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A Case of Kiss and TellBillionaire bachelor Conner Macafee knows just what he’s worth, and he’s ready to make a deal. Nosy reporter Nichole Reynolds wants him–owner of New York's high-end matchmaking service–to spill his guts for her story? He’ll tell all–when she’s in his bed.Nichole needs this scoop. But Conner is so arrogant, so cocky…and oh-so-sexy. Surely she can handle a month in the hot bachelor's arms in a cool penthouse suite–for her career. But one kiss from Conner and Nichole knows she's made a huge mistake. Now she wants both the story and the man.A Scandal So SweetZach Torr’s life changed the moment he saw Summer Wallace—and he’s never forgotten the mockery she’d once made of their young love. The wealthy mogul has been waiting for the perfect opportunity to make his former lover pay for her long-ago betrayal. So when she’s swept into scandal, he seizes his chance. His deal is simple: Summer will be his for every weekend…until he says it’s over. His rules do not allow for emotional entangleme…

Любите про маньяков – вам сюда. Ну и герои собрались в этой книге: просто паноптикум живых мертвецов. Иногда они маскируются, и их не отличить от людей, живущих между нами. Тогда они особенно опасны. Причём дамы-«зомби» не отстают от сильного пола. Кого-то обязывает к жутковатым поступкам профессия: похоронный фотограф. А кто-то просто слишком нежно любит свою маленькую дочку и ради неё готов на всё.

Lured by the Rich Rancher by Katie DeNoskyChance Lassiter enjoys running of his ranch, but when public relations guru Felicity Sinclair appears – convincing Chance he has the charm to restore the Lassisters’ tarnished image – their relationship becomes much more than a working one…Taming the Takeover Tycoon by Robyn GradyBecca Lassiter needs to convince ruthless business magnate Jack Reed that his hostile takeover of Lassister Media is costing others their livelihood. Jack sees her innocence as a way to woo her, but neither see the consequences coming…Reunited with the Lassiter Bride by Barbara DunlopAngelica Lassister has taken her place as CEO of her father’s company, but she lost her fiancé in the fight. Having to fake their engagement a little longer for a wedding, Evan McCain still feels the chemistry but will he ever trust Angelica again?

Can they finally have the family they’ve always wanted?Nine Months to Change His Life by Marion LennoxWhen Ben Logan gets washed up on a deserted island with petite Mary Hammond, they turn to one another for comfort. Three months later, back home safely, Mary arrives with news that could change their lives forever…From Neighbours…to Newlyweds by Brenda HarlenOrthopaedic surgeon Matt Garrett wants a family – with the right woman – and when Georgia Reed moves in next door, with her children, he knows he’s found the package deal. The only problem? He has to convince Georgia that they’re meant to be!The Bonus Mum by Jennifer GreeneWidower Whit Cochran has taken his twin daughters to a beautiful cabin in the mountains, here he meets runaway bride Rosemary MacKinnon and sparks begin to fly during the cold winter nights. Both of them have pasts they need to overcome, but will they a future together?

Эта книга является свободной, художественной альтернативой Библии. Естественно, не следует сравнивать эти книги. Религия Naturalius dogmaticum не является ни официальной религией, ни сектой, ни чем-либо подобным. Это литературное произведение, выражающее собой общечеловеческие принципы всеобщего блага вперемешку с авторским вымыслом и субъективной точкой зрения.

Пташки – это девять тёплых историй о людях, их любви и мечтах. Дети и взрослые. Странные и потерянные. Они живут в самом обычном городе, ходят по тем же дорожкам, что и ты, встречают такие же препятствия и делают выбор, от которого зависит будущее. В поисках счастья они совершают отчаянные поступки, переживают подростковые бунты, влюбляются, женятся и разводятся, узнают о важности семейных уз и находят поддержку там, где совсем её не ожидают. Жизнь сталкивает их со страхами и печалями, воодушевляет и заставляет разочароваться во всём. Но на сложном своём пути они находят что-то более ценное, потому что пташки – это люди, устремлённые ввысь. И они так просто не сдаются. Может быть, их истории смогут вдохновить и тебя?

Delve into these three stories of sinfully seductive encounters…A Secret Until Now by Kim LawrenceSeeing Angel brings all sorts of memories flooding back to Alex – memories that stir up a forgotten hunger. Alex sees no reason why they can’t indulge in one more blazing night together, but Angel has a secret that will turn their lives upside down…A Sinful Seduction by Elizabeth LaneEast Africa is the last place philanthropist Cal Jeffords expected to find glamorous Megan Rafferty, his best friend’s widow. Now that he’s tracked her down, working as a volunteer nurse for his own foundation, he’ll stop at nothing to get answers—including getting her into bed. When he finds out what happened to the millions she embezzled from the charity, he’ll make her pay.Megan does have something she’s hiding, but it’s not what Cal thinks. Ultimately, the truth will make it impossible for him to see their African adventure as a simple seduction—and to let her go.Secrets of a Shy Socialite by Wendy S. MarcusJena was always th…

