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You Made Me Late Again!: My New Collection
Pam Ayres - 2013
With over fifty new poems from Britain's favourite poet, You Made Me Late Again! is an essential addition to Pam Ayres' incomparable collection of works. Pam's poems are observant, witty and poignant in equal measure. In 'The Swifts' and 'The Pyracantha Anthem' she marvels at nature, while 'A Patient's Prayer' and 'Litter Moron' offer wry views on Modern Britain. From the dog being afraid of the toaster to your son leaving home for university; and from the search for that perfect swimsuit to becoming a gran for the first time -- Pam's poems are beautifully crafted, and her subjects the everyday and the universal. Delightfully illustrated, most of the poems in You Made Me Late Again! are brand new, yet it also features several firm favourites from her stage shows, published for the first time, such as 'The Make-up Lady' and 'Tippy Tappy Feet'.
Taming the Texan
Jules Bennett - 2018
But then she meets brooding Texas rancher Hayes Elliott. Heir to an empire and suffering deep emotional pain, he tries to push her away—even as she craves his touch. And when a storm strands them together, their undeniable chemistry explodes. Now Alexa finds herself introducing Hayes to her precious son, imagining herself in Hayes’s world and keeping secrets that could destroy everything…
Kidnapped for Her Secret Son
Andie Brock - 2018
Yet when he discovers Leah's given birth to his heir, he's determined to shield them from his adoptive family's wicked intentions! Jaco kidnaps Leah and his son, whisking them away to his remote Sicilian island for their own safety. Except the sinful flame still burning between him and Leah feels infinitely more dangerous...Escape with this breathtaking second-chance romance!
The Beast & the Beauty: A Bad Boy Romance Inspired by the Classic Fairy Tale
Nikki Steele - 2017
When a prison visit goes sideways, I move fast. I rescue a petite, brunette beauty from the gangs. Bella is innocent. But my thoughts aren’t. She makes my body burn with lust. A sweet girl like her shouldn't be here, not with men like me. I'm more beast than human. The filthy things I want should frighten her. To wrap her dark hair around my fist and f*ck her hard. To make her mine. To have her scream my name in pleasure. But those eyes, there’s something there… She’s dangerous. Because she makes me want to be human. And in prison, abandoning the beast will get me killed. This is a standalone romance with a happy ending. It is a gritty, sexy, steamy retelling of Beauty and the Beast. It contains sizzling action so hot it will have you running to your nearest prison and begging to be locked inside.
On Thin Ice
Jennifer Hayden - 2016
A bad break up leaves her broke and up to her eyeballs in debt. Moving to Portland, Oregon to be near her sister, she accepts a job with world champion hockey organization, the Oregon Grizzlies. Enter Griffin Dodge. The star forward for the Grizzlies is used to being the center of attention and having things his way. He and Sam immediately spar—until a long afternoon trapped in an elevator together. Sparks fly and soon Sam and Griff are fighting a growing attraction. But being with Griffin Dodge comes with a dangerous price tag. When Sam is attacked by a man hellbent on destroying Griff, the stakes are raised. Terror follows them both. Before long they are in trapped in a web of evil, with only each other as protection against the nightmare that lies in wait.Contains Alternate Cover
The Rules of Regret
Megan Squires - 2013
Her boyfriend of six years just left for a high-powered summer internship, though in reality he’s been absent for much longer than that. This newfound freedom wasn’t a part of Darby’s plans, but as she’s come to discover, plans only exist on paper, not in reality.And guys like Torin Westbrook aren’t supposed to exist in reality, either. But he does, with his disheveled curly hair, irresistible dimples, and endearingly quirky habit of reciting quotes from classic movies and ancient thinkers. When Darby meets Torin as a fellow counselor at the survival camp she impulsively applies to, she’s certain his main goal is to turn her world upside-down. But Darby’s not sure she can adapt to Torin’s ways of viewing his past and the tragedies he's faced. Because she’s had her own share of heartache, too, and as much as she wants to believe that it’s all been for a purpose, her grief hasn’t allowed her to get to that point. Yet the more Darby is around Torin, the more she craves the freedom to break out of her carefully constructed routine and mindset and fall into something new. She’s just not sure that she should be falling for Torin along the way.(The Rules of Regret is a non-explicit, young/new adult romance.)
Bridal Bargains
Michelle Reid - 2013
He offered to marry Claire and adopt Melanie. But it seems Andreas wasn’t quite the answer to her prayers – he was certainly prepared to deceive his new bride!For – Xander Pascalis has bought himself a wife! Helen is lavishly expensive but headstrong and refusing to share his bed! So Xander carries her off to his private Greek island to get the wedding night she’s so far denied him…Marriage – Mia Frazier agreed to her father’s demand that she marry Greek millionaire Alexander Doumas for her own reasons – not money! Alex won back his family island, Mia’s father would get a grandson, but could Mia’s motive stay hidden now she was carrying Alex’s child?
