Home Again” by Victoria Bylin, Cassie O’Rourke comes face-to-face with town sheriff—and her former love—Gabe Wyatt when her troublemaking son vandalizes the local church. The honorable lawman offers to help tame her wild child, if he can come courting. For the love of her son, dare she entrust her heart to this man once The Widow’s Secret by Sara MitchellSecret Service agent Micah MacKenzie needs Jocelyn Tremayne’s help to uncover a conspiracy in New York City’s privileged circles. But the more she risks to help him, the more he sees the wrongly judged woman she truly is. Now he’s determined to win her trust, rekindle her belief—and prove his love.
In Another Life: A Novel
by C. C. HunterWhat would you do if your whole life was a lie and learning the truth could cost you your life? From New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow Falls series comes C. C. Hunter’s new YA thriller about a girl who learns that she may have been kidnapped as a child, and must race to uncover the truth about her past before she winds up a victim.Chloe was three years old when she became Chloe Holden, but her adoption didn’t scar her, and she’s had a great life. Now, fourteen years later, her loving parents’ marriage has fallen apart and her mom has moved them to Joyful, Texas. Starting twelfth grade as the new kid at school, everything Chloe loved about her life is gone. And feelings of déjà vu from her early childhood start haunting her. When Chloe meets Cash Colton she feels drawn to him, as though they're kindred spirits. Until Cash tells her the real reason he sought her out: Chloe looks exactly like the daughter his foster parents lost years ago, and he’s determined to figure out the truth. As Chloe and Cash delve deeper into her adoption, the more things don’t add up, and the more strange things start happening. Why is Chloe’s adoption a secret that people would kill for?
In cerca di guai (Nashville U #1)
by Stacey LewisLui è: Presuntuoso; Rozzo; Impertinente. Clay è tutto battutine sconce e parolacce, mentre io sono silenziosa e timida. Cerco di perdermi sullo sfondo, mentre lui si adopera per essere il centro dell’attenzione di tutti. Lei è: Rigida; Chiusa; Allergica al divertimento. Non ho mai pensato d’innamorarmi. Soprattutto non della ragazza che conosco da sempre. Una che è sempre stata off-limits. Gli opposti forse si attraggono, ma in questo caso, quando esplode la chimica, il cuore di qualcuno è destinato a spezzarsi. Alcuni nemici sono destinati a diventare amici e l’amicizia può trasformarsi in altro. Clay ha di certo incontrato la sua metà.
In Dog We Trust
by Beth KendrickFrom the author of Once Upon a Wine, a new novel set in the charming seashore town of Black Dog Bay, Delaware.When everything has gone to the dogs . . . When Jocelyn Hillier is named legal guardian for the late Mr. Allardyce’s pack of pedigreed Labrador retrievers, her world is flipped upside down. She’s spent her entire life toiling in the tourism industry in Black Dog Bay and never expected to be living the pampered life of a seasonal resident in an ocean side mansion, complete with a generous stipend. But her new role isn’t without its challenges: The dogs (although lovable) are more high-maintenance than any Hollywood diva, the man she wants to marry breaks her heart, and she’s confronted at every turn by her late benefactor’s estranged son, Liam, who thinks he’s entitled to the inheritance left to the dogs.Jocelyn has worked too hard to back down without a fight, and she’s determined to keep her new fur family together. As she strives to uphold the “Best in Show” standards her pack requires, Jocelyn finds love, family, and forgiveness in the most unexpected places.
In Her Sights (Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters #1)
by Katie Ruggle"Vivid and charming."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse seriesFive bounty-hunting sistersDeep in the heart of the RockiesFighting to save each other...and the men who steal their heartsBounty hunter Molly Pax fought hard for everything she has, turning the bail recovery business she shares with her sisters into an unqualified success. So when their sticky-fingered mother jumps bail and puts the childhood home up as collateral, Molly's horrified. To make matters worse, every two-bit criminal in the Rockies now sees her family's misfortune as their next big break.She needs help, stat. Enter rival bounty hunter John Carmondy: six feet of pure trouble, with a cocky grin to match. John's the most cheerfully, annoyingly gorgeous frenemy Molly's ever had the pleasure of defeating...and he may be her only hope of making it out of this mess alive.What People Are Saying:"I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series"Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author for Hold Your Breath"Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath
In His Sights
by L. A. BryceMeet two men who need each other’s help but don’t realize it until it’s almost too late.Noah is gay and terrified someone might find out. So much so that when he was blackmailed with pictures of himself with another man, instead of coming clean, he left his SEAL team without a word.The other man is openly gay Mason, a former Marine and now part of the FBI’s Joint Terrorist Task force. It takes eight years after their first meeting in the desert for a chance event bring the two men together again. Now Noah must decide if he’s ready to accept who he is or if it’s easier to cut and run. Can they navigate the obstacles in their path to build a relationship? And why does the thought of that scare them more than investigating a group of terrorists?
