From the creator of the best-selling God Gave Us You comes a warm exploration of the ways parents show affection--and how it mirrors God's affection for his followers. Parents are always looking out for the perfect bedtime book to create a sense of well-being before a night of rest. Mama Kisses, Papa Hugs explores a child's curiosity about how love is shown between parent and child, with the reassurance that Mama and Papa will always love their little one. And like Lisa Tawn Bergren's young protagonist asks his mother, this question is pressing on the minds of many children: "Mama, how does God kiss us?" Mama smiled. "He kisses us a hundred times a day; although if you don't pay attention, you might miss it." "At night he kisses us with a shooting star. In the morning, he kisses us with sunlight, crawling across the fields and into our windows. On a hot summer afternoon, he kisses us with a gentle breeze. But most of all, he kisses us through our family. That's how God made us. That's why I give you Mama kisses.
In this “vibrant, sensitive, and unusual” Regency romance, a woman must tame a beast of a man while he seeks to bring out her most primitive desires (Romantic Times). When prim English governess Chelsea Wickersham agrees to tutor the long-lost heir of the mysterious Cane estate, she expects to find a young boy eager to learn. But she is shocked to discover that her new pupil is not a boy—in fact, he barely seems to be a man. Wild and uncivilized, Sullivan Cane was only recently found on a remote island and brought back to take his rightful place within the family. But Cane is no simple beast. After years of self-exile away from his scheming relations, he was forced to return to his family estate in Scotland. Now, he continues to play the role of wild man to outwit his backstabbing brethren. Even as he grows exhausted of his brutish pretense, he takes pleasure in watching the walls of Chelsea’s façade crumble. But while passion grows between teacher and student, a sinister enemy lurks in their midst, threating their love and their lives . . . This alluring novel of deception and desire will “make you laugh, cry and leave you sleepless while you try to read just one more page” (Affaire de Coeur).
By default, LISA VELTHOUSEused to be a "party of one". Then she made it her own choice to date sparingly, purposely holding back the gift of her first kiss. She's looking forward to the romantic day when she can present her lips to Mr. Right and later break out the party supplies she has been keeping in her closet.
I loved her. She left me. She betrayed me but now it's time to open the closed doors. I'll tell her my secret if she tells me hers. Our history, is more than lies. It's our story, and I will do whatever it takes to reveal it all. I'm the Assassin, She's The Poison Princess. We're going to kill the bad guys, but we're still deciding if we're enemies. The one thing for certain, is we're both going to strip down and get bare. ***Part two of the sexy, thrilling three part Poison Kisses serial****
Now available as an eBook for the first time ever, a classic love story filled with deep magic, dark castles brooding heroes, and strong-willed heroines. Dear Reader, KISS OF THE MOONis filled with magic, curses, heroes, and villains. It's set in medieval Wales, an intriguing place filled with deep magic, dark castles, brooding heroes, and strong-willed heroines. Adventure, allure, and avarice hide in the shadows of shadowy forests and candlelit towers of Castle Prydd where an ancient prophecy is fulfilled when Sorcha of Prydd comes into the world:"born during a tempest, with hair the color of a raven's wing, eyes the blue of midnight, and the kiss of the moon on skin like alabaster..."It's said that whoever is born with the KISS OF THE MOON birthmark upon his skin will rise to become the savior of Prydd. No one ever expected the chosen one to be a woman! Not only is this heresy, but an outrage. Surely the fates are wrong...or are they? Years later, Sorcha's courage is sorely tested when she must save her kidnapped sister and in doing so enters Hagan of Erbyn's bedchamber. Never intending to be seduced by the arrogant and handsome lord, she places a knife to his throat. But that is just the beginning -- and soon her pulse pounds whenever he's near. Though she warns herself that Hagan is her sworn enemy, Sorcha can't convince her wayward heart. KISS OF THE MOONis a tale of curses and lies, trust and betrayal, and, ultimately, the power of love. I hope you are captivated by it. -- Lisa Jackson
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, the thrilling tale of a woman whose search for her missing sister leads her back to the seductive cowboy who loved them both in Twice Kissed. MIRROR, MIRROR . . . Marquise Walker has vanished without a trace. There are few clues and much speculation on her sudden disappearance. But the truth is more terrifying than anyone can even imagine . . . ON THE WALL . . . Maggie McCrae would do anything to find her identical twin sister--even if it means stepping into her unfamiliar shoes. Walking through Marquise's wild, uninhibited life is a revelation for Maggie, proof that she knew very little about her twin's darker side and her connection to the only man Maggie ever loved, Thane Walker. Now he's the man she shouldn't trust, a man who could be her best hope . . . or a cold-blooded killer . . . WHO'S THE DEADEST TWIN OF ALL? The deeper Maggie digs, the more she is drawn into the web of her own past . . . to a twisted family legacy of desperate deceit, betrayal, and revenge . . . each secret bringing her closer to a final, shocking truth--and to the identity of a killer who's closer than she thinks . . .
