The plan was simple. One night. No commitment. No regrets.Single dad, Benjamin Jenkins Jr learned the hard way that women can't be trusted. But the moment Mahogany Rowsey hits his radar, he's captivated and unable to resist her magnetic pull.Mahogany can spot a player a mile away, and she's managed to dodge every single one...until Ben. He charms her into a one-night fling that leaves her panting for more. But it won't happen again. She lives in Chicago. He lives in Cincinnati. Still, that doesn't stop her from wanting what she can't have.But when Ben shows up to bid on a project Mahogany is overseeing, what began as one night of passion becomes so much more. Can these two get on the same page long enough to turn one night into forever?

On September 28, 1960-a day that will live forever in the hearts of fans-Red Sox slugger Ted Williams stepped up to the plate for his last at-bat in Fenway Park. Seizing the occasion, he belted a solo home run- a storybook ending to a storied career. In the stands that afternoon was 28-year-old John Updike, inspired by the moment to make his lone venture into the field of sports reporting. More than just a matchless account of that fabled final game, Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu is a brilliant evocation of Williams' competitive spirit, an intensity of dedication that still "crowds the throat with joy." Now, on the 50th anniversary of the dramatic exit of baseball's greatest hitter, The Library of America presents a commemorative edition of Hub Fans, prepared by the author just months before his death. To the classic final version of the essay, long out-of-print, Updike added an autobiographical preface and a substantial new afterword. Here is a baseball book for the ages, a fan's notes of the very highest order.

**To understand her customers’ desires at her lingerie store, Naughty Bits, Madison must explore her own deep yearnings** with the help of neighboring store owner—and oh-so-sexy Dominant—Logan. After overcoming her fears and allowing herself to truly submit, Madison is ready for her ultimate sexual adventure: an auction where she’ll be offered up to the highest bidding Master. But when her fantasy brings her face-to-face with her true feelings for Logan, she’ll have to figure out if she’s ready to trust her heart as well as her body to him forever… A scorchingly hot new novella from the bestselling Joey W. Hill!  For fans of Sylvia Day and Jaci Burton. "I can't tell you how impressed I am with Hill's books.  Okay, hotter than hell, yes, but but Hill manages to do more than that....This is one hell of a writer" --Angela Knight, *New York Times* bestselling author "**A+**" --*Smart Bitches Trashy Books* **Don’t miss out on the other Naughty Bits novellas: *The Lingerie Shop*, *The* *Training Session *and *Bound to Please*.** **Praise for the novels of Joey W. Hill:** “Blends the erotic and emotional perfectly...providing readers with a gorgeous romance.”—*Joyfully Reviewed* "One of the best authors of erotic romance for a reason--her exceptional ability to bring together complex characters along with gripping romances that revolve around the world of BDSM..." --*Risque Reviews* "Everything Joey W. Hill writes just rocks my world."  --Jaci Burton, *New York Times* bestselling author **Joey W. Hill** is the author of the Knights of the Boardroom series, including *Honor Bound *and *Controlled Response*, the Vampire Queen series, including *Taken* *by the Vampire*, and the stand alone novel, *Unrestrained*. Having received multiple Top Reviewer Picks from RT Book Reviews, Night Owl Romance, ParaNormal Romance Reviews, TwoLips and others, she has also been awarded the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award in Erotica. **

She'll fight for what she wants...even if she has to make a deal with the devil.Camilla Anthony painstakingly restores older Chicagoland homes to their former glory. So when the opportunity arises to acquire an abandoned block of homes and a school in her neighborhood of Southlake Park, she's ready to take on the challenge. But she'll need the help of her former crush and frequent real estate rival.Mekkai Arrington builds luxury homes. Increasingly, he and preservationist Camilla Anthony clash over gentrification. But when Kai reluctantly agrees to participate in a charity bachelor auction, Camilla vies for him and wins. She proposes an alliance that will benefit both of their companies while salvaging a historic neighborhood in their childhood community. But will the fiery passion that erupts between them during their beach getaway blow up their deal?

A brand new cozy mystery in The Ghost Cat Mysteries from Jessica Beck, the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Donut Shop Mysteries and the Classic Diner Mysteries!When Christy Blake goes to an estate auction, she plans to pick up a few things for her secondhand shop, Memories and Dreams. She gets more than she bargains for, though, when her ghost cat, Midnight, brings one of the late owners to her for help. Summer and her father were murdered, and Christy must solve the case to free the victim so she can Cross Over. But by doing so, will Christy lose Midnight forever?About the AuthorJessica Beck is the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Donut Shop Mysteries from St. Martin's Press, as well as the Classic Diner Mysteries from Cozy Publishing.