In His Sights (Stealth #2)
by Danica WintersThey both have secrets that could get them killed…As second-in-command of her family’s business empire, Mindy Kohl is independent to a fault. But after she eludes death by inches and becomes guardian to her niece, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, Mindy needs someone to have her back. Jarrod Martin, who is investigating the crime syndicate targeting the Kohl family, steps up to take on the role. Together, can they outsmart those who want Mindy dead when they are both keeping secrets from each other?
In It to Win It: A Wynn Hockey Novel (Wynn Hockey #2)
by Kelly JamiesonWynn family bonds bend but never break. . . . “Kelly Jamieson is an auto-buy for me.”—Carly Phillips JP Wynn: I admit, I’ve made some bad choices—on and off the ice. Now all I want to do is show my team I can control my emotions while I’m playing and redeem myself with my family, especially with my brother, Théo. I hate that I hurt him and I’m determined to stay out of trouble. But the hot bridesmaid at Théo’s wedding is tempting me into another bad decision. A little flirting and a hook up with Taylor seem harmless . . . until Manny Martinez jumps me on the dance floor and starts beating the crap out of me. And just like that I add one more bad decision to my résumé. Taylor Hart: I always thought hockey players were hot. Now I think they’re crazy. Manny broke my heart when he got traded to another team and left without even a goodbye. Then he showed up at my best friend’s wedding. All I wanted to do was show Manny that I was over him. And the groom’s sexy brother, JP, seemed more than willing to be my distraction. But after the way everything went down, I want nothing to do with any of them. Easier said than done. Especially when Lacey’s new brother-in-law is always around. . . . And I keep thinking about the wedding night, when we snuck away to his room for the best sex of my life. USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson’s epic Wynn Hockey series can be read together or separately: PLAY TO WIN IN IT TO WIN IT Don’t miss any of Kelly’s captivating reads: The Aces Hockey series: MAJOR MISCONDUCT • OFF LIMITS • ICING • TOP SHELF • BACK CHECK • SLAP SHOT • PLAYING HURT • BIG STICK • GAME ON The Bayard Hockey series: SHUT OUT • CROSS CHECK The Last Shot series: BODY SHOT • HOT SHOT • LONG SHOT The standalone novel: DANCING IN THE RAIN This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
In Love by Christmas: City By The Bay Stories (City by the Bay Stories #5)
by Cari Lynn WebbThis Christmas, two worlds collide…under the mistletoe!All Theo Taylor wants for Christmas is a profitable year-end and a flawless wedding for his sister. Hiring beautiful but unknown designer Josie Beck is a huge risk, especially when the Taylors’ reputation is at stake. Josie is sweet, kind and impossible to resist. But is Josie about to destroy Theo’s perfect wedding plan…or is she the answer to his heart’s secret Christmas wish?
In Love-Hate: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Jian XiYan Leng, a ghost from the Modern World. She yearned for kinship, but in the blink of an eye, the family that doted on her disappeared. Along the way, affection, friendship, and love came one after another. Among them, there were a few traces of sincerity, but no one was able to find it. In order to get revenge, she had experienced a few setbacks along the way. He, who was originally her enemy, had experienced life and death with her. He, who was originally her lover, had allowed her experience the mortal world. In this road of revenge, she had experienced all the love and hate in the mortal world. What choice would she make after being loved? Would the person she was destined to be with would accompany her? Or just pass by?
In love with her
by Lady BeltranLucia, married and with several dependent children, lives in a wealthy family in the city. She is admired and envied by the female sector that surrounds her since she has had the life of a princess that they dreamed of since childhood. However, she is not happy. Disengaged and dissatisfied with what she has, look for a way out. On his thirty-fourth birthday, under the breath of a candle, he makes a wish: "May my life take another course" The young businessman Andreu Voltaire is tired of so much female mockery. He does not believe in love, after years of grief he has discovered that women only love him for his money. But all those premises will change when I find Lucia. One night, while drinking a bottle of Jack´s Daniels, he looks at the stars and takes an oath: "I will not give up until that woman is mine"
In mezzo ai lupi
by Margo Bond CollinsBenvenuti al Moon Moon… il luogo dove la mia vita si è trasformata in un meme sui lupi. Sienna Luna ha sempre saputo che ci fosse qualcosa di strano nella sua famiglia. Non sapeva che la maggior parte di essa era formata da licantropi. Fino a quando suo zio non la nominò alfa del branco nel suo testamento e Sienna fu obbligata ad affrontare un’eredità per la quale nessuno si era preso la briga di prepararla. Fortunatamente per lei, Sienna ha anche ereditato il Moon Moon, il miglior locale per licantropi di San Francisco, pieno di lupi mannari pronti ad insegnarle le basi. E non solo. Ma affinché Sienna possa guidare il branco, dovrà scegliere un compagno entro la prossima luna piena – e ci sono tre bellissimi licantropi pronti ad offrirsi volontari. Se soltanto Sienna riuscisse a decidere…
In Pursuit of Perfection
by Jacki KellyThe next man in Macy Rollins's life must be perfect. She's had enough impostors and isn't willing to settle for anything less. All she has to do is get through the company contract negotiation season and she will get that promotion she has been working so hard for. Avery Malveaux – one of Philadelphia's most eligible bachelors – has been hired to work with her as legal counsel for the company. From the moment they are forced to work together tensions are high and expectations are low. He questions her ability, she questions his intentions. After Macy is suspected in an accounting shortage, she accuses Avery of betraying her confidence. Has she once again been deceived by a man she thought she could trust? Can she clear her name and win her job back? And can there be any hope for Macy's pursuit of perfection.
