Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=7431&N=3+7466+7101 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713743 Shaman Joanne Walker returns to North Carolina to find her missing father and meet Aidan, the son she left behind long ago. But Aidan has become tainted by an evil reaching forward from the distant past. It will take everything Joanne has to pull the past apart and weave a better future--for her, her son, and the Appalachians. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703816 Meri Briscoe hoped her big city problems were over after moving back to Rock Springs. The former lawyer opened up a cafe to save her grandmother Lilahs farm from foreclosure and found love in the comforting arms of handsome rancher Caleb Burkett. But who knew being happy could be so complicated? Everyone thinks that Meri and Caleb are meant to be husband and wife, but when it comes to their business partnership, the two couldnt be more wrong for each other. Theres more conflict coming out of their kitchen than there are cookies. But theres more at stake than a cafe, and Meri and Caleb just need to agree on the right ingredients to make their future as sweet as their tea.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751254 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715665 Blake Harrison is in need of a wife by Wednesday. Samatha Elliot is the owner of a matchmaking firm and not on the martial menu...that is, until Blake offers her ten million dollars for a one-year contract. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703818 Forced by her family into an engagement with a man she can never abide, Antigone Preston knows only a scandal will save her from a loveless marriage. But knocking a man down to the ballroom floor with her fists brings dangerous consequences. She may have ruined her reputation, but now shes endangered her heart. The son of an earl and a career navy man, Captain William Jellicoe has no interest in the frivolities of London-and even less in the institution of marriage. But theres something steering him toward Antigone. He has never met anyone as brazen and unconventional as...himself. But will he risk it all for a woman who still has the breath of scandal hot on her lips?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714193 It took grit and determination to climb her way to the top of male-dominated Hollywood. Now, with three Oscars under her belt, Dahlia Morrow is banking everything on her next film. She doesnt need some bad-boy actor cramping her style. Especially when Guy Boudreaux starts putting the moves on her, tempting the hardworking producer to mix pleasure with business. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684632 Rachel Weaver Mason is finally going home to Deer Run, the Amish community she left behind so many years ago. Recently widowed, she wants desperately to create a haven for herself and her young daughter. But the community, including Rachels family, is anything but welcom ing. The only person happy to see her is her teenage brother, Benjamin, and hes protecting a dark secret that endangers them all. Determined to keep Benjamin safe from a suspected killer, Rachel has no choice but to turn to the one man she wanted to get as far away from as possible. Colin McDonald was her late husbands friend, and the man who came between them. Hes never forgotten her and would do anything to keep her and her family safe. Rachel doesnt know if she can trust Colin, or her growing feelings for him. But as they hunt for the killer, the tension between them builds and soon both their lives, and their hearts, are on the line -- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704391 Catriona Cameron was once famed for her seductive beauty and charm. Now she saw no one, hiding from the world--and no one dared break through her self-imposed exile. No one, that is, until Mark Thorburn burst into her home, and Catrionas darkened world began to have color again. Thorburn, secretly the heir to an Earldom, claimed he was a footman. But Catriona didnt care about the scandal their passion could cause--for his very touch sparked her back to a life of sensuality, one she thought shed never have again. Little does she know that Mark is part of a masquerade. One that will end when they become the target of a madman set on revenge. Mark realizes he will have to do more than win her love--he will have to save her life as well.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712069 Katherine thought her fiance was the perfect man -- until he turned out to be the perfect killer. His victims were stabbed through the heart and holding a single red rose. Three years ago he vanished, now hes back, and hunting the one who got away. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693988 Newly widowed, pregnant and alone in the Wyoming wilderness, Hannah Wentworth agrees to marry Flint Creed, a bitter man who is in desperate need of a wife, and as the danger of the wild frontier surrounds them, the greatest threat of all are the secrets between them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751255 Miss Evelyn Chambers, the illegitimate daughter of an earl, is forced by circumstances beyond her control to agree to become Lord Rafe Eastons mistress, and vows to uncover the dark secrets he is hiding. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727099 Its a city built upwards, not across--where streets are built upon streets, buildings upon buildings. A city that the Ministry rules from the sunlit summit, and where the forsaken lurk in the darkness of Under. Rojan Dizon doesnt mind staying in the shadows, because hes got things to hide. Things like being a pain-mage, with the forbidden power to draw magic from pain. But he cant hide for ever. Because when Rojan stumbles upon the secrets lurking in the depths of the Pit, the fate of Mahala will depend on him using his magic. And unlucky for Rojan--this is going to hurt.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716369 Living with her controlling husband in 1920s New York, socialite Charlotte Delacortes life changes when her sister-in-law Mae takes up residence with the couple and introduces Charlotte to the flapper revolution. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1722561 After watching her beloved sister, Sophia, pine over the tons golden boy for years, Miss Julia St. Claire has foresworn love and put herself firmly on the shelf. Unfortunately, her social-climbing mother and debt-ridden father have other ideas, and jump at the chance to marry Julia off to the newly named Earl of Clivesden, the man of Sophias dreams. Since resigning his cavalry commission, Benedict Revelstoke has spent his time in London avoiding the marriage mart. But when he discovers that the Earl of Clivesden has his sights set on Julia, Benedict tries to protect his childhood best friend from the mans advances--only to discover that more than friendship is driving his desire to defend her. He surprises them both with the force of his feelings, but when Julia refuses him, and her father announces her betrothal, Benedict fears hes lost her forever--until Julia approaches him with a shocking scheme that will ruin her for all respectable society and lead them into an exquisite world of forbidden pleasures.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734554 Nestled on the Oregon Coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the lands unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a potential gold mine. When newcomer Hank Cooper learns hes been left an old friends entire beachfront property, he finds himself with a communitys destiny in his hands. Cooper has never been a man to settle in one place, and Thunder Point was supposed to be just another quick stop. But Cooper finds himself getting involved with the town. And with Sarah Dupre, a woman as complicated as she is beautiful. With the whole town watching for his next move, Cooper has to choose between his old life and a place full of new possibilities. A place that just might be home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713811 In order to escape an arranged marriage and pursue her artistic passions in Paris, Lady Pippa Harrington needs the help of Gregory Sherwood, Lord Westdale, who blames her for the infidelity of the only woman he ever loved. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684670 After a run of lousy luck, Phylicia Phillips is finally close to reclaiming her cherished girlhood home in Louisiana. But before she can buy it back, Jamal Johnson beats her to the punch. The renowned architect plans to completely renovate the old place?and he wants Phylicia to help him! She doesnt trust Jamal, but shes helpless to fight the passion building between them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751217 Handsome Prince Nicholas of Petersbourg is an infamous ladies man, but even he doesnt expect a flirtation at a masquerade ball to turn into abduction. Especially with a jailor as temptingly beautiful as the young woman on the other side of the locked door... Veronique Montagne was desperate when she agreed to kidnap a prince to settle her profligate fathers gambling debts, and certainly didnt imagine that her prisoner might sweet-talk her into helping him escape. Saving her home is now the least of her troubles, especially when the attraction simmering between her and the angry prince blazes into true passion. To save them both from scandal, Nicholas proposes a convenient marriage--but when a vengeful plot theatens to tear them apart, he discovers that Veroniques love is what he desires most of all... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715660 When she agrees to pose as the future bride of Royden Napier, Scotland Yards most relentless police commissioner, Lisette Colburne finds herself in danger of losing her heart to the one man who has the power to destroy her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714856 Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowens rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress--something warm, wicked, and tempting. Bowen seizes his enemys keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. Hes enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducers skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her--even if it means losing her forever.--Back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734874 In a trade-off shes lived to regret, Emily Castle left home years ago to become an interior designer. The youngest of three sisters, Emily desperately wanted to prove herself. Success, though, came at the cost of leaving behind the man she loved. --p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739377 Desperate for money, Darius Lindsey, shunned by his wealthy father, agrees to impregnate Lord William Longstreets pretty wife-of-convenience, but things soon become complicated when he develops feelings for the young beauty--a woman he can never have. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696043 After being caught in the middle of a love triangle which led to a devastating betrayal, Kiera pledged to learn from the mistakes shed made. She was determined to never again inflict that kind of pain on anyone, especially the soulful, talented man who held her heart. But life offers new challenges for every relationship, and when Kieras love is put to the ultimate test, will it survive? Love is easy-- trust is hard.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684634 Theres silver out there. Sabrina Eckhart is sure of it. And when she finds the hidden mine on that big piece of West Texas desert, all of her financial problems are solved. That is, if she can find it. The man with the skills she needs is private investigator Alex Justice-a former navy fighter pilot and a current pain in the neck. When mysterious accidents start to plague their search, it seems Rinas multi-acre inheritance might be more a curse than a blessing. And yet, theres still something sensual about the heat...his arrogance...her stubbornness...being thrust into each others arms by danger. But the vultures are circling, and if they dont watch their backs, the relentless desert sun could be the last thing Rina and Alex ever see--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706491 Eight months into their whirlwind romance, Taryn wakes up in Ryans Hollywood hotel room to find a diamond to die for on her left ring finger-- and her face splashed across the cover of every gossip magazine. Ryans very public proposal is catnip to the tabloids, his management team is worried, and Taryn must figure out how a small-town girl like her fits into his glittering world. What does it take to make a relationship work amidst telephoto lenses, daily on-set temptations, and jealous fans who will stop at nothing to keep her from walking down the aisle with the man of her dreams? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704317 Librarian Phoebe ODunn deals in stories, but her passion for history has taught her that happy endings are rare. Her life in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, is safe and uneventful until she discovers the hidden room. Among its secrets is a cache of vintage clothing, including a spectacular gown perfect for a gala masquerade in Boston. In the guise of a princess, Phoebe is captivated by a handsome swashbuckler whos also adopted a more daring persona. Noah Kendricks wealth has made him wary, especially of women: everybody wants something. When Noah and Phoebe meet again in Knights Bridge, at first neither recognizes the other. And neither one is sure they can trust the magic of the night they shared until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves. After all, it takes more than just the right costume to live out your personal fairy tale. It takes heart and the courage to be more than you ever dreamed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704392 Before getting married, Lady Philippa Marbury has fourteen days to learn more about the darker side of life and hires Cross, the owner of an exclusive gaming hell, to give her a taste of Londons wicked underworld. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1697961 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711720 Three months has been Gladie Burgers limit when it comes to staying in one place. Thats why Gladie is more than a little skeptical when her eccentric Grandma Zelda recruits her to the familys matchmaking business in the quaint small town of Cannes, California. Whats more, Gladie is also highly unqualified, having a terrible track record with romance. Still, Zelda is convinced that her granddaughter has the gift. But when the going gets tough, Gladie wonders if this gift has a return policy. When Zeldas neighbor drops dead in his kitchen, Gladie is swept into his bizarre familys drama. Despite warnings from the (distractingly gorgeous) chief of police to steer clear of his investigation, Gladie is out to prove that her neighbors death was murder. Its not too long before shes in way over her head-- with the hunky police chief, a dysfunctional family full of possible killers, and yet another mysterious and handsome man, whose attentions shes unable to ignore. Gladie is clearly being pursued-- either by true love or by a murderer. Who will catch her first? -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715673 Connor, chieftain of the MacDonalds of Sleat, holds the fate of his people in his hands. Rival clans are plotting to take over his lands, and duty determines whom he will fight, trust . . . even marry. Seeking guidance, Connor turns to Ilysa, a young lass with the gift of foresight, who reveals an approaching danger-and a passion that burns only for him. But the warrior must make a powerful marriage alliance, and Ilysas bloodline is far too humble. With her powers to heal and see evil where others cannot, beautiful Ilysa dresses plainly, speaks softly, and loves her chieftain from afar. Yet when Connor finally stokes the embers of desire that have so long burned within her, Ilysa feels bliss unlike any shes ever known. Now as he is forced to place duty before happiness, Ilysa senses Connor is in grave peril. Can she find a way to prove she is the woman he needs by his side?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1757214 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735904 Determined to prove himself to an elite team of professional manhunters, bounty hunter Ben Mercy sets out to capture the most wanted man in America - a search that leads him to Zoey, the gorgeous daughter of one of the most powerful men in California who dares him to take a gamble on love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685786 Ordered by King Edward to secure the estate of Fallstowe and prove that Lady Sybilla Foxe is guilty of treason, Julian Griffin discovers a formidable foe in the beautiful Sybilla as she fights for her home and vows to prove her innocence by confronting the secrets of her familys past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716197 Publicist Wendy Mann has always competed hotly with her rival Daniel Blackstone, but this time theyre headed for a collision. Wendys job is on the line if she doesnt save the image of a spoiled young starlet whos posting provocative pictures of herself all over the Internet in a snarky attempt at revenge on her former boyfriend. Daniel is representing the ex, a onetime teen heartthrob who never grew up. With the feuding Hollywood pair scheduled to appear on the same Las Vegas awards show, Daniel and Wendy are determined to do whatever it takes to defend their own clients. Unfortunately, the chemistry between Wendy and Daniel is even more explosive than that of their Hollywood stars. L-O-V-E was always a four-letter word for these two ultra-competitors; they never counted on the scorching heat that erupts between them. But Wendys high-gloss exterior hides a dark past--one thats lurking behind the bright Vegas lights. Their careers are on the line, and so is Wendys life. . . .