Scandal Never Sleeps

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0425275329
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Scandal Never Sleeps written by Shayla Black and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Masters of Ménage series.... They are the Perfect Gentlemen of Creighton Academy: privileged, wealthy, powerful friends with a wild side. But a deadly scandal is about to tear down their seemingly ideal lives. Maddox Crawford’s sudden death sends Gabriel Bond reeling. Not only is he burying his best friend, he’s cleaning up Mad’s messes, including his troubled company. Grieving and restless, Gabe escapes his worries in the arms of a beautiful stranger. But his mind-blowing one-night stand is about to come back to haunt him.... Mad groomed Everly Parker to be a rising star in the executive world. Now that he’s gone, she’s sure her job will be the next thing she mourns, especially after she ends up accidentally sleeping with her new boss. If only their night together hadn’t been so incendiary—or Gabe like a fantasy come true.... As Gabe and Everly struggle to control the heated tension between them, they discover evidence that Mad’s death was no accident. Now they must bank their smoldering passions to hunt down a murderer—because Mad had secrets that someone was willing to kill for, and Gabe or Everly could be the next target....

Scandal Never Sleeps

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0425275329
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Scandal Never Sleeps written by Shayla Black and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Masters of Ménage series.... They are the Perfect Gentlemen of Creighton Academy: privileged, wealthy, powerful friends with a wild side. But a deadly scandal is about to tear down their seemingly ideal lives. Maddox Crawford’s sudden death sends Gabriel Bond reeling. Not only is he burying his best friend, he’s cleaning up Mad’s messes, including his troubled company. Grieving and restless, Gabe escapes his worries in the arms of a beautiful stranger. But his mind-blowing one-night stand is about to come back to haunt him.... Mad groomed Everly Parker to be a rising star in the executive world. Now that he’s gone, she’s sure her job will be the next thing she mourns, especially after she ends up accidentally sleeping with her new boss. If only their night together hadn’t been so incendiary—or Gabe like a fantasy come true.... As Gabe and Everly struggle to control the heated tension between them, they discover evidence that Mad’s death was no accident. Now they must bank their smoldering passions to hunt down a murderer—because Mad had secrets that someone was willing to kill for, and Gabe or Everly could be the next target....

Trouble Never Sleeps

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0147515459
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (475 download)

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Book Synopsis Trouble Never Sleeps by : Stephanie Tromly

Download or read book Trouble Never Sleeps written by Stephanie Tromly and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happily Ever After gets a serious makeover in this swoony, non-stop, thrill-ride of a conclusion to the Trouble Is a Friend of Mine trilogy Digby and Zoe have been skirting around each other for so long that you might think they'd lose their magic if they ever actually hooked up. But never fear--there's all the acerbic wit, steamy chemistry, and sarcastic banter you could possibly hope for. Now that Digby's back in town with a new lead, he's plunged Zoe (and their Scooby Gang of wealthy frenemy Sloane, nerd-tastic genius Felix, and aw-shucks-handsome Henry) into the deep end on the hunt for his kidnapped sister. Sure, it could require breaking into a government research facility (not to mention a little light treason), and yes, Zoe could be jeopardizing her Ivy League future. But dating Digby was never going to be short on danger, and it's worth it if it helps him get the closure he so desperately needs. The schemes might be over-the-top but this Breakfast Club cast is irresistibly real as they cope with regular high school stuff from social media shaming to dating your best friend, all with a twist no one will see coming. "I'm in awe of Tromly because of what she has pulled off. . . this book sings."--Jesse Andrews, author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and The Haters on Trouble Is a Friend of Mine

Big Easy Temptation

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Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0425275345
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Big Easy Temptation written by Shayla Black and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling authors of the Masters of Ménage series present the third scintillating novel featuring the privileged, wealthy, wild men of Creighton Academy—the Perfect Gentlemen. Years ago, Naval officer Dax Spencer and NCIS agent Holland Kirk indulged in a steamy affair—until she betrayed him in the wake of his father’s death. Dax tried to put her behind him with a payback of his own. But he never forgot Holland… Now, as Dax and his fellow Perfect Gentlemen unravel a web of lies, he discovers his family’s tragedy is part of a much larger conspiracy. Soon, all clues point him back to New Orleans…where Holland waits, protecting her deadly secret and holding a torch for the only man she’s ever loved. Once reunited, they can’t fight the passion flaring hot and wild. But something sinister lurks around every corner, from the elegance of the Garden district to the beauty of the bayou. Dax and Holland may find their way back to each other—if they survive...