A royal to keep her safe…In the desert, Sheikh Kavian’s word is law. So the defiance of his promised queen Amaya, who flees after their betrothal ceremony, is intolerable! Kavian’s already tasted her sweetness, perhaps his reluctant bride-to-be needs reminding of the pleasure he can give…*Prince Istvan of Valtria expected to inherit his crown, not lead a death-defying chase to retrieve it. Until museum curator Lauryn Steler storms into his life, sets off sparks, and just as quickly vanishes—along with Valtria’s crown jewels!*A princess and a billionaire are expecting twins! Gervais Reynaud has no time for romance. But he can’t say no to a tryst with Erika Mitras. True, she’s a princess, Erika wants nothing from Gervais. Yet the tempting tycoon just may charm her into a future she desires all too much.

The Cinderella ActNothing appeals to maid Annie Sullivan’s sense of romance like hunting for a missing heirloom. She can’t get enough of the stories surrounding Sinclair Drummond’s ancestors. But as they search his mansion together, she finds she also can’t get enough of her boss!Princess in the MakingPretty single mother Vanessa Reynolds may believe she’s going to marry his father, but Prince Marcus Theodorou will do everything in his power to prevent a royal marriage – unless he’s the groom!Temporarily His PrincessWhen his king says Prince Vincenzo D’Agostino must marry, the confirmed bachelor knows only one woman will do: Glory Monaghan, the lover who once betrayed him. By forcing her hand, he’ll appease his ruler – and win the woman he can’t forget."

Living the Charade by Michelle CondorMiller Jacobs knows that professional success doesn’t always come easy. When she needs a fake boyfriend for a weekend away with her boss, Valentino Ventura comes to her rescue—but there’s no controlling this maverick of the motor racing world!Her Shameful Secret by Susanna CarrIsabella Williams would know recognise that proud swagger anywhere. After months of hiding, Antonio Rossi has found her! The cravings come flooding back, and with them the taste of regret…for her mistake means she'll never kiss his lips again.Island of Secrets by Robyn DonaldThe only way Luc MacAllister can claim his inheritance is to spend six months on a Pacific island with his stepfather’s alleged mistress. Luc knows he should keep Joanna Forman at arm’s length, but resisting the green-eyed beauty soon becomes impossible…

Red-Hot Honeymoons…On SafariFinn Banning has bagged the honeymoon trip of a lifetime. The trouble is he’s now desperately in need of a wife! Callie Hollis needs to get out of the country so accepting Finn’s arrangement is perfect! But after one passionate kiss Callie’s struggling to remember what’s fake and what’s real.In DubaiThe biggest business deal of his life looms – and to win it he needs a wife! Jordan Blackstone needs Chloe Montgomery – she’s as anti-commitment as him. But when passion between them flares out of control their exotic honeymoon starts to feel a little too real!In BermudaHijack another couple's honeymoon? Dakota Shea can't believe she's done just that – and with someone like Tony San Angelo. So, who could have guessed that the surf, the sunsets and those incredible steamy nights would tempt her to make it all legal?

Regency.The Pirate's Kiss by Nicola Cornick Famous and feared pirate Daniel de Lancey is master and commander of the Defiance. Only one woman makes him want to swap danger for desire, sea for seduction… And with one Christmas kiss, he will make Lucinda his bride!A Smuggler's Tale by Margaret McPheeMasquerading as a smuggler, society's handsome bad boy, Lord Jack Holberton, finds himself protecting young Miss Linden's honor, despite his reputation. But will this rake keep his twelfth-night promise and return to claim her as his own?The Sailor's Bride by Miranda JarrettWar-ravaged Lieutenant Lord James Richardson is about to put in to Naples after a victorious sea battle that has made him a hero but has left its mark on his soul. Young and innocent, Abigail Layton is just the woman to heal his hardened heart…

Published to coincide the with 50th anniversary of the Israel occupation of the West Bank, an anthology that explores the human cost of the conflict there as witnessed by such notable writers as Colum McCann, Colm Toibin, Dave Eggers, Madeleine Thien, Eimear McBride, Taiye Selasi and editors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman.June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Israel occupation of the West Bank. The violence on both sides of the conflict has been horrific, the casualties catastrophic. Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman, two of today's most renowned novelists and essayists, have joined forces with the Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence—an organization comprised of former Israeli soldiers who served in the occupied territories and saw firsthand the injustice there—and a host of illustrious writers to tell the stories of the people on the ground in the contested territories.KINGDOM OF OLIVES AND ASH includes contributions from some of our most esteemed storytellers, including essays from editors Chabon …

