Some teens go to the Caribbean on spring break. Piper goes to save the world. Piper Dunn isn't who you would call a normal teenager. For one thing, she doesn't want anyone to know she was born with a blowhole. Even stranger, she has two love interests. Joel, a fellow dolphin-human hybrid, and Tyler, a human. It's hard to choose when a mad scientist is hot on Piper's trail. Worse, she's trapped in the Bermuda Triangle. And . . . wait for it . . . Angel, her test-tube daughter, is apparently a real-deal reincarnation. It all adds up to an impossible situation, with happy endings all but lost at sea. Unless, of course, a voodoo high priestess casts a spell or two . . .
Ever ready to do the right thing, The Emperors of London act bravely-and when it comes to matters of the heart, impetuously...Despite her cover as the daughter of the land steward for Lord Malton, Marcus Aurelius, spirited Viola Gates is tied by birth to the treacherous Jacobite legacy. Not that this keeps her from falling for the dashing Lord from afar. Despite his staid demeanor, Marcus is devastatingly handsome-and hopelessly beyond her reach. Then Viola's father is mortally wounded and her secret identity revealed, sending her straight into danger's path-and Marcus's arms... For years, he'd only known her as a wild child, the tempting-and forbidden-daughter of his trusted steward. But when Viola's life is threatened, Marcus must act as duty-and his barely contained passion-dictates. Ferrying the bold beauty on an eventful journey to safer quarters, he offers her the protection of his name. Their tempestuous union might succeed in vanquishing their enemies, but will the chivalrous lord and his unsuitable wife surrender to the power of love? "Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart." -Desiree Holt "Plots, deviousness and passion galore...a truly enjoyable read." -Fresh Fiction on Temptation Has Green Eyes
A surprise inheritance. A family of strangers. And a man she can't avoid . . .Cassidy Calhoun can't believe she's the secret daughter of an oil billionaire. This small-town Texas girl with student loans by the barrel has never gotten a thing she didn't earn for herself. The terms of her late father's will say Cassidy-and her newfound spoiled half-siblings-must work a year at the family's floundering business before they inherit a dime. Too bad the only thing Cass knows about oil is that it makes the junker she drives go. Mason MacKenzie, the evaluator for their test, will help her get up to speed. Or will he? Mason is a boot-wearing, truck-driving Houston hottie who runs Calhoun Petroleum's biggest rival. The sparks between him and Cassidy could combust any minute. But the closer they get, the more strange near-accidents Cassidy seems to be having. And Mason has plenty of reasons to play up their attraction for his own benefit. If she can trust him, the two of them working together might save a crumbling dynasty. But if she can't, Cass might just lose both her fortune and her heart . . .
It's all fun and games until fantasy gets real . . .At twenty-seven, Dinah Gallagher thought she'd have it all figured out. Instead, she's having mind-blowing online sex with a man she knows nothing about and fighting for her rightful place in the family business. Part of that battle means expanding their century-old restaurant by getting the stubborn urban farmer next door to sell them his lot.But Carter Trask is tired of being pushed around-especially by rich families like the Gallaghers. All he has left is the little farm he's scratched out of his grandmother's yard. At least he can blow off steam with the anonymous woman he's been emailing for the past eight months, who makes his every sexual fantasy come alive-even if it's only online.When Dinah suddenly realizes that Carter's gardens look just like some of her mystery man's photos, she can't resist trying to turn her dreams into reality. Against his better judgment, Carter joins in the game. But in real life, passion has a way of becoming very complicated, very quickly. And sometimes the wrong choice can turn out to be oh so right . . ."Sharp, funny, and sinfully sexy-Nicole Helm is my favorite new author!" -Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author.
