Modern and Contemporary romance
Tor Publishing Group The Friend Zone Experiment
Book SynopsisFrom the renowned, award-winning author Zen Cho comes a delightfully funny romance about family, class, and love in modern London.From the outside, Renee Goh's life looks perfect. She's thirty and beautiful, runs a glamorousand profitablewomen's clothing company in London, and is dating a hot Taiwanese pop star. But Renee is lonely. Estranged from her family in Singapore, she practically lives at the office, and now she's just been dumped by her supposed boyfriend. Who she never saw anyway, so why is she ruining her Instagram-ready makeup by crying?Before she can curl up on the couch with a pint of Ben & Jerry's, Renee's father calls. He's retiring, and, thanks to the screw-ups of her wastrel brothers, he is considering her as the next CEO of the family business: Chahaya Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Southeast Asia. That stamp of her father's approval would mean everything to Renee, but can she cooperate with the brothers wh
£12.15
Tor Publishing Group The Invitation
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£16.99
Tor Publishing Group Toni and Addie Go Viral
£15.99
St. Martin's Publishing Group The Summer Girl
£9.49
St. Martin's Publishing Group The BreakUp Pact
Book SynopsisA Library Reads Pick!Most Anticipated by Goodreads, Cosmo, E! News, and more! Two best friends who haven't spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective exes go viral, in this delightfully fun and deeply emotional novel from New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord.June and Levi were best friends as teenagersuntil the day they weren't. Now June is struggling to make rent on her beachside tea shop, Levi is living a New York cliché as a disillusioned hedge fund manager and failed novelist, and they''ve barely spoken in years. But after they both experience public, humiliating break-ups with their exes that spread like wildfire across TikTok rabbit holes and daytime talk shows alike, they accidentally make some juicy gossip of their owna photo of them together has the internet convinced they''re a couple. With so many people rooting for them, they decide to put aside their rocky past and make a pact to
£14.72
St Martin's Press Alone with You in the Ether
Book SynopsisFrom Olivie Blake, the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, comes a literary, intimate study of time, space, and the nature of love. Alone with You in the Ether explores what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as if you're not broken.CHICAGO, SOMETIME-Two people meet in the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist, undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. By the end of the story, these things will still be true. But this is not a story about endings.For Regan, people are predictable and tedious, including and perhaps especially herself. She copes with the dreariness of existence by living impulsively, imagining a new, alternate timeline being created in the wake of every rash decision.To Aldo, the world feels disturb
£14.24
St. Martin's Publishing Group Give Me a Reason
£19.00
Harlequin The AntiSocial Season
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£13.16
Hodder & Stoughton The Right Move
£14.39
Penguin Books Ltd Grown Ups
Book SynopsisFed up of being a grown up? Get away from it all with the No. 1 bestseller from Marian Keyes ''Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing!'' GRAHAM NORTON ''SUCH a treat. Like reading the cleverest cream cake of words'' CAITLIN MORAN______ MEET JESSIE, CARA AND NELL.Married to brothers Johnny, Ed and Liam Casey.Three very different women tied to three very different men.Every family occasion is a party - until the day the secrets spill out.PLAYTIME IS OVER.BUT WHERE ARE THE GROWN-UPS?This book has been printed with four different colour designs: blue, green, pink and orange. Covers are assigned to orders at random so we are unable to accept specific requests.______ ''Comic, convincing and true. Grown Ups has an almost Austenesque insight into character. Keyes knows how to make serious issues relaTrade ReviewComic, convincing and true. Grown Ups has an almost Austenesque insight into character. Keyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too * Guardian *Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all * Jojo Moyes *Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing! * Graham Norton *I loved every word of Grown Ups. I will be missing those gorgeous vibrant characters for many weeks to come. There should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more * Liane Moriarty *I LOVED Grown Ups so much. It's SUCH a treat. I felt like I was rolling in PURE JOY throughout. The cleverest cream cake of words * Caitlin Moran *You may have written the best book of your career * Chris Evans, Virgin Radio *Funny and moving, with an acute eye for family foibles * Ian Rankin, bestselling author of the John Rebus thrillers *It is charming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking. If you already love Marian, this is her best yet. If you haven't read her, this is the one * Nina Stibbe *Marian Keyes shows superb skill at tackling tough themes in this tale of a clan with secrets. Grown Ups is a warm-hearted, wise and highly entertaining portrayal of how families behave; and of the love and tolerance required to sustain our closest relationships * Hannah Beckerman, Observer *A novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff * Elizabeth Day, Mail on Sunday *Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy. * Stylist *A brilliant bunch of flawed individuals, all battling to understand themselves and those around them. Definitely worth devouring this year! What a treat * Giovanna Fletcher *Marian's chatty style pulls readers in with warmth, wit and high drama * The Sunday Times Online *Grown Ups is big-hearted and entertaining, dark, funny and hugely empathetic * Daily Express *Keyes is so ambitious, funny and compassionate it's no wonder so many adore her writing * i '40 Books for the Summer' *Her most ambitious work. Delightful, bursting with wit and compassion * iNews *Keyes's latest novel might just be her greatest . . . Subtle, sophisticated storytelling * Independent *This beauty of a book just took the crown as my new favourite Marian Keyes novel (and that is a HIGH bar). It's tender, hilarious, important, with characters who feel as real as your own family by the time you're done. I put it down and felt bereft * Beth O'Leary *A book that will make you laugh out loud, get choked up, and be very annoyed when you get to the end and have to say goodbye to all these characters. Marian's storytelling skills make you care deeply about each and every one of them * The Sun Online *Funny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels * Red *THIS BOOK. Reader, I LOVED it. Funny & thoughtful & such brilliantly drawn characters I am genuinely bereft that my time with them is over. And it tackles some REALLY important issues with immense sensitivity & insight * Hannah Beckerman *Rejoice! Marian's back with her best book yet! An absolutely brilliant story with a very powerful emotional punch * Best *At times heart-warming, at other times heartbreaking . . . This highly entertaining book is frustratingly hard to put down and can be easily devoured over a weekend * Daily Express *A new book from the witty Irish novelist. When Cara Casey suffers concussion, she starts spilling the secrets of her glamorous, talented family. All is not as it seems * The Times, Ones to watch in 2020 *Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching * Nigella Lawson *Immersive... I absolutely loved it! * Jill Mansell *Grown Ups is perfection. Smart, dark, layered. Her best yet! * Gillian McAllister *Marian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent. I feel like I've met every single character in this book. I may even be a character in this book. Nobody nails chaotic families like Marian * Liz Nugent *She's only gone and done it again! I love Marian Keyes' books with a passion and now she's got a fabulous new one on the way! Brilliant as ever * Jane Fallon *It's a page-turner you won't be able to put down * The Sunday Post *Marian Keyes manages to wrap family dynamics, female angst, good jokes and serious stuff into a really appealing form * Woman's Own Magazine *Marian Keyes is back with a witty and dramatic story about the Caseys, a family who seem perfect on the surface but hold some big secrets between them. When one of them starts to spill the truth after suffering concussion, things start to unravel in hilarious ways * Good Housekeeping *Happy making with glorious wit * Helen Lederer *This has the ingredients of the best of Keyes: great characters, laughs and poignancy. Keyes brilliantly captures that feeling of never quite being a grown-up, no matter your age * Good Housekeeping *We've heard whispers that this could be the much-loved author's best novel yet * Cosmopolitan, 2020s Biggest Books *The irresistible tale of an enviably glamorous family forced to confront itself * Daily Mail, Top Picks of 2020 *Tackling the realities of modern-day consumerism, Keyes' new book Grown Ups is the story of three brothers and their families written with her usual deft mix of witty storytelling and delicate touchpoint topics. It's brilliant so read it * Stylist *The queen of the classy comfort read returns with this warm, wise and witty family saga which asks what really lies behind the happiest of facades * i Paper, Books of 2020 *A family drama, where a concussion causes a spilling of secrets with amusing results * Irish Tatler, Top Picks of 2020 *A new Keyes is always cause for celebration. The wit and warmth of her words in her 14th novel tell the story of the Caseys, a supposedly perfect family, torn apart by a careless remark at a birthday party * Grazia, Ones to watch in 2020 *Marian Keyes is back and all is right with the world. No one mixes humour and heartbreak quite like Marian * Red *The latest novel from the beloved Irish author, Grown Ups delves into the Casey family whose secrets start to spill after one member gets concussed * Evening Standard, Books to look forward to in 2020 *This is vintage Keyes * The Times *Grown Ups is big-hearted and entertaining, a dark, funny and empathetic exploration of a dysfunctional family and the loving ties that bind them together * Sunday Express *A new novel by Marian Keyes is always cause for celebration, and this latest is a corker. By the end you'll definitely feel part of the family * Mail Online *No one knows better than Marian Keyes what it's like trying to be a grown up in modern Ireland. Keyes is on top form as ever, and this delightful book will warm those cold winter bones * Image *A heartening, pacey read * SheerLuxe *Smart, savvy and very funny, Keyes takes the pulse of the nation while simultaneously tickling its funny bone * RTE Guide *Promises themes of love and family, all bound together with Keyes' trademark humour * Harrow Times *A hilarious read * Bella *Bursting with wit and compassion. Grown ups is as alive, complicated and chaotic as any real-life family, evoking extraordinary tenderness, pain and humour. -- Francesca Steele * inews *The queen of fiction has launched another blockbuster. I couldn't put this book down * The Echo (Cork) *Chuck envy, illicit passion and financial pressures into the pot and soon this carefully constructed broth is simmering to the boil * Cornish Times *Funny, clever and hilarious and the rest, an epic tale of an epic family, the Caseys * RTE Guide *A wonderful story, filled with heartbreak, empathy and Keyes's trademark humour . . . You'll laugh, cry, and might even have your heart broken, but it's definitely worth it * Independent *A funny and thoughtful read * Prima *Up there with her best * Sunday Express *A fabulous account of family and secrets, calling into question how civilised and "grown up" any of us actually are * Glamour UK *A fabulous account of family and secrets * Glamour UK *Marian Keyes nails the zeitgeist while handling a huge cast of characters with aplomb * Express and Star *The absolute queen of astute, moving and cracking-good-fun contemporary fiction returns * The Sun *Dazzlingly brilliant * Dereham Times *Brilliant as ever * Stellar *It's everything you could want in a Keyes book - funny, warm, tender and a complete page turner * The Handbook *A fabulous account of family and secrets, calling into question how civilised and "grown up" any of us actually are * Glamour UK *A witty and compassionate story of modern life and relationships * Candis *An entertaining, sharp read that peels back the layers and nuances which shape the realities of family life and being an adult. Humorous, heart-warming and relatable * Stylist *Packed with emotional turmoil, but is light on her trademark wry wit and acerbic humour * Luxe *Keyes touches on the difficulties of broken relationships; eating disorders; emotional insecurity and other weighty subjects with her trademark humour and lightness of touch * Connaught Telegraph *Our Marian is back! And Grown Ups is one of her best yet, creating another memorable family saga * Stellar *Brilliantly plotted family saga * Tracy Thorn, New Statesman *A warm-hearted and wise tale of a family in trouble. Packed full of sharp observations and laugh-out-loud lines * i *Her writing just gets better and better . . . Grown Ups is funny and clever in the way it tackles addiction and eating disorders and the hurly burly of family life * Waitrose Weekend *A sharp satire of family dynamics and the trappings of wealth. It is a delicious thing - light and dark at