The Boy Toy

After five years of fighting his way past flickers of memory about the teacher who molested him and the incident that brought the crime to light, eighteen-year-old Josh gets help in coping with his molester's release from prison when he finally tells his best friends the whole truth. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint.

A woman ready to give up on love meets her match in a man she never expected to fall for in this heartwarming and steamy new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Nicola Marsh. For almost a decade, successful 37-year-old Samira Broderick has used her bustling LA practice as an excuse to avoid a trip home to Australia. She still resents her meddling Indian mother for arranging her marriage to a man who didn't stick around when the going got tough, but now with a new job Down Under, she's finally ready to reconnect with her. And while she's there, a hot international fling might be just what she needs to get out of her recent funk. Aussie stuntman, Rory Radcliffe, has been hiding his stutter for years by avoiding speaking roles. When a job he can't refuse comes up as a reality show host, he knows he'll need some help for the audition: a dialect coach. But he finds himself at a loss for words when he discovers it's the same sexy woman with whom he just had a mind-blowing one-night stand... Samira can think of many reasons why Rory is completely wrong for her: he's ten years her junior, for one, and he's not Indian--something Samira's mother would never approve of. Even if things were to get serious, there's no reason to tell her mother...is there?

Best-selling author Sonya Hartnett writes a beautiful children's fable about love and acceptance, suitable for children 4 and older. One day a man invented the best toy in the world. He gave the toy to his son. The boy thought the toy was marvellous. It could do anything! But as time passed, the boy started to wonder about the toy. Was it really the best toy in the world?

Journalist Mark Manning’s Midwestern hometown closes ranks against him when his nephew is suspected of murder For Mark Manning, running the local paper in his Wisconsin hometown is a refreshing change from his life as a hard-charging reporter for the Chicago Journal. Together with his partner, architect Neil Waite, he’s settling into scenic, sleepy Dumont, whose inhabitants have welcomed them into their fold. Until Manning’s nephew becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Teenagers Thad Quatrain and Jason Thrush alternated the lead role in the community theatre’s production of Teen Play. Now Jason lies dead in his bedroom, the victim of mushroom poisoning. Amid rumors that Thad threatened to kill Jason, the town begins to turn against him. As a sweltering summer draws to an end, a shocking revelation has tempers seething—and threatening to boil over. A novel about sexual identity, desire, and the lies we tell ourselves, Boy Toy explores the secret passions that war within the human heart. Boy Toy is the fifth book in Michael Craft’s Mark Manning series, which begins with Flight Dreams and Eye Contact.

What was meant to be a fun evening to benefit charity, suddenly became so much more

Warning: This book contains mildly inappropriate everything. So...I came up with a plan. I sat the brothers down and gave them my speech; we'd become male escorts. The house was split. The single dudes thought it was great. The guys with the steady girlfriends told the single dudes they were insane. I promised them all we could make it work without hurting anybody. But we had to be smart about it. We had to keep it off campus. We had to keep it a secret. And in order to do so, we had to target those who wanted it kept a secret as much as we did. Our target: Filthy rich, unsatisfied, horny housewives. Keep it high class, so to speak. And thus began BTC, or Boy Toy Corporation. Crazy, right? Crazy genius. -Tyler West.

