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The Heavy
by Dara-Lynn WeissFor readers of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and Bringing Up Bebe, a mother's unflinching memoir about helping her seven year-old daughter lose weight, and the challenges of modern parenting. When a doctor pronounced Dara-Lynn Weiss's daughter Bea obese at age seven, the mother of two knew she had to take action. But how could a woman with her own food and body issues--not to mention spotty eating habits--successfully parent a little girl around the issue of obesity? In this much-anticipated, controversial memoir, Dara-Lynn Weiss chronicles the struggle and journey to get Bea healthy. In describing their process--complete with frustrations, self-recriminations, dark humor, and some surprising strategies--Weiss reveals the hypocrisy inherent in the debates over many cultural hot-button issues: from processed snacks, organic foods, and school lunches to dieting, eating disorders, parenting methods, discipline, and kids' self-esteem. Compounding the challenge were eating environments--from school to restaurants to birthday parties--that set Bea up to fail, and unwelcome judgments from fellow parents. Childhood obesity, Weiss discovered, is a crucible not just for the child but also for parents. She was criticized as readily for enabling Bea's condition as she was for enforcing the rigid limits necessary to address it. Never before had Weiss been made to feel so wrong for trying to do the right thing. The damned if you do/damned if you don't predicament came into sharp relief when Weiss raised some of these issues in a Vogue article. Critics came out in full force, and Weiss unwittingly found herself at the center of an emotional and highly charged debate on childhood obesity. A touching and relatable story of loving a child enough to be unpopular, The Heavy will leave readers applauding Weiss's success, her bravery, and her unconditional love for her daughter.Advance praise for The Heavy "Have you ever been 'that mother'? You know, the one who others criticize or question? If so, then you know what incredible courage and daring it can take to raise a child in a way that doesn't always meet other people's expectations. Dara-Lynn Weiss is inspirational for her sheer will, her unwavering dedication, and her willingness to take accountability for her own actions. The Heavy is a stark look at imperfect parenting--and why our mistakes make us better parents."--Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness "Dara-Lynn Weiss had to defy her child's school, the judgments of other parents, and our fast food culture to rescue her daughter from the epidemic of obesity. Parents should see this as an inspiration--and a wake-up call."--Amy Dickinson, "Ask Amy" advice columnist and author of The Mighty Queens of Freeville "The Heavy should be required reading for every parent because it tackles--with refreshing honesty--that universal question we'll all face: how to do what's best for our children, even when the kids resist our efforts and society judges our approach. Dara-Lynn Weiss has written a brave book and started a crucial and overdue national conversation."--Abigail Pogrebin, author of One and the Same and Stars of David
Motive: An Alex Delaware Novel (Alex Delaware #30)
by Jonathan KellermanThe #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman writes razor-sharp novels that cut to the quick. Now comes Motive, which pits psychologist Alex Delaware and homicide cop Milo Sturgis against a vicious criminal mind--the kind only Kellerman can bring to chilling life. Even having hundreds of closed cases to his credit can't keep LAPD police lieutenant Milo Sturgis from agonizing over the crimes that don't get solved--and the victims who go without justice. Victims like Katherine Hennepin, a young woman strangled and stabbed in her home. A single suspect with a solid alibi leads to a dead end--one even Alex Delaware's expert insight can't explain. The only thing to do is move on to the next murder case--because there's always a next one. This time the victim is Ursula Corey: a successful, attractive divorcée who's been gunned down--not a robbery but an execution, a crime that smacks of simple, savage revenge. And along with that theoretical motive come two strong contenders for the role of perp: the dead woman's business partner/ex-husband and her divorce lawyer/secret lover. But just as Alex and Milo think they're zeroing in on the most likely suspect, a bizarre new clue stirs up eerie echoes of the unsolved Hennepin murder. And the discovery of yet another crime scene bearing the same taunting signature raises the specter of a serial killer on a mission, whose twisted method is exceeded only by his manipulative and cunning madness. Praise for Jonathan Kellerman "Jonathan Kellerman's psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix."--Los Angeles Times "A master of the psychological thriller."--People "The combination of Alex Delaware [and] Detective Milo Sturgis . . . makes for the most original whodunit duo since Watson and Holmes."--ForbesFrom the Hardcover edition.
