Bøger af Melinda Di Lorenzo

Ten years ago, Flip Farriday was nothing more than a smalltown patrolman. Then came his big break. A shocking crime. A teenage culprit. And Flip is the one who put the guilty young man behind bars, catapulting himself to the role of captain. Ten months ago, Veronica Hollister's father-a former preacher-sent her on a mission to Meridian Penitentiary. She was meant to learn a lesson. And maybe to teach one, too. But now, she's face-to-face with a living nightmare. Ten hours ago, confessed killer, Ellis Black, broke out of prison with a pretty little hostage in tow. He's got a plan. A dark and vengeful goal. And there's nothing-nothing at all-he won't do to to achieve it. The policeman.The preacher's daughter.The convict. Good doesn't always triumph. Evil can be more than what it seems. And a few souls can't ever be redeemed... But sometimes, in a complex world, the question is simple. Who will come out on top?

Tucker Greenleaf has spent her whole life trying to rise above her questionable childhood. With her past finally behind her - broken heart, broken family, broken dreams - she's got her sights on a bright future. And she's got a plan to do it. No men. No distractions. No tolerance for big egos and even bigger trucks. And it's all going smoothly...until Joey Fox walks into her life. Joey Fox is too charming for words, drifting through college life on a trust fund and a gorgeous smile. He's not ashamed to admit that he's cultivated a bit of a reputation. Daddy's money. (Lots of it.) One night stands. (Lots of them.) And zero apologies for any of it. It's working well for him...until he spies a girl with long, red hair and mismatched shoes. Both are trying to outrun their pasts. Both have something to prove. She wants to save a small part of the world. He wants to escape from under his dad's thumb. When their two worlds collide, sparks and parking tickets fly, secrets come to the surface and heartbreak seems like a given. Will Joey be able to break down the wall Tucker's built around her heart? Once Tucker knows everything about Joey, will she be able to forgive him enough for both of them? And most importantly...can love and forgiveness find their way through, and give Joey and Tucker a chance they never thought they'd have? Previously published under the name "Bad Reputation", Colliding Hearts is the 2013 winner of the SYTYCW contest.

Ginnie Silver has always been a planner. Ever since her father walked out on her at twelve years old, she's scheduled everything down to the last detail. College education. Check. Rewarding career path. Check. Handsome husband. Check. So Ginnie never dreamed that the last four years of her life - the last four years of planning - would become a write off. But that's just what's happened. Twelve weeks ago, her husband had their marriage annulled - the last thing Ginnie would ever have expected. Now, she's on a solo trip to Vegas, determined to get the man out of her system. She only has two small problems. First, her former husband has decided to make the trip, too. And he's bringing a new friend. And a lot of questionable baggage. And second, her plane has made an unexpected stop in Nowheresville, USA. Oh. And there's the small matter of a third thing. Hot-bodied, pierced in all the wrong (or is it right?) places Quinn Mcdavid, who - for some unfathomable reason - seems to be following Ginnie around and getting her more than a little hot and bothered. Retired undercover cop, Quinn Mcdavid only took this job for something to keep his mind busy. His friend Jase needed a favor - keep an eye on his sister, Ginnie, while she takes some crazy, all-by-herself trip to Las Vegas. Quinn thought it sounded easy. Distracting. But easy and distracting don't even begin to describe the way Ginnie makes him feel. The straight-laced woman with the flashing green eyes is so much more than he bargained for. He's supposed to stay low and keep out of sight, but when Ginnie almost gets herself kicked off the plane (before she even gets on!) every protective instinct Quinn has kicks in, and he suddenly finds himself not only defending her, but sitting beside her in first class and helping her plot revenge on her jerk of an ex. He thinks their unexpected stopover in small town, USA, might give him a chance to break away from the attraction. Instead, it forces them even closer. And as the weekend passes, Quinn realizes there's a good chance that Ginnie needs protection from more than just herself. To do that, he'll have to keep her close. A chance at love and the risk of a broken heart. An unstable ex and a questionable history. Nothing is easy. Nothing is guaranteed. And as the heat rises...So do the stakes...When Quinn and Ginnie confront their pasts, can they avoid a collision with their present? Do they have any hope for a future? Or is this nothing more than a Mile High Weekend?

A deserted island.A secret training ground.And a murderer on the loose.Sarah Sullivan was just six years old when her parents were killed in front of her. Ever since that day, all she's ever wanted to do is to stop others from experiencing the same devastation. And now, twenty years later, she's just days away from realizing her dream of becoming a detective. Then, in a heartbeat, her hopes are ripped away. Bound and blindfolded. Pitted against the ex-boyfriend who disappeared without a trace. Sarah is forced to make a difficult choice.Her captors say they can help her find her parents' killer. They say their cause is noble and just. But then comes the first body...

Lindsay Stott has two big talents. One, she can learn a language - any language - in mere weeks. And two, she can second guess a decision - any decision - in mere seconds. So it's no big surprise that she finds herself running halfway across the world to learn Russian while she conveniently escapes getting married. But nothing could have prepared her for what comes next... Her journey takes a sudden and frightening twist when the small plane she's travelling on plunges into the icy unknown. And when Lindsay is rescued by a mysterious group of locals, she finds herself caught between not just two worlds, but between two men - one who sees her as a prophecy come to life, and another who is carrying a dark secret. Can Lindsay find a place in this remote, frozen world? Or will she be forced to make a choice between destiny and duty?

"In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Hannah goes on a search for her younger brother, who has disappeared with their overdue rent money, and finds unexpected romance along the way"--

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Sienna trains for a triathlon in honor of her dead best friend, while falling for a mysterious jock.

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Adele finds herself in a complicated love triangle.

Kiss the next man who falls into your lap." When Mia Diaz agrees to the dare, she doesn't expect it to happen so literally. But suddenly, there he is--stubble-dusted jaw, sexy half-smile, and lips that make her appreciate the benefits of acting on impulse. Her long-buried libido certainly thinks it's the right move ... as long as what comes next is strictly a one-night affair. Mia has dedicated the last few years to building her jewelry store. She's not about to put her heart in a stranger's hands, no matter how skillful they might be ... Ethan has made his fortune by seizing opportunities. So when he finds himself tangled up in long legs, red hair, and satin bed sheets, he doesn't complain--until he finds out the redhead in question is Mia Diaz. The same Mia who's been dodging his emails and calls for weeks, ignoring all his offers to buy her out. Ethan is a master of the takeover. Mia refuses to give in. And what started out as a simple dare has become the ultimate challenge, where the only way to win may be to surrender.

Air Force One meets The Fugitive with a thrillingly romantic spin . . .

Desire never takes time off . . .Six foot two. Lips to die for. And boy, can the man fill out a suit. The gorgeous stranger sending Aysia Banks steamy looks from across the bar is the perfect way for her to take her mind off her high-stress job, and maybe even forget about her ex. An invitation to dance leads to a smoldering night, which turns into a weekend of uninhibited, toe-curling, blow-your-mind passion. Things are starting to look up for Aysia-until Monday morning . . .Another city, another company to save. It''s nothing new to executive Marcelo Diaz, who''s used to calling the shots and getting what he wants. But what is different, is Aysia: the vixen he spent the weekend rewriting the entire playbook with. But before Marc can take things any further he''s shocked by what he discovers . . .Marc was hired to keep his employer''s reputation squeaky clean.Part of Aysia''s job is to enforce her department''s strict no-dating rule.And they work for the same company.Now, with their red-hot connection doused by office policies and politics, Aysia and Marc try to put their fling behind them. It should be easy. But when a behind-the-scenes power play threatens their careers, they''ll have to bring their hearts to the table . . .