Hold Me Closer


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TIME Magazine’s Top Ten Children’s Books of 2015 "Tiny Cooper stole our hearts." —Entertainment Weekly Especially for those of us who ordinarily feel ignored, a spotlight is a circle of magic, with the strength to draw us from the darkness of our everyday lives. Watch out, ex-boyfriends, and get out of the way, homophobic coaches. Tiny Cooper has something to say—and he’s going to say it in song. Filled with honesty, humor, and “big, lively, belty” musical numbers, Hold Me Closer is the no-holds-barred (and many-bars-held) entirety of the beloved musical first introduced in Will Grayson, Will Grayson, the award-winning bestseller by John Green and David Levithan. Tiny Cooper is finally taking center stage . . . and the world will never be the same again. “Tiny will have readers falling out of their chairs laughing. . . . It's big. It's gay. It's outrageous and hilarious.” —Kirkus Reviews ★"Levithan has turned in another star turn with a book that is witty, wise, and well worthy of an encore." —Booklist, starred review ★"Tiny’s passion for composing a big, beautiful life and a big, beautiful show overflows in thisthoroughly magical book.” —BCCB, starred review ★"Tiny Cooper . . . gets his own star turn." —Publishers Weekly, starred review




Hold Me Close


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Leave it to the O’Learys to make romance a family affair… Maggie O’Leary is finally coming home to Chicago. After more than a year in Ireland, she’s ready to make a plan for her future. But first, she’ll have to confront the tragedy that scarred her so deeply. Asking for a job in the family bar is the first step, and it’s one her family isn’t entirely happy about. At least Shane Callahan, her best friend in the world, is behind her a hundred percent. He’s also a hundred percent more lovable than she remembered… Shane is determined to keep Maggie safe, even if it means working three jobs and giving up sleep to be around during her shifts at the bar. But when Maggie boldly tells him she needs more than a loyal friend now, Shane knows a single night together won’t be possible. The idea of spirited Maggie in his bed is electrifying, but will she believe he wants to give her his heart, too?




Hold Me Close


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Hold Me Close


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Louis Lestarjette, a Frenchman, arrives in Charles Town, South Carolina, in 1772 without purpose or plans. He encounters a society on the brink of revolution and is forced to make decisions that include finding meaning and direction in his carefree life. Who can he trust in his endeavors to prosper? Will he be able to stay neutral in a battle for independence? When decisive events confront him, will he stay or leave? Running from God and commitment is a constant option. Elizabeth Elliott, daughter of a prominent British citizen, believes God will hold her close in uncertain and changing times. Faced with making difficult decisions about her loyalties, she finds comfort in close friends, a devout sister, and her music. When the mysterious Frenchman with no commitment to God or Charles Town enters her life, her role in the political battle is challenged. Can she trust her heart in volatile situations? Set in pre-revolution Charles Town, Hold Me Close takes the reader into the lives of immigrants, ordinary citizens, and prominent historical figures at a time in which decisions are made that will change the world.




Hold Me Close


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Unleash your inner bad girl with New York Times Bestselling Author Eliza Gayle's (writing as E.M. Gayle) steamy Purgatory Club series! "Each stand alone story is sexy, kinky and emotional as hell." Sometimes you need to cut and run and sometimes the ties run too deep to abandon. Bonnie’s job at Purgatory keeps her on edge in more ways than one. Every day the pain of her grief over losing her Dom threatens to consume her. Her only escape comes at the hands of the resident tattooed bad boy who likes to keep things light and loose with a variety of women. He may not be the Dom of her dreams, but he chases away the darkness if only for one night… Dex is used to unattached submissives coming to him for a chance to feel the kiss of his flogger or the sting of his whip until they find their own Doms. With his busy life of ink and kink he likes keeping his women at arm’s length. Except one night a month when Bonnie shreds him every time she asks him to hold her close. When an unexpected invitation to an island resort arrives, is it the answer to their problems? Or their worst nightmare? *Author's Note: While HOLD ME CLOSE can easily be read as a stand alone story, you'll likely enjoy reading the other Purgatory Club books, too. Topics: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, seductive story, thriller, mystery, romantic mystery, hot romance, women's fiction, second chance romance, north carolina romance, contemporary woman, intrigue, billionaire romance, billionaire, series, modern romance, urban romance, wealthy, city romance, smart romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, romance series, wealthy hero, sassy, captivating romance, hot, forbidden love, sparks, scandalous, scorching romance, addictive read, loyalty, beach reads, sensual, eliza gayle. Island resort, Domination, submissive, alpha male, tattoo, bad boy, steamy romance, contemporary romance, erotic romance, series.




