The Substitute

The Substitute

Author: Denise Grover Swank

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-01-21

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9781500714321

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Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it's time to come clean--a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her. With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she's completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane--a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume he's her fiancé. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break up convincing enough to appease her mother. Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real...and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?


The Baby Pact Trilogy Collection

The Baby Pact Trilogy Collection

Author: Rosa Swann

Publisher: Easily Distracted Media

Published: 2024-09-29

Total Pages: 727

ISBN-13:

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Of course, the one time you break your own strict ‘no private parties’ rule for two hot men, you realise they’re your fated mates after you’ve already bonded. Gail, a full-blood dragon Omega, has been hiding from other shifters for over half a decade, determined to choose his own path in life, even if that means working two jobs. During the day, he works at a bookstore and, in the evenings, he’s an exotic dancer. Everything is going fine, until two men start showing up at the club, their gaze on him intense, making him all hot and bothered. One night, they’ve got an interesting offer, which he knows he should reject, he really should... Lucien and Cyrus, an Alpha and a Beta, both wolves, have been together since they were young, a relationship condemned by shifter society. They’ve never felt the need to find themselves an Omega, happy with the lives they’ve built. To spice things up from time to time, they go clubbing and invite humans back to their place for a bit of ‘fun’. For the last couple of weeks, they’ve had their eyes on one human in particular, an elusive dancer at their new favourite club. They want him, even if it’s just for one night... One night turns into two, and into a big mess when Gail finds out that Lucien and Cyrus aren’t just shifters, but that the three of them are fated mates. With Gail’s family in town to pressure him into mating an Alpha of their choice (rich and from the ‘right family’, which Lucien and Cyrus aren’t) and Lucien’s father pushing Lucien to choose between taking a ‘proper’ Omega mate or for Cyrus to lose his job (but they will be ‘allowed’ to stay together), this new revelation should make things a lot easier. If it wasn’t for their families wanting things their way, or no way, which means that everything just got a whole lot more complicated... This is the full collection of all the books in The Baby Pact Trilogy which takes place in an Omegaverse world with shifters and mpreg (male-pregnancy). It also includes an extended epilogue which was previously available as a newsletter bonus. This trilogy may include any of these elements: steamy scenes, ‘I need tissues NOW’ moments, cries of ‘why, oh, why’ and cliffhangers that make you bite your nails (and curse the author).


The Wedding Pact

The Wedding Pact

Author: Katee Robert

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0349409684

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert continues her smoking-hot series about the O'Malleys - wealthy, powerful, and full of scandalous family secrets. Carrigan O'Malley has always known her arranged marriage would be more about power and prestige than passion. But after one taste of the hard-bodied, whiskey-voiced James Halloran, she's ruined for anyone else. Too bad James and his family are enemy number 1. Hallorans vs. O'Malleys - that's how it's always been. James should be thinking more about how to expand his family's empire instead of how silky Carrigan's skin is against his and how he can next get her into his bed. Those are dangerous thoughts. But not nearly as dangerous as he'll be if he can't get what he wants: Carrigan by his side for the rest of their lives.


The Marriage Pact

The Marriage Pact

Author: Michelle Richmond

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2017-07-25

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0804179867

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How far is too far when it comes to protecting your marriage? Find out in this relentlessly paced novel of psychological suspense for anyone who loved The Couple Next Door. “Ranks with The Stepford Wives and Gone Girl as a terrifying look at what it really means to say ‘I do.’”—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of The Switch Newlyweds Alice and Jake are a picture-perfect couple. Alice, once a singer in a well-known rock band, is now a successful lawyer. Jake is a partner in an up-and-coming psychology practice. Their life together holds endless possibilities. After receiving an enticing wedding gift from one of Alice’s prominent clients, they decide to join an exclusive and mysterious group known only as The Pact. The goal of The Pact seems simple: to keep marriages happy and intact. And most of its rules make sense. Always answer the phone when your spouse calls. Exchange thoughtful gifts monthly. Plan a trip together once per quarter. . . . Never mention The Pact to anyone. Alice and Jake are initially seduced by the glamorous parties, the sense of community, their widening social circle of like-minded couples. And then one of them breaks the rules. The young lovers are about to discover that for adherents to The Pact, membership, like marriage, is for life. And The Pact will go to any lengths to enforce that rule. For Jake and Alice, the marriage of their dreams is about to become their worst nightmare. Praise for The Marriage Pact “This fast-paced nail-biter goes in unpredictable directions. . . . It also raises thoughtful questions about individual agency and marital commitment. With strong writing, intriguing characters, and a compelling conceit, this psychological thriller seems destined for the top of summer reading lists. Recommended as a fresh voice for readers of Gillian Flynn or Ruth Ware.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Creepy and engrossing . . . [The Marriage Pact takes] readers deep into the heart of a marriage and exposes some of the darker drives, such as possession and control, that can lurk within even the most harmonious of unions.”—Booklist “Gripping, thought-provoking, and irresistible.”—Dean Koontz “Riveting psychological suspense! This book will keep you up all night, while making you second-guess everything you know and everyone you’ve ever loved.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Right Behind You


