Sweet as Sin


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Inside a drop-dead sexy, hard-partying rock star lies a good heart...and a dark secret. Twentysomething Kat Reid is loving life as an in-demand Hollywood makeup artist. She has absolutely no interest in rock 'n' roll, but in order to pay the mortgage, she agrees to work on the set of a rock video for the world-famous rockers known as Bad Habit...which brings her face-to-face with Nico Nyx, lead singer of Bad Habit and Adonis in the flesh. However, the fiercely independent Kat isn't impressed by the hard-living, womanizing rock star. But when Nico's model girlfriend shows up to the set drunk and Kat is tapped to replace her as the video's sexy bride, her combustible chemistry with Nico suddenly threatens to consume the set. Nico feels it, too--and becomes determined to win Kat over, body and soul. Yet behind his rock god swagger, Nico hides a dark secret. Can he rock Kat's world forever, or will he just break her heart?




Sweet as Sin


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RECOMMENDED BY SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE AS A "BEST BOOK ABOUT FOOD OF 2016"! READERS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF FOOD AND AMERICANA WILL SAVOR THIS CULTURAL HISTORY There’s more to candy than its sugary taste. As this book shows, candy has a remarkable history, most of it sweet, some of it bitter. The author, a food historian and candy expert, tells the whole story—from the harvesting of the marshmallow plant in ancient Egypt to the mass-produced candy innovations of the twentieth century. Along the way, the reader is treated to an assortment of entertaining facts and colorful characters. These include a deposed Mexican president who ignited the modern chewing gum industry, the Native Americans who created pemmican, an important food, by mixing fruit with dried meat, and the little-known son of a slave woman who invented the sugar-processing machine still in use today. Susan Benjamin traces people’s changing palate over the centuries as roots, barks, and even bugs were savored as treats. She surveys the many uses of chocolate from the cacao bean enjoyed by Olmec Indians to candy bars carried by GIs in World War II. She notes that many candies are associated with world’s fairs and other major historical events. Fun and informative, this book will make you appreciate the candy you love even more by revealing the fascinating backstory behind it.




Sweet Sin


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She’s his sweet sin… Ex-convict Falcon Bellamy served eight years for a crime he didn’t commit. Once he was free, he wasted no time hopping into bed with his parole officer. She was the salve he needed to soothe the demons from his incarceration and the worry for his sister who’s fighting a life-threatening disease. But sweet Savannah Gallo has her own demons. A member of a notorious crime family that robbed her of both her brothers, Savannah tried to leave her past behind. But a rival organization wants her, and they’ll stop at nothing. Savannah knows how to fight back, but she has an Achilles’ heel, and she’s determined to save him from another prison sentence. Falcon is no stranger to sacrifice. He will Savannah out of harm’s way…and he’ll plow through anyone who tries to stop him.




Sweet Sin


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Action, romance, destiny, and loss are not just factors considered by teenagers. Theyre factors considered by supernatural teenagers too, especially when their lives are threatened by unnatural abominations who are set on claiming their lives and friends one by one, forcing them into a test of will power and strength against jealousy and new born evil.




Sweetest Sin


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Forgive me, Father, I am flirting with temptation... ...And so are you. The priest responsible for my salvation is the man leading me into temptation. Or maybe I'm the one corrupting him?Father Raphael St. Lucian shares my desire, but even he can't fight our twisted thoughts and fantasies. He promises that we will be saved if we confront our lust and resist this dangerous attraction.But an innocent kiss becomes a forbidden touch, and midnight secrets destroy us in beautiful blasphemy.What happens when our faith is tested and my most honest confession threatens to break his sacred vow? How long can we deny the sweetest sin?Save me, Father, I no longer fear for my soul. ...I would risk my eternity to spend this lifetime with you. Author Note: This novel is a forbidden romance involving a Catholic priest. Please be warned, the subject matter may be offensive to some readers as it does blend explicit, romantic scenes with many elements of religion and faith.