Breakdown (Alex Delaware Novel #31)
by Jonathan KellermanBestselling author Jonathan Kellerman has been universally hailed as the master of psychological suspense, and the blockbuster new thriller featuring Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis confirms his status as today's preeminent practitioner of saber-sharp storytelling. Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware meets beautiful and emotionally fragile TV actress Zelda Chase when called upon to evaluate her five-year-old son, Ovid. Years later, Alex is unexpectedly reunited with Zelda when she is involuntarily committed after a bizarre psychotic episode. Shortly after Zelda's release, an already sad situation turns tragic when she is discovered dead on the grounds of a palatial Bel Air estate. Having experienced more than enough of L.A.'s dark side to recognize the scent of evil, Alex turns to his friend LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis for help in finding out who ended Zelda's broken life. At the same time, Alex is caught up in another quest: the search for Zelda's missing son. And when other victims vanish from the same upscale neighborhood, worry turns to terror. As Alex struggles to piece together the brief rise and steep fall of a gorgeous, talented actress, he and Milo unveil shattered dreams, the corruption of a family, and a grotesque betrayal of innocence. With each devastating revelation and damning clue, Alex's brilliant mind is challenged as never before--and his determination grows to see a killer caged and the truth set free. Praise for Jonathan Kellerman "Jonathan Kellerman's psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix."--Los Angeles Times "Kellerman doesn't just write psychological thrillers--he owns the genre."--Detroit Free PressFrom the Hardcover edition.
Heartbreak Hotel: An Alex Delaware Novel (Alex Delaware #32)
by Jonathan KellermanAlex Delaware and LAPD detective Milo Sturgis investigate the death of Alex’s most mysterious patient to date in the sensational new thriller from the master of suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman.At nearly one hundred years old, Thalia Mars is a far cry from the patients that child psychologist Alex Delaware normally treats. But the charming, witty woman convinces Alex to meet with her in a suite at the Aventura, a luxury hotel with a checkered history. What Thalia wants from Alex are answers to unsettling questions—about guilt, patterns of criminal behavior, victim selection. When Alex asks the reason for her morbid fascination, Thalia promises to tell all during their next session. But when he shows up the following morning, he is met with silence: Thalia is dead in her room.When questions arise about how Thalia perished, Alex and homicide detective Milo Sturgis must peel back the layers of a fascinating but elusive woman’s life and embark on one of the most baffling investigations either of them has ever experienced. For Thalia Mars is a victim like no other, an enigma who harbored nearly a century of secrets and whose life and death draw those around her into a vortex of violence.Heartbreak Hotel is classic Delaware and classic Kellerman.Praise for Jonathan Kellerman“Jonathan Kellerman’s psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix.”—Los Angeles Times “Kellerman doesn’t just write psychological thrillers—he owns the genre.”—Detroit Free Press “A master of the psychological thriller.”—People
Night Moves: An Alex Delaware Novel (Alex Delaware Novel #33)
by Jonathan Kellerman<P>Even with all his years of experience, LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis knows there are crimes his skill and savvy cannot solve alone. That’s when he calls on brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware to read between the lines, where the darkest motives lurk. And if ever the good doctor’s insight is needed, it’s at the scene of a murder as baffling as it is brutal. <P>There’s no spilled blood, no evidence of a struggle, and, thanks to the victim’s missing face and hands, no immediate means of identification. And no telling why the disfigured corpse of a stranger has appeared in an upscale L.A. family’s home. Chet Corvin, his wife, and their two teenage children are certain the John Doe is unknown to them. Despite that, their cooperation seems guarded. And that’s more than Milo and Alex can elicit from the Corvins’ creepy next-door neighbor—a notorious