Dès qu’elle rencontre Kyle Paxton, Alexia, journaliste, tombe sous son charme. Mais, en apprenant qu’il est le propriétaire du nouveau restaurant branché de Cedar Bridge, elle craint le pire : comment réagira-t-il en apprenant qu’elle est l’auteur d’une critique assassine de son établissement, et pourra-t-il jamais lui pardonner d’avoir ruiné sa réputation ?
Dès qu’elle rencontre Kyle Paxton, Alexia, journaliste, tombe sous le charme de cet homme séduisant et plein d’humour. Mais, en apprenant qu’il n’est autre que le propriétaire du nouveau restaurant branché de Cedar Bridge, elle craint le pire : comment réagira-t-il en apprenant qu’elle est l’auteur d’une critique assassine de son établissement, et pourra-t-il jamais lui pardonner d’avoir ruiné sa réputation ?
A serial killer targets a relationship columnist in this mesmerizing tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling–author Meryl Sawyer Dubbed the “Final Call Killer” because he strangles his victims with a telephone cord, Troy Avery is waiting for his next victim to come along. He’s angry, vengeful, and unstoppable. Known as the “Love Doctor,” Jessica Crawford is the San FranciscoHerald’s popular relationship expert. Ironic, since her own love life is practically nonexistent, with the exception of a recent fling with an Adonis-like extreme surfer in Hawaii. Jessica has her own ideas about what drives the Final Call Killer to brutally strangle successful women and profiles him in her column. Hired by the Herald to cover the murders, investigative reporter Cole Rawlings isn’t broadcasting his Kauai tryst with Jessica, but he’s also not hiding his hard feelings toward her for the way she deceived him at his brother’s surfing resort. Still, with Jessica provoking a psychopath whose rage is growing, Cole believes she’ll be the next victim—unless he gets close enough to her to protect her night and day.
Les fiancés du réveillon, Shirley Jump Bloquée dans l'aéroport de Chicago par une tempête de neige, Marietta y croise Reed Hartstone, son amour d'adolescence. Bouleversée, elle prend alors une décision : elle ira passer les fêtes à Whistle Creek, la petite ville où ils ont tous deux grandi. Whistle Creek, où l'attend le plus beau cadeau de Noël... Idylle en hiver, Diana Hamilton Jeune banquier à l'avenir prometteur et séducteur impénitent, Cari n'aspire qu'à fuir sa trépidante vie londonienne pour passer les fêtes dans le manoir familial de Bewley Hall. Il ne sait pas encore qu'il va découvrir dans ce lieu un secret jalousement gardé depuis sept ans, et susceptible de bouleverser à jamais son existence... L'amant de Noël, Meryl Sawyer Dès qu’elle rencontre Kyle Paxton, Alexia, journaliste, tombe sous son charme. Mais, en apprenant qu’il est le propriétaire du nouveau restaurant branché de Cedar Bridge, elle craint le pire : comment réagira-t-il en apprenant qu’elle est l’auteur d’une critique assassine de son établissement, et pourra-t-il jamais lui pardonner d’avoir ruiné sa réputation ?
How do you stop a killer when everyone thinks you're dead? When Newport Beach heiress Hayley Fordham heads to Costa Rica on an art commission, she has no idea she's narrowly escaped an assassin's car bomb. But before the paint's even dry on her mural, her stepsiblings have arranged her funeral and redivided the family trust. The fact that Hayley is still very much alive remains a secret to everyone but FBI investigator Ryan Hollister, who intercepts the "victim" returning home in the flesh. Ryan has zero tolerance for the pampered elite. But there's something about the complex Hayley that sets his blood racing. With evidence pointing to a Fordham family associate, Ryan needs her cooperation--and her closeness--more than he dares admit. Because now, especially now, he's prepared to risk anything to stop Hayley from being killed...again.
