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Blame It on the Bachelor

Being led astray never felt betterBanker Kylie Kent is looking for a hookup. Granted, a rehearsal dinner isn't the best place to find a little man-action...until she spots Devon McKee. Devon is all temptation, right down to his melt-your-panties smile that always gets him what—and who—he wants.And he wants Kylie. But after a scorching encounter, Kylie makes it clear this is a one-time deal. That is, until she learns that she's his account manager.That could spell disastrous results for her upwardly mobile career. Worse, Devon's sinful suggestions that they chase their business with a giant shot of pleasure can't be ignored. Would it be so wrong to give in...and blame it on the bachelor?
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Supercharged!

MEET CASPER! By day he's a regular school kid but by . . . later on in the day he's CARTOON KID!That's right -- Casper is a SUPERHERO -- but shhhhhh, keep it quiet because it's a SECRET! Casper, Big Feet Pete and Sarah Sitterbout are in for a shock when a MONSTROUS new teacher arrives. She says her name is Mrs Cloddle -- ha! -- CLODZILLA more like. Cartoon Kid to the rescue!And that's just ONE of their adventures in this laugh-out-loud book . . . WHAM BAM JELLY AND JAM!
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The Best Hunting Stories Ever Told

Follow the trails of hunters—he original storytellers—as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to). Readers can curl up with the best authentic hunting fiction and non-fiction, bringing the great Mount Kenya and the prairies of the American Bison into your living room. From Theodore Roosevelt and Gene Hill to Rick Bass and Charles Dickens, remember classic hunting tales and discover new stories of hunters' luck, camaraderie, and use of smarts on the trail. The thrill of the chase and the passion for outdoor living are elegantly brought together in this exquisite volume, certain to delight both hunters and short-story aficionados.With work by more than one hundred of the world's most eminent authors and hunters, including:Theodore RooseveltZane GreyTed NugentAldo LeopoldRick BassPhilip CaputoGeoffrey NormanGene Hill
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The Ionia Sanction

"Corby has not only made Greek history accessible—he’s made it first-rate entertainment.” --Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of Nox Dormienda and City of DragonsAthens, 460 B.C.  Life's tough for Nicolaos, the only investigating agent in ancient Athens.  His girlfriend's left him and his boss wants to fire him.  But when an Athenian official is murdered, the brilliant statesman Pericles has no choice but to put Nico on the job.The case takes Nico, in the company of a beautiful slave girl, to the land of Ionia within the Persian Empire.  The Persians will execute him on the spot if they think he's a spy.  Beyond that, there are only a few minor problems:He's being chased by brigands who are only waiting for the right price before they kill him.Somehow he has to placate his girlfriend, who is very angry about that slave girl.He must meet Themistocles, the military genius who saved Greece during the Persian Wars, and then  defected to the hated enemy.And to solve the crime, Nico must uncover a secret that could not only destroy Athens, but will force him to choose between love, and ambition, and his own life.ReviewPraise for Gary Corby:"Corby has not only made Greek history accessible—he's made it first-rate entertainment."—Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of Nox Dormienda and City of Dragons"Those who like their historicals with a touch of humor will welcome Australian author Corby's promising debut... Corby displays a real gift for pacing and plotting."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Details of culture, politics and history are so deftly woven into the threads of the story that life in ancient Athens comes vividly alive."—Historical Novel Review"Energetic.... Very entertaining."—Kirkus ReviewsAbout the AuthorGary Corby has long been fascinated by ancient history, finding it more exciting and bizarre than any modern thriller. He's combined the ancient world with his love of whodunits, to create an historical mystery series set in classical Greece. Gary lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. He blogs at A Dead Man Fell from the Sky, on all things ancient, Athenian, and mysterious.
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Valentine Murder

It's Valentine's Day in Tinker's Cove. And while the cupcakes Lucy Stone is baking for her children will have pink frosting and candy hearts, Lucy's thoughts aren't centered on sugary sentiments. She's barely arrived at her first board meeting of the newly-renovated library when Bitsy Howell, the new librarian, is found dead in the basement, shot only minutes before story hour was to start. The agitated board members assume that Bitsy was killed by an outsider, until Detective Lt. Horowitz arrives on the scene and announces that the killer is among them.Lucy was already aware that Bitsy's uppity big city ways rubbed some people in Tinker's Cove the wrong way. But she has a hunch that motives for the librarian's violent death run a lot deeper. From Hayden Norcross's elegant antique shop to Corney Clark's chic kitchen, Lucy relentlessly snoops into the curious lifestyles and shocking secrets of Tinker's Cove's most solid citizens—secrets that will plunge her into a...
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Green Calder Grass

Their land...their family...their pride. When the Calders fight for the things they love, they fight to win.Jessy Niles Calder grew up on the Triple C ranch, six hundred square miles of grassland that can be bountiful or harsh, that bends to no man's will—just like a Calder. As Ty Calder's wife, Jessy finally has all she's ever wanted. But even in the midst of this new happiness there are hidden enemies, greedy for the rich Montana land, and willing to shed blood to get it. Not to mention Ty's ex-wife Tara, causing trouble wherever she goes. And soon Jessy will be faced with the fight of her life—one that will change the Triple C forever...
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The Devil's Lover: The Wish

A Paranormal Romance. Lucifer, Sovereign of Hell, was awakened ahead of his time by the blood of a young girl. To satisfy his curiosity, he revived her from her untimely death and granted her a final wish worth dying for.
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