cartoonist with a warped sense of humor and a seriously antisocial attitude. <P>As the investigation ensues, it becomes clear that this well-to-do suburban enclave has its share of curious eyes, suspicious minds, and loose lips. And as Milo tightens the screws on potential persons of interest—and Alex tries to breach the barriers that guard their deepest secrets—a strangling web of corrupted love, cold-blooded greed, and shattered trust is exposed. Though the grass may be greener on these privileged streets, there’s enough dirt below the surface to bury a multitude of sins. Including the deadliest. <P><b> A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Web: The Graphic Novel
by Jonathan KellermanThe acclaimed bestselling author and king of psychological suspense gets a whole new chance to thrill, as Jonathan Kellerman&’s The Web makes its graphic novel debut. After a narrow escape from his burning house, psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware is ready for a relaxing getaway. And revered scientist Dr. Woodrow Wilson Moreland has just the ticket for Alex and his girlfriend, Robin Castagna: an all-expenses-paid vacation to a Pacific island retreat. It won&’t all be fun in the sun, however. But helping Dr. Moreland prepare his fascinating case files for publication is business Alex is happy to mix with pleasure. Unfortunately, pleasure is in short supply on the remote island of Aruk, with its dark history hanging heavy in the tropical air. Though reports of a bloody native uprising and mutants haunting the jungle may be rumors, the brutal, unsolved murder of a young woman is very real. So is the bad vibe Alex and Robin get from a battling pair of married scientists, a scandal-hunting writer, a duo of menacing beach bums, and a politician with a hidden agenda. Not to mention their enigmatic host, a man being eaten alive by secrets. As another savage murder stuns the island, a dangerous storm closes in . . . and so does the conspiracy consuming Aruk like a strangling vine. With no one to trust but each other, Alex and Robin must track down the hellish truth beneath a lost paradise—before the blue Pacific waters run red with more spilled blood. Once again, scripter Ande Parks—acclaimed author of Union Station, Capote in Kansas, and the Jonathan Kellerman graphic adaptation Silent Partner—teams with major Marvel and DC illustrator Michael Gaydos to bring the laureate of L.A. mystery fiction to edgy, intense new life on the page.
Monster (Graphic Novel)
by Jonathan KellermanA labyrinth of secrets, revenge, sex, and manipulation come to life in this graphic novel adaptation of a &“surprising and complex story of evil&” (People) by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman.Two separate murders, strikingly similar in their grisly particulars, bring psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD detective Milo Sturgis together once again to pool their crime-solving skills in the hunt for a homicidal maniac. But they&’re shocked to discover that another deranged murderer may be their best chance of cracking the case. Ardis Peake has been locked away in an asylum for the criminally insane for the last sixteen years, ever since he committed the horrifying massacre as a teenager that made him infamous—and earned him the nickname &“Monster.&” A pariah even among his fellow inmates, Peake is a lost cause to most of his doctors, and only staff psychologist Claire Argent took a keen interest in treating the caged killer—until she turned up brutally slain in the trunk of her car. It is a death made all the more disturbing by the fact that it was seemingly predicted by Monster. While Milo searches for a connection between the killing of a struggling actor and Dr. Argent&’s nearly identical murder, Alex wonders what spurred the reportedly shy psychologist&’s intense fascination with the dangerously insane. But Claire Argent&’s personal life proves as barren as the empty home she left behind, and neither her ex-husband nor her colleagues can fill in the cryptic blanks. Only Ardis Peake, whose barely functioning mind lies buried deep in psychosis, seems somehow inexplicably linked to the world from which he&’s sealed off. And when he foresees another violent double slaying, Alex and Milo fear that their only hope of finding the truth—and stopping the bloodshed—may be to follow a strange and menacing path into the dark heart and twisted psyche of a madman.