Sarah Campbell's never bid in her high school's charity auction to win a date with one of the school's hottest guys. And she's certainly not going to start now—when she's still hurting over a bad breakup. The absolute last thing she'd ever do is bid on Mr. Ego himself, Chance DuPont.Chance just wanted to help out a worthy cause, not get roped into not one but six dates with someone who seemingly can't stand him. But when Sarah's friends bid on him on her behalf, that's exactly where he ends up. Now a local blog is covering the story by following them on all their dates, too? Seems like everyone loves a good love story—except the two living it.Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains one fender-bender meet-cute, two well-meaning best friends, and endless steamy moments. It may inspire you to plan your own six dates with someone special!Each book in the Girlfriend Request series is STANDALONE:* The Girlfriend...

The stunning finale of the epic fantasy duology from New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis. Alchemy student turned necromancer Nedra Brysstain has made a life-changing decision to embrace the darkness—but can the boy who loves her bring her back to the light before she pays the ultimate price?Lunar Island is trying to heal. The necromantic plague that ravaged the land has been eradicated, and Emperor Auguste, the young and charming leader of the Allyrian Empire, has a plan: rid the island of necromancy once and for all. Though Greggori "Grey" Astor wants what's best for his people, he knows that allying himself with Auguste threatens the one person he loves most: necromancer Nedra Brysstain. Feeling like he already failed to save Nedra once, Grey becomes determined to help the Emperor rebuild Lunar Island while still keeping Nedra safe from harm. Back at the quarantine hospital, Nedra's army of revenants are growing increasingly inhuman by the...

Going once, going twice...and falling straight into her bed? A bachelor auction gets out of hand in the second Little Black Book of Secrets novel by Karen Booth!I paid quite a lot for time with youand I intend to get my money's worth.Romance is not on socialite Taylor Klein's mind when she wins a night with super-sexy Roman Scott in a charity bachelor auction. Buying a date is the only way to meet the famously reclusive hotelier—and pick his brain on how to launch her dream boutique hotel. Besides, Taylor's done with romance. But sticking to business gets tough when their sparks explode into passion. And even tougher when the notorious gossip account Little Black Book threatens to expose all their steamy secrets...From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the...

They were the best of friends in college but after going off into the world their lives drastically changed. Now, Dylan James, in-house counsel for a D.C. lobbyist firm is once again face-to-face with Cristine Palmer, defense attorney from New York. The passion that had been on a low simmer because of prior relationships is now on full blast. But Dylan has a dark side that he's certain Cristine will not understand. Cristine has not come this far to walk away from her feelings for Dylan again, so following him to Chicago and bidding for the lover she's always dreamed of is her only option.

Drama abounds in this Medieval romance Finding his future wifeMeans revisiting his past... After making a pact with his brother to find a bride by the year's end, warrior Camron of Clan Graham faces his toughest battle yet: to win defiant Anna, his first love. She's fiercely protective of her family and her independence, so Highlander Camron must prove to Anna that she's more than just a bet—and that he's a man she can trust with her safety and her heart! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Lovers and HighlandersBook 1: The Highlander's Bridal BidBook 2: The Highlander's Unexpected Bride

A Second Chance at Love ... Erika had thought that Ryan was out of her life, and that she was over him. When they run into each other at an art action, and he outbids her on a painting of her grandmother's, she's willing to do anything to get it from him - including agree to spend 48 hours with him. Her head says at the end of it, she can just walk away. Her heart isn't so sure.

NOTE: Bid on Me was originally published in two books as part of a duet - The Bid (Billionaire Romance #1; Ethan & Alice #1; Club Darkness #1) RD 12/2017 and The Win (Billionaire Romance #2; Ethan & Alice #2; Club Darkness #2) RD 12/29/2017  The series name was changed to the Billionaire's Club January 18, 2018 and a new cover given. The series name was changed once again on February 19, 2018 to British Billionaires with a new cover. The Bid was book #1 in the series and The Win was retitled to His Prize (British Billionaires #2). On March 6, 2018, she revised and re-redited The Bid and The Win combining them into a single book, Bid on Me, which is now British Billionaires #1; Club Darkness #1.My Dad's best friend is about to take my virginity.Tonight is the auction at the BDSM club.The billionaires all want to take my innocence but there can only be one winner.Ethan.The hottest and richest man in the room.He's brought me into his world of luxury and excess.He's bought me everything I ever wanted.But he's also bought my virginity.Now he wants to get what he paid for.Bid on Me is a steamy Dad's Best Friend type standalone romantic novel. It contains elements of BDSM and submission, there is no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.

