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Dead Heat
by Bronwyn ParryNow includes a bonus sample of Bronwyn Parry's enthralling new novel, Storm Clouds.National Park's Ranger Jo Lockwood is often alone in the wilderness, and she likes it that way ? until she discovers the body of a man, brutally murdered.Detective Nick Matheson?s posting to country New South Wales after years working undercover is supposed to be an uneventful return to normal duties. But he knows organised crime from the inside out and suspects that this victim is not an isolated murder.As the body count starts mounting, Nick?s past and present collide, threatening the people he cares about most.Jo is determined to do everything she can to help the investigation but she has seen the killer?s face and now she?s his next target.Trapped in the rugged outback, pursued by hunters who can?t afford to fail, Nick and Jo will need to trust each other and act quickly if they want to survive.'a thrilling romance set in the wide open spaces of outback New South Wales' Brisbane NewsFavourite Romantic Suspense Novel, 2012 Australian Romance Readers AssociationRomantic Suspense Finalist Romance Writers of America RITA Awards
The Iron Road
by Charlotte NashIn the dusty red reaches of the Pilbara, a simple misunderstanding sends love off track...Stacey had thought Liam was the one. A fellow survey geologist who could discuss books as intelligently as he could detail rocks. Who looked as good in a tux as he did in his high-vis work clothes. She'd thought they'd found the perfect life: civilization and adventure; together. But Liam hasn't told her everything. And now, on a ridge above a narrow outback gully, Stacey can see her perfect world crumbling before her eyes. Can their new love survive this unexpected obstacle? Includes previews of Charlotte's two full-length novels RYDERS RIDGE and IRON JUNCTION.'A spirited heroine, a sexy farmer and a secret. Nash has created a dynamic debut novel that grabs you from the first page.' Fleur McDonald 'This breakout novel is a skilful mix of rural charm and gripping medical drama.' West Australian Charlotte Nash knows first-hand what she is writing about, having seen the Pilbara from the air, through the windscreen of a four-wheel drive, from the top of the mining plant, and from remote operations, all while working as an engineer and investigator. She was born in England and grew up in the Redland Shire of Brisbane with a love for horses and heavy machinery, later studying both engineering and medicine. She subsequently worked for the CSIRO and for private industry, visiting mine sites and ports across Australia. These days, she is a technical writer and fiction author, and teaches creative writing at the University of Queensland. Her first novel was Ryders Ridge, set in a small country town; her next novel, Iron Junction, is set in a Pilbara mining town.
Storm Clouds
by Bronwyn ParryDeep in the Australian wilderness a secretive community hides a deadly secret in the gripping new novel from award-winning romantic suspense author, Bronwyn Parry. Life is falling into place for National Park Ranger Erin Taylor. She has a job she loves, she's falling for her colleague, Simon - and is finally leaving her past behind. Until a woman is murdered. A part-time commando in the Army reserve, it is Simon who finds the body, on his return from a deployment. It's in his house and the victim is not just any woman - she's Simon's wife, Hayley. The wife he's not mentioned to Erin. The wife he's not seen in fourteen years. In search of the truth about Hayley, Simon and Erin go out to the edge of the Park to visit the alternative-lifestyle 'Community of Bliss'. The members claim to know nothing of Hayley but when Simon puts them under surveillance, he learns they're not telling him everything. Erin is determined to find out what is going on but the only way to gain the trust of the community is to use the skills from her old life - deception, lying and cheating. She soon uncovers a dark web of lies, some decades old - and finds that the clever, manipulative leader is preparing his followers for their final step. Award-winning, romantic suspense author Brownyn Parry's STORM CLOUDS will have you reading late into the night, because the leader of this isolated community is clever enough to know that Erin will ruin his plans - if she is allowed... PRAISE for Bronwyn Parry's novels: 'There is a strong romantic plotline even while the suspense is so well maintained the novels [AS DARKNESS FALLS and DARK COUNTRY] qualify as rattlingly good crime reads.' The Australian 'Bronwyn Parry proves once again that crime is not just the provenance of cityscapes in her genuinely chilling third romantic suspense novel [DEAD HEAT]. Fans of Parry's previous novels will notice a darker tone ... a willingness on Parry's part to push deeper into the crime aspect and the most sinister side of humanity. New readers should enjoy the extra layer of suspense that the growing emotional connection between the main characters provides ... A plot so successfully suspenseful that I stopped reading it before bed!' Australian Bookseller & Publisher, 4 Stars