Вы бы смогли сделать такую красивую фотографию после событий, описанных в этой книге? Какова цена отличия от других людей? Что на самом деле переживают люди, которым, как кажется со стороны, всё даётся легко, и какую цену приходится платить за успех? Плохие и хорошие стороны жизни обычной девушки, которая никогда не прогибается под других людей, вы найдёте в этой книге. Психологическое насилие и алкоголизм не чужды моему опыту. Я ощутила на себе все «прелести» чужой зависти. Здесь реальные истории с моих 15 до 27 лет. Гедонизм был смыслом жизни Уайльда, Есенина и моей? Отнюдь! Это осознанное или же нет, лукавство. Вся жизнь художников строится вокруг, для и ради искусства. Оправдание ли? Никто не осуждает людей, которые делают тоже самое для своих детей. Нужно великое терпение, чтобы оставить после своей смерти что-то стоящее. Моя жизнь – это произведение искусства, соответственно мои афоризмы – это цитаты из неё. Это то стоящее, что останется после меня. Содержит нецензурную брань.

New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey In an isolated land where the lure of the «Moontide» leads to shipwrecks, a woman is torn between obeying her father or her king.When she chooses to follow a Fool, she discovers magic she'd never expected… at a price that might be too high…. World Fantasy award winner Tanith Lee Struggling under the curse of a dead comrade, Clirando, a warrior priestess unready to face the powers trapped within her, must face «The Heart of the Moon» to reveal what has been hidden….C.E. Murphy In «Banshee Cries,» ritual murders under a full moon lead Jo Walker to confront a Harbinger of Death. Maybe this «gift» she has is one she shouldn't ignore– because the next life she has to save might be her own!

The Couple Behind the HeadlinesSociety it-girl Imogen Christie is still smarting from her ex’s betrayal when she meets financial hotshot Jack Taylor at an art exhibition. In no time, the paparazzi are after them…and Imogen has nowhere to hide except in Jack’s very sexy arms! Redemption of a Hollywood StarletThe tabloids couldn’t get enough of A-List couple Finn Marshall and Caitlyn Reese – the hotshot producer and Hollywood wild-child. Until Caitlyn suddenly fled Tinseltown! Now Cait is back and Finn thinks it’s time for an epic remake… The Price of FameAfter the worst day of her life, reclusive heiress Charlotte Dumont is fed up of being tailed by the press pack! So when handsome Nic Russo offers his hotel room to hide out in, Charlotte decides to forgo the consequences – and indulge her wild side…

Корней Иванович Чуковский – великий отечественный писатель, поэт, публицист, литературный критик, переводчик, литературовед и журналист. Почетный доктор литературы Оксфордского университета (1962). Самый издаваемый в Советском Союзе и России автор детской литературы, стихи, сказки и переводы которого стали классикой. Корней Чуковский также широко известен своими критическими и литературоведческими трудами и переводами. Книга «Живой как жизнь» – это одно из значительных произведений русской литературы XX века, представляющее собой сборник статей, посвященных проблемам современного русского языка. В ней автор рассматривает различные аспекты нашего языка: орфографию, грамматику, лексику, стилистику и другие литературные нормы; анализирует ошибки, которые часто встречаются в речи; и предлагает свои варианты исправления этих ошибок. Одна из главных идей книги—необходимость сохранения чистоты русского языка и его традиций. Корней Чуковский критикует использование иностранных слов и выражений в русском языке, сч…

A Valentine KissA Marriage Worth SavingOnce, Mila Thomas had love, marriage and the promise of the family she'd always longed for, until tragedy struck. Now, with the ink still drying on her divorce papers, no matter how painful it is, it's time to move on…Tempted By Her Tycoon BossThis year, horticulturist Cecilia Tomson is hosting Sydney's most glamorous masked ball. Usually unflappable, she's struggling to concentrate—her boss, Linc MacKay, who rejected her years ago, has picked the worst moment to visit. And he's as gorgeous as ever!The Unforgettable Spanish TycoonOnce Elena Jones shared an intense entanglement with striking Spaniard Caleb Araya, ending with both their hearts in tatters. Now she's a successful entrepreneur, and when he rejects her new business proposition it's clear Caleb hasn't forgotten…

The Cattleman’s Ready-Made FamilyTess Laing moved to Bellaroo Creek with her orphaned niece and nephew for a fresh start.Unlucky in love, she is surprised when meeting tall, dark and deliciously handsome Cameron Manning starts a flutter in her heart… But can Cam accept this ready-made family and find a happy-ever-after or will Tess be disappointed in love again?Miracle in Bellaroo CreekWhoever said a broken heart was the end of the world never met Milla Brady! In desperate need of a distraction, she sets her sights on reviving her parents’ bakery. But, when a tall, handsome blast from the past turns up, Milla’s calm feathers are distinctly ruffled! Especially when she finds out what Ed Cavanaugh is keeping secret…Patchwork Family in the OutbackSince his wife abandoned him and their children, Harrison Black has learnt the art of keeping his distance, but the beautiful new teacher Poppy Carter doesn’t seem to understand boundaries! When a storm traps them together, Harrison discovers that Poppy is not only …