A woman engaged to the heir of one of California’s great wine dynasties falls in love with his twin brother in this irresistible tale of passion and suspense from New York Times–bestselling author Meryl Sawyer Navy SEAL Brody Hawke is fighting for his country when he gets a letter from his father—who died when Brody was three. Not only is Giancarlo Hawke alive, he begs his son to come to California. He believes he’s in grave danger and warns Brody to trust no one. Taped to the back of the letter is a photo of a man who’s a dead ringer for Brody—the twin brother he never knew existed. Victoria Anderson thinks she’s found an ideal partner in loyal, levelheaded vintner Elliott Hawke. But then his father dies under suspicious circumstances, and she meets the brother who was separated from Elliott at birth. Tori’s attraction to Brody is instant—and electric. Unable to keep their passion at bay, they begin a secret affair. But Brody’s father had powerful enemies and someone is willing to kill to keep Brody from claiming his half of the family’s multimillion-dollar business.
Madison Connelly is tired of lies—and betrayal. First her husband and business partner leaves her for another woman. Then Detective Paul Tanner arrives to tell her that the man she thought was her father isn't. Madison wants answers…answers about her past that someone is going to deadly lengths to keep hidden. Falling for Madison isn't in Paul's job description: find the girl, bring her to his employer, Wyatt Holbrook, the end. But as Madison bravely agrees to cross over a dangerous threshold into Holbrook's privileged, secretive world, she'll need more than Paul's growing attraction to keep her safe. Because she's about to be drawn deep into a complicated web of intrigue, deceit—and murder.
After spending the night at a retreat dedicated to sensual pleasures, a woman finds herself at the center of a murder investigation in this edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller from New York Times–bestselling author Meryl Sawyer The wolf at the door of Claire Holt’s Taos art gallery is Lobo, a dangerous hybrid of German shepherd and timber wolf belonging to Zach Coulter, the town’s one-time bad boy. Now, instead of running from the law, he is the law. But the homicide-cop-turned-local-sheriff isn’t there to rekindle an old flame. The body of Claire’s business rival has been found at the Hideaway, an illicit club where drugs and sex are bartered in the midnight shadows. And Claire’s wallet and an incriminating piece of intimate clothing have been discovered in the bungalow next to the crime scene. Claire has no alibi—or memory of that night. Did someone drug her to frame her for murder? Claire enlists Zach’s help to find the mysterious stranger who can provide her alibi. In spite of the violent past that binds them, Zach can’t refuse her. Now, he and the girl who used to drive him wild might get a second chance—if he can stop a human predator from killing again.
A man saves the life of a woman who has no memory of her identity—and may be a dangerous criminal—in this steamy, mesmerizing tale of romantic suspense A volunteer with the Maui search and rescue team, Greg Braxton is training a greyhound under the extreme conditions of a lightning storm when he finds an unconscious woman in a car at the bottom of a cliff. When she awakens, she doesn’t know who she is or what she was doing in a treacherous rainforest in the middle of a raging storm. Nothing about the woman makes sense. She has the face of an angel but was found dressed in tawdry clothing, wearing a dead woman’s shoe. Is she an innocent victim, or a cunning criminal hiding behind amnesia? Greg takes to calling her “Lucky” because she’s lucky to be alive, but no matter how much Greg comes to admire and desire the woman he saved, he can’t give her back her past. With the law closing in, Lucky and Greg must discover her true identity before someone else—someone obsessed with her—finds her first.
She'd better run… Devon's used to a life on the run—when she entered the Witness Protection program, she had to give up her friends, her family…even her name. But now someone's cracked her FBI file and sent a hired killer after her, and Devon can't count on the Feds to protect her. She'd better hide… Now Devon's fighting to stay one step ahead of the crime lord who's after her, but she can't do it alone. Her neighbor, a security expert, is willing to help her…but is he her guardian angel, or working with the assassins chasing her? Devon has to decide, and soon… Because someone thinks she'd be better off dead.