Crime of Privilege
by Walter WalkerIn the tradition of Scott Turow, William Landay, and Nelson DeMille, Crime of Privilege is a stunning thriller about power, corruption, and the law in America--and the dangerous ways they come together. A murder on Cape Cod. A rape in Palm Beach. All they have in common is the presence of one of America's most beloved and influential families. But nobody is asking questions. Not the police. Not the prosecutors. And certainly not George Becket, a young lawyer toiling away in the basement of the Cape & Islands district attorney's office. George has always lived at the edge of power. He wasn't born to privilege, but he understands how it works and has benefitted from it in ways he doesn't like to admit. Now, an investigation brings him deep inside the world of the truly wealthy--and shows him what a perilous place it is. Years have passed since a young woman was found brutally slain at an exclusive Cape Cod golf club, and no one has ever been charged. Cornered by the victim's father, George can't explain why certain leads were never explored--leads that point in the direction of a single family--and he agrees to look into it. What begins as a search through the highly stratified layers of Cape Cod society, soon has George racing from Idaho to Hawaii, Costa Rica to France to New York City. But everywhere he goes he discovers people like himself: people with more secrets than answers, people haunted by a decision years past to trade silence for protection from life's sharp edges. George finds his friends are not necessarily still friends and a spouse can be unfaithful in more ways than one. And despite threats at every turn, he is driven to reconstruct the victim's last hours while searching not only for a killer but for his own redemption.Advance praise for Crime of Privilege "Walter Walker's Crime of Privilege is a terrifically entertaining race of a read that also effortlessly manages to be jam-packed with intelligence, insight, morality, and heart. Top-notch and highly recommended!"--New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart "A stunning first legal thriller that is sure to get as much attention as John Grisham's The Firm and Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent . . . An outstanding crime story with spot-on characterization, a protagonist whose humiliating past compels sympathy, and a host of unexpected suspects. The novel's moral complexity will appeal to readers who enjoyed works as diverse as Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities, Nelson DeMille's The Gold Coast, and any number of contemporary thrillers."--Library Journal (starred review) "A sheer pleasure to read . . . George must find his own moral compass, in a summer read notable for credible characters and unpredictable twists."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A page-turning, puzzle-solving adventure."--Booklist "Walker maintains his dry, sometimes biting humor and moral edge. . . . A convincing portrait of misbehavior among the rich and powerful."--Kirkus Reviews"Walter Walker combines an experienced attorney's sense of our flawed criminal justice system with a natural storyteller's gift. Crime of Privilege is a twisting, engrossing, irresistible detective story."--William Landay, author of Defending JacobFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Mill River Redemption
by Darcie ChanNew York Times bestselling author Darcie Chan returns to the enchanting town of Mill River in a heartwarming novel of family, self-discovery, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy. Josie DiSanti is starting over. Recently widowed, she has fled her New York City home with her two young daughters--spirited Rose and shy Emily--in tow. She takes refuge in Mill River, Vermont, to live with her only remaining relative, Ivy Collard, the local bookstore owner and a woman Josie barely knows. There, the young mother and her girls build a new life for themselves--until a shocking tragedy tears the sisters apart. Years later, Josie's still-estranged daughters return to the quiet town for the reading of their mother's will, which stipulates that they must work together to locate a hidden key to a safe-deposit box containing their inheritance. Even from the great beyond, it seems Josie will do anything to bring about her daughters' reconciliation. Having no choice but to go along with their mother's final wishes, Rose and Emily move back to Mill River for the summer to begin the search--discovering that, in the close-knit community known for magic and miracles, an even greater treasure awaits them.
