After Hours


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An ex-con tries one more round in the rackets before going "clean."




After Hours


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Scandals and hook-ups abound in a summertime restaurant drama where four teens are all willing to do whatever it takes to make it through the workday…and hopefully to win the money in the after-hours dare-based game of Tips. Isa, Xavi, Peter, and Finn know that a job at the high-end Waterside Café isn’t just about waiting tables. It’s about the gossip, the hook-ups, the after-hours parties, and, most of all, it’s about Tips. Tips—the high-stakes game based on dares. Whoever completes the most dares wins the collected money. A sum that could change a wasted summer into a Summer to Remember. Isa is the new girl with an embarrassing secret, and as long as she stays on top of her game, she sees no reason why anyone could ever find out. Xavi will do anything for the money…absolutely anything. Peter, Xavi’s stepbrother, has been in love with her for years, and he thinks the game is the perfect time to confess his feelings. Finn is in the game just for the thrill. He has enough tips coming in to keep him happy…even if those tips come with some conditions. From seduction to stealing to threats, the dares are a complete free-for-all, and only the best can win.




After Hours on Milagro Street


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"A sexy, emotional, and pitch-perfect romance." —NPR on Lush Money Opposites attract in this rivals-to-lovers romance from Lush Money author Angelina M. Lopez Guapo pobrecito her grandmother calls him. The “poor handsome man.” Professor Jeremiah Post, the poor handsome man, is in fact standing in the way of Alejandra “Alex” Torres turning Loretta’s, her grandmother’s bar, into a viable business. The hot brainiac who sleeps in one of the upstairs tenant rooms already has all of her Mexican American family’s admiration; she won’t let him have the bar and building she needs to resurrect her career, too. Alex blowing into town has rocked Jeremiah to his mild-mannered core, but the large, boisterous Torres clan is everything he never had. He doesn’t believe Alex has the best interest of her family, their community, or the bar’s legacy in mind. To protect all three, he’ll stand up to the tough and tattooed bartender with whom he now shares a bedroom wall—and resist the insta-lust they both feel. But when an old enemy threatens Loretta’s and the surrounding neighborhood, Alex and Jeremiah must combine forces. It will take her might and his mind to save the home they both desperately need. "Sparks fly and tempers flare in this passionate, un-put-downable rivals-to-lovers romance that launches a sizzling new series...Lopez seamlessly blends high-heat romance with discussions of Alex’s heritage and the fascinating history of 19th-century Mexican immigrants to the Kansas plains. This is a treasure." —Publishers Weekly, starred review




Dancing After Hours


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A New York Times Notable Book of the Year From a genuine hero of the American short story comes a luminous collection that reveals the seams of hurt, courage, and tenderness that run through the bedrock of contemporary American life. In these fourteen stories, Dubus depicts ordinary men and women confronting injury and loneliness, the lack of love and the terror of actually having it. Out of his characters' struggles and small failures--and their unexpected moments of redemption--Dubus creates fiction that bears comparison to the short story's greatest creators--Chekhov, Raymond Carver, Flannery O'Connor.




Carlito's Way


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The unforgettable novel—and the basis for the feature film—about Carlito Brigante, a Harlem drug dealer in the 1960s, and his rise to the top. Carlito Brigante is just another Spanish Harlem street punk with a poor boy’s dream of flash and fast money. But as he gets older he determines that it’s either take or be taken, and he knows which role he intends to play. Soon he’s a mob-connected professional with an easy charm, joie de vivre, stubborn pride, and hair-trigger temper. But the rules change rapidly in a sudden-death world of scams, sell-outs, and payback, where only the strongest and smartest predator can be king of the barrio. And when there’s a major changing of the guard in the top echelons of the mob, Carlito will have some hard choices to make. Taut, thrilling, and a joy to read, Carlito’s Way established a voice that has lost none of its vivid color or power to enthrall. “Exhilarating . . . Boils with raw energy.” —Newsweek