Sunset Shadows
by Bronwyn ParrySecrets, lies and murder in the Australian wilderness... A nail-biting novel of romantic suspense by the award-winning author of DEAD HEAT and STORM CLOUDS, Bronwyn Parry'Dammit, Tess, he doesn't seem worth protecting.?'I'm not protecting him, Sarge,' she said. She dropped her gaze, biting her lip, and for the first time in his experience she spoke in a small voice. 'I'm protecting me.?For police officers Steve Fraser and Tess Ballard, a split-second decision saves the lives of fifty members of a cult - but also puts their careers on the line. Tess's work is everything to her; she's forged a new life through sheer determination, so when her past returns to haunt her, Steve must race through wild country if he is to save the people he most cares about.In SUNSET SHADOWS, the thrilling new novel by multi-award-winning author Bronwyn Parry, you will feel immersed in the dramatic beauty,isolation, wind and the sun of the deep Australian bush - and its sinister shadows . . .The third book in the page-turning Goodabri series. Book 1 is DEAD HEAT; Book 2 is STORM CLOUDS.INCLUDES BONUS CHAPTERS of STORM CLOUDS'[Bronwyn] remains firmly in my autobuy list' - BOOKTOPIA'S ROMANCE BUZZ'beguiling mix of Australian bush, appealing characters and light romance' - READPLUS on STORM CLOUDS
The Horseman
by Charlotte NashCraig Munroe is the kind of man legends are written about. Escape to the high country in this passionate love story of a young doctor and a legendary horseman whose lives become inextricably linked, by the bestselling author of RYDERS RIDGE, Charlotte NashIt's been eleven years since Dr Peta Woodward, born into a horse-breeding dynasty, fled the family stud in the wake of a deadly tragedy that split her family apart. Carrying wounds that have never truly healed, Peta has focused on helping others. But when an injury during a solo trip through the Australian high country leaves her stranded, the man who comes to her rescue is Craig Munroe, a born and bred high-country horseman, and the kind of man legends are written about.Stuck in the tiny town of Yarraman Falls while she recovers, Peta is surrounded by prying eyes and heartbreaking reminders of all she has lost. But while she resolves to leave as soon as she can, fate has other ideas . . .Fans of Rachael Johns will devour THE HORSEMAN, the passionate new novel of romance, medicine and drama from much-loved author Charlotte Nash.*INCLUDES BONUS CHAPTERS of CRYSTAL CREEK*'Nash's skilled storytelling will keep you turning the pages until the very end.' FLEUR MCDONALD on CRYSTAL CREEK'This breakout novel is a skilful mix of rural charm and gripping medical drama.' West Australian on RYDERS RIDGE'Will satisfy those who love Australian stories with heart.' A Readers's Heaven on IRON JUNCTION
Living Next Door to Alice
by Marisa MackleTired? Grumpy? Feeling insecure? Then what you really need to feel better about yourself is... a supermodel coming to live next door. Tanya knows that in life there will be depressingly beautiful super-beings crawling around somewhere. But why do they have to become her neighbour? The problem is, stunning newcomer Alice (very famous in Japan) seems to have taken firmly against Tanya. Which means that when Tanya gets her first assignment in her dream job as a stylist, she?s horrified to be working with Alice. But not as horrified as she would be if she knew what Alice really had in store for her...
Spirit Willing, Flesh Weak
by Julie CohenRosie Fox is a liar. A really, really good liar. But when you're a stage psychic who's not actually psychic, you have to be. Then one night, while pretending to commune with the dead relatives and pets of her audience, Rosie makes a startling prediction - which tragically comes true. Suddenly she's trapped in a media frenzy, spearheaded by the impossibly handsome journalist Harry Blake, a man intent on kick-starting his stalled career by exposing Rosie as a fraud. Yet when his interest in her goes from professional to personal, she thinks she can trust him not to blow her cover - but maybe she's making a huge mistake.
