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Prince of Dreams (Stokehursts #2)
Par Lisa Kleypas. 1995
A wealthy and bitter exile, he most dangerous and desirable man in all of England, he burns to possess a…
proud, headstrong beauty who is promised to another. But winning Emma Stokehurst's exquisite hand through threats and determination does nothing to fill the empty spaces in Nikola's heart—until passion's magic carries the handsome, tormented prince back to a bygone era of splendor and romantic dreams. For there his destiny awaits him in a distant life. And in one remarkable woman's tender touch—achingly familiar but gloriously new—he must seek the elusive promise of ecstasy . . .and learn, at last, to love.A billionaire seeks revenge on the woman who betrayed him by making her his mistress in this sexy international romance…
from a USA Today–bestselling author.“Much as I hate to admit it, you might just be worth paying an astronomical amount of money to bed.”Siena DePiero might have blue blood in her veins, but she’s never coveted her family’s champagne lifestyle—it’s only ever brought her misery. When the family bubble bursts, they are left destitute and Siena’s only tradable asset is her virginity.Andreas Xenakis has waited years to get his revenge and he’ll willingly pay to have Siena in his bed and at his mercy. But after just one night together everything Andreas once believed about poor little rich girl Siena is shattered. . . .And Babies Make Four (Manhattan Multiples #1)
Par Marie Ferrarella. 2003
Accepting the secretary position at prestigious Malloryand Dixon had been step one in Mindy Richards'smakeover. After all, she was newly…
single in thecity…with twin babies-on-the-way to support. But hernew life took a turn down memory lane when shediscovered that high school crush Jason Mallory was herfirm's powerful namesake…and her new boss!At first, Jason seemed uncomfortable with their workingrelationship. Until Mindy realized that this business titanwas unsettled by her, and always had been. Suddenly,despite a painful divorce, despite her pregnancy, she feltdesirable again. But dare she believe that jaded-by-loveJason could want the fairy tale—babies and all…?Prima Facie: A Novel
Par Suzie Miller. 2024
“Enthralling and sharp-witted...Highly recommended.”—Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author“Bold, fearless...Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute…
must read.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the EndThis is not life, this is law…Tessa Ensler loves her job. She’s worked her way up to being a top criminal defense barrister against all the odds, and fights to defend those pleading not guilty. Tessa believes in the law, believes in the system. Her quick-witted cross-examinations and intelligence in the courtroom see her clocking up win after win - including securing freedom for men accused of rape and sexual assault. Innocence until proven guilty is, after all, the bedrock of a civilized society.But when Tessa is raped by a coworker, she struggles to find the strength to bring him to justice in the face of the barriers and opposition within that same system. Determined to have her day in court, Tessa is forced to confront the stark reality that the law was not written for victims, and that she is the one on trial. She fights on, even as her evidence is manipulated to make her look like a liar, even while she is retraumatized in the stand.Based on the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie is an unforgettable story of what happens when a victim is asked to navigate a system that is not set up to accommodate the lived experience of sexual assault survivors.Final Appeal
Par Remigiusz Mroz. 2024
A charismatic defense lawyer faces a horrific case where nothing is as it seems in this international bestselling thriller perfect…
for fans of Steve Cavanaugh and John Grisham. Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and PBS as The Defence.When whip-smart criminal defense lawyer Joanna Chylka is tasked with defending the son of her law firm&’s biggest client, she is stumped for the first time in her career. Her client, Piotr Langer Jr, does not admit guilt, but neither does he claim innocence. Assisted by the firm&’s newest trainee, Kordian Orynski, Joanna finds herself in a maze of tangled evidence. Piotr is alleged to have sat in his apartment for ten days with two corpses before calmly opening the door to the police as if nothing had happened. But the truth is far more complex and shocking than they could have imagined.Joanna and Kordian face a treacherous situation. And with the spotlight on them, a killer may have them both on his hit list.All That Is Mine I Carry With Me: A Novel
Par William Landay. 2023
A mother vanished. A father presumed guilty. There is no proof. There are no witnesses. For the children, there is…
