Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=7517+4294966969 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732040 Fallon, the Marchioness of Mystery, is a celebrated courtesan with her finger on the pulse of high society. Shes adored by men, hated by their wives. No one knows anything about her past, and she plans to keep it that way. Warrick Fitzhugh will do anything to protect his compatriots in the Foreign Office, including seduce Fallon, who he thinks can lead him to the deadliest crime lord in London. He knows hes putting his life on the line. To Warricks shock, Fallon is not who he thinks she is, and the secrets shes keeping are exactly what make her his hearts desire -- from authors web page. 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=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=1734632 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1745462 After surviving a lightning strike, Kiya Mortenson takes a job as a nanny to five pugs in the Oregon wilderness where she meets Peter Faa, who, a member of the Watch tracking a murderer and his own estranged family of Travellers, changes her life forever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743378 Former actress Meg Barnes used to have it all: tony Beverly Hills address, Amex Black card, Manolos for every day of the month. Not to mention a career as a popular TV detective that made her glittering life possible. But her lifestyle of the rich and famous has turned into a reality show for d-listed starlets. Lost in her Louboutins, she has one man to thank: her con man of a husband. Handsome FBI agent Jack Mitchell knows a suspect when he sees one-- even if shes as beautiful and gutsy as Meg. Megs ex made off with half of Hollywoods wealth in an epic real estate scam. And Jack thinks Meg may have been involved. Determined to prove her innocence Meg teams up with her quirky, movie-mad best friend to track down her fugitive husband and exact justice. But getting her life, and her career, back on track is harder than auditioning for Spielberg. Especially when her life is threatened. Meg has to trust Jack, the man who may want her behind bars-- or as his leading lady for life -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731966 Matt Coleman always figured at this point in his life, hed be settled down with a family. Since his ex split for the big city, though, no way will he give anyone else the chance to drop-kick his heart. Physical pleasure? Hell, yeah, hell take-and give-with gusto, but nothing more. Hope Meridan is working long hours to hold on to her new quilt shop, going it alone since her sister/business partner ran off. Sex? Right, like shes got the time. Not that she doesnt have the occasional dirty fantasy about Matt. Fat chance hed dream of knocking boots with her-the younger sister of the woman who dumped him. Nope, shell just have to settle for the F-word. Friends would be far easier if there wasnt something combustible going on between them. And when casual interest starts to grow into something more, their tenuous bond strengthens in the heat of desire. But it may not survive the hurricane-force arrival of the last person either of them ever wanted to see again. 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=1704429 Mute fledgling witch Morgana is married for her safety to a kind farmer in the mountains of Wales before she is targeted by townspeople who are being manipulated by a dark force that compels Morgana to harness her powers. 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=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=1743446 Waking up in a modern London hospital 200 years after meeting his death on a Napoleonic battlefield, Nick Falcott is indoctrinated into a time-traveling society and returned to the side of a woman he loves to reclaim a vital talisman, a mission that places the fate of the future in his hands. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716391 When wolf shifter Taryn Warner first encounters Trey Coleman, an alpha wolf shes determined to resist his charms. Trey, who was only fourteen when he defeated his own father in a duel, winning the right to be alpha of his pack, cant have anything to offer the talented healer besides trouble. Taryn finds herself drawn in by Treys forceful demeanor and eyes, and she eventually agrees to enter an alliance with him. Can the two of them convince their packs that theyve chosen each other as mates? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729567 Meredith longs to hear the sound of her husbands voice, to know that he arrived safely in Indiana, and to share her big news. Instead of the call shes waiting for, Meredith receives news that tears her heart to shreds and leaves her in a dark pit of despair. 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=1715679 When she inherits her estranged fathers ranch, Meg Stanford, determined to face down the ghosts of her past, finds safety in the arms of her neighbor, sexy veterinarian Jake Conway, after a series of break-ins have her fearing for her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681947 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=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=1735910 Rocky Monroes bad luck is legendary. So it stands to reason that during a quick trip to New York on behalf of the Cupcake Lovers forthcoming book, she winds up in the arms of the one man she never wants to see again. So what if hes also the man she cant stop dreaming about? Mouth-watering Jayce Bello has always been Rockys biggest mistake, and shes not going to let history repeat itself...unless she gets a new taste of his delicious kisses. When Jayce Bello left Sugar Creek ten years ago, it was the right thing to do--for him and for Rocky, his best friends little sister. But one passionate night with gorgeous, reckless Rocky is enough to prove that shes the missing ingredient in his happiness. Now, with scandalous secrets souring the sweetness of the Cupcake Lovers club, Jayce needs to convince Rocky that their love is something to savor...