In quell'ultimo respiro
by Marta Martín GirónUn incontro inverosimile Un finale sorprendente Una storia che ti farà tornare a credere nell’amore Era arrivato per Aarón il momento di fare qualcosa della sua vita. L'insoddisfazione e il sentimento di solitudine gi impedivano di essere felice. Aveva bisogno di sentirsi realizzato, di fare un passo in un'altra direzione, plasmare ciò che da troppo tempo gli girava in testa. Per Dana, la vita con il suo ragazzo non era quella che avrebbe desiderato. Qualcosa nella relazione le impediva di essere felice. Sentiva la mancanza di ciò che un tempo avrebbe potuto essere qualcosa di più e del suo defunto amico Óscar. Il desiderio di omaggiarlo e al tempo stesso di placare il dolore della sua assenza, la spinse a seguire una strada fino ad allora sconosciuta. Una bella storia di amore e paura. Desiderio e resistenza. Tragedia e speranza. Finzione e realtà.
In Rhythm (Back on Top #2)
by JN WelshSuperstar or Supernova?Asha “Velvet” Kendall is this close to achieving her dream of headlining the legendary Temptation Festival as half of the DJ duo Bedazzled Beats. The EDM scene could use a powerful female presence, and Velvet and her bestie Candy are ready for their moment in the spotlight. A chance encounter with sexy-as-sin industry icon Isaak “Zazzle” Van Sandt is the cherry on top.With a shared passion for music and an intense mutual attraction, the pair should be totally in sync. Instead, Zazzle’s reputation for hard partying has Velvet hitting Pause.Zazzle knows both the high of superstardom and the darker side of the life. But six months after rock bottom, he’s got his feet firmly planted on a new, less destructive path. Next stop: wooing the curvaceous and tenacious “one that got away.”But Velvet’s been there, done that, and she’s wary of risking her heart—not to mention her career—on someone in recovery. Earning her trust won’t be easy. If Zazzle can manage it, off-the-charts chemistry might just turn into once-in-a-lifetime love…This book is approximately 83,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
In Safe Hands (Heroes and Babies #1)
by Victoria SueFormer helicopter pilot Maverick Delgardo’s injuries ended his Air Force career, leaving him bitter and one drink away from becoming an alcoholic. When his sister asks for his help on a private protection case to babysit a disgraced pop star, Mav reluctantly agrees. Deacon Daniels, onetime lead singer and idol to his teenage fans, saw his career and reputation ruined when a reporter’s exposé led to a devastating scandal. Without money or a job, a heartbroken Deacon has lost custody of his baby niece. And just when he thinks his life can’t get any worse, a stalker’s threatening messages escalate to murder. Mav only agreed to one meeting, but his protective instincts kick in, along with an attraction to Deacon. When the body count increases, however, Mav is unsure he is up to the task of protecting Deacon from a killer. But it is too late for Mav to step away, now that he’s lost his heart, and he must find the strength to reassure Deacon and his niece that they are in safe hands no matter the cost.
In Safe Keeping (Heroes and Babies #2)
by Victoria SueHeroes and BabiesHe can’t save everyone… Firefighter Lucas Attiker is mired in guilt by his inability to save his young son, who perished in a fire three years ago. When he rescues a troubled young man and his baby daughter from a Colorado forest fire, Lucas finally begins to forgive himself. But the wildfire is only the beginning of the dangers facing them. Hell-bent on saving his daughter from his crime boss ex, Owen Michaels is on the run with the baby in tow—fleeing both the killers who are after him and the US Marshals Service deputies assigned to protect him. When his desperate flight lands them in the midst of an inferno, the man who saves them offers hope for more than just survival. They might have escaped a blazing forest and a hail of bullets, but both men will need to risk their lives—and their hearts—to give a little girl a loving family… if they can make it out alive.