once, full of acid observations and warmth, and fully attuned to the absurdities of familial life * The Gentleman's Journal *An entertaining story of family dynamics packed with vibrant characters, humour and empathy * The Sunday Times *A sharp, wry tale about a seemingly happy family with contemporary problems . . . despite the traumas, you'll whizz through it with a smile on your face * Oxfordshire Limited Edition *Keyes's captivating 14th novel tackles difficult issues with a sparkling style that makes it impossible to put down * Daily Mail *Marian Keyes is the most wonderful writer. She just gets better and better. She is a writer who believes in the best of us. She shows people's foibles but she also shows the love that binds us together in a very real way -- Richard OsmanHer novels tackle hard subjects with such humour and warmth its impossible not to be drawn in -- Jane Harper * Daily Mail *Another high-definition family comedy. An intoxicating, effervescent and warm look at modern life * Metro *A delightful and insightful examination of the modern family -- Holly Bourne * Beastmag *Laughter and tears intertwine, as ever, in the latest from our leading chronicler of the emotional messiness of contemporary life * Guardian *The strength of this book lies in its relatability factor - I laughed, cried, nodded in recognition and laughed again * Irish News *Shines a light on the frustrations and gripes of family life, while inviting us to laugh at the petty reality of it all * London Living *A book to fall into and while away hours with * Writers Online *Funny, thought-provoking and hitting you right in the feels, Marian Keyes does it again * Red Online *I loved this complex family drama . . . Keyes nails every character she touches while keeping it all so relevant -- Jamie Klingler * iNews *Praise for Marian Keyes * - *Mercilessly funny * The Times *Everything this woman touches turns to comic gold * Cosmopolitan *Comic, convincing and true. The warmth and empathy of Keyes's writing shine through this tale of family secrets revealed. -- Katy Guest * Guardian *Clever, hilarious, poignant . . . Gloriously funny * Sunday Times *Wildly funny, romantic and nearly impossible to put down * Daily Mail *Her writing is a lovely mixture of funny and perceptive and bittersweet * Cressida Cowell *Full of brilliantly funny characters, genuine emotion and heaps of charm * Heat *Her books are humorous and have the quality of a warm bath * The Times *Classic Marian Keyes: a blizzard of wit and wisecracks * The Times *Keyes is an international treasure. The ultimate choice for a binge read * Stylist *When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own * Daily Express *Fabulously entertaining. The queen of intelligent women's fiction * Sunday Mirror *Full of darkness and light, this is Keyes at her classic and most brilliant best * Red *Keyes writes about women who are absolutely themselves, even when society tries to insist they are something else * Irish Times *Glorious, life-affirming * Woman & Home *Marian's glorious, warm-hearted wit is always guaranteed to make me laugh on the very first pageThere is no finer writer than Marian KeyesShe really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches * The Pool *Hilariously wise * Prima *Brutal yet endearing honesty, wonderful humour and astonishing acumenKeyes writes extremely well about modern women. Candid and deeply felt * Metro *Marian Keyes has an unparalleled talent for making you howl with laughter, nod in recognition and think at the same time * Good Housekeeping *Always brilliant - and brilliantly funny * Best *A publishing sensation * Daily Express *There are few fiction writers today with as much verve and sense of independence as Marian Keyes * Daily Telegraph *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Brightest Star in the Sky
Book SynopsisMarian Keyes'' The Brightest Star in the Sky will draw you deep into the lives, loves and hopes of the residents of Star Street . . . And who or what exactly is the mysterious visitor waiting to emerge from the shadows?''June the first, a bright summer''s evening, a Monday . . .''And into the busy, bustling homes at 66 Star Street slips, unseen, a mysterious visitor. As the couples, flatmates and repentant singletons of No. 66 fall in and out of love, clutch at and drop secrets, laugh, cry and simply try to live, no one suspects the visitor patiently waiting in the wings. For soon, as the light slowly fades to dark, everything is going to change . . . ''An expert storyteller who can make you roar with laughter one minute then sob into your pillow the next'' Lorraine Kelly''Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius'' Daily Mail''A Trade ReviewGripping from the start . . . the master at her best * Daily Telegraph *Our very favourite Keyes novel yet * Heat *
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Little, Brown Book Group Must Love Flowers
Book SynopsisThe joyful and uplifting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Love blossoms in the most unexpected places... Joan Sample has been content being something of a recluse. But after another birthday spent alone, she decides it''s time to get back out into the world. With her sister''s encouragement, Joan starts taking care of her overgrown lawn, adopts an energetic puppy, and even rents out her spare room. Maggie Herbert is overwhelmed, working mornings as a barista, studying to become a nurse in the afternoons, and avoiding her alcoholic father''s temper at home. When she finds Joan''s room to rent, she believes her luck has turned. Only after she moves in does she realise that her least favourite customer happens to be Joan''s son - and she''s just taken his childhood room. Despite a rocky start, a friendship blooms between the two women and they wonder if they''ve found the home they''ve been
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Orion Publishing Co Eighty Days Red
Book SynopsisWorld-renowned violinist Summer Zahova returns to London - the city where, for her, it all began. Free and single in the hedonistic capital, Summer embarks on a series of steamy affairs, embracing exciting new opportunities and travelling to Europe to fulfil her dreams.When Summer''s priceless violin is stolen, fate brings wealthy and charismatic Dominik back into her life. Neither Summer nor Dominik can deny the obsession that still exists between them, but history has left its scars, and both realise that love and passion can''t always go hand in hand. Summer knows that if she plays with fire, she''ll end up getting burned, but then there are some pleasures that are just too hard to deny...Can Summer and Dominik finally overcome the obstacles that stand between them, and will Summer choose to follow her head or her heart?The unmissable third book in Vina Jackson''s red-hot romantic trilogy.
