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The Blue House in Bishop


Sunanda J. Chatterjee - 2017
    Duke Wilcox is forced to recover in the house of his old college roommate, Dr. Sunil Samant. Haunted by his failed mission and failed marriage, Duke has lost his trust in women and yearns for a chance to redeem himself.Indian Police Inspector Alisha Raj has a passion for bringing criminals to justice. After leaving the police force with a broken heart, she agrees to an “arranged marriage” with Sunil. But it is an unusual proposal; Sunil asks Alisha to pretend to be his fiancée to please his dying mother.Alisha comes to Bishop to leave her past behind, only to fall hopelessly in love with Duke. But she is engaged to Sunil, whose mother is expected to visit any day. The attraction seems mutual, but Duke’s troubled past prevents him from opening his heart.Everything changes when a mysterious woman shows up with a baby, seeking Sunil’s help.But is this woman who she claims to be? Why is the FBI after her? And how is she involved with a Colombian Drug lord?A story of loyalty, camaraderie, and love, The Blue House in Bishop brings four strangers together in a fight for survival.

Boone's Crew: A Mafia Romance Box Set


Sofia Westlake - 2019
    Not just any man, but a naked man with severe injuries all over her body. She should have driven on, should have left him there. But how could she leave a man to die that way? She took him home, aware that it could be the biggest mistake she’d ever made. She was already on the run, already trying to live as much off the grid as possible. What was she going to do with an injured man? What if he died in her bed? What would she do then? Teaching Lincoln Janet Spence—Summer—is the daughter of the local district attorney who plays at being a thief, doing all she can to humiliate her mother. That is until she gets caught by a local football hero who kidnaps her and plans a dark sort of revenge. Just her luck that Lincoln happens to choose that day to break into the football star’s house and recover items that will just pay off his gambling debts to the Gabbana family. Lincoln shows no interest in the tied up girl at first, but when he learns who she really is, how could he resist collecting this bit of leverage against a district attorney who ran on the campaign promise that she would rid Tampa of Lincoln and his faction of criminals? Cason's Girl Cason Durst was once carefree and popular, the kind of college kid who thinks he knows everything. And then he was arrested and met Lincoln Steele. Lincoln saved him, fixed his problems, and offered him a job. Now Cason keeps to himself, learning all he can from the men who formed Boone’s crew. He’s learned that making friends, falling in love, all those things he once took for granted, are dangerous to him now. He’s learned to keep to himself. In fact, he’s become kind of awkward. Shy, even. Therefore, he’s the last one anyone could have expected Lincoln to send out on a mission to romance a pretty girl. Let It Raine Kara Tripp walks into Jett’s office one afternoon, begging him to forgive the debt of her lover, Harry. She’s willing to do anything, a fact that’s underscored when she begins to undress right there in his office. Jett has had a lot of offers over the years, and he’s never had the patience for it. But when he hears that Kara just happens to be a therapist who works with autistic children, he can’t pass up the opportunity to see if her skills can help improve Raine’s behavior. Jett and Kara make a deal in which she goes to work for him and Raine for six months, and he will forgive Harry’s debt. And it works, for four months, it works perfectly. But then a mole pops up in Boone’s Crew, and Jett finds himself questioning everything, and everyone, around him. Boone's End Titus betrayed his crew. In his world, betrayal was a crime punishable by death. He has two choices: embrace the very enemy that threatens to rip his world apart, or turn himself in to the very men who would like nothing more than to put a bullet in his brain. It’s not a simple choice. Titus has to decide where his loyalties really lay, and figure out who he can trust before it’s too late and an innocent pays for his mistakes. Jude Volz lost her brother to violence, and her father went to jail when she needed him the most. Determined to make someone pay, she trusted the wrong man, and now she’s caught up in something she can’t control. Locked in a car with a traitor, she has no choice but to trust Titus, to open up to him, and hope that together they can find a way out of an impossible situation. But now they’re running not just from his crew, but from hers as well.

