The Boy Toy

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?

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.

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?

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?

Tiler My life is a mirror image of my vision board. Graduated college. Check. Landed the job of my dreams with the Boulder Bullets. Double check. Score VIP tickets to see my favorite band, The Whiskey Barrels, perform at the USA Music Festival in Bear Creek. Triple check. Not only have those dreams become reality, but I nearly checked off the last remaining goal: find Mr. Right when I met Jonah at the music festival. Jonah and I spent a whirlwind day together under the Colorado Rocky Mountains sky, and he almost turned into my one-night stand. The only problem with Mr. Right? He also happens to be a new rookie on the team. Which means he's all wrong and off-limits because I can't date one of the players. Even if he checks all my boxes on the boyfriend checklist. Jonah Getting drafted out of college to play professional basketball with the Boulder Bullets was a dream come true. How lucky am I? Even luckier when Tiler, the cute girl I spent the day with at the music festival but then lost in a crowd, ends up being the new social media assistant for the team. Score! Although, she doesn't see it that way. Tiler assures me we were a one-time thing and what started between us is no longer on the menu. But this Iowa farm boy turned pro player has never backed down from a challenge. I'll find a way to change her mind and prove that I'm the man she's been waiting for.

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.

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.

After seven years in an unfulfilling relationship, Caydence Millings decides it's better to be single than to be with someone who doesn't care about her needs. Raw from emotional and sexual frustration, she is determined to explore her pent-up desires and find not only herself, but maybe the man of her dreams, too. On her road to sexual discovery, Caydence meets two wildly different men. On one hand, there's Ayden, the sexy lifeguard who makes it clear he's down for a good time. His carefree attitude screams 'boy toy', and his easy sexuality draws her in and arouses her curiosity. On the other hand is Damien, a recent divorcee who lives in her condominium complex. Not only is he attractive, he genuinely wants to get to know her and has all the qualities she wants in a long-term relationship.What's a girl to do when two polar opposite men are willing to help her explore her needs? Will Caydence choose to play with the boy toy or take a chance on something who could be the real deal?

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.

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

Do you ever get tired of being a good girl? I know I do, with a name like Snow I guess it's expected. But there is nothing good about my boss' new wife. That witch took over the office. And she's determined to turn my fairy tale into a living nightmare. Who knows? I might even find a prince there to give me a happy ending. There's no room for grumpy, sleepy and dopey in my life, not when I can have handsome, cocky and lucky. A cowboy, an athlete, and a biker... maybe even a billionaire too. Seven is my lucky charm. Let's see which one is my happily-ever-after.

Getting something unexpected can be a shock, but it can also be a wonderful treat, if you allow yourself to indulge, that is. Kay is bubbling with excitement. She’s booked a sailing holiday of a lifetime in Greece with a man she’s fallen for hook, line and sinker. They met on the Internet. She’s from Oxford, he’s from Washington State. She’s a business lecturer, he runs his own successful business. They’re perfect for each other, and she can’t wait to meet him and spend time in and out of his bed, allowing him to seduce her for real and not just with softly spoken words over the telephone. But when she arrives in the idyllic port of Fiscardo, she’s in for a shock. There’s a reason Sullivan’s photographs were grainy, and it’s not because he’s sporting a potbelly or balding as she’d suspected. It’s because he’s over a decade younger than her and could rival any Greek god in the looks department. What’s more, his sex appeal and lust for her is off the scale. Should Kay take what she can with her ‘toy boy’ and have some fun in the sun or hop on the first plane back to England? It’s a tricky decision for a woman who believed she couldn’t be surprised by life anymore.

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.

When you swear off men for the foreseeable future, that means no dating. Hookups don't count, right? Harper Ryland has been on a self-imposed man ban for the last twelve months, after a particularly horrible breakup. Instead, she's focusing on the one thing she can control: her career as an up-and-coming food stylist. Harper's latest gig is her best friend's wedding, and she receives glowing praise throughout the night. When the Best Man, Manny Gomes, belittles her hard work, she wants to stab him with skewers from the buffet table, but she can think of something much better: to lead him on the entire wedding and then humiliate him in sweet revenge. When the handsome Anglo-Indian doctor shows up in New Zealand a week later, while Harper's on her first international job, it's the last thing she needs. Everything about him rubs her the wrong way, but when suave Manny steps in to help after an unfortunate disaster, his chivalry gets under her skin a little, and Harper discovers lifting her ban while overseas is exactly what the doctor ordered. Manny isn't looking for anything but fun either--especially not marriage, like his grandmother Izzy keeps pushing on him. But there's something about Harper that makes him want more, even though she keeps her distance, and they're about to discover how far he's willing to go to be with her. . . .

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?

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.

Kearney presents a revealing look into the life of Jon Jon Keefe, actor, comedian, singer, and companion to the stars. The text offers unique insight into Benny Hill, Billy Ekstein, Tony Bennett, Tommy Cooper, Jimmy Tarbuck, Dusty Springfield, and Eartha Kitt.

From time to time, you discover a book that taps into the spirit of childlike humor in adults (who get the puns) - yet to a child it teaches a valuable lesson. As a matter of fact, it teaches a lesson to all!! So come along the adventures of The Little Spoiled Boy Who Only Played With His Toy? and laugh and learn together.

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....

Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him everywhere. So when he disappears, Olivia is FURIOUS! She looks under the rug, under the sofa, under the cat. She shouts at Ian and baby William, she cries, she stomps... all to no avail. Then, one dark and stormy night, Olivia hears a noise... Clutching a candelabra, she creeps bravely into her bedroom, and sees a huge menacing shadow on the wall. Who is this monster, and what's that hanging from his jaws? All is resolved peacefully in this entertaining story starring our favourite pig and her favourite toy.