A Promise Broken Rowan Harper sacrificed her blood and her soul to keep her friend, Aleksei, alive-and in the process, broke a bond of sacred trust with her lover, Gabriel. But her act of heroism wasn't enough to stop the evil bent on tearing the world asunder. Newly turned vampires are slaughtering innocents, and those lurking in the darkness are threatening the people Rowan loves. She may be Gabriel's Promise, but it's looking more and more like Rowan will belong to the demon of the Dark Realm instead. Time is of the essence and with her soul already tainted, will Rowan be forced to break the ties she's forged with Gabriel? Which of the two rivals will stand beside her as she faces the end of the world?... "This series is highly recommended." --Library Journal "Wicked fun not to be missed!" -USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti
Sins Of The PastRowan Harper thought being with a vampire would keep her out of harm's way. But true evil lurks in the darkness, and not even her lover, Gabriel, knows all of its tricks. Rowan may be his Promise, the one woman who can save Gabriel's soul, but the two of them have a long and complicated history that Rowan is only now discovering--complete with old enemies who will stop at nothing to make them suffer. When Rowan is abducted and forced to witness unspeakable violence, secrets of the past begin to unfold. Secrets that show Gabriel's best friend Aleksei in a new light. Will the truth destroy all three of them or bind them more tightly together, and if evil prevails, will it be Rowans's soul that ultimately needs saving? "This series is highly recommended." --Library Journal "Wicked fun not to be missed!" -USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti
Go Big or Go Home. When her relationship goes up in flames, Holly Funchess jumps straight back into the heat-by becoming a firefighter. Running as far away from her past as she can, Holly trains hard and lands a job with a small San Diego firehouse. With everything to prove, she has no problem putting her love life on the back burner. But where there's smoke...A former football player with a string of failed relationships behind him, Chase DeMarco has put his all into his Coast Guard career and the youth football team he coaches. He's not about to let anyone distract him-especially Holly, the woman at his gym who seems to relish getting under his skin. But when their skirmishes turn into full-contact workouts-and they face off against the dangers of their jobs-Chase and Holly must choose between letting the clock run down or playing to win...
Oh, baby!For the first time in her life, adventure reporter Miranda Wilde has a plan that doesn't involve scaling mountains or swimming with sharks. Miranda is about to do something scarier--she's about to become a mother. Determined to deliver the news to her unborn baby's father, Miranda arrives in Swift River to find the rugged resort owner with whom she shared an unexpectedly sexy weekend. Except Carson Swift is out of town--on his honeymoon--leaving his twin brother in charge. It's all Miranda can do not to fall apart in Cody Swift's strong arms.... Miranda is the only woman who ever tempted Cody to settle down, which is exactly why he doesn't reveal that he's the twin who shared those soul-searing nights with her. Cody knows Miranda needs more than a rough-edged river guide to give her the life she deserves. Then he learns Miranda is carrying a baby--his baby--and he's ready to stake his claim. But can he prove his heart is in the right place--and that this is one adventure they're meant to have together, for a lifetime?
Carson Swift may look exactly like his twin brother Cody, but they're as different as tie dye and camouflage. Reliable, responsible, and usually the designated driver, Carson is also over being his brother's keeper, but suddenly his plans to break free are complicated by the woman they fish out of Hidden Creek . . .Lily Price is not your typical damsel in distress. Infidelity, infertility, and downsizing provide a triple threat to her ego, but falling into the swollen river nearly ends her life. If not for the handsome stranger-make that two handsome strangers-she might not have had a chance at having a baby by any means necessary . . . As Carson helps Lily overcome her fear of the river, she helps him save his rafting business from going under. She also saves him from abandoning all that is important to him in order to get a taste of freedom. Together they find that love is the ultimate adventure.
Sometimes facing the future means saying goodbye to the past.A remarkable story of love and loss, Dona Sarkar's latest novel explores the timely subject of cultural diversity and the timeless matters of trust, faith, and grief through the eyes of one extraordinary young woman. Mars Alexander is the girl who has everything--the right clothes, the perfect boyfriend, the best grades. But when her military father is declared dead, Mars refuses to believe it--and refuses to say goodbye. With no body to bury, she's convinced her father will return from Afghanistan, and she's determined to make him proud. But when she meets the young Middle Eastern instructor of her essay prep class, a door to a whole new world opens. Zayed Anwar has lived a life Mars can barely imagine, or understand. But as he challenges both her intellect and her emotions, she finds herself making bold new choices, and looking at everything through a new lens. Falling in love is as frightening as it is exciting, until she realizes that Zayed is keeping painful secrets from her--secrets that could shatter her all over again.
In this exciting new series, the dramatic world of the Vikings is brought to life in vivid, historical detail. As brave warriors fight to defend family honor and tradition, they discover unexpected passion with memorable women who only further their resolve for justice . . . Following his father's murder, Eirik Ivarson plunges into a maelstrom of brutal warfare. As outsiders threaten his homeland and all he holds dear, Eirik vows to maintain his focus and avenge the jarl's death. In his quest for revenge, he will leave everything behind, all he knows, and all he loves. Asa Sigrundsdottir, a spirited shieldmaiden with warm brown eyes, is wary of the golden-haired warrior discovered half-frozen in a storm. It is clear Eirik is a man of valor, bestowed with the gift of reading runes and destined for greatness. And despite the shadows in her past, he chooses her to help him on his journey. But when their bond is tested, it will take the strength of a hero to keep their love alive . . .