- Quel écrivain s'est présenté 24 fois en vain à l'Académie française ?- Quel écrivain était le plus jeune au moment de son prix Goncourt ?- Combien de mots y a-t-il dans A la recherche du temps perdu ?Dans l'esprit des recueils de mélanges, Friandises littéraires n'aborde que la littérature, mais dans son ensemble, d'hier et d'aujourd'hui, petite et grande, de tous pays et de tout genre. Au fil des 220 entrées surprenantes, décalées, insolites, inattendues et singulières de cet almanach, le lecteur découvrira entre autres : la liste des écrivains morts dans des accidents de la circulation ; les armes du crime le plus souvent utilisées dans les romans policiers ; l'emplacement des tombes des grandes plumes ; les plus mauvaises ventes du prix Goncourt ; les coups bas et autres chausse-trapes des prix littéraires ; les plagiats les plus mémorables ; le catalogue des pseudonymes ; les maîtresses " officielles " des écrivains ; les auteurs qui furent emprisonnés, fusillés, et ceux qui se sont suicidés ; ceux qui allaient au bordel, ceux qui n'y allaient pas ; les auteurs d'un seul livre ; un annuaire de la négritude... Et des anecdotes, des citations, des...
An Arizona journalist enters a world of danger—and desire—when she blows the cover of a deadly covert operative in this spellbinding romantic suspense novel from New York Times–bestselling author Meryl Sawyer Kelly Taylor’s career as an investigative journalist was derailed by a news story that resulted in tragedy. Now, she’s back in Sedona lying low as a local reporter for her grandfather’s paper. But she may get another shot at the brass ring. After vanishing twenty-five years ago, the long-lost son of a powerful state senator has turned up in her Arizona town. With few memories of his childhood, Logan McCord grew up to become a trained killer who fights terrorism. A twist of fate reunites the Special Ops agent with his family, but the homecoming isn’t what he expected. With his true identity exposed, Logan’s enemies know where to find him. As Kelly and Logan start to fall for each other, her quest to find an abandoned child takes them to Venezuela. But in Logan’s dangerous world, there’s no shortage of enemies who want to make him disappear and nowhere for him and Kelly to hide from a killer whose lust for money and power runs lethally deep.
L'amant de l'hiver, Meryl Sawyer Dès qu’elle rencontre Kyle Paxton, Alexia, journaliste, tombe sous le charme de cet homme séduisant et plein d’humour. Mais, en apprenant qu’il n’est autre que le propriétaire du nouveau restaurant branché de Cedar Bridge, elle craint le pire : comment réagira-t-il en apprenant qu’elle est l’auteur d’une critique assassine de son établissement, et pourra-t-il jamais lui pardonner d’avoir ruiné sa réputation ? Surprise à la Saint-Valentin, Kate Hoffmann Amoureuse en secret de son associé, Sam, Charlotte décide, à la Saint-Valentin, de lui envoyer une carta anonyme afin d’observer sa réaction. Mais le scénario ne se déroule pas tout à fait comme prévu car Sam, persuadé que l’auteur de cette déclaration est une autre femme, demande à Charlotte de l’aider à séduire son admiratrice... Un homme très amoureux, Gina Wilkins Quand elle apprend qu’elle est enceinte de Jack, son patron, avec qui elle vit une liaison passionnée, Anna se retrouve confrontée à un véritable dilemme. Elle sait, en effet, que si Jack n’est pas du bois dont on fait les maris, il ne manquera pas, par sens du devoir, de lui proposer ...
An anthology of three novellas celebrating real-life heroines--women who have changed lives through good deeds.
More Than Words Bestselling authors & Real-life heroines Each and every one of us has the ability to effect change—to make our world a better place. The key is to begin in our own backyards, look at needs within our communities and then decide to do something about them. The dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have changed lives, one good deed at a time. To celebrate their accomplishments, bestselling authors have written stories inspired by these real-life heroines. In this book, Meryl Sawyer honors the work of Gracie Cavnar, founder of the Recipe for Success Foundation. We hope More Than Words inspires you to get in touch with the real-life heroine living inside of you.
