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Exposure: The Cutting Edge / White Lies
Linda Howard - 1985
As the top troubleshooter at Carter Engineering, he's used to getting his way. When he's tasked with cracking an internal embezzlement case, he meets firm accountant Tessa Conway. She's beautiful and interested, but falling for her will not only test Brett's control, it may also jeopardize the case—especially since she's the prime suspect.
White Lies
(©1988)Jay Granger is shocked when the FBI shows up on her doorstep, saying her ex-husband has been in a terrible accident. She keeps a bedside vigil, but when Steve Crossfield awakes from his coma, he is nothing like the man Jay married. Ironically, she finds herself more drawn to him than ever. She can't help but wonder who this man really is, and whether the revelation of his true identity will shatter their newly discovered passion.
Spanish Disco
Erica Orloff - 2002
She can't cook, unless you count coffee as a meal (she does). She can't commit (just ask her ex-husband). She drinks too much (tequila for breakfast). Of course, she has guided her share of authors to the bestseller list for the literary publishing house where she works (when she makes it to the office). And now she must coax a sequel out of a Pulitzer Prize -- winning author-turned-recluse. Moving in with the recluse is one thing, but teaching him the hustle so he can win the heart of his Spanish housekeeper is way beyond the call of duty.Cassie slowly unravels, with no coffeehouses, no bagels and nothing but sand for nightlife. On top of that, she's having phone sex with her favorite author, the mysterious, London-based Michael Pearton, who has suddenly decided to ruin their perfect affair by insisting that after five years they meet in person. Add a tabloid reporter who is after the literary story of a lifetime, and Cassie's dance card is full.
Hawk's Way Rogues
Joan Johnston - 2001
A special "Hawk's Way" collector's edition features three "Texas-style" romances of the Whitelaw family: "Honey and the Hired Hand, The Cowboy Takes a Wife" and "Temporary Groom"
Homicide at Whiskey Gulch
Elle James - 2021
But finding resourceful Lily Davidson, his high school sweetheart, helping his mother in the wake of the tragedy leaves him shaken. As old desires and deceits come flooding back, Trace partners with Lily to find his father’s killer—and overcome the circumstances that have always kept them apart.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Designer Genes
Jacqueline Diamond - 2013
Now blonde L.A. sophisticate Buffy Arden arrives in Nowhere Junction, Texas, to introduce her cute little girl to the infant’s unprepared father, no-nonsense auto mechanic Carter Murchison.Carter has only a vague memory of his experiences while attending a conference in the City of Angels. Thanks to the effects of spiked punch, he thought he was making a donation to benefit his favorite charity. A very strange donation…He’s not sure how to deal with this smart-mouthed lady who happens to have the same name as his cat and who quickly turns his life upside-down, opening a boutique in his garage and matchmaking for his reclusive widowed father. And what about this sweet baby daughter who lays claim to his heart? Worst of all, her mother appears to be doing the same.
Fool's Gold Series Volume Three: Almost Summer\Summer Days\Summer Nights\All Summer Long
Susan Mallery - 2015
His brother Shane just wants to raise horses. He's through with passion, but what will he do when it tracks him down in the form of the town's naughty-but-nice librarian? And though former model Clay has come home in the hopes of starting a family, he's also vowed never to risk his heart again. Can someone in Fool's Gold help him change his mind?Collected here for the first time, the third Fool's Gold trilogy—plus the bonus novella Almost Summer—makes coming home to Fool's Gold more memorable than ever.
Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold series, Volume Three
ALMOST SUMMERSUMMER DAYSSUMMER NIGHTSALL SUMMER LONG
Led Astray & The Devil's Own
Erin St. Claire - 2010
Led Astray Mourning her fiancé's sudden, tragic death, Jenny Fletcher found a surprisingly sympathetic friend in his brother Cage. She'd always considered him too wild and reckless…until he brought out a wild side of her that she hadn't known was there. And now that she'd been led astray, she couldn't possibly turn back… The Devil's Own Kerry Bishop prepared for danger when she undertook a mission to rescue nine orphans from a war-ravaged country. But she didn't prepare to lose her heart to the man on whom their very survival depended. She'd tricked Linc into helping her, misleading him about her identity. When and if they reached freedom—would their love survive in spite of her lies?
Sense and Sensibility and Lady Susan
Jane Austen - 2008
Here, it is coupled with the short novel Lady Susan, in the epistolary form popularised by Samuel Richardson in the 1760s.
Protecting Freedom
Jen Talty - 2020
However, she’d paid her debt to society and all she wanted to do was ease back into the community, get a job, and live a quiet life without drawing any attention to herself.
She’d managed to turn her life around and even found herself a boyfriend. A good man. A man she could love.
Only, it seemed fate had other ideas for her and now she has to choose between the past and the future.
Parker “Baby” Roman is tired of playing the field. He might be young, but he’s ready to settle down and have a family and he has his sights set on the sexy, but aloof hostess of his favorite local water hole.