The Marriage Pledge

The Marriage Pledge

Author: Jean Oram

Publisher: Oram Productions

Published: 2018-10-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1928198376

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Sometimes platonic friends make the best spouses. Years ago ex-lovers and coworkers Moe and Amy agreed on a marriage pact—if they’re not married by thirty, the jaded duo will head down the aisle and start a family together. Tomorrow Amy hits the big Three-Oh. One marriage coming right up! The problem is, neither of them can afford help from a fertility clinic which means they’re going to have to start their family the old-fashioned way. Can these two friends withstand the pressures of baby-making as their minds begin to turn down avenues that are anything but platonic? And what will Amy do when she does the unthinkable and begins to fall for her husband of convenience? Find out in this sweet friends to lovers romance! It's a marriage of convenience romance you won't soon forget as this marriage pact heats up! Read the entire Veils and Vows series! The Promise (Devon and Olivia--prequel) The Surprise Wedding (Devon and Olivia) A Pinch of Commitment (Ethan and Lily) The Wedding Plan (Luke and Emma) Accidentally Married (Burke and Jill) The Marriage Pledge (Moe and Amy) Mail Order Soulmate (Zach and Catherine) "This book had it all...friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, interfering friends and relatives...plus lots of love, humor and deep friendship. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down!" --reader review from Cheryl H. "Plenty of funny and sexy moments in this best friends romantic comedy with a mystery." --reader review from Marie B. "This is one of the sweetest romances I have ever read ... This is my favorite in this series." --reader review from Renee.


The Terms of the Sicilian's Marriage

The Terms of the Sicilian's Marriage

Author: Louise Fuller

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2020-08-01

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1488068542

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A tycoon hungers for vengeance—but can he break the heart of his enemy’s innocent daughter? “You wanted to marry me, and you will.Only it will be on my terms . . . ” Vicenzu is surprised by Imma Buscetta, daughter of the rival who took everything from his family. His plan is to marry her for revenge, yet Imma’s beauty disarms this most nonchalant of tycoons. But he will reclaim what’s rightfully his. Innocent, stifled Imma throws caution to the wind with Vicenzu. But after just one earth-shattering encounter, she’s stunned when he proposes! Until she learns his motives . . . If Vicenzu seeks vengeance from their union, she wants freedom. So begins the most passionate of negotiations . . .


A Baby to Bind His Innocent

A Baby to Bind His Innocent

Author: Michelle Smart

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2020-07-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1867212765

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A marriage built on a lie…until her pregnancy test confirms the truth! Claudia Buscetta is swept off her feet by Ciro Trapani. Their wedding night is everything she dreamed of — but then she overhears Ciro’s confession: the marriage was his way of avenging his father. Heartbroken Claudia prepares to walk away from him forever…only to discover she’s pregnant! Driven Ciro is suddenly bound irrevocably to his enemy’s daughter! Claudia is far from the pampered ‘princess’ he imagined. And living with her sparks a fierce battle…between his quest for revenge and his burning desire for his wife! Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.


The Popularity Pact: School Squad

The Popularity Pact: School Squad

Author: Eileen Moskowitz-Palma

Publisher: Running Press Kids

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0762467479

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Two former best friends struggle to fit in and join the inner circles of middle school social life in this absorbing second entry of a duology about a resilient friendship, the pressure to conform, and the power of self-acceptance. Picking up where The Popularity Pact: Camp Clique left off, the second book in this exciting duology finds former best friends Bea and Maisy preparing for the new school year. Bea kept up her end of the bargain, getting Maisy "in" with the girls at camp. Now it's Maisy's turn to fulfill her promise to ingratiate Bea with the popular girls. When Bea is accepted into this new inner circle, she begins to lose sight of what true friendship is all about. As Bea seems prepared to sacrifice anything to be "cool," Maisy realizes there's more to life than hanging out with a bunch of mean girls. Can she convince Bea that the popularity pact was a mistake? Can these former friends find their way back to each other?


The Summer Sand Pact

The Summer Sand Pact

Author: Jessie Newton

Publisher: JEN Publishing

Published: 2020-10-22

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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These five best friends made a Summer Sand Pact as teens and have only kept it once or twice—until they reunite decades later and renew their agreement to meet in Five Island Cove every summer. Alice Kelton's marriage is in shambles, and while she's always thought she'd stay with her husband, after her last visit to the cove, she went back to the Hamptons and filed for divorce. She and her twins are moving to Rocky Ridge in Five Island Cove permanently, but she's not telling anyone. Robin's husband is in Alaska for the summer, and she's pretending she's okay. Eloise comes back to the cove every couple of weeks so she can see her new boyfriend, though she's growing tired of the distance between them. AJ broke up with her non-committal boyfriend, and she's happier, freer, and open to another relationship, even though she lives in Atlanta. Kelli brings her son to the cove this time, knowing her relationship with her husband is on the rocks and desperate to fix it. She plans to get some help from her sisterhood during the two weeks in the cove. When she's followed to the beach house where the other women and their children have gathered, Kelli learns a dangerous secret thirty years in the making that could completely undo all the progress she's made... Get ready for more secrets to come to light in Five Island Cove, and for these five women to show each other what it means to love and support someone through thick and thin.