Hold Me Close, Let Me Go


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What does a mother do when her teenaged daughter is spinning out of control and nothing is bringing her back? Here is a searingly honest memoir of motherhood and a testament to the power of love and family. When Adair Lara’s daughter Morgan turned thirteen, she was transformed, seemingly overnight, from a sweet, loving child into an angry, secretive teenager who would neither listen nor be disciplined. The author, her youngest son, Patrick, her ex-husband, Jim, and her new husband, Bill, all stepped on a five-year roller-coaster ride in which Morgan incarnated the chaos principle in torn jeans and dyed hair. Drinking, drugging, disappearing, suspicious companions, failing and cheating at school, joy riding in a stolen car–there was no variety of adolescent acting out that she didn’t indulge in. For Adair Lara it became an endless sojourn at the end of her rope, a trial immensely complicated by the reappearance in her life of her aging father, a man who had abandoned his wife and seven children decades earlier. Inevitably, Morgan’s misbehavior revives memories of her own headstrong adolescence, while her father’s presence makes agonizingly real for her the consequences of giving up. Paradoxically, he also becomes the source of her best advice. Hold Me Close, Let Me Go is an emotionally charged, often brutally honest memoir that all parents (and anyone who was ever a teenager) will experience shocks of recognition from while reading. It imparts invaluable lessons about holding loved ones close through the roughest passages and about the power of family to overcome the most grievous obstacles. Adair Lara is a clear-eyed and eloquent witness to the complex costs and rewards of motherhood, and her book will redefine for readers their idea of what being “a good enough mother” really means.




Hold Me Close: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance


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The life he has always known is about to change Findlay Hudson, landed in Ryker Falls, Colorado, leaving a dysfunctional family and his bad attitude behind. He has friends he now thinks of as family, and considers himself happy. All that changes when Maggie Winter, a sexy, alluring red-head, returns to Ryker Falls. She’s had her big London adventure, but Maggie’s clearly hurting and vulnerable now. They’d always struck sparks off each other, but never moved on them. Second time around though, Fin doesn’t seem able to keep his distance, and suddenly the comfortable life he’d always thought he wanted is turned on its head. Maggie’s arrival brings overwhelming desire and hidden threats. Now Fin’s embroiled in a potential homicide, his estranged father arrives in town, and Maggie… well, Maggie, slides into his heart and this time he can’t shake her. Coming home was meant to heal her Maggie Winters left home excited for her big adventure, then everything changed one chilling day when she faced an horrific attack. Determined to put the trauma behind her, she arrives in Ryker Falls, ready for the best acting job of her life. Of course, she’d counted on Fin Hudson, a long tall drink of handsomeness who had always made her feel a little off balance, still keeping his distance. Turns out she was wrong. Way wrong. Maggie’s defences are weakened and now Fin wants to know what she’s hiding and he’ll do whatever it takes to find out. Fin Hudson could seduce secrets from a stone, but Maggie is no pushover. With a murder to solve, scars to hide and a business to run, she doesn’t have time for love. But kisses that touch her soul, a confession and the cheering squad of a close-knit community give her the strength to accept that she and Fin deserve a chance. BOOKS IN THE RYKER FALLS SERIES Somebody To Love From This Moment Love Me Tender Only Just Begun Hold Me Close You're The One We Belong Together Are you ready to visit Ryker Falls? Meet the ex bad-boy Trainers brothers, and their crazy friends in Ryker Falls, Colorado. You’ll get friends to lovers, childhood sweethearts and grumpy hot guys and so much more, plus all the melt your heart romance and happily ever afters you’ve been waiting for. This town is full of quirky characters that will make you laugh out loud. Plus, there’s a pony called Monica.




