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A Kiss After Dying: ‘An addictive thriller in which revenge is a dish best served deliciously cold’ T.M. LOGAN
by Ashok BankerNOTHING TASTES SWEETER THAN REVENGE . . . The irresistible new thriller with a twist you'll never see coming'An addictive thriller in which revenge is a dish best served deliciously cold' T.M. LOGAN'Ingenious and thrilling, this novel will have your head spinning in the best possible way' SAMANTHA DOWNING'Such thrilling, evil fun' MARIAN KEYES_________Meet Hannah.She's quiet. She seems shy. But appearances can be misleading.Because Hannah has a plan. She's been keeping track of the people who destroyed her family.And she'll stop at nothing to get revenge.There's just one problem:Hannah has no idea who's going to be standing in her way . . ._________'Jaw-dropping twists' SAMANTHA BAILEYREADERS LOVE A KISS AFTER DYING!'I loved everything about this book - it's fast-paced, unpredictable and full of twists and turns. Read it. You won't regret it!' 5***** Reader Review'A real page-turner' 5***** Reader Review'A super smart and slick revenge thriller with an incredible kick-ass female protagonist. I loved it!' 5***** Reader Review'A hugely addictive page-turner' 5***** Reader Review
A Kiss And A Promise
by Katie FlynnSometimes hope is all you need...Liverpool, 1917: When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with the British Navy, he never expects to fall in love. But the moment he glimpses Stella Bennett standing on the quayside, all thoughts of returning to his homeland vanish.Determined to be together, the young couple defy Stella’s parents’ wishes. But their plans to marry are soon derailed by the arrival of baby Ginny. Her crop of fiery red hair plants a seed of doubt in her father’s mind and it’s not long before their world begins to fall apart. As Michael returns to Ireland, Stella dies unexpectedly, leaving Ginny to be brought up in the slums at the mercy of her grandmother. Will she escape the shackles of her new life and find a way back to her father?
A Kiss At Midnight: Number 1 in series (Happy Ever After #1)
by Eloisa James'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' - Julia QuinnMiss Kate Daltry doesn't believe in fairy tales . . . or happily ever after.Forced by her stepmother to attend a ball, Kate meets a prince, and decides he's anything but charming. A clash of wits and wills ensues, but they both know their irresistible attraction will lead nowhere. For Gabriel is promised to another woman - a princess whose hand in marriage will fulfil his ruthless ambitions.Gabriel likes his fiancée, which is a welcome turn of events, but he doesn't love her, and knows, he should be wooing his bride-to-be, not the witty, impoverished beauty who refuses to fawn over him.Godmothers and glass slippers notwithstanding, this is one fairy tale in which destiny conspires to destroy any chance that Kate and Gabriel might have a happily ever after - unless one kiss at the stroke of midnight changes everything.'Eloisa James is extraordinary' - Lisa Kleypas'Romance writing does not get much better than this' - People
A Kiss Away
by Sherryl WoodsWith her fortieth birthday looming, Jessica Warren vows to be both mature and physically fit. But her roguish new neighbor, Kevin Lawrence, stymies her on each count! Whether she's joylessly jogging or acting carefully cool, Kevin's playful goading... and gleaming pectorals... leave her palms sweaty and her heart pounding. While Kevin's erotically boyish appeal tatters Jessica's defenses, his utter disregard for "what people will think" outrages her sense of propriety. What can she do with a man who thinks a shared craving for buttered popcorn makes them a perfect pair? A man who thinks nothing worthwhile is further than a kiss away? What can she do... except love him?
A Kiss Away from Scandal (Those Scandalous Stricklands #1)
by Christine MerrillA young woman’s search for lost family heirlooms yields scandalous results in this Regency romance.If the truth comes out . . . there will be scandal!Hope Strickland must find the lost items of her family’s estate. Mysterious Gregory Drake, expert at fixing the problems of the aristocracy, is hired to help. As they embark on the search, Hope finds herself drawn to the handsome stranger. He may not be a gentleman, but Hope’s tempted to put aside her marriage prospects for a forbidden night—in Gregory’s bed!
A Kiss Before Dawn
by Kimberly LoganIt takes a thief to catch a thief...and one kiss to steal a heart. For one brief moment, Lady Emily Knight knew what heaven was when she shared a soul-searing kiss with Peter. But a penniless youth schooled in the London streets cannot love a beautiful heiress--so he vanished, leaving Emily heartbroken . . . Now a formidable Bow Street Runner, Peter returns to hunt down an elusive thief who's been preying on the Oxfordshire wealthy--even though his mission must inevitably reunite him with the sensuous beauty who haunts his dreams and whose taste still lingers on his lips. But as tantalizing embraces enflame their passion once more, will Emily's knowledge of the thief's true identity transform desire into distrust and impassioned lovers into dangerous adversaries?