Meet Red Harmon, a special ops veteran who learns he never left the call of duty . . .To a trio of muggers, Red looks like just another suburban dad. But when they demand his wallet at knifepoint, something snaps. In the blink of an eye, two muggers are dead, the third severely injured, and Red doesn't remember a thing. Once an elite member of the Det, a secret forces outfit whose existence is beyond classified, Red thought his active service was over. But his memory is coming back-and a lethal killing machine is returning to duty . . . Facing an unthinkable nuclear threat, a volatile international power play, and a personal attack against his family, Red has no choice. He must rejoin his old team, infiltrate the enemy camp, and complete the biggest mission of his life . . .
Say You're DreamingWhen a scream wakes Will Novak in the middle of the night, at first he puts it down to the nightmares. He's alone on a sailboat in the Caribbean, miles from land. And his demons never leave him. Say Your Prayers The screams are real, though, coming from another boat just a rifle's night scope away. It only takes seconds for Novak to witness one murder and stop another. But with the killer on the run and a beautiful stranger dripping on his deck, Novak has gotten himself into a new kind of deep water. But Don't Say Your Name The young woman he saved says she doesn't know who she is. But someone does, and they're burning fuel and cash to chase Novak and his new acquaintance from one island to the next, across dangerous seas and right into the wilds of the Yucatan jungle. If either of them is going to live, Novak is going to need answers, fast-and he's guessing he won't like what he finds out . . . Praise For Linda Ladd's Claire Morgan Thrillers "One of the most creepy, crawly, and compelling psychological thrillers ever." -Fresh Fiction "Chilling, compelling suspense...be prepared to lose sleep!" -Eileen Dryer on Head to Head "Exciting, thrill-a-minute!" -Midwest Book Review on Dark Places "Plenty of suspense and surprises." -Publishers Weekly on Dark Places
Nestled in the lush green mountains of North Carolina, the Honeywilde Inn will be a romantic's dream getaway, if only the Bradley siblings can keep it running. It will take a combination of hard work, good luck, and the kind of love that dreams are made of . . .Sophie Bradley can always count on Wright. He's not just her brother's best friend, he's practically part of the family. His honesty and willingness to listen are a constant comfort, and his culinary skills are a huge selling point for the inn. But when a casual moment in the kitchen turns electric, an impulsive kiss leaves her weak in the knees-a kiss Wright dismisses as "temporary insanity" and insists will never happen again. How could he have done it? Wright feels like a big enough jerk, disappointing his parents with his career choices-plus he's secretly entertaining job offers from restaurants coast-to-coast. He's betraying everyone . . . and now he's kissed his best friend's sister. The only option is to hit the brakes, hard. But once Sophie's been kissed, she can't be unkissed, and as things start falling apart around him, Wright wonders if a momentary lapse might be the beginning of something extraordinary.
Nestled in the lush green mountains of North Carolina, the Honeywilde Inn will be a romantic's dream getaway, if only the Bradley siblings can keep it running. It will take a combination of hard work, good luck, and the kind of love that dreams are made of . . .Devlin Bradley knows Honeywilde Inn's no-dating-guests policy is a sensible one, but when has he ever followed the rules? Sure, he's been working to change his reputation as the rebellious Bradley brother and town troublemaker, but the captivating new guest from Atlanta is worth risking his family's disapproval. Anna Martel is going to relax--even if it kills her. The alternative is a spectacular breakdown, according to her therapist, and that's something Anna would like to avoid. Taming her workaholic ways isn't going to be easy with nothing to focus on, though--until she meets devilishly attractive Devlin. His slow, sexy smile is a temptation she can't resist, even if she knows he's nothing more than a distraction. Or is he?
Nestled in the lush green mountains of North Carolina, the Honeywilde Inn will be a romantic's dream getaway-if only the Bradley siblings can keep it running. It will take a combination of hard work, good luck, and the kind of love that dreams are made of...Roark Bradley is no stranger to responsibility. Growing up, he practically raised his younger siblings while his parents threw themselves into working the inn-and arguing with each other. Determined to make the Honeywilde shine once more, Roark jumps at the chance to conduct business with a no-nonsense event planner who approaches him about celebrity nuptials that could put the inn back on the map. If only it wasn't so tempting to discuss some no-strings attached pleasure with her instead...Madison Kline is done with weddings-at least personally. Her own youthful mistake is a well-guarded secret, and one she refuses to repeat. But as she and bold, broad-shouldered Roark work together to make a rock star couple's wedding a reality, she finds herself wishing romance didn't feel like a four-letter word. Can either of them surrender their hard-won independence and workaholic ways for something sweeter-and even more rewarding?...