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Orion Publishing Co The Moments
Book SynopsisWhat if true love takes a lifetime to appear?-------------------''A joyful read for anyone who''s happily in love, has loved, or is yet to find love'' Heat''Do not miss this book especially if you love books by David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes'' The Book Magnet''A powerful story of missed chances'' Bella-------------------Matthew and Myrtle are made for each other. The only problem is, they haven''t met yet . . .Their paths keep crossing, but what happens if they miss their moment? What if Myrtle gets on the wrong bus, or Matthew doesn''t speak to the right person at a party, or both of them stay in a job that isn''t for them? Will they miss their one chance at happiness? Or will happiness find them eventually, when the moment is right?A heartbreaking page-turner about love, loss and the wonderful, messy reality of life, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Kate Eberlen and Rebecca Serle.<Trade ReviewAstutely observed and so very tenderly told, The Moments is pure pleasure from beginning to end * The Express *'A joyful read for anyone who's happily in love, has loved, or is yet to find love. It will make you laugh -although keep the tissues nearby * Heat *The poignant power of "what if" draws you into this heartfelt story...a clever hook, skilfully delivered * Sunday Mirror *A mesmerising read * Woman's Weekly *A powerful story of missed chances * Bella *Tender and poetic * Woman *So very highly recommended, do not miss this book especially if you love books by David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes. The Moments actually affected me more than One Day and Me Before You and I really can't praise Natalie Winter highly enough -- The Book MagnetReading The Moments made me glad to be me, to be alive, and to have led the life I have - good and bad bits included. In The Moments Natalie Winter shows us fundamental truths about humanity and life so that I feel my life has been enhanced by her words. It's just too difficult to express how much I enjoyed reading The Moments because it's such an uplifting, heart-warming story -- Linda's Book BagA stunning and powerful debut about love, near misses and the moments that really make us, The Moments is a tender and emotional story that really pulls the reader in and appreciate the small things in life -- Handwritten GirlThe Moments blew me away and even made the deepest part of my soul emotional! Such an incredibly beautiful, raw, insightful, and highly emotive read which will stay with me for a very long time. Please, please do put this on your wishlist as you will not regret it -- The Writing Garnet
£8.99
Orion Publishing Co Sorry I Missed You
Book Synopsis''Fresh, modern, and totally charming, this is a romance-lover''s dream!'' LAURA JANE WILLIAMSRebecca isn''t looking for love. She''s perfectly happy with her high-flying city job, gorgeous flat overlooking Hampstead Heath and fortnightly fling with the hot CEO. She''s certainly not interested in the hot actor neighbour who''s just moved in opposite...Jack is still looking for his big break. It turns out being the star talent at drama school doesn''t give you a golden ticket to Hollywood, after all. The last thing he needs is any distractions right now - especially not the uptight, power-suit wearing girl next door.They might live only a few metres away from each other but their worlds couldn''t be further apart, plus opposites don''t really attract... do they?Praise for Sorry I Missed You:''A gorgeous will-they won''t-they love story, beautifully written and with characters so perfectl
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Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd A Little Light
Book SynopsisThe Discovery of Love, Nthikeng Mohlele's debut short fiction collection, set the scene for a treatment of a multiplicity of themes while maintaining the stylistic registers of his novels.
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Hodder & Stoughton Two for Joy
Book Synopsis''I am a big fan of this writer'' Katie Fforde After years of being unlucky in love, Julia has found the one - or in her case, the one that was there all along, her best friend Toby. Except that after a perfect weekend making plans for the future, Toby''s ex-girlfriend Ruby gets in touch, telling him she''s pregnant. Although he feels torn, Toby decides to give their relationship another chance, for the baby''s sake.Julia is determined to pick herself up and move on from Toby. But life is about to get much more complicated for the three of them. . . ''Keeps you gripped until the end'' Daily Mail''An enjoyable romantic comedy with some entertaining twists'' Sunday MirrorReaders love Two For Joy: ''LOVED this one'' Sharon''Very well written, lovely characters and a beautiful story line. Thumbs up Helen Chandler!!!!'' Ebunolu''Couldn''t puTrade ReviewThis is a pure delight . . . beautifully handled with some unexpected, humorous and emotional moments, all thrown into a fast-moving plot. I loved it. * Lovereading.co.uk *A page-turner that keeps you gripped until the end. * Daily Mail *An enjoyable romantic comedy with some entertaining twists. * Sunday Mirror *Charming . . . warm, confidently written, very addictive . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it * Bookseller *A really impressive debut. The writing keeps you on edge and has you wanting to read more and more and more! Helen is definitely an author to watch out for. * chicklitclub.com *[Julia is] a fantastic character whose flaws make her all the more loveable . . . The novel explores the vulnerability and strength that accompany pregnancy and motherhood in a distinctive way. * Novelicious.com *This was brilliant, and I really did enjoy every page, I didn't want to put it down! Chandler is an exciting new voice in women's fiction, and this debut makes me very excited for what else she has to come. I hope you enjoy TWO FOR JOY as much as I did, it was fantastic! * chicklitchloe.blogspot.co.uk *A quick and entertaining read with a number of twists and turns to the story that I couldn't have predicted and a wonderfully satisfying ending . . . Funny, insightful and romantic - an absolute joy to read! * onemorepage.co.uk *A wonderfully written debut . . . Written in a lovely laid back style that quickly absorbs the reader's attention and provides witty, warm-hearted reading, with regular giggles and loads of fun, the story explores the complexity of relationships, misunderstandings and drama of first babies and second chances. * handwrittengirl.com *I was drawn into these characters' lives instantly and I fell in love with Julia . . . The writing was funny and sharp and I found myself storming through this book as each chapter made me want to keep reading . . . it was really impressive and I cannot wait to see what is next from Helen! * lauralovelockbookreviews.wordpress.com *A touching, romantic read . . . What a fantastic debut, I'm looking forward to her next release. * reabookreview.blogspot.co.uk *A light-hearted . . . satisfying read. * The Lady magazine *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Waiting Game