George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois have put together a towering anthology of specially-commissioned stories from the most stellar names in the genre, set in a number of readers' favourite fantasy worlds.George R.R. Martin is the bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones.The collection will also feature a new and unpublished 100pp novella by George R.R. Martin set in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire – now the award-winning HBO show, Game of Thrones.The novella, entitled 'The Princess and the Queen', will reveal the origins of the Targaryen Civil War, otherwise known as 'The Dance of the Dragons', a war that split a then-fledgling Westeros in two, pitting Targaryen against Targaryen and dragon against dragon.The Dangerous Women anthology also contains contributions from the following worldwide bestselling authors:• “Some Desperado” by Joe Abercrombie – A Red Country story• “Nora’s Song” by Cecelia Holland• “Bombshells” by Jim Butcher – A Harry D…

Vows Made in Secret by Louise Fuller A new job brings Prudence Elliot face-to-face with the irresistible and enigmatic Laszlo de Zsadany. Will their fiery reconciliation burn or blaze out of control?Vows of Revenge by Dani CollinsMelodie Parnell has always wanted to experience insatiable passion and Roman Killian more than satisfies her needs in bed. But soon it becomes clear that Roman has other plans in mind…After Their Vows by Michelle ReidAngie de Calvhos has endured a mortifying public separation. Now, divorce papers in hand, Angie has forgotten the magnetic pull that her husband Roque possesses. Broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage…

No Going BackMajor Chase Rawlins is one of the toughest military men around – so playing tour guide to publicist Kate Fitzgerald is the last thing he wants to do. Even if Kate does make his blood run hotter than the Afghani desert…No Holds BarredReturning to Castle MacPherson was definitely not FBI profiler Duncan Sutherland’s choice. But when Piper MacPherson is targeted by a serial killer, Duncan knows the only place she’ll be safe is in his arms…No One Needs to KnowThe moment Tucker Brennan sees Annie Sheridan’s photo on a website, he’s sure she’s the woman who betrayed his brother. If he turns her in, he can finally clear his brother’s name – but only if he can give Annie up…

Playing for KeepsIn high school, Malcolm Douglas was a bad boy who stole the heart of small-town girl Celia Patel–as well as her virginity. But life pulled them apart…and just as well, for he'd already broken her heart.Now Malcolm is a world-famous billionaire dedicated to atoning for his sins. When he swoops back into Celia's life, he tells himself he only wants to protect her from recent threats. But the desire between them leaves them as breathless as teenagers. Will Celia ever forgive him? Maybe. If he can make today's pleasure erase yesterday's pain.To Tame a CowboyRoyal, Texas, is the perfect place for rodeo star Ryan Grant to slow down and finally show Piper Kindred she's the woman for him. When an accident sends Piper rushing to take care of him, her sexy bedside manner suggests to Ryan that seducing his best friend will be easier than he'd expected.But Piper knows the lure of the rodeo circuit—and the risk of a broken heart, when Ryan realises he's not ready to hang up his saddle for good. She ca…

Some rules are made to be broken…Nurse Marnie Johnson is too smart to fall for the hospitals inadvertent Romeo! Agreeing to move in, temporarily, to plug his childcare gap is a strictly practical arrangement. Surely she knows him well enough to keep a clear head and a closed bedroom door…?*The emptiness of the Outback couldn’t be more different to London, yet isolation and solitude is just what heartbroken Emma Matheson needs from her Australian escape. But flying medic Harry Connor could be the smouldering surprise she hadn’t bargained on.*Housekeeper's daughter, Mia Gardiner, knew her feelings for multi-millionaire Carlos O'Connor were foolish. Until the day she caught the ruthless playboy’s eye. Now, she is older and wiser Mia, but has never forgotten his touch. Then, like a whirlwind, Carlos returns…

Midnight, January 1: time for a big change. Time to make a New Year's resolution to find romance–or else!Say Yes by Christie RidgwayCautious florist Ashley Walker is excited to embark on her «Year of Yes» no matter what happens. But accepting a surprise job offer leads to an awkward discovery: she's hot for her millionaire boss, Chase Bradley!No More Bad Girls by Leslie KellyScorched by a string of nightmare ex-girlfriends, Lex Rollins resolves to date only nice women…then is lured by siren Lia before midnight! But Lia is really Amelia, a good girl playing naughty for a night. Can a blind date as their real selves uncover their true desires?Just a Fling by Tanya MichaelsShy, insecure Erin Cross makes two bold resolutions: (A) get on a plane, and (B) have a fling. In pursuit of Option A, she's mistaken for a key witness in a mob trial and whisked away by a sexy FBI agent! Which just leaves Option B…

