No Secrets in Spandex

No Secrets in Spandex
Author: Toni Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440559961

Sexy bike racer Jacob Hunter is turning heads on the international cycling circuit . . . in more ways then one. Rumor has it the handsome daredevil owes his success to more than just muscle and willpower. Allegations of drug use have followed Jacob back to his home state of Colorado, where the stakes are higher than ever as he gears up for the biggest race of his career. Jacob knows he needs to stay focused on his training, but some hometown secrets are impossible to outpace, no matter how fast you go. When redheaded reporter Ariel Hays arrives on the scene to profile Jacob, he tries to keep the curvaceous beauty at arm’s length. For a man with something to hide, a reporter is the last person to be trusted. But Ariel is ready to do anything to get her story . . . and Jacob finds he can’t resist getting personal. The heat between them could melt the snow off the Rockies, but both Ariel and Jacob realize they’re making an avalanche that threatens everything in its path. Because Ariel also has a secret. And it’s hard to keep secrets when passion leaves you totally exposed. . . . Sensuality Level: Sensual

Secret Affairs

Secret Affairs
Author: Alicia Hunter Pace
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1561
Release: 2018-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1507208286

Pssst…the cat’s out of the bag! These five couples have successfully kept their deepest confidences locked in the dark, until love comes knocking to expose their secret desires. Secrets Gone South: Will Garrett grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and never expected debutante Arabelle Avery to end up in his arms during an emotional moment. Now she’s returned to Merritt, his son on her hip. Will he ever be good enough to raise his son and win Arabelle’s heart? Secrets: Casey Mitchell has always kept his identity as a were-lynx secret. But he’s drawn to Michelle Slade, and when he begins to help investigate the circumstances surrounding a mysterious disappearance, the situation spins out of control. Their survival depends on trusting each other with secrets better left unspoken. Will these two lonely souls triumph and find true love…or lose everything? No Secrets in Spandex: Allegations of drug use surround sexy bike racer Jacob Hunter, who has come home to Colorado to train for the biggest competition of his life. Reporter Ariel Hays is ready to do anything to get that story—except reveal her own secrets. Can they keep the fireworks exploding between them from torching their lives? The Professor’s Secret: English professor Claudia Manchester secretly writes spicy romances under a pen name to keep her side job under wraps until she’s secured tenure. But when she meets historical romance writer Bradley Davis while dressed as her sexier alter ego at a conference, it’s clear she can’t build love on lies. Protecting Her Secrets: Bodyguard Eddie Dever needs to clear his younger brother’s name, but that’s an uphill climb with Special Agent Hannah Malone laser focused on putting a crime boss behind bars, even at his brother’s expense. Things get sticky when the two go undercover as Mr. and Mrs. and the pretense starts to feel all too real. And both Eddie and Hannah have one more surprise up their sleeves that can blow the lid off of more than a crime boss’s enterprise. Can they find a way to trust before they take the job too far? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Bodies in Motion

Bodies in Motion
Author: Alicia Hunter Pace
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 3220
Release: 2017-07-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1507205562

