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Bound by Marriage
Nalini Singh - 2007
It's calculating and completely devoid of any tenderness, just like the man himself. But things soon get very complicated as secrets and mistrust, jealousy and ultimatums take over, threatening Jessica's ability to maintain her emotional distance. Worst of all, the sizzling attraction between them is suddenly making this marriage of convenience decidedly inconvenient!
Montana Mavericks, Books 1-4
Diana Palmer - 2006
Enjoy the first 4 books in the series: Rogue Stallion by Diana Palmer, The Widow and the Rodeo Man by Jackie Merritt, Sleeping with the Enemy by Myrna Temte and The Once and Future Wife by Laurie Paige.
The Bounty Hunter's Baby
Erica Vetsch - 2017
And the only person he can think of to ask for help is Esther Jensen, the woman whose heart he broke when he left town. But can he convince her to put aside the past until he tracks down the baby's outlaw father?Esther is ready to run Thomas off her Texas ranchuntil she spies the abandoned newborn in his arms. Soon, working together to care for the precious babe stirs old hopes of a family. With trouble heading to their door, they could overcome it togetherif she'll entrust her wary heart to this sweet, second-chance family"
Finding Tom Connor
Sarah-Kate Lynch - 2000
Her wedding dress has just revealed it can't contain more than one bosom and the gorgeous man she was about to marry has just revealed that more than one is his favourite number too. If you're talking about women, that is.In a desperate bid to escape her life as it horribly unravels before her very eyes, Molly escapes to the other side of the world with her $4000 wedding dress and her terrifying aunt Vivian. She embarks on a rollercoaster ride through the Irish countryside in search of her long-lost uncle. When she arrives in the seemingly sleepy seaside town of Ballymahoe, she has greasy hair, a fractured arm, a broken heart, three extra kilos and no time at all for the charm of the locals...Fast-paced, wickedly funny and full of zest, this is a debut novel from popular columnist Sarah-Kate Lynch. A story that will make you laugh and cry and think twice about your ancestors.
Harlequin Comics Best Selection Vol. 4 [sample]
Kanako Uesugi - 2015
4 is Office Love with Boss. Includes "Expecting the Boss's Baby", "The Italian Billionaire's Bride", "The Tycoon's Secret Affair", "Shattered by the CEO", "The Wealthy Frenchman's Proposition", and "The Italian Boss's Secret Child" free preview of 6 comics!
A Song Begins
Mary Burchell - 1965
She was ecstatic, but her joy was short-lived when she came face to face with the great man. Cold and forbidding, he proved to be a hard taskmaster. She felt her dreams can be coming true... but would she be tough enough to work under such and exacting taskmaster?
Harlequin Comics Best Selection Vol. 2 [sample]
Masako Ogimaru - 2015
2 is Billionaire's Seduction. Includes "Billionaire Bachelos: Stone", "The Billionaire's Secret Baby", "The Billionaire Boss's Forbidden Mistress", "The Billionaire's Virgin Mistress", "The Millionaire Meets His Match", and "A Date With a Billionaire" free preview of 6 comics!Please check [Bundle] Harlequin Comics Best Selection vol.2 to read the whole story!
The Boss and His Secretary
Jessica Steele - 2007
Taryn is determined not to mixbusiness and pleasure, so she tries to keep her distance.But then Jake asks her for her help after hours! Atfirst Taryn refuses, but she can''t resist his persuasivearguments...nor his charming smile and temptinggray eyes.Could this office romance lead to a journeydown the aisle?
Axel: Lone Rangers MC
Kaitlyn Ewald - 2017
She’s in town to hide, to work at Sexy Sinners, and spend time with her baby nephew. She doesn’t have time to worry about whether or not anyone likes her… Except, Axel, the Lone Rangers’s President. He’s sexy, dangerous, and a little more monster than man…or, so it seems. It’s Christmas up in the mountains, and Axel isn’t prepared for the absolute storm that is Laney Jackson…but after a little snow, some hot chocolate, and a little club drama, spending his life without her just won’t cut it. Not even the snow can put out the fireworks between them! This is a fast-paced NOVELLA! Content warning: explicit love scenes, violence, vulgar language. Intended for mature audiences.
What The Librarian Did (a ROCK SOLID romance)
Karina Bliss - 2010
And that seems to have provoked his undivided attention. Devin, the guy who gave new meaning to the phrase "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll." Devin, the guy who somehow becomes wedged between her and the past she's kept hidden for years.It's up to this librarian to find out firsthand just how "bad" he really is. Because her secret -- and her growing feelings for a man who claims he's bent on redemption -- depend on his turning out to be as good as he seems. Which is really, really good.
Short Stories
Thomas Ryan - 2013
Ryan believes all good short stories should have unexpected twists and turns. Applying his thriller techniques he manages to achieve this end. Readers will find Ryan’s short story writing gripping and easy to read.In this first collection one of the short story’s ‘Ruth’ was included in an anthology recently published in the USA.Quoting a recent reviewer, ‘these are very intriguing, original stories, all well written and enjoyable. Ryan really gets inside his characters and makes their world our world, whatever its moral code or unwritten rules. These stories are powerful and stay with you once you've finished them.’Short Stories by Thomas Ryan are a must read.
The Name at the End of the Ladder
Elena de Roo - 2014
Soon she discovers she has no choice, unless she can win an ancient and mysterious board game. And every roll of the dice leads her further into danger. The Name at the End of the Ladder is a fantasy adventure for younger readers by award-winning New Zealand poet Elena de Roo. This junior fiction novel about the power of language and friendship is ideal for fans of Jumanji, Zathura and The Phantom Tollbooth. For more about the author and her books, please visit www.elenaderoo.com
His Convenient Wife
Diana Hamilton - 2002
But then it's love at first sight for Cat and lust at first sight for Aldo—so the wedding is on! Once in Italy, Cat plans for her new husband to fall in love with her—only it seems he's returned to his mistress! Proudly announcing she's leaving him, Cat discovers that, mistress or not, Aldo certainly has no intention of relinquishing his convenient wife….
Missing Persons
Steve Braunias - 2021
These are stories about how some New Zealanders go missing - the wrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Nice Girls Finish Last
Natalie Anderson - 2001
She prides herself on her iron self-control--working for the hottest sports team in New Zealand, it's all testosterone but no touching!But he's tempting her to be wicked...Spending day in, day out in the boys' locker rooms, Lena thinks she's immune to even the most honed set of abs. Then Seth saunters into her life, and suddenly her inner bad girl is back in the game....