When the clock strikes twelve…After MidnightAt the stroke of midnight, Lindsey Collins will finally kiss Carter Shaw. She’s ready to put her good-girl ways behind her and kick off the New Year with a little fun…and the sexy snowboarder is the perfect distraction! Can these two find bliss on one passionate night?The Prince She Never ForgotYears ago, Ruby Wetherspoon shared an unforgettable New Year’s kiss with enigmatic stranger, Alex. Now Ruby is stunned when her Alex, apparently Crown Prince Alexander, asks for her help. Duty to his country has kept Alex away, but now he has a plan to make their dreams come true…Amnesiac Ex, Unforgettable Vows The last woman Samuel Bishop expected to have in his arms was his ex-wife. Left with amnesia, Laura had no memory of their bitter divorce – in her head she and the tycoon were still newlyweds. Samuel wanted to reclaim their wedded bliss, but would Laura’s memory return?

Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback.George R.R. Martin is the bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO’s hit series GAME OF THRONES.This second volume features an original short story by Megan Lindholm (who also writes as Robin Hobb). In the bittersweet ‘Neighbors’ Sarah, a rather strange widow, lives isolated and alone, surrounded by young families. But is the old lady afflicted by dementia – or by something far more odd?Other contributors to this volume of stories of formidable women include worldwide bestselling authors Diana Gabaldon, with an Outlander story, Sharon Kay Penman and Lev Grossman.DANGEROUS WOMEN 2Gardner Dozois’s introductionMegan Lindholm, ‘Neighbors’Lev Grossman, ‘The Girl in the Mirror’Sharon Kay Penman, ‘A Queen in Exile’S. M. Stirling, ‘Pronouncing Doom’Caroline Spector, ‘Lies My Mother Told Me’Sam Sykes, ‘Name…

These mother’s are about to get something they never expected – a chance at true love! A Father for Her Triplets by Susan MeierMissy Johnson is single-handedly raising her triplets and running a wedding cake business – until Wyatt McKenzie returns to town. As she watches the gorgeous bachelor play with her lively brood Missy’s beginning to think that five is the perfect number!First Comes Baby… by Michelle DouglasBest friends since childhood, Ben and Meg have always kept their relationship platonic – except for one unforgettable kiss. So when Meg decides to become a mother, Ben is happy to help but can he convince Meg that he’s more than a friend and ready to settle down?A Child to Heal their Hearts by Dianne DrakeChildrens doctor Reid Adams has found a new sense of purpose after adopting twin girls, although it cost him his fiancé. Now prickly Keera Murphy arrives with an orphaned sickly child and they turn Reid’s life upside down, but he knows they’re meant to be together…as a family!

One deal has sparked more passion than they ever expected…Secrets of a Ruthless Tycoon by Cathy WilliamsRuthless tycoon Leo Spencer has it all – but there’s one thing his luxurious lifestyle can’t give him: the truth about his past. His search for answers leads him to the undeniably innocent Brianna Sullivan and she soon proves to be a distraction he never anticipated…The Most Expensive Lie of All by Michelle ConderCruz Rodriguez’s killer instincts has made him a man to fear in the boardroom, and a phenomenally wealthy bachelor! There’s one woman though that he’s never forgotten – Aspen Carmichael. Offering her a deal she can’t refuse, Cruz is determined to claim what is his…The Magnate’s Manifesto by Jennifer HaywardVisionary, rebel and devilishly sexy Jared Stone is currently public enemy number one and Bailey St James is the only woman who can save him. With a major deal on the line and tensions rising will Jared and Bailey move from spreadsheets to bed sheets?

Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback.George R.R. Martin is the bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO’s hit series GAME OF THRONES.This third volume features an original short story by Joe Abercrombie. 'Some Desperado' centres on Shy South, the protagonist of Abercrombie’s novel RED COUNTRY. Having robbed a bank, Shy is carrying 2,000 silver pieces, and she's on the run when her horse catches an arrow. Marooned in a dusty ghost town, she faces up to a trio of murderous, flea-bitten criminals…This volume of stories about hard-living bad girls, killers and superheroes also includes contributions from worldwide bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Melinda Snodgrass and Pat Cadigan.DANGEROUS WOMEN 3Gardner Dozois’s introductionJoe Abercrombie, ‘Some Desperado’Diana Rowland, ‘City Lazarus’Sherlynn Kenyon, ‘Hell Hath No Fury’Melinda Snodgrass…

A Delicious DeceptionRayne Hardwicke has an old score to settle. Arrogant playboy Kingsley Clayborne built a billion-dollar business at the expense of her father’s career, and she wants justice… but a part of her also wants more!The Girl He’d OverlookedBeautiful girls have always been a part of James Rocchi’s life – so he’d never really noticed Jennifer, the plain girl next door… But when a season in Paris transforms her into a stylish woman with tempting curves, James is determined to make up for lost time!Stepping Out of the ShadowsMarisa Somerville may have a different name, but Rafe Peveril would know those siren green eyes and lush lips anywhere. So why does she keep insisting they’ve never met? She might deny knowing him but she can’t deny how she responds to his touch…