Halloween Stories: Spooky Short Stories for Children


Uncle Amon - 2014
    This is an excellent read for early and beginning readers. Be prepared for some eerie ghost stories, spooky tales, and hilarious Halloween jokes!Also included: 50 Halloween Jokes & Halloween Coloring Book!These stories are great for quick ghost stories and spooky tales to be read aloud with friends and family! This books is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and read aloud at home. Excellent for early and beginning readers Great for reading aloud with friends and family Spooky stories and adventures about Halloween 50 funny and hilarious Halloween jokes for kids FREE Halloween coloring book downloads included Scroll up and click 'buy' to start reading these spooky stories now! 100% Money Back GuaranteeTags: halloween, halloween stories, short stories for kids, halloween, scary stories, creepy stories, hallowen, kids halloween stories, childrens halloween stories, kids halloween books, childrens halloween books, books for kids, monster, monsters, bedtime stories, kids books, ebooks, books for kids, jokes, kids, hilarious, children, kid, kids books, childrens books, childrens book, kids book about monsters, elementary, kids book, books for kids, childrens book, halloween book, withces, vampires, werewolves, kindle book, kindle ebook, comedy, humor, early reader, beginning reader, kids comedy, bedtime stories, monster, free ebooks, ebooks free, stories for kids, preschool, ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-12, preteen, beginning readers, beginner reading, kids stories, children stories

Meat Market


Rob Radcliffe - 2015
    Fortunately Greg's best mate Stu has come to the rescue. Now it's Stu's job to lead Greg down the path of enlightenment, where woman swarm by their hundreds and will pay for Greg's company. Welcome to the Meat Market, where everything has a price, even love.

Girl, Conflicted


Sasha Lane - 2014
    If I don’t then there’s every chance that keeping my secret will cause my world to implode anyway.Can I buck the trend of my relationships’ past, or am I destined to be doomed in love forever more?Either way, I know I’m in trouble.A funny, feel good romcom that will have you laughing out loud as you follow unlucky in love Emma and her quest for the perfect romance...Hilarious, heart-warming and romantic! Will Emma find her happy ever after? An addictive read that is perfect for fans of Bridget Jones and for lovers of romantic comedy novels by Sophie Kinsella, Paige Toon, Cathy Bramley, and Lindsey Kelk.A perfect heart warming beach read for your holiday!What are readers saying about the book:‘It’s a fun and gripping read from start to finish’ 5 Star Review - Amazon reader‘I wasn't expecting the twist which just added to the fab ending’ 5 Star Review - Amazon reader‘Brilliant read fabulous book couldnt put it down' 5 Stars - Amazon reader‘I would definitely recommend this book to everyone if you love Chick lit then this book is definitely for you’ 5 Stars -Amazon reader

The 5:2 Diet: Recipe Book


Jacqueline Whitehart - 2012
    From breakfasts to snacks, light lunches and dinners. The recipes are expertly balanced with plenty of protein and moderate complex carbohydrates. They're all designed to fill you up and stave off hunger pangs.This practical guide provides detailed menu plans and plenty of advice and encouragement to get you started. Jacqueline demystifies the latest medical research into The 5:2 Diet and Intermittent Fasting.The 5:2 Diet will revolutionise the way you think about food.By dieting just two days a week you can lose weight and potentially lower your risk of age-related diseases.

The Phantom Fleet


Julien Boyer - 2015
    A massive invasion fleet suddenly appears off the corner of the solar system, headed towards Earth. The nearest patrol ship is sent to investigate, with little chance of survival.

