With a fondness for fairytales, Daphne Hewitt has long-dreamt of falling
in love and living out a romantic tale all of her own. Unfortunately,
however, when her brother recklessly gambles away the family fortune her
idealistic fantasies are abruptly shattered. Reluctantly agreeing to
marry a man she despises to save her family from ruin, a man old enough
to be her grandfather, Daphne is forced to accept that her future will
be nothing like the storybook love affair she’s always envisioned.
Nevertheless, she is boldly determined to experience at least one aspect
of her forsaken fairytale before saying I do, passion. And who better
to aid in her quest than Lord Brendon Leighton, the devilishly handsome
rogue whose skill in the bedchamber is rumored to be unsurpassed?As
one of England’s most infamous and beloved rakes, Brendon Leighton is
well-accustomed to the amorous attentions he receives from the women of
his acquaintance. Even so, nothing could have prepared him for the
scandalous proposal he receives from Lady Daphne Hewitt, an innocent
young miss out for her first London Season, or for the overwhelming
temptation that it would present. Nonetheless, and despite being
utterly captivated by her remarkable beauty and winsome nature, he knows
that he can’t possibly agree to her bold request. But all too soon,
Brendon discovers that doing the honorable thing is far more easily said
than done. Views: 10
Jai Winter is trying to do the right thing, even though he knows it’s wrong. Forced to participate in kinky sex games, the renowned model spends his spare moments creating an impressive list of suicide options. Until a snowy day provides a bit of Summer…a pink-haired burst of sunshine with a ready smile. What begins as the hottest sex of his life turns into a ray of hope.Summer Dey has baggage of her own—literally. Having spent eighteen months in South America trying to escape a shocking accident, Summer finds an illegal nightmare hidden in her suitcase. She doesn’t want to put Jai in danger, but his gorgeous face and killer bod prove hard to resist.Boy meets girl, girl falls for boy, and everything would be perfect if it wasn’t for blackmail, drug dealers and tragic events in both their pasts. Staying together could be their salvation—or their ultimate undoing.Inside Scoop: This book contains a forced-sex scene that includes M/M. Views: 10
After all the hurdles, the highs and lows, the love and hate, the ceaseless fights, Sienna and I had finally reached a full circle, coming together as husband and wife. I had everything I could ever ask for and all the happiness I could ever dream of, but I couldn’t help feeling that something was amiss… This revelation cemented my purpose. Views: 10
A wickedly smart and deeply emotional collection of imaginative stories.In one of the intensely imaginative stories in Rivka's Galchen's American Innovations, a narrator's furniture walks out on her. In another, the narrator feels compelled to promise to deliver a takeout order that has incorrectly been phoned in to her. In a third, the petty details around a property transaction detail the complicated pains and loves of a family.he stories in this unusual collection also have secret lives in conversation with earlier stories. As in the tradition of considering Wallace Stevens's "Anecdote of the Jar" as a response to John Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn," Galchen's "The Lost Order" covertly recapitulates James Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," while "The Region of Unlikeness" is a smoky and playful mirror to Jorge Luis Borges's "The Aleph." The title story, "American Innovations," reimagines Nikolai Gogol's "The Nose." Alternately realistic,... Views: 10
When Mao Zedong declared on 1 October 1949 that China would follow the Gregorian calendar, the entire world agreed what the date was for the very first time. Charting developments in science, religion, superstition and politics across the ages from Ancient Egypt to the flowering of Indian and Islamic civilisations and beyond, this is the first complete history of the attempts to reconcile the heavens with the clock, and of the universal establishment of the calendar.The crucible for the development of astronomy and mathematics, the calendar has always been the measure of how the world is understood and evaluated, and an object of fascination for the greatest scholars. It has existed as long as time itself, but the story of its reckoning is a tale of human will, vanity, experimentation and endeavour: mankind’s history of time.‘A captivating account of the history of man’s attempt to compute time.’ Independent‘This fine book will prove to all readers that the establishment of a consistent and useful calendar is one of humanity’s greatest achievements and the embodiment of our cultural history and progress.’ Stephen Jay Gould‘Deserves to be read by a wide audience.’ The Times Views: 10
Rob Kensington is just your typical high school senior. Athletic, intelligent, handsome. Sees a therapist once a week. Because his parents just died in a house fire of questionable origin. And he doesn't seem to care.Maybe he isn't so typical.Sara Marsh had no clue when she returned to live with her divorced father that the bedroom down the hall would be occupied by a stray with a major attitude problem. The last time she saw Rob, he was a brooding goth who could have passed as Marilyn Manson's love child. But at some point during her three years away, Creepy Kensington managed to evolve into a sizzling hot star running back with smoldering hazel eyes.The attraction is undeniable. The temptation is irresistible. And soon they're sharing more than just an address. But with another life lost in a deliberately set blaze, Sara's trust is faltering. Has she lost her heart to a serial arsonist? He's already shown her the allure of playing with fire.And someone's about to get burned.~*~This book contains strong language and sexual content and is intended for ages 17+~*~ Views: 10
Helen Banks is going to die. When her twin brother gambles away their fortune, she must save his life and take his place in a duel to satisfy the honor of a man her brother couldn't pay. Disguised as her brother, Helen faces the one man she's admired from afar, a widower with a dark past and eyes that scorch her very soul. Since Gareth Fairfax lost his wife, the darkness in his heart continues to grow. Lashing out at anyone who opposes him, Gareth is stunned to face a lovely young woman opposite his dueling pistol. After discovering Helen's deception, he offers her a choice: become his mistress or her brother dies. Their devil's bargain turns into a slow, sweet, intoxicating seduction. With each passing hour, Helen uncovers Gareth's secret heartbreak and yet she can't help but fall for the man who has ruined her. With Helen in his arms, Gareth wonders if he might yet be saved. All it takes is one passionate embrace, a kiss from the depths of his soul and a night of wild abandon. Views: 10