A Kiss Before Dwn
by Laurie SalzlerCountry girl Chris Martel has struggled all her life to form strong, lasting relationships. For Chris, love, compassion, and trust are critical. In their absence, she has turned to her dog and her horse for the emotional fulfillment she craves. Then along comes Mary Jo Cavanaugh.Fresh out of veterinary school, Mary Jo inadvertently antagonizes Chris with her overconfident assumptions about how to care for animals. She comes to learn that Chris's practical experience provides both a wealth of knowledge and a friendship unlike any she's ever known.The carefully built walls around Chris's heart crumble as she acknowledges the unfamiliar feelings evoked by being with Mary Jo. Just as she believes she's found the happiness that had always eluded her, someone from Chris's past comes back into her life. Can the love between Chris and Mary Jo survive so they can share a kiss before dawn?
A Kiss Before Dying (Sweet Valley High #122)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamJessica can't deny her love for Christian, the leader of the Palisades High gang. Christian promises her he'll never fight again. But can he keep his vow when the battle with Sweet Valley High turns deadly? Elizabeth plans a secret meeting with Palisades High's Rosie Shaw, and together they scheme to end the gang warfare once and for all. Can Elizabeth really trust Rosie?
A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald: A captivating love story set in 1920s New York, from the New York Times bestseller
by Natasha LesterFrom New York Times bestselling author of The French Photographer'A glamorous, transporting read' Woman's Weekly . . .IN 1920s NEW YORK, EVERYONE IS CHASING A DREAM . . .The Roaring 20s - a time for glamour, frivolity and freedom for women. But for Evie Lockhart, a small-town girl who is determined to become one of the first female doctors, it means turning her back on her family and the only life she's ever known.In a desperate attempt to support herself through Columbia University's medical school, Evie auditions for the infamous late-night Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway. But if she gets the part, what will it mean for her new relationship with Upper East Side banker Thomas Whitman - a man Evie thinks she could fall for, if only she lived a less scandalous life . . .Captivating and inspirational, A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald is a love story starring a woman ahead of her time, set against the backdrop of Jazz Age New York. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Furnivall.'If you're mad about the roaring twenties and all things Gatsby, this romance will have you enchanted' WOMAN'S DAYPRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER:'A fantastically engrossing story. I love it' KELLY RIMMER'Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book' RACHEL BURTON'A gorgeously rich and romantic novel' KATE FORSYTH'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book' SALLY HEPWORTH'Utterly compelling' GOOD READING
A Kiss To Remember
by Kimberly Van MeterNora Simmons experienced her first kiss when she was just ten years old. Ben Hollister was twelve and visiting his grandparents in Nora's hometown, Emmett's Mill. But after that summer-and one very memorable kiss-Ben and Nora didn't see each other again. Until now...Ben, who's become a high-powered lawyer, has inherited his grandparents' rambling old Victorian, which he plans to sell. He needs Nora, the town's best landscaper, to help him get the house in shape.As much as they fight their attraction, it's obvious the sparks are still there. So Nora doesn't understand why Ben wants to leave Emmett's Mill-leave her-again....
A Kiss Too Late
by Ellen JamesThere's a Naked Man in Her Bed!Even worse, it's her ex-husband. Sexy, handsome, exciting-Adam Prescott's always been able to sweep Jen Hillard into bed. He's just never cared enough to sweep her into his heart.But now that Jen's finally found the nerve to make a new life for herself, how could she have let this happen? Silly question. Well, okay, so what if she's done the one thing she'd sworn she'd never do-let Adam back into her bed? She's damned if she'll let him back into her life!Her heart? Well, that's another matter. He's always been there.
A Kiss Under the Northern Lights
by Susan CarlisleIn Susan Carlisle&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, a doctor finds an unexpected flame in Iceland with her colleague. But what happens when things can only be temporary? A CONNECTION TO STAY FOR? When Dr. Trice moves to the far north of Iceland, she&’s looking forward to immersing herself in her job and getting away from her painful past. She&’s nervous, but her temporary colleague Dr. Drake Stevansson is happy to show her the ropes. Drake has the looks of a real-life Viking, and a way of making Trice feel safer than she ever has before. Their snow-melting desire is undeniable, but Drake is leaving. So what happens when stolen glances turn to fiery kisses that threaten to derail both of their plans? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
A Kiss and a Promise
by Jessica StirlingServant girl Betsy McBride thinks she has as much right as any girl to set her cap at Tom Brodie, the most dashing young man in the district. When her master asks her to help out the Brodie family she jumps at the chance to get a bit closer to him. She doesn't realise that Tom Brodie thinks the only way to save his family's fortune - or at least their farm - is to dazzle his landlord's daughter. There is heartbreak is on the horizon unless Tom's much more down-to-earth brother Henry can catch Betsy's attention.