Hold Me Close, Small Town Billionaire Office Romance


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A swoony romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! If you like smoking hot romance with alpha men and sassy women, you’ll love this series! Her boss is all about control. She’s all about passion. Well, not that kind of passion. If there’s such a thing as a quintessential billionaire geek, Owen Manning is it. Ivy Nash is his newest recruit—brilliant and beautiful, she takes his breath away and tempts him beyond reason. Losing control isn’t something he does. Ever. Except when it comes to Ivy. Ivy is passionate about her career and not much else. Engineering is her life and her first love. The last thing she expects is to take one look at Owen and almost melt at his feet. Forbidden desire burns fast and hot between them. One kiss nearly sends them up in flames. They each have their own reasons for wanting to keep their distance, so they make a deal. They’ll give into the madness and let it run its course. Because of course it will. Neither one of them is prepared for the fire between them to singe their hearts. Ivy & Owen's story perfect for readers who love small town romance, billionaire alpha heroes, smart sassy heroines, office romance, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of swoon, and a protective grumpy hero. *A full-length standalone romance.




Hold me Close: Werewolf Romance (The Alpha's Hidden Baby Book 1)


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Crystal, a seventeen years old girl, kind, intelligent and brave. As a waitress in a restaurant, she had been living a casual life with her stepparents and she didn't have any problems, at least not until she met Logan The Alpha werewolf always made her body react strangely with his presence. She was curious to figure out why that happens so she stalked Logan Logan became disgusted with her thinking she was only doing it to become his Luna, he despised her for that. On a full moon night, they bumped into eachother and end up having a one-night-stand. This led to the birth of Aidan However, Logan didn't know about the child, he left the country after the regretful one night stand. He returns after 3years and bumps into Crystal. he intends to punish her and the first step to achieving that goal was making her work for him. Crystal was worried that Logan would harm her child, so she hid him away Their love-journey wasn't an easy one, not when they've a vampire as rival, crystal posseses a special power and he wanted it. An Alpha's daughter who intends to separate them so she can become Luna.




Hold Me Close


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Enjoy this best-friends-to-lovers steamy Chicago Irish Family romance by author Shannyn Schroeder. Best friends can make the best lovers. But only if they're willing to accept the risk... Maggie O'Leary is finally ready to start living again, and she has a plan. Working in her family's bar is step one. Confronting the tragedy that nearly destroyed her is step two. Reconnecting with her childhood best friend? Well, that's just a fringe benefit. But it's not long before she starts wondering...was he always this loveable and sexy? Shane Callahan has wanted Maggie for as long as he can remember. Giving her whatever she needs is second nature to him. So, when she asks him to help her conquer her fear—with a hot one-night stand—he obliges. Now, he knows a single night will never be enough. He wants it all. And he has no idea if she'll ever be able to give it to him. When all is said and done, can they hold each other close when it matters most? Or will Maggie turn her back on Shane—and on love—once and for all? Hold Me Close, book 6 in The O’Leary Family series, is a contemporary steamy, best friends-to-lovers romance. this series is full of big, Irish families, even bigger emotions, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Download today and welcome to the Chicago Irish neighborhood! Content warning: Maggie is a survivor. The crime is not portrayed on the page, as it happened years ago. Similar authors: Anna Castor, Adriana Locke, Claire Kingsley, Melissa Foster, Roni Loren, Carly Phillips, Lainey Davis, Erin Nicholas, Samantha Chase