Honey moon : It's the stuff dreams are made of. Hollywood discovers a South Carolina Orphan, Honey Jane Moon, and makes her a star. She lives a roller coaster life.
THE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED The 2012 Writer’s Market details thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, literary agents, newspapers, playwriting markets, and screenwriting markets. These listings include contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Look inside and you’ll also find page after page of all-new editorial material devoted to the craft and business of writing. It’s the most information we’ve ever jammed into one edition! You’ll find insightful interviews and articles, guidelines for finding work, honing your craft, and promoting your writing. You’ll also learn how to navigate the social media landscape, negotiate contracts, and protect your work. And as usual, this edition includes the ever popular "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate chart. You also gain access to: • Lists of professional writing organizations • Sample query letters • A free digital download of Writer's Yearbook featuring the 100 Best Markets: WritersDigest.com/upload/images/WritersDigest-Yearbook-11.pdf Includes an exclusive 60-minute FREE ...
Bailey Ventura is convinced she’s met Mr. Right when she goes to Las Vegas and is rescued from a defective shower by gorgeous head of casino security, Carter Davis. Charming and swoon-worthy, not to mention an Elvis tribute artist, Carter is just the kind of man Bailey can see herself growing old with. Problem is, she lives in small-town Washington State, while Carter appears content to remain basking in the glow of the ever-flashing neon lights of Sin City. So what does a girl do to keep the relationship going? She wins a sexy red Thunderbird convertible! Bailey has come up with the perfect excuse for inviting Carter to take a road trip with her, and when he readily agrees to accompany her on the drive home, she thinks it’s because he wants to get to know her better. But Carter has an ulterior motive. He’s looking to get a million-dollar diamond out of Las Vegas. Will Carter’s involvement in a jewel heist lead Bailey down the road to heartbreak? Or will Carter choose love over a million-dollar rock?
The most trusted guide to getting published! The 2014 Writer's Market details thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents. These listings include contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Look inside and you'll find page after page of all-new editorial material devoted to the business of writing. You'll find advice on pitching agents and editors, setting up a freelance business, and promoting your writing. Plus, you'll learn how to earn a full-time income from blogging, write the six-figure nonfiction book proposal, and re-slant your writing to get more out of your freelancing efforts. This edition also includes the ever popular pay rate chart. You also gain access to: • Lists of professional writing organizations. • Sample query letters.
More Than Words: Bestselling authors & Real-life heroines We all have the power to effect change—we just need to find the strength to harness it. With every good deed done, and helping hand offered, we are making the world a better place. The dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have changed many lives for the better, through their compassionate hearts and unshakable commitment. To celebrate their accomplishments, bestselling authors have written stories inspired by these real-life heroines. In this book, Jillian Hart honors the work of Mary Byberg, a committed volunteer for Nellie’s Shelter for Women and Children in Toronto, Ontario. We hope More Than Words inspires you look inside your heart and to get in touch with the heroine inside of you.
For Nina Askew, turning forty means freedom—from the ex-husband, freedom from their stuffy suburban home, freedom to focus on what she wants for a change. And what she wants is something her ex always vetoed—a puppy. A bouncy, adorable puppy. Instead she gets…Fred. Overweight, middle-aged, a bit smelly and obviously depressed, Fred is light-years from perky. But he does manage to put Nina in the path of Alex Moore, her gorgeous, younger-by-a-decade neighbor. Alex seems perfect—he's a sexy, seemingly sane, surprisingly single E.R. doctor—but the age gap convinces Nina that anyone but Alex would be better relationship material. But with every silver-haired stiff she dates, the more she suspects it's the young, dog-loving doc she wants to sit and stay!
Covering fifteen popular genres, each chapter includes a definition of the genre, its characteristics and appeal elements (such as character development, story line, and frame), and its key authors and subgenres.
