Author: Muriel Jensen
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460367596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
From boardroom barracuda Work was everything to businessman Aaron Bradley. So when his four young nephews were orphaned and left to Susan Turner, he should have been relieved. Instead, he yearned for a chance at fatherhood. Aaron didn't know the first thing about children, but he hoped Susan would coach him. If only she weren't so temptingly distracting… …to husband and father material? Susan Turner was finally a mother; now all she need was the right man to fulfill her other dreams—the steamy, romantic, 'til-death-do-us-part kind that Aaron inspired. The stubborn bachelor was determined to remain single, but Susan had a plan—and it began with a kiss… The Daddy Club: From Diapers to Dating—These Single Dads Learn It All!
FOUR REASONS FOR FATHERHOOD
Author: Muriel Jensen
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460367596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
From boardroom barracuda Work was everything to businessman Aaron Bradley. So when his four young nephews were orphaned and left to Susan Turner, he should have been relieved. Instead, he yearned for a chance at fatherhood. Aaron didn't know the first thing about children, but he hoped Susan would coach him. If only she weren't so temptingly distracting… …to husband and father material? Susan Turner was finally a mother; now all she need was the right man to fulfill her other dreams—the steamy, romantic, 'til-death-do-us-part kind that Aaron inspired. The stubborn bachelor was determined to remain single, but Susan had a plan—and it began with a kiss… The Daddy Club: From Diapers to Dating—These Single Dads Learn It All!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460367596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
From boardroom barracuda Work was everything to businessman Aaron Bradley. So when his four young nephews were orphaned and left to Susan Turner, he should have been relieved. Instead, he yearned for a chance at fatherhood. Aaron didn't know the first thing about children, but he hoped Susan would coach him. If only she weren't so temptingly distracting… …to husband and father material? Susan Turner was finally a mother; now all she need was the right man to fulfill her other dreams—the steamy, romantic, 'til-death-do-us-part kind that Aaron inspired. The stubborn bachelor was determined to remain single, but Susan had a plan—and it began with a kiss… The Daddy Club: From Diapers to Dating—These Single Dads Learn It All!
Romance Fiction
Author: Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610692357
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610692357
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
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.
CLAIMING HIS RUNAWAY BRIDE
Author: Yvonne Lindsay
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596649898
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
When she regains consciousness in a hospital room, Belinda realizes she’s lost half a year’s memories. Standing before her is the unfamiliar, handsome, rich Luc Tanner. He says he’s her husband! Even after he brings her back to their mansion and shows her pictures of when they were married, she just can’t remember anything about him. What is more, his eyes are cold, and he doesn’t seem to welcome the return of her memories…were they really in love? When he touches her body, memories of their love and passion begin to slowly return. But for some reason her heart is telling her he’s dangerous…
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596649898
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
When she regains consciousness in a hospital room, Belinda realizes she’s lost half a year’s memories. Standing before her is the unfamiliar, handsome, rich Luc Tanner. He says he’s her husband! Even after he brings her back to their mansion and shows her pictures of when they were married, she just can’t remember anything about him. What is more, his eyes are cold, and he doesn’t seem to welcome the return of her memories…were they really in love? When he touches her body, memories of their love and passion begin to slowly return. But for some reason her heart is telling her he’s dangerous…
Lost in Love
Author: Michelle Reid
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459284119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Someplace Between Heaven and Hell… Four years ago, Guy Frabosa had hurt Marnie so deeply that she vowed never to set eyes on him again and had divorced him in a blaze of pain and anger. He fought her, but she'd had a trump card and had been desperate enough to use it. Now Guy held all the cards—Marnie needed his financial help and had little choice but to play be her ex-husband's rules. He demanded her body and soul, but the thought of returning to his side as his wife filled her with a raging hatred—made all the more consuming by her utterly wanton desire for his lovemaking.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459284119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Someplace Between Heaven and Hell… Four years ago, Guy Frabosa had hurt Marnie so deeply that she vowed never to set eyes on him again and had divorced him in a blaze of pain and anger. He fought her, but she'd had a trump card and had been desperate enough to use it. Now Guy held all the cards—Marnie needed his financial help and had little choice but to play be her ex-husband's rules. He demanded her body and soul, but the thought of returning to his side as his wife filled her with a raging hatred—made all the more consuming by her utterly wanton desire for his lovemaking.