Moira Hughes’s stepfather has died, and although the bulk of the family holdings must pass to a relative, a codicil to his will secures her and her mother’s future – or so she believes. When their London solicitor denies all knowledge of this codicil, practical, country bred Moira must put aside both pride and propriety, travel to London and press her rights. Once there she resolves to confront her stepfather’s heir, the dashing black sheep of the family whom she believes has unlawfully withheld her rightful share of the family fortune. Graham Foster, treasure hunter and Egyptian antiquities expert, must leave his adventurous life to return to England and claim the barony left him by a distant cousin. Upon his arrival he discovers his estranged and spoiled family making free with his inherited home and fortune, while a dazzling, dark-haired step-cousin several times removed adamantly accuses him of foul play. There are times he feels his only true friend is his pet African Sun Spider . . . Coming to a wary truce and teetering on a middle ground of irresistible if imprudent desire, Graham and Moira team up to hunt for her lost treasure. A trail of fraud, deceit and murder leads them through the streets of London and into each other’s arms, and to the most unlikely of conclusions.
Lots of Hugs and Kisses came about after taking care of my granddaughter. The first thing she would do when she comes in my home was give me a kiss and a hug. Anything she did or we did together, I would give her a kiss and tell her good job. Before going home at night, she would do the same thing, leave me with a hug and kiss until the next day.
Young Lydia struggles to say goodbye to her grandmother as her parents finish packing their wagon for the long journey to Oregon in the nineteenth century.
After the pain of her marriage breakup, Friday Jones makes some major blunders - from a misguided affair to online dating disasters. But can heartbreak actually be the best thing that ever happened to her?
Melissa Raines spent her short adult life bouncing around the country, moving from town to town, job to job and loving every minute of it. While visiting her beloved cousin, Amy, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Melissa ends up with a much worse fate than anticipated by anyone- - murdered. Amy dedicates herself to finding the one that is responsible for ripping her cousin from her life and this world. Amy's prestigious co-worker, Justus, gets involved and helps Amy in her time of need. Not only does the truth as it would seem, unfold, but so does a deepening relationship begin down new avenues between the two dedicated, amateur investigators. In their attempt to track down this killer, they seek the aide of a local Seer, Madame Samone. She can see things that no one else can. She can describe Melissa's killer to them, but how many people fit that description? Investigator William Gish narrows it down to two possible suspects out of a beginning list of five men. Then, Gish's hopes had come true, the forensic facts all pointed to his one personal enemy. This saga does not end here, however. In book two, Dead Yellow Roses, brings a new twist to the lives in Eau Claire. Hang onto your lawn chairs or bed sheets or whatever your reading space is and go with us for a roller coaster ride of suspense and mystery and learn what could be the real truth to With Just A Kiss.
Lisa Berne introduces you to the Penhallow Dynasty—men destined to marry, but hesitant to love. Wealthy and arrogant, Gabriel Penhallow knows it’s time to fulfill his dynastic duty. All he must do is follow “The Penhallow way”—find a biddable bride, produce an heir and a spare, and then live separate lives. It’s worked so well for generations, certainly one kiss with the delectable Livia Stuart isn’t going to change things. Society dictates he marry her, and one chit is as good as another as long as she’s from a decent family. But Livia’s transformation from an original to a mundane diamond of the first water makes Gabriel realize he desperately wants the woman who somehow provoked him into that kiss. And for all the ladies who’ve thrown themselves at him, it’s the one who wants to flee whom he now wants. But how will he keep this independent miss from flying away?