They’ll learn to love again with a new addition to the family!Once Pregnant, Twice Shy by Red GarnierTied together by tragedy, business tycoon Garrett Gage has always vowed to protect Kate Devaney – at all costs. When Garrett takes Kate into his arms – and his bed – they never thought this would lead to a baby. And Garrett has a secret that could change everything…A Baby for the Doctor by Jacqueline DiamondA drop-dead-gorgeous doctor like Jack Ryder is used to women vying for his attention. Too bad the only woman he wants is avoiding him. Jack longs for a family – and, after his New Year’s Eve fling with Anya Meeks, he’ll do anything to persuade her to keep their baby!Her Secret, His Baby by Tanya MichaelsLife’s been full of surprises lately for rancher Garrett Frost – and not in a good way. Deciding to take time away to deal with family secrets, he walks straight into Arden Cade – the one night stand who’s carrying his baby! Can Garrett forget his past and look forward to their future?

Shocking, compelling and unputdownable – 3 psychological thrillers that will leave you sleeping with the light on…THE SISTERSOne lied. One died.After a tragic accident, still haunted by her twin sister’s death, Abi is making a fresh start in Bath. But when she meets siblings Bea and Ben, she is quickly drawn into their privileged and unsettling circle.When one sister lies, she must protect her secret at all costs.As Abi tries to keep up with the demands of her fickle friends, strange things start to happen – precious letters go missing and threatening messages are left in her room. Is this the work of the beautiful and capricious Bea? Or is Abi willing to go to any lengths to get attention?When the truth outs, will either sister survive?MOTHER, MOTHERMeet the Hurst Family.Meet Violet Hurst -16 years old, beautiful and brilliant. So why is she being accused of being a danger to herself and others?Meet her brother Will Hurst – the smartest and sweetest twelve-year old boy around. But does he really need all…

Royal Heirs Required by Cat SchieldPrince Gabriel Alessandro's top priority is continuing the family line, and he's found the perfect bride-to-be in Lady Olivia Darcy. But then Gabriel learns he’s already a father…Lone Star Baby Bombshell by Lauren CananKelly was fooled once – it wasn't until her fling left that she discovered he was Hollywood heartthrob Jace Compton. Now he's back, and she won't be fooled twice…Newborn on Her Doorstep by Ellie DarkinsLily Baker has dreamed of a family of her own for so long…but she never expected a newborn baby and the Nic Johnson to arrive on her doorstep the very same day!

Marco’s TemptationFor commitment-phobe surgeon Marco D’Arvello, a temporary placement at Sydney Harbour Hospital is perfect for his love of short-lived flings. But meeting guarded single mum Emily Cooper makes him question handing back his scrubs so soon…Ava’s Re-AwakeningTreating her client’s problems is what relationship guru Ava Carmichael does best, but she wasn’t able to save her own marriage. So when her husband James returns, Ava realises it’s time to apply the advice she so passionately teaches…to herself!Evie’s BombshellEvie Lockheart knew it was over. And the only way she could ever say goodbye to Dr Finn Kennedy was by allowing herself one last night. But then a bombshell rocks Evie to her very core – now she must tell Finn that this time…she can’t let him walk away.

Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback. George R.R. Martin is the bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO’s hit series GAME OF THRONES. This third volume features an original short story by Joe Abercrombie. 'Some Desperado' centres on Shy South, the protagonist of Abercrombie’s novel RED COUNTRY. Having robbed a bank, Shy is carrying 2,000 silver pieces, and she's on the run when her horse catches an arrow. Marooned in a dusty ghost town, she faces up to a trio of murderous, flea-bitten criminals… This volume of stories about hard-living bad girls, killers and superheroes also includes contributions from worldwide bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Melinda Snodgrass and Pat Cadigan. DANGEROUS WOMEN 3Gardner Dozois’s introductionJoe Abercrombie, ‘Some Desperado’Diana Rowland, ‘City Lazarus’Sherlynn Kenyon, ‘Hell Hath No Fury’Melinda Snod…

SPECIAL ROYAL WEDDING EDITIONTo celebrate the royal wedding, we’ve specially selected three glamorous, passionate stories!Designer Lisa Bailey knows she doesn’t belong in Prince Luciano’s world. Yet when one stolen encounter leaves her unexpectedly pregnant, Luc is determined to claim his queen!Prince Draco Valenti wears his icy exterior like a suit of armour…. until he meets lawyer Anna Orsini. While they’re at odds in business, in the bedroom Draco’s desire for Anna melts his defences.Matchmaker Jessica Carter arranges marriages that work. And that’s exactly why Prince Stavros Drakos has hired her. Yet no other woman ignites as intense a passion in him as Jessica does…It’s time for these rebel princes to meet their match!