One Night Stand
by Julie CohenEleanor Connor has written lots of steamy novels, but sadly her own life is more mundane. In fact, the nearest she's come to passion for ages is having to listen through the thin walls of her house as friend and neighbour Hugh seduces an endless stream of women. But then Eleanor has a one-night fling of her own, waking up alone, repentant, and as she later realises, pregnant. Desperate to find her missing lover, if only to tell him he's going to be a father, she enlists Hugh to help her search. But should she be looking closer to home to find out what it is she really needs?
Honey Trap
by Julie CohenSophie Tennant is used to sticky situations? because Sophie used to be a private investigator, setting honey traps for husbands and giving wives grounds for divorce. But these days she's an aromatherapist ? an aromatherapist who's going on tour with a rock band, baby! Which is all good, until she recognises the band's bassist, Dominick Steele: her first honey trap, and the man who taught her she has a dangerous attraction to bad boys. But her attraction's not half as lethal as the vengeful spouse who suddenly seems to be following her!
Confessions of an Air Hostess
by Marisa MackleBestselling Irish writer Marisa Mackle comes to Little Black Dress with a hilarious, romantic and page-turning book about the air hostess to end all air hostesses... A great love story and a fantastic, loveable heroine combine to make this a romantic novel that's simply not to be missed.
Chinese Whispers
by Marisa MackleA-list parties, free champagne, celebrities - it's every girl's dream. But as Fiona Lemmon's discovering, it can all be a bit of a drag. Between being caught with her best friend's boyfriend and having to scour Dublin for a new housemate, she doesn't have the time to find material for her celebrity gossip column. If only there was someone she could use to fill in the gaps...Enter Bunny Maguire. Before long, sweet and innocent Bunny has been remade by Fiona into the very best of It Girls - rich, pretty, and with bags of time to spend at the right parties with the right people. But somewhere along the line something goes wrong - and Fiona discovers that, far from solving her problems, she could have created a absolute monster...
My Three Husbands
by Swan AdamsonMeet Venus Gilroy: twenty-five, carefree, irresistible, and with a nasty habit of getting hitched to the wrong guy. Husband No 1 would have been a winner, if it hadn't been for the forgery and embezzlement charges. As for husband No 2: well... meeting a husband in a strip bar could never end well. But now Venus has met the potential No 3, and he's the real deal. Isn't he? Surely sexy, rugged, principled Tremaynne is finally the right one for Venus? With her crazy family only to keen to weigh in with advice, it's time for Venus to learn for herself - how you know that Mr Right... won't turn into Mr Wrong
Memoirs Are Made of This
by Swan AdamsonHow to Get Ahead in Journalism, by Venus Gilroy 1. Take a job as PA to a glamorous writer, like Susanna Hyde, author of the wildly popular sex column Nothing to Hyde. 2. Spend your days walking Susanna's dogs, running errands, and delivering 'you've been dumped' notes to lovers who are yesterday's news. Realise life in Manhattan is not as glamorous as you expected. 3. But when the boss asks you to cover her column, do not, repeat, do not prove better at writing about sex than she is... 4. ...And when one day you accidentally hit it off a little too well with Susanna's latest ex-toy-boy, sexy young writer Josh O'Connell, keep this information very, very secret from her...
Girl From Mars
by Julie CohenA truly out-of-this-world romance from Little Black Dress star Julie Cohen I, Philomena Desdemona Brown, do solemnly swear to forsake all romantic relationships... It's not like the vow, made by Fil and her three nerdy male best friends, seemed much of a big deal at the time. Frankly, Fil wouldn't know romance if it hit her in the face, and with her real love being her artist job at Girl from Mars, the comic whose heroine has never had a love interest, she doesn't exactly mind being relationship-free anyway. Until her world is rocked to its core when one of her long-standing quartet and Girl from Mars herself both unexpectedly fall in love. Is it time to give in to temptation and finally fall in love?