Now a USA Today bestselling series! BRYNN At thirty-four, I’m reeling from a divorce. I don’t want to party or try to move on. I just want to stay home and post a new recipe on my blog: Brynn’s Dips and Balls. But my friends aren’t having it. Get out there again, they say. It will be fun, they say. I’m still taking a hard pass. Free designer cocktails, they say. And that’s a game-changer. Too bad my ex shows up with his new arm candy. That’s when I lose my mind. But when my besties dare me to leap on the first single man I see, they don't expect me to actually go through with it. TOM All I need right now is some peace and quiet while my home renovation TV show is on hiatus. But when a curvy woman in a red wrap dress charges me like she’s a gymnast about to mount my high bar, all I can do is brace myself and catch her. What follows is the hottest experience of my adult life. I want a repeat, but my flying Cinderella disappears immediately afterward. She doesn’t leave a glass slipper, either—just a pair of panties with chocolate bunnies printed on them. But I will find her. Snappy, hot and hilarious. New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent My face literally hurts from smiling. About That Story It's FUNNY!! I mean, really funny. My whole body shook, trying to suppress my laughter made me snort and I accidentally doinked myself on the head with my kindle. Stacy is Sassy ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. I need more from Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby already! Booklovers for Life This is such an amazing story! I laughed, I cried, and devoured the pages. Kitty's Book Spot This collaboration ROCKED!!!! Book Twins Reviews This writing duo, Bowen and Eby, are kindred spirits. Together they created a sexy, funny and uplifting story. FMA Book Reviews Two lost souls just wanting someone to love them for who they were. Talk about heart squeezing. Celebrity Readers For fans of: Melanie Harlow, Corinne Michaels, Meghan March, Lex Martin, Lauren Blakely, Julia Kent, Elle Kennedy, Tijan, CD Reiss, Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Jana Aston, K Bromberg, Katy Evans, Jessica Hawkins, Kristen Proby, Penny Reid, Helena Hunting, Sally Thorne, Kristen Ashley, Helen Hoang, Kylie Scott, Christina Lauren, Jana Aston, Sawyer Bennett, Lexi Ryan, Karina Halle, Skye Warren, Kennedy Ryan, Jodi Ellen Mapas, Zoe York, LJ Shen, Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, Colleen Hoover, Sara Ney, Toni Aleo, Catherine Gayle, Jami Davenport, Cambria Herbert, Tammara Webber, Colleen Hoover, Emma Chase, Alice Clayton, Sabrina Bowen. Keywords: reality TV star, celebrity romance, one night stand, marriage of convenience, faux marriage, romantic comedy, alpha male, alpha hero, bad boy, home renovation, divorced heroine, plus size heroine, curvy heroine, romcom, comedy, plus size, curvy, Michigan, accidentally famous, fake marriage, fake boyfriend, one night stand.

“Had me from the first page and didn't let go until the last.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer “Literally takes your breath away.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer “This book has it all!!!!!!!!!!!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer My life is like one of those cheap snow globes my twins collected when they were younger. Shiny and pretty on the outside, blurred beyond recognition when shaken. Ever since her twin girls left home, Marisa has felt there’s something missing from her life. Her sprawling mansion is no longer filled with laughter and chaos, and she’s desperate to feel needed... and to be distracted from the secret she’s been hiding from her husband for all these years. Coffee with her best friends might be the only thing holding Marisa together. But Claire and Elly have their own secrets. Like why Claire hasn’t been to work in weeks, or why Elly won’t tell anyone who’s buying her flowers. When Jodi, a pregnant young girl, turns up at Marisa’s doorstep, Marisa is quick to come to her aid. She sees herself in Jodi and she knows how devoting yourself to looking after others can take up all your time in the most marvellous way. But Jodi’s arrival quickly pushes everyone’s lies to the surface. The father of her unborn child is someone the women know very well, and Marisa starts to wonder if her obsession with helping Jodi might come at a devastating price… The Scandal has a twist that will take your breath away. An emotionally charged novel about secrets, affairs and perfect small towns from USA Today bestseller Nicola Marsh that will be devoured by fans of Kerry Fisher, Big Little Lies and The Other Woman. What readers are saying about The Scandal: “This book has it all!!!!!!!!!!! Scandal, secrets, lies, murder, mystery, love. You think you have figured out, but do you?... My first book by Nicola Marsh, won’t be my last.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “INCREDIBLE!... I was convinced multiple times that I had it figured out when I never actually did… It will stick with me for a while afterwards and I don't think I've ever read a thriller quite like this one before.” Goodreads reviewer “Oh my goodness this book was fabulous… [an] all-consuming, completely engrossing story. The ending was incredible and not what I predicted at all. Amazing. Highly recommended. Five big stars.” Psycho-Thrilla Books, 5 stars “Holy smokes… will rock you to the core… it's not just a scandal it's a gut-wrenching sucker punch that literally takes your breath away… I never saw that shocker coming towards me. Nicola's books are amazing and I can't wait to see what she's brewing up next! I'll take two please!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I. Loved. This… I didn't see the ending coming until the moments that it was happening… it was impossible to pick who it could be.” Coffee And Trainspotting, 5 stars “I just absolutely loved it… I can’t say enough good things about this book. Between the plot, characters and all the twists in this book it made it an easy and fast read. I would definitely recommend it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A thrill ride that keeps you guessing and is full of surprises… Just when it appears that the story is drawing to a close there pops out another shock. It will keep you guessing till the last page and does not disappoint.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I thought I had the plot figured out quite a few times but this story twists and turns at a rapid pace and I loved it!” Crafty Fox, 5 stars “Loved loved loved this book. Really terrific and different from all the other novels… unique and mesmerizing, it had me from the first page, and didn't let go until the last.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Captivating and believable… The ending was what I most love about this story. It came out of nowhere.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A damn good read!... It truly was scandalous… The way this author weaved this tale of secrets and lies was amazing to say the least.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A fabulous read full of treachery and deceit… twisty and thrilling… not what I had been expecting at all. I can't wait to see what wonderful treat Nicola Marsh has in store for me, next!” Brianne’s Book Reviews, 5 stars “Absolutely fantastic had me gripped!!! Loved it!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Relationships are just too much work! That's what Allison Tracy thinks...but she's not about to give up the pleasures in life. So she's determined to find a boy toy--a good-time guy for some sensual fun with no strings attached. And sexy Pete Chisholm is the perfect partner for the adult games she has in mind. But what's she supposed to do when the fun starts to turn serious? Pete is only too happy to play a few sexy games with the gorgeous Allison. In fact, after just a few rounds of setting the sheets on fire, he's prepared to take their sensual fun to a whole new level. So he'll just have to convince her that he's one toy she can keep....