A spellbinding classic Kat Martin romance Innocence Undone - available as an ebook for the very first time! Jessica Fox wasn't always the beautiful, composed young woman who is the toast of the London ton in Regency England. Born in poverty, Jessica wandered the streets until fate found her a guardian in the aging Marquess of Belmore. Now, it is fate she tempts with her longing for the Marquess's son, the arrogant and handsome Captain Mathew Seaton. Upon his return from the sea, Matthew is forced to confront the sensuous beauty he believes has set her sights on the Belmore title. Though his mind tells him to beware, his blood boils with thoughts of luring her into his bed. To win his love, Jessica will do anything. But when desire flames and the dark shadow of her childhood lengthens, she risks everything she has dreamed of in a dangerous dance of denial.
Magic. Knitting. Love. A new series and a delightful departure by the USA Today bestselling author of Just Desserts. Sugar Maple looks like any Vermont town, but it?s inhabited with warlocks, sprites, vampires, witches?and an ancient secret. And Chloe Hobbs, owner of Sticks & String, a popular knitting shop, has a big secret too. She?s a sorcerer?s daughter in search of Mr. Right?and she?s found him in Luke MacKenzie, a cop investigating Sugar Maple?s very first murder. Bad news is he?s 100% human, which could spell disaster for a normal future with a paranormal woman like her.
Raised as a pirate's daughter, Amanda Carre has not been tutored in the finer social graces. Alone in the world, she has never depended on anyone, until fate intervenes when Cliff de Warenne rescues her from a mob at her father's hanging. Now she must set sail for England to find the mother she never knew, and her chaperone is an infamous ladies' man…. The greatest gentleman privateer of his era, Cliff knows honor demands that he see this beautiful wild child to London and into her socialite mother's arms. He's aware that Amanda is utterly unprepared for a debut in London's ton, so his only recourse is to become her guardian and champion her transformation into a lady—and find her a suitable match. But with every passing moment it becomes harder to deny his jealousy and ire—until Amanda makes her stunning debut, a lady at last. And when his passion is finally released, their love can no longer be denied.
Passion, danger, and the mysteries of the human heart--Janelle Taylor explores them all in her breathtaking bestsellers. In her latest novel of romantic suspense, a struggling young mother inherits a fortune--and becomes the target of a deadly obsession. . . Someone's Watching. . . Amanda Sedgwick never wanted anything from her rich father except love, but William Sedgwick gave her nothing during his lifetime. Now that he's dead, everything has changed. Overnight, Amanda goes from being a single mom with a dead-end job that barely covers the rent to a fabulously wealthy heiress. Her inheritance comes with several conditions, however, one of which is the man who will be making sure she follows her father's eccentric rules to the letter. . . And It's Not Who She Thinks. Ethan Black isn't happy about what William Sedgwick asked him to do--but he owes the old man his life, literally. Playing babysitter to a young woman who barely knew her father when he was alive is hardly what he had in mind, but Amanda is far from the gold-digging brat Ethan expected. Falling in love definitely wasn't in his job description--nor was putting his life on the line when it becomes terrifyingly clear...
More Than Words: Bestselling authors & Real-life heroines We all have the power to effect change—we just need to find the strength to harness it. With every good deed done, and helping hand offered, we are making the world a better place. The dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have changed many lives for the better, through their compassionate hearts and unshakable commitment. To celebrate their accomplishments, bestselling authors have written stories inspired by these real-life heroines. In this book, Michele Hauf honors the work of the Barta sisters—Berni, Romi, Lexi and Marni Barta—and the not-for-profit organization that they founded, Kid Flicks. We hope More Than Words inspires you look inside your heart and to get in touch with the heroine inside of you.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace—believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy—to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant. The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret—her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide—marry Tory to keep her safe or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
More Than Words Bestselling authors & Real-life heroines Each and every one of us has the ability to effect change—to make our world a better place. The key is to begin in our own backyards, look at needs within our communities and then decide to do something about them. The dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have changed lives, one good deed at a time. To celebrate their accomplishments, bestselling authors have written stories inspired by these real-life heroines. In this book, Pamela Morsi honors the work of Karen Thomson, Founder of Literature for All of Us. We hope More Than Words inspires you to get in touch with the real-life heroine living inside of you.