only doubt. From the bestselling author of Defending Jacob. . . . &“Gripping . . . a masterly piece of writing.&”—The New York Times &“A wonderful, well-written novel that crackles with suspense.&”—Stephen KingA BOOKREPORTER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROne afternoon in November 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin comes home from school to find her house eerily quiet. Her mother is missing. Nothing else is out of place. There is no sign of struggle. Her mom&’s pocketbook remains in the front hall, in its usual spot. So begins a mystery that will span a lifetime. What happened to Jane Larkin? Investigators suspect Jane&’s husband. A criminal defense attorney, Dan Larkin would surely be an expert in outfoxing the police. But no evidence is found linking him to a crime, and the case fades from the public&’s memory, a simmering, unresolved riddle. Jane&’s three children—Alex, Jeff, and Miranda—are left to be raised by the man who may have murdered their mother. Two decades later, the remains of Jane Larkin are found. The investigation is awakened. The children, now grown, are forced to choose sides. With their father or against him? Guilty or innocent? And what happens if they are wrong? A tale about family—family secrets and vengeance, but also family love—All That Is Mine I Carry With Me masterfully grapples with a primal question: When does loyalty reach its limit?Amber Enchantment
Par Barbara Delinsky. 1982
A woman who has sworn off men finds that fate—and her heart—have plans of their own in this dazzling romance…
from the New York Times–bestselling author. Divorced from her childhood sweetheart, Amber MacLaine is making a go of it as a single mom. But when her son flies to the West Coast to spend the summer with his father, Amber is at loose ends, even with a new job in the PR department at Massachusetts General Hospital. That is, until she meets a devastatingly handsome doctor—and keeps running into him. First, she encounters him on the baseball field of her son&’s game, coaching for the opposing team. Then, Amber crosses paths with him at the airport, while they&’re both dropping off their kids to visit their exes. Is that him she sees riding his bike while she&’s riding hers? Of course. And when Zachary Wilder finally takes her into his arms, her defenses drop. Amber finds herself fighting a desire that takes her breath away. And the only cure for that kind of passion is . . . surrender. Praise for Barbara Delinsky &“Delinsky&’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.&” —Glamour &“Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.&” —The Boston Globe &“Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.&” —The Cincinnati EnquirerTender Loving Care
Par Barbara Delinsky. 1987
He&’s got the perfect cure for what ails her. . . . A tender and tantalizing romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Threats…
and Promises. Taking college classes, working two jobs, and visiting her elderly friend Rowena at a nursing home has exhausted twenty-nine-year-old Karen Drew—to the point of collapse. Luckily, Rowena&’s grandson, a doctor, is there to help. Unluckily, Karen is not his favorite person. Brice Carlin blames her for his grandmother&’s condition . . . Two years before, Karen had been driving the car that hit Rowena—an accident that Brice can&’t forgive or forget, even though Karen wasn&’t technically at fault. But Brice can&’t let a sick woman find her way home in a snowstorm. Now, stuck with Karen at his house while she recovers from pneumonia, the solitary Brice begins to warm to her presence. Sparks begin to fly that just might melt his heart—and show Karen the strong, sexy, surprisingly compassionate man behind the mask. Praise for Barbara Delinsky &“Delinsky&’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.&” —Glamour &“Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.&” —The Boston Globe &“Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.&” —The Cincinnati EnquirerThe Hanging Judge: A Novel (The Judge Norcross Novels #1)
Par Michael Ponsor. 2013
From the author of The One-Eyed Judge: A New York Times–bestselling novel about a federal death penalty trial from the…
perspective of the presiding judge. When a drive-by shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts, claims the lives of a drug dealer and a hockey mom volunteering at an inner-city clinic, the police arrest a rival gang member. With no death penalty in Massachusetts, the US attorney shifts the double homicide out of state jurisdiction into federal court so he can seek a death sentence. The Honorable David S. Norcross, a federal judge with only two years on the bench, now presides over the first death penalty case in the state in decades. He must referee the clash between an ambitious female prosecutor and a brilliant veteran defense attorney in a high-stress environment of community outrage, media pressure, vengeful gang members, and a romantic entanglement that threatens to capsize his trial—not to mention the most dangerous force of all: the unexpected. Written by judge Michael Ponsor, who presided over Massachusetts&’s first capital case in over fifty years, The Hanging Judge explores the controversial issue of capital punishment in a dramatic and thought-provoking way that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is &“a crackling court procedural&” (Anita Shreve) and &“gripping legal thriller&” (Booklist) perfect for fans of Scott Turow.Unspeakable Shaking Pleasures: An Erotica Collection
Par Lucy Debussy. 2024
'You will lose yourself in Lucy Debussy's worlds.' Meghan Flaherty, author of Tango Lessons'Rich and creamy writing fired with a…