Courting the Clearwaters


Jill Penrod - 2013
    When an acquaintance introduces him to God and invites him to a college youth group, the changes in his life are immense and unsettling. The most unsettling part is Jenny Clearwater, his boss's daughter. He can't deny his attraction, but she courts instead of dating, and courting seems all about keeping the Shawn Carpenters of the world away from the Jenny Clearwaters.Danger and heartache seem to come around every bend, from a cave trip gone wrong to a friendship that goes up in flames to an accusal of crime at work. Seems God has put events in motion to lead Shawn back into a life of community and growth, assuming, of course, they don't kill him first.Get set for this first book of the Christian series Boys of Summer, for teens and anyone else who appreciates the challenges of stepping into adulthood.

Captivating a Highland Warrior


Maddie MacKenna - 2020
     Lady Marion Bewforest has been living a lie. When on her twenty-first birthday her parents confess that she was found in a barn as a babe, she vows to uncover the truth behind her identity. Even if it means embarking on a dangerous journey to the Highlands with no return. Trapped in a betrothal he never wanted, Fionnghall MacIosaig, Laird of Gille Chriost, longs to be free. When an English lady of unknown descent appears on his doorstep, he is forced to face his greatest foe yet: his own self-control. Desperately in love with a man she can't have and with no solid leads to aid her in her quest for answers, Marion is left with one choice: to flee. With more enemies than friends, Marion and Fionnghall's future hangs by the threads of the blanket her parents found her in all those years ago. Until a life-threatening accident opens their eyes to a clue right under their nose: a pair of woven initials and a secret ancestry... *Captivating a Highland Warrior is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!

Tea With Grandy Dee


D.L. Stalnaker - 2015
    She had made a lot of bad choices during her junior year in high school. When her great grandmother, who she affectionately called Grandy Dee, invited her to come and spend the summer with her, her parents thought it would be a great way to get her away from her current environment. She reluctantly agreed to go, but wasn't thrilled about the prospects of spending the next three months with someone who was close to a hundred years old. Shortly after she arrived, her great grandmother began to share stories of her life in the past century over a series of afternoon teas. Between her stories, and Samantha's vivid dreams of life in the past she had while she was there, she learned what it was like to face the trials and tribulations, as well as the triumphs of the spirit that comes from living through wars, heartaches, tragedies, injustices, dysfunctional family situations and, of course, forgiveness and redemption. She also learned something else that summer. She learned respect for her family and a sense of history that went back for the past century, and was in awe of a woman who lived through it all. Something else also happened that summer that would change her life forever. Something she didn't expect. She learned what it was like to fall in love.

The Secret Love of a Scandalous Lady


Henrietta Harding - 2019
    She is forced to leave behind all she has ever known, including the man who forms the most powerful temptation for her. While making the hardest decision in her whole life, will she really be able to suffer this exile, away from everything and everyone? She promised that she will return, but will he still be there waiting?Since he was just a child, Benjamin Grant has only loved one person in this world, a girl who is innocently unaware of her own charms. His mind and body were always acting at odds when he was around her. Before he knew it, their unconditional friendship turned to passionate love. When they will have to go their separate ways, they will promise each other not to let love fade away. But can Benjamin keep his promise, while worry and doubt creep in as time goes by?Madalene is determined not to give up, but is Benjamin’s love strong enough to last forever? Rumors and scandal may divide them, but can Benjamin and Madalene truly ever find their way back together or is their sizzling passion lost to the ages?"The Secret Love of a Scandalous Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Operation Date Escape


