For fans of HBO's Girls, Abigail Ulman's striking, darkly funny fiction explores the chronic uncertainty, exquisite dangers, and surprising tragedies of young women on the cusp of adulthood. Claire is magnetic. On the cusp of adulthood and letting go of her adolescence one miserable responsibility at a time, she's moved from London to San Francisco to work toward her PhD and minor in cheap whiskey, pour-over coffee, and guys who can't be bothered to shower. When she finds out she's pregnant by a heartsick ex-boyfriend, the solution seems clear, if only to her. Kira is a talented thirteen-year-old Russian gymnast who leaves her traditional family to travel to America. Elise and Jenni, two Australian high school students, seek asylum from the hooking up and heavy drinking they've been doing for years by reenrolling in their childhood summer camp. Over the course of nine loosely connected stories, Hot Little Hands... Views: 54
Two weeks ago, Dr. Aubrey Hart had still been alive. Now she's a vampire, undead and starving, with a maker who shows no interest in helping her adjust to her new abilities. Forced to either feed or die, Aubrey is drawn to her former supervisor Dr. Gavin Thibodeau--a man who arouses both hunger and desire. Her irresistible cravings lead them to an explosive erotic encounter and her first feeding. But when her attempt to erase the memory of their night together from Gavin's mind fails, it becomes clear that their passion may have unleashed a force she never could have ever predicted
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Maya Augustine needed to disappear—her life depended on it. When her path led her to the middle-of-nowhere Virginia, she found the perfect place to hide. A woman on the run, Maya had no business befriending anyone, let alone allowing herself to become involved with a man … especially after her last experience. Even so, she couldn’t help but become obsessed with the bruised, battered, and beautiful killer who walked into her life.
Grady Cain reached rock bottom. His past finally caught up with him, causing him to lose his edge at work and in life. Spiraling down a desperate path of remorse and guilt, Grady wasn’t expecting his refuge to come in the form of a woman. Day in—day out, she was the only thing he’d allowed himself to think about. To focus on. To consume him.
One was running. The other had nothing to run to.
Until these troubled souls crossed paths…
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"Get away from me. As far as I am concerned, David, you are dead to me and this entire family!"The handsome Viscount Kennington has never enjoyed a good relationship with his father, the Earl, but he loves his grandparents and theylove him.But when a family scandal is aired after the sudden death of the Viscount's grandfather, the Marquis, the family feud grows worse.The Viscount retreats to the huge mysterious house in Devon left to him by his grandfather.At the same time the lovely orphan, Luella Ridgeway, has been travelling through France with her aunt, but now finds herself on the Viscount's doorstep.She is being relentlessly pursued by Frank Connolly, the youngest son of a minor Irish Lord. He is obsessed with her and tries to blackmail her by threatening to reveal a dark secret in Luella's past that she fears will prevent any decent man considering her a suitable match.But the Viscount soon becomes smitten with Luella and when Frank Connolly puts her... Views: 54
Off the boss's payroll... and into his bed! Jaya. Her name reverberates around Theo Makricosta's head in time to the whirring blades of his private helicopter. He must find her Ð only Jaya can help with the care of his infant niece and nephew... It's not because he hasn't stopped thinking about the single night of mind-blowing passion he shared with the exotic beauty. Jaya Powers couldn't refuse her gorgeous millionaire Greek boss when she worked for him and she can't refuse him now! Only this time she has a secret. Their night together had consequences that will change Theo's perfectly ordered existence for ever! Discover more at www.millsandboon.co.uk/danicollins Views: 54
A SUSPICIOUS FALLNineteen-year-old Shazia Johar has everything to live for. But when she is found critically injured after plunging from a hotel balcony, DI Robyn Bailley must determine why she fell. Was Shazia pushed or did she jump?A BROKEN WOMANWhen Robyn's team investigate the events that led to Shazia's fall, they discover evidence of violence in the hotel room. What happened and who is responsible?A DEATHAs Shazia's life hangs in the balance, Robyn's team discover the body of another hotel guest. With uncertainty and falsehood disturbing both investigations, Robyn must navigate the web of lies under continued criticism of her new identity from her ex-wife and her daughter. Views: 54
She'd stopped believing in happy endings... Widowed TV reporter Ellie King had given up on looking for heroes ever since her beloved husband was killed in a robbery gone wrong. Because she could have used one then, but there was no one around—or was there? ...until a hero walked back into her life. Detective Colin Benteen had been the first on the scene to comfort Ellie's husband, to hold his hand when it was clear his wounds were fatal. Now, years later, Ellie is interviewing the handsome officer when she realizes who he is—a single parent (to his niece), all-around good guy and proof that once in a lifetime can happen twice! But Colin might not be the only one who needs convincing... Views: 54
"I owe you one." I didn’t realize when I said that to my Navy SEAL buddy he’d actually collect on the debt. Or that it could cost me my life. I'm Brent Hearst, for God's sake. A member of the one percent. As in old family money. Yet somehow I'm standing here, smiling while there’s a gun strapped to my leg ruining the line of my Italian suit.But my real issue isn’t with that gun. Oh, no. It’s my other weapon I can’t control when I’m around the sexy-as-sin brunette who might or might not be a spy. It seems I don’t care which while I’ve got her against the wall with my hand fisted in her hair.Oh, and while I figure out if I’ve been sleeping with the enemy, I’ve also got to keep us both from being killed by a couple of gun-toting Russians.No problem.Billionaire for Hire is a full-length standalone contemporary... Views: 54
No regrets. Just lessons learned. Having lived through the torment of losing his first love to someone else—all because he never spoke up—Sydney Maricopa vowed never to repeat that mistake again. So when he finally admits he’s fallen for his new best friend, he refuses to lose her too, especially once he realizes his feelings for her might be requited. There’s only one problem. Her perfect boyfriend. Still, Sydney’s determined to fight for the girl he loves this time. He has what it takes to go up against Mr. Perfect. Most importantly, he and his new best friend have something even her boyfriend can’t compete with—their profound connection. One he intends to use to win her over. Until he finds out what she’d be giving up if she chooses Sydney. Something no one should ever give up. Would he dream of selfishly asking her to? Or should he do the honorable thing and sacrifice his own happiness for hers? Allow the girl he loves to sail off into the sunset with another man as he stands back and watches in agony... again? Views: 54