crackling of humour... Tales that charm as quickly as they disarm.' Lynsey May, author of Weak Teeth'Beautiful, shocking and beautifully shocking; treat yourself to this rich and sensuous read.' Catherine Simpson, author of One Body"Now as they take their pleasure, I shall take mine..."A Spanish Inquisitor's daughter breaks out of piety to tap into her talents as a dominatrix. A woman inhabiting a male identity as a sailor explores a heady sexuality that dances across gender lines.An exacting auctioneer loves putting the bidding paddles to good use, and a journalist follows a travelling circus to discovers a carnal awakening with the man who keeps the aerialists flying...The erotic stories in this collection each feature women stepping into their sexual power in the most unexpected and delicious ways.Compellingly immersive, sensual and stunningly written, these tales will speak life to your desires. Delve into their sumptuous beauty and delight your senses.The Local: A Legal Thriller
Par Joey Hartstone. 2022
A freewheeling, small-town attorney takes on a national murder trial when an out-of-town client is accused of killing a federal judge in…
Texas.&“A spectacular courtroom thriller that kept me turning pages like the best of Grisham or Turow." —Michelle King, co-creator of The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and EvilThe town of Marshall, Texas, is the epicenter of intellectual property law in the US—renowned for its speedy trials and massive payouts. One of its best lawyers is James Euchre. His newest client, Amir Zawar, is a CEO forced to defend his life&’s work against a patent infringement claim. But when a beloved hometown hero is murdered, all signs point to Zawar, an outsider with no alibi. With the help of a former federal prosecutor and a local PI, Euchre hopes to uncover the truth. In his first criminal case, the stakes couldn&’t be higher. Euchre fears either an innocent man will be sent to death row, or he&’ll help set a murderer free. The Local is a small-town thriller crackling with courtroom tension right up to the final verdict.The Man Behind the Scars (The Santina Crown #3078)
Par Caitlin Crews. 2012
A woman marries for convenience and falls for her brooding aristocratic husband in this sexy international romance from a USA…
Today–bestselling author.Rafe McFarland, eighth Earl of Pembroke—and twenty-first-century heartthrob—has secretly wed former model and tabloid darling Angel Tilson! Angel has long been believed to be in financial difficulty, prompting feverish speculation that her marriage to the tortured billionaire is one of the strictest convenience.Bearing terrible scars from his time in the military, Rafe rarely leaves his remote Scottish estate. And with the terms of this deal negotiated, possibly behind tightly closed bedroom doors, is Rafe demanding repayment—in kind—from his new wife?A sheik in need of a bride marries his housekeeper for convenience in this sexy international romance.From making the royal…
bed . . . To carrying the royal heir!It’s the day of the royal wedding, and everyone who’s anyone is in attendance—except the bride! Refusing to let being jilted disrupt his kingdom, duty-bound, coldhearted Sheikh Zufar commands timid maid Neisha be his stand-in queen. Their marriage is coolly convenient, but behind closed doors, their chemistry burns fiercely . . . and Neisha’s shock pregnancy will test Zufar’s iron control more than he could ever have imagined!A woman reunites with her husband in order to save the child he never knew about in this sexy international…
romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.How much would a mother sacrifice for her child?Carly Taylor had made it on her own for six years, raising her daughter and hiding from the heart-breaking memories of the husband who betrayed her. But when her daughter’s life is threatened, Carly is desperate enough to go to the man she’d tried to forget and ask for his help.Stefano Alessi is the embodiment of power and once he learns he has a child, he’s determined to wield that power ruthlessly. He gives Carly one option: return to his home and to his bed!But for Carly, that’s where the danger lies. She knows once she’s locked in Stefano’s embrace, the world will cease to matter. For how can she fight the sheer force of a man whose greatest weapon is the desire she feels for him?The Arsenic Eater's Wife: A brand new dark historical mystery that will keep you guessing
Par Tonya Mitchell. 2024
A woman is accused of killing her husband, but is she actually guilty? Inspired by a true historical case, this…
novel will delight and engross readers. Liverpool, England, 1889: In the shadowy streets, the air is thick with secrets and the line between guilt and innocence blurs. Twenty-six-year-old Constance Sullivan is brought to trial charged with poisoning her husband, William. But William was no ordinary victim… As Constance's barrister fights to prove her innocence, a sinister web of deception unravels, exposing the dark underbelly of their seemingly idyllic marriage. One by one, witnesses emerge with incriminating testimony and facts about the dark side of Constance and William&’s marriage are revealed. For many, the widow&’s guilt seems clear. But is someone holding the key to the whole truth? Inspired by a true case, The Arsenic Eater&’s Wife will hold the reader spellbound until the final, heart-stopping revelation.Praise for Tonya Mitchell&’s A Feigned Madness &“A compelling read for anyone with an interest in Victorian history.&” —Pam Lecky, author of the Lucy Lawrence mysteries &“Vivid, enthralling . . . a knockout.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of After Alice FellCadeaux