A Season To Remember
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's deliciously engaging A SEASON TO REMEMBER is essential Christmas reading for fans of Marian Keyes, Veronica Henry and Harriet Evans.It's Christmas - when everyone is meant to be merry. But what if you've just had your heart broken? Or discovered that the man you're married to has lied to you? What if a secret from your past has come back to haunt you?As Claire and Neil Archer open the doors to their luxurious Sugar Loaf Lodge for the festive season, it's with worries of their own. But can they, along with their troubled guests, find the magic of Christmas - and a happy ending - within the walls of this beautiful hotel? Maybe this really is the happiest time of the year!
Hearts Are Wild: 4 Romances for Your Valentine
by Synithia Williams Jennifer DeCuir Elley Arden Dana VolneyBetter than chocolates and flowers—let these heart-thumping romances fill your Valentine’s Day cravings for sexy, satisfying endings.A Heart to Heal: Ignoring rumors, disapproval from family and friends, and promises to avoid each other, Shayla Monroe returns home and becomes friends again—then lovers—with her ex. But Devin wants all or nothing. Can Shayla risk damaging what’s left of her reputation? Five of Hearts: As lead singer for the boy band Five of Hearts, Dean learned that women only want him for his money and fame. So he has good reason for hiding his famous past from his neighbor, Shannon, and everyone else in Scallop Shores. But the closer he gets to Shannon and her children, the more he realizes he may have made a big mistake. Heal My Heart: Dr. Tag Howard wants nothing to do with the Kemmons brothers and their fame on the diamond. He’s made his own way as an MLB team doctor and is determined to steer clear of the family that abandoned him…until female pro quarterback MJ Rooney crashes into his life with a concussion and a fresh perspective. Protecting His Heart: When a mission goes sideways and leaves seasoned spy Arabella Nox with valuable information and a terrorist on her heels, she seeks out the one person on earth she hopes won’t betray her: the husband she hasn’t spoken to in years. Felix Ibarra thought he’d put his past behind him, but when Arabella lands a job beside him at Wyn Security, she’s clearly up to something he can’t trust. Will the deep emotions that tore them apart the first time be their undoing once again? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Los demonios del pasado (Serie Porvenir de papel #2)
by Olga HermonA cambio de su rendición, él le daría un reino. A cambio de su amor, ella sanaría las heridas de su alma rota y atormentada. Con el apoyo y amor incondicional de don Ricardo, su padre y su gran amiga Giselle, Isabella ha sabido salir adelante combinando su nueva vida de madre soltera y escritora, y aunque no ha podido olvidar al hombre que le robó tres meses de su vida y el corazón, lleva su día a día con paso firme y seguro a su segundo éxito literario. Después de su fuerte experiencia de un año atrás, su forma de ver el mundo ha cambiado, pero su vida amorosa sigue rezagada entre sus planes; su centro del universo son su hijo y su profesión. Cumpliendo con su palabra dada, Zahir se ha mantenido alejado de su hermano e Isabella, aunque los remordimientos por los errores cometidos en el pasado lo mantienen atado al presente. La oportunidad de redimirse se la ofrecerá Ricardo Hamilton cuando se presente ante él para entregarle las pruebas de su inocencia. Al descubrir el engaño de Isabella, Zahir decide ir en su busca para comunicarle su decisión de hacerse cargo de su hijo, pero ante la reticencia de ella a aceptar sus condiciones, se verá forzado a imponer sus derechos. Con tal de deshacerse de la amenaza de Zahir de nuevo en su vida, Isabella resuelve hacerle una propuesta que está segura lo alejará de ella y de su hijo para siempre. Sin embargo, no cuenta con que las fuerzas del cielo y de la tierra ejercen el control de sus destinos. Entre verdes mares y arenas doradas, días soleados y noches de tormenta, Zahir se valdrá de todos sus encantos y argumentos para demostrarle a la rebelde Isabella que él tiene la razón, pero no el que tiene la última palabra, pues el extraño libro entrará de nuevo en el juego.
