Three sisters struggle with the bonds that hold their family together as they face a darkness settling over their lives in this masterfully written debut novel.There are three beautiful blond Babcock sisters: gorgeous and foul-mouthed Adrienne, observant and shy Vanessa, and the youngest and best-loved, Marie. Their mother is ill with leukemia and the girls spend a lot of time with her at a Mexican clinic across the border from their San Diego home so she can receive alternative treatments. Vanessa is the middle child, a talented pianist who is trying to hold her family together despite the painful loss that they all know is inevitable. As she and her sisters navigate first loves and college dreams, they are completely unaware that an illness far more insidious than cancer poisons their home. Their world is about to shatter under the weight of an incomprehensible betrayal... Views: 55
Fate deals beautiful but pampered Lady Angela Bayswater a cruel blow when her wealthy landowner father dies suddenly. Not only is she now alone in the world, but she discovers that he was deep in debt and the house and estate has to be sold to pay his creditors. She hopes her betrothed, the handsome Lord Aidan Driscol, will honour his promise of marriage, but he refuses now there is now substantial dowry. Instead he offers to make her his slave, wanting to submit her to his domination. But proud and headstrong she refuses and battles with the vagaries of fortune now that she has fallen from riches to rags, struggling to survive in the midst of the harsh life of mid-Victorian London. She sacrifices her precious virginity in order to claw her way up from the gutter, prey to many ruthless, greedy, lustful people, including her former fiancé, and eventually reaches her goal - that of independence and true love, despite the perverts and villains who pursue her mercilessly. Views: 55
Nica’s got a new look, and an attitude to match. Logan doesn’t stand a chance… Nica Morelli is through wasting time mooning over Logan Donovan from afar. It’s time to make him see her as more than his tomboyish, honorary little sister. Now, armed to the teeth with a sexy makeover, Nica’s kicking butt in four-inch heels and taking no prisoners. One minute Logan’s enjoying a beer at the bar. The next, he’s mesmerized by the finest butt he’s ever laid eyes on. It shimmies, it shakes. It makes him want to do all kinds of wicked things to it. Then he realizes who the butt belongs to—his best friend’s little sister. No matter how badly he wants the tasty bait she’s dangling in front of him, she’s forbidden fruit. Except now that she’s got him turned on, tied up in knots, and swimming in intense emotion, what’s he supposed to do? Fall in love? Not in a million years… Warning: This book contains hot ’n steamy graphic sex brought about by the flagrant use of seduction, near-nakedness and lavish amounts of tempting, teasing and tequila. Views: 55
A DR GIDEON FELL MYSTERY. In the quaint English village of Sodbury Cross, pretty Marjorie Wills is suspected of poisoning chocolates in the local confectionary shop. Her uncle, the wealthy Marcus Chesney, believes eyewitnesses are unreliable. To prove his point, he sets up a clever test in front of three witnesses and a camera. They are asked to watch a staged series of events, during which a masked man enters the room to 'poison' Chesney by feeding him a large green capsule. As expected, the experiment concludes and no one can agree on what took place, except that Marcus Chesney is dead... How is that possible? And who is the culprit? It takes Dr. Gideon Fell to unravel this Golden Age classic. Views: 55
Money, love and family. Which matters most?When Diane Jenner s husband is hurt in a helicopter crash, she discovers a secret that changes her life. And it s all about money, the kind of money the Jenners have never had.James North has money, and he knows it doesn t buy happiness. He s been a rock for his wayward wife and troubled daughter but that doesn t stop him wanting Diane.James and Diane have something in common: they always put family first. Which means that what happens in the back of James s Mercedes is a really, really bad idea.Or is it?About the AuthorSUE MOORCROFT is an accomplished writer of novels and short stories, as well as a creative writing tutor. Her novels include Starting Over, All That Mullarkey, Want to Know a Secret? and Love & Freedom. Love & Freedom won the Festival of Romance Best Romantic Read Award 2011. Sue was born in Germany. As part of an army family, her childhood included living in Cyprus and Malta, as well as the UK. Sue now lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Views: 55
You're invited to Cedar Cove this Christmas! First, drop in at 5-B Poppy Lane, where you'll get a chance to visit with Helen Shelton, her granddaughter Ruth and Ruth's husband, Paul. They'll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they met—and they'll share Helen's breathtaking adventures during the Second World War. Then drive out to Grace and Cliff Harding's place. They have a small horse ranch not far from Cedar Cove. Mary Jo Wyse and her little girl, Noelle, will be there, too. Join them in reliving their memories of the Christmas Mary Jo came to Cedar Cove, pregnant and alone, and had her baby in the Hardings' stable (well, actually the apartment above it). That's the night firefighter Mack McAfee began to fall for Mary Jo and the idea of a family—with her. Views: 55
Chloe Miller and her fellow band members must sort out their lives as they become a hit in the local community. Accustomed only to being scorned and marginalized, Chloe suddenly has to decide who her real friends are, and who's just along for the ride. Now her generosity gets her in more trouble than ever. And all too soon after a talent scout from Nashville discovers the trio, their explosive musical ministry begins to encounter conflicts with family and school. Exhilarated yet frustrated, Chloe puts her dream in God's hand and prays for Him to work out the details.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 55
Twenty tales of over-the-knee fun... Explore the sensual pleasures of spanking in tantalising detail in this brand new collection. Featuring a diverse range of cheek-warming, eye-watering, and always arousing, scenarios, disciplinarians and brats reveal the thrills of shame and retribution. Be it over the knee, the desk, the chair, or on the bare, the desire to punish and be punished doesn’t let up for a moment. Serena discovers her date, Oliver, is a master of kink who wastes no time in introducing her to the joys of bending over and obeying ... Outspoken, headstrong Tamara calls in a favour from a special uncle to aid and abet a shameful surrender that requires a humiliating correction by the firmest hand ... Kat pays a painful price when she becomes the client of a specialist service provider ... After hours in the office, when Scarlett sees a red hand print on Blake Cooper’s bare behind, an erotic war of wills begins between two... Views: 55
Slocum takes a captivating woman under his wing.With jobs hard to come by after the war, Slocum jumps at the chance to wrangle wild cattle—and get some food in his belly. He's in good company with another cowboy, the one eyed Mexican Paco, and a beautiful escaped Comanche captive, Mary Van Housen. In the midst of herding the critters and protecting Mary from her former captors, Slocum and Paco lose the rest of their camp to a disgruntled ex-employee. Continuing towards Missouri to see the job through, they're trailed by enemies who want the entire herd of them dead. Looks like Slocum's got a few more wild animals to yoke... Views: 55
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