The Baby Surprise
Author: Brenda Harlen
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426860242
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Paige Wilder was married to her job as a high-powered attorney—until she suddenly became guardian to an orphaned baby girl. Then Zach Crawford appeared on Paige's doorstep and her life really went topsy-turvy. Because the sexy military pilot was determined to win custody of his little girl…if the sparks that flew every time he and Paige were together didn't distract him first! Paige couldn't bear to lose Emma—or trust her bruised heart—to anyone, especially not Zach. But as he proved himself to be the perfect daddy, she soon realized that the family of her dreams might be just a kiss away….
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426860242
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Paige Wilder was married to her job as a high-powered attorney—until she suddenly became guardian to an orphaned baby girl. Then Zach Crawford appeared on Paige's doorstep and her life really went topsy-turvy. Because the sexy military pilot was determined to win custody of his little girl…if the sparks that flew every time he and Paige were together didn't distract him first! Paige couldn't bear to lose Emma—or trust her bruised heart—to anyone, especially not Zach. But as he proved himself to be the perfect daddy, she soon realized that the family of her dreams might be just a kiss away….
Too Close for Comfort
Author: Heidi Rice
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1867231840
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Up close, and way too personal! Breaking and entering is hardly her style, but Iona MacCabe needs her passport back from her ex’s motel room. Jaded L.A. private investigator Zane Montoya is staking out a con man’s motel room when this pretty Scottish girl gets seriously in the way. For her own safety, he’ll keep her under his very close protection... Except independent, willful Iona is not best pleased to be ‘rescued’ — even by someone as sexy as blue-eyed, gorgeous Zane! And when he discovers just how innocent she really is, suddenly their scorching attraction feels even more dangerous...
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1867231840
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Up close, and way too personal! Breaking and entering is hardly her style, but Iona MacCabe needs her passport back from her ex’s motel room. Jaded L.A. private investigator Zane Montoya is staking out a con man’s motel room when this pretty Scottish girl gets seriously in the way. For her own safety, he’ll keep her under his very close protection... Except independent, willful Iona is not best pleased to be ‘rescued’ — even by someone as sexy as blue-eyed, gorgeous Zane! And when he discovers just how innocent she really is, suddenly their scorching attraction feels even more dangerous...
Meet Me in London
Author: Georgia Toffolo
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 0369717678
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
“Armchair travelers will adore this tour of Christmastime London…[a] charming rom-com from British reality TV star Georgia Toffolo.” —Publishers Weekly Fans of Josie Silver's One Day in December and Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze will adore watching Victoria and Oliver's pretend engagement dissolve as their very real chemistry threatens to upend all their carefully laid-out secrets. Set against the most charming London backdrop, Meet Me in London is an irrisistable seasonal treat! What do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too real… Aspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott spends her days working in a bar in Chelsea and her evenings designing vintage clothes, dreaming of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end of her road. She needs a Christmas miracle, but one is not forthcoming. Oliver Russell’s Christmas is not looking very festive right now. His family’s new London department store opening is behind schedule, and on top of that his interfering, if well-meaning, mother is pressing him to introduce his girlfriend to her over the holidays—a girlfriend who does not exist. He needs a diversion…something to keep his mother from meddling while he focuses on the business. When Oliver meets Victoria, he offers a proposition: pretend to be his girlfriend at the opening of his store and he will provide an opportunity for Victoria to showcase her designs. But what starts as a business arrangement soon becomes something more tempting as the fake relationship starts to feel very real. But when secrets in Victoria’s past are exposed, will Oliver walk away, or will they both follow their hearts and find what neither knew they were looking for…? "An ideal Christmas escape!"—Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of Our Stop
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 0369717678
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
