So many lovers had come and gone from the sexy Jared’s bed and Raven didn’t want to be just another passing fancy for him. And yet, when temptation finally came calling, would Raven be strong enough to hold back? A few months ago Raven had begun to fall in love with her best friend Jared Payne. Not that she dreamed she had a real chance with him. She’d seen the kind of women he’d been with and she didn’t pretend to come close. But did that keep her from dreaming? Foolishly, no. Now he was in a serious relationship that seemed to be going somewhere for the first time. Raven knew this would be her last chance to make her feelings known before she lost him for good. Or maybe it was wiser to keep things as they were. At least as his friend she could always have a place in his life, in his heart.
Duke is a man who lives for violence and Jesse doesn’t know if she should listen to her head or her heart. Jesse grew up with an abusive father and as a result she abhorred violence of any kind. When the sexy, enigmatic boxer, Duke Delaney wanders into the ER after a winning fight, sparks fly and she can’t deny the attraction. Both Jesse and Duke share share secret erotic fantasies each about the other. However it seems to Jesse she’s missed her chance, and she wonders if fate will give her another opportunity.
"Lisa Plumley does it again! A superb storyteller with that extra touch of magic, Lisa brings this romantic tale to life in each and every enchanting situation. Tender one moment, hilarious the next...not to be missed!" --Romance Communications Rock-A-Bye, My Baby No way! Chloe Carmichael vowed long ago to marry only for love. The fact that she's unexpectedly expecting doesn't change a thing. Especially since the Daddy-to-be is her best pal, Nick Steadman—and he can't actually remember their fabulous-but-fleeting night of passion. Only when her delicate condition becomes obvious does Chloe tell Nick the truth. Well, sort of... How could a sensible female like Chloe have gotten mixed up with a love 'em and leave 'em Marine named Bruno? Nick is determined to track down the guy and make him marry Chloe. After all, the least a friend can do is see that a great gal like Chloe lives happily ever after. Heck, if she wasn't so crazy about the oddly elusive Bruno, Nick might even be tempted to turn his best friend into his bride!
He’s her brother’s best friend. There’s only one bed. Will one kiss change everything? Jack Cassidy heads the team opening the next in an exclusive line of boutique hotels, this one in wine country. Working with his best friend’s sister should make it easier, tapping into her expertise about the area and its wines. The pair have been friends for years, so sharing an apartment shouldn’t pose any issues… except for the simmering heat building between them. Campbell Taylor’s one of only a handful of women to battle the all-boys club and go for the title of Master Sommelier. She didn’t rise to her position by being a pushover, but living and working with her brother’s best friend – the man she’s secretly crushed on for years – might prove to be her greatest challenge. How can she get him to see her as more than Cameron’s little sister? And will their undeniable attraction derail her dreams? One-click this brother’s best friend, forced proximity, only one bed romance today! ***Wine Country King is the second book in award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Claire Marti's spin off contemporary romance series, California Suits. The series follows the adventures of five best friends who are opening a string of luxury boutique hotels from La Jolla to Monterey to Beverly Hills as each one finds true love…usually where he least expects it. Each book is a standalone.
Let your mind escape to Hawaii, Antigua, the Florida Keys, and on a tropical cruise while you read this delightful set of island romance novels. Getting Lei’d - Jilted nearly-at-the-altar by text message. Honeymooning with her grandma. The resort's bartender may look like Jason Momoa, but Roxy is not interested. Cruising for Love - A reality TV show looking for ratings. Kardashian wannabes on a cruise ship. What could possibly go wrong? Get swept away with Ruthie as she searches for true love on reality television. Island Hopping - Lizzie is the workaholic everyone loves to hate. Shay is perfectly content basking on the beach. Can these two polar opposites find enough common ground to let their undeniable spark of attraction ignite? The Keys to my Diary: Fern – Peek inside Fern’s diary where she shares all of the secrets of her wild, wacky, and wonderful life in Key Largo. The Keys to my Diary: Marina – Perhaps a fling with a motorcycle-riding tourist will help Marina get over the sadness from her recent divorce. She’ll just need to remember that it’s a temporary relationship. No problem… right? The Keys to my Diary: Trixie – Trixie has spent her entire life feeling inferior to her identical twin. Will she ever find someone who will choose her over her sister? These beach (or wishing you were at the beach) reads are loaded with humor, opposites attracting, and second chances at romance. Get this bundle and relax where the palm trees sway today.