--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734527 Oldest son Ward Knowles feels the sprawling California ranch in his blood. And now that the family business has expanded to include a popular resort, hes working harder than ever. Silver Creek is his legacy and his life, which is fine for the ruggedly sexy ladies man and committed bachelor. Love and trust dont come easily for Ward since he lost his heart to a gold digger--until he meets a shy, unpretentious beauty whose sweet grace is about to turn his jaded heart into a hungry one. Tess Casari has found sanctuary at Silver Creek, working as an assistant to Wards mother, Adele. Grateful for her busy new life running the ranchs spa and resort, Tess can escape the heartbreak, humiliation, and secret shame of her failed marriage. The last thing she needs is temptation--especially from a man who reminds her so much of the husband who shattered her faith in love. But passion and destiny are about to change the rules for two people who have stopped believing in the healing power of love.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1757222 Bakery owner Elizabeth Hamiltons quiet life is filled with sweet treats, good friends, and a loving family. But all of that is about to turn sour when an odd sound draws her outside. Theres a man lying unconscious in the street, a car speeding toward him. Without hesitation, she gets the man out of harms way before theyre run down. Unwittingly, Elizabeth has put herself in the path of a serial murderer, and as the only one who can identify the FBIs Silver Fox Killer, shes ended up in the hospital with a target on her back. All that stands between her and death is Special Agent Sam Turner. Against his better judgment, Sam gets emotionally involved, determined to take down the double threat against Elizabeth--an ex desperate to get her back, despite a restraining order, and a psychopath bent on silencing her before she can identify him. They set a trap to catch the killer--putting Elizabeth in his hands, with Sam desperate to save her. If hes lucky, hell get his man and the girl. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734580 The new curator of a museum in Wyoming, Merry Kade hires contractor Shane Harcourt to restore the beat-up ghost town to its former glory, but when his real motives for taking the job come to light after they spend the night together, Merry must make a difficult decision. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698245 Impatient with the strictures of polite British society, Miss Abigail Harewood has decided to live life on her own terms--and the first thing she requires is a lover. When the commanding Duke of Wallingford arrives on the doorstep of her leased holiday castle, she thinks shes found the perfect candidate: handsome, dashing, and experienced in the art of love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736268 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713728 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702010 When her wealthy fathers Ponzi scheme is exposed, Ellie Chapman loses everything--including her fiance--but learns valuable lessons in both life and love when she comes to St. Dennis, Maryland to sell her late mothers house. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687355 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705427 Bronc-buster Mack Boyd can ride a wild stallion to a standstill, but he cant say no when his family prevails on him to come home and help run the ranch. The last person he expects to find there is a high-class Easterner like Cat Crandall. When Cat Crandall gives up a lucrative advertising job to follow her artistic dreams, shes thinking Paris, Tuscany-- not the vast and lonely open country of Wyoming. Her success at Boyds Ranchs artists retreat could be her ticket to far more exotic places-- but the rough and rugged cowboy she meets there is giving Cat a different kind of inspiration -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714517 A cautionary tale about finding love online and the trouble that comes with cheating. Bored with her humdrum married life, thirty-two-year-old Codi Norman is searching for excitement. After teaming up with her best friend, Katina, Codi discovers that the Internet offers both money and an escape from her earthly life. In cyberspace anything is possible, and that is what Codi loves most. While online, she meets a charming and handsome man named Quinn Hamilton. Sparks fly and the two begin a torrid affair with unpredictable consequences. But their virtual lives collide with reality when their spouses discover their illicit relationship.--Back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684671 Presents two Regency love stories, including Lady of Shame, in which Lady Claire strives to suppress her rebellious nature in order to find a fitting match but is drawn to the highly unsuitable chef Monsieur Andre. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696642 After CIA attorney Eve Salinas kidnaps and drugs ex-operative Mike Brown, he agrees to join her on a hunt for the cold-blooded traitor behind a fatal military operation that haunts them both. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751018 In Opposites attract, a woman still wants a man in her life after years apart. In Partners, two rival reporters fall in love with each other. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1686148 Laura Bailey returns to Sierra Falls, California and finds herself working to save her familys lodge from losing business to an under-construction resort, as well as resisting the attraction she still feels for Eddie Jessup, who just happens to be running the construction company developing the new resort. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713731 Disgraced by her past employer, young governess Kate Walcott owes her loyalty to the only woman willing to hire her: the sought-after courtesan Mrs. Georgette Lawson. Georgette entrusts Kate with the care of her unruly children, and the writing of her shocking memoirs, which detail her affairs with famous gentlemen, including the rakehell who promised to marry her, then ruined her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702025 Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, hes in Austin--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716193 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714935 Aunt Maud willed her ranch not only to her niece, Sophie, but to ex-military man Elijah as well. The two must work together to keep the ranch running, but Sophie instantly dislikes Elijahs brash confidence and egotistical ways. Still, it seems that even from the grave Aunt Maud is busy matchmaking...Sophie wants to win the ranch, not a man: her ex-husbands betrayal has her questioning every male who wants to get close. And Elijah has his own problems to deal with, as his sleep is constantly interrupted by nightmares of fallen friends in war. But can Sophie and Elijah vanquish the devils of their pasts to find their way to each other? [from back cover]. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714499 When Miss Anabelle Honeycote, a dressmaker in Londons busiest shop - and a reluctant blackmailer in need of money to care for her gravely ill mother, falls in love with the Duke of Huntford, she enjoys pleasures she never imagined until her secret is revealed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729382 Attorney by day, demon-hunter by night, Remington Jackson must go above the law to get what he needs to shut the door on evil and offers thief China McGee her freedom in exchange for some light-fingered assistance--a deal that results in a passionate double cross. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685961 Former KGI sharpshooter P.J., who is bent on revenge after a mission that went terribly wrong, finds an unexpected ally in former teammate and lover Cole, who is determined to help her, no matter what the cost. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684636 Kiri Palger knew the difference between reality--new house, hard work and not too many friends--and fantasy--the fun she had playing online games. So when the chance to work for the best gaming company in the world came up, giving her a chance to merge business with pleasure, how could she not apply? Suddenly she has more friends, interesting neighbors and an intriguing love interest. But when the game begins to awaken something inside her, Kiri is shocked by the talents she never knew she had ... and evil shed never imagined. Her nice, safe life is imploding around her--and if she takes up the mantle of her powers, it will never be the same again--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704318 After learning that she needs a liver transplant and that her time may be limited, Callie Vanetta decides to move out to her late grandparents farm, which hasnt worked in years. Callie fears that making the farm operational may be too much work; but things look up when a handsome, mysterious stranger offers to trade work for shelter. What initially seemed like an ideal temporary situation begins to look more permanent, and Callie has to try and keep from losing her heart to her housemate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704393 Arriving in San Gabriel to put an end to the Bachelor Firemen media hype, single father Rick Roman, the toughest captain on the East Coast, is unable to keep the tabloids at bay when he discovers that Sabina, a woman with whom he almost had a one-night stand, is a firefighter at his new station. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1697962 Bessie, the selfless sister of the powerful but stubborn Brunson clan, has sacrificed herself for her familys honor and is at the mercy of the court of King James. Ill-suited to court life, she must confront their mortal enemy, Lord Thomas Carwell, dressed in nothing but borrowed finery and pride. Underneath the relentless gaze of her captor, shes enticed not only by him but also by the opulence of a world far removed from her own. When the furious king demands her brothers head, Carwell is the only one to whom she can turn. But she must pay the ultimate price for his protection-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684972 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698346 Widowed and alone on the frontier, Elspeth Stewart will do whatever it takes to protect herself and her unborn child from the dangers of the wilderness and of men. Though her youthful beauty doesnt show it, she is broken and scarred from the way men have treated her. So when a stranger wanders onto Bethies land, wounded and needing her aid, she takes no risks, tying him to the bed and hiding his weapons before ministering to his injuries. But Bethies defenses cannot keep Nicholas Kenleigh from breaking down her emotional walls. The scars on his body speak of a violent past, but his gentleness, warmth, and piercing eyes arouse longings in her that she never imagined she had. As Nicholas and Bethie reveal to each other both their hidden desires and their tortured secrets, they discover that riding the flames of their passion might be the key to burning away the nightmares of their pasts--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735890 For years Libby Morgan dreamed only of making partner in her competitive, high-pressure law firm. She sacrificed everything for her career, her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When her boss calls Libby into his office, she assumes it will finally be good news, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking reality: Shes been let go and must rebuild her entire life...starting now. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734906 Smoke jumper Evan Donovan works a suspicious brushfire, during which he meets photographer Faye Duncan, who may have unwittingly taken a picture of an arsonist setting the blaze. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736015 With her Hollywood dreams long gone, Abigale now has a nice, neat, uncomplicated life--until the day her perfect fianc needs to talk. Dumped, a little more than shattered, and totally confused, Abigale turns to Zach, her best friend since forever, to help her pick up the pieces. He does it with the gift of a journal. She can vent her frustrations, and sketch out a new plan. Zach just hopes hes part of it. Because hes been in love with Abigale his entire life. When the journal falls into Zachs hands, he discovers Abigale wants a new man. And fast. Nothing more than a hot distraction. Zach has a strategy, too. Hes going to be that man. Its his last chance. Abigale might be out to shake up her life, but Zachs out to reinvent it. Now, all he has to do is convince Abigale that life can go as planned.