From the author of The Necropolis Railway, The Blackpool Highflyer, and The Lost Luggage Porter comes another thrilling mystery featuring railway detective Jim Stringer. It is winter 1909, and Jim desperately needs his anticipated New Year’s promotion in order to pay for a nurse for his ailing son.
Jumping at any opportunity to impress his supervisor, Jim agrees to investigate a standard assault in a nearby town. But when his train home hits a snowdrift and a body is discovered buried in the snow, Jim finds himself tracking another dangerous killer. Soon he is on a mad chase to find the suspect, trailing him to the furnaces of Ironopolis and across the country on a dangerous ride to the Highlands. As pursuer becomes pursued, Jim begins to doubt he will ever get his promotion— or that he will survive this case at all. Views: 62
Living with three brothers has taught me what I don't want in a husband. "Guys" who can only converse about farming, welding and hockey won't cut it. And those who prefer a rodeo to a symphony or dusty jeans to a nice suit are not for me.Unfortunately, my hometown is full of guys just like my brothers. So I've been planning to move to the city for a fresh start. But now I'm having second thoughts. There's a new man in town...a churchgoer who's cultured, wears suits and, most important, is nothing like my brothers. Views: 62
This is the final installment in the five-part Tease series.
All good things come to an end, and Adam Callaway was really, really good—in bed and in life. But his two week vacation is almost over and Elizabeth’s life is more complicated than ever. She’s being forced into a publicity firestorm by her greedy parents with the help of her blackmailing ex-boyfriend. The past she ran away from has come home to haunt her and the last thing she needs are complications of the heart. Elizabeth needs to let Adam go, but somehow she’s finding it damn near impossible to say goodbye to the only man who’s ever gotten under her skin. Views: 62
A passionate professor. A smitten student. An attraction that cannot be denied. Amanda Slade has a major crush on her sexy art professor and wants his help with her important extracurricular activity: Project VirgEnd. After waiting more than twenty-one years to find the right person, she’s sure he's the one to “do the deed.” But she needs to move things along quickly. The semester is ending and her deadline is approaching. Professor Jem Nichols is a rising star in New York’s art world and a candidate for tenure. He has a prestigious art exhibition to prepare for and gallery owners breathing down his neck. Falling for his beautiful student is a bad idea. And touching her ... it could be his undoing. As much as he tries to resist her and ignore his feelings, he can't say goodbye. So he asks her to stay after class. He proposes that rather than hastily take her virtue he will teach her the most important lessons of lovemaking. She must visit him in The White Room, where lessons intensify each time the meet. As she experiences first time pleasures and passions, love blooms. By the time they're done, he'll know every inch of her body. But she will still, technically, be a virgin—until he knows for sure she is ready. It's the only way he can keep her safe as they break all the rules. But as her deadline for deflowerment looms and pressure around art show opening builds, will the professor be able to take Amanda all the way? Or will circumstances pull them apart and force her to make a different choice? If you love student-teacher romances you will love the heat between Ms. Amanda Slade and Professor Jem Nichols. But you must be 18 or over because this book is very steamy.** Views: 62
She was looking for a little fun...Violet Douglas wants one night where she can be normal. Where she can do something for herself and not be just her sibling's guardian. So when she spies a tall, dark and sexy stranger, she's ready to let her wild side roar. The last thing she expects is to see her one night stand one week later, when she drags her delinquent kid brother to the Alpha Dogs Training Program. He wasn't looking for a commitment...Sgt. Dean Sparks is used to keeping women at a distance, and yet, he can't resist Violet's snapping wit or smile. So when he suggests a friends with benefits arrangement, it seems like the perfect solution to their undeniable attraction. No emotional entanglement, just mind-blowing sex.But with their lives becoming more and more entwined, Dean realizes that casual isn't enough for him anymore. But as Violet finds herself leaning on Dean in a way she never has, will her fears put more distance between them? Or can... Views: 62
Escape to Italy—the land of romance—with this boxed set of three contemporary romances.From the Italian lakes in the north, through Tuscany, and down to Naples, one thing remains constant—the beauty of the land and the passion of its people. So pour yourself a glass of chilled Prosecco, and sit back and enjoy the sexy men, strong women, and mystery and intrigue which await you in these three Italian Romances.