Par K. Matthew. 2024
Alex était venu pour un job, mais ce qu'il trouva fut bien plus que cela. Shannon étant partie, c'était à Alex de répondre…
à tous les besoins de M. Dacey. Tout se passait bien jusqu'à ce que M. Dacey invite Alex à déjeuner, et lui offre un cadeau plutôt offensant. La décision d'Alex de se rebeller lui fit réaliser que déplaire à son patron était l'une des pires choses qu'il puisse faire.L'autre esclave
Par K. Matthew. 2023
Jim est un campagnard timide qui vient d'emménager à New York pour échapper à sa vie d'homosexuel refoulé. Lorsqu'il s'aventure…
dans un club BDSM avec son ami Eric, un nouveau monde s'ouvre à lui, qu'il n'avait jamais envisagé de découvrir. Après avoir rencontré un Dominateur mystérieux et influent, Jim envisage d'essayer le BDSM. Mais il y a un autre esclave dans la vie du Dominateur, et il ne veut pas que Jim fasse partie de leur monde. Ce livre inclut la série complète « L’autre esclave », et comprend les histoires suivantes : Le voyeur La leçon Le désirSold to this Highest Bidder: Castelli 1 (Castelli #1)
Par Cathryn De Bourgh. 2020
Life in the city is not what Alicia expected, she has not been able to finish his studies or achieve a…
promotion in the company she works for. Everything seems to be going wrong in Alexia's life until a friend convinces her that the only thing left for her is to sell her virginity for a million euros. She does not believe that a man would pay so much for a night with a virgin but finally agrees to auction hervirginity at a modeling agency. But when she meets the highest bidder, she begins to realize that she is not ready to do it and that it was all a bad idea. What she does not imagine is that that handsome millionaire with black eyes is not willing to lose the auction and will not leave her alone until he gets what he wants. And apparently he wants more than her virginity ...Marie de la mar, volumen 3 : Bajo la luna (Marie de la mar #3)
Par Annie Lavigne. 2023
Cap-des-Rosiers, 1910. Para salvar su matrimonio, Marie lleva a su familia a su natal Gaspesia, donde su felicidad dura poco.…
Lejos del glamour de su vida como personas notables en la capital, ahora deben enfrentarse a una realidad completamente distinta: la pobreza. Antoine, antes abogado y diputado, no logra asimilar su nueva vida y corre el riesgo de recaer en el alcoholismo y las apuestas en cualquier momento. Para sacar a su familia de la miseria, los deja para trabajar en los campos de leñadores. Marie necesitará todos los recursos de su orgulloso corazón para afrontar ese destino. ¿Pero podrá enfrentarse a los fantasmas del pasado? ¿Será capaz de renunciar a las ardientes pasiones que la embargan, a pesar de su soledad? En este tercer y último volumen, la autora nos sumerge en una miseria que Marie nunca antes había experimentado. Más oscura que el segundo volumen, menos ingenua que el primero, es una novela que profundiza y describe una situación que no parece tener salida. A través de la vida de Marie, la autora aborda el tema de la violencia doméstica. ¿Cómo puede una pareja que se amaba tanto como Antoine y Marie ver derramarse sangre entre ellos? ¿Qué se esconde en el corazón de un hombre que una mujer no pueda ver en los primeros meses de su amor, pero que aflora con el peso de los años, el sufrimiento padecido, la frustración y el autodesprecio? ¿Puede un hombre con un corazón tan sombrío y herido seguir disfrutando del amor y, sobre todo, hacer feliz a una mujer? ¿Es concebible dar una segunda oportunidad a un amor que no ha sido más que una larga serie de calvarios? Dale una oportunidad a Antoine y Marie, deja que te muestren lo poderoso que llega a ser el amor cuando el destino de dos personas es estar juntos... hasta que la muerte los separe.Quién necesita a un duque (Destinada a un pícaro #5)
Par Amanda Mariel. 2023
En medio del frenesí casamentero de la Inglaterra de la Regencia, la caritativa lady Catherine Breckenridge y el carismático duque…
de Bedford se adentran en un falso romance, desentrañando sus convicciones mientras navegan por la delgada línea que separa el engaño de la verdadera pasión. Lady Catherine Breckenridge se ha dedicado a actividades benéficas, evitando entrar en el encanto del romance y el matrimonio. Sin embargo, su familia tiene otros planes. A medida que Catherine se acerca a los veintidós años, la decisión de sus parientes para que se case a tiempo se hace cada vez más firme. Inesperadamente, la salvación llega en forma de un conocido granuja, el duque de Bedford. Charles De Vere, el elegante duque de Bedford, posee tanto encanto como fortuna, lo que le convierte en uno de los solteros más codiciados de Inglaterra. A pesar de su desagradable reputación, se ve asediado por ansiosas madres y sus hijas en edad de casarse en cada reunión de la sociedad. Sin embargo, esta temporada desvela una estrategia magistral. Cuando el duque propone una alianza clandestina a lady Catherine, la naturaleza pragmática de ella ve la sabiduría de su plan. Aunque sea un granuja, también es buen amigo de su hermano. Además, ella se mantiene firme en su convicción de resistirse a los encantos de cualquier pícaro. Ninguno de los dos alberga intenciones matrimoniales y sus corazones no sienten ninguna inclinación el uno por el otro. Su plan parece impecable, hasta que el destino da un giro inesperado. Sumérgete en un mundo de pasiones prohibidas, alianzas estratégicas y un amor que desafía las normas.