Along Came Trouble: A Camelot Novel (Camelot #1)
by Ruthie KnoxNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNALRITA finalist and New York Times bestselling author Ruthie Knox's Camelot series heats up in this sizzling eBook original novel, featuring two headstrong souls who bump heads--and bodies--as temptation and lust bring nothing but delicious trouble. An accomplished lawyer and driven single mother, Ellen Callahan isn't looking for any help. She's doing just fine on her own. So Ellen's more than a little peeved when her brother, an international pop star, hires a security guard to protect her from a prying press that will stop at nothing to dig up dirt on him. But when the tanned and toned Caleb Clark shows up at her door, Ellen might just have to plead the fifth. Back home after a deployment in Iraq and looking for work as a civilian, Caleb signs on as Ellen's bodyguard. After combat in the hot desert sun, this job should be a breeze. But guarding the willful beauty is harder than he imagined--and Caleb can't resist the temptation to mix business with pleasure. With their desires growing more undeniable by the day, Ellen and Caleb give in to an evening of steamy passion. But will they ever be able to share more than just a one-night stand?Praise for Along Came Trouble "Knox's Camelot, Ohio, books showcase just what this author does best, create love stories that feature real people in situations that readers can understand and with which they can empathize. . . . Additionally, she writes absolutely smoking-hot love scenes! Her heroes and her heroines redeem and save each other. Love doesn't conquer all, but it makes life a whole lot sweeter."--Library Journal"One of the reasons I so like [Ruthie Knox's] work is because [her] heroines are women I personally can relate to. . . . I've read Along Came Trouble twice and though I liked it on the first pass, I really liked it on the second. It's a smart, challenging, sexy, well-written book."--Dear Author "Knox writes incredible romance, and this one is no exception. Readers will be mesmerized by the complex relationships woven into her tale. A fascinating hero who defines the word sexy, a heroine who is extremely likable and pitch-perfect dialogue all make this entry in the Camelot series an absolute must-read."--RT Book Reviews "Contemporary romance readers will not want to miss the romantic, heart-felt emotion along with all the sexy, steamy goodness Ruthie Knox creates within the pages of About Last Night."--Fiction Vixen "A great new voice in contemporary romance . . . hilarious, heartfelt, and hot."--New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristan Higgins "I'll read anything by Ruthie Knox--her books are always sexy, funny, beautifully poignant, and honest."--Molly O'Keefe, bestselling author of Crazy Thing Called Love Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: How to Misbehave, Flirting with Disaster, and About Last Night.
Run Wild With Me: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainBeloved author Sandra Chastain offers readers a wild ride with the tale of a man who is always on the move--until he meets the one woman who can make him stay put.Sam Farley grew up hearing stories about his late grandmother's house in Arcadia, Georgia, but for all his travels, the small town is one place he's never been. So when he shows up, on foot, in a ferocious storm, he quickly has the locals buzzing: Who is this dark-eyed vagabond, and what does he want with Millie's old, boarded-up house? Sam never intends to stay long--just long enough to see the house before it's auctioned off. Then he meets the gorgeous city clerk, Andrea Fleming . . . and gives her a kiss. Now Sam's torn between his desire for this intoxicating woman and the terrifying prospect of staying in one place. Andrea is undeniably drawn to the brooding journeyman carpenter with his stories of faraway places. But she belongs in Arcadia and is certain that she will be nothing more to Sam than a fling, a way station on the road to all the places he hasn't yet seen. But despite her deep misgivings--and the warnings of everyone around her--Andrea finds herself falling for the wickedly handsome wanderer . . . come what may.Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Taking Shots, Along Came Trouble, and Hell on Wheels.
Scarlet Butterfly: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainSandra Chastain's vividly realized characters transcend time, in a scorching story of romance, destiny, and transporting pleasure. In the library of her overprotective father, Carolina Evans is enchanted by an antique journal--written by another Carolina who disappeared at sea long ago--about a magnificent galleon christened The Scarlet Butterfly. When she reads in the newspaper that a reclusive millionaire has resurrected the nineteenth-century ship from the bottom of St. Mary's River, the sheltered blonde leaves her troubles behind in Texas and heads for the Georgia coast. But has Carolina been drawn to the water's edge by the spirit of adventure . . . or by a supernatural passion calling out from another age? After the tragic death of his sister, Sean Rogan dissolved his family's corporation, turned his back on the world, and closed his heart. He never expected to fall for a woman like Carolina, who inexplicably wakes up in his bed. How has she managed to stow away on his ship? Her explanation--that a pirate's ghost carried her aboard--makes no sense. As they dive for answers in The Scarlet Butterfly's haunted past, what they find is a timeless love as powerful as the tides. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Taking Shots, Along Came Trouble, and Hell on Wheels.
Long Simmering Spring
by Elisabeth BarrettSpring comes to Star Harbor, bringing unexpected passion for a sexy sheriff, as the next Grayson brother finds love with the town's beautiful doctor. Julie Kensington grew up in the same small town as the Grayson brothers and remembers when the boys were nothing but trouble. As teenagers, Cole's rugged sex appeal set Julie's heart ablaze, but she did her best to ignore it. Now a grown woman with a medical degree, Julie still can't resist her searing attraction to the roughest, toughest Grayson. He's ex-military, tormented, and sexier than ever, but are his wounds too deep to be healed by her loving, gentle touch? Even back in high school, straight-arrow Julie had a way of making Cole think twice about his bad-boy lifestyle. When Julie decides she's finally ready to embrace her wild side, Cole knows he is just the man to show her the way, unleashing years of pent-up desire. Neither of them counted on falling in love, but when Cole's demons threaten to derail their relationship, it's up to Julie to show him that together, they can overcome the past . . . and build a future. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Deep Autumn Heat, Blaze of Winter, and Along Came Trouble.
