Resultados para "The Stranger" en Contemporánea

This is not how I saw my life panning out. Flying halfway across the world, leaving my dream job behind me all because my fiancé couldn't keep it in his pants. Coming home to my family is the exact cure I need for my broken heart. What I wasn't expecting to see in my living room is a hot, naked Italian man. Did I mention, naked? I really shouldn't be looking at his...

Mikah never considered himself the type to have a one-night stand. That changes when he wakes up the morning with a massive hangover and a handsome man in his bed, not able to remember a thing. Mikah considers hiding in the bathroom all day, but then the man stirs....

It's the morning after Mikah's latest interlude with The Stranger, and recent discoveries have him feeling tense and conflicted. He decides that a boozy spill-session at the bar with his best friend is what he needs. The Stranger isn't done with Mikah yet, however, and the night rapidly becomes something thrilling, terrifying; and, ultimately, even more confusing. Will The Stranger let Mikah in on his secret life?

Dina Chandler has been to hell and back. Two-and-a-half years ago, her tempestuous marriage to Blake Chandler ended abruptly when his plane disappeared in the South American jungle. With no one else to take the helm, the lovely, grief-stricken widow found herself in charge of the vast Chandler hotel empire. Through it all, Blake's old friend, Chet Stanton, had been her rock.

He was a mystery, he still is a mystery in many ways...but now he’s my mystery and I have a lifetime to solve him...The first time I saw him he was just a dim figure in the distance. He was walking on the white sand. A tall stranger strolling thoughtfully along the blue waters edge. He seemed in no hurry as lake breeze stroked his lean body and the gentle surf washed in and out on the beech tickling his naked toes. The sun was behind him and he was a dark intriguing shape, the man caught my gaze like a momentary mirage.

I never meant to keep this secret for so long. I also never meant for this secret to twist and bend into something...more. Suffering from an insatiable hero complex has been a real issue, which might explain my need to keep Oli close. It might explain why I wanted nothing more than to help him. What it doesn't explain is my attraction, which grows more with every day that passes. Being his friend has made me question everything about myself whilst simultaneously opening my eyes to the beautiful heart he hides behind layers of impenetrable armor. I should put a stop to it all.

By his own admission, Dougie Neil is a deeply unattractive man. With only one failed relationship to his name, Dougie is now middle-aged, single, and close to giving up his quest to find love. Then, after the strangest of incidents at work, the unthinkable happens—Dougie is propositioned by a succession of attractive women. Armed with his newfound superpower, Dougie’s only remaining challenge is to decide which of his many admirers is Ms. Right. Then he can settle down, get married, and live happily ever after.

Mel Abrams has a secret identity, like a superhero, but instead of fighting crimes, he's the lead singer to a comedic band. He rocks out with two of his best friends in front of sold-out crowds. He's been single for years after his first love broke his heart. But one night, during one concert at one crowded venue, he brushes fingers with a fan and feels one of those life-changing sparks. The problem is, he didn't see the fan's face. How is he supposed to find his spark's identity without revealing his?

Dauntless news reporter Eleanor Dancy and handsome senator Bram Foremost make the ultimate “odd couple”. Her liberal views challenge his conservative policies; his common sense tempers her zeal. But their passion is as steamy as their politics are stormy, and in matters of desire they vote the same ticket. Life on turbulent Capitol Hill keeps their marriage fresh - until an issue vital to Ellie pits her publicly against Bram. Hidden resentments flare as politics become personal.

Ashlynn finds herself at a crossroads, debating whether to follow her own dreams or to appease her father by staying with the family business. Additionally, her relationship with her fiancé is becoming more distant, leaving Ashlynn questioning their engagement. However, when some unexpected news arises, Ashlynn embarks on a journey across the country, further complicating her situation.