Lindsey Brookes - 2013
    An easy task considering the kind of men her matchmaking mother and her best friend, Nanci, keeps setting her up with. She allows them to set her up, knowing their hearts are in the right place and that there is no risk of her letting any man close enough to hurt her again. Her growing experience in ways to slip out of those ‘dates from hell’ prompts her to start writing a bad date survival guide. One aptly titled - OPERATION: DATE ESCAPE. And it’s during one of those escapes that sexier than sin firefighter Cole Maxwell comes to her rescue. Cole isn’t sure what to think when the sexy redhead he’s just ‘rescued’ from a bad date informs him that he’s too ‘perfect’ to date. That’s a first. He’s had relationships end because the women couldn’t handle the risks that go along with his chosen profession, but never because he’s too perfect.When his crew gets called out to rescue someone who is stuck in a tree, Cole finds himself once again coming to Kelsie’s rescue. This time he’s not about to let her get away without agreeing to give him a chance, even holding her high heels hostage to make it happen. She finally gives in and things heat up between them like a 3-alarm fire. But there’s more than passion between them and Cole sets out to prove to Kelsie that he’s nowhere near ‘perfect’, but he is the ‘perfect’ man for her. Can he get past the wall she’s built up around her heart? Or will he end up being just another chapter in her book of men she ran from?*Operation: Date Escape was a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist as well as a finalist in the American Title III Competition put on by Romantic Times and Dorchester Publishing.*

Highlander’s Tempted Guard: A Scottish Medieval Historical Highlander Romance (Highlands' Golden Hearts Book 1)


Adamina Young - 2020
    But he was taking her to her doom.Young Fiona Douglas is a bold and daring lass, traits that are not ideal for the oldest daughter of a Laird.After her father's death, Fiona receives a letter from her uncle, informing her that she will be brought to his castle to marry. Fiona is eager to begin her new life and expects her new husband or one of his servants to escort her on her trip.Instead, a warrior with long hair who doesn't seem like a noble comes to Braenaird Castle to accompany her to her new home.Daividh Campbell is a fierce warrior, hardened as few men have been. When he was tasked by his Laird, whom he serves faithfully, to fetch his niece, he was displeased to carry out a task unworthy of his abilities.Fiona finds Daividh rude at first, but she can not deny that this huge, brute man creates emotions to her that she has never experienced before. While they travel, Daividh soon discovers that Fiona is not the typical naive noble girl but an audacious young woman full of life.Their trip is not as smooth as they expected, and tension is building between them every step of the way. Daividh begins to feel very attracted to her, but his sense of duty gets in the way.When they finally arrive at their destination, Fiona realizes that her future husband is nothing like she expected! Daividh is devastated to see that he was leading her into danger instead of safety.Daividh becomes furious and wants to break every rule and save her, but his muscles and sword will not be enough this time...Enjoy this Highland Historical Romance story filled with romance, plot twists and redemption with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after, by best-selling author Adamina Young! Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Enjoy!

Finding the Gray


Sara Landers - 2014
    Andi makes a last-minute decision to buy a lottery ticket for a drawing worth $212 million and learns that she is the sole winner. After she quits her job but before she cashes the ticket, she loses the ticket itself. For the next 182 days, Andi tries to find a way to support herself and her daughter, Rue, while searching for the lost ticket. These six months become a trial in self-discovery for Andi. There are clashes with her nymphomaniac mother, who is on her sixth divorce and the reason Andi has sworn off dating. There is peer pressure to start dating and to get her job back, from her best friend of ten years, who may have had a hand in losing the ticket. On this life-changing journey, Andi gets life lessons from her ten-year-old daughter, picks up odd jobs, dabbles in awkward dating attempts, money-making schemes, and a new friendship with an eighty-seven-year-old pot-smoking crackerjack of a woman, Poppi. By the time the 182 days are up, will Andi have found the ticket? More importantly, what else may she have managed to find?

Straight-A (Complete Series)


Maya Rose
    Broken more times than I care to count.Smart is all I have. Grades are all I need.Not some bossy, sinfully hot man who should come with a flammable warning label.If only I didn’t know how his lips taste.If only he would stop looking at me like he needs me to breathe.If only I wasn’t that straight-A girl who fell for her teacher.JacobI live a charmed life. Lonely AF though, till she sneaks in.Green eyes flashing fire as she fights her feelings, an ass I want to bite into every time it stares at me, a brain I’m dying to get inside of… But it's her heart that's the prize. And I’m not used to losing.This edition is updated to include the complete Straight-A series (Book 1 and 2). NO cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA!