Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+7104+6645+4294966911 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=1739238 When archaeologist Chloe Broussard accepts the contract to lead a dig in Ornes, France, she has no idea she will uncover the Veil of Veronica. When she does, she discovers a danger far greater than the demonic presence stalking her at night. Azazel wants her, as well as the Veronica, and his chosen minion is her brother. Her hope lies with immortal Templar Knight Lucan. Her life depends on oaths she knows nothing about. For countless centuries, Lucan of Seacourt has lived with the knowledge that his brother killed their family. Now, as Azazels darkness eats away at his soul, old betrayal stirs suspicion. He trusts no one. Not even the seraph who can heal his dying spirit. With the fate of the Almighty hanging in the balance, Lucan must find faith in something more terrifying than the dark lords creations. He must learn to believe his heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733149 Born into wealth, Erica Stanford has followed in her familys successful footsteps and now runs her own upscale boutique in an affluent Washington, D. C. neighborhood. Shes still missing someone special to share her life with-- until a chance encounter changes everything. Rugged Jerome Kimbrough is hard to miss when they meet on jury duty-- but his job as a city sanitation employee has all her friends up in arms. 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=1731001 Sydney Isaacs has two priorities: her family, and Decadent, the gourmet pastry business they founded almost three generations ago. But both are in jeopardy when her brother, Dean, announces his sudden engagement to the conniving Sheree Vern. Much to Sydneys dismay, Dean inherits ownership of Decadent, despite his lack of interest. Now he and Sheree are selling the chain to finance his dreams of becoming a music producer--or so Dean believes. Thanks to Sheree, Deans plans, the business, and his marriage, soon implode in ways he never expected--leaving Sydney determined to salvage whatever she can, and fix the mess left behind. Her only solace is her romance with Hayden Windsor. But Hayden is Sherees half brother, and it doesnt take long for Sydney to wonder if Hayden knew about Sherees scheming all along? Soon Sydney creates a deception of her own to find out the truth. Her strategy is working, until the consequences threaten to destroy everything she values most--including her faith. Overcome with guilt, can she make things right with her brother, with Hayden, and with God?--Publishers description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698882 Cate Kendall is no stranger to daydreams of brooding men and fancy parties--after all, she teaches one of her beloved Jane Austen novels in her English classes every year. But as for romance or adventure in her own life, the highlight of most weeks is Scrabble with her cute coworker, Ethan, and he draws the line at witty banter. But Cate is ready for a change. When she finds a mysterious journal that seems to have a link to the soul of the great Jane Austen herself, she knows its her chance. And she grabs on with both hands. Before she knows it, Cate has invented an alter ego with an attitude, attended some seriously chic soirees, and gotten tangled up with a delicious mystery man. And shes uncovered enough unexpected secrets about Ethan that her Scrabble partner has taken to brooding looks and unfathomable silences. Its a positively Austenite predicament, and Cate is sure shell land in hot water and heartbreak--but maybe not with Jane herself to guide her.-- P. [4] of cover. 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=1740204 Shades of the past. Detective Simon Granger has devoted his life to solving high-risk cases, and hes vowed never again to get involved with a woman whose work is equally as dangerous. But when the Special Investigations Group teams him with a beautiful psychiatrist, his resolve is shattered by the tense and emotionally charged partnership... Shades of intrigue. Determined to outrun the grief over her sisters death, Dr. Nina Whitaker reluctantly agrees to use her training to help the police. Despite Detective Grangers disdain for her profession, she believes she can change his mind. But then a grieving father begins a deadly game of revenge, threatening Ninas life, challenging her beliefs and drawing Nina and Simon together in an explosive endgame of intrigue...and unstoppable passion.--P. [4] of cover. 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=1729350 Eager to leave the South after seeing the devastation caused by the Civil War, Blake Wallace embarks on a journey to Brazil, while widow Eliza Crawford seeks passage on Wallaces ship while harboring a dirty secret. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736268 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=1714080 In 1811, Daria Babcock comes to Scotland in search of adventure and romance, and she gets her wish when she discovers a wounded Highlander in her grandmothers house who insists that he cannot remember what happened to him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735981 Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges . . . Leilas psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isnt sure what the future holds. If that werent enough, her lover Vlad has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, shes also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold shoulder treatment forever--especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still wont admit that he loves her . . . Like choosing between eternal love and a loveless eternity . . .Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who may be closer than she realizes, Leila must decide who to trust-- the fiery vampire who arouses her passions like no other or the tortured knight who longs to be more than a friend? With danger stalking her every step of the way, all it takes is one wrong move to damn her for eternity . . . http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713807 Naomi Reese is a divorced mother with a small daughter named Kayla, a new life in Santa Fe, and, finally, some distance from her abusive ex-husband. All she wants now is a home of her own where she and Kayla can finally feel safe. With one bad marriage behind her, she cant even dream of falling in love again. Until she meets Richard. A tall, handsome veterinarian with a warm smile and big heart, Richard Youngblood is the kind of man any woman could fall for. Not only does he have a wonderful way with animals, hes great with little Kayla and--Naomi has to admit--hes easy on the eyes. Richard definitely has his sights set on her, too. But first, Naomi has to free herself from her past--and learn how to love again--before she can have all she ever wanted.--P. [4] of cover. 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=1705432 Join Lafayette Riordan as he chases his dream of becoming a Wild West marshal. Young Faye longs for an adventurous life protecting the frontier alongside Judge Isaac Parkers famous marshals. But his upbringing has left him more prepared for a life as scholar and artist. When faced with the opportunity to realize his dream, can he summon the courage to hunt down the outlaws? Or will one headstrong female rancher capture his heart first?-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696555 After being jilted at the altar, artist Sophie Kincaid hopes to start a new life in the small Virginia town of Edilean, where she finds herself being drawn to arrogant Dr. Reede Aldredge after he nearly hits her with his car. 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=1714078 Lady Marianne Winchilsea, who is fleeing from those who believe she was involved in a plot to kill the king, is unwilling to trust anyone, especially Garret Lockwood, the Earl of Falkham, the man who usurped her family home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685958 As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Dillon Slater had one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. Now, hes enjoying the pace of life in Shelter Bay, where he teaches high school physics. He still gets to blow things up, but as the school basketball coach he also gets to impart leadership skills. His latest minefield: fifteen-year-old Matt Templeton; and Matts irresistible mother. Claire Templeton moved her troubled teenage son to the small town of Shelter Bay to escape the bad influences at his school in L.A. But when his attitude earns her a visit from the handsome basketball coach, she wonders if this role model might be too much of a temptation--for her. Because though she isnt looking for a relationship, she cant seem to resist Dillons playful charm. But what she doesnt realize is that Dillon isnt playing games; hes playing for keeps.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735947 A businesswoman and an Assistant U.S. attorney try to resist the attraction they feel for one another as they join forces to take down a corrupt senator. 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=1735974 Seduced by a Pirate: Should Colin throw propriety to the wind, imitate his pirate father, and simply take what he most desires? After years at sea, Sir Griffin Barry comes home to claim his wife. But is Phoebe his wife if their marriage was never consummated? As an infamous pirate, Griffin claimed and kept gold and jewels-- but this is one treasure that will not be so easy to capture. 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=1686146 1884. When her first love, Elliot McBride, saves her from an uncertain future by marrying her, Juliana St. John works to restore Elliots half-ruined manor and help him heal from his ordeal of imprisonment and torture in India. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695135 Hes Ruled by Loyalty...Every man knows that you dont date your best friends little sister, but Captain Jeremy Phillips cant seem to be convince Madison OShay to stay away. And he cant convince himself to stop thinking about her, either. Shes Ruled by Love...Madison knows exactly what she wants...and whom. But she wont give up her career in the Navy for any man, not even Jeremy. Theyre both about to learn that in the game of love, its all about breaking the rules -- Publishers description. 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=1731837 Enjoying a sheltered childhood with adoring grandparents but troubled by the silence surrounding her parents deaths, 17-year-old Korobi is prompted by a love note among her mothers possessions and a fiances shattering revelation to travel from India to post-September 11 America in search of her true identity. 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=1713810 When the woman to whom he has been betrothed since childhood decides to call off the wedding, the Duke of Huntsley, a.k.a. the Lord of Vice, is surprised by his refusal to let Lady Grace Kearly go, viewing her as a beautiful challenge he cannot resist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736483 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735840 When their strait-laced, domineering father, Sir Clement Carnell, dies, Valentine throws open their Devonshire estate of Pennacombe to their fashionable cousins from London and Louisa feels free at last to reject the man Sir Clement wanted her to marry. Soon, the temptations of Regency London beckon, including the beautiful, scandalous, and very married Lady Harriet Eversholt, with whom Valentine becomes dangerously involved. Meanwhile, Louisa finds that freedom of choice is as daunting as it is exciting. Will the opportunity to indulge in a little folly lead to fulfillment--or disaster? 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=1697903 Vowing to meet eleven years after sealing letters they wrote to each other in an old metal box, best friends Ellie and Nolan both have reservations about seeing each other again as loneliness, personal tragedies, and a lack of faith haunt both of them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736031 Can you love someone too much? Travis Maddox learned two things from his mother before she died: Love hard. Fight harder. His life is full of fast women, underground gambling, and violence. But just when he thinks he is invincible, Abby Abernathy brings him to his knees. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1686167 As a vampire and a warrior, Leto Distra is deadly. But after years of being forced to drink dying blood, he is now part beast-a wild savage thing lurking beneath the surface. With war on the horizon, Leto is determined to help the Guardians of Ascension destroy the enemy who turned him into a monster. And theres only one woman who can help him. Grace Albion is certain that shes meant to be with Leto, but their future may be cut short by the impending battle. Now Grace must embrace her obsidian flame powers-and bind her powers with Letos-if theyre ever going to survive. With the fate of the world at stake, they must tap into powers they never knew they had, and unlock their deepest passions--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714166 While trying to help a restless spirit find peace by solving a long-forgotten murder, Piper Tucker and her childhood crush, Brady, discover that their passion is even more dangerous than their investigation. 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=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=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=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=1682631 In this poignant story of two parallel destinies, a young New York lawyer and his wife link their destinies forever in a follow-your-dream move to rural Wyoming. Thirty-eight years later a Manhattan publisher and a young Amish woman become irresistibly drawn together through her writing. Somehow these two remarkable relationships come together in unexpected and surprising ways, as lovers are lost, and find each other again. 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=1713738 Combat medic Vance Smith made a promise to a fallen officer: to treat the mans young daughter to an idyllic vacation at Beach House No. 9. One month, some sun and surf, a helmet list of activities to check off and Vance will move on. But the little girl hes expecting turns out to be a full-grown woman. With silky hair, big brown eyes and smelling sweetly of the cupcakes she makes for her mobile bakery, Layla Parker is irresistible. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713762 They are cursed by the gods, and war is their salvation. Love is their deliverance. For centuries, five legendary warriors have braved battles shoulder to shoulder. But now they must divide and conquer as lone champions against evil. Duncan, a scholar at heart, is drawn to an isolated abbey rumored to hold the answers to countering the terror unleashed by Duke Keirthan. Inside the cloistered walls lies the hidden collection of forbidden lore on dark magic. But the real key to the salvation Duncan seeks--both for the people of Agathia and his soul--is the abbess herself, Lady Lavinia. Hunted by the duke, who seeks to harvest her powers, Lavinia knows Duncan wants to help her. But can she trust the tortured warrior with her secrets? In the end, it is only by joining forces that they can save not only those they are sworn to protect but each other.