Während der schlimmsten Zeit ihres Lebens stand er ihr zur Seite. Damals waren sie Anwalt und Klientin, kaum mehr als Fremde, doch sie hat es ihm nie vergessen. Nun treffen sie sich wieder. Jenna hat Schreckliches durchgemacht, bevor sie ihre Eiskunstläuferinnenkarriere an den Nagel gehängt und einen Neuanfang gewagt hat. An ihrem ersten Tag als Sozialarbeiterin trifft sie im Gerichtsgebäude ausgerechnet auf Terrence Hart.

Out of a room full of women, his eyes lock on mine. The muscled dancer is agile and skilled, and my gaze hungrily follows every teasing move. When he steps off the stage to stalk toward me, a shiver ripples down my spine. I've never had such an intense reaction to a guy before, especially not a stranger. But this is a tall, dark fantasy brought to life-one with a mischievous grin and chiseled abs.

English professor Gavin Dozier hasn’t had much luck when it comes to love. When his last boyfriend cheated on him, he was driven to experiment with women. Sex with Marian, though, had its own dangers, and before he knew it, he was a father. Now estranged, the only thing Gavin and Marian have in common is their daughter Evie, a precocious seven-year-old who stays with Gavin every other weekend. While out with her daddy, Evie meets the heavily-tattooed Brody Phelps, a sketch artist with serious talent who still dresses like a brooding punk rocker, even though he’s in his thirties.

Ria is as sexy and sultry as a warm tropical night and as beautifully dangerous as the island drinks she serves at the beachside bar on Isla de los Suenos -- The Island of Dreams. But Ria is not as carefree as she appears, and the pretense is wearing her down. One night she risks everything to escape from reality.

Samantha Jones is a small-town journalist with a big secret. She is actually Samantha Gentry, daughter of one of New York's most powerful moguls. At twenty-two, she's decided that finding true love isn't easy for an heiress. But she's willing to change her mind when she meets a man who knows her secret—and claims to have a message from her father. Soon, the handsome stranger has Samantha traveling by boat to a remote island along the St. Lawrence River. But who is Chris Andrews and what does he want? Why isn't Samantha allowed to leave the island? 

Behind the screens, there’s no denying our electric chemistry, but at work, our rivalry grows stronger than ever. But when passion meets profession, will we redefine the Law of Attraction, or will our hearts face a ruthless cross-examination with no chance of appeal? This contemporary workplace romance is a standalone novel in the Paper Cuts series.

Heartbroken following the death of her partner, Susan Parks knows she needs to find a new life, so she leaves her life in England and moves to Cannes. There Susan encounters the enigmatic Gustave. He seems intrigued by Susan, and begins a determined campaign to win her over. His attentions are...

Most people have two lives - the one they actually live and the one they dream of. For me, it's before and after. I was living my dream and loving every minute of it. It only took an instant for everything to come crashing down. Now, instead of being the center of attention, I try to hide in plain sight. Instead of champagne and parties, I have my coffee and my journal. And that's how I like it. Until Benton Riggs enters the picture. I’m immediately drawn to him and his secrets - the main one being his Jekyll & Hyde personalities.

Eddie Houston wears the Blackwater Renegades MC “Nomad” rocker, serving as the club’s eyes and ears out west. Otherwise, the ex-convict junkyard picker and bouncer keeps to himself. He owes nobody, and he likes it that way. When a scruffy, half-starved kid with defiant blue eyes and an attitude to match is left on his doorstep, Eddie knows for sure “Lucky” ain’t his. And he ain’t no do-gooder. But the girl needs help, and his MC brothers will know what to do. Besides, while he’s visiting the club, he’s likely to find a hot woman to break his long, cold, dry spell.

When your eyes land on a complete stranger on the train, and the world around you stops. When the stranger says hello, and your heart stops, too. When the universe answers your prayers and he's there, next day, on the train. A man so powerful—brooding with darkness and secrets. I knew there was going to be more. I wanted more. When the stranger is reading one of your favorite novels, and you're reading one of his. When you think the universe can't be any kinder, but it truly delivers the jackpot of all jackpots and two opposite worlds collide, as though it was meant to be.