"Charming and delightful—a must-read!" —Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of A Stranger's Game "Witty dialogue and clever schemes... Grey's vivid characters will charm readers." —Booklist Her name is on everyone's lips... When he left for America six years ago, the handsome Viscount Stonehurst never suspected that he would return home to England to find his lovely fiancée embroiled in the scandal of the decade. The woman he planned on making his wife has been kissing every man in London...except him! But scandal doesn't matter in search of the truth... Engaged and then abandoned, Mirabella Wittingham is determined to find the man who drove her cousin to suicide, even if it means ruining her reputation and disgracing herself in the process...When her plans go awry, Mirabella has no choice but to turn to her long-lost fiancé for help. But can she trust the man who deserted her so many years ago, or is he destined to fail her yet again? "Readers will be quickly drawn in by the lively pace, the appealing protagonists, and the sexual chemistry that almost visibly shimmers between them in this charming, light-hearted, and well-done Regency." —Library Journal "An ...
A year after the death of her husband, Blythe Wyndham moves with her four-year-old daughter, Maddie, back to the small town where she grew up. But soon after they move in to their new home, strange things begin to happen. Maddie has disturbingly intense nightmares—so intense that Blythe fears one night she may not be able to awaken her daughter. A psychologist explains that Maddie's dreams are simply the result of her father's death, but Blythe knows something else is wrong. Because she's also heard the ghostly tapping at her daughter's window…. Convinced the house is haunted, Blythe researches the town's history and discovers that a little girl had been brutally murdered in the area twenty-five years ago. Could there be some connection between this dead child and Maddie? With the help of Sheriff Cade Jackson, Blythe tries to separate past horrors from present dangers and struggles to distinguish the real from the imagined. But someone is clearly determined to keep a secret—and will kill again to do so.
A soap opera actress is in danger—and her handsome ex is hired to protect her—in this tale of romantic suspense from the New York Times–bestselling author. Jane Dunne has a future in Hollywood. After years of striving, she’s finally landed a juicy part on Valentine Valley, the highest-rated soap on daytime TV. Fame will be hers, no matter whom she has to hurt to get it. But fate, it seems, has other plans. As Jane readies for her first close-up, a stage light falls from above, breaking Jane’s neck on her first day of work. The tragedy shocks the set, and terrifies Valentine Valley star Serena McCormack, who fears the deadly blow was meant for her. When death threats flood Serena’s dressing room, the show’s producers hire her former lover, private investigator Liam Murphy, to protect her. He is a handsome, courageous bodyguard, and as they grow closer Serena thinks she might be on the verge of true love—unless death finds her first. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author’s personal collection. Dying to Have Heris the 2nd book in the Valentine Valley series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any...
This elegant and lively guide from "Harper's Bazaar"--filled with dazzling fashion choices and celebrity photography--demonstrates the best looks for women of any age.
The More You Know The envelope delivered to Shelby Cole's Seattle home contains no return address, just a photograph of a little girl. Shelby knows at once that this is the daughter she was told died at birth. And in that moment, Shelby knows something else: she needs to go back to Bad Luck, Texas. The More You Tell She's not the only one coming home. A long-ago killing is in the news again following recanted testimony. A violent nightmare from Shelby's past has been set free. And she can't shake a suspicion that someone is baiting her, luring her back here for their own ends. The More There Is To Fear Shelby's search for answers is met with stonewalling and hostility. Her only ally is a figure from her past--someone she has every reason not to trust. And in the midst of dark family revelations she uncovers a terrifying scheme of revenge. Because some secrets, once spoken, can never be forgotten--or forgiven. . .
A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.