Soñando con el demonio (Abrazando la oscuridad #2)
by Alina CovalschiA veces no hay forma de escapar de lo que se siente. La atracción entre ellos es innegable y la pasión insaciable. Ella le mostró cómo sentir. Él le mostró cómo amar. Vivian es un demonio celestial que salva a las personas indefensas atrapadas en el Inframundo. En sus sueños, ella puede ver a esas almas necesitadas y, con la ayuda de sus poderes, las libera. Chad es el hijo de la mujer que salvó el mundo de los horrores del Infierno. Una mujer que tiene unos poderes inimaginables. Sus padres son los guardianes de los humanos, los únicos demonios que tienen un corazón vivo. Todas las noches, él sueña con una mujer rubia de ojos morados que llora y que baña sus ojos en lágrimas de sangre. Juntos descubren un gran amor, un amor capaz de sobrevivir a toda la maldad que el Infierno tiene preparado para ellos.
De puño y letra
by Rita Black¿Quién escribe cartas en estos días? Nadie, excepto Emma y Raúl. Intrigado al encontrar en su nuevo apartamento una carta de puño y letra para el inquilino anterior, Raúl, arquitecto recién divorciado, la devuelve a la remitente para informarle de que su abuelo, a quien iba dirigida la misiva, ha fallecido. En agradecimiento, Emma, joven violinista que vive en Argentina, le responde por el mismo medio, lo que iniciará un intenso intercambio epistolar, que no solo los llevará a redescubrir el encanto de volcar el alma en tinta y papel, sino a encontrar de nuevo la felicidad.
Loving Mephistopheles
by Miranda MillerJenny is a third-rate music-hall chanteuse living in Edwardian London. When she remarks to her mentor and lover Leo that she never wants to grow old, she is unwittingly making a pact with the Devil. Her contract to love him will reside at the Metaphysical Bank in High Street Kensington--forever. Leo has lived through thousands of years in numerous incarnations. As he gleefully exploits what 20th century London has to offer--as a magician ("the Great Pantoffsky"), fighter pilot, coke dealer, city banker--Jenny finds that the joy of eternal youth is short-lived. Her unchanging appearance provokes questions and Jenny has to move abroad or constantly reinvent herself. For 60 years she has to pass herself off as her own offspring. When she bears a real daughter that may or may not be Leo's, his destructive nature comes to the fore. She flees from him and destroys the contract that she has never read. At the same time Leo understands that Jenny is the one woman that he has truly loved and that perhaps it is time the Devil made a stab at family life, whatever the consequences. A compelling journey through 20th-century Europe and beyond, Miranda Miller's ingenious take on the Faust story is by turns humorous, erotic, and terrifying.
Lady Jean
by Noel VirtueJean Barrie is an enormously successful, award-winning singer who spends her time in self-imposed retreat in her huge, dark St. John's Wood home. Here she wanders around the empty rooms drinking gin and vodka. Upstairs in the attic lives her mysterious lodger, The Fallen Nun. Beyond the house, Jean's narrow world is inhabited by her octogenarian Aunt Dizzy, who smokes hand-rolled cigars, wears blood-red hot pants, and gave up aerobics at 79; Jean's best friend Freida--the self-styled Devils Dyke; and Christopher--a 17-year-old with a Bible-bashing mother and a passion for his Uncle Fergus--who tends the garden and cleans the house. But Jean's solitude is about to be invaded: the house rapidly becomes a haven for eccentric souls drawn to her by chance or design, and sudden death and revelations of past horrors dart in from unexpected directions. A satisfying gem of offbeat humor with dark tragedy, Lady Jean is Virtue at his best, as he skillfully weaves his narrative into a unique tapestry. A romantic novel from one of New Zealand's most revered writers.
Stories From the Polycule: Real Life in Polyamorous Families
by Elisabeth Sheff Tikva WolfWelcome to the polycule: the network created by the interconnections of polyamorous relationships. Just like the molecules that make up all living things, polycules come in diverse forms: large, small, tightly bound, loosely connected, static, ever-changing. How do polycules form, what do they look like, how do they transform through time, and how do they, sometimes, end?The first of its kind, this anthology brings together stories, poems, drawings and essays created by real people living in polycules. Children describe life with more than two parents; adults share what it's like to parent with more than one partner. We hear from triads, solos, people who have felt polyamorous their entire lives, and people exploring poly for the first time. Some whimsical, some hilarious, some heartbreaking, some mundane, some life-changing—all pieces reflect the diverse reality of polyamorous families.