Mac's Angels: Sinner and Saint (Mac's Angels #2)
by Sandra ChastainCherished author Sandra Chastain offers readers a searing story of love and promise, danger and desire. Dr. Nikolai Sandor has sworn off caring for patients. It's all research, all the time for him now. But after taking a call he can't ignore, Niko finds himself at the bedside of a woman who had attempted to take her own life . . . and now refuses to wake from her twilight state. Niko is drawn to the angelic woman, to her peaceful face. When he touches her hand and whispers to her of love and passion, he senses she is aware of his presence. He must wake her--even if it means believing in a romance that might never begin. Karen Miller doesn't want to wake up. She wants to be alone with her pain, in the darkness of her deepest sleep. But she can't ignore that voice, low and seductive. Who is this man, this tempter at her bedside? Is he real? His sensual whispering has penetrated Karen's safe haven, creating an intimacy she'd never known before. But if she opens her eyes, will she ever be safe again? Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Flirting with Disaster, Taking Shots, and Long Simmering Spring.
Showdown at Lizard Rock: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Lizard Rock #1)
by Sandra ChastainOpposites attract in this sizzling novel from Sandra Chastain, as a face-off between a gorgeous activist and a sexy mogul proves that desire can be the sweetest persuader. Catching a man's eye has never been hard for statuesque Kaylyn Smith. And now that she's got King Vandergriff's attention, she's determined to put it to good use. Kaylyn is camping out on Lizard Rock, the healing hot springs where King plans to build a country club, and she's staying there until she changes his mind. But Kaylyn has never encountered anyone quite like King, a man who never backs down from a challenge . . . especially one as enticing as this spirited siren. Nobody has ever gotten in King's way, or under his skin, like this beautiful protester with a heart of gold. Kaylyn is passionate, persuasive, and dedicated to her ideals. Which suddenly puts King in the tricky position of trying to win her heart without selling out his own dream--a tug-of-war between desire and determination that only love can settle. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Flirting with Disaster, Taking Shots, and Long Simmering Spring.
Danny's Girl: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainIn a stirring, sensual novel from Sandra Chastain, high-school sweethearts reunite--only now the stakes are higher and the tension is off the charts. "Meet me at our place at midnight," the note says, just like when they were kids. But Katherine Sinclair isn't seventeen anymore, and she knows firsthand the dangers of trusting Danny Dark. Ten years ago, he stood her up after graduation, leaving Katherine alone, confused--and pregnant. Giving the baby up for adoption allowed her to go to college and eventually become mayor of Dark River. Seeing Danny again means risking everything--even if his raw masculine presence still gives her chills. Dan is no longer the bad boy everyone in town remembers. But when he lays eyes on the beautiful blond mayor, suddenly Dan Dark, globe-trotting hot shot, becomes Danny again. And in his heart, he realizes that Katherine Sinclair is still Danny's girl. But Katherine has been keeping a secret that will test the depth of his love: She's raising the son Dan never knew about, following the death of his adoptive parents. And now Katherine doesn't need a bad boy in her life. She needs a powerful, passionate, full-grown man. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Trying to Score, Long Simmering Spring, and Scarlet Lady.