"For fans of How to Walk Away and Me Before You comes a poignant and moving novel about two people recovering from traumatic injuries in the same hospital ward...and who begin falling in love without ever seeing each other"--

Tate McNaughton. 24 years old. Gorgeous. An artist independenly wealthy and the heir to a huge fortune. He's way too hot for my own good and seems intent on doing everything he can to seduce me. But he's my boss's son, and because of that, he's off-limits. Work and career have always been my priority. I'm a driven ambitious employee at his father's corporation, on the way up, hoping to break that executive glass ceiling. I've moved across the country to take the job in the Western Division. Work is my life. Then I discover that we'll be staying together at the family's enormous beach house on the sunny coast of California for a week while I wait for a place of my own. He surfs every day, spends time in the hot tub, and parades around in nothing but a towel. Can I resist him? Do I want to?

A talk show host under attack. Odelia and her feline sleuths to the rescue.When Odelia was hired by Opal Harvey, the country's most famous talk show host, I was happy for her, and eager to help. Until she told me the job involved flying out to LA. Everybody knows cats don't travel. Not by car, not by boat, not by train and most definitely not by plane!So why did I decide to throw caution to the wind and catch that flight? Simple. I had no choice in the matter! And so my latest adventure began. Luckily my friends all got to tag along, and so did all of Odelia's family members-even Grandma Muffin, who decided to bring her boy toy. Or is it toy boy?It turned out to be a blast. We had pedicures. We had manicures. We got to meet celebrities, we got to visit movie sets. We were also shot at, chased, screamed at, and had the dubious pleasure of meeting Opal's cloned cat-who revealed we might all be cloned, too! So did we catch whoever tried to permanently retire Opal Harvey? Read on to find out!PS: no cats were harmed (or cloned) in the making of this story.

A toy boat gets separated from its owner and has an adventure on the high seas.

A mom goes to great lengths to rescue her son’s favorite doll in this delightful tribute to treasured toys—and mothers. Teddy has a lot of cool toys. But his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills, and a fierce sense of style. Then one morning, something truly awful happens. And there’s only one woman fierce enough to save the day. Can Teddy’s mom reunite Teddy with his favorite toy?

"A wholesome, slow-burn romance that will warm your heart...This is a Hallmark movie in book form." - USA Today bestselling author Helen Hoang What happens when your love life becomes the talk of the town? As birthdays go, this year’s for radio producer Everly Dean hit rock-bottom. Worse than the “tonsillectomy birthday.” Worse than the birthday her parents decided to split (the first time). But catching your boyfriend cheating on you with his assistant? Even clichés sting. But this is Everly’s year! She won’t let her anxiety hold her back. She’ll pitch her podcast idea to her boss. There’s just one problem. Her boss, Chris, is very cute. (Of course). Also, he's extremely distant (which means he hates her, right? Or is that the anxiety talking)? And, Stacey the DJ didn’t mute the mic during Everly’s rant about Simon the Snake (syn: Cheating Ex). That’s three problems. Suddenly, people are lining up to date her, Bachelorette-style, fans are voting (Reminder: never leave house again), and her interest in Chris might be a two-way street. It’s a lot for a woman who could gold medal in people-avoidance. She’s going to have to fake it ‘till she makes it to get through all of this. Perhaps she’ll make a list: The Ten Rules for Faking It. Because sometimes making the rules can find you happiness when you least expect it. “Once you start reading, you won’t be able to put it down.” - Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club

