Rumor has it the way to a man’s heart is through
his stomach. Kate Carlisle has no trouble personally delivering her goodies,
whether it be to the boardroom or the bedroom.
Kate Carlisle needs every ounce of courage she can
muster if she has any hope of keeping her catering business Sinful Sweets
afloat. But when business mogul Adam Belfour is in desperate need of her
culinary skills, it’s all Kate can do to keep her mind off his sexy physique
and on whipping up decadent desserts in order to keep the CEO coming back for
more.
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When the Great Famine threatened the existence of mankind, the Creators saved humanity. Humanity has been their loyal subject ever since. This history has been ingrained in seventeen-year-old Dara Morrow since her first day of Creator-sponsored school. Grateful for the life-giving necessities her Creator provides, Dara is thrilled to be one of three students chosen for an elite, year-long apprenticeship program. Now is her chance to prove herself a devoted Contributor. But Dara’s competition is ruthless and will stop at nothing to win the competition. Worse yet, her exacting master has little patience for her.
Then Dara’s mother is seriously injured, and Dara realizes the price of being a Contributor: once you’ve outlived your usefulness, you’re discarded. Can Dara learn to manipulate the system to save not only herself, but everyone she loves? Views: 33
Travis Lee takes his son Drew to England for his senior trip, and at the same time, he feels out his new publisher, Jester Books. But the real story is what is going on back home in Alabama while they are gone. With five restless teenage children living under the same roof, and 'colorful' neighbors dropping in, there is never a dull moment at the Lee household. Views: 33
H. P. Lovecraft's compelling character, Abdul Alhazred, is brought to life in this epic tale detailing the mad sorcerer's tragic history and magical adventures. Alhazred tells his own life story, beginning with himself as a poor, handsome boy in Yemen who attracts the attention of the king for his divine skill in poetry. As the court poet, young Abdul lives a luxurious life at the palace, where he studies necromancy and magic. But falling in love with the king's daughter leads to a foolish tryst, which is ultimately discovered. As punishment, Abdul is tortured, brutally mutilated, and cast into the desert, known as the Empty Space. Battling insanity, he joins a tribe of ghouls and learns forbidden secrets from a stranger called Nyarlathotep. Thus begins his downward spiral into wickedness. Renamed Alhazred, he escapes the desert and embarks on a quest to restore his body and reunite with his true love. Traveling across the ancient world and fantastic realms, he is hounded by... Views: 33
Princess in LoveJulianne MacLeanLeopold Hunt, Marquess of Cavanaugh, is a secret Royalist with a distant hereditary claim to the throne. He has been groomed to one day overthrow the king and rebuild his family’s dynasty. Only one thing stands in his way: the king’s daughter, Rose.Princess Rose has loved the marquess her entire life, but she is about to enter a political marriage—one that promises to help keep her father in power. There is virtually no way for Rose to escape her fate…yet she cannot resist the unstoppable passion she feels in the arms of the handsome and charming marquess. When a dangerous plot unfolds and puts their love to the ultimate test, Leopold must make a desperate choice: to honor his family or follow his heart….ReviewPraise for Julianne MacLean...“You can always count on Julianne MacLean to deliver ravishing romance that you keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning.”—Teresa Medeiros“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt“Scottish romance at its finest, with characters to cheer for, a lush love story, and rousing adventure. I was captivated from the very first page. When it comes to exciting Highland romance, Julianne MacLean delivers.”—Laura Lee Guhrke“She is just an all-around, wonderful writer and I look forward to reading everything she writes.”—Romance Junkies…and her bestselling romances“Sparkles with life and emotion…delightful.”—Jo Beverly“A sizzling treat.”—Karen Hawkins“Brimming with incredible passion.”—Cathy Maxwell“It takes a talented author to segue from a lighthearted tale of seduction to an emotionally powerful romance that plays on your heartstrings…a very special, powerful read.” —Romantic Times Book Reviews“McLean’s compelling writing turns this simple, classic love story into a richly emotional romance, and by combining engaging characters with a unique, vividly detailed setting, she has created an exceptional tale for readers who hunger for something a bit different in their historical romances.”—Booklist“Five hearts…a special kind of love story…truly compelling.” —The Romance Reader“Julianne has the ability to transport the reader.”—Once Upon a RomanceFrom the Back CoverShe’s engaged to be married—to the wrong man…The royal, Regency-era trilogy continues in this sensational new novel from bestselling author Julianne MacLean. Leopold Hunt, Marquess of Cavanaugh, is a secret Royalist with a distant hereditary claim to the throne. He has been groomed to one day overthrow the king and rebuild his family’s dynasty.Only one thing stands in his way: the king’s daughter, Rose.PRINCESS IN LOVEPrincess Rose has loved the marquess her entire life, butshe is about to enter a political marriage—one that promises to help keep her father in power.There is virtually no way for Rose to escape her fate…yet she cannot resist the unstoppable passion she feels in the arms of the handsome and charming marquess. When a dangerous plot unfolds and puts their love to the ultimate test, Leopold must make a desperate choice: to honor his family or follow his heart….“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt Views: 33