One Night of Sin


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When it comes to sex, good girl Skyler Thompson always plays it safe, choosing stable and sedate over wild and thrilling. She doesn't do one-night-stands, but one look at sinfully sexy Gage Holt and she's willing to reconsider. He makes her want to be bad for once in her life, and she's prepared to take what she wants. Danger follows former MMA fighter Gage Holt like a shadow. Despite his successes as part owner of Sin, an exclusive nightclub in Boston, Gage can't risk getting involved with a woman, especially one as sweet as Skyler. Still, he can't resist a taste—and it's so damn good he has to see her again. As addicted as he is to her, Gage knows there's no future for him and Skyler—not with his past lurking in the dark corners of an MMA cage. But Skyler's tougher than she looks, and she's ready to fight for her man. Each book in the After Hours series is STANDALONE: * One Night of Sin (novella) * One Night of Scandal * One Night of Trouble




The After Hours Trader


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Battle-tested rules are given for success in after-hours trading, today's newest market. The right book at the right time, "The After Hours Trader" builds on the technological wave that has all investors meeting and competing on the same field. 40 illustrations.




After Hours


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A "smoking hot"* erotic romance novel that will have you up all night... Erin Coffey has been a nurse for years, but nothing’s prepared her for the physical and emotional demands of her new position. Needing to move closer to her dysfunctional family, she takes a dangerous job at Larkhaven Psychiatric Hospital, where she quickly learns that she needs protection—and she meets the strong, over-confident coworker who’s more than willing to provide it. Kelly Robak is the type of guy that Erin has sworn she’d never get involved with. She’s seen firsthand, via her mess of a sister, what chaos guys like him can bring into a woman’s life. But she finds herself drawn to him anyway, even when he shows up at her door, not eager to take no for an answer. What Erin finds even more shocking than Kelly’s indecent proposal is how much she enjoys submitting to his every command. But he can’t play the tough guy indefinitely. If they want to have more than just an affair, both will have to open up and reveal what they truly need. “The sweet, smoking hot, standout erotic romance you’ve been craving.”—*New York Times bestselling author Beth Kery




The After Hours


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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.




The After Hours Deception


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(Free Cozy Murder Mystery Book with a Female Detective) Infiltrate. Investigate. Hyperventilate. New jobs can be a real killer. Enter the world of wit and intrigue with The After Hours Deception by Patti Larsen – A humorous cozy mystery that will keep you guessing and giggling! Meet Petal Morgan, a twenty-eight-year-old whose life seems to have lost its way. With no clear direction toward her lifelong dream and a mounting pile of student loans, she finds herself teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. In a humbling turn of events, Petal reluctantly moves into the unfinished apartment above her parents' garage, feeling the weight of failure upon her shoulders. But just when Petal thinks her luck couldn't get any worse, an unexpected encounter with an old friend leads her down a path she never anticipated. In a stroke of fate, she stumbles upon a job that not only reveals her hidden talents but also brings her face to face with a shocking discovery – a dead body! Welcome to Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries, where deception takes center stage and secrets are the currency of the trade. Petal finds herself thrust into a world of mystery and intrigue, armed with her quick wit and newfound skills. As she delves deeper into the enigmatic web surrounding the murder, she uncovers a trail of deception that leads to unexpected places. Patti Larsen's The After Hours Deception invites you to join Petal on a rollercoaster ride of laughter and suspense in the realm of Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries. Get ready to laugh out loud as Petal navigates through hilarious misadventures, uncovers hidden motives, and exposes the quirks of the eclectic characters populating her newfound world. With each twist and turn, you'll find yourself engrossed in a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and a touch of whimsy. Petal's journey will not only keep you on the edge of your seat but also leave you chuckling with every page turned. So, prepare to embark on an unforgettable escapade alongside Petal Morgan, the accidental detective with a knack for stumbling upon the unexpected. Explore the enticing world of Masquerade Inc., where deception becomes the key to unraveling the truth. Don't miss out on the uproarious charm of The After Hours Deception – because sometimes, life's detours can lead to the most thrilling and hilarious adventures of all! KEYWORDS: cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy mystery books, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series, free ebook, free murder mystery, free mystery, free cozy murder mystery book, cozy series