Book Synopsis''The moon was speckled like a bird''s egg. It hung reliably in the blackness above Will Turnbull and Nessa Grier who sat side by side on a bench as the leaves fell around them, landing softly on the thick, wet grass. Their knees were just touching, hearts pounding hard.''Nessa Bruce waits for her husband to come through the double doors. She''d waited for him to return home from Afghanistan for what felt like forever, and now the moment was finally here. But Jake isn''t... Jake Bruce hasn''t come home, and it looks like he never will. Nessa''s life - and that of her daughter Poppy - is turned upside down in an instant. What has happened to the elusive man at the centre of their world? They hold onto the hope that he is still out there somewhere, alive... but as time passes by, Nessa is forced to look at her life, at the decisions she has made and the secrets she has kept. For maybe somewhere within it all lies the answer to the question she''s desperate to aTrade ReviewPraise for Jessica Thompson * : *A very modern romance, this is a sweet, witty and likeable love story. * Sunday Mirror *You'll want to take notes so you can tame your own commitment-phobe next time. * Now *A triumph. * Daily Mail *
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Hachette Children's Group Colour Me In
Book SynopsisFIX ME. DRAW ME WHOLE. COLOUR ME IN. A dream of a novelBuzz feedDark, vivid and totally original. I loved it. Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being NormalRemember the name Lydia Ruffles StylistThe Catcher in the Rye meets Turtles All the Way DownNineteen-year-old actor Arlo likes nothing more than howling across the skyline with best friend Luke.But when something irreparable happens and familiar black weeds start to crawl inside him, Arlo flees to the other side of the world, taking only a sketchbook full of maps.There, he meets fellow traveller Mizuki and they decide to get lost together. But how far can you run before you lose yourself completely?Trade ReviewYou do not want to miss this novel about growing up, losing yourself, and trying to find your way back again * heat *A dream of a novel * Buzzfeed *This is a sophisticated read and particularly impressive in its portrayal of the inner lives of young, hurting men * The Irish Times *A new offering from the bright young author of The Taste of Blue Light...this brave and pertinent book takes readers to the most unexpected places...this is artful, itinerant teen angst rooted in travel * National Geographic Traveller *With shades of Catcher In The Rye and the otherworldly feel of the film Lost In Translation, there is plenty to keep you enthralled * DARE magazine *A startling portrayal of what it means to be young and lost...you will love this * Book Bag *It's such a wonderful story, so beautifully written, and so hard-hitting. Lydia Ruffles is now right up there with my favourite authors, and one whose novels I will now auto-buy * Once Upon A Bookcase blog *
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Pan Macmillan The Girl from Lace Island
Book SynopsisFrom the author of A Twist of Fate and The Key to it All comes this glamorous, epic saga.Trade ReviewThis is a big hearted book that leaves you walking on sunshine * Brighton & Hove Independent *
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Pan Macmillan A New Map of Love
Book SynopsisAntiques shop owner George is about to discover A New Map of Love - will the antiques that pass through his shop show him the way?Trade ReviewBoth funny and poignant * Reader's Digest *George Baxter is one of those rare characters in a novel that you feel you’ve known all your life. Full of hilarious set pieces and moments of tender reflection, A New Map of Love sneaks up on you, the last page is as lovely as the first. I loved it. -- Kit de Waal, author of Costa-shortlisted My Name is LeonA New Map of Love is an acute and beguiling study of life, love and the endless flat footed dance of men and women. -- Sarah DunantPoignant, funny and ultimately uplifting * Lancashire Post *Think Midsomer without the murders and you'll come close to this charming, old-fashioned story * S Magazine *
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Pan Macmillan A New Map of Love
Book SynopsisAntiques shop owner George is about to discover A New Map of Love - will the antiques that pass through his shop show him the way?Trade ReviewThink Midsomer without the murders and you'll come close to this charming, old-fashioned story * S Magazine *Both funny and poignant * Reader's Digest *George Baxter is one of those rare characters in a novel that you feel you’ve known all your life. Full of hilarious set pieces and moments of tender reflection, A New Map of Love sneaks up on you, the last page is as lovely as the first. I loved it. -- Kit de Waal, author of Costa-shortlisted My Name is LeonA New Map of Love is an acute and beguiling study of life, love and the endless flat footed dance of men and women. -- Sarah DunantPoignant, funny and ultimately uplifting * Lancashire Post *
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Little, Brown & Company Barefoot in the Sun
Book SynopsisA Barefoot Bay Novel When running is all you''ve ever known . . . Caught between fight and flight, Zoe Tamarin has always picked flight. Since she was rescued from a nightmare childhood by her great-aunt Pasha, they''ve been on the move, never staying in one place long enough to risk exposing their precarious past. But now that they''ve reached the sun-baked shores of Barefoot Bay, Zoe may have to stay and fight-for her aunt''s life . . . and for a love she ran from years before. Sometimes the bravest act of all is to stand still. Oliver Bradbury came to Florida to start over, as both a doctor and a father to his eight-year-old son. He never expected life to hand him a second chance with the woman he lost years ago-but one look at Zoe Tamarin and he knows he''ll do whatever it takes to prove that this time, he can be the man she needs. But when demands of family and friendship threaten to shatter their rekindled passion, Oliver must
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Little, Brown & Company Twice In A Lifetime
Book SynopsisSundown, Missouri 1954. Clara Sinclair''s hands are full. Her husband died years ago while courageously fighting in World War II, leaving her to raise their son, Tommy, alone. Tommy was always precocious, but now that he''s a teenager he''s become wild and unruly. Clara needs help keeping him in line...she just never expected that help would come from a handsome stranger.Racecar driver Drake McCoy isn''t one to be tied down. So when Drake and his mechanic friend make a pit stop in Sundown, he expects it''s just for a night. But when he meets Clara, her sadness draws him to her and soon he''s thinking about putting down roots and becoming a family man. But when Drake''s past gets in the way of his future with Clara and Tommy, how far will he go to protect his love of a lifetime?