When big-city cop Grayson Wallace visits an elementary school for career day, he finds his heartstrings unexpectedly tugged by a six-year-old fatherless boy. Gray offers to mentor the child, but widowed mother Elise Lopez wants nothing to do with men in uniform. Now he can't get the struggling Lopezes off his mind. All he can think about is what family means--especially after discovering the identical twin brother he hadn't known he had in Grasslands. Maybe a trip to ranch country is just what he, Elise and little Cory need. Views: 33
Tuftella-the fairest ewe maiden of them all-is in danger! Locked away in a tall, tall tower surrounded by a moat full of monsters, she waits to be rescued by a knight in shining fleece. Warrior Sheep to the rescue!And so the Warrior Sheep head Down UnderOff on an all-new quest, the Warrior Sheep must sail to a faraway land on a boat called Destiny, with only a very crooked fairy godmother to guide them. Views: 33
Makedde Vanderwall, part-time model and forensic psychology student always attracts the wrong type of man. When she travels to Sydney on assignment and finds her best friend murdered, she soon discovers a deadly puzzle of suspicious photographers, hired thugs, mysterious lovers.From Publishers WeeklyAustralian author Moss makes her U.S. debut with a steamy fast-paced romantic thriller, set in the not so glamorous world of international, middle-income fashion modeling. Struggling Canadian model Makedde Vanderwall has come to Sydney, Australia, to visit her friend and fellow model Catherine Gerber. But Catherine doesn't answer her phone, and soon Mak stumbles on her friend's mutilated body. A serial killer known as the "Stiletto Murderer" next targets Mak, who spends the rest of the novel trying to help solve Catherine's murder while avoiding her own. Moss, a former model, writes fluidly, carefully laying out the pieces of the puzzle as she builds to the twist ending. When the strong and independent Mak becomes so smitten with the handsome detective assigned to the case that she allows her heart to rule her mind and jeopardize the investigation, some readers may cavil. Still, this marks the arrival of a bold new female voice for American crime-fiction fans. (Dec.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Views: 33
After the death of her beloved husband Billy, Daisy Majesty falls into a deep depression. Everyone worries about her, from her family to her late husband’s best friend, Sam Rotondo. She’s too depressed to eat and only mopes around the house.July passes into August, and Daisy continues to mourn; she doesn’t eat or work at her trade as a spiritualist. Although she’s in a very unsteady mood, she finally agrees to use the Ouija board for her longtime best customer, Mrs. Pinkerton. During this session, Daisy has her spirit control, Rolly, dispense some harsh truths, something she’s never done before.Daisy’s appalled, but everyone else is proud of her. Mrs. Pinkerton’s son (and Daisy’s best pal), Harold Kincaid, even offers to take Daisy to Egypt. Daisy doesn’t want to go, but her family insists, so she does.Once in Egypt, Daisy and Harold are not only plagued by the heat (it’s August, after all), but strange things happen to them. Sam Rotondo, who promised Billy he’d watch out for Daisy, hies himself to the Middle East. There, during one of a series of untoward events, Sam gets himself kidnapped in Daisy’s stead. Then something even more remarkable happens after Daisy, Harold and several Turkish fellows manage to rescue him.Neither Daisy nor Sam is quite sure what to make of their relationship once they return to staid and safe Pasadena, California. ANCIENT SPIRITS not only takes the reader on an adventure with Daisy, Harold and Sam, but warms the heart and soul.From BooklistEver since her husband Billy’s death, spiritualist Daisy Gumm Majesty can’t seem to summon the energy to eat, let alone summon spirits. When Mrs. Pinkerton, her best and wealthiest client, needs her help, however, Daisy can’t refuse. Mrs. Pinkerton’s spoiled rotten daughter, Stacy Kincaid, has once again run afoul of the law, and this time Daisy’s advice to her client proves to be exactly the medicine Stacy needs. As a result, not only does a very grateful Mrs. Pinkerton provide Daisy with a lavish reward, but Mrs. Pinkerton’s son, Harold, insists on taking Daisy with him on a trip to Egypt. Daisy’s adventurous trip to the Middle East not only turns out to be just the tonic she needs, it also marks a turning point in her relationship with Pasadena police detective and family friend Sam Rotondo. Duncan excels at integrating an abundance of fascinating historical details into the latest Daisy Gumm Majesty novel, and Ancient Spirits’ humor and colorful characters make it an excellent suggestion for fans of K. K. Beck’s Iris Cooper mysteries and Carola Dunn’s Daisy Dalrymple books. --John Charles Views: 33