Shot on Gold
by Jaci BurtonIn the new Play-by-Play novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Final Score, opposites attract when a figure skater and hockey player lace up their skates--and go for the gold...Will "Mad Dog" Madigan is making his second trip to the Winter Games, and he couldn't be happier. Hockey is his life and playing for the U.S. team is a privilege. Then he meets U.S. figure skater Amber Sloane. She's beautiful, ambitious and driven--everything Will desires in a woman. He would love to show Amber how hot life off the ice can be. Amber has skated her entire life, sacrificing everything in the hopes of one day winning gold. Now she's competing for the third and final time. She intends to win, and nothing's going to get in her way--until she meets Will. He's an irresistible charmer, and before long Amber is wondering if this sexy hockey player is the perfect guy to show her some moves outside the rink.But after all the medals have been awarded, Will and Amber will have to decide if what they have together is just a fling or a real shot at true love.
Bought by the Boss
by Stacey KennedyWhat’s better than one bad-boy boss? How about two? In a duet of naughty novellas, a charity date auction turns into all-out war when a pair of powerful corporate lawyers each buy the other’s assistant for a weekend of seduction.Warning: Not safe for work! Bought by the Boss depicts sexual situations in an office setting and is intended for mature audiences. HIS PRICE I’ve wanted Aria Finley from the moment I met her. We flirt, we laugh, we connect. It could be perfect. She’s even best friends with my assistant. Problem is, she works for my archnemesis—Jackson Keller—and she’s the kind of girl who stays loyal unless you give her a reason not to. Besides my hard-on there’s something hot between us, and I won’t rest until I put my finger on it. So when I get the chance to buy Aria for the weekend at a charity auction, there’s no limit. I’m going to take her home and take what I want because I’ll make her want it too. And by Monday, she’ll know she’s mine. DIRTY MONEY Liam Maxwell thinks he can get to me through my assistant. Well, two can play that game. Now Mallory Beckett—Liam’s assistant—is mine for the weekend. Only she has no idea who bought her at the charity auction. This is going to be worth every penny. But soon I realize that Mallory has been waiting for my touch all along. What starts as a fling turns into something more. From the beginning, I was so focused on stealing her away. I never thought about the fact that I’d drown if I lost her. Now the game has changed. And she needs to know that she belongs to me.Praise for Bought by the Boss “A sexy set of romances that not only make you want to turn the next page but to reach for a glass of water at the same time.”—New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan “Double the page-turning hotness, double the page-turning fun.”—Stina Lindenblatt, author of the Pushing Limits series “Two small stories with so much heart and intense heat.”—The Wit & Wonder Agency Don’t miss any of Stacey Kennedy’s red-hot reads The Dirty Little Secrets series: BOUND BENEATH HIS PAIN | TIED TO HIS BETRAYAL | RESTRAINED UNDER HIS DUTY | CUFFED BY HIS CHARM The Club Sin series: CLAIMED | BARED | DESIRED | FREED | TAMED | COMMANDED | MINEThis ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Don't Forget Me: A Novel
by Victoria StevensSeventeen-year-old Hazel Clarke is no stranger to heartbreaks, and being sent to live with a father she’s never met is the latest in a string of them. Even the beauty of eastern Australia isn't enough to take her mind off of her mother, who suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's and is living in a nursing home in England. But when Hazel meets the friendly, kindhearted Red and his elusive twin, Luca, she begins the slow process of piecing together a new life—and realizes she isn't the only one struggling with grief. As friendships deepen and love finds its way in, Hazel also learns that when you truly love someone, they are never really gone. Don't Forget Me is Victoria Stevens's sparkling debut, and a touching testament to coming of age, falling in love, and finding home in unlikely places.