If His Kiss is Wicked (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Three)


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In a World of Art, Abduction Conceals Dark Secrets in If His Kiss is Wicked, a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman When a chilling abduction leaves her battered and bruised, Emmalyn Hathaway's memories are fragmented, and her trust is shattered. Seeking safety for herself and her cousin, Marisol, she turns to Restell Gardner, a man rumored to be a rake and ne'er-do-well but also a man of unwavering determination. No stranger to the art of deception, Restell delves into Emma's case, captivated by the perplexing woman who seeks his aid. With her delicate strength and quiet resilience, Emma is a puzzle worth solving, and Restell is determined to uncover the truth behind her abduction—no matter the cost. As Emma and Restell seek answers, the shadowy world of art fraud and betrayal emerges. Sir Arthur Vega, a celebrated artist, and Marisol's fiancé, Neven Charters, an art expert, both hold secrets that could shatter Emma's world. With threats at every turn, Restell must not only protect Emma but also win her heart, a feat he never imagined he'd desire. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction




Beyond a Wicked Kiss


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This final installment of the "USA Today" bestselling author's Compass Club quartet finds Evan Marchman, the Duke of Westphal, undertaking a dangerous mission that leads to unexpected temptation. Original.




Crystal Passion (The McClellans Series, Book 1)


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Daring Rescue and Escape to the Colonies in the Historical Romance, Crystal Passion, by Jo Goodman 1775 London, England and the Colony of Virginia Ashley Lynne never expected kindness from her guardian, the Duke of Linfield. But being betrothed by him to a much older man she hardly knew was unthinkable. Worse was the cost of her resistance—awakening from a drugged sleep in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger. In England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled up in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke. But Ashley's terrified protests were proof enough of her innocence—and a powerful inspiration to rescue her. From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that exposes scandalous family secrets, and plunges them into the American Revolution where they fight for freedom, and the promise of each other...forever. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited, by Jo Goodman herself, for today's readers. Enjoy! AWARDS: Best Romance 2011 – Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author. REVIEWS: “Delightful and exciting...Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” – RT Book Reviews “A thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” – All About Romance THE MCCLELLANS, in series order Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE HAMILTON FAMILY, in series order More Than You Know More Than You Wished THE COMPASS CLUB, in series order Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart




To Love a Scandalous Duke


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Family scandal drove Declan Sinclair into exile years ago. Now he’s been summoned home, only to find the devastating news that his brother’s been murdered. Now Declan is the new Duke of Darington, and he’s determined to unravel the truth behind his brother’s untimely demise. But just as Declan narrows in on his suspect—the same cur responsible for his own exile—he encounters a very comely complication...Lady Alethea Swinton. Alethea Swinton has cultivated her pristine reputation in the hopes of winning her father’s praise. Yet with Declan’s return, Alethea finds she’s willing to court scandal and defy her father to help the handsome new duke uncover the truth behind his brother’s death. But Declan’s redemption would mean her family’s ruin... Each book in the Once Upon A Scandal series is STANDALONE: * To Love a Scandalous Duke * To Resist a Scandalous Rogue * To Tame a Scandalous Lady * To Tempt a Scandalous Lord




The Price of Desire (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Four)


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Forbidden Desires and a Hidden Past Collide in The Price of Desire, by Jo Goodman a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman No stranger to society's scandalous whispers, Griffin Wright-Jones, Viscount Breckenridge, operates a gaming hell teeming with temptation—a sanctuary for those eager to test their luck. But when a young gentleman's wagers exceed his means, Breckenridge demands payment, taking an heirloom ring as collateral—an action that will change his life forever. The estranged daughter of the influential Sir Hadrien Cole, Olivia Cole enters the gaming establishment as an unexpected marker for her younger, careless brother's debt. As a family cast-out left to fend for herself, she possesses a unique skill as a faro dealer, an asset she intends to use to repay her brother's debt. But Olivia's past holds secrets she'd rather keep hidden. Breckenridge has no intention of involving Olivia in his affairs, but her presence in his gaming hell mesmerizes him, and an undeniable attraction sparks between them. But amidst the dangers of scandal and a missing wife, they struggle to bridge the divide between duty and desire. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction




The Coal Miner's Son - A Family Saga


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Caught up in a web of treachery and deceit, George grows up believing his mother sold him. He's determined to make her pay, but at what cost? Is he strong enough to rebel? Will George ever learn to forgive?




Understanding the Leitmotif


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Through analysis, Matthew Bribitzer-Stull explores the legacy of the leitmotif, from Wagner's Ring cycle to present-day Hollywood film music.




