kensington publishing aug 2019 (10 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kindrah has secretly been in love with her best friend, Amari, for a long time, even though both of them are involved with other people. Until now, she has kept her feelings a secret, but when she finds out that Amari is going to be a father with a person she has never liked, Kindrah is no longer willing to love him from the sidelines. She wants him, and she is willing to do whatever to have him. All hell breaks loose when Amari's girlfriend, Tanisha, finds out that her suspicions about Kindrah are correct. New York is known as the Big Apple, but is it big enough for both Kindrah and Tanisha once war is declared Will Amari decide to be with either, or will a new woman in his life steal his attention Get ready for a tale of lies, deceit, and murder that takes place among the women who have some kind of sick infatuation with Amari. It turns into a deadly game of fatal attraction mixed with obsessive behavior at its best. Sit back and enjoy this ride, and find out who will be the last woman standing as they fight to become the only one in Amari's life. Dorothy Brown-Newton entertains readers with twists and turns that you will never see coming! 464 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A master of her craft.' -Maggie Shayne London's diversions hold no charm for Roan Cabrera. Despite his reputation as a scoundrel, he's in high demand among the city's most eligible young women. And though their blood can quench his undying thirst, none of them can fill the emptiness in his centuries-old soul. He finds solace only in easing the pain of those near death-by helping them relive their most cherished memories ? The last thing Kathryn Winterbourne remembers is being struck by a carriage. When she awakens in a luxurious bed, she feels like she must have died and gone to heaven. But the man who has saved her is no angel. With his penetrating eyes, the darkly handsome Roan looks more like the devil himself. And when Kathryn is confronted with the truth about her mysterious hero, she'll have to decide whether to shutter her heart against him-or give in to the thrill of his love ? Praise for Amanda Ashley and Twilight Dreams 'A tender paranormal romance exploring love and family ties, and it's tinged with intrigue and vengeance. . . . This portrait of new love is sweet and endearing.' -Publishers Weekly 'Author Ashley is no stranger to paranormal romance ? Intriguing.' -Kirkus Reviews 'Master storyteller Amanda Ashley weaves a classic vampire tale of sensual, spine tingling suspense.'-Christine Feehan 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Among the New-new Order Amish of Oakland, Maryland, children bring precious hope, joy-and sometimes an unexpected second chance at love . . . For Amish widower Phillip Baker, providing for his family in the wake of his wife's death means back-breaking work and renewed dedication to his faith. Still, his strength can't help him relate to his little son's struggles. It seems a godsend when new doctor Emily White is able to treat Gabe's shyness and fear even as she helps heal him. But no matter how strongly Phillip is drawn to the caring Englisher from the city, their differences may be too great to overcome . . . Reeling from her own tragic loss, Emily keeps loneliness at bay through her clinic work. Somehow, though, Gabe and his gentle, sad-eyed father are making her want to risk opening her heart again. But can she find acceptance in their Plain world-and a way to turn their separate lives into a family forever . . . 400 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Lisa Jones Baker's heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams-and bring blessings to a new generation ? Anna King has a talent-and a secret. Like the birth mother she never knew, Anna is gifted at sketching and longs to study and teach art one day. Unbeknownst to her beloved adoptive family, she's even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college. Sketching isn't a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest. Only her family's farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans-and that's by accident ? The bishop's son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna's contest entry form. He can't imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Anna's spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences. Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities-and their hearts-complement one another. With Gott's guidance, can they forge the futures they desire-together 'The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes ? providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters' inner lives.' -Publishers Weekly on Rebecca's Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW 'A sweet tale. . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are.' -RT Book Reviews on Annie's Recipe 352 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Krissy Hancock and her pals are taking a coffee break-leaving their bookstore-café in Pine Hills, Ohio, and heading to a convention. But this road trip will be more dangerous than they expected ? Coffee lovers are gathering from far and wide at the hotel, and Krissy, Rita, and Vicki are excited. But some of the attendees may need to switch to decaf, as a public argument breaks out soon after they check in and then a flavor competition leads to bitter feelings. When the winner of the contest is beaned with a carafe full of café mocha, suspicions swirl-along with accusations of bribery. Was the dead man offering perks to the judges-or was something sinister going on in his personal life This case is going to keep Krissy up all night long ? 