Silver Bracelets: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainIn Sandra Chastain's funny and sensual story of unfettered love, a pretty locksmith discovers that she holds the key to one man's guarded heart. Always ready to look on the bright side, professional locksmith Sarah Wilson expects the late-night call to be some sort of practical joke. But no. Big, buff, and handcuffed to a bed, Sheriff Asa Canyon is as red-hot angry as he is just plain hot. The thrill of setting him free makes this one night that Sarah will never forget . . . because it's the night she unlocks the secret to her own happiness. Torn between wringing his best buddy's neck for pulling this little stunt or kissing the sweet and sexy locksmith who comes to his rescue, Asa chooses the latter. But the longing their encounter ignites is wreaking havoc with his life. A committed loner, Asa doesn't have plans to look for love, or even really believe it exists--at least not for him. Until Sarah sets out to break open his heart and show him what joy lies inside. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Trying to Score, Flirting with Disaster, and Long Simmering Spring.
Slow Summer Burn
by Elisabeth BarrettAs the sizzling Star Harbor series concludes, the fourth sexy Grayson brother, a dedicated DEA agent, shows a high-society beauty the true meaning of love. Cameron Stahl has everything, so why does she feel like her life is incomplete? A beautiful Boston socialite and a successful entrepreneur, she's just opened her second boutique in Star Harbor and business is booming. But one searing look from Val Grayson sends fire through her body and shows her exactly what's missing from her life: a real man who doesn't play games and who makes her feel like the most desired woman on earth. DEA agent Val Grayson has always looked after his brothers. Now it's his turn to find love--though Cam is the last sort of woman he ever dreamed he'd fall for. When courageous Cam realizes she has the insider connections to help Val take down a major drug player within Boston's political elite, he can't stop her from putting herself in danger. But as the drug bust of his career looms, all Val cares about is saving the woman he loves before it's too late. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Deep Autumn Heat, Blaze of Winter, and Long Simmering Spring.
Flirting with Disaster: A Camelot Novel (Camelot #2)
by Ruthie KnoxIn the latest eBook original novel in RITA finalist and USA Today bestselling author Ruthie Knox's scorching-hot Camelot series, a no-strings fling looks an awful lot like falling in love--or flirting with disaster. Fresh out of a fiasco of a marriage, Katie Clark has retreated to her hometown to start over. The new Katie is sophisticated, cavalier, and hell-bent on kicking butt at her job in her brother's security firm. But on her first assignment--digging up the truth about the stalker threatening a world-famous singer-songwriter--Katie must endure the silent treatment from a stern but sexy partner who doesn't want her help . . . or her company. Sean Owens knows that if he opens his mouth around Katie, she'll instantly remember him as the geeky kid who sat behind her in high school. Silence is golden, but he can't keep quiet forever, not with Katie stampeding through their investigation. It's time for Sean to step up and take control of the case, and his decade-old crush. If he can break through Katie's newfound independence, they just might find they make a perfect team--on the road, on the job, and in bed. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: How to Misbehave, Along Came Trouble, and About Last Night.
The Judge and the Gypsy: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Lizard Rock #3)
by Sandra ChastainA man sworn to justice. A woman out for revenge. Payback turns to passion in Sandra Chastain's mesmerizing love story. Samantha Ramey wants revenge. An eye for an eye is the way of her Gypsy forbears . . . so Judge Rasch Webber must suffer for the death of her brother. She'll use the gifts God gave her--enchanting beauty and erotic wiles--to reel in the politically ambitious jurist. Then she'll break his heart. But hunter becomes prey when Rasch turns the tables with his kiss, awakening a longing in Samantha more powerful than payback. The first time he sees her--bathed in moonlight on the balcony of his Atlanta home--she's completely naked. Rasch's enticing midnight visitor is no apparition but a real woman with a hidden agenda. Whatever game his mystery lover's playing, he's already in too deep. Then scandal rocks his world, and Rasch is damned by a truth that could jeopardize his run for governor. But if he loses Samantha, too, he'll lose the love he cannot live without. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Firebrand: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainFrom beloved author Sandra Chastain comes the story of an unconventional arrangement between a willfully independent rancher and the headstrong hired hand who shows her the pleasure of losing control. With the breeding season on the horizon at Silverwild Ranch, Rusty Wilder is in a pickle. To be taken seriously in the business community she needs a husband. But what Rusty really wants is a man who can stand back while she runs Silverwild her way. But it turns out that the guy who answers Rusty's Help Wanted ad is just too assertive, too untamed, and too handsome to keep from turning her entire life upsidedown. Desperate to provide for his daughter as a single dad, Cade McCall ends up at Silverwild Ranch, where Rusty offers him a deal that seems too good to be true: a home and a job with "no experience necessary." Cade soon realizes that "no experience necessary" means that Rusty will be calling all the shots. If Cade can check his pride, he may have just landed in paradise. But controlling his desire for the feisty green-eyed rancher will take all the strength he has in his broad shoulders and hungry heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