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698249 An undercover DEA agent has gone off the radar. Suspecting an internal mole, the government needs Luke Dubois and his elite team of operatives to recover their man, and the New Orleans native thinks hes found his way inside the dark underbelly of Manhattan: Olivia Taylor, the girlfriend of a mob boss and the sexiest woman hes ever laid eyes on. His new mission objective? Get past Olivias defenses and convince her to take a chance--on him. All Olivia wanted was to finish law school and live a normal life, but that dream was shattered when one dangerous night put her deeply in a mobsters debt. Now Luke and his team will help her escape--in exchange for intel on the missing agent. But Olivia doesnt anticipate her intense attraction to the reckless Louisiana charmer or that shell be forced to risk everything--including her heart. --Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685787 Photographer Rebecca Isles is finally ready to leave her native Jamaica. Since her mothers death, Rebecca has become a force of nature, escaping her grief with work and craving adventure. Now, with a new project in the States, she plans to discover what awaits her beyond her island paradise... Bryce Richardson knows exactly what he wants: family life in the burbs with the right woman. But the woman he imagines is nothing like the one he meets in South Carolina. Rebecca is spontaneous and irresistible. After a steamy encounter, neither can forget the other. And when they meet again months later, it seems they wont have to. But their second chance turns risky once Rebecca tries to end things with another man. With danger following them, theyll have to decide whether to take opposite paths--or take a chance on a future together...--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713761 Sherry Stratton has kept her heart on ice for years. Between her pediatric practice and her seven-year-old daughter, the accomplished physician believes she has no time for romance. But every time shes around Lucas Van Buren, her temperature starts rising. So why does she keep resisting the sexy chef? From the moment they meet at his brothers wedding, Lucas has eyes only for Sherry. The polished restaurateur has tried everything he can think of to become more than a friend. Now, after months of effort, Lucas and Sherry are finally heating up between the sheets, and the lovemaking is oh-so-sweet. Lucas thinks theyre solid, but when someone from Sherrys past suddenly resurfaces, their delicious relationship is put to the test. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1757223 Gray built his racing empire on hard work and muscle. He wants nothing to do with his estranged fathers campaign, but Evelyn can be pretty persuasive. Shes willing to learn about racing, and maybe even get a little dirty. Evelyns number-one goal is politics, and the more she learns about Gray, the more she wants him-- and that threatens to derail the carefully laid plans for her future. With their passion running hotter than either imagined, one of them is going to have to compromise, or else run the risk of losing more than their hearts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734582 At first his buddies laugh at him for reading romance novels, but soon they, too, realize that these stories are the worlds best textbooks on love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703709 Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other 20-something girls--with one tiny exception: theyre products of a backfired curse that has given each of them unique powers that make them, well, weird. The Wird sisters are content to avoid the local vampires, werebeasts, and witches of the Lake Tahoe region--until one of them blows up a vampire in self-defense. Everyone knows vampires arent aggressive, and killing one is punishable by death. But soon more bloodlust-fueled attacks occur, and the community wonders: are the vampires of Tahoe cursed with a plague? Celia reluctantly agrees to help Misha, the handsome leader of an infected vampire family. But Aric, the head of the werewolf pack determined to destroy Mishas family to keep the region safe, warns Celia to stay out of the fight. Caught between two hot alphas, Celia must find a way to please everyone, save everyone, and oh yeah, not lose her heart to the wrong guy--or die a miserable death. Because now that the evil behind the plague knows who Celia is, its coming for her and her sisters. This Wird girl has never had it so tough. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698246 Esa Saari is a hockey player for the New York Blades with a bad-boy rep both on and off the ice. But when he suddenly becomes the guardian of his eight-year-old niece, Nell, he knows his excessive lifestyle is about to get body checked. So he hires a live-in nanny. Her name is Michelle Beck, and she gets along great with Nell. What surprises him, though, is that he instantly hits it off with her, too. Getting romantically involved would be a bad idea, but hes finding it impossible to ignore the intense connection between them. Michelle, however, takes her job very seriously, and must decide whether to listen to her head or her heart. And Esas got to decide if he can give up his bad-boy image for the love of a good woman.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703821 When her crazy Aunt Lou is kidnapped by a pack of Weres, Hedi Peacock, half fae, half werewolf, along with her temperamental amulet named Merry, must turn to the one beast she despises - Robson Trowbridge, who is the only one that can help her save Lou. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705430 Evie Windham and Lucas Denning strike a deal, each agreeing to be the others decoy in avoiding marriage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705435 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687371 Three stories tell what it takes to get a bride to the altar. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685956 When Michael Marsden returns to Serendipity to take over his adopted fathers job as police chief, he finds his desire to move on waning after he reconnects with Cara Hartley, a policewoman with whom he had a one night stand. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731951 Candice (and her sisters) have moved in with Patrick and everything is more than she could have ever dreamed. Then suddenly she (they) are in knee-deep in new case that brings the escaped Threefer Killers back onto the scene. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1758800 Two childhood friends reunite at a summer retreat, each harboring a horrible secret that would test the bounds of their longtime relationship if revealed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716400 Courageous and unconventional, Rosemary Saxon served as a nurse during the Civil War, a service that has caused most women in town to regard her as unfeminine and downright vulgar. Although she would like to put her experiences as a nurse behind her, she must support herself. She takes a position with Dr. Elijah Stewart and a mutual attraction begins to develop. But when a sophisticated woman arrives in town claiming to be Elijahs fiance, a heartbroken Rosemary decides to leave Noble Springs and start fresh. Can Elijah convince her of the mystery womans deception before he loses her forever? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715420 The first days of summer: Jim Praley is home from college, ready to unlock Tulsas secrets. He drives the highways. He forces himself to get out of his car and walk into a bar. Hes invited to a party and there he meets Adrienne Booker; Adrienne rules Tulsa, in her way. A high-school dropout with a penthouse apartment, she takes a curious interest in Jim. Through her eyes, he will rediscover his hometown: its wasted sprawl, the beauty of its late nights, and, at the citys center, the unsleeping light of its skyscrapers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705433 Being in The Night Stalkers is Connie Daviss way of facing her demons head-on, but mountain-strong John Wallace is a threat on all fronts. Their passion is explosive, but their conflicts are insurmountable. When duty calls them to a mission no one else could survive, theyll fly into the night together -- ready or not. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713866 When a mysterious woman named Ceara shows up at his house, insisting that his dying sister-in-law can be cured if he marries her, Quincy Harrigan agrees despite his doubts, only to discover that she is a time-traveling druid. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684672 Lady Imogene Norwood lives a sheltered life of quiet respectability and routine...until she debuts at her first Season. There among Londons elite she meets the wild and broken Lord Atwood. And the very shy English rose suddenly realizes that a little chaos might just be what her heart desires. Lord Nathaniel James Atwood doesnt believe true love exists. Since scandal tore him away from his family at an early age, he has spent his life fighting for what he wants. That attitude has made him a rising star in bare-knuckle boxing, and now leads him back to London to reclaim the life that was stolen from him. But upon meeting the innocent Imogene, his beliefs are trounced...as guarding his heart against her proves to be the fight of his life.--from cover, p. [4] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1677517 Returning to the Oregon small town where fellow members of a research team were killed two years earlier, psychic counselor Gwen Frazier, convinced that her mentors untimely death is related, searches for answers at the side of psychic investigator Judson Coppersmith, who is haunted by urgent dreams and a primal attraction to Gwen. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704306 When Calliope Worthington seeks shelter in a seemingly abandoned mansion, the houses reclusive owner, Ren Porter, taking her for a thief, forces her to marry him and demands a night of passion for each of the pearls he claims she stole. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744915 After a painful divorce, Savannah White wants nothing more than to find her happy place. So when she gets the chance to pack up her life--and her son--and move to the idyllic town where she spent childhood summers, she jumps at the opportunity. Last Chance is just as charming as she remembered. Shes even invited to join the local book club, where talk soon turns to Savannahs plan to bring the ramshackle downtown movie theater back to life. A new challenge is just what Savannah needs to move forward...Dash Randall wants to put his fortune to good use, but he remembers Savannah as the bratty princess who descended upon him each June, causing no end of trouble. But the teenager he remembered has grown into a gorgeous and generous woman, and it isnt long before Dash finds himself wanting to make brand new memories with Savannah. But first, Dash and Savannah will need to make peace with their pasts to find a new chance for love.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713870 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715683 Lennox Taskill is a dissolute rogue, a powerful witch who some say even trades his enchantments for profit when it pleases him. His only loyalty is to his coven, his disdain for humanity sealed by the searing memory of his mother burning at the stake. So when the wife of a wealthy landlord comes seeking his help, the beguiling Chloris Keavey unwittingly presents Lennox with his greatest opportunity for distraction{u2026}and retribution. By failing to produce an heir, Chloris faces a terrible threat: being turned out by her heartless husband. Now, she vows to get with child, even if it means surrendering her body{u2014}and soul{u2014}to Lennoxs seductive magic. But with a witch hunt brewing, Lennox and Chloris are soon risking everything for their forbidden nights of ecstasy{u2026}and to protect the secret that could cost them their lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729373 Oh yeah. A single look at the leggy blonde in the stands and