Rules of Play


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An impassioned look at games and game design that offers the most ambitious framework for understanding them to date. As pop culture, games are as important as film or television—but game design has yet to develop a theoretical framework or critical vocabulary. In Rules of Play Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman present a much-needed primer for this emerging field. They offer a unified model for looking at all kinds of games, from board games and sports to computer and video games. As active participants in game culture, the authors have written Rules of Play as a catalyst for innovation, filled with new concepts, strategies, and methodologies for creating and understanding games. Building an aesthetics of interactive systems, Salen and Zimmerman define core concepts like "play," "design," and "interactivity." They look at games through a series of eighteen "game design schemas," or conceptual frameworks, including games as systems of emergence and information, as contexts for social play, as a storytelling medium, and as sites of cultural resistance. Written for game scholars, game developers, and interactive designers, Rules of Play is a textbook, reference book, and theoretical guide. It is the first comprehensive attempt to establish a solid theoretical framework for the emerging discipline of game design.




Sleeping Beauty No More


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She needed a kiss to break the curse. Her prince never came. Aurora woke up after sleeping for a hundred years. Left alone and forgotten in her tower; she is desperate to find out why. What happened in the past? Why didn’t the prince keep his promise? While Aurora slept under the cursed spell, it was not just she that suffered. The people of her kingdom, Rivendale, were being crushed under the witch’s tyrannical reign. Things had to change, but how could one sixteen-year-old princess save her kingdom from the wicked witch and her entire demon army? Aurora meets Devon, a distractingly handsome thief, who had been using her tower as his hideout. Devon and his gang of thieves, known as the Circle, promise to help defeat the witch and to help Aurora save her kingdom. The prince’s betrayal broke her heart, but can Aurora trust anyone else to keep their word? When Aurora finally meets the witch, it was not what she expected. The witch gives her a tempting offer: Rule the kingdom with her, and she will help erase Aurora’s painful memories. The future is at stake, and Aurora has to decide. Will she fight to save her kingdom, or will she give in to the witch, and remain the lost princess forever? Don’t miss this sensational new twist on Sleeping Beauty. Get your copy now! ***** Topics: series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romance ebook, romance series, top romance reads, bestselling, fantasy romance, paranormal elements, Witches, Magic, Love, strong heroine, forbidden romance, romance fiction, top ebooks in romance, top ebooks in paranormal, romance books, romance, Paranormal Romance witches, paranormal romance shifters Series, young adult paranormal romance books, young adult fantasy books, ya fantasy book series, ya coming of age fantasy, ya epic fantasy, ya adult fantasy books, teen ya fantasy books, top ya fantasy, timeless fairy tales, fairy tale romance, fairy tales reimagined, fairy tale retelling, Ya fantasy book series, Young adult fantasy books, Dark fairytale retelling, Fairytale romance books, Young adult books fantasy Perfect for fans of Amelia Hutchins, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, roseanna m. white, cassandra clare, sky sommers, stephen r donaldson, suzanne nelson, t. a. white, tammy blackwell, tara grayce, k. m. shea, kate stradling, kimberly rogers, lindsay buroker, lindsay hall, lisa bergren, m.j. lawrie, marylu tyndall, melanie dickerson, melissa haag, michelle madow, quinn loftis, rebecca yarros, rosalyn briar, abigail manning, alicia rades, alicia rades, anne-marie meyer, bonnie lamer, c. r. hedgcock, carissa broadbent, carolyn miller, charlie holmberg, christy barritt, cinda chima, cynthia voight, deborah grace white, elise kova, helen harper, honor raconteur, jaine diamond, jody hedlund




Not Quite a Marriage


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Winner, Holt Medallion Award, Best Historical Romance, Virginia Romance Writers All About Romance, Desert Island Keeper RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Nominee, Historcial Romance Spencer Burnett, Viscount Stiles, once swore he’d left England for good. Yet after five years of self-imposed exile in West Africa, he’s no longer the same spoiled, selfish boy who ran away from a domineering father, a disappointed grandmother, and a decidedly unwanted wife. Proving himself to the family he abandoned will be no easy task, but he hardly expects his formerly docile wife will be the hardest to convince. When Philadelphia refuses to accept his apologies—or to allow him back into her bed—Spencer finds himself tempting her into a bargain he cannot afford to lose. Philadelphia Burnett’s desires were once as vast as the sky. But now, after suffering one devastating loss after another, the only thing she allows herself to want is a home. So when her estranged rake of a husband returns from a five-years’ absence to claim the estate promised to her, Delphie resolves to fight him every step of the way. Beechcombe Park will be a sanctuary for her, and for the wayward Audley cousins she’d promised her sister she’d always protect. She cannot, will not, suffer even one more loss. Especially not the loss of her heart...