It's "tween time" before the holiday season on Coral Island, Florida, and Mallie Monroe's life has taken a bizarre turn: she is engaged to her erstwhile boyfriend, Cole; her co-worker at the Observer is on her honeymoon; and her crusty editor, Anita, has just eloped with the newspaper's el cheapo boss. Love and marriage are in the autumn air. But Mallie is fighting off her insecurities about settling down, and she's dealing with being in charge for the first time in her life—of the Observer as the temporary editor. Sadly, front-page stories prove to be as scarce as a hermit crab on the beach. Even worse, the only reporters to help out are Madame Geri, the island's freelance psychic; Bernice, Anita's cranky sister; Pop Pop Welch, an aging handyman; and Joe Earl, whose claim to fame is his haunted violin. In a desperate attempt to get some news, Mallie covers the town council election debate, which erupts into a melee. Afterward, one of the candidates—landscaper Bucky... Views: 152
USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns with the first book in a breathtaking new series set in the Old WestRhine Fontaine is building the successful life he's always dreamed of—one that depends upon him passing for White. But for the first time in years, he wishes he could step out from behind the façade. The reason: Eddy Carmichael, the young woman he rescued in the desert. Outspoken, defiant, and beautiful, Eddy tempts Rhine in ways that could cost him everything . . . and the price seems worth paying.Eddy owes her life to Rhine, but she won't risk her heart for him. As soon as she's saved enough money from her cooking, she'll leave this Nevada town and move to California. No matter how handsome he is, no matter how fiery the heat between them, Rhine will never be hers. Giving in for just one night might quench this longing. Or it might ignite an affair as reckless and irresistible as it is forbidden . . . Views: 152
"Excellent character drawing" and "a thrilling climax" propel a suspenseful mystery from the author of An Afternoon to Kill (The New York Times). Linda Campion, a mother to four children, is looking forward to her husband returning from the war. Yet immediately after his return, Linda's body is found at the bottom of the stairs at the Hawkswood Estate. Everyone's first instinct—she fell. But when the cause of death is found to be something much more sinister, everyone becomes a suspect. With no known enemies, and a house full of people who adore her, the police are clueless as to who might be the killer. As mysteries unravel and skeletons come out of the closet—including a cheating husband, a jealous mistress, and a man whose affections remain unreturned—the chilling truth is slowly revealed . . . Praise for Shelley Smith "Brilliant." —The Observer "Stylish... Views: 152
A man protects those given into his care. Landscape designer, Beth King survived an abusive husband and built a new life for herself with the help of Master Nolan, the strongest, most protective man she has ever known. She loves him with all her heart, but the one thing he wants, she can’t give him. To her grief, the damage from her abusive first marriage means she can’t bear him children. As Beth and Nolan change their plans and pursue adoption, they're already imagining a baby girl in the nursery. But when two boys from the local domestic violence shelter see their mother taken to the hospital, they call Beth in a panic. Agreeing to care for them temporarily, Beth soon falls in love with the two adorable boys. Now Master Nolan has a new problem. How can he protect the children when their drug-addicted mother is released—and how the hell can he keep his sweet submissive’s heart from being broken when they leave? Heads-up, my dears: the story is heartwarming…yet heartbreaking due to children in a domestic violence situation. From the heartbreaking first chapter to the last I dont think I ever had a dry eye during this book. This was one emotional powerhouse of a story.
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After one epic night of failure in the bedroom, Picari warrior Wyst Manrd and the human female, Pam Swain avoided one another as best they could. That was until they became teammates and were ordered to follow Rykhan and Leah to South Dakota in order to provide the newly mated couple both protection and assistance with the upcoming birth of their half-human, half-Picari child.Just as it always did when Pam and Wyst did anything together, their valiant journey soon turned into a comedy of errors. One that found them stuck in a tiny town in eastern Wyoming with a broken car, low on cash and followed by an angry crew of aliens determined to capture Pam and execute the treasonous Protectorate warrior.Then there was the small matter of the matching metal tattoo Pam had grown and desperately kept hidden from her traveling companion since it named her as Wyst's one true mate. Something she knew couldn't be true, despite the searing sexual attraction between them.From the author of Rykhan... Views: 152
#2 by Lorraine Bartlett - A Tale of Blythe Cove Manor Will anything heal the pain of a grieving daughter? When a trip meant to be a gift of a weekend trip together turns into a painful solo journey, can the magic of Blythe Cove Manor help? The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett's pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it's her talent—whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett — that keeps her in the hearts of her readers. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series, the Tales of Telenia adventure-fantasy saga, and now the Lotus Bay Mysteries, and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s). Views: 152
"A fierce and powerful story of love and danger."— New York Times best-selling author Mary Jo Putney"Gifted author Pamela Burford delivers a sexy, tension-packed sizzler with a tough, strong hero guaranteed to make our hearts throb!"— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)"I couldn't tear myself away until I'd read the last page. The writing is fast-paced and provocative as this highly talented author once again provides a stunning story."— Old Book Barn Gazette"A great romance and a terrific thriller!"— Literary Times"Pamela Burford is one of the best writers of romantic suspense, and her latest thriller, A Hard-hearted Hero [Going Commando], is a brilliant novel."— Harriet Klausner for Painted Rock Reviews◊Kidnapped by the commando! When Elizabeth Lancaster is abducted from a nature commune, she's terrified for her life. She hadn't expected her... Views: 152
After countless failed attempts to eliminate him, Jason Blake—the deadly rogue agent better known as the Doctor—has finally slipped up and revealed his location. As the best-trained operative in her organization, it comes as no surprise to Katie when she is assigned to take Jason down. But when she underestimates her enemy’s skill and her mission goes horribly awry as a result, Katie ends up as the Doctor’s captive.Jason has waited five years for this moment, and now at last he has his chance to atone for the sins of his past and free Katie from the corrupt, out-of-control spy agency which brainwashed her and then molded her into a loyal, unquestioning assassin. But Katie’s mind was manipulated in a very specific, deeply intimate way, and the conditioning can only be undone in that same way.To break through her defenses, Jason will need to strip her bare, punish her thoroughly, and then bring her such intense pleasure that she is left not only blushing with shame and quaking with need, but actually begging him to claim her and dominate her completely.Publisher’s Note: The Doctor’s Captive is an erotic novel that includes spankings, sexual scenes, medical play, anal play, elements of BDSM, and more. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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