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736355 Surviving the 2002 nightclub bombings in Bali, American adventure guide Jamie is haunted by traumatic memories, meets a range of colorful fellow survivors, and fears risking her heart when she finally reconnects with Gabe, the man who saved her from the blast. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732991 Driven by an old regret from his life as a successful doctor and family man, Kamal Punja journeys to his mothers native Africa to keep a childhood promise and confronts his unresolved mixed racial identity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702008 At the Kings request, Chieftian Alasdair MacDonald has sworn to preserve the peace in the Glen of Many Legends. Thought hes handsome and fearless, his warriors heart belongs only to his beloved land--until the fair sister of his oldest enemy shatters his defenses, branding his skin with a single touch, and sealing his fate with one stolen kiss...Lady Marjory Mackintosh will do anything to unite the warring clans, even seduce Alasdair MacDonald. She has loved the rugged Highlander since she first saw him and now, as temptation leads to surrender, Marjory dares to possess him, boy and soul. But a dangerous new menace enters the Glen, and he will stop at nothing to strip Alasdair of his honor--and the only woman who can claim his heart. [from back cover]. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703748 At La Maison des Sorcieres, the window display is an enchanted forest of sweets, a collection of conical hats delights the eye and the habitues nibble chocolate witches from fanciful mismatched china. While in their tiny blue kitchen, Magalie Chaudron and her two aunts stir wishes into bubbling pots of heavenly chocolat chaud. But no amount of wishing will rid them of interloper Philippe Lyonais, who has the gall to open one of his world famous pastry shops right down the street. Philippes creations seem to hold a magic of their own, drawing crowds of beautiful women to their little isle amidst the Seine, and tempting even Magalie to venture out of her ivory tower and take a chance, a taste...a kiss.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698374 Wanting to remarry when her health-care costs eat up all of her money, widow Cassie Jones enlists the grudging help of reclusive fellow patient Jack and devises a pragmatic but unconventional solution when dating proves unsuccessful. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714188 Rumor has it that the Earl of Deben, the most notorious rake in Londoon and in need of an heir, has set aside his penchant for married mistresses and turned his skilled hand to seducing innocents! But if Lord Deben expects Henrietta Gibson to respond to the click of his fingers he can think again. For she knows perfectly well why she should avoid gentlemen of his bad repute -- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704312 As an ancient kings favorite harem slave, Lilia committed the worst of all possible crimes: loving another man. When the king discovered her treason, her lover was sentenced to lose his soul and linger in eternal imprisonment, and Lilia herself was executed alongside her sisters. While they reincarnated through countless lifetimes, she lingered alone between worlds for thousands of years, waiting for the moment to rescue her beloved Demetrius. Now, that moment has come. Demetrius has broken free, but without his soul and in the thrall of the same high priest who betrayed them so long ago; he has become a ravaging demon, devoting himself solely to pleasure and power. Somehow Lilia must convince him to reclaim his humanity, to abandon the enemy tempting him to give in to his cruel desires - or her life will be lost alongside his, both of them condemned to eternal damnation, eternal isolation, their love lost one final and irrevocable time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732120 The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as the Matchbreaker, Henrietta Cynster has an uncanny skill in preventing ill-fated nuptials, not in falling victim to Cupids spell. But then she disrupts one match too many, she feels honor bound to help dashing James Glossup find a suitable bride for a marriage-of-convenience--a task infernally complicated by the undeniable, unquenchable attraction that flares between James and Henrietta, who continues to believe she will never fall.-- 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=1702007 In the social whirl of Regency England, Elizabeth Chudderley is at the top of every guest list, the life of every party, and the belle of every ball. But her friends and admirers would be stunned to know the truth: that the merriest widow in London is also the loneliest. Behind the gaiety and smiles lies a secret longing--for something, or someone, to whisk her away.... Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gamble--and seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brothers choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, delicious--and distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isnt quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity--when their hearts have needs of their own? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733216 For West Coast filmmaker Bobbi Gallagher, going back to Sultry Springs is a last resort. But with her career in tatters, a quick trip to her hometown might get her the footage she needs to salvage her reputation. She just cant let anything distract her again. Not even the gorgeous contractor her brother asked to watch over her. Golden boy Trey Lewis is a leading man if Bobbi ever saw one. Hes strong and confident and-- much to her delight-- usually shirtless. But if he thinks keeping his best friends baby sister out of trouble will be easy, he has no idea of the trouble in store for him -- from authors web page. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696546 Lily Harwood has always considered herself a good Christian lass but after years of serving the Waldon family and despite the fact that she loves them dearly, her life has grown increasingly difficult and frightening. Daily she watches Susan Waldons health deteriorate and with John Waldon away with the militia protecting them from attack by the French and Indians, Lily is responsible for the entire farmstead. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734940 Spunky Texas oil heiress Cassidy McClare, jilted of her fortune, pays a summer visit with her wealthy cousins in San Francisco to help her forget her heartache -- and meets handsome Jamie McKenna, a handsome pauper looking to marry well. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704755 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694783 Seventeen-year-old Unni has done something terrible. The only clue to his actions lies in a comic strip he has drawn, which has fallen into the hands of his father Ousep - a nocturnal anarchist with a wife who is fantasizing about his early death. Ousep begins investigating the extraordinary life of his son, but as he circles closer and closer to the truth, he unravels a secret that shakes his family to the core. Set in Madras in the 1990s, where every adolescent male is preparing for the toughest exam in the world, this is a powerful and darkly comic story involving an alcoholics probe into the minds of the sober, an adolescent cartoonists dangerous interpretation of absolute truth, an inner circle of talented schizophrenics and the pure love of a 12-year-old boy for a beautiful girl. 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=1676228 D. J. Monroe had to be at the very top of her game. It was her job and her life to teach people how to defend themselves. How could she protect others if she wasnt the best trained, the most skilled fighter? How could she protect herself? So when military expert Quinn Reynolds defeated her, she vowed to give him whatever he wanted in exchange for his instruction. And yet he wanted the one thing D.J. wasnt prepared to give-herself. He asked too many questions. Made her feel too much. He recognized too many of her defenses. Then one by one, he broke them all down-and promised to be there to pick up the pieces--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=1711751 Its been five years since their parents were murdered. Twin sisters Shia and Leigh are trying to readjust to life, while caring for their baby sister Remi. With the exception of Leighs angry, dramatic mood swings every now and then, everything seems to be going great. That is until Demetri, the mysterious stranger, enters their midst, and falls right in the path of the newly single Shia. After dating Trent for so long, she is looking for a man to treat her like a queen, and Demetri is heaven sent...until inexplicable things begin to happen. When one of her sisters goes missing, and was last seen with Trent and Demetri, Shia suddenly realizes no one is who they appear to be. The seemingly normal world she and her sisters recreated is destroyed. Shia begins to realize that her parents past deeds are coming back to haunt them all and no one can be trusted.--P. [4] of cover. 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=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=1702016 When Justine Hoffman was born her mother cast a spell to protect her from heartbreak, and as a result, she is incapable of falling in love. Eventually Justines irrepressible curiosity--and her wish to lead a normal life--get the better of her, and she finds a way to temporarily block the enchantment. However, when Justine meets the mysterious Jason Black, she accidentally unleashes a storm of desire and danger that will threaten everything she holds dear...and together Justine and Jason discover that love is the most powerful magic of all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694696 Adam Desantis is back-bruised, battle-weary and sexier than ever! Not that Brooke Thalberg is in the market. The beautiful cowgirl of Silver Creek Ranch needs a cowboy for hire, not a boyfriend-though the gaggle of grandmas at the Widows Boardinghouse thinks otherwise. But from the moment she finds herself in Adams arms, shes shocked to discover she may just want more. Adam knows its crazy to tangle with Brooke, especially with the memories that still haunt him, and the warm welcome her family has given him. But he finds himself in a fix, because tender-loving Brooke is so much more woman than he ever imagined. Can a soldier battling demons give her the love she clearly deserves?