But Baby is ill-prepared to find out the woman of his dreams is a convicted felon and being with her could ruin his career. However, he’ll have to set all that aside when Katina’s life is on the line. He’ll do what it takes, but then he’ll have to let her go.
Or will he do what is in his heart?
Walking My Baby Back Home
Joan Jonker - 1998
But when John Kershaw turns up on her doorstep, she can't blame her kids, Katy and Colin, for wanting another man about the house. John's the boss of a local factory, and a kind and caring man who can't seem to do enough for the Bakers and their friends and neighbours. He defends Mary Campbell when she is attacked by her violent husband; he encourages Colin and Katy in all that they do; and he puts a smile on Dot's face that's been missing since her husband's death. Everyone in the street can see they're meant to be together, but the one person who's blind to John's charm is Dot herself. What's it going to take to make her realise where her happiness lies...?
Harlequin Comics Best Selection Vol. 5 [sample]
Ayumu Asou - 2015
5 is Virgin Love. Includes "The Sheikh's Bargained Bride", "The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain", "The Mediterranean Billionaire's Blackmail Bargain", "The Ruthless Greek's Virgin Princess", The Tycoon's Virgin", and "Virgin Princess, Tycoon's Temptation" free preview of 6 comics!
Guarded Hearts (Royal Guard Book 1)
Bryce Evans - 2015
When their worlds collide everything changes. Imagine your dreams being shattered by the man you once admired. Lilly Laurent had a dream to become the first woman of the Royal Guard. She has read the rules and practiced the events for years. She was prepared for just about anything, except an interfering wolf Prince who was too sexy for his own good. Prince William Asher, AKA "Knox" has to give every wolf a fair shot at qualifying for his guard. He doesn't expect to be attracted to one of them. He is more interested in bedding the beautiful female than having her become his guard, unfortunately this female was persistent. Can Knox make her see him as more than a spoiled royal? Will Lilly brave the rivalry to prove she deserves to be a guard? Will they come together as destiny wants or will they be torn apart by the growing force among the humans?
Lula Does the Hula
Samantha Mackintosh - 2011
But mostly people call me Lula. So, my big news is...I've finally been kissed. Eeeee! I have an actual, factual boyfriend! At least, I thought I did. But things with the perfect boy aren't going to plan - thanks to his journo gal pal, Evil Jazz. And that's not all. Hoooo no. In a few days I've got to dance the hula in public, put a stop to some seriously serious criminal activity, win a race, and stop Dad from shaming me totally with his weirdiness. Frikkly frik! Where is my normal life? Huh? Where? Please, someone, tell me I'm not jinxed forever...Laugh-out-loud funny and gorgeously romantic, Lula Does the Hula is the perfect summer read.
Doctor's Orders Box Set
Mona Risk - 2013
Can an orphaned baby bring them back together? "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy" in the NICU.RIGHT NAME, WRONG MAN: What's a girl to do when she whispers another man's name in her fiancé's arms? A comedy novel set in France.NO MORE LIES: A lie that brings a smile or a truth drawing tears? Secrets and second chances with humor.HOLIDAY BABIES SERIES: A box set of three bestselling books at Amazon.com Books in this series can be read in order or as stand-alone reads.1. Christmas Babies: A sweet and powerful Christmas Story2. Valentine Babies: Can he love a woman expecting another man's baby?3. Mother's Day Babies: Never too late to find love and happiness.4. Wedding Baby: Is it the worst or best wedding surprise?5. Christmas Papa: Who's my Papa, Mommy?HER CHRISTMAS CRUISE: The perfect fiancé is a cheater and the fabulous Christmas wedding is off. But the would-be honeymoon cruise may fulfill the dreams of Julia and her unexpected companion.AN UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS: Running away from Christmas celebrations and the demons of her past, Dr. Jillian has dedicated her life to saving third-world children. In Belarus, a baby girl, four little boys, and a handsome doctor may teach her the true meaning of Christmas.FOREIGN LOVERS: Set in romantic or exotic international places, the romance novels in this box set are sizzling with passion, emotion and sensual tension.Her Greek Tycoon:A sexy and humorous Romeo and Juliette Greek style, set in Mykonos Island.Her French Count:A Da Vinci Code in a French Chateau.Her Russian Hero: Clash of cultures and intrigues between an American scientist and the Major General of Belarus.Neighbors and More: Too close for comfort for condo owners in a Florida High Rise after a man drowns in a hot spa.
Next Time...Forever
Sherryl Woods - 1990
The sexy businessman charmed her, and in his arms she found a happiness she'd never known. But they lived in different cities, had busy lives—so they parted with a soul-shattering kiss…and a promise to meet again in one year. Catherine spent the passing seasons remembering the passion of those days. She wanted to spend the rest of her life with Dillon, and although their joyful reunion brought them together, a lifetime of obligations pulled them apart. And she began to wonder if “next time” would ever mean “forever.” Originally published in 1990.