Sweet as Sin


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John Murphy is tormented by nightmares. A bestselling young-adult author, he writes the ultimate fantasy: stories where good always triumphs. He knows better. His past has shown him the worst in people—and in himself. When he moves next door to the sexy, vibrant Livvy—a woman completely unlike his usual one-night stands—he's driven to explore every curve of her delicious body. Pastry chef Livvy knows that giving in to the temptation that is John Murphy won't lead to anything permanent, but she deserves a passionate summer fling. John discovers she's as sweet as the confections she bakes while Livvy slowly unravels his secrets. But what will happen when she uncovers them all? 104,200 words




Sweetest Little Sin


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The only man for Lady Louisa Brooke is the wild and ruthless Marquis of Jardine, who has suddenly left her with nothing except the secret they share. Her future in ruins, Louisa recklessly accepts a mission from the head of the secret service and becomes embroiled in a perilous operation in which nothing is as it seems.




The Sweet Taste of Sin (the Fontaines, Book 1)


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A sizzling standalone romance from USA Today bestseller Ember Casey. Never trust a bad boy with your heart. Especially when that bad boy is one of Hollywood's notorious Fontaine brothers... Ashlyn just wants to move on with her life. Run her bakery. Heal her broken heart. She's had three years to try and forget Dante Fontaine. To the rest of the world, Dante is Hollywood royalty, the ridiculously attractive oldest son of the notorious Fontaine family. To Ashlyn? He’s the guy who made her swear off men forever. But when an accidental--and humiliating--encounter brings him back into her life, Ashlyn realizes that no matter how hard she’s tried to forget him, Dante definitely hasn’t forgotten her. …and this time, he's not going to let her go. Meet the Fontaines: Hollywood royalty. L.A.'s most notorious bad boys. Permanent stars of the tabloids. And the wickedest, most devilish lovers around... The Fontaines Reading Order: Book 0 - The Secret to Seduction (Roman Everet + Felicia Liddle) Book 1 - The Sweet Taste of Sin (Dante Fontaine + Ashlyn Worth) Book 2 - The Lies Between the Lines (Luca Fontaine + Emilia Torres) Book 3 - The Mystery of You (Rafe Fontaine + Edie Marshall) Book 4 - The Thrill of Temptation (Orlando Fontaine + Maggie Blankenship) *These books can be read as standalones* * Keywords: billionaire romance, alpha, contemporary romance, series romance, bad boy romance, second chance romance, second chance love story, second chances, contemporary, romance novel, contemporary romance novel, billionaire romance novel, billionaire hero, bad boy hero, alpha hero




Sweet Deceit


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After Brigit’s mysterious death at the NoBash, Ariana will stop at nothing to make sure Kaitlynn gets what she deserves. With all the spots now open, getting into the Stone and Grave should be a breeze—but Ariana is not willing to share her new life with her worst enemy. Will Ariana be able to rid herself of her past without exposing where she came from?




Sweet the Sin


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In the first novel in USA Today bestselling author Claire Kent’s deeply sensual two-part story of love, lust, and deception, a woman searching for the truth discovers that she’s sleeping with the enemy. Portrait artist Kelly Watson keeps her relationships simple and steamy, with no strings attached. She’s had a hard time trusting other people since she was a child, when her father was murdered for trying to blow the whistle on corporate corruption. Nearly twenty years later, Kelly finds herself in the arms of a seductive stranger—the very same man who may have ordered her father’s death. And even as she plays him, using hot sex as a means to revenge, Kelly is tormented by one question: Is she committing the ultimate betrayal? Caleb Marshall has spent decades forging a high-powered career, rejecting intimacy for the convenience of fast women and cheap thrills. But Kelly intrigues him, pushing commitment buttons he didn’t know he had. Still, something is wrong. Despite their physical and emotional chemistry, Caleb feels the fear inside of her. Now the only way to keep her safe is coming clean, before secrets and lies destroy their connection—no matter how deep, intense, and addictive it may be. Kelly and Caleb’s story continues in Darker the Release! Sweet the Sin is intended for mature audiences. This eBook includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.