A Kiss and a Promise
by Jessica StirlingServant girl Betsy McBride thinks she has as much right as any girl to set her cap at Tom Brodie, the most dashing young man in the district. When her master asks her to help out the Brodie family she jumps at the chance to get a bit closer to him. She doesn't realise that Tom Brodie thinks the only way to save his family's fortune - or at least their farm - is to dazzle his landlord's daughter. There is heartbreak is on the horizon unless Tom's much more down-to-earth brother Henry can catch Betsy's attention.
A Kiss at Midnight
by Eloisa JamesMiss Kate Daltry doesn't believe in fairy tales . . .or happily ever after.Forced by her stepmother to attend a ball, Kate meets a prince . . . and decides he's anything but charming. A clash of wits and wills ensues, but they both know their irresistible attraction will lead nowhere. For Gabriel is promised to another woman--a princess whose hand in marriage will fulfill his ruthless ambitions.Gabriel likes his fiancée, which is a welcome turn of events, but he doesn't love her. Obviously, he should be wooing his bride-to-be, not the witty, impoverished beauty who refuses to fawn over him.Godmothers and glass slippers notwithstanding, this is one fairy tale in which destiny conspires to destroy any chance that Kate and Gabriel might have a happily ever after.Unless a prince throws away everything that makes him noble . . .Unless a dowry of an unruly heart trumps a fortune . . .Unless one kiss at the stroke of midnight changes everything.
A Kiss at Midnight: A Novel
by Shana AbéWho will you be with when the clock strikes twelve? Ancient law proclaims that, as the year 999 draws to a close and the new millennium begins, the land of Alderich will be wrested from the Rune family by the clan of Leonhart. But when Rafael of Leonhart takes Serath Rune hostage, intending to force her grandfather, the Lord of Alderich, to surrender his land, the old man refuses. Before long, Rafael is falling under the spell of his fiercely beautiful captive--and the conquest he desires most is her defiant heart.
A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights #5)
by Kathy Douglass"One little kiss won't hurt anything." Rodeo superstar Geoff Burris is adored by legions of female fans, but life on the road makes him shun commitment. During a rare hometown visit to Bronco for a holiday competition, he&’s sidelined by an injury—and meets Stephanie Brandt. She&’s a local nurse who is not dazzled by his fame—and prefers to keep out of the spotlight! Geoff is captivated by the no-nonsense introvert. He&’d never planned to put down roots, but when Stephanie is in his arms, all this cowboy can think about is forever…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco HeightsBook 1: The Rancher's Summer Secret by Christine RimmerBook 2: For His Daughter's Sake by Stella BagwellBook 3: The Most Eligible Cowboy by Melissa SenateBook 4: Grand-Prize Cowboy by Heatherly BellBook 5: A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo by Kathy DouglassBook 6: Dreaming of a Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Harlen
A Kiss for Julie
by Betty NeelsSimply SimonJulie Beckworth enjoyed her work as a medical secretary at Saint Bravo's hospital in London, so it was a nasty surprise when her elderly boss, Professor Smythe, announced that he was retiring. After a moment's panic, she was partly reassured when told Professor Simon van der Driesma was willing to keep her on, but Simon turned out to be a very different proposition.He was younger, more energetic, and worked Julie much harder-all of which she could have accepted if he would only call her Julie, and not "Miss Beckworth" in that cool voice! Both of them had the wrong impression of the other-what would it take for the truth to be revealed?
A Kiss for Lady Mary (The Marriage Game #6)
by Ella QuinnNow available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the sixth installment in The Marriage Game series, with a tale of a fake marriage that turns deliciously real.Ella Quinn&’s bachelors do as they like and take what they want. But when the objects of their desire are bold, beautiful women, the rules of the game always seem to change . . . Handsome, charming, and heir to a powerful viscount, Christopher &“Kit&” Featherton is everything a woman could want—except interested in marriage. So, when he hears that someone on his estate near the Scottish border is claiming to be his wife, Kit sets off to investigate. Since her parents&’ death, Lady Mary Tolliver has been hounded by her cousin, a fortune-hunting fool after her inheritance. Refusing to settle for anything less than love, Mary escapes to the isolated estate of rakish bachelor Kit Featherton. Knowing he prefers Court to the country, she believes she will be safe. But when Kit unexpectedly returns, her pretend marriage begins to feel seductively real . . .