Night Moves
Nora Roberts - 1985
An award-winning songwriter, Maggie had sought peace and solitude from the Los Angeles celebrity hounds after her husband's accidental death. Instinct had brought her east, to the small Maryland town of Morganville.Instinct also told her that Cliff Delaney, owner of a local landscaping company, was just the person to revitalize her property. But once that project began, the remains of a dead man were discovered--and everyone she knew, including Cliff, seemed to have a motive for the killing.Could she trust her instincts again--or would the truth be her undoing?
Nightshade
a.k. anderson - 2016
Six years later, the crime remains unsolved, and it’s the sudden death of her estranged grandmother - as well as Iris’s subsequent introduction to the prickly, yet entrancingly enigmatic Heathcliffe Monroe - that unlocks an even more complicated mystery. Between the lingering shadows of long-lost family secrets, and an overwhelming freefall into an entirely unexpected new world - the only guarantee that Iris has left is that there isn't one.A 2016 Kindle Scout Selection.
Stealing Christmas (Magical Matchmaker #0)
Amanda Adams - 2016
This Christmas, she's determined to get what she's always wanted...Zach Steal's heart. Zach: Billionaire. Biker. Bad boy. That's what they call me. Everyone assumes they know what I want in a woman. They're wrong. Bethany Riley is beautiful, curved in all the right places, and those hot-for-teacher glasses make me want to go back to school. But she's got a ring on her finger and I know she's a good girl. A soft, sweet, naive woman who'll take one look at my tattoos and leather and run... Bethany: My job is stressing me out, my engagement is a joke, and I can't stop thinking about a man I can't have. Zach Steal. Tall, dark and handsome? Check. But he's taking my boss, Alexa, to the office Christmas party. It's time for a change. With a little help from a mysterious, magical matchmaker and one smoking hot red dress, this Christmas, I'm going to steal Zach's heart. Warning: Jingle bells and mistletoe… This adorable holiday quickie is gonna make your heart hurt in all the right places. This naughty office romance will make you laugh, cry and want to throw things. If you want to see the nice girl turn naughty and take on a bad boy biker who likes to be the boss in bed, then do what you’re told and read this book! HEA guaranteed.
His Plan for the Quintuplets
Cathy Gillen Thacker - 2020
Mine
Hope Ford - 2018
Cara I am trying to make it on my own in the world. But I can't get Chase out of my head, and I’m not sure I want to. After Chase defends Cara from a sleazy customer at her waitress job, their mutual longing explodes into life, and the two of them can no longer ignore their feelings for each other. A romance with an alpha male, a virgin, and HEA. This is a standalone novella. Hope Ford writes short, steamy, sweet romances. There is almost always an alpha male (because who doesn’t want an alpha male) and a woman he makes his queen. Sit back, grab a glass of wine, and get lost in this naughty, happily ever after story.
His Pregnancy Ultimatum
Helen Bianchin - 2004
Her handsome lover turns out to be Greek tycoon Nikolos Karedes, and when he discovers Mia's secret -- she's carrying the Greek tycoon's baby! -- he insists they marry. But Mia refuses!However, as far as Nikolos is concerned, Mia's resistance is only temporary. He will have again what he enjoyed before -- Mia -- using his exceptional seductive skills to place her at his mercy!Expecting! -- she's successful, sexy and pregnant!
The Brazilian Millionaire's Love-Child
Anne Mather - 2009
The image of Alejandro's sexy body has left a lifelong impression on her--as did his seed. He will never know he has a daughter....Until three years later, when Isobel is led right back to Alejandro--and she's shocked. He's a changed man. He's still utterly sexy, but a terrible car accident has left him scarred, brooding and bitter. What's more, he's deliberately lured Isobel to Brazil because he knows "all" about his child.
Save Her
Flora Burgos - 2017
Katherine thought they had forever, but Sean was looking for a way out. The day of his high school graduation Sean left the girl he loved and the ranch he resented in his rearview mirror. Katherine was left to put the pieces of her shattered heart back together and figure out a new future. After making his mark on the world Sean has come back to the girl he left behind over a decade ago, and is looking for a way to make her his again. When tragedy rocks the very foundation of Katherine’s life, leaving her with a target on her back, Sean will do anything to keep her safe. But rebuilding the trust he once shared with Katherine isn’t easy, and he doesn’t realize he may have waited too long to come home to the only girl he’s ever loved. If he’s not careful, it may be too late to Save Her.