Part 1: In which David Staunton, the son of the deceased tycoon Boy Staunton, seeks psychoanalytical help in Zurich to help resolve the mystery of his father's death and investigate whether or not Dunstan Ramsay might by bis real father. Part 2: In which David Staunton continues his psycho-analysis in Zurich and falls in love with his analyst, Dr Helena Von Haller. Part 3: In which David Staunton completes his psycho-analytical cure in Zurich and meets up with Dunstan Ramsay and the magician Magnus Eisengrimm. The mystery of Boy Staunton's death is partially resolved. Views: 47
Mary is a gripping tale of youth, first love, and nostalgia—Nabokov's first novel. In a Berlin rooming house filled with an assortment of seriocomic Russian émigrés, Lev Ganin, a vigorous young officer poised between his past and his future, relives his first love affair. His memories of Mary are suffused with the freshness of youth and the idyllic ambience of pre-revolutionary Russia. In stark contrast is the decidedly unappealing boarder living in the room next to Ganin's, who, he discovers, is Mary's husband, temporarily separated from her by the Revolution but expecting her imminent arrival from Russia. Views: 47
Humour and poignancy are intricately entwined in this novel about Vamana, a dwarf, abandoned by his parents and adopted by Maji, a woman who sees beyond the child's deformity to the humanity within. As Vamana grows older, he realises that he is always going to be an outcast, despite his magical gift for storytelling. Drawn to the dark, seedy and dangerous underworld of Delhi, Vamana makes himself a home alongside the pimps, pickpockets, prostitutes and hjiras (eunechs) who populate its depths.With his unique storytelling skills he achieves a level of fame amongst this motley cast of characters, causing him to refuse all offers of redemption and acceptance from the 'normal' world. Vamana enjoys his notoriety and, despite craving acceptance, he refuses to give up his infamous reputation and once again become an object of ridicule.It is not the dereliction of his life that brings his downfall, but love perceiving a threat to the object of his desires, Vamana reacts with... Views: 47
HE STOLE HER HEART... Handsome, hardworking Shaw Cavanaugh defined the term "top cop."So when Moira McCormick arrived in town to research her next film role, it was no surprise that the Chief assigned the stunning movie star to shadow the no-nonsense Shaw-whether the officer liked it or not. BUT COULD SHE CAPTURE HIS? At first, Shaw couldn't stand the feisty, fearless Moira-or her constant presence in his squad car. But the movie star and the man in uniform discovered an unexpected connection that smoldered hotter than anything on the silver screen. After the cameras stopped rolling, would they give themselves up...to love? Views: 47
The game has just
begun…
Morgan Reed-Blake discovers that being the wife of MVP
quarterback Seth Blake has its perks…and its challenges. Thrust into Seth’s
high-profile world, she must wade through the celebrity, status, and the ghosts
of girlfriends past. So when Seth takes Morgan home to his ranch in Texas and
introduces her to his family and friends, she’s not surprised when his high school
sweetheart comes to call. Morgan suspects she wants to rekindle the flame, and
how can she blame her? Distraught over the changes their relationship has
caused for Seth, Morgan wonders if maybe he’s better of without her.
Pro quarterback Seth Blake is elated that his wife Morgan is
giving their “fake” marriage a real chance. But he doesn’t anticipate running
into the woman who broke his heart years ago. He hasn’t told Morgan about the
complicated relationship with his ex, but as he guides Morgan through the maze
of his celebrity lifestyle, can he convince her the past is in the past? The
MVP does not accept defeat, and he’s determined not to lose. But winning Morgan
might be the most difficult game of his life…
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A Baby Between Them After her father's betrayal turned her hometown against her, Paige Reynolds fled Love, Alaska. Now she's returned to mend the damage her dad's actions caused. But repairing her broken heart is a different story. She must face Cameron Prescott, the man she left behind—and reveal he's the father of her infant daughter. As Cameron falls in love with his baby girl, he can't bury the growing feelings for her mother. In a time of turmoil, they turned on one another. But older and wiser, can Cameron and Paige learn that forgiveness may lead to their happily-ever-after? Views: 47
Sarah is a wedding planner who doesn't believe in love. Or, not for herself anyway. And now with all her working hours spent planning the wedding of the year, she certainly doesn't have time to even think about love… Or does she? Views: 47
Re-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan previously published as Wanting in 1984 As a model, Heather is accustomed to being objectified. She keeps men at a distance—tempting them and then rejecting them—her need for control a response to the traumatic experiences of her past. All that changes when she meets Race Williams. He's a master at the game of enticement and denial, and for the first time Heather knows what it's like to burn for something she can't have... Until one passion-fueled night leads to ever-lasting consequences! Views: 47