A Kiss for Luck
by Grace BurrowesAll is fair in love and court... Dunstan Cromarty is practicing law far from his native Scotland, and battles his personal loneliness with professional zeal . On a lucrative and fractious divorce case, he meets his match in a sharp-witted and stunningly beautiful adversary ..."Let Burrowes lift your heart." -RT Book Reviews "Burrowes" powerful and complex characters will enthrall you." -RT Book Reviews "Grace Burrowes weaves her magic with eloquent, revealing words, and subtle humor." -Long and Short Reviews"Burrowes continues to captivate and enchant!" -Fresh Fiction
A Kiss for Lucy
by Mona PrevelCould the wrong woman be the right love?Rescued from a life of hardship by her wealthy uncle, Lucy Garwood can't escape the shadow of her elitist relatives. She longs to be loved and respected in her own right, but it seems that as an orphan, her place amongst her bluebood family is unlikely to improve—that is until a case of mistaken identity leads to a kiss from a dashing stranger...Robert Renquist, Duke of Lindorough, is determined to win the heart of the lovely Maude. But in an attempt to sweep her off of her feet with a daring act of passion, it isn't Maude he kisses, but her half-niece instead. Though conscious of his standing in society, Robert can't deny his unmistakable attraction to Lucy, and he'll soon discover there is only one thing more powerful than his noble lineage—love.
A Kiss for Midwinter
by Courtney MilanMiss Lydia Charingford is always cheerful, and never more so than at Christmas time. But no matter how hard she smiles, she cannot forget the youthful mistake that could have ruined her reputation. Even though the worst of her indiscretion was kept secret, one other person knows the truth of those dark days: the sarcastic Doctor Jonas Grantham. She wants nothing to do with him...or the butterflies that take flight in her stomach every time he looks her way. Jonas Grantham has a secret, too: He has been in love with Lydia for more than a year. This winter, he is determined to conquer her dislike and win her for his own. It all starts with a wager and a kiss...
A Kiss from Maddalena
by Christopher CastellaniIt is 1943, and Santa Cecilia has become a village of women. All the young men are away at war, except for Vito Leone, his best friend, and the shopkeeper's son. When Vito falls in love with Maddalena Picinelli, the shy and beautiful daughter of the town's most powerful family, a few obstacles appear in his path. Maddalena's sassy, iron-willed sister Carolina thinks he's a penniless fool. Her parents think his crazy mother has turned him into a mammoni, a mama's boy. But Maddalena sees another side of Vito. He's romantic. He builds a bicycle for the girls to ride. He takes care of his feeble mama, who hasn't been the same since her husband and daughters ran off to America. And Vito is determined to win Maddalena's hand even though she has three older sisters who must be married off first. When the Italians surrender to the Allies and German soldiers invade Santa Cecilia, everyone flees but Vito and his mother. With ingenuity and boundless devotion, Vito comes up with a plan to prove that he's a suitable suitor. The Picinelli family returns home after the war to find that some miraculous changes have taken place. Now, only one man stands in Vito's way, and Maddalena is forced to choose between her family's wishes and her own heart. In the spirit of Corelli's Mandolin and Chocolat, A KISS FROM MADDALENA is a captivating novel that celebrates the beauty of life and the passions of youth.