Tucker Jenkins is ready to buck all night long. Its time to forget all about his cheating ex and his usual hands off policy. Becca Hart is an East Coast professor. Not a buckle bunny. But no degree can prepare her for the moves of the sexy bull rider she hooks up with at her first rodeo ... Or the shock of finding him at her first Oklahoma State University staff meeting. Tuck knows its all about holding on, no matter how wild the ride. Now he just has to convince Becca that a rough start out of the chute doesnt mean they arent a smokin combination -- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1677520 Pressured by her mother to marry a proper gentleman, Caroline Maxwell reluctantly considers Lord Bremerton while harboring a secret longing for adventure and passion with her brothers world-traveling friend, Jack, whose new money and lack of title render him an unsuitable candidate in her mothers eyes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713732 Lady Angelina DeBrooke is no longer known just for her exquisite beauty, but more for her notorious marriages. Dubbed the Dark Angel, she has fallen in love for the first time and wishes to marry, but fears finding herself a widow for the third time. With two poisoned husbands and a cloud of suspicion hanging over her head, she turns to the only man in England who might help her, Benjamin Wallace, Lord Heathton. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732158 Lately, the gods are not smiling on Isis Magee. How else can she explain the bizarre events that have led her on a relentless high-stakes chase from Seattle to London to Cairo in search of the elusive tomb of historys beautiful and enigmatic queen Cleopatra? Isis has only two leads: a fragmented trail of clues offered in rare moments of lucidity by her father, a once-respected archaeologist whose last dig ended in disaster, and the unique sixth sense of sexy Lodestone agent Connor Thorne. Connor also encountered tragedy in the Egyptian desert not long ago, and as Isis pulls him deeper into her mission to restore her fathers reputation, he is secretly plotting a revenge of his own. Propelled across wild, untamed sands by vicious unknown forces, the duo is seduced into a labyrinth of secret chambers. When they fear they can go no further, they surrender to their incendiary desires and discover that the prize each separately seeks may be waiting at the end of the same dangerous road -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702026 A historical debut novel about a young woman in turn-of-the-century England who finds love and independence at a seashore resort. As Betsy and Mr. Jones grow closer, she begins to dream that she might finally have found her place in the world--but when her past returns to haunt her, she must fight for everything shes worked for. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703721 Breaking protocol and going on the run with a protected witness wasnt in U.S. Marshal Ryan Jacksons plans. And even though Jessica Delaneys testimony nearly put away a crime boss, Ryan cant afford to trust her. Still, the duty-dedicated marshal will do whatever it takes to protect Jessica and uncover the mole leaking her new identity. But staying seconds ahead of the ruthless killers on their trail is easier than keeping himself safe from Jessicas unexpected vulnerability and irresistible determination. Now, as the net around them tightens, Ryans deepest loss may be the one danger he never anticipated--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727087 When Kit Becker travels to Nevadaville to find her new guardian, she doesnt count on train robbers stealing her grandfathers will. Determined to track down the thief, Kits prepared to use any pretense necessary Clay Hoffman knows a thing or two about money-grabbing females, so when he finds one posing as his new ward hes determined to get beneath every delicious layer of her disguises. Discovering shes telling the truth, Clay is torn--he should be protecting her, not thinking about making her his bride! All he knows for sure is that hes inherited a whole heap of trouble! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729353 On the outside, Aruba Dixon has a life other women envy: a beautiful home, her handsome husband, James, and a gorgeous son. Inside, Aruba knows the truth. When her husband quits his fifth job in seven months, shes done. Aruba wants a better husband, and she has the perfect man in mind--her friend Victorias husband. Victoria Faulk is a head-turning stunner--and she tells herself so every day. Between shopping, assigning tasks to her nanny, and making sure her daughter doesnt smudge the walls of her million-dollar home, Victoria cant fathom having sex with her husband. But when he grows distant, Victoria backpedals to the good old days to regain his affection. Will it be too late? Tawatha Gipson feels its high time she found a husband. So do her four children by four different men. Each time Tawatha thought shed snagged a ring and a man, something goes wrong. When she spots James Dixon at the jobsite, shes determined to have him by any means necessary. As these womens lives intersect and collide, they learn the grass is greener on the other side...but it isnt always easy to hop the fence. --p.[4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713171 Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, hes in Austin--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716155 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715695 Buying one of the famed Three Sisters Queen Anne houses on Blackberry Island, Dr. Andi Gordon, deciding that both her life and home are in need of some major renovations, forms an unbreakable bond with her neighbors--two very different women who are dealing with their own struggles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694669 When Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Christensen unexpectedly comes into her life, pub owner Taryn Mitchell finds herself falling hard for his humor and charm, but wonders if their newfound relationship is strong enough to withstand the tabloids, the paparazzi and jealous fans.