—Perfect—Falling for the perfectly handsome Alessandro Cavour, Count di Montecorvio Rovella, is the last thing archaeologist Emily Carlyle needs as she recovers from the physical and emotional scars inflicted by an ex-boyfriend. But she can't avoid him when she finds out he owns the estate where she's discovered an ancient Roman site.Restoring one particular mosaic on the site has become an obsession with Emily – one which Alessandro can't understand. He has no interest in digging up the past because, despite appearances, he bears his own scars. Consumed by guilt over the death of his wife and son, commitment-shy Alessandro lives only for the pleasures of the present. But he hadn’t reckoned on falling in love. And love, he discovers, forces difficult choices...Previously published as The Italian's Perfect Lover—————————————Her Retreat—Interior designer Isabella, Contessa di Sorano, is skilled at creating beautiful facades that cover a multitude of sins, especially when it comes to herself. Behind her immaculate appearance she hides a heart-breaking secret she's determined to keep. But when she's forced to sell the Castello Romitorio and accept a lucrative contract from her ex lover, she can no longer avoid facing up to her painful past.Seven years earlier, Luca Vittori had been rejected by Isabella and he'd left Italy. But now he's back to honor a promise he made to his grandmother to hire Isabella to redecorate the castello. He just wants it over and done with so he can return to his home in Australia. Trouble is, he hadn't planned on re-igniting a passion he'd hoped was long dead—a passion which threatens to destroy before it can heal...Previously published as Seduced by the Italian—————————————Trusting Him—Passion wasn’t high on Rose’s agenda growing up in poverty: survival was, independence was, but not the crazy, elemental passion that she’d found with Giovanni Visconti. But, after a year together, the passion had twisted into jealousy and control and Rose had disappeared—seemingly unable to deal with her husband’s passionate nature.But, two years later, Giovanni tracks Rose down. He’s discovered something that makes him realize that there was more to Rose’s departure than he’d first thought, and he’s determined to control his jealous passions in order to prove to his wife that she can trust him. But Rose is keeping secrets from him—secrets with the potential to destroy more than just their relationship...Previously published as The Passionate Italian Views: 62
CLINT FLETCHER WAS BACK…Still handsome and headstrong. He moved into his uncle's old house and took over the local newspaper. Yet nobody knew the true reason he'd returned—to finally claim the woman he loved….Long ago, Clint had dated Nadine Laidlaw's older sister—but could never resist matching wits with sassy Nadine. He'd traveled the world, trying to forget her. Now he knew that this spirited, hometown woman was everything he wanted.AND DETERMINED TO MARRY NADINEBut despite Clint's persistence—and the urging of her own heart—could she believe in his love? And find faith in the power that had at last brought them together? Views: 62
Lisa Ireland, a brilliant new voice in rural romance, invites you to Linden Gully and the wedding of the year... When celebrity novelist Johanna Morgan surprises everyone by arriving back in Linden Gully three weeks early for her best friend's wedding, she's shocked to find her ex-boyfriend Ryan Galloway is back too and well-integrated in the community as the local vet. Jo's maid-of-honour duties are not the only thing that's brought her home. The family homestead of Yarrapinga is now her responsibility, and Jo needs to decide whether to keep it – and replace old memories with new ones – or sell it and cut off all ties to her childhood and her home. Ryan has brought his young daughter home to Linden Gully to provide stability after the death of her mother. The last thing he needs is Jo's return, and all of the emotional turmoil that she brings with her. Thrown together as attendants at their best friends' wedding,... Views: 62
In the third novel in a trilogy that began with Smart and Sexy and Strong and Sexy, Brody, the brooding, bad boy pilot of Sky High Air, may have met his match in the person of Maddie, Sky High's wise-cracking, gorgeous concierge, when he discovers that she and her twin sister Leena have gotten themselves into some big-time trouble. Original. Views: 62
My name was Dr. Erica Hill. I was a victim, then a witness, and then I ceased to exist altogether. I may still be breathing, but stripped of my identity, I have long since stopped living. I am invisible, and my life depends on my ability to stay in the shadows. But he sees me. Slate Andrews is the embodiment of everything I have been taught to avoid. He’s rich and famous, and one image of him with a woman would earn millions for any paparazzi lucky enough to snap it. He has vowed to protect me with his life, yet he exposes me with his every breath. I should be stronger and walk away. I should disappear. But I’m terrified he would come after me. I’m on the run, determined not to take him down with me but absolutely unable to let him go. My name is Riley Peterson…at least for today. Views: 62
After a lifetime of neglect and sorrow, Miles Farriston has hit rock bottom after his lying ex-girlfriend proves that no one in his life sticks around. On the outs with his friends, in jeopardy of losing his baseball career and this close to getting kicked out of Kappa Eta Sigma, Miles is forced to compete in the Greek Life dance competition. What he didn't bank on was getting bright, cheery Chloe Trabucco as a partner. Ballet, friends and her sorority. The only three things Chloe Trabucco wants to focus on and excel at. So when she is asked to compete, as a freshman, in the popular Greek dance competition, she couldn't be happier. That is, until she learns Miles is her partner. The same Miles she's had a huge crush on for half of her life, and the same guy who made it clear more than a year ago that he wants nothing to do with her. Her positivity and patience annoy him. His attitude and anger finally drive her to the breaking point. Can they hit a home run, both on and off the dance floor, or will they go down swinging?** Views: 62