--P. [4] of cover. 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=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=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=1739227 On the one-year anniversary of their grandmothers death, four cousins converge on beautiful Colorado Springs to fulfill the terms of her will, piecing together a quilt--and their fractured family, too. After growing up in poverty, Carla has returned to the scene of her childhood, where all was well. And the man who loves her back home fears she may never return. Zoe dumped her high school sweetheart on her way out of town. So its poetic justice that he rescues her when her car breaks down on her way back--. Danni runs into her old love in the airport, a man from whom shed parted when their careers diverged. Neither knows the others career--and heart--is about to change. Career-driven Eve returns to honor her beloved grandmother, but during her stay her quilt squares are stolen. The hotel detective says hes on the case, but hes not moving fast enough. Can lives broken be mended again? Perhaps there is mercy in these old threads--.--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=1711913 Gibson de La Vega is the Bringer, one of the Alphas right-hand cats. After a contentious meeting with another jamboree, hes shot. Mia saves his life and Gibson learns shes a Porter, a family his own harrmed half a century beore. But as the two look for the would-be killers, attraction grows. 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=1693923 Celeste and Jesse have been best friends since they can remember. High school sweethearts, they eventually got married--and now theyre getting divorced. While their friends dont think the couple can stay friends after the divorce, Celeste and Jesse are determined to prove them wrong. But when Jesse begins dating again, Celeste finds it harder to move on than she thought it would be. 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=1735828 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1686117 In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735989 In 1898, a woman forsakes the comfort of home and family for a love that takes her to a remote lighthouse on the wild coast of California. What she finds at the edge of the earth, hidden between the sea and the fog, will change her life irrevocably--Dust jacket flap. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735951 When she meets the mysterious Michael, Mary discovers that she has been reincarnated and must once again save the world from the Deceiver, but she faces some hard choices after remembering that Michael killed her in her last life. 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=1711723 Saloon girl Violet LeFarge must convince former Texas Ranger Travis Prescott to escort her and four abandoned orphans safely to Texas where she hopes to start a new life with him and her newfound charges. 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=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=1739491 After Queenie Wake is dismissed from her restaurant job, she returns to North Star to cook meals for death row inmates. Hopeful that the bad memories of her late mother and promiscuous sister (now the mother of the captain of the high school football team) have been forgotten by the locals, Queenie discovers that some people cant be forgotten--heartbreaker Everett Coburn--her old high-school sweetheart. When secrets from the past emerge, will Queenie be able to stick by her family or will she leave home again?--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716193 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1745172 Since coming to Enchantment, New Mexico everything in Daire Santos life has changed. And not all for the better. While shes come to accept and embrace her new powers as a Soul Seeker, Daire struggles with the responsibility she holds navigating between the worlds of the living and the dead-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1697984 Julies missing. You have to get her back. The minute he got the message, undercover agent Logan Quinn sprang into action. Getting Juliana James out of Mexico alive was the Elite Ops covert agents only priority. But once the senators daughter was safely back in their Mississippi hometown, Logan had a new mission: to get another chance with the woman he couldnt lose again. Juliana had never forgotten the day, ten years ago, when Logan left her heart in pieces. Now he was back in her life, sworn to protect her from the ruthless weapons dealer who wanted her dead. As passion blindsided her--and she was once again thrust into danger--Julie realized how much shed risk for one more day in Logans arms--Publisher. 