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Little, Brown & Company The Blind
Book SynopsisWhat we can''t see can kill...He is an artist. His canvas: beautiful women staged in public places. His tools: ticking bombs. His art lives and breathes...and with the flip of a switch...dies. Yes, he is a master artist. But the FBI calls him a murderer. Evie Jimenez --the needs-to-prove-herself bombs and weapons specialist for Parker Lord''s elite FBI team, the Apostles--is on the hunt for the twisted mind behind the First Friday Bombings, a series of explosions that killed seven people in downtown Los Angeles. With the next first Friday just days away, Evie rushes to L.A. and discovers the bombings are based on a pricy art collection owned by business mogul and art philanthropist Jack Elliot. When Jack discovers his collection has been used for so much death and destruction, he vows to stop the serial bomber. Using his powerful connections and considerable wealth, Jack forces himself into Evie''s investigation, which infuriates
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Little, Brown & Company Sugars Twice as Sweet
Book SynopsisHe''s trouble she doesn''t need . . .Thanks to a cheating fiancé, Josephina Harrington''s perfect life just crashed and burned. Moving in with her overbearing parents is definitely not an option. No, she needs to prove she can make it on her own. And she will - by turning her great-aunt''s old plantation house into a destinaiton getaway. She''s just not expecting her contractor to be so hands-on - and so totally irresistible.. . . but everything she wantsBad-boy golf champion Brett McGraw figured his hometown of Sugar, Georgia was the perfect place to lay low and get his life back up to par. The leggy blonde with the pint-sized pup is the kind of sweet''n''sassy trouble he never saw coming. She doesn''t know a nut from a bolt and before long, he''s renovating her house . . . as she steals his heart. Can he convince Josephina that his womanising ways are in the past and he''s ready for forever?
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Little, Brown & Company A Taste of Sugar
Book SynopsisA blast from the past leads to tantalizing trouble for one woman in this dazzling second chance romance set in the small town of Sugar, Georgia. Charlotte Holden, Sugar's favorite pediatrician, knows better than anyone that love only leads to heartbreak. Instead, she's focused on creating an outpatient center for children. All she has to do now is win over a big-city donor–easy as peach pie. Then sexy Jace McGraw blows back into town and utters those three words every woman dreads: we're still married. Jace McGraw was making an offer on his dream business in Atlanta when he was told that his wife had some credit issues. The annulment went through years ago—or so he thought. He'd walked away only to keep his troublemaker reputation from ruining her dreams. Now that they have a second chance, Jace offers Charlotte a deal: he'll grant a discreet divorce–in exchange for 30 days and nights of
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Little, Brown & Company Merry Cowboy Christmas
Book SynopsisThis Christmas, Santa''s wearing a Stetson in this sweet and funny USA Today bestselling romance filled with holiday cheer and a captivating cast of characters (Publishers Weekly). Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house is the presence of one wickedly hot cowboy who''s come to stay for the holiday. Fiona Logan is downright shocked to return to her childhood home and find that the tall blond stranger who came to her rescue on an icy road will be sleeping just across the hall from her bedroom. Talk about temptation . . . Jud Dawson never believed the Lucky Penny Ranch would live up to its name until now. Fiona is gorgeous, smart, funny, and everything he thought he''d never find. Now all he has to do is convince her to stick around town instead of hightailing it back to Houston. But with wild weather, nosy neighbors, and a new baby in the family, getting her to admit that she''s falling in love might just take a Christmas miracle.
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Little, Brown & Company Back in the Game
Book SynopsisBrandon West runs a successful business building custom homes, while raising a teenage son. But he and his son Matt don''t always see eye to eye, like where Matt should go to college. But the college debate may be off the table if Matt can''t snag the eye of a big time college recruiter, especially if the Blanco Valley Bobcats don''t make the state championships. In order to help his son get in top shape, Brandon goes out on a limb and enlists the help of former professional ballet dancer Stella Davenport. Ballet training is unconventional and becomes downright inconvenient when the instructor gets in Brandon''s head with her clear blue eyes and secrets that lurk just beneath the surface.
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Little, Brown & Company Ultimate Courage
Book SynopsisElisa Yates is good at starting from scratch. Leaving an abusive relationship in her rearview, she packs everything she owns into the trunk of her car and heads for refuge with her friend in Hope''s Crossing, North Carolina. Alex Delgado returned from his second deployment as a Navy SEAL to find his condo empty and divorce papers on the breakfast table. Now he''s building a life for himself and his daughter at Hope''s Crossing kennels training younger dogs and handlers to search and rescue, struggling to adjust to life back in the States and as a single father.When Elisa shows up at the kennels, it''s obvious she''s running from something. Luckily, the dogs and trainers at Hope''s Crossing are more than capable of warding off trouble. And with every minute he spends with Elisa, Alex becomes even more and more determined to protect the woman he''s certain he won''t be able to live without...
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Little, Brown & Company Totally His
Book SynopsisSophia Birch loves nothing more than the spotlight--as long as she''s playing a part. A theater geek from an early age, Sophia now runs a little hole in the wall theater that feeds her love... even if it sometimes makes it hard to feed herself! And then one night it all nearly goes up in smoke. Desperate to save her dream, Sophia won''t leave the building until hot firefighter Finn Marshall carries her out over his shoulder...