Never Kiss a Rake

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ISBN 13 : 9781477807323
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis Never Kiss a Rake by : Anne Kristine Stuart

Download or read book Never Kiss a Rake written by Anne Kristine Stuart and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bryony Russell and her two sisters are left destitute by the disgrace and unexpected death of their father, a wealthy shipping magnate. He left a cryptic note, and Bryony is determined to find the real villain and clear her father's name. In disguise as a servant, Bryony infiltrates the home of her father's business partner to find proof of his guilt ... or innocence.

Just One Scandal

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Publisher : CP Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1947089986
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Just One Scandal by : Carly Phillips

Download or read book Just One Scandal written by Carly Phillips and published by CP Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jilted bride. Her brother’s ex-buddy. An affair would be crazy…right? Chloe Kingston’s life is exactly how she needs it: safe and stable. Right up until her reliable, low-risk fiancé jilts her on their fairy-tale wedding day. As she works her way through the reception champagne—and wonders where she’s going to live—she stumbles into her brother Linc’s ex-best friend. If only Beckett Daniels were hideous. But he’s not. He’s everything her erstwhile groom was not. Hot. Sexy. Dangerous. And she’s just buzzed enough to want all that Greek-god gorgeousness to show her the kind of fun she’s been missing. Beck thrives on calculated risks, but taking advantage of Linc’s little sister isn’t one of them. What he can do is haul her tipsy, tulle-clad, tempting little butt to the bridal suite to sleep it off. Then move her into his spare room—which has the satisfying side effect of driving her brother crazy. They can’t remain platonic roommates for long. Not when the sexual attraction sizzles out of control. But when tragedy threatens Beck, pain from his past reminds them both that life doesn’t come without risks…and this time, they're gambling with their hearts.

A Hint of Scandal

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373131909
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (731 download)

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Book Synopsis A Hint of Scandal by : Tara Pammi

Download or read book A Hint of Scandal written by Tara Pammi and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notorious socialite in over her head? Olivia Stanton's name has been synonymous with scandal—every bad choice scrutinized in the headlines—but she's finally getting herself together. That is, until her twin sister disappears right before her wedding and Olivia's needed to stand in—as the bride! Alexander King's ruthless determination for perfection is world renowned and he'll make Olivia pay for her latest stunt—by enforcing their marriage vows! He expects her to be the model wife in public. And in private? With her feisty attitude and his strong will, it won't be long before the tension between them reaches boiling point!

At the Pleasure of the President

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Publisher : Black Oak Books LLC
ISBN 13 : 1939673100
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book At the Pleasure of the President written by Shayla Black and published by Black Oak Books LLC. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling conclusion of the twisting, page-turning Perfect Gentlemen series… Decades ago, ambitious Zack Hayes set his sights on the White House. He’s worked his whole life to become the leader of the free world—attending the right schools, marrying the perfect bride—all to aid his campaign. He didn’t realize someone behind the scenes has been pulling the strings to manipulate Zack and the country he loves into a dangerous position—one he will risk his life to wrench free from. The one thing he can’t risk is Elizabeth Matthews. From the moment she met Zack Hayes, Liz felt the connection. Serving as his campaign manager and then his press secretary, she accepted that her love for him would remain unrequited. Still, she’d thought they were friends, so when he pushed her aside, she felt the stab in her heart. And when she realizes he’s done it to protect her, nothing will stop Liz from standing by his side—not even the men who would use her as a weapon against him. As shocking secrets are revealed, Zack and Liz find succor and passion in each other’s arms. When the ultimate villain shows his face, Zack may have to choose between his country and the woman he loves…

Smoke and Sin, The Perfect Gentlemen, Book 4

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Publisher : Black Oak Books LLC
ISBN 13 : 1939673089
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Smoke and Sin, The Perfect Gentlemen, Book 4 written by Shayla Black and published by Black Oak Books LLC. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a decade ago, Roman Calder had a scorching affair with the sister of one of his best friends. Augustine Spencer drove him so crazy he thought of nothing but her. The only thing they did more often than heat the sheets was fight. Unprepared for the intensity of their relationship, Roman broke things off and concentrated on things that made sense to him: his career and putting his best friend, Zack Hayes, in the White House. Gus Spencer is known to Washington insiders as the president’s secret weapon. Gorgeous and brilliant, Gus runs the press pool with the determination of a shark. No one dares to cross her, not when she’s known for having a spine of steel…but long ago one man melted her down. Despite the fact that she’ll never forgive Roman for breaking her heart, now that they work together she can’t get him off her mind. When a dangerous investigation leads both Roman and Gus to London, the heat between them becomes unbearable. As they begin to unravel an international conspiracy, they find themselves falling all over again. But when a killer threatens their world, can they fight to stay together or will the sins of their past keep them forever apart?

