Elizabeth Kelly Knihy

Kira is desperate... A decade of unrequited love will do that to a girl.Dead set on making local hottie firefighter Daniel jealous, she proposes a fake relationship with Connor... her unexpectedly sexy dentist.Connor is done with relationships.He moved to Harmony Falls to escape his past and make a fresh start... one that doesn't include a girlfriend-fake or real.Faced with the prospect of an awkward reunion with his ex, and a family determined to bring them back together, he makes an agreement with Kira. He'll help make Daniel jealous if she'll pose as his girlfriend at a family wedding.The relationship isn't real... but their sizzling attraction is.As they grow closer, the lines blur between make-believe and reality until Kira realizes that it's Connor she wants.Will Connor's past doom them from the start? Or are Connor and Kira meant to be?Please note that this book contains steamy and explicit sex scenes and may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature audiences only.

Riddle Camperdown freut sich darauf, den Sommer 1972 vornehmlich faulenzend auf der Veranda ihres Elternhauses auf Cape Cod zu verbringen, und hofft , dabei nicht allzu oft von ihren exzentrischen Eltern gestört zu werden: Greer, der exaltierten, scharfzüngigen ehemaligen Hollywoodschauspielerin, und Godfrey „Camp“ Camperdown, dem Patriarchen und gewerkschaftsnahen Lokalpolitiker mit Hang zur großen Geste, der gerade mitten im Wahlkampf steckt. Dann wird Riddle im Pferdestall des Nachbarn zufällig zur Zeugin eines Mordes. Verängstigt entscheidet sie sich dafür, niemandem davon zu erzählen. Doch als Camps Wahlkampf immer hitziger wird und einer seiner politischen Gegner Gerüchte über die Camperdowns in die Welt setzt, gerät Riddle immer mehr unter Druck, die Wahrheit zu sagen, obwohl sie gleichzeitig die Rache des Mörders fürchtet. Das Porträt einer unvergesslichen, so skurrilen wie liebenswerten Familie, das sich vor dem Hintergrund eines Verbrechens und eines Familiengeheimnisses entfaltet – unterhaltsam, intelligent und spannend.

Exploring her diagnosis of bipolar disorder at twenty-one, Elizabeth Kelly uses writing as a means of expression and self-discovery. The narrative delves into her personal journey, highlighting the challenges and insights gained while navigating the complexities of mental health. Through her reflections, she offers a candid look at the impact of her experiences, making it a poignant exploration of resilience and creativity.

Geld allein macht nicht glücklich – sondern verrückt. Fragen Sie mal die Flanagans! Collie Flanagan ist gewissenhaft, strebsam und anständig – und das schwarze Schaf der Familie. Sein Bruder Bingo ist faul, großmäulig, draufgängerisch und ihr ganzer Stolz. Denn die Flanagans sind völlig übergeschnappt, und ihr riesiges Landhaus ist ein Biotop für Neurosen. Vater Charlie ist Trinker, Frauenheld und Prediger seiner anarchischen Weltsicht. Mutter Anais ist Millionenerbin, erklärte Marxistin und hasst ihren steinreichen Vater. Ständig umgeben von einem Rudel Hunden liefert sie sich regelmäßige Scharmützel mit ihrem Schwager Tom Flanagan, der der Familie den Haushalt führt und Brieftauben züchtet, die alle die Namen irischer Freiheitskämpfer tragen. Bei einem Ausflug muss Collie dabei zusehen, wie sein Bruder ertrinkt. Den Flanagans ist anzumerken, dass sie den Verlust von Collie besser hätten verschmerzen können als den von Bingo. Beladen mit einem schweren Schuldkomplex versucht Collie von nun an verzweifelt, seinen Platz in der Welt zu finden. Er wird Playboy, Aktivist im Dschungel von El Salvador und schließlich renommierter Arzt. Doch der Frieden mit sich selbst und den Flanagans ist auf einem ganz anderen Weg zu finden.

A New England Society Book Awards Finalist (Fiction) A witty, suspenseful tale of murder, marital conflict and agonizing secrets.... The exuberant story is transporting and delicious, a worthy summer read. -People

Widower Sam Black isn't looking for love. It doesn't matter how gorgeous or funny or tempting his neighbor is. Tess is not his priority. His son is. But he and Oscar have been burned before. When Oscar's nanny quits unexpectedly, he'll need a babysitter over Christmas break. Will the recently unemployed Tess be the perfect solution? Fulfilling her dream of becoming a vet technician requires money, and Tess can't turn down the sexy single dad next door when he asks her to babysit. Turns out, spending extra time with Sam is better than double overtime. As she and Sam grow closer, Tess imagines a life with him and Oscar. But Sam's been hurt before, and he's made it clear he isn't looking for anything serious. Can Tess's love, Oscar's infatuation, and the magic of Christmas change Sam's mind? Or will Sam's emotional scars keep him from accepting that Tess is the missing piece to his little family? Please note this novella contains steamy and explicit scenes that may not be your cup of tea.

Toymaker, Deacon Stone, needs a wife. If he isn't married in less than a week his grandmother will sell her shares of the family business, and everything Deacon has worked his entire life for will be taken from him. He isn't the husband type but he'll do whatever it takes to keep control of the family business. Single mother, Claire Brooks, dreamed of being an actress, not a maid to the wealthy. But with an eviction notice, an empty bank account, and Christmas just around the corner, she's barely making ends meet. When her daughter accidentally breaks a priceless statue belonging to her employer - the gorgeous and aloof toymaker - Claire has no choice but to accept Deacon Stone's proposal. Marry him for thirty days, convince his grandmother that they're in love, and he'll give her a hundred grand and the chance to finally give her daughter the life she deserves. Claire's determined to give the performance of her life. But when Deacon's kisses ignite a scorching hot chemistry between them, the line between make-believe and the truth starts to blur.

For the first time ever, all three novellas in the Tempted Trilogy by Elizabeth Kelly are available as one set.Lucy Reid has always prided herself on her self-control and her ability to keep her emotions and desires in check. The arrival of her new boss, Jason Young, has her co-workers competing to see who can bed him first. Lucy refuses to admit her own attraction to him, and his rude behavior towards her only strengthens her resolve to ignore her growing attraction.When a power outage traps her in the elevator with her sexy new boss, she soon discovers his coldness hides his own dark desire for her. Jason is determined to show her just how good it can feel to lose control, and Lucy is aching to give in to the sweet temptation.Author's Note: This book contains explicit and steamy sex scenes that may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature readers only.

Sabrina I would do anything to save my sister's life. Which is why I'm about to be living on the alien planet of Draax. Giving up three years of my life on earth to be a nanny for the alien who healed my sister should be easy. Only, I think there's been a mix up. This is a palace, not a farm. I'm on an alien planet with a malfunctioning translator, a storm trapping me in a home I don't belong in, and a silver-eyed, sexy alien warrior who keeps touching me like I belong to him. I have a bad feeling he thinks I'm here to have his baby. Quill As king, my people demand a queen and an heir to the throne. With females of our own kind nearly extinct, breeding with the human females is our race's only chance at survival. I have no desire to be mated for life, but from the moment I see my future queen, I'm obsessed. I want the curvy human in my bed and by my side at the throne. Her soft kisses, fiery spirit and response to my touch, ignites an unending need for her. There's only one problem - she's breeding incompatible and cannot be my queen. Please note that this book contains steamy and explicit sex scenes (including scenes of m/f/m) and may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature audiences only.

Unlike his siblings, Nicholas Williams has no desire to find a mate. But when a group of strange Lycans arrive at his home, bringing with them a human woman named Max, Nicky finds himself oddly attracted to her. On a dangerous quest to the outskirts to save his birth father's life, Nicholas is drawn to Max in a way he does not understand. His urge to protect her and claim her as his own grows stronger with each passing day. But when Max reveals her strange powers - powers that can harm the people she cares about most - he must find a way to convince her to trust him. Author's Note: This is Book Five of the "Red Moon" series. Book One ("Red Moon"), Book Two ("Red Moon Rising"), Book Three ("Dark Moon"), and Book Four ("Alpha Moon") should be read first in order to have a better understanding of both the characters and the world they live in. This book contains some violence and some hot and sweaty sex scenes, and is intended for adults only.