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Little, Brown & Company Always You
Book Synopsis From the New York Times bestselling author of the Wedding Pact, Rose Gardner, and Maddie Baker series comes an irresistible romantic comedy where two single parents get a second chance at happy-ever-after. First love is better the second time around. Matt Osborn had no idea coaching his five-year-old nephew's soccer team would get him so much attention from the mothers-attention he doesn't want now that he's given up on love and having a family of his own. Yep, Matt's the last of his bachelor buddies, and plans on staying that way. That is, until he finds himself face-to-face with the woman who broke his heart. Single mom Anna paused her life in England to help her father recover from an illness. She can't afford complications, and too-hot-for-his-own-good Matt Osborn-her almost former fiance is definitely a complication. He's a reminder of what might have been-or should have been.
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Little, Brown & Company The Way You Love Me
Book Synopsis Sparks fly between a grumpy single father and a compassionate lawyer in a sweet, homespun romance that tugs at the heartstrings in all the right ways (Entertainment Weekly) -- perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling authors Jill Shalvis and Lori Foster and USA Today bestselling author Jamie Beck. Gabby Langdon has always tried to make people happy. She even went to law school to please her father, and now she''s a highly successful-albeit bored-attorney. But Gabby secretly dreams of being a writer, so for once she does something for herself-she signs up for a writing class taught by best-selling novelist Caden Marshall. There''s only one problem: her brooding, sexy professor is a distraction she can''t afford if she''s finally going to get the life she truly wants. Recently divorced and suffering from the world''s worst case of writer''s block, Caden is in Angel Falls to get his life
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Little, Brown & Company The Bachelor Contract
Book SynopsisBrant Wellington has spent the past four years living in a hell of his own making, but now he''s willing to do anything to get away from the anger and pain of his past. So when his grandfather offers him a job as the new VP of hotel acquisitions for Titus Enterprises he accepts. Not because he needs money. Or even a job. But because the job offers him the one thing he can''t say no to: a challenge. Nikki knows that people are worse off than her. Sure, she''s blind and lost her one and only child as well as the love of her life, but she chooses to focus on the fact that at least she has a job at one of the hottest boutique hotels in the state. Everything is perfect, until the new VP of hotel acquisitions blows into the hotel like a hurricane. When he books a massage with her she can''t help the way her hands move across his body. She wants him, he wants her, but it''s wrong, not to mention she could get fired. But it''s clear the new VP wants her as much as she wants
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Little, Brown & Company It Takes Two
Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday''s fun and flirty Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series continues!Wendy Liu would be delighted to be the maid of honor in her best friend''s wedding...if only it didn''t mean spending a week with Jane''s brother, the boy who once broke her heart.Noah Denning is determined to make his little sister''s wedding festivities memorable. The only problem? It seems her maid of honor is trying to outdo him at every turn.When passions-and pranks-collide during joint bachelor and bachelorette parties in Sin City, Wendy and Noah quickly find that not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...
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Little, Brown & Company Meet Me At The Beach
Book SynopsisYOU CAN''T STOP A RISING TIDEWhen Lily Doyle spots her high school crush Aiden Flynn on the inbound ferry, she knows trouble is about to dock in Seashell Bay. And not just because he''s more handsome than ever. If Aiden''s in town, the rumors must be true about his family''s plan to sell their coastal land to the highest bidder. But Lily will do whatever it takes to convince the hottest guy on the beach to protect their idyllic island home.Gorgeous Lily Doyle was the only thing Aiden missed after he escaped from his hometown to play pro baseball. Now all Aiden wants is to wrap up the business deal and get back to his life, not relive a past that still haunts him. But as memories rush in about the night of passion he and Lily shared long ago, everything else washes right out to sea-everything except the desire that still burns between them
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Little, Brown & Company Its Always Been You Coming Home
Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Jessica Scott continues her military contemporary romance Coming Home series with IT'S ALWAYS BEEN YOU, available now for the first time in print.Trade ReviewJessica Scott's novels are beautifully written, honestly authentic, and richly emotional -- JoAnn Ross * New York Times Bestselling Author *
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Little, Brown & Company A Match Made On Main Street
Book SynopsisAnna Madison has faithfully avoided her old flame for six years, even though their Main Street restaurants are only a few blocks apart. The sting of his rejection was enough to make her swear off dating for good, but when her successful restaurant is damaged in a fire, she''s left to the mercy of the one man she''s spent years proving she doesn''t need...and convincing herself she doesn''t want. Mark Hastings can''t say he''s happy being alone, but at least his heart is safe. Burnt out from running the Briar Creek diner, he''s ready for a change. He tells himself he''s just being neighborly by letting Anna use his kitchen, but being by her side again stirs up temptations he might not be able to resist a second time around.
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Little, Brown & Company Hope Springs on Main Street
Book SynopsisSometimes love is where you least expect it . . . What do you do when your cheating husband proposes to the other woman? For Jane Madison, it means you keep calm, carry on, and sneak candy bars and wine for dinner. Jane''s grateful for her adorable little girl, yet she yearns for the love that was missing from her marriage. Only one man ever really got Jane-and she''s stunned when he returns to Briar Creek. But a single mom can''t date her ex''s best friend . . . can she?Jane''s still kind, beautiful-and far too good for the buddy Henry Birch tried to stop her from marrying years ago. Laying eyes on her now is like a much-needed ray of sunshine. Back in town to sell his family''s old house, Henry wants to close a bad chapter in his life and move on. But time with Jane and her sweet daughter has him flirting with the idea of happily ever after-if he can convince her to take a second chance on love . . .
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Little, Brown & Company A Kiss To Build A Dream On White Pine
Book SynopsisIn the New York Times bestselling tradition of Kristan Higgins, Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, and Lori Wilde, Kim Amos makes her Forever debut with a brand new trilogy set in the charming small town of White Pine, Minnesota.