While Justice Sleeps

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Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0593469518
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (934 download)

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Book Synopsis While Justice Sleeps by : Stacey Abrams

Download or read book While Justice Sleeps written by Stacey Abrams and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A gripping, complexly plotted thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court, where a young law clerk finds herself embroiled in a shocking mystery crafted by one of the most preeminent judges in America—from celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams. "Abrams follows in Dan Brown’s footprint with this masterfully plotted thriller that unfolds like the ultimate chess match—bold move to bolder move with lives hanging in the balance."—Lisa Gardner, author of Before She Disappeared "A first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. It’s fast-paced and full of surprises—a terrific read."—Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together—excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn—the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases—has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the most controversial cases before the court—a proposed merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm, which promises to unleash breathtaking results in the medical field. She also discovers that Wynn suspected a dangerously related conspiracy that infiltrates the highest power corridors of Washington. As political wrangling ensues in Washington to potentially replace the ailing judge whose life and survival Avery controls, she begins to unravel a carefully constructed, chesslike sequence of clues left behind by Wynn. She comes to see that Wynn had a much more personal stake in the controversial case and realizes his complex puzzle will lead her directly into harm’s way in order to find the truth. While Justice Sleeps is a cunningly crafted, sophisticated novel, layered with myriad twists and a vibrant cast of characters. Drawing on her astute inside knowledge of the court and political landscape, Stacey Abrams shows herself to be not only a force for good in politics and voter fairness but also a major new talent in suspense fiction.

The Billionaire's Private Scandal

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Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence
ISBN 13 : 1640630414
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis The Billionaire's Private Scandal by : Jenna Bayley-Burke

Download or read book The Billionaire's Private Scandal written by Jenna Bayley-Burke and published by Entangled: Indulgence. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Megan Carlton’s secret affair with financier Brandon Knight ended when he pulled off a hostile takeover of her family’s hotel empire and then kissed another woman. Broke and alone, Megan starts a new life and learns to stand on her own, then Brandon finds her serving coffee and surviving on tips and tries to pull her back into her old life and his arms. She thought she was over him, and she certainly can’t ever trust him again. But what her head knows and her heart feels are two different things. Brandon was used to always getting what he wanted, then the woman he loves disappeared without a word. When he finds her months later working as a barista, he wonders if she’s suffering from amnesia. Getting a scalding Americano to the chest proves she recognizes him, but she’s got the situation—and him—all wrong. Now all he has to do is prove it. Each book in the Invested in Love series is STANDALONE: *Compromising Positions *The Billionaire's Runaway Fiancee *The Billionaire's Private Scandal *The Billionaire's Holiday Engagement *The Billionaire's Reluctant Fiancee

TMI

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Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1641604069
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (416 download)

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Book Synopsis TMI by : Perez Hilton

Download or read book TMI written by Perez Hilton and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Delicious memoir. . . . catnip for Hollywood gossip hounds." —Publishers Weekly The story of how Mario Lavandeira becomes Perez Hilton, the world's first and biggest celebrity blogger, with millions of readers around the globe. With Perez's help, many promising young artists reached the masses—Katy Perry, Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Lady Gaga, to name a few. Soon Perez was a Hollywood insider, but after a dramatic fallout with Lady Gaga, his blog became increasingly mean. When people called him a bully and a hypocrite for outing gay celebrities, Perez was forced to reevaluate not only his alter ego, but also himself. TMI reveals the man behind the blog in a new, revealing, and still juicy memoir.

Ten Kisses to Scandal

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Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062685511
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Book Synopsis Ten Kisses to Scandal by : Vivienne Lorret

Download or read book Ten Kisses to Scandal written by Vivienne Lorret and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-12-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with the client. However, they never said anything about kissing a rake… Briar Bourne’s matchmaking career could be summed up in two words—comic disaster. Unless she can learn about the irresistible forces that draw men and women together, her professional future looks rather bleak. But Briar has an intriguing plan—enlisting London’s most irredeemable rake to teach her everything he knows about attraction. Given his notorious reputation, it’s no surprise that Nicholas Blacklowe, the Earl of Edgemont, requests one thing in exchange for his tutelage. For every lesson, he wants a kiss in return. And what harm could there be in a simple kiss? After all, Briar would never fall for a scoundrel… Nicholas has no romantic notions about love, and no intention of changing his ways. He’s only helping Briar so that she can find the perfect bride for his jilted cousin. Yet Briar is so clever, so curious, so candid—so blasted tempting—that soon, Nicholas can’t stop wondering what it might be like if he was irresistible to her. Ten lessons. Ten kisses. And a million ways to fall hopelessly, scandalously in love.

