You've heard of the scheme. Now comes the man behind it. In Mitchell Zuckoff's exhilarating book, the first nonfiction account of Charles Ponzi, we meet the charismatic rogue who launched the most famous and extraordinary scam in the annals of American finance.It was a time when anything seemed possible--instant wealth, glittering fame, fabulous luxury--and for a run of magical weeks in the spring and summer of 1920, Charles Ponzi made it all come true. Promising to double investors' money in three months, the dapper, charming Ponzi raised the "rob Peter to pay Paul" scam to an art form and raked in millions at his office in downtown Boston. Ponzi's Scheme is the amazing true story of the irresistible scoundrel who launched the most successful scheme of financial alchemy in modern history--and uttered the first roar of the Roaring Twenties.Ponzi may have been a charlatan, but he was also a wonderfully likable man. His intentions were noble, his manners... Views: 17
A serial killer is targeting pretty, wealthy sorority girls and will not stop until he makes one particular woman suffer. Views: 17
Decadent Publishing presents some of the very best of the 1Night Stand series featuring NYT and USA Today Bestselling authors Jennifer Probst, Jen McLaughlin (writing as Diane Alberts) and J.M. Madden, along with 18 other trendsetting authors such as HOLT Medallion winner Desiree Holt. More heat, more heart, more SIZZLE! Catch Me - Jennifer Probst Can a woman with an abused past surrender her heart and body to one night with a stranger? Broken - Jen McLaughlin (writing as Diane Alberts) Is one night enough for Tiffany to convince Matt that she doesn’t see a crippled man when she looks at him…but a war hero instead? Wet Dream - J.M. Madden Ginger Hampton isn't surprised when her Madame Eve date is a no-show, but maybe Chief of Security Cameron Jones can salvage her night, and her heart. Night Mission - Desiree Holt For Navy SEAL Gabe Walker his one night stand with Maggie Fitzpatrick might turn out to be his hottest mission yet. Panties Optional - Stephanie Beck Forever isn’t on Sam or Maggie's minds, but maybe it doesn’t have to be. Caught Offside - Liz Crowe A love of soccer may unite former international star Ramon Castillo and casino catering manager Gillian Winter, but their deep personal wounds won't allow for a real connection until Madame Eve works her magic. Erotic Healing - Becca Dale “Together we will convert your discomfort to pleasure...before the sun rises, you will know exquisite satisfaction." One Night With the Bride - Sara Daniel Can a 1Night Stand reunite Caroline with her first love, Javier, or will he see only her deception, leading one night with the bride to sever their ties forever? Strawberry Kisses - Dominique Eastwick Can two introverts gamble on love and win..with the help of Madame Eve and a bowl of Strawberries anything is possible. Dead or Alive - L.J. Garland She’s a bounty hunter on a mission...but when she captures her man, will she shoot him or kiss him? My Boogie Woogie Bugle Guy - D.L. Jackson Can Frank, an Army trumpet player, win the heart of Grace Daniels and convince her to give love with a soldier a chance, or will he be playing Taps before the date even gets started? In From the Cold - Taryn Kincaid When Geneviève Mortimer encounters a burned-out spy unaware of his true identity—everything the demon-hunting will-o’-the-wisp most despises—can Madame Eve work her special romantic magic on the star-crossed pair? Trading Up - Mahalia Levey A lonely woman and soldier get a bit of help in finding each other. Her Marine - Heather Long The last thing Shannon and Brody expected was a soul deep connection that brings them both wonder, but is the spark of lust enough to bring these two loners in from the cold? To Feel Again - Valerie Mann The story that started it all: Jackson Castillo doesn't have time for dating, Leah doesn't have time to wait. Dom of the Dead - Virginia Nelson Love transcends the grave when Carson submits to the Dom of the Dead. The Virgin and the Playboy - Kate Richards Can love blossom between a man who has too many dates and a woman who hasn't even found time for sex once? Paging Dr. Wolf - Rebecca Royce When a fateful night turns Dr. Dallas Olson into a werewolf, only Cara can help heal his heart and teach him how to howl at the moon. Familiar