320 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens. They may be known for their big house, fancy cars, and lavish lifestyle, but that doesn't make them immune from some over-the-top drama.LC Duncan has run his successful car dealership in Jamaica, Queens for more than thirty years, but when the recession hits and the competition gets a little rough, some say it's time for him to retire. Palm trees and golf sound like fun, but LC still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Which one of his kids can he trust to run the family business Paris could give any supermodel a run for her money. When she walks in the room, all heads turn, but it's her anger issues and knack for getting into trouble that most people remember. She's much more dangerous than anyone gives her credit for--except, perhaps, her father.Orlando is the most obvious choice to lead the Duncans into the future. He has proven himself to be quite the businessman over the years; but sometimes, the most obvious choice isn't always the best choice. Harris Grant is married to LC's oldest daughter. In Harris's opinion, he's the most qualified to run the family business. Now he just needs to convince LC . . . and make sure no one discovers the secret he's been keeping.Harris isn't the only one with skeletons in the closet. The Duncan family has been keeping a secret of their own--a deep, dark secret that, if revealed, will shock the entire community. 528 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When three best friends decide to stretch their wings and revamp the local airport in small-town Haven, Georgia, the destination is laughter and love . . . Jade McKenzie left her high-society family's expectations behind when she came back to cozy Haven, and she's never been happier. But what's supposed to be a quick trip to Nashville for a cousin's wedding turns into a disaster when one of the airport's pilots offers to fly her there. One crash landing and a shared room later, and tattooed, bearded Cash Miller is standing in as her gorgeously unsuitable plus-one-and turning her on in ways she can't deny. But a relationship A real one That's definitely in the no-fly zone. Vincent 'Cash' Miller doesn't have much in the world, but he does have pride-and a strict policy not to let anyone trash-talk his friends, not even their mothers. Standing up for sexy, headstrong Jade comes naturally-but so does the bone-deep itch for her he's always wanted to scratch. Giving in to attraction is one thing, but commitment is another. So why does it feel like together, love might take them to breathtaking heights Praise for Jules Bennett and Stay with Me 'Jules Bennett has a gift for creating warm-hearted, emotional stories of love, friendship, and romance set in small towns readers will want to return to again and again.' -JoAnn Ross, New York Times bestselling author 'Readers will hope for Bennett to continue telling Haven's love stories.'-Publishers Weekly 352 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It s August in Goosebush, Massachusetts, and go-getter retiree Lilly Jayne and her youthful senior pals show no sign of slowing down during the lazy days of summer. But when murder mows over a pesky local, could a Garden Squad member be nurturing a deadly second act While Lilly digs into a town beautification project, her friend Tamara O Connor has greater concerns than well-pruned geraniums. The real-estate firm owner hasn t been shy about blaming perennial grouch Gladys Preston for thwarting her many attempts to sell off a beautiful beachside property. But accusations fly when Gladys is suddenly found dead and Tamara is caught standing over the body with a bloody weapon in her hand . . . As Tamara becomes the prime murder suspect, Lilly and the Garden Squad ladies set out to prove that someone planted the evidence. With a potpourri of alarming clues scattered around Goosebush, cracking this case means confronting a calculating culprit with a penchant for cutting down anyone who gets in the way . . . 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the history of New York City's underworld, there have been a host of criminal figures whose exploits have gone on to inspire. Their stories are told on street corners and in back alleys. One of them is Jonas Rafferty, known among friends and enemies alike as Wrath. Jonas, the only boy in a family of four children, came into the world under less than favorable conditions, and he has always been a fighter. From the neighborhood bullies to the stepfather who uses him and his siblings as punching bags, his life has always been one battle after another. At night, he would lay awake and dream of rising above his circumstances, and when he crosses paths with rogue homicide detective Louis 'Lou' Ceavers, he's offered a bargain that will change the course of his life. Detective Ceavers becomes like a guardian angel and surrogate father to Jonas, teaching him the game and guiding him in his quest for power. In a short time, Jonas goes from errand boy and street muscle to one of the most dangerous young men in the city, dubbed Wrath because of his violent exploits. His dreams are finally becoming reality, and Wrath feels like he's on his way to having everything he's ever dreamed of, until Alex, his childhood crush, comes home on break from college and gives him a glimpse of the one thing he's always craved more than money and power: love. Wrath begins to question himself and his decisions as he's drawn further away from the world he's created and deeper into the stable life he believes he could have with Alex. When Alex becomes pregnant, Wrath decides that being there for her and his unborn child are more important to him than power or money, but when he seeks to end his arrangement with the detective, he's taught the final lesson in his education: no bargain comes without a price.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embracing an improbable stretch of sobriety, unlicensed P.I. Duck Darley has proven himself stronger than the temptations that loom in the shadows of New York City. But the familiar pull of self-destruction lingers like garbage in July when Layla Soto, a sharp-tongued Park Avenue teenager with a family as screwed up as his own, presents a twisted missing-persons case he can't refuse . . . Layla saw video evidence of her billionaire father being abducted from their home-at the top of the tallest residential tower on earth. She suspects her grandmother, a Chinese social climber on husband number three, orchestrated the act to silence her only son. Duck agrees to investigate the hedge funder's disappearance, if only for the rush of a new thrill-and an excuse to reconcile with Cass Kimball, his leather-clad sometime partner who nearly got him killed . . . As the unlikely duo become immersed in a high-stakes ransom linked to the international drug trade and the delicate relations between the two most powerful nations on earth, survival means trusting no one. Because when confronting absolute power, certain forces will stop at nothing to bury the truth.