Working up a sweat has never been more fun than in this value-priced collection starring sexy, athletic heroes and the dynamic women who capture their hearts. Reforming Gabe: Once the NFL’s best wide receiver, Gabe Beauford’s been dropping the ball this season—literally. After his team loses the Super Bowl, he heads to Beauford to brood, but crossing paths with independent and talented jewelry maker Neyland MacKenzie puts a new gleam in his eye. She needs saving and he needs a project…But will his not-so-deft touch ruin her dreams and their chance at real love? Worth the Wait: Playboy and fitness instructor Jared Patterson seems like the perfect candidate to help Tasha Smith lose her long-held V-card. But what starts out as a one-time thing quickly turns into an affair neither wants to stop—even when it might get in the way of their futures. High Octane: Fueled: Texan rebel Maddux Bates’s bad behavior won him last year’s Formula One championship—and an image problem. Getting caught dating a sponsor’s girlfriend, oncologist Brynn Douglas, could sabotage this season too—but can anything slow this dynamic duo down when their relationship shifts into overdrive? On the Fly: Newly minted MBA Jacey Vaughn gets in over her head when her father unexpectedly leaves her his NHL team. She knows business, not hockey, but it doesn’t take her long to recognize that her flirtation with team captain Carter Phlynn is a danger to her professional reputation. With the Stanley Cup on the line, she must decide between her heart’s desire and her family’s legacy. The Bull Rider’s Brother: Lizzie Hudson is enjoying rodeo weekend to start her summer when James Sullivan, the cowboy who got away, walks his Justin Ropers back into her life. Can he learn to redefine family before she gives up on him and marries another? Montana Christmas Magic: Tennis pro Logan Collins inherits a cabin in rural Phillipsburg, Montana, that he’s not allowed to sell for six months. It’s just enough time to start a sweet relationship with artist and chocolatier Julie Thompson. But despite the trappings of permanence—a dog, a horse, and a woman who brings light into his dark days—his life is still in New York. He’ll have to persuade Julie that Christmas in Manhattan is just as inspiring, before the holidays put a final wrap on their relationship. No Secrets in Spandex: Allegations of drug use surround bike racer Jacob Hunter, and reporter Ariel Hays is ready to do anything to get that story—except reveal her own secrets. Choosing Carter: When Bryn McKay’s brother escapes from prison bent on revenge, she invites her best friend, naturalist and outdoor guide Carter Danielson, on a rafting trip to help her de-stress—and she wouldn’t mind if things turned romantic. But Carter is a recovering alcoholic who shies away from commitment. Then her brother shows up and they must flee for their lives. Will imminent danger prompt Carter to finally figure out where his heart lies? Winter Storms: Daniel’s sailing accident cost Carly her shot at Olympic dreams, while his own athletic success was unhindered. Now he’s returned and they’re stuck in the Cornish village where storms lash them from outside—and within. Final Mend: Jake Inman may be a triathlete, but he needs a private investigator to help him track down his kidnapped goddaughter in the wilderness. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself, she must team up with Jake—and avoid love at all costs. Sensuality Level: Sensual

Hard News

Hard News
Author: Toni Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 2927
Release: 2016-06-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440599424

Stop the presses! These ten intrepid newsmen and women will stop at nothing when it comes to getting the story, even if it means losing their hearts along the way. No Secrets in Spandex: Allegations of drug use surround bike racer Jacob Hunter, and reporter Ariel Hays is ready to do anything to get that story--except reveal her own secrets. Special Angel: A diva with no record of her past, classical singer Angelique must search the globe to find her true identity, with sexy investigative reporter Brian Andrews hot on her heels. Falling Again: When Fiona McCarthy's investigative news piece and Nick St. Claire's photography assignment intersect, can their feelings for each other survive her need to get the story and his to frame the perfect shot? Love's Justice: Profiler Sarah Johnson is not ready for the deceit and corruption investigative reporter Justin Breslow discovers surrounding her mother's death, nor the danger he brings to her life and her heart. Thunder in the Night: Investigative journalist Allison Belsar is insulted when she's assigned a routine travel story, until it becomes anything but ordinary--or safe. Can she trust the gorgeous tour guide who may be her savior, or could he be the man who wants her dead? Creatures of the Moon: After being attacked in the wild, Lydia Davis starts to change in a way that only journalist Ryan Williams can understand. But how can he help her without revealing his own shapeshifting secret? Best Laid Plans: Anchorwoman Violet Gallagher and hotshot photojournalist Jake Macintyre are on very different career paths. Is one enchanted evening worth a lifetime of dreams? A Man for All Seasons: On a whim, journalist Janey Turner agrees to spend Thanksgiving with Joe Argenti, the editor she's never met in person before. When breaking news interrupts their suddenly romantic dinner, will her professional dreams cost her a merry Christmas? High Octane: Unleashed: TV journalist Vivienne McCloud's first big assignment is to draw out F1 driver Adam Fontaine's secrets. While getting to know the stoic speedster she finds far more than she bargained for--including some serious sparks and a story that will threaten both of their careers. Hot Off the Press: After Leigh Cameron's father dies, the seasoned journalist thinks returning to her sleepy hometown to run the family's newspaper will be easy as pie. But her father's right-hand man, David Stone, is an arrogant tyrant, the paper's in serious financial trouble, and the town is harboring some ugly secrets. Leigh must work closely with David to get to the bottom of things, but is it too close for comfort? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Masquerade