Adopting and developing a ‘cultural politics’ approach, this comprehensive study explores how Hollywood movies generate and reflect political myths about social and personal life that profoundly influence how we understand power relations. Instead of looking at genre, it employs three broad categories of film. ‘Security’ films present ideas concerning public order and disorder, citizen–state relations and the politics of fear. ‘Relationalities’ films highlight personal and intimate politics, bringing norms about identities, gender and sexuality into focus. In ‘socially critical’ films, particular issues and ideas are endowed with more overtly political significance. The book considers these categories as global political technologies implicated in hegemonic and ‘soft power’ relations whose reach is both deep and broad.
Not much bothers him…until his best friend’s little sister moves to town. Carefree personal trainer Drake North is long on charm and short on connections that do more than skim the surface. His main ties are to his family and his best friend, so when his friend’s little sister moves to town, Drake promises to look out for her. But when he offers her his spare bedroom for a few nights, he might be getting in over his head. High-end honeymoon planner Mackenzie Shaw can take care of herself. In her job for the rich and famous, she leaves nothing to chance. Moving back to Nashville gives her the opportunity to finally get what she’s always wanted—a fulfilling career, a close-knit group of friends, and a permanent address. All she has to do is ignore her years-old crush on her brother’s best friend. Though opposites attract, Drake has no interest in settling down anytime soon. But when Mackenzie travels overseas for work and he finds himself following her around the world, he’s forced to admit there’s nothing shallow about his feelings. Can he prove he’s ready to dig deep and convince Mackenzie he’s everything she needs? True Colors is a stand-alone novel in the North Brothers series. If you enjoy books by Jill Shalvis, Zoe York, BJ Harvey, Piper Rayne, Molly McAdams, Lori Wilde, Melissa Foster, Bella Andre, Claudia Burgoa, Alexa Rivers, JH Croix, Carly Phillips, Christine DePetrillo, Melissa Chambers, or Amanda Torrey, chances are, you'll love Amy Knupp's Island Fire series. ***** brother's best friend, friends to lovers, forced proximity, roommates, heroine who heals the hero's heart, carefree hero, playboy hero, opposites attract, commitment-phobe hero
Men come and go, but magic is forever…right? Wrong. After a few months of letting witchcraft slide, Jane Madison discovers that not using her powers has her rapidly losing them. Meanwhile, her warder is avoiding her, her familiar has moved out, her mother is abandoning her again and her grandmother is…getting married? With her world turned topsy-turvy, Jane is at her wits' end trying to set things right. Staking everything on a last-ditch spell that backfires spectacularly, Jane is left full of questions. Will her powers return? Will she find true love? Will she talk her grandmother out of orange and silver bridesmaids' dresses? What magic does the future hold for this modern girl?
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First published in 1890, this volume contains all three series of “Poems by Emily Dickinson”, an extensive collection of Dickinson's very best poetry. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (1830–1886) was an American poet commonly hailed as being among the most important figures in American poetry. Not much is known about her personal life, but evidence suggests that this is because she spent most of her time isolated from other people. Those who lived around her claimed that she took to wearing only white apparel and rarely left her bedroom in her later years. Despite being a prolific writer who produced a corpus of over 1,800 poems, only 10 were published during her lifetime. Her poetry was considered unusual for her time, incorporating a variety of odd features and breaking many of the conventional rules. Contents include: “First Series - I. Life, II. Love, III. Nature, IV. Time and Eternity”, “Second Series - I. Life, II. Love, III. Nature, IV. Time and Eternity”and “Third Series - I. Life, II. Love, III. Nature, IV. Time and Eternity." A fantastic collection of classic poetry not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dickinson's seminal work. Ragged Hand is proud to be republishing this collection of classic poetry now complete with an introductory excerpt by Martha Dickinson Bianchi.