Ally Grayson never wanted to be a heroine—she dreamed of writing great stories, not living in a fairy tale. But when she's abducted by a charming highwayman right out of a novel, Ally finds herself thoroughly enchanted. No matter that she's betrothed to another—or that she has no intention of binding herself in an arranged marriage anyway. But when Mark, her burdensome fiancé, is revealed to be none other than the rogue of her dreams, Ally must make a choice: plunge into a world of murder and deceit without a protector, or place her trust in the man who lies to her but makes her heart sing.
More Than Words: Bestselling authors & Real-life heroines We all have the power to effect change—we just need to find the strength to harness it. With every good deed done, and helping hand offered, we are making the world a better place. The dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have changed many lives for the better, through their compassionate hearts and unshakable commitment. To celebrate their accomplishments, bestselling authors have written stories inspired by these real-life heroines. In this book, Betina Krahn honors the work of Donna Fischer, the Arizona program coordinator for Casting for Recovery, a national non-profit organization that runs fly-fishing retreats for women who have or have had breast cancer. We hope More Than Words inspires you look inside your heart and to get in touch with the heroine inside of you.
Wanting What You Get. Now, meet baby sister Marty, a savvy city girl with a score to settle who's about to get more than she bargained for. . . Fate, You Are On My Bad Side You have got to be kidding me! On a night like this, when most sane people are home to escape a blinding snowstorm, I happen to run into Millbrook's biggest jerk, Nathaniel Peck, the boy who broke my heart at my junior prom. The one who kissed me on a dare and let his buddies laugh at me. Well, eat dirt, Nathaniel Peck, because you might have noticed me on the covers of a few magazines under the heading: Supermodel. I live in New York City now. I will be leaving as soon as the weather clears. And frankly, if it were a choice between kissing you or braving downed electrical wires, I'd have to think about it. It's official: I've regressed. It's just that I can't stand the Cult of Nathaniel Peck that has come over this town. Okay, so he is Chief of Police. So he did make sure I got home safely. So he didn't try anything funny with me. So that old smirk has been replaced by a sexy, sad smile. . . No. People just do not change that much. Somewhere inside Nate is the same leering, conniving womanizer I remember. And...
From the New York Times–bestselling author, an electrifying romantic suspense novel of passion, betrayal—and revenge. Twelve years ago, Alyssa Rossi fled Louisiana under a cloud of scandal and criminal accusations. But her self-imposed exile in Italy comes to an abrupt end when she has to return to New Orleans for the sale of her jewelry company to an international conglomerate. There, she comes face-to-face with Clay Duvall, the duplicitous lover who betrayed her. TriTech CEO Jake Williams has no inkling that the employee behind his company’s acquisition of Rossi Designs is a man obsessed with its owner. Then Jake meets Alyssa. Tall, smart, and gorgeous, she’s a dead ringer for Clay Duvall’s wife, Phoebe, Alyssa’s first cousin and the woman for whom Clay left her. Jake finds himself falling hard for Alyssa—despite her position at the center of a storm of gossip and controversy that has raged for more than a decade. And now a murder shockingly close to home raises the stakes as a fiendishly orchestrated plot could cast suspicion on Alyssa again—or make her a killer’s final victim. Award-winning author Meryl Sawyer’s sexy and thrilling romantic suspense novels...
Pierce Carver was one of Austin's richest, most successful surgeons. And he was going to marry trauma nurse Rose Marie Castle and put her aching feet into glass slippers. Unfortunately, the doctor had a weakness for the allure of youth and feminine perfection. He jilted Rose Marie three years ago, and she's still dreaming of revenge…. And things are looking bad for Rose Marie. The night Pierce died she was inside his magnificent home, half naked and very willing to accept his apologies. Now she's the prime suspect. Worse, her high school sweetheart is the investigating detective. But if Rose Marie didn't kill the not-so-good doctor, who did? Between his ex-wives, his angry stepchildren and the deep, dirty secrets driving their lives, somebody resorted to murder. And it looks as if Dr. Carver kept the biggest, baddest secrets of all….
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