Desires - Olivia Starke Something deeper lies in Ashley and Justin's magical connection, something Ashley isn't prepared for.... Satin Sheets in Space - Jessica E. Subject Danyka expects to meet her Prince Charming during her 1Night Stand, but how will she react when she's abducted by two sexy aliens? Dragon Temptation - Kali Willows A twin dragon and a maid of honor hook up at an exotic destination wedding for steamy romance and melted chocolate! ReviewReview for Dead or Alive by L.J. Garland~ "...packed with a little bit of everything: action, suspense, intrigue, romance, fantasy and sex...this is a romance to pick up!" from LAS erotic reviews Review for Satin Sheets in Space by Jessica E. Subject ~ "...shakes your world up in unimaginable ways and Jessica Subject is showing that she can both rock her readers' worlds and give them the happily ever after everyone is secretly longing for." from Tracy Riva Reviews Reviews for The Virgin and the Playboy: "I liked this story a lot. It was short, sweet and super spicy!! " Carla Galloway, Book Monster ReviewsReview for In from the Cold by Taryn Kincaid: "...This is one of the most brilliant paranormal series that I've read...Ms. Kincaid wrote this with a tenderness and erotic feeling that no matter what happened later in the book, you knew they were destined to be together." ~ Harlie Williams, Harlie's Books Views: 16
The 1970s. They were the best of times and the worst of times. Wealth inequality was at a record low, yet industrial strife was at a record high. These were the glory years of Doctor Who and glam rock, but the darkest days of the Northern Ireland conflict. Beset by strikes, inflation, power cuts and the rise of the far right, the cosy Britain of the post-war consensus was unravelling – in spectacularly lurid style. Fusing high politics and low culture, Crisis? What Crisis? presents a world in which Enoch Powell, Ted Heath and Tony Benn jostle for space with David Bowie, Hilda Ogden and Margo Leadbetter, and reveals why a country exhausted by decline eventually turned to Margaret Thatcher for salvation. Views: 16
A brilliant new Napoleonic military fiction series from one of the UK’s brightest young historians. The year is 1808, and Hamish Williams is a ‘gentlemen volunteer’ in the 106th regiment of foot, a man serving with the ranks but living with the officers, and uncomfortable in both worlds: looked down on by those with the money or influence to buy their rank, and distrusted by the common soldiers who know he is not one of them. But Williams is determined to prove by deeds alone that he is a man worthy of advancement, and when the 106th embarks for Portugal to begin what will become known as the Peninsula War against Napoleon, he knows his chance of glory is at hand. Soon he is receiving a sharp lesson in the realities of war, as the 106th undergoes a bloody baptism at the hands of the French - and he realises that his single-minded devotion to honour may not, after all, be the quickest route to promotion. Combining the vivid detail of a master historian with the engaging characters and pulsating action of a natural storyteller, TRUE SOLDIER GENTLEMAN is the first volume in what promises to be a classic series. Views: 16
Built on sugar, slaves, and piracy, Jamaica's Port Royal was the jewel in England's quest for empire until a devastating earthquake sank the city beneath the seaA haven for pirates and the center of the New World's frenzied trade in slaves and sugar, Port Royal, Jamaica, was a notorious cutthroat settlement where enormous fortunes were gained for the fledgling English empire. But on June 7, 1692, it all came to a catastrophic end. Drawing on research carried out in Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States, Apocalypse 1692: Empire, Slavery, and the Great Port Royal Earthquake by Ben Hughes opens in a post–Glorious Revolution London where two Jamaica-bound voyages are due to depart. A seventy-strong fleet will escort the Earl of Inchiquin, the newly appointed governor, to his residence at Port Royal, while the Hannah, a slaver belonging to the Royal African Company, will sail south to pick up human cargo in West Africa before setting out across the... Views: 16
The dramatic chronicle of an American journalist caught between President Bashar and U.S. Middle East policy Views: 16