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698244 Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady Beatrices predatory servants and--with Lady Beatrices eager cooperation--the four young ladies become her nieces, neatly eliminating the threat of disaster for all concerned! Its the perfect situation, until Lady Beatrices dashing and arrogant nephew, Max, Lord Davenham, returns from the Orient--and discovers an impostor running his household. A romantic entanglement was never the plan for these stubborn, passionate opponents--but falling in love may be as inevitable as the falling of autumn leaves.-- P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734824 For centuries, Ivak Sigurdsson has served the archangel Michael as a vangel -- a viking vampire angel. Ready to demonstrate that he is more than just a libidinous heartbreaker, he agrees to help lawyer Gabrielle Sonnier. But while her problems are in need of serious attention, so is their attraction for one another.--Amazon.com. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1604555 After being dumped by his wife, former good guy Travis Wayne Highgate decides to become a player and has the time of his life until he realizes that his wife is the one he should have fought to keep by his side in the first place. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1522503 A spirited woman survives the sinking of the Titanic only to find herself embroiled in the tumultuous aftermath of that great tragedy. Tess is one of the last people to escape into a lifeboat. When an enterprising reporter turns her employer, Lady Duff Gordon, into an object of scorn, Tess is torn between loyalty and the truth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554877 Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up, she never expected to see him again. Nine years later, the beautiful assistant U.S. attorney finds herself face to face with Kyle in a courtroom--and still wildly attracted to him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1518842 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1518688 When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be--until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago to a Burmese woman they have never heard of. Intent on solving the mystery and coming to terms with her fathers past, Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and passion that will reaffirm the listeners belief in the power of love to move mountains. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678519 Christmas approaches. Three sets of people make their way to Amsterdam... Alan, divorced, travels to Amsterdam to see a Bob Dylan concert - unaware that he will be accompanied by his troubled teenage son, Jack. Karen, a single mother, struggles to give her daughter the best wedding possible, working as a carer and cleaning offices. However, on the plane with her daughters hen party, shell question her life of sacrifices. Meanwhile middle-aged couple Marion and Richard are also on their way, celebrating Marions birthday. But her anxieties over age, motherhood and desire influence a decision that could change the course of their marriage. And in Amsterdam their lives are transfigured as they encounter the complexities of love in a city that challenges what has gone before. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670889 When she is rescued from a union to a violent man by Duncan, the warrior who broke her heart, Moira, who will do anything to protect her son, finds it hard to resist this man who is her only hope as passion and danger draw them even closer together. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622732 When bullying threatens to destroy a teens life, painful memories resurface for dedicated high school teacher Laura Reed and pediatrician J.C. Fullerton. With the support of the Sweet Magnolias, they bring the town together to ensure that a promising students future isnt ruined. And to establish once and for all that bullying has no place in Serenity, South Carolina. Both J.C.s and Lauras passion for the cause is deeply personal, and their growing feelings for each other are just as strong. But with so many secrets hurts to overcome, can these two vulnerable lovers find the strength to believe in happily ever after?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615976 Newly widowed, Daisy Craigmore decides to lead a life of debauchery until the discovery of a dead body leads her to Ian, a werewolf who tempts her like no other, and as they investigate this strange case, they must decide just how much they are wiling to risk for love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1558391 Devon Carter was her first; now newly wed Ashley wants their passion to last. But her dreams of true love are crushed by the discovery that their marriage is another of Daddys business deals. Her strategy: act the part of perfect wife and make Devon love her. But Devon misses the bubbly, no-holds-barred woman his wife used to be. Who is this Ashley with the steely demeanor of a society wife? And will he find a way to rekindle the fire in her eyes--especially now that shes pregnant?