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Little, Brown & Company Rescuing The Bad Boy
Book SynopsisThe man who stole Sofie Martin''s heart is back in town. And demanding she find a venue for her client''s wedding other than his newly inherited mansion. But Sofie isn''t about to give in to the man who''s taken too much from her already.Donovan Pate left the wealthy lakeside Ohio town seven years ago, never to return. But he finds himself working alongside Sofie, the only girl who ever saw through his bad-boy façade. When a blizzard traps them in the mansion, and in each other''s arms, Donovan and Sofie begin to wonder if Evergreen Cove has more than something temporary in mind. Something...like forever.
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Little, Brown & Company His All Night
Book SynopsisIn relationships, Calisa Harper has clear rules: no expectations, no commitments, no one gets hurt. She doesn''t need a diamond ring to bring her happiness. She just needs Jared. Fine, fit, and ferocious in bed, Jared is Calisa''s ideal combination of friend and lover. But the no-strings status they''ve shared for years is about to get very tangled. Jared Williams is the kind of man most women long for: sexy, successful, and ready to settle down. He knows convincing the commitment-phobic Calisa that forever is nothing to fear won''t be easy-especially when his ex turns up with a daughter she never told him about. In a heartbeat, Jared and Calisa''s passion goes from fiery to fragile. He wants to hold on to the love they share but is terrified that their next night together could be their last . . .
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Little, Brown & Company A SmallTown Bride
Book SynopsisAmy Lyndon is tired of being the Poor Little Rich Girl of Shenandoah Falls. In her prominent family, she''s the ordinary one - no Ivy League education and no powerful career. But when her father tries to marry her off, she knows it''s finally time to stand up for herself, despite the consequences. Now that she''s cut off from the family fortune, her first challenge is to fight her attraction to her handsome new boss. When Amy shows up looking for work with his landscaping crew, Dusty McNeil thinks there''s no way such a pampered princess will ever get her hands dirty. But as Amy proves him wrong and gets down to the nitty gritty, Dusty''s admiration turns to like, then lust - and then love. But can a high-society woman like Amy ever fall for a man like him?
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Little, Brown & Company Love Blooms On Main Street
Book Synopsis Fans of Jill Shalvis, Susan Mallery, and RaeAnne Thayne will love the fourth book in Olivia Miles''s Briar Creek series. Love is always in season . . . Florist Ivy Birch fantasizes about the day a man will surprise her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Especially if that man happens to be Brett Hastings. One stolen kiss at her best friend''s wedding and Ivy can''t get the sexy ER doctor out of her head. In the small town of Briar Creek, you can''t avoid anyone for very long. Not that Brett has been trying to avoid Ivy. He just can''t afford to let anything distract him from his work-not again. So when a hospital fundraiser throws them together, love is the last thing on his mind. But with her quick wit and sweet laugh, soon the one woman he''s tried to keep at arm''s length is capturing his heart..
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Little, Brown & Company More to Love
Book SynopsisMax Hager has been eating lunch at the same Granite, Texas, diner for the past ten years. Not only is he a loyal customer, but he''s also good friends with the owner, Pops. For years, Pops has gone out of his way to make Max any special lunch he wants. So when Pops confides that the diner is in danger of closing because of the new food truck across the street, Max concocts the perfect plan. He''ll pretend to be the town''s new health inspector and get the food truck shut down.Jessa Gibson may be new in town, but her gourmet food truck business is booming and it''s only a matter of time before she has enough money saved to open the restaurant of her dreams. So when the health inspector appears, Jessa is more than ready to correct the violations he''s insisting she''s breached...if only they made any sense. Smiling her best fake smile at the cocky--and annoyingly handsome-- inspector, Jessa gets to work. When Max appears the next day he''s shocked to see sweet, gullibl
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Little, Brown & Company Somebody Like You
Book SynopsisWhen a cowboy meets an heiress...Cowboy Cash Hardeman thought he''d have all the time in the world to find the right woman...until he discovered that his gold digging step-grandmother will inherit the family ranch if he''s not married by his 30th birthday. With the deadline just around the corner and no prospects in sight, Cash knows it''s only a matter of time before he loses everything. But when Boston beauty Annelise blows into his life, Cash can''t help but wonder if she''s what he''s been looking for all along.Giving her bodyguards and the paparazzi the slip, heiress Annelise Montjoy has come to Maverick Junction on a life-or-death mission. But living incognito in the small Texas town is nothing like she expected, and she''s finding it difficult to keep her identity a secret--especially with a rough-and-tumble cowboy like Cash tempting her. It''s not long before Annelise starts to wonder if she''s finally found the man who can love her for herself rather
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Little, Brown & Company Necessary Risk
Book SynopsisSOMEONE TO WATCH OVER MEFormer child star Sierra Blake is making a stunning Hollywood comeback-and attracting a scary amount of attention. When her home is vandalized and her safety threatened, she knows it''s time to bring in the professionals. But from the moment she sets eyes on her indecently sexy new bodyguard, Sierra''s thoughts are anything but professional . . . Few things in this world scare Sean Owens-until he realizes he''s in serious danger of losing his heart to his new client. No matter how much he wants to, Sean won''t let his feelings for the smart and gorgeous Sierra get in the way of doing his job. Because as the attacks against her escalate, crossing the line between business and pleasure could get them both killed.
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Little, Brown & Company Primal Instinct
Book SynopsisROCK YOU ALL NIGHT LONG The first time he lays eyes on Taylor Ross in a bar, Colt Priestley does something few men would dare to do. He approaches the world-famous singer, shamelessly flirts with her, and gives her a night in his bed that neither of them will soon forget. When Taylor''s record label hires a bodyguard to keep tabs on the out-of-control rocker, she''s less than thrilled to find it''s her off-the-charts one-night stand who shows up for the job. She''s terrified of letting herself fall for the damaged ex-Army Ranger, and she''s determined to push him away. Yet every moment they''re together simmers with tension. As the danger from an obsessed stalker mounts, Taylor and Colt are tempted to cross that line again-baring their hearts and souls as well as their bodies-and there''s no telling how hot this song will get.
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