This little surprise may just bring them together… forever!Branded with His Baby by Stella BagwellAfter her recent heartbreak, all Maura Donovan decides to nurse an elderly rancher, but then she met his grandson… Quint Cantrell was gorgeous, an impossible man to resist. But he was younger than her – and now she was having his baby…The Baby Bump by Jennifer GreeneGinger Gautier does not need anything, especially not sexy doctor Ike Mackinnon. Ike had been enjoying his peaceful life – until Ginger changed everything. Trouble is, the feisty redhead refuses to listen to her heart. But Ike’s is telling him that they belong together!An Accidental Family by Ami WeaverFirefighter Ben Lawless is tormented by memories of the friend he couldn’t save, and pretty, pregnant Lainey Keeler is a distraction. As Lainey’s tempts him out of the darkness, he wonders whether he could have the family he’s always wanted…

A new hope for love…Billionaire Dominic Hunt’s party is a chance for hard-working party planner Andie Newman to make her name. She’s intent on convincing gorgeous Dominic that decking the halls will transform his brooding reputation, but he has an alternative idea— a convenient proposal!When Alice McMillan arrives at a French chateau, searching for long-lost family, she doesn’t expect to be confronted by deliciously brooding Julien Dubois. New dad and celebrity chef Julien is completely out of his depth. Could Alice be the answer to his prayers?When millionaire Zac hears of his sister’s death, he knows it’s time to abandon his party lifestyle and protect his baby niece. Travelling to snowy London there’s no-one he’d rather have at his side than his PA, Chloe – beautiful, kind…and utterly off-limits.

Have Baby, Need Billionaire by Maureen ChildSimon Bradley has certainly never met – or gone to bed with – Tula Barrons. He knows he’d remember that! Still he lets Tula and the child she claims is his stay with him. Will having Tula near tempt Simon to take his revenge?The Boss’s Baby Affair by Tessa RadleyNanny Candace Morrison knew billionaire Nick Valentine had been deceived and she would stop at nothing to prove her shocking claims about the little Valentine heiress. Would it make them a family of three…or tear them apart?The Pregnancy Contract by Yvonne LindsayWade Collins longs for revenge on the spoiled rich girl who left him. So, he blackmails her back into his bed; if she bears his child, he’ll forgive her debt. The proposal is unthinkable…yet not unappealing.

Soldier, Hero…Husband? by Cara ColterFormer soldier Connor Benson can’t forget his time on the frontline, whilst widower Isabella Rossi has been sleepwalking through life. Will they fight for the love they deserve?His Lost-and-Found Bride by Scarlet WilsonLogan Cascini is on the edge when his ex, Lucia Moretti, comes back into his life. Will they be able to rediscover the joy they shared together twelve years ago?The Best Man & The Wedding Planner by Teresa CarpenterWedding planner Lindsay Reeves is less than impressed by best man Zach Sullivan, but when preparations reach crisis point, Lindsay is forced to ask the playboy for help!

Can these Fortune’s ever be tamed?A House Full of Fortunes! By Judy DuarteToby Fortune Jones has been a single dad for long enough, now it’s time to get back in the dating pool…and he has his eye on Angie Edwards, the Queen of First Dates. Toby knows he can win Angie, if she’ll let him…Falling for Fortune by Nancy Robards ThompsonChristopher Fortune Jones has made a new life for himself; now, he’s rich, powerful and successful. Kinsley Aaron knows she should stay away from her sexy new boss but she’s intrigued by this man with no past and she’s determined to uncover his secrets!Fortune’s Prince by Allison LeighAmelia Fortune Chesterfield arrived in town eager to uncover her past, but will she find her future? Rugged cowboy Quinn Drummond charms the new Fortune into his bed, adamant that they’ll spend more than one night together. But if she flees, how can Quinn win her heart?

Abducted from Africa, sold in America.“A deeply affecting record of an extraordinary life”– Daily TelegraphA major literary event: a newly published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God, with a foreword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker.This account illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of one of the last-known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade.In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston went to Plateau, Alabama, just outside Mobile, to interview eighty-six-year-old Cudjo Lewis, who was abducted from Africa on the last «Black Cargo» ship to arrive in the United States. Of the millions of men, women, and children transported from Africa to America as slaves, Cudjo was then the only person alive to tell the story of this integral part of the nation’s history. Hurston was there to record Cudjo’s firsthand account of the raid that led to his capture and bondage fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was outlawed in the United Sta…

Fiancée For One NightWhen Leo Zamos persuades his virtual PA, Eve Carmichael, to act as his fake fiancée at a business dinner, he expects her to be as neat and professional as her work. Instead, he discovers that Eve is every bit as tempting as her namesake…Just One Last NightDiscovering his estranged wife Melanie is pregnant pushes Forde Masterton to his limits. He will reclaim his wife and child, even if it means playing dirty…with a seduction so powerful she will never want to leave his arms again!The Night That Started It AllShari Lacey has never been the kind of girl to have a one-night stand…until she meets sexy Frenchman Luc Valentin. But one night in Luc’s arms changes her life completely – in more ways than one!