The Broken

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Publisher : Dream Words, LLC
ISBN 13 : 0991179668
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (911 download)

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Book Synopsis The Broken by : Shayla Black

Download or read book The Broken written by Shayla Black and published by Dream Words, LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Broken people. Separate. Adrift. Damaged. Raine loves Macen. He burns for her…but she’s off-limits. Until his best friend, Liam, says he wants her for himself. And their fiery collision begins… An innocent runaway, her tormented savior, and the shrewd player embark on an epic, passionate journey of rage, jealousy, forgiveness, and love to become Unbroken. (Read at your own risk! This juicy, tension-filled origin story will suck you into one of the most bingeworthy series EVER, filled with dark romance, angst, jaw-dropping steam, laughs, wrenching emotions, and a love triangle between two super-hot alphas vying for a sassy brat in desperate need of firm hands and a big heart. You’ve been warned!) The Unbroken Series: Raine Falling The Broken The Betrayal The Break The Brink The Bond

We Play Ourselves

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Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0399591540
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Book Synopsis We Play Ourselves by : Jen Silverman

Download or read book We Play Ourselves written by Jen Silverman and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a humiliating scandal, a young writer flees to the West Coast, where she is drawn into the morally ambiguous orbit of a charismatic filmmaker and the teenage girls who are her next subjects. FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD • ONE OF BUZZFEED’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “A blistering story about the costs of creating art.”—O: The Oprah Magazine Not too long ago, Cass was a promising young playwright in New York, hailed as “a fierce new voice” and “queer, feminist, and ready to spill the tea.” But at the height of all this attention, Cass finds herself at the center of a searing public shaming, and flees to Los Angeles to escape—and reinvent herself. There she meets her next-door neighbor Caroline, a magnetic filmmaker on the rise, as well as the pack of teenage girls who hang around her house. They are the subjects of Caroline’s next semidocumentary movie, which follows the girls’ clandestine activity: a Fight Club inspired by the violent classic. As Cass is drawn into the film’s orbit, she is awed by Caroline’s ambition and confidence. But over time, she becomes troubled by how deeply Caroline is manipulating the teens in the name of art—especially as the consequences become increasingly disturbing. With her past proving hard to shake and her future one she’s no longer sure she wants, Cass is forced to reckon with her own ambitions and confront what she has come to believe about the steep price of success.

A Scandal By Any Other Name

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Publisher : Entangled: Amara
ISBN 13 : 1633758907
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (337 download)

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Book Synopsis A Scandal By Any Other Name by : Kimberly Bell

Download or read book A Scandal By Any Other Name written by Kimberly Bell and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Bishop has led a very sheltered life. Protected by her family from those who might ridicule her for her secrets, she stays hidden away in the country. But she longs for more, if only for an evening. To kiss a rake in full view of the stable boy. Unchaperoned picnics. Romance. But she knows she’ll never experience any of those things. That is, until a handsome duke with a mysterious past of his own arrives... Duke Jasper DeVere left London to grieve his grandfather’s death privately, away from the prying eyes and gossips of the ton. Seeking solitude at a friend’s country manor, he’s surprised he finds himself drawn to the company of the shy beauty determined to present the epitome of proper behavior. That is, until the mysterious woman makes an indecent proposal... Julia can’t believe what she’s suggested to the duke. Nor that he agrees a distraction is what they both need. But what will happen when Jasper must return to his duties and leave Julia behind? Will the memories of their time together be enough for a lifetime of solitude for either of them? Because Julia can never leave her country haven and a duke can never stay... Each book the Tale of Two Sisters series is STANDALONE: * The Importance of Being Scandalous * A Scandal By Any Other Name

A Scandal, a Secret, a Baby

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1460306597
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis A Scandal, a Secret, a Baby by : Sharon Kendrick

Download or read book A Scandal, a Secret, a Baby written by Sharon Kendrick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hot tempers lead to scorching seduction and forever families in these two sexy romance novels of famous beauties and their devastatingly handsome beaus. A Scandal, A Secret, A Baby Dante D’Arezzo is the last person famous songwriter Justina Perry wants to see at her best friend’s wedding. The wickedly sexy Italian broke her heart once. But no matter how determined she is to stay away, she once again surrenders to his insatiable desire. When news of her pregnancy hits the front page, Dante knows he’s the father. And he knows just how to make Justina pay for keeping his child from him! Marriage Scandal, Showbiz Baby! Seduced by Matteo, a famous movie star, the once-innocent Jennifer marries him and starts her own acting career. But at the height of their popularity, their busy lives tear them apart. They thought it was over, until they bump into each other at the Cannes Film Festival. Though tempers flare, a moment of passion leads to a new life for both of them . . .