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1569082 In this tale that explores the themes of class, womens rights and domestic abuse in the 1970s American South, the author returns to her classic Southern setting in the Isle of Palms with the sequel to her novel The Beach House. She weaves together issues of class, womens rights, and domestic abuse set in the tumultuous South during the 1970s as she tells the story of Olivia, Lovie Rutledge, the mother from The Beach House. As Lovie sits on the porch of her charming beach house and looks out over the ocean, the old woman reflects on the difficult choices she made in many years earlier, during the summer that changed her life. In 1974, at thirty-nine years old, Lovie hosts a formal dinner party for her unappreciative husband in their lovely home in a neighborhood of privilege in Charleston. The following morning she takes her two children to a nearby barrier island where her family has a modest beach cottage. Behind closed doors, and exhausted from keeping up appearances, her husbands infidelity and his withering, disdainful looks, she can only find solace and happiness at the beach. But when a handsome biologist arrives to research the status of nesting turtles, a project that is Lovies passion, she finds herself falling in love over the course of the summer, with devastating consequences. This novel is a tale of marriage, resilience, and one womans private strength. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1548555 One dress. Four women. An amazing destiny. Charlotte Malone is getting married. Yet all is not settled in the heart of Birminghams chic bridal boutique owner. Charlotte can dress any bride to perfection-except herself. When she discovers a vintage mint-condition wedding gown in a battered old trunk, Charlotte embarks on a passionate journey to discover the women who wore the gown before her. Emily in 1912. Mary in 1939. And Hillary in 1968. Each woman teaches Charlotte something about love in her own unique way. Woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlottes heritage, the power of faith, and the beauty of finding true love-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1665417 The Montgomery brothers have been the talk of Boonsboro, ever since they decided to renovate the old Inn into an intimate and handsome new Bed and Breakfast. Beckett and Owen have both found love in the process, but what of Ryder, the third Montgomery brother? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1672174 It takes a special kind of hero to be a smoke jumper. To take the greatest risks. To live or die in the raging heat of the moment. And it takes a special kind of woman to love him ... Where Theres Smoke ... For Jack Donovan, smoke jumping is a way of life. He lives for the adrenaline rush - the thrill of flying over the burning California hills, the intensity of diving straight into the inferno, the glory of taming the forces of nature. Love is a distant ember compared to the feeling he gets fighting fires - until an emergency call from his hometown brings him face to face with the one woman he cant forget ... Theres Fire ... Lily never got over the handsome rogue who once kissed her senseless - and then left. She vowed she was done with love-em-and-leave-em men and small town life. Until a series of malicious fires set by a stalker has her running home to hide. Now, their summer is heating up as Jack fights to save her from the stalkers fiery threats and to convince her to give the passion between them a second chance -- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1479981 For Olivia Lytton, betrothal to the Duke of Canterwick-- hardly a Prince Charming-- feels more like a curse than a happily-ever-after. At least his noble status will help her sister, Georgiana, secure an engagement with the brooding, handsome Tarquin, Duke of Sconce, a perfect match for her in every way-- every way but one. Tarquin has fallen in love with Olivia. Quin never puts passion before reason. And reason says that Georgiana is his ideal bride. But the sensual, fiery, strong-willed Olivia ignites an unknown longing in him-- a desire they are both powerless to resist. When a scandalous affair begins, they risk losing everything-- Olivias engagement, her sisters friendship, and their own fragile love. Only one thing can save them-- and it awaits in the bedroom, where a magnificent mattress holds life-changing answers to the greatest romantic riddle of all.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1556863 In this irresistibly seductive Lords of the Underworld adventure, an immortal warriors desire for the wrong woman may ignite the biggest war the heavens have ever witnessed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684384 Maura Mahoneys quiet routine as accountant and acting manager at Cherry Lane retirement community is turned upside down when Jesse Blue, a bad boy on a Harley, roars into her life. He has been sentenced to do community service at Cherry Lane. Maura, protective of the seniors, puts him to work in the garden, outside her office window, where she can keep an eye on him. Its an instant attraction of opposites. Though each believes the other is way out of their league, they cant prevent the increasingly steamy fantasies that obsess them. When those fantasies turn to reality, will it shatter their tenuous relationship? Or will they discover that in fact theyre not as different as they thought and they can surmount the barriers between them and find a deep, lasting love? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554567 Arriving in Texas to claim the rundown ranch left to her by her father, out-of-work wedding planner Mariah Callahan finds an encounter with cowboy Joe Daniels stirring her guilt, her heartstrings, and her cowgirl roots. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1523584 For years, the memory of a deadly bombing at Kings Cross has haunted brilliant Scotland Yard detective Zeno Zak Kennedy. In London, 1887, his investigation zeroes in on a ring of aristocratic rebels campaigning for Irish revolution, and pulls him into the arms of free-spirited Cassandra St. Cloud, an impressionist painter with very modern ideas about life and love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554180 After German Luftwaffe bomb London, Maggie Hope--trained in math and code breaking, but only able to find a job as Winston Churchills secretary--uses the access her position demands to try to unravel an assassinate plot. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696664 Being a Navy SEAL means everything to John Red Jack Roaker, but a mission gone wrong has left his buddy dead, his memory spotty, and his world turned upside down. His career as a SEAL is threatened unless Dr. Laurie Smiths unconventional methods of therapy can help him. Lauries father was a SEAL-and she knows exactly what the personal cost can be. She cant resist trying everything to help this man, and not only because she finds him as sexy as he is honorable.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1556858 After her husbands tragic death, Leigh Kelly arrives on Whidbey Island determined to start over. Yet the tiny town of Chimney Rock is not as peaceful as it seems. Women have been disappearing, and Leigh cant shake the feeling that shes being watched . . . especially at night. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714485 Cecelia has loved Jonah forever, but shes no fool. His attentions are motivated not by passion but by her generous dowry - and his thirst for vengeance against her brother. Yet when Jonah risks everything to protect her from her brothers crazy fury, Cecelia dares to hope true love is within her reach at last. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1594894 Meet the Harcourts of Chevy Chase, Maryland. A respectable middle-class, middle-age, mixed-race couple, Harold and Forsythia have four eminently marriageable daughters-or so their mother believes. Forsythia named her girls after Windsor royals in the hopes that one day each would find her true prince. But princes are far from the mind of their second-born daughter, Elizabeth (AKA Bliss), who, in the aftermath of a messy divorce, has moved back home and thrown herself into earning her PhD. All that changes when a Bachelorette-style reality television show called The Virgin takes Blisss younger sister Diana as its star. Though she fights it at first, Bliss cant help but be drawn into the romantic drama that ensues, forcing her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about love, her family, and herself.--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1564916 A woman who can divine the future through flowers discovers the darkest secrets of Scotland but demands justice for the murder of her husband before she will give the information to the newly crowned Mary, Queen of Scots. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1576901 A wrong turn in a rainstorm leads Englisher Amelia Devries to Michael Hostetle, and the young Amishmans charming Old Order community of Hickory Hollow. Despite their very different backgrounds, Amelia and Michael both feel hemmed in by the expectations of others and struggle with how to find room for their own hopes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1565371 Years after leaving the Mennonite faith with her parents, the recently widowed Hannah Conroy returns to the simple life in Pleasant Valley with her toddler son to try and figure out where she truly belongs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622741 In the exquisite setting of Friday Harbor, Zoe Hoffman, an innkeeper who has all but given up on love, is attracted to Alex Nolan, a bitter and cynical man battling his demons with the help of a whiskey bottle, until he is visited by a mysterious ghost who is stuck in the Nolans Victorian house. All the ghost knows is that he loved a girl once. And Alex and Zoe hold the key to unlocking the mystery that keeps him trapped there. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1575346 Tired of playing it safe, nurse Mallory Quinn sets her sights on Ty Garrison, the mysterious new guy in town who has made it quite clear that hes just passing through, but when their explosive affair turns into something more, these unlikely lovers must make a difficult decision.