When Molly McBride realizes that she is terminally ill, she arranges for Ruby, Billy, and Pearl to be taken in at Ignatius House, the local orphanage. Ruby is a rebel at heart and often in trouble with the strict nuns. When she is sixteen, she is forced to marry, but vows to get back Billy and Pearl once she has made a settled home. Eventually, she is also forced to accept that her sister Pearl is a bad lot, and that Billy has found a new life in Canada, so can't hope to recreate the family in quite the way she once promised her mother. Views: 17
Her heart may long for more…Judith Lovington escaped a vile man years ago and found sanctuary in a traveling troupe of actors. Fending off the unwanted attentions of rakish gentlemen has become second nature to her. But when Lord Kelthorne begins his assault, never has temptation been stronger. How will she withstand his heated kisses when he represents all that she lost so many years ago and all that she desires now?But his wicked intentions drive her into his arms…Kelthorne meant only to have a little fun when he first caught and kissed Judith in his apple orchard. Though intent on mending his ways and marrying a proper young miss, he can’t forget the lovely songstress and sets about to break down her every reserve. As he takes his stolen kisses, however, his clever seductions set to work on his own heart. But will he surrender to love at long last? Views: 17
The eighth, and final book, in Ann Cleeves' bestselling Shetland series – a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall as Jimmy Perez. Shetland: Welcoming. Wild. Remote. Drawn in by the reputation of the islands, a new English family move to the area, eager to give their autistic son a better life. But when a young nanny's body is found hanging in the barn of their home, rumours of her affair with the husband begin to spread like wild fire. With suspicion raining down on the family, DI Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate. For him it will mean returning to the islands of his on-off lover and boss Willow Reeves, who will run the case. Perez is already facing the most disturbing investigation of his career, when Willow drops a bombshell that will change his life forever. Is he ready for what is to come? Views: 17
Sometimes having it all isn’t enough… Emma has everything she’s ever wanted. Her boyfriend’s just proposed and her career has finally taken off. And so what if her latest client just happens to be downright gorgeous? She’s getting married. Isn’t she? Rachel’s married with 2.4 children (well, actually, 3) and life is all about trying to leave the house in a non-stained top. Once it was about skinny cappuccinos, cocktails and dynamic ad agency meetings. She wants her old life back, but can it ever be the same? A sparkling, funny tale of two sisters and how often you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Views: 17
The making of the legendary outlaw ... from Texas to Kansas, his deadly guns sought a legacy of vengeance. Views: 17
Clarissa Craig is an upcoming hot-shot journalist who gets to interview the richest and most powerful men in the USA, but she has a problem.
She is a nymphomaniac who cannot stay out of their pants.
Not that they mind, as a matter of fact they enjoy all the sexual attention and late-night romps. And they reward her with insider-information of upcoming business deals and scoops that no other reporters are able to get. The men fall in love with her, and they give her special gifts; cars, jewelry and her own helicopter.
But then things get complicated. She falls in love with the least likely person whom she thought she would; her unassuming boss, Richard Davenport.
He knows about her voracious appetite. But he has a secret as well. He fights her charming flirtations and sexual innuendo with a steely will. If she found out what had happened in his past, he would lose everything that he had worked so hard for.
Will they meet up and live happily ever after, or will their secret lives lead to their ultimate demise?
~4,800 Words
EXCERPT
Clarissa closed her eyes and tilted her head back, allowing the water to cascade over her face and hair. Jordan was greeting the last group of friends, and she had excused herself. She was dog tired. The farewell party had been fun and Jordan had a couple of cute friends, but now she needed him inside her.
She was glad the year was done. She had followed a grueling schedule, and she put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears.
And it had paid off. She had graduated summa cum laude at Princeton, top of her class. Jordan had kept her fit. He was a jock, waking her up at 5AM, three days a week for a four mile jog. Afterward they would burn more calories in bed. Then off to school. She was going to miss him and the routine she had become used to, but she had bigger fish to fry. And more men to screw.
She heard the shower door open and spun around. Jordan stood naked in the door, wearing a boyish grin on his face.
She punched his shoulder playfully. “You startled me.”
He was damn sexy. He didn’t have a bodybuilder’s body, but he was captain of the university water polo team, and hours of training had left him wide-shouldered and ripped.
He held up his hands in a defensive posture, then moved closer and started kissing her shoulder, making his way down her breast. Cupping her boob, he flicked his tongue over her nipple, then nibbled it softly. She moaned as he gave the other breast the same treatment. The warm water heated their bodies, a feint smell of sandalwood and pine needles drifting up from his skin.
Clarissa shivered as she felt her nipples tighten beneath his probing tongue.
He stood up and gazed at her for a moment, his green eyes searching her face. “I want you,” he said to her, then he slowly kissed her, his tongue dancing with hers, then gently biting her lower lip with his teeth. “Don’t go,” he mumbled, letting her lip go reluctantly.
She looked up at him, wrapping her arm around his neck and placing one hand on his face and kissed him passionately. She wanted him too and began to feel a gentle tingle between her legs as her desire for him grew. They pulled each other in tightly, opening their mouths longingly and aggressively receiving each other’s tongues.
Clarissa gently fondled him, then knelt down in front of him, and flicked her tongue over his head. His cock grew as she took him completely in her mouth. Jordan groaned as she hollowed her cheeks and slowly drew his length through her lips, then sucked him back in. Views: 17