A sizzling regal seduction!Wild and untamed, Tarek al-Khalij was never meant to rule Tahar. More familiar with a sword than a crown, he must now heal the suffering his brother’s rule inflicted. To do it, he needs his most precious weapon yet a royal bride! Elegant and poised could Queen Olivia be just what he needs…*Sterling McRae knows that powerful Sheikh Rihad al Bakri wants to claim the unborn heir to his desert kingdom. Her baby belongs to his brother, her best friend. But now her baby’s father is gone Sterling starts to see a side of Rihad no one else does…*To ensure his sister’s successful marriage, Kasim, Crown Prince of Zhamair, must stop Angelique Sauveterre’s alleged affair with his future brother-in-law. But when Angelique denies any involvement, Kasim can’t resist the chance to make the feisty beauty his!

His Final BargainEliza Lincoln is stunned to find Leo Valente at her door; four years ago his passionate embrace was a brief taste of freedom from her suffocating engagement. Until Leo discovered her secret.Yet he hasn't come to rekindle their affair. He has a proposition he knows Eliza can’t refuse; she’s the only person who can help his small motherless daughter.Torn, Eliza can’t ignore a vulnerable child, but the last time she was near Leo her desire nearly consumed her. Is she willing to take that risk again now that the stakes are even higher?The Rings That BindThe day Rosa agreed to wear Nicolai Baranski’s ring she wasn’t so foolish as to expect love.Yet nothing could have prepared her for the aching loneliness of her husband’s constant indifference – an indifference that proved too much to bear.Nico is furious – no one turns their back on a Baranski. Rosa has some nerve if she thinks he would just let her walk away. He’ll use every sensual trick at his disposal to bring her back, begging for more. …

The life story of Belgararth the Sorcerer: his own account of the great struggle that went before the Belgariad and the Malloreon, when gods stills walked the land. And the last and most amazing volume in the legendary Belgariad series: the story of the queen of truth, love, rage and destiny, Polgara the Sorceress.Here is the full epic story of Belgarath, the great sorcerer learned in the Will and the Word on whom the fate of the world depends. Only Belgarath can tell of those near-forgotten times when Gods still walked the land: he is the Ancient One, the Old Wolf, his God Aldur's first and most-favoured disciple. Using powers learned over the centuries Belgarath himself records the story of conflict between two mortally opposed Destinies that split the world asunder.In the story of Polgara, a beautiful woman whose constancy and inner power have been the foundation of all the luck and love that have saved the world, the full truth of The Belgariad is revealed.Hugely entertaining works of great daring, wi…

Marry Me under the MistletoeAfter single dad Rick Jenner and his little daughter stumble upon Andrea Fleming's toy shop one snowy evening, he can't get Andrea's beautiful eyes out of his head. But with Christmas coming up, he can't afford any distractions.Andrea is no stranger to heartache, and Rick has it written all over his face. Her head tells her to stay away, but nevertheless she is irresistibly drawn to this twosome in need of a miracle.With a few festive sparks, a little girl's yuletide delight and a toe-curling kiss under the mistletoe…this Christmas, anything could happen!A Little Bit of Holiday MagicAll widow Grace Wilcox wants is a fresh start for her and her young son, Liam. When her truck spins off the icy road, her rescuer turns out to be the hottest fire fighter in Hood Hamlet, and even wary Grace can’t say no to his offer of help!Bill Paulson has stuck to his no-dating rule so far this Christmas, but having Grace in his home is testing his chivalrous side to the limit! Her little boy is m…

Данный небольшой сборник - результат плохого настроения и апатии, что накатывала на меня, когда погода менялась слишком резко в Сибири. Так появлялись небольшие произведения, описывающие либо мрачные события, либо мрачные вселенные. Сами же произведения - больше описания моих мыслей и отражают состояния в тот или иной период жизни. Содержит нецензурную брань.

В этой книге собраны документальные и художественные истории. Будут и стрельба, и охота за бриллиантами, и продажная любовь, и криминальный любовный треугольник… И ещё много разных событий: произойдёт классовая революция в отдельно взятом коттеджном посёлке. Знаменитая Ясновидящая преодолеет самые невероятные препоны и добьётся заветной цели: её пригласят на центральное телевидение. В документальной повести «Прекрасное далёко. Тринадцатилетние самоубийцы» – объяснена единственная причина, по которой совершается самое страшное на Земле: ребёнок убивает сам себя.