A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald
by Natasha LesterFrom New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester comes a deliciously evocative love story of a small-town girl with big ambitions in 1920s New York, for fans ofThe Paris Wife and Z: A Novel of Zelda FitzgeraldIt's the roaring twenties in the Manhattan of gin, jazz and prosperity. Women wear makeup and hitched hemlines and enjoy a new freedom to vote and work. Not so for Evelyn Lockhart, who is forbidden from pursuing her passion to become one of the first female doctors. Chasing her dream will mean turning her back on her family: her competitive sister, Viola; her conservative parents; and the childhood best friend she is expected to marry, Charlie.In a desperate attempt to support herself through Columbia University's medical school, Evie auditions for the infamous late-night Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway. But if she gets the part, what will it mean for her fledgling relationship with Upper East Side banker Thomas Whitman - a man Evie thinks she could fall in love with, if only she lived a life less scandalous . . .Captivating, romantic and tragic, A KISS FROM MR FITZGERALD follows a young woman ahead of her time amid the fragile hearts and glamour of Jazz Age New York.INCLUDES BONUS SNEAK PEEK CHAPTER OF NATASHA LESTER'S Her Mother's SecretSelected by Dymocks as one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2016'If you're mad about the roaring twenties and love all things Gatsby, this romance will have you enchanted.' Woman's Day'I loved this book.' Rachael Johns, bestselling author of THE PATTERSON GIRLS'A glamorous, transporting read.' Woman's Weekly 'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated . . . Evie's story is one you won't forget.' Liz Byrski, bestselling author'Evelyn's story is full of drama, heartbreak and determination, and the setting of Manhattan in the early 20s is brought to glorious vivid life. I particularly loved the scenes when Evelyn was fighting to be allowed to study medicine - they rang really true for me' Kate Forsyth'At the novel's heart is the sparkling Evie, an endearing combination of intelligence, determination and naivety.' West Australian'I'm calling it, Natasha Lester is our generation's Louisa May Alcott.' Tess Woods, award-winning author of LOVE AT FIRST FLIGHT'Remarkable, intelligent and heartfelt . . . one of the best Australian fiction releases of the year.' J. F. Gibson'I absolutely adored Natasha Lester's book! What a GEM!' Sara Foster, bestselling author'A thoughtful and engaging read, A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald explores the true meaning of sacrifice and the importance of maintaining one's integrity in the face of adversity.' Books+Publishing'A daring, captivating and tragic story told with charm, wit and more than a touch of Fitzgerald glamour.' MiNDFOOD'The stand-out novel of 2016.' AusRom Today'Wonderful. I love this author. You will not be disappointed.' Sally Hepworth'Exquisite!' Vanessa Carnevale, author and blogger
A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald
by Natasha LesterFrom New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester comes a deliciously evocative love story of a small-town girl with big ambitions in 1920s New York, for fans of The Paris Wife and Z: A Novel of Zelda FitzgeraldIt's the roaring twenties in the Manhattan of gin, jazz and prosperity. Women wear makeup and hitched hemlines and enjoy a new freedom to vote and work. Not so for Evelyn Lockhart, who is forbidden from pursuing her passion to become one of the first female doctors. Chasing her dream will mean turning her back on her family: her competitive sister, Viola; her conservative parents; and the childhood best friend she is expected to marry, Charlie.In a desperate attempt to support herself through Columbia University's medical school, Evie auditions for the infamous late-night Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway. But if she gets the part, what will it mean for her fledgling relationship with Upper East Side banker Thomas Whitman - a man Evie thinks she could fall in love with, if only she lived a life less scandalous . . .Captivating, romantic and tragic, A KISS FROM MR FITZGERALD follows a young woman ahead of her time amid the fragile hearts and glamour of Jazz Age New York.INCLUDES BONUS SNEAK PEEK CHAPTER OF NATASHA LESTER'S Her Mother's SecretSelected by Dymocks as one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2016'If you're mad about the roaring twenties and love all things Gatsby, this romance will have you enchanted.' Woman's Day'I loved this book.' Rachael Johns, bestselling author of THE PATTERSON GIRLS'A glamorous, transporting read.' Woman's Weekly 'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated . . . Evie's story is one you won't forget.' Liz Byrski, bestselling author'Evelyn's story is full of drama, heartbreak and determination, and the setting of Manhattan in the early 20s is brought to glorious vivid life. I particularly loved the scenes when Evelyn was fighting to be allowed to study medicine - they rang really true for me' Kate Forsyth'At the novel's heart is the sparkling Evie, an endearing combination of intelligence, determination and naivety.' West Australian'I'm calling it, Natasha Lester is our generation's Louisa May Alcott.' Tess Woods, award-winning author of LOVE AT FIRST FLIGHT'Remarkable, intelligent and heartfelt . . . one of the best Australian fiction releases of the year.' J. F. Gibson'I absolutely adored Natasha Lester's book! What a GEM!' Sara Foster, bestselling author'A thoughtful and engaging read, A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald explores the true meaning of sacrifice and the importance of maintaining one's integrity in the face of adversity.' Books+Publishing'A daring, captivating and tragic story told with charm, wit and more than a touch of Fitzgerald glamour.' MiNDFOOD'The stand-out novel of 2016.' AusRom Today'Wonderful. I love this author. You will not be disappointed.' Sally Hepworth'Exquisite!' Vanessa Carnevale, author and blogger