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  Till the Fat Lady Sings

  Alisa Kwitney

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  Manya Miriam Mittelman has an uneasy relationship with her flesh, of which there is a bit too much by the standards of Columbia University circa 1992. "If only the flesh weren't so closely connected with the spirit!" Manya reflects. "The spirit has such wonderful moments of illumination, and all the flesh ever does is intrude and say, 'We're hungry now. We have to pee now. We're horny now.'" Till the Fat Lady Sings traces the intertwined fortunes of plump, thoughtful Manya and her circle of acquaintances at Columbia, all of whom are grappling in one way or another with the unbearable weight of being in the 1990s: Manya's flamboyant fellow students, punk-neurasthenic Ophelia (nee Jane Saunders) and angst-ridden Arthur, organizers of the mysterious Doomsday Coalition; Feminism 101 professor Emilia Larsdatter (nee Emily Larson), who has broken up with the tempestuous poet Saul, though "in point of fact their relationship was not exactly over. Like malaria, it recurred from time to time in uncontrollable fits"; Boris, womanizing Russian emigre owner of Zaftigue, the boutique where Manya works on weekends; and Vanessa, who "was having a great deal of difficulty getting over Boris. Perhaps it was her job; she was an editor at LoveLorn romances, for their Regency line of novels. All day long Vanessa read about eighteen-year-olds whose impish flouting of convention ('I shall not perform my needlepoint, Mama!') led them straight into the arms of dashing rakes ('You have heard rumors, Minerva, of my way with the fair sex...')." Wickedly funny, worldly wise, Alisa Kwitney displays extraordinary sureness and emotional wisdom in her first novel. She's a contender.

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  Marrying the Guide - A...

  Nora Phoenix

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  I love my job as a wilderness guide, even when an adorable guy sends me splashing into a river. 
  I messed around with some guys while in college, but I haven’t been attracted to a man since. Until I meet Onno, a sweet Dutch man visiting Forestville. 
  We’re the same age, and he’s so easy to talk to. Plus, I love his sense of humor. 
  He would be so easy to fall for… 
  The problem? He’s going back home to the Netherlands in three weeks. 
  But not if I can help it. 
  Marrying the Guide is a standalone novella in the Forestville Silver Foxes series.

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  The Infidelity Clause - Another...

  Lisa Oliver

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  “What are you talking about? Marry another man?” 
  Caspian, fourth son and yet still a Crown Prince of Gunkermal knew he was a party to a marriage contract. Arranged marriages were common in his family, and he expected the contract would cement various trade or security agreements with another country. He just didn't realize the other party to his contract was a full-grown man, who stepped off his ship and into Caspian's life as if he owned it.  
  How much is this marriage worth to our king again? 
  Nikolas, Crown Prince and only heir of Westland, arrived in Gunkermal to fulfill his part of a marriage contract that was six months in the making. He was under no illusions about his prospective spouse. By all accounts, his intended was a womanizer, a lay about, and was likely someone who fussed if Nikolas should use a wrong fork at dinner. That's why Nikolas insisted their marriage contract have an infidelity clause. He figured his spouse would invoke what was known as the "piss-off" clause before Christmas and he'd be free.  
  It’s far better to marry someone whose weaknesses we’re already aware of.  
  One man went into his marriage contract blindly. The other thought he knew everything there was to know about his intended spouse. When circumstances suggested that neither man knew what was actually going on, was there a possibility the marriage could work after all? And what did a pirate captain have to do with anything at all.  
  The Infidelity Clause is a whimsical story that is the result of the author's muse taking a holiday. If you are a fan of MM arranged marriage stories, set in a land with a dash of magic, and a double dose of humor, you might enjoy this one. The main characters in this story are adults, so intimate situations are described. Please store your e-book content responsibly.

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  Playing With Fire

  Emily Hayes

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  When Fire and Ice Collide . . . 
   
   
   
  If you like sizzling hot romance, Ice Queens, and Enemies to Lovers, this one is for you! 
   
   
   
  Fire Captain Cassidy Harris is as dedicated to her team as they come. Proud, stubborn, and fiercely protective, she's not about to let anyone waltz in and mess with Phoenix Ridge Fire Department. 
   
   
   
  Of course she clashes immediately with Evelyn Ford—a stone cold Ice Queen tasked with modernizing the fire department. Cassidy is ready to fight tooth and nail against Evelyn's changes, but then there is the one thing she didn't expect . . . the heated chemistry between her and her sworn enemy Evelyn. 
   
   
   
  As they clash over budget cuts and safety measures, the walls between them start to crack, and the heat between them becomes impossible to deny. 
   
   
   
  Can Cass and Evelyn find a way to work together without everything going up in flames? Or will their passion burn them both? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Charlie and the Panther

  Vinni George

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  What happens when fate intertwines shifters from land and sea? 
   
   
   
  Matteo Garras wants to be left alone. Most people take the hint. Apparently, Charlie Marsh isn't most people. From the moment the alpha—who smells like sunshine—sits down next to Matteo at the local shifter bar, Matteo's world tilts on its axis, making him want a future he didn't think he could have, one he doesn't think he deserves. 
   
   
   
  Charlie has always had a thing for grumpy cats, so his instant attraction to Matteo isn't a surprise, but the intensity of his feelings and his possessive desire to protect the brooding omega are. The more Charlie gets to know Matteo, the more he realizes they have in common, including scars that are more than skin deep. 
   
   
   
  When pain from Matteo's past tries to make him push Charlie away, fate pulls them back to each other, binding them together forever and giving Charlie the chance to show Matteo he deserves everything he's ever dreamed of having. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  See You Next Month

  Jamey Moody

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  Can you bring paradise home? 
   
   
   
  Web designer Kelsey Kenny always dreamed of spending Christmas at the beach, but when her daughters make other plans, she is left on her own. A chance call from her client in the Virgin Islands has her packing her bags for an exciting stay at their resort while she views the property for a website redesign. 
   
   
   
  After her divorce, the idea of spending her first Christmas without her two young sons had Isabella Burns anything but merry. To keep from ruining Christmas for the rest of her family, Isabella decided to put her energy into her work. Her newest client was a brand renovation for a resort in the Virgin Islands. There would be plenty of sunshine, tropical drinks, and no snow. 
   
   
   
  On their first night, Kelsey and Isabella realize they are the only singles at the resort and quickly become friends. While brainstorming ideas with the CEO they come up with a unique marketing plan that has them returning every month to highlight a specific vacation. 
   
   
   
  As their friendship deepens, sparks begin to fly. Is this the island magic the locals talk about? Why does it feel like they're leaving their hearts in paradise? Could they bring paradise home? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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