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=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=1744487 Kris is derailed from her life when she is drugged by a small-time thief. She is unknowingly drawn into the life cycle of a presence that permeates the microscopic world, moving to nematodes, plant life, livestock, and back again. Along the way, she finds another being-a familiar, who is equally consumed by the mysterious presence. The two search urgently for a place of safety within each other as they struggle to assemble the loose fragments of their wrecked lives. 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=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=1736017 I was raised to do the right thing. But to my family that means staying safe behind the walls of human society. To be a respectable metalmage and never put myself at risk. But the treaty is faltering. And if it fails, nothing is safe. To help save the city and everyone I care about, I will use whatever means I can to ensure the negotiations to renew the treaty are successful--even if that means forging an alliance with a man who is the very opposite of the right thing...Fen is trouble. Wild. He would rather bind himself in iron and drink himself into oblivion than learn to master the visions that come to him. Those visions might just hold the key to peace, and it seems that my power might hold the key to his control--if I can keep it around him...--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=1739483 One of the best interrogators in the business, Rock Babineaux, on the run from his own government when a job goes horribly wrong, races against time to clear his name with the help of Vanessa Cordero, who believes in his innocence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704062 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=1705498 Former Senator Selina Meyer was a charismatic leader and a rising star in her party with her eye on the White House, then she became Vice President. VEEP follows the whirlwind day-to day existence of Vice President Meyer as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life, and defends the Presidents interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the Chief Executive. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1722572 With his family gone and the world nothing more than ash, thanks to The Change, Wyatt is ready to give up until he meets Remington Truth. Faced with zombies, the Strangers, and the desolation of the crumbled world around them, Wyatt and Remy find something more than comfort in one another, something that may be worth fighting for. 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=1703719 Join bestselling authors Jennifer Crusie, Victoria Dahl and Shannon Stacey for three SEXY stories about finding the one you love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716126 Ali and his son depart Belgium for Antibes to reside with his sister and her husband. Alis connection with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, intensifies when she endures a horrific accident. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744474 Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, season five goes deep into the battle between the Vampire Authority and vampire fundamentalists: a political power play whose outcome could decide not only the fate of Sookie and her Bon Temps friends, but of all human existence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702017 Determined to create some sort of unity between the humans and the Others in the wake of the Magisters rampage, witch and PR guru Molly Ryan teams up with Gage Garrity to fight the good fight until their battle takes a passionate turn, which could be their undoing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681954 Torn with guilt over their failed escapade, the bookworm visits the rejects home. In having no real reason to rebel other than feeling the emptiness of life with particular acuity, Sawa Nakamura emerges, oddly enough, as the noblest and purest of manga heroines -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1686144 Local librarian Emily Tomlinson must confront a long-hidden secret when someone from her past appears in the Texas town, while new lawyer Rick Matheson must protect himself from attempts on his life while he contemplates a new-found, and maybe true, love. 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=1734899 Gifted with the ability to see the future, Lady Olympia Wherlocke teams up with Lord Brant Mallam to save his sister from an arranged marriage orchestrated by his cold, calculating mother until their clever plan works a little too perfectly, revealing the sins of their pasts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735913 To regain control of his fractured clan Robert Matheson must take Lilidh MacLerie hostage as a bargaining tool. But Lilidh is no ordinary captive. Shes the woman he once loved--and rejected. Robs touch is etched permanently into her memory and, unaware that he was forced to repudiate their love, Lilidh has never forgotten the man who broke her heart all those years ago. Now, looking into the eyes of her captor, she no longer recognizes this fearsome leader. She should be afraid--theres no telling what he will do. But something about him excites and unnerves her in equal measure. 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=1739406 An ex-WWII GI, Ken returns home after hes paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veterans hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fianc and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo, and Angel, begin to pull him out of his spiritual miasma. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698367 After eighteen years of marriage, Kathy Walker has settled into a pattern of comfortable routines--ferrying her two teenagers between soccer practice and piano lessons, running a film production business with her husband, Robert, and taking care of the beautiful Boston home they share. Then one day, Kathy discovers a suspicious number on her husbands phone. Six years before, Kathy accused Robert of infidelity--a charge he vehemently denied--and almost destroyed their marriage in the process. Now Kathy must decide whether to follow her suspicions at the risk of losing everything, or trust the man with whom shes entwined her past, present, and future. As she grapples with that choice, she is confronted with surprising truths not just about her relationship, but about her friends, family, and her own motivations.--from cover, p. [4] 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=1715658 Even during a truce, Dr. Petra Robichaud has her hands full as the M*A*S*H surgeon to an army of warring gods-- especially when Medusa herself turns up pregnant. Petra has no idea what to expect when a gorgons expecting, but she wont let it turn her to stone. As the healer-hero of an ancient prophesy, its Petras job to keep the peace. But as the lover to a warrior demi-god, she knows how impossible some jobs can be. Commander Galen is sexy, strong, and sworn to lead his team to hell and back. But when he announces to Petra that he can no longer risk her life for his love, the doctor is on her own-- Until a mysterious new entity-- in the form of a hot-blooded male-- enters the picture. Can he be trusted? Can he be resisted? Meanwhile, an oracle delivers another prophesy that places Petra back on the frontlines with the man she may be bound to for eternity-- in love, or in war 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=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=1735345 When the daughter of a world-renouned scientist discovers her fathers companys secret experiments on werewolves, she sets out to free the creatures, only to be stopped by a handsome federal agent who may or may not be involved with the project. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695136 Nursed back to health by the Master Wizards son, Anton, after nearly being killed on the battlefield, vampire soldier Tyra is drawn to her savior but is unable to trust her feelings for this mysterious wizard who, harboring a violent secret, might be using her to get revenge on his father. 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=1733147 As leader of his clan, Black Rob Brunson has earned every dark syllable of his name. But, having taken hostage his enemys daughter in a fierce act of rebellion, he is tormented by feelings of guilt and torn apart with the growing need to protect her--and seduce her! Stella Storwick feels Robs disdain from the first. Then slowly she starts to see behind his eyes to a man in turmoil. Something he has no words for, something that can only be captured in a heart-wrenching kiss? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732039 An avid gamer, Jamie Marten loves to escape into online adventure. But when she falls through an antique mirror into a lavish bedchamber 200 years in the past, she realizes she may have escaped a little too far. Micah Axelby, Earl of Dunnington, has just kicked one mistress out of his bed, and isnt looking to fill it with another, least of all this sassy, nearly naked woman who claims to be from the future. Yet something about her is undeniably enticing. Jamie and Micah are worlds apart. Hes a peer of the realm. She can barely make rent. Shes wi-fi. Hes horse-drawn. But soon the pair will do anything to avoid a Game Over -- Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706189 Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits--smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705434 When horse breeder Sara Shield encounters Jerden Morokovitz riding naked and bareback, shes stunned by the magnificence of both man and stallion. But Sara came to Terra Minor hoping to get away from all the men. The murder of Jerdens lover by a deranged woman has left this former star attraction of the Zetithian Palace brothel shattered in mind and body. Jerden is sure that Sara can heal his anguish-- but not unless he can find the key to her heart--P. [4] of cover. 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=1739430 Agoraphobic Em Moore is the writing half of a biography team. Her partner, Teddy, does the schmoozing. When Teddy dies, Em is devastated, alone in a world she doesnt understand. The only way she can honor his memory is to finish their current book, an autobiography of director Garrett Malcolm. She finds Malcolm friendlier and far sexier than she had imagined. But Em senses trouble between Malcolm and one of his former stars, and she hears whispers of skeletons in the Malcolm family closet. 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=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=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=1693846 An angel comes to earth to answer the prayers of a struggling young bishop. 