What Not to Bare
by Megan FramptonIn Megan Frampton's witty historical romance, a woman is judged by her gown, and a man by his reputation--until both are shed in one sexy moment of seduction. Lady Charlotte Jepstow certainly knows how to make an impression--a terrible one. Each one of her ball gowns is more ostentatiously ugly than the one before. Even she has been forced to wonder: Is she unmarried because of her abysmal wardrobe, or does she wear clashing clothing because she doesn't want to be pursued in the first place? But when Charlotte meets Lord David Marchston, suddenly a little courtship doesn't sound so bad after all. David will be the first to admit he's made some mistakes. But when he gets yanked from his post by his superiors, he is ordered to do the unthinkable to win back his position: woo his commander's niece. If David wants his life back, he must use his skills as a negotiator to persuade society that Charlotte is a woman worth pursuing, despite her rather unusual "flair" for color. But David does such a terrific job that he develops an unexpected problem, one that violates both his rakish mentality and his marching orders: He's starting to fall in love.
The Morning After: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainPassion is in the cards for Sandra Chastain's hero Razor Cody--a man searching for revenge who ends up finding something far sweeter. Rachel Kimble has a feeling her life is about to change--so the knock on her front door, and the person behind it, are not totally unexpected. Razor Cody is a confident man with a stormy past and a mind set on vengeance: His only intention is to pass through Rachel's life like a warm Savannah breeze. But he's drawn to stay, intent on discovering what really brought them together. Razor Cody's not the sort to believe in fate, or visions, or love at first sight. What he does believe in is the way he feels when he lays eyes on beautiful, bewitching Rachel. But he has come to Savannah to settle a score, and falling for a lost lamb who speaks of destiny and dreams is not in his plans. And yet, no matter how he may try to shield his heart, when he discovers the kind of power their connection can bring, he'll do whatever it takes to keep Rachel safe--and in his arms. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
For Love of Lacey: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Holland Winter #2)
by Sandra ChastainGet ready to fall for Sandra Chastain's classic romance set in an irresistible world of Southern sparkle and sizzle. The last time Lacey Lee Wilcox saw straight-laced corporate type Tyler Winter, he was wearing a permanent scowl with his perfectly tailored suit. So when he shows up at her best friend's bohemian wedding, Lacey takes it upon herself to keep the cynical exec out of the way. But underneath the pinstripes, Lacey finds an old soul--not to mention an incredible body--and what was supposed to be a vexing day turns into a wild time that leaves Lacey wanting more. Lacey's taste for adventure stirs something in Tyler he wasn't sure he still possessed. It's something that worries him just a little--after all, he hasn't become Atlanta's most successful real-estate mogul by letting loose. But maybe, just maybe, there is such a thing as working too hard . . . and there's no one Tyler would rather play hooky with than lovely Lacey. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Gabriel's Outlaw: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Sandra ChastainIn Sandra Chastain's story of reawakened love, a feisty bar owner and a man of the law must forgive the sins of their past to forge a future together. Jessie James gets more than she bargained for when she agrees to participate in her hometown's Gold Rush Days celebration. She's supposed to lead a historical reenactment of a wagon train delivering gold to the capitol building in Atlanta. But after an anonymous phone call tips off a planned robbery, the governor sends someone to protect the payload--the man who broke Jessie's heart. And when he strides into her bar, looking tempting in his cowboy boots and jeans, Jessie is consumed by righteous fury . . . and overwhelming desire. Haunted by old memories of the sexy, enigmatic Jessie, Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Gabriel St. Clair isn't too keen on returning home. His goal is to complete his assignment and skip town as soon as possible. But there's no way Gabriel will be able to make a clean getaway once he feels the pull of the fierce daredevil he loved and lost. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.