Read this classic romance MARRIAGE WITHOUT LOVE by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Briony once fell deeply in love with Kieron Blake, but he only wanted her for a newspaper scoop. But his calculated—yet scorching—lovemaking resulted in a secret baby boy! Now Kieron is Briony's new boss and one look at little Nicky reveals the truth. His ultimatum? Marriage! Originally published in 1981 And re-discover MORE THAN A CONVENIENT MARRIAGE? by USA Today bestselling author Dani Collins Rich, powerful, with a beautiful wife, Greek shipping magnate Gideon Vozaras has it all. Except his perfect life is a facade... Gideon can't afford the public scrutiny of divorce, but if his past has taught him anything it's to fight dirty to keep what's his! Originally published in 2013 Views: 27
Luminous and deeply affecting, A Hundred Small Lessons is about the many small decisions - the invisible moments - that come to make a life. The intertwined lives of two women from different generations tell a rich and intimate story of how we feel what it is to be human, and how place can transform who we are. It takes account of what it means to be mother or daughter; father or son. It's a story of love, and of life.When Elsie Gormley falls and is forced to leave her Brisbane home of sixty-two years, Lucy Kiss and her family move in, with their new life - new house, new city, new baby. Lucy and her husband Ben are struggling to transform from adventurous lovers to new parents and seek to smooth the rough edges of their present with memories of their past as they try to discover their future selves.In her nearby nursing home, Elsie revisits the span of her life - the moments she can't bear to let go; the haunts to which she might yet return. Her memories of... Views: 27
In 1843 Kentucky, Susanna Barnett longs for the finer things in life. Mammoth Cave brings them to her and her family. Not only does the cavern attract curious folks paying top dollar for tours, but its unique atmosphere promises to heal the sick. Surely God Himself etched out this place as a blessing to all men. Jared Edwards has been played the fool. Mammoth Cave's doctor promised miracles for consumption victims. Instead of celebrating recovery with his aunt Mattie, he's burying her and being sent away amid his uncle Dwight's accusations. Driven by guilt, Jared determines to close down the death cave. Will Jared and Susanna's attraction to each other prove more powerful than their connection to Mammoth Cave? Views: 27
Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Originally published as Potential Danger in 1988. The consequence she carried On holiday in Yorkshire with her daughter, London schoolteacher Kate Seton is shocked to see Silas Edwards. She didn't expect to see the father of her child again, but now he's running a project on a nearby estate there's no escaping his molten gaze. But Kate can't tell him the truth about the secret she carried, nor why she had left him suddenly eleven years before. Because surely after all this time she can't dare to dream that their youthful romance might get a second chance... Views: 27
SynopsisHull, 1874. The beautiful, mysterious Jewel Newmarch, adopted as a baby, turns heads wherever she goes - her exotic looks point to her origins far away from the streets of Hull. Even at her cousin Elizabeth's wedding, she is the belle of the ball. But as she looks on at the happy, newly-married couple she feels a restlessness and intense longing to know her own roots. And so she decides to return to her birthplace in America, taking the bride's twin sister Clara as her companion. In discovering the mysteries of Jewel's past the girls realise that this is a life-changing voyage of discovery for both of them, as they learn important lessons about family, friendship, love and home. But most importantly, love... Views: 27
Passion and danger collide in a breathless story from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer. Saved from an abduction and unthinkable harm, Gabrielle Bennett owed her life to her rescuer. Marc Stephano, a stranger from the sketchy shadows of town, could've asked for money. Instead he introduced her to desire and claimed her completely—then he broke her heart. Older, wiser and now a top New York model, Gabrielle is prepared for anything—except Marc's reemergence into her life. It's a merciless trick of fate. A successful, self-made millionaire, he's as powerful as ever, but can Gabrielle forgive and forget—in the name of love? Views: 27
This mammoth compilation of Raffles works presents 26 short stories—all the tales from the original 3 collections, The Amateur Cracksman, The Black Mask, and A Thief in the Night—plus the novel Mr. Justice Raffles. Also included are 20 additional, related stories by E.W. Hornung and John Kendrick Bangs (including the adventures of Raffles' son), plus introductions, book covers, and notes. Whether you're an established fan of the "amateur cracksman" or a newcomer to E.W. Hornung's classic gentleman-thief, you'll find something new and entertaining in this volume!Included are:THE IDES OF MARCHA COSTUME PIECEGENTLEMEN AND PLAYERSLE PREMIER PASWILFUL MURDERNINE POINTS OF THE LAWTHE RETURN MATCHTHE GIFT OF THE EMPERORNO SINECUREA JUBILEE PRESENTTHE FATE OF FAUSTINATHE LAST LAUGHTO CATCH A THIEFAN OLD FLAMETHE WRONG HOUSETHE KNEES OF THE GODSOUT OF PARADISETHE CHEST OF SILVERTHE REST CURE... Views: 27
The reflective essays of one of America's most accomplished authors Andre Dubus is celebrated for his ability to depict the subtlest of human emotions in his characters, and when he turns the microscope on himself, the resulting insights are no less illuminative. Intimate and expressive, these autobiographical accounts of his childhood in Louisiana, his experiences in the Marine Corps, and, later, his life as a husband and father, paint a vivid portrait of this acclaimed author. Limned with sapience and depth of feeling, Broken Vessels contains the personal reflections of a writer whose keen perceptions of the human heart are destined to be treasured for generations to come. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Andre Dubus including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate. Views: 27
About the BookChristmas 1860. Polly, already living in grinding poverty, finds herself alone on the streets of Hull when her mother dies in childbirth. Rosalie, brought up in affluence and comfort on the other side of town, loses her own mother in similar circumstances and on the same day. Polly takes a job as scullery maid in Rosalie's lonely house, and the two girls form an unlikely friendship. Travelling together to the North Yorkshire Moors they discover a new kind of life and find unexpected joy and fulfilment. Views: 27