Melissa Raines spent her short adult life bouncing around the country, moving from town to town, job to job and loving every minute of it. While visiting her beloved cousin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Melissa ends up with a much worse fate than anticipated by anyone---murdered! Her cousin Amy Becker dedicates herself to finding the one that is responsible for ripping her cousin from her life and this world. Amy Becker's prestigious co-worker, Justus Mitchell, gets involved and helps Amy in her time of need. Not only does the truth as it would seem unfold, but so does a deepening relationship begin down new avenues between the two dedicated, amateur investigators. In their attempt to track down this killer, they seek the aid of a local seer, LadySamone. She can see things that no one else can. She can describeMelissa's killer to them, but how many people fit that description?Investigator William Gish narrows it down to two possible suspects out of a beginning list of five suspects. Then, Gish's hopes had come true, the forensic facts all pointed to his one personal enemy. This saga does not end here, however. In book Two, Dead Yellow Roses, brings a new twist to the lives in Eau Claire. Hang onto your lawn chairs or bed sheets or whatever your reading space is and go with us for a roller coaster ride of suspense and mystery and learn what could be the real truth in With Just A Kiss.
Sometimes when you fall, you land just where you need to be… Gwen Tennison got out of Afghanistan alive but scarred—and then got stuck on her sister’s couch. When she’s offered a job managing the U.S. tour for rock music’s hottest, most troubled star, it seems like just the thing to snap her out of her post-injury funk. Her instructions are simple: start the shows on time, and keep him clean. But Lucas Wheeler may be more than she can handle. Though he’s drug-free, he still feels the need, and his gorgeous, capable new tour manager is a challenge he can’t ignore. Fame and infamy have forced Lucas to protect his heart, but soon he finds himself craving Gwen’s touch, and yearning to give her control. And Gwen might feel the same way. But it’s not just the mutual heat between them that is keeping Gwen on her toes. Someone is following Lucas from city to city. With more than just her job on the line Gwen must decide how much she’s willing to risk to keep Lucas safe. Lisa Nicholas lives in Michigan with a ridiculously adorable golden retriever named Maddie and possibly more cats than is sensible. If she's not writing, she's feeding her story addiction any way she can: raiding Netflix, pillaging her local bookstore and library, and (most recently) tearing her way through the comics archive at Marvel.
THE PREDATOR New York City has a monster on the loose and his name is Tarryn Cooper Love. No one had given a second glance to the handsome taxi driver, but in reality he had been molded to be a killer since early childhood. His mother, who valued a juicy murder above all else, had taught him well. Just one more trophy and he is set to reach his goal, surpassing his mothers idol, the infamous Ted Bundy. THE PREY When a beautiful young woman gets into his cab flashing a wad of cash, he thinks hes hit the jackpot. As she starts confessing her plans for ending her own life he decides to listen to her story, hoping to charm her back from the brink of death, to heighten his game. What he discovers is a twisted tale that has taken her from the hardened streets of LA to the upper crust of New Yorka story that might even rival his own. Tarryn has to decide within the space of 24 hours, if he should kill her or save her and perhaps save himself in the process.
The New York Times–bestselling author of Extinction continues her brilliantly original saga about the political intrigues of the serpentine yuan-ti race With his only friend dead, murdered by Sybil, mind-mage Arvin swears revenge. He sets off on a secret journey to the barony of Sespech, eager to put distance between himself and his old life in the vile City of Serpents. But even this faraway human realm crawls with the yuan-ti—and countless other dangers that regard Arvin's growing psionic powers with contempt. Among Sespech’s yuan-ti is Karell, a half-blood with a mission of her own. Her serpent’s eyes are set on Dmetrio, scion of the powerful Extaminos family. They are said to hold the fabled Circled Serpent, an ancient artifact of such immense power that it could destroy the world if it falls into the wrong hands . . .
Mummy's Kisses are so special, They're just for you to keep. They will stay with you forever, And calm you while you sleep. A mother echidna accompanies her baby through the day. Encouraging her little one with kisses, to make friends, try new things, learn to swim and much more until it is time to sleep.
A story of acknowledging that the crazy unexpected twists and turns life throws can lead one to where they are meant to be. Stepping off the plane Morgan Mallory knows being back in San Jose, California is going to bring back entirely too many memories. With her family in tow, this trip is more than just the usual getaway, it’s a step back into her past.
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