Brandon has lived with bisexual lovers Janice and Maureen since his own parents passed away. But now he is all grown up, and his guardians are wondering if they should bring him into their relationship. Who will win the bet? Sultry, sexy Janice or not-so-innocent Maureen? Life is fun when you're the lesbian lovers' boy-toy! ~~~~~ PG Excerpt ~~~~~ ?Hello?? The voice, clear and resonant, echoed through the house. ?Hey, honey!? She walked out of her bedroom and leaned over the bannister, making sure to give Brandon a good look at her breasts, which were barely restrained by the tight, scoop-neck top she was wearing. ?How was school?? Brandon shrugged as she walked down the stairs. ?It was school,? he said with a crooked smile. ?What have you been up to today? Where?s Maureen?? ?She?s meeting with a client,? she replied. She made a face. ?Potential client, at least. I think that after you leave for college, she?s going to try to get some larger customers. The people she has pays the bills, with a little left over,? she commented, looking around at the large, comfortable house. ?With some help from me. But there?s no reason why she shouldn?t try to expand a bit. She?s damn smart, Brandon. I hope you appreciate what she?s done for you.? ?I do.? ?I know you do.? She wrapped her arms around him in a hug, savoring the strength of his warm male body, so different from her wife?s. She looked up at him teasingly. ?And you better not be one of those kids who never comes back home once they leave for college, unless they?re out of clean clothes and need someone to do the laundry. I love Maureen, Brandon, but I?m not sure about the two of us kicking around here all by ourselves.? ?You?re only thirty-nine,? he said, his breath ruffling her hair. ?Maybe you two could adopt. Or?or one of those other things. In vitro, or whatever. I wouldn?t mind a little brother. Or sister.? She snorted, and pulled away slightly. ?I like the things which lead to getting children. But I?m not sure how good a mom I would be, kiddo.? He frowned down at her. ?You did all right with me.? ?Yeah. But you were three. Can you imagine me trying to potty-train a toddler? I don?t have the patience. I?d go nuts.? He folded her back in with a low laugh, and she bit back a sigh of pleasure. It was only with the greatest difficulty that she kept herself from reaching down to fondle his manhood. She could sense it, deep inside his jeans. Not hard, not yet. But close. It would take only a push to nudge him over the edge. But how to get him there, dammit? She had worn this outfit solely for the purpose of getting him excited. Her top was low-cut and didn?t even reach to her waist. An old shirt which she had kept through many years, it was thin enough that it was practically see-through. And her skirt barely reached the middle of her thighs. Come on, Brandon. Make a move. I?m right here. Her body was hot and flushed, blood pounding at his nearness.

Does this ring make my ass look big? Izzy Strong has grown weary of the loser guys of L.A., having ditched the latest, a guy who couldn’t seem to look up from his ESPN app to conduct a meaningful conversation. He’d followed on the heels of a lifeguard obsessed with sharks, a waiter who bragged far too often about serving the Kardashians, and a foot fetishist who demanded she wear sandals while vacationing at a ski resort in the dead of winter. So when she hears about a charming man from the remote Montana town where her best friend Zoey lives who’s holding a contest to give away the very expensive ring from his failed engagement, she hightails it to Bristol, Montana to see if he’s as bighearted as her friend claims he is. Too bad she finds out immediately that he’s a thoughtless jerk who hasn’t the common decency to even curb his dog. Sully Forester is ready to let go of the last remaining ties to his long-term relationship with a fiancé who ditched him weeks before their wedding: the engagement ring. When he decides to hold a contest to flat-out give the pricy bauble to the person who persuades him he’s most deserving of it, he has no idea of the craziness he’ll be unleashing in his adopted town of Bristol, Montana. Beginning with being wrongfully accosted by a cranky shrew of a woman who flips out on him for his dog’s transgressions, even when his dog isn’t the culprit. Thank goodness he’ll never see her again.

One day a boy lost is favorite toy. That toy brought him so much joy that he just had to find the toy. He searched high and low. Where did his toy go? No one seemed to know. His worry continued to grow.The boy called upon Levi. His dog would find it on the first try. They searched every nook and cranny and all the boy found was Levi shaking his happy fanny.Where did the boy's toy go? Will he ever know? Find out if the boy finds his favorite toy, or if it was stolen by a mean elf, by adding another book from Pat Hatt to your shelf.