Masquerade
Author: Nicole Flockton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2013-09-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440557462

After being humiliated by her fiancee, Sophie Franklyn has decided that getting involved with work colleagues and men in general isn't for her. Now her focus is going to be on her career and her recent promotion. That is until at a New Year's Eve masquerade ball, she meets a man who tempts her to question her choices. Alex Scavoni is extremely dedicated to his job--so dedicated that his first marriage crumbled under the pressure of his dedication. Now he's happily single, with a new job he's excited to start. When he meets a masked Sophie at the ball, she fires desires in him he thought long dead. He spends a wonderful night with her, but wakes up alone. The next time the two meet, it's in the high-pressure world of emergency room medicine, where they must work side by side. While they deal with the stresses of the emergency ward, they endeavor to keep their feelings for each other on a professional level. When the desire that pushed them together that one night flares to life again, can they ignore them, or will their one night together have consequences neither of them planned on? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Superheroes, Saviors and Sinners Without Secrets

Superheroes, Saviors and Sinners Without Secrets
Author: Ph. D. D S Reade
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2007-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0595407536

Imagine for a moment a world of superheroes, saviors and everyday sinners without masks, no posing or cover ups, no secrets to be held . All of us have secrets that we would like to reveal. We have an innate need to understand the dark side of our lives. And every man and woman has desires to connect, to be known by others on a basic human level. D. S. Reade feels this way. He has haunting secrets and can't help but dream of escaping into a life of hope and closeness with Christ. Superheroes, Saviors and Sinners without Secrets chronicles Reade's walk with God on a journey through personal challenge, passion, and purpose. Having survived sexual abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts, and secret struggles, Dr. Reade not only unveils his way out of the shadows of these nightmares but also helps others to move through their own darkness and into dreams of deep meaning and eternal impact.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Holidays

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Holidays
Author: Joshua Piven
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2002-09
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0811835995

The authors of the best-selling "The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook" help you survive the dangers of the holiday season. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions guide you through dozens of festive scenarios.

Comic Books

Comic Books
Author: Shirrel Rhoades
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780820488929

This book is an insider's guide to how the comic book industry works. You'll learn how comic book superheroes are created and the deeper meanings they represent. You'll follow the development of sequential art storytelling - from caveman wall paintings to modern manga and cinematic techniques. Here you will explore comics in all forms: those flimsy pamphlets we call comic books; thick graphic novels; Japanese manga; and blockbuster movies featuring epic battles between good and evil. But behind it all, you'll discover how comics are an intellectual property business, the real money found in licensed bedsheets and fast-food merchandise, heart-pounding theme park rides and collectible toys, video games, and Hollywood extravaganza featuring such popular superheroes as Spider-Man, Superman, X-Men, and Batman.

The Tycoon's Captured Heart

The Tycoon's Captured Heart
Author: Elizabeth Lennox
Publisher: Elizabeth Lennox Books LLC
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1940134676

For years, Grayson had watched Scarlett grow up. At first, there had just been a connection, something that drew the two of them together. But as the small girl grew into a beautiful woman, he knew that over the years, he’d fallen in love with her. And then she’d asked him to teach her how to attract a man! If any of his competitors knew what a soft spot he had for this woman, he’d have to destroy them. But there it was. He could crush his competition without breaking a sweat, but he couldn’t deny Scarlett when she asked him for help. Scarlett had loved Grayson since she was a young teenager, and the feeling had only grown stronger as the years had passed. But every time she’d decided that she was going to tell him about her feelings, the man had yet another paramour on his arm. She hated him and loved him…and had no idea how to break out of this painful cycle. How could she convince him that she could love him better than all of those silly women? Or failing that, how could she move on with her life? This book includes additional free bonus content: - a new novella about Sierra's brother Daniel from The Duke's Blackmailed Bride, - the introduction stories for the new Samara Royal Family Series, - and an excerpt of the first book in the new series, Pregnant with the Sheik's Baby!