STONY MAN he elite, covert agents of Stony Man Farm, comprising the best cyber techs and military in the world, act under orders of the President. Whether it's stopping a terror attack overseas or saving civilians closer to home, the teams fight for freedom and peace. DEADLY SCIENCE A cutting-edge electromagnetic pulse weapon sets off a bidding war, and brokers from countries all over the world can't wait to get their hands on it. But when the Libyan rebel behind the auction squeezes out the U.S., red flags are raised in Washington. Determined to keep the weapon of mass destruction away from hostile powers, Stony Man Farm has two choices: steal it from the rebel's headquarters in Greece--or destroy it. While Phoenix Force deploys overseas, Able Team has its own mission. An American paramilitary contractor also wants the EMP device...and he's willing to kill anyone who gets in his way.

FOUL PLAY IN THE GYM When it comes to running a successful garage sale, Sarah Winston believes in doing her homework. She also believes in giving back. But when she agrees to manage an athletic equipment swap, she doesn't bargain on an uncharitable killer. The day of the event, the school superintendent is found dead in the gymnasium. HAS SARAH PLAYING DEFENSE Suddenly the murder suspects are the school board members—including the husband of a very difficult client who's hired Sarah to run a high-end sale and demands she do her bidding. In between tagging and haggling, Sarah studies the clues to see who wanted to teach the superintendent a lesson. But as she closes in on the truth, the killer intends to give her a crash course on minding her own business . . . Praise for the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries "There's a lot going on in this charming mystery, and it all works . . . Well written...

While this book happens 23 years before the main events of this series, it contains characters, events, and context needed to fully enjoy the rest of the series. This is the preferred reading order, but it can also be read any time before, during, or right after books 1 and 2.THE RULER IS DEAD.LONG LIVE THE RULER.Homaj Rhialden has lived his whole life knowing his older sibling, not himself, will rule his interstellar kingdom—and as a court rake, he's perfectly okay with that. But when his parents are assassinated and the Heir goes missing, Homaj is suddenly thrust into power. All evidence points to an inside job, but who among his father's trusted advisors are his enemies?Determined to track down his parents' killers and prove himself in an increasingly hostile court, Homaj hatches a plan with his servant cousin, Iata, to use their shapeshifting abilities to switch places: while Iata impersonates him and rules the kingdom as...

When her beloved father fell ill, Caitlyn Flynn agreed to be the 'bonus' he'd promised his hardworking right-hand man. But the ruggedly Western Grant Davis was a far cry from the preppy schoolboys Caitlyn had known. For this broad-shouldered hunk was a real man--and she was now his wife!Grant was sure a Wyoming oil rig was no place for a debutante. Nor was his bed any place for the fresh-faced, pure Caitlyn. Grant figured just one kiss on his blue-blood bride's prim lips would set her straight--only, he didn't stop to think that his 'bonus' of a wife would spin his own blood hot!The Bridal Bid: Highest Bidder Wins the Bride!

A western historical romance where a blind man agrees to marry a woman whose marriage is annuled after her bigamist husband auctions her off to the highest bidder.

Cassi Mason, a beautiful, energetic, career-driven young woman, is the head buyer for a prestigious art gallery in California. Jared Landine is a handsome returned missionary, who works as a buyer for an exclusive New York gallery. Sparks fly as the two come head-to-head in a bidding war for a very expensive Indian Buddha from the Kushan period. Each is determined to win, but others also want the Buddha—at any cost. Thugs, jewel thieves, the FBI, or Jared's beautiful and alluring boss . . . who will end up with the statue? During a string of spine-tingling exploits, Cassi and Jared are forced to develop a tentative friendship that deepens into romance. Will they survive long enough to see it through? Rachel Ann Nunes, author of the best-selling Ariana series, has crafted a wonderfully intriguing and romantic drama in this fast-moving novel, bringing two idealistic young people together from opposite edges of the continent and allowing them, in their own way, to find an unexpected connection to the gospel and to each other. In the end, their very lives depend on the trust they've developed. If you love romance and excitement, you'll be captivated by A Bid for Love.Previously published as Love to the Highest Bidder, Rachel Ann Nunes has updated this fast-moving adventure.

A brand new cozy mystery in The Ghost Cat Mysteries from Jessica Beck, the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Donut Shop Mysteries and the Classic Diner Mysteries! When Christy Blake goes to an estate auction, she plans to pick up a few things for her secondhand shop, Memories and Dreams. She gets more than she bargains for, though, when her ghost cat, Midnight, brings one of the late owners to her for help. Summer and her father were murdered, and Christy must solve the case to free the victim so she can Cross Over. But by doing so, will Christy lose Midnight forever?

The prisoner who wakes up in a box miles from anywhere. The jailer who doesn’t question his job. The shipment of drones stolen in transit from a cargo hub. The kidnappers planning a devastating attack on US soil. When James Chadwick, a drone expert, disappears suddenly, Cruxys Solutions investigators Ruth Gonzales and Andy Vaslik are assigned to track his last movements. With few clues to go on, the hunt moves from London to New York, gathering speed as they close in on a horrifying plan to kill the US President and inflict total damage on a US Air Force base. And time is running out.