“Armchair travelers will adore this tour of Christmastime London…[a] charming rom-com from British reality TV star Georgia Toffolo.” —Publishers Weekly Fans of Josie Silver's One Day in December and Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze will adore watching Victoria and Oliver's pretend engagement dissolve as their very real chemistry threatens to upend all their carefully laid-out secrets. Set against the most charming London backdrop, Meet Me in London is an irrisistable seasonal treat! What do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too real… Aspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott spends her days working in a bar in Chelsea and her evenings designing vintage clothes, dreaming of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end of her road. She needs a Christmas miracle, but one is not forthcoming. Oliver Russell’s Christmas is not looking very festive right now. His family’s new London department store opening is behind schedule, and on top of that his interfering, if well-meaning, mother is pressing him to introduce his girlfriend to her over the holidays—a girlfriend who does not exist. He needs a diversion…something to keep his mother from meddling while he focuses on the business. When Oliver meets Victoria, he offers a proposition: pretend to be his girlfriend at the opening of his store and he will provide an opportunity for Victoria to showcase her designs. But what starts as a business arrangement soon becomes something more tempting as the fake relationship starts to feel very real. But when secrets in Victoria’s past are exposed, will Oliver walk away, or will they both follow their hearts and find what neither knew they were looking for…? "An ideal Christmas escape!"—Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of Our Stop
A Reason for Marriage
Author: Penny Jordan
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426814062
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
It's been six years since Jamie walked in on her lover, Jake Brierton, in bed with another woman—and walked right back out that door and out of his life. But even though Jamie has spent years working on her successful decorating business, she's never been able to fully exorcise Jake from her mind. He is, after all, her stepbrother…. When her stepdad becomes ill, Jamie is reunited with Jake on their way home for Christmas. She is shocked when Jake proposes marriage—a marriage designed to make their family happy. But when the ceremony is over, and their honeymoon in a cozy Swiss chalet begins, Jamie wonders what kind of marriage she's destined to have with the man who once broke her heart…and could easily do it again!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426814062
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
It's been six years since Jamie walked in on her lover, Jake Brierton, in bed with another woman—and walked right back out that door and out of his life. But even though Jamie has spent years working on her successful decorating business, she's never been able to fully exorcise Jake from her mind. He is, after all, her stepbrother…. When her stepdad becomes ill, Jamie is reunited with Jake on their way home for Christmas. She is shocked when Jake proposes marriage—a marriage designed to make their family happy. But when the ceremony is over, and their honeymoon in a cozy Swiss chalet begins, Jamie wonders what kind of marriage she's destined to have with the man who once broke her heart…and could easily do it again!
The Man She Loves To Hate
Author: Kelly Hunter
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1867286882
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The last place Jolie Tanner wants to be is stuck in a ski gondola in a blizzard with Cole Rees. There are three reasons why she should keep away from him: her mum had a scorching affair with his dad — just think how awkward that ‘meet the family’ would be. His arrogance drives her mad — he might be gorgeous, but she hates that he knows it. And every time he touches her, she goes up in flames…and it’s utterly terrifying! Have a fling with the man she loves to hate? Like that would ever work out...
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1867286882
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The last place Jolie Tanner wants to be is stuck in a ski gondola in a blizzard with Cole Rees. There are three reasons why she should keep away from him: her mum had a scorching affair with his dad — just think how awkward that ‘meet the family’ would be. His arrogance drives her mad — he might be gorgeous, but she hates that he knows it. And every time he touches her, she goes up in flames…and it’s utterly terrifying! Have a fling with the man she loves to hate? Like that would ever work out...
The Italian's Unexpected Baby
Author: Kate Hewitt
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488059012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A billionaire learns it will take more than money to claim his heir in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Having escaped the streets of Rome, Alessandro runs a multibillion-dollar empire with a control that is world renowned. Yet Mia, his new, forthright executive assistant, threatens that control. And soon their fiery exchanges explode into unrivaled passion! Mia is wary of trusting others, so when Alessandro coolly dismisses her after their night together, she dares not tell him she’s pregnant! But on learning her secret, he’s determined to legitimize his child. Mia’s priority is her daughter, but can she let Alessandro in when it means risking her heart?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488059012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A billionaire learns it will take more than money to claim his heir in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Having escaped the streets of Rome, Alessandro runs a multibillion-dollar empire with a control that is world renowned. Yet Mia, his new, forthright executive assistant, threatens that control. And soon their fiery exchanges explode into unrivaled passion! Mia is wary of trusting others, so when Alessandro coolly dismisses her after their night together, she dares not tell him she’s pregnant! But on learning her secret, he’s determined to legitimize his child. Mia’s priority is her daughter, but can she let Alessandro in when it means risking her heart?