YA rising stars Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan join forces to break readers' hearts in this contemporary story of star-cross'd lovers. Jess would never have looked twice at Nicu if her friends hadn't left her in the lurch. Nicu is all big eyes and ill-fitting clothes, eager as a puppy, even when they're picking up litter in the park for community service. He's so not her type. Appearances matter to Jess. She's got a lot to hide.Nicu thinks Jess is beautiful. His dad brought Nicu and his mum here for a better life, but now all they talk about is going back home to find Nicu a wife. The last thing Nicu wants is to get married. He wants to get educated, do better, stay here in England. But his dad's fists are the most powerful force in Nicu's life, and in the end, he'll have to do what his dad wants.As Nicu and Jess get closer, their secrets come to the surface like bruises. The only safe place they have is with each other. But they can't be... Views: 63
Alyx is a Prime Warrior of the Dragon Clan, an alien to Earth, fighting a battle that could tip the balance between two separate worlds. Now, his greatest mission isn't the battle or the blood of the enemy. It's the love of one woman's heart. One he's lost once already and vows he will not lose again. Views: 63
One of the most original and daring writers in English letters, Michel Faber shows his incredible mastery of wildly diverse literary forms with this, his long-awaited second collection of stories. Faber’ s characters in these 17 fictions are often dislocated— fragile beings confronting moments of fracture— in worlds that are both real and surreal. From the achingly sad lives of “ The Safehouse” to the moments of exquisite happiness in “ Vanilla-right Like Eminem” to the futuristic savagery of “ The Fahrenheit Twins,” these are fearless stories that crack our humanity wide open. With his brilliant characterization and pitch-perfect prose, Michel Faber has produced a short story collection that will seal his reputation as one of our most arresting and gifted writers. Views: 63
Corporate executive Shayla Kirkland has landed her dream job with one of Chicago's top new firms, Chenault Electronics. Now she's in a perfect position to destroy the company for unjustly ruining her mother's career. But she never expected that handsome CEO Nicholas Chenault would spark a passion that challenges her resolve--and makes her surrender to the most irresistible desire.... Views: 63
RetailThis collection contains the complete text of the three bestselling Delirium novels plus three short novellas about characters in the Delirium world. Lauren Oliver's powerful New York Times bestselling dystopian trilogy presents a world as terrifying as George Orwell's 1984 and a romance as true as Romeo & Juliet.Delirium: In a dystopian world where love is declared the deadliest of all diseases, one's only hope is to be cured. Lena is 95 days away from getting her cure when she does the unthinkable. She falls in love.Pandemonium: The explosive second book of the Delirium trilogy brings us a new Lena: strong, fierce, and defiant. But the chaos of a loveless world will lead her into the fight of her life.Requiem: This exciting finale to Lauren Oliver's New York Times bestselling Delirium trilogy is a riveting blend of nonstop action and forbidden romance in a dystopian United States.The Hana, Annabel, and Raven novellas each center around a fascinating and complex character who adds important information to the series and gives it greater depth. Views: 63
The 100 Series eBook Box Set
A Billionaire Romance Trilogy
FOR 100 DAYS she deceived him. FOR 100 NIGHTS he demanded her complete surrender. Now, after all of the secrets and lies and heartbreak, they'll have to decide if their love is strong enough to try again...FOR 100 REASONS.
Get all three novels in New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian's sizzling, suspenseful billionaire romance 100 Series in this special release 3-in-1 ebook boxed set.
FOR 100 DAYS (Book 1)
Struggling artist Avery Ross is at the end of her rope and out of options when she gets a lucky break to housesit at a posh New York City high-rise. Suddenly she's living a Cinderella dream--complete with a tall, dark, and handsome prince-not-so-charming in the form of the scarred, wickedly seductive alpha billionaire, Dominic Baine, who lives in the penthouse. But Avery's Cinderella fairytale is only temporary. Soon, her time in Nick's world will be up and she'll have to return to real life where her past is full of ugly, dangerous secrets that will threaten everything she and Nick share.
FOR 100 NIGHTS (Book 2)
For a few precious months, Avery Ross lived a glittering, jet-setting sensual fantasy with billionaire Dominic Baine. Her deception revealed, now she owes Nick a debt: for every day she deceived him, a night in his bed. He wants her at his mercy, surrendered to him completely. It's an exquisite punishment--one she never wants to escape. But just as she and Nick begin to forge a bond that goes deeper than even their limitless passion, Avery discovers a terrible truth about her mysterious, commanding lover that shocks her to her core and may separate them forever.
FOR 100 REASONS (Book 3)
Still reeling from the betrayal of her breakup with Nick, Avery Ross has picked up the pieces of her shattered life and become a strong, independent woman and successful artist. But neither money nor fame is enough to fill the void that Nick's absence has left in her heart. When their paths collide again, Nick will do anything to win Avery back. Now the man accustomed to having everything he desires must find a way to redeem himself to the only woman he has ever loved--even if that means confronting the most hideous secrets of his own past.
"...A sexy, sizzling, emotion-filled delight. It completely blew me away!" --J. Kenner (on FOR 100 DAYS)
“The 100 Series is the best kept secret you should be reading. For those of you who are looking for your next Fifty Fix, look no further. I know, I know – you have heard the phrase before! Except this time, it’s the truth and I will bet the penthouse on it.” --Mile High Kink Book Club
"An instant addiction and a COMPLETE escape, with an intriguing storyline and an ending that will leave you gasping for air. This series has quickly become one of my FAVORITES!" --Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads
"Lara Adrian not only dips her toe into this genre with flare, she will take it over . . . I have found my new addiction, this series." --The Sub Club Books
"Adrian simply does billionaires better." --Under the Covers Views: 63
Rebecca, published in 1938, brought its author instant international acclaim, capturing the popular imagination with its haunting atmosphere of suspense and mystery. du Maurier was immediately established as the queen of the psychological thriller. But the more fame this and her other books encouraged, the more reclusive Daphne du Maurier became.Margaret Forster's award-winning biography could hardly be more worthy of its subject. Drawing on private letters and papers, and with the unflinching co-operation of Daphne du Maurier's family, Margaret Forster explores the secret drama of her life - the stifling relationship with her father, actor-manager Gerald du Maurier; her troubled marriage to war hero and royal aide, 'Boy' Browning; her wartime love affair; her passion for Cornwall and her deep friendships with the last of her father's actress loves, Gertrude Lawrence, and with an aristocratic American woman.Most significant of all, Margaret... Views: 63
"Lush and glamorous descriptions of a closet mistress and her single adventures in the city. As a NYC celebrity stylist, I could not wait to turn the pages." —Amanda Sanders, Celebrity Stylist at New York Image ConsultantFixing your wardrobe is a dream job. Fixing your life is a work of art.Sage Parker has the perfect occupation for a Manhattanite—she helps the rich and powerful keep their wardrobes current and suitable for every need. Her sense of fashion is impeccable, her connections are unsurpassed, and her eye misses not a single well-made stitch.So when she discovers a love note left in the back of a cab, Sage admires the card stock and the ink, but also the heartfelt words. She sets out on a mission to find out who the love note was intended for—and who wrote it.What Sage discovers will broaden her horizons and change her life, introducing her to an extraordinary woman who is revamping her entire world midway through life . . . Views: 63