A red-bellied woodpecker may lead to a yellow-bellied killer . . .One morning when unwilling early bird Amy Simms grabs her binoculars for a closer look at the woodpecker who's been waking her up, she can't believe her eyes. Across Ruby Lake, through a curtain of rain, she sees a body being tossed out of an upstairs window at the old McKutcheon place. Or at least she thinks she does. The police chief finds no body-only a discarded dressmaker's dummy-and complains that Amy sent him on a wild-goose chase. She should probably focus on minding her store, Birds & Bees, but Amy can't help snooping. And when she turns up another body-a murdered member of her birdwatching group-Amy once again needs to wing it as a sleuth to zoom in on a killer . . . Praise for J.R. Ripley's Buried in Beignets "Those who like their mysteries relatively nonviolent and delivered with a smile will thoroughly enjoy this little gem." -Booklist "A fun new cozy series. I would definitely read another, so I hope this is the first of many." -Myshelf.com
For Amy Simms, hatching a birding shop in her hometown of Ruby Lake, North Carolina, hasn't exactly been a breeze. But could a deadly discovery clip her wings for good? It's just days before Amy plans to open Birds & Bees on the first floor of her creaky Victorian house, but delayed seed shipments have prevented the fledging owner from stocking her shelves. And it doesn't help that Amy's best friend and business partner is out of town indefinitely. With locals skeptical about the niche shop taking flight, the last thing Amy needs now is a dead man in her storeroom-or for a crotchety tenant to catch her holding a bloody birdfeeder hook over his body . . . Pigeonholed as a leading murder suspect by police and lacking a solid alibi, Amy's delving into the victim's ugly past and buzzing around Ruby Lake for clues on his killer . . . beforeshe ends up like so many of her beloved feathery friends-trapped behind bars!
In the second book of Heather Heyford's series, set in Oregon's wine country, having a crush takes on a whole new meaning when a lady sommelier teams up with the hottie from her high school days . . . The Girl Most Likely . . . to be a waitress at her hometown café. That's what Clarkston's high school yearbook said about Poppy Springer ten years ago and that's where the beauty queen is today. But that's about to change now that Poppy has been offered a position as a lady sommelier at a cutting-edge new restaurant. Only Poppy has an embarrassing secret that could keep her from landing her dream job. A secret her high school crush seems determined to help her with . . . The Man Most Wanted In high school, Heath Sinclair may have been voted most likely to blow something up, but these days the sexy science prodigy is a self-made success story with his popular microbrewery and chiseled good looks. So why is Clarkston's most-eligible man so hell-bent on helping Poppy prove that she is more than her reputation? Could it be the enigmatic bachelor has a hankering for the girl who got away?
In the first of Heather Heyford's new series, set in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country, the grape isn't the only source of intoxication . . . A Perfect PairingJuniper Hart has her dream job-or rather, her dream job has her. Under Junie's management, the winery her late father started is finally getting noticed. But she's lonely, deep in debt, and overwhelmed with work. Even if she had time to date, the only men she meets are smug, stemware-breaking hotshots like Lieutenant Manolo Santos, whose good looks and smooth charm don't half make up for the sour taste he leaves on Junie's palate. After years as an army engineer and a childhood in a restaurant kitchen, Manolo can see Junie's winery is about to go sideways-and he's bursting with ideas to help. Except Junie's far too magnetic for comfort. He left New Jersey to escape becoming one more Santos man shackled to a captivating woman and a failing family business. But in the misty hills of Oregon, with a sip of supple pinot on his tongue, pulling away is the last thing he wants to do . . .
He's about to be conquered and hasn't a clue . . .After college, Birdie Ferguson hits London like a ray of California sunshine. She's fresh, cheery, and positive she's about to be the best Executive Assistant her father has ever had. But her chipper outlook is guaranteed to clash with her stuffy coworker Oswald Attenborough, who has probably never had a belly laugh in his life . . . Oswald knows he's not good enough for the boss's daughter. Although he's born of aristocracy and is proving himself at Lynford International, he's always had to play second or third fiddle to his Peers. But now he's ready to take his talents elsewhere. Until he's tasked with mentoring Birdie. Despite his own reluctance, he can't help but notice life's a lot less dreary with this West Coast beauty around . . .
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