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=1713388 One of the worlds most famous love stories and half a century of Russian history come to life in this adaptation of Pasternaks masterpiece. War and revolution bring poet and physician Yury Zhivago together with the beautiful Lara, his muse and all-consuming passion. But both are hunted, Yury by guilt over his betrayal of Tonya, his beloved wife, and Lara by fear of Komarovsky, the powerful man who means to have her any way he can. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715286 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713737 Faith Holland left her hometown after being jilted at the altar. Now a little older and wiser, shes ready to return to the Blue Heron Winery, her familys vineyard, to confront the ghosts of her past. ... Like Levi Cooper, the local police chief--and best friend of her former fianc. Theres a lot about Levi that Faith never noticed, and its not just those deep green eyes. The only catch is shes having a hard time forgetting that he helped ruin her wedding all those years ago. If she can find a minute amidst all her family drama to stop and smell the ros, she just might find a reason to stay at Blue Heron, and finish that walk down the aisle--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=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=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=1735988 Sybellas duty as Deaths assassin in 15th-century France forces her return home to the personal hell that she had finally escaped. Love and romance, history and magic, vengeance and salvation converge in this sequel to Grave Mercy-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734553 A centuries-old bust of an evil, demonic man was stolen from a New Orleans grave. Its current owner shows up at Danni Caffertys antiques shop, but before Danni can buy the statue, it disappears and the owner is found dead. Michael Quinn, a private investigator, believes that the right thing to do is to find and destroy this object weighted with malevolent powers. He and Danni follow it through sultry nights to hidden places in the French Quarter and secret ceremonies on abandoned plantations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715418 Ella and Micha have been best friends since they were kids. But one tragic night shatters their friendship and their lives forever. Ella fears everything she worked so hard to bury since then might resurface, especially with Micha living right next door. Micha is sexy, smart, confident, and can get under Ellas skin like no one else can. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. And he is determined to bring his best friend, and the girl he loves back, no matter what it takes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1686172 Though Willow Pierce has moved forward since her husband died two years ago, she cant ignore her sixth sense that Jack is alive. When newcomer Con Russo comes to town, Willow is convinced hes Jack. Shed never forget his eyes. Willow is determined to learn the truth about Cons identity-even if it means brazenly seducing him. Secret agent Jack Pierce was almost killed in an explosion that left him severely disfigured. Thanks to reconstructive surgery, he has a new face and a new life. But when the terrorist who tried to assassinate him suspects hes still alive, Jacks forced to go undercover-and destroy him for good. But before he can complete his mission, he must protect the only woman hes ever loved--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684668 As an emergency paramedic, Lauren Boyer is dedicated and highly capable. Until an earthquake strikes, trapping her beneath the freeway with a group of strangers, including Iraq war veteran Garrett Wright. Handsome and take-charge Garrett aids Lauren in her rescue efforts, even as the steely look in his eyes seems to hide dark secrets. When a gang of escaped convicts goes on the attack, Garretts bravery makes him more than a courageous bystander to Lauren. If they can save the others before time runs out, maybe, just maybe, they can explore the fire igniting between them, if the truth about who he really is doesnt pull them apart forever--P. [4] of cover. 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=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=1739396 The complete seventh and final season of the award-winning comedy. As Jack schemes to take control of KableTown or sink the whole company trying, Liz strives to balance her uncharacteristically blissful personal life with the constant chaos of her career. Even with Kenneth Parcell, life-long NBC devotee, around to tend to TGS lovable misfit stars Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney, mayhem ensues with a season of thirteen episodes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739249 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743374 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Considered the plain, clever one in her family, Lady Cressida Armstrong knows her father has given up on her ever marrying. But who needs a husband when science is the only thing to set Cressies pulse racing? Disillusioned artist Giovanni di Matteo is setting the ton abuzz with his expertly executed portraits. Once his art was inspired; now its only technique. Until he meets Cressie...Challenging, intelligent and yet insecure, Cressie is the one whose face and body he dreams of capturing on canvas. In the enclosed, intimate world of his studio, Giovanni rediscovers his passion as he awakens hers.--P. [4] of cover.