England, 1745. Persia Eames, the daughter of a known witch, spends her life running from her heritage. Her father’s high rank saves her from her mother’s fate, which was death at the hands of the villagers, but can’t protect her forever.
Fate intervenes when Persia is sent to Cornwall for an arranged marriage into the affluent Penwyth family. The Penwyths are consumed with the ambitions of the new gentry and are eager to align Persia’s wealth with theirs. Soon Persia becomes enmeshed in the Penwyth family secrets, including Roger Penwyth, a moody, troubled man, fodder for local gossip and given to strange turns. Roger’s life and hers begin to be inextricably twinned by a passion beyond their control. But Roger isn’t the man she’s been sent to marry. And the villagers are beginning to realize that Persia carries a witch’s heritage in her bloodline. Persia is driven to make a choice, one that holds fateful consequences for herself and for Roger.
With the sweep of historical family sagas like Poldark, gothic suspense novels such as Rebecca, and a story alive with magic, The Penwyth Bride will appeal to lovers of sensual gothic romances. Views: 28
Can the star quarterback make it to the final play? Star quarterback Seth Blake cannot believe how fast time has flown by since he announced the timeline for his retirement. He's determined to drive the Philadelphia Titans to one more championship before the clock runs out and secure his place in football history. But when tensions flare between Seth and a problematic wide receiver, the whole season and Seth's legacy are threatened—not to mention the newest addition to his family. Morgan Blake is pregnant and excited about all the coming changes in their lives. She knows life on the Texas ranch will be great for their growing family, and the bookstore and non-profit that she runs will definitely need to make some adjustments without her. But outside drama might ruin everything right at the goal line. One thing’' for sure, there’s a storm coming for the Blakes... Views: 28
A heartrending story of family shame from Sunday Times bestseller, Kitty Neale. A gritty London tale, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Nadine Dorries and Maureen Lee. 1950's Battersea is no place for a shamed woman... Fractured Alison is the ugly duckling of her family and has always been treated with disdain by her mother. After years of being bullied, she is drawn to the one man who shows her affection. But when he brutally rapes her, leaving her pregnant, she is cast out. Forgotten Shunned by her family, Alison must start to make her own way and plan a life for herself and her unborn child – and for the first time she is master of her own destiny. Forgiven? But when the baby arrives, Alison feels no love for her new daughter. Terrified that history will repeat itself, can she find a way to love her child? And will she ever find the forgiveness she craves from her family? Views: 28
In the latest "delightful"* Mustang Ridge novel, ignoring your heart is easier said than done...After putting all her savings—and then some—into purchasing a vintage clothing shop in downtown Three Ridges, Wyoming, Ashley Webb is determined to succeed come hell or high water. Problem is, she's never been good at long-term commitments. And when Ashley crosses paths again with the incredibly sexy cowboy she got cozy with at her brother's wedding, she can't help being distracted.Tyler Reed isn't looking to settle down—he tried that before and got burned. Not to mention that the new head wrangler at Mustang Ridge Dude Ranch has other things on his mind. Things that are far more important than helping out his boss's pretty—but flaky—sister...even though there's some serious chemistry between them. When Ashley turns out to be very different than he expected, he's tempted to go against his better judgment. What's a cowboy to do when the wrong... Views: 28
Regency Romance. 65856 words long. Views: 28
From the Collins Crime Club archive, the forgotten second novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed 'The King of Detective Story Writers' and recognised as one of the 'big four' Golden Age crime authors. When the body of Sir William Ponson is found in the Cranshaw River near his home of Luce Manor, it is assumed to be an accident – until the evidence points to murder. Inspector Tanner of Scotland Yard discovers that those who would benefit most from Sir William's death seem to have unbreakable alibis, and a mysterious fifth man whose footprints were found at the crime scene is nowhere to be found . . . This Detective Story Club classic is introduced by Dolores Gordon-Smith, author of the Jack Haldean Golden Age mysteries. Views: 28
FBI operative, Sarah Osmond, has a job to do—help save ten captive women from the evil Colter leader, Paul Statler. When General Armand sends in Jay Wagner and Riley Bishop to help, she’s undeniably drawn to both men, but she won’t let lust compromise her mission. Having hot, passionate sex with them is one thing, but falling for them is another. Having grown up in foster care, Riley doesn’t trust many people, but when he meets Sarah he denies she’s his mate until the intense werewolf mating call draws him in and threatens to ruin everything. Jay Wagner, who used to work undercover at Statler’s firm, is frustrated because he has to keep his distance from the action—and from Sarah, who is also his mate. Not only is he determined to bring down the hated man, he must convince Riley and Sarah they need to succumb to their desires in order for the three of them to be together forever. The only roadblock? Statler has other plans for her. ** Views: 28
I thought I wanted my stepbrother, but then I met his cousin.
I’ve been banished for bad behavior.
Exiled away to some farmhouse out in the middle of Hickville, Missouri to be set straight by my ex-cop step-uncle, Charlie.
I miss Chicago. I miss my friends. Above all, I miss my bad boy stepbrother, Rick. The only person in the world that wants me around.
Charlie has three rules:
1. Put everything back where you found it.
2. Don’t leave the house without supervision.
3. Stay away from his son, Tobias.
He’s untouchable.
In more ways than one.
I walked in on Tobias changing.
It was a total accident, but I didn’t cover my eyes.
It wasn’t his perfect body that kept me from looking away.
It was the bruises.
They were everywhere, like red and blue paint splattered across his ribs and arms.
He’s hiding something but he’s not telling.
Luckily, I’m not too keen on living by the rules.
I follow him underground — literally — and catch him going head to head with some of the most vicious fighters in the country.
The Midwest Alphas. An illegal MMA fighting championship.
Tobias is the local favorite to win it all.
But there’s something he wants more than to be the Alpha champion…
And he’s looking right at me. Views: 28
Erotica/Dark Fantasy. 25436 words long. Views: 28
A book of stories, or "narrations," by the finest Catalan writer of his generation. In this beautiful work, translated into English for the first time, Pla transcribes his witnessings of basic truths: the waves of the sea, the hardness of rolled tobacco. The reader feels tangibly the pleasure with which Pla puts the sensual and real on paper. Views: 28
Ebryn has trained as a caster from a young age. He sets out to find a place for himself, travelling to Vergence city, where he hopes to be accepted amongst his own kind. But Ebryn doesn't know he carries a dangerous secret with him. A secret which threatens to overturn the delicate balance between the factions vying for dominance in the city, the heart of a great trading empire. Orim, a skilled warrior, is sent by the ruler of Vergence to discover the truth. Opposing Orim is a deadly assassin, tasked with permanently burying the past. As the struggle for control of the city starts to unfold Ebryn finds he's not the only one with a hidden history. Vergence is the first book in the Vergence cycle. 143 000 words.** Views: 28
