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Impulse
by Candace CampTorn from the arms of the woman he loved and cast into the night by her highborn family, Cam Monroe vowed revenge on those who had wronged him. Fifteen years later, after amassing a small fortune of his own, Cam returns to England with but one ambition. Now the power is his, power to ruin the Stanhope family if they refuse his demands. And what he demands is simple: that Angela Stanhope be his wife. Then the mysterious "accidents" begin. Are the Stanhopes trying once again to remove him from their lives? Or is it someone from Cam's past, someone desperate enough to kill to prevent him from uncovering a shocking lie?
Impulse
by Catherine CoulterBeautiful Rafaella Holland has finally learned the identity of her real father-the notorious, world-famous man who wronged her mother. Desperate to confront him, she travels to an exclusive Caribbean island-and falls into a seductive world that threatens to spin wildly out of control...
Impulse
by Joann RossWhen Sheriff Will Bridger sees the murdered teenage girl, it's the worst scene he's ever witnessed. But there's worse to come. Much, much worse. While the nights grow longer and the winter snow gets deeper in Hazard, Wyoming, the violence intensifies. As does the blazing passion between Will and late-night radio host Faith Prescott. Harboring secrets as potentially dangerous as his own, Faith knows all too well the dark side of the human heart. She can help Will. If he'll only let her. It won't be easy, though. The man who was once the boy raised by wolves is no ordinary serial killer. Fortunately, Will Bridger is no ordinary cop.
Impulse
by Lass SmallHeaded For the Altar?The stranger's name was Chas Cougar and he was so divine that Amy Allen just had to meet him. He was in town for a Cougar family wedding, so she decided to pose as Cougar kin and crash the festivities. Oh, sure, it was deceptive...but what else was a lonely female to do?As for Chas, once he met Amy his senses were reeling. Why, he could tell right away that she was no distant "cousin." But if she was so bent on joining the Cougar clan, Chas knew he could sweet-talk her into becoming a relative the legal way-as his wife!
Impulse & Initiative
by Abigail ReynoldsWhat if ... Instead of disappearing from Elizabeth Bennet's life after she refused his offer of marriage, Mr. Darcy had stayed and tried to change her mind? What if ... Lizzy, as she gets to know Darcy, finds him undeniably attractive and her impulses win out over her sense of propriety? What if ... Madly in love and mutually on fire, their passion anticipates their wedding? In Impulse & Initiative, instead of avoiding Elizabeth after his ill-fated marriage proposal, Mr. Darcy follows her back to her home in Hertfordshire, planning to prove to her he is a changed man and worthy of her love. And little by little, Elizabeth begins to find the man she despised becoming irresistible...
Impulse (The Faces of Evil)
by Debra WebbThe second novel in Debra Webb's internationally bestselling FACES OF EVIL series, for fans of Karen Rose, Katia Lief and Mary Burton.He will hurt those she loves...Special Agent Jess Harris is the only person to have come close to The Player, a terrifying serial killer. And now, as she tries to rebuild her life in her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama - with the offer of promotion and the prospect of love - The Player has other ideas...Until she is his.He is fixated on Jess, on how close she came to catching him and on the terrifying revenge he plans to enact when he finds her. As it becomes clear that he is targeting those closest to her, Jess realises that the only way to save them is to sacrifice herself. But can he be stopped?Jess is determined to protect those she loves and defend her way of life. But will she be strong enough? And how high a price might she have to pay?Catch the rest of the heart-stopping series: Obsession, Power, Rage, Revenge and Ruthless.
Impulse: A Novella (Special Releases Ser.)
by Nora RobertsA woman acting on Impulse enjoys a romantic adventure of self-discovery in this novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.When her predictable path in life leads to dissatisfaction, Rebecca Malone quits her accounting job, sells her belongings, and leaves Philadelphia for Greece. Basking in an environment so different from everything she knows, Rebecca permits herself to enjoy the attentions of Stephen Nickodemus, a restaurant owner more than happy to share the many flavors of Greek culture with her. But when their flirtatious fling grows more serious than either expected, Rebecca must choose either to embrace her new carefree spirit or to accept the true love in her heart.
Impulse: The Faces of Evil Series: Book 2 (Faces of Evil #2)
by Debra WebbHer nightmare isn't over yet . . . The Player is a master in the art of torture and murder. No one had ever gotten close to capturing him until Special Agent Jess Harris targeted him with her relentless determination. Jess's actions may have cost her a job with the bureau, but the Player still wants his vengeance and he'll make Jess pay in ways she never imagined. The first victim is Jess's friend-and the killer won't stop there. With each new death Jess becomes more certain that the only way to stop the Player is to give him what he really wants: her.Chief of Police Dan Burnett is determined to give Jess her confidence and her life back. With an offer on the table, a position as deputy chief of a new division, can Jess risk staying in her hometown and putting those around her in more danger? Or will she walk away to protect everyone she loves-including Dan, who just may want her back in his arms? The stakes are high, and a single impulse will determine who survives the Player's final, deadly game . . . "Compelling main characters and chilling villains elevate Debra Webb's Faces of Evil series into the realm of high-intensity thrillers that readers won't be able to resist." -- New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons"Just when you think Debra Webb can't get any better, she does. OBSESSION is her best work yet. This gritty, edge of your seat, white knuckle thriller is peopled with tough, credible characters and a brilliant plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. Move over Jack Reacher - Jess Harris is comin' to town." -- Cindy Gerard, New York Times best-selling author, award winning author of the Black Ops, Inc. series"Debra Webb's name says it all..."-- Karen Rose
Impulsive
by Jamie HillThe first glimpse of a person, someone so breathtaking it's almost stunning. That heart-stopping moment when gazes lock across a crowded room. Finding the courage to speak over the noisy thrumming of a heartbeat. Feelings so intense, they tend to make one's actions a bit impulsive. Four stories of spicy, sweet, sassy romance. Three Wishes, All That Jazz, Playing With Destiny and High Maintenance. Three Wishes: While visiting Madame Zena’s Mystical Shoppe, Macy Green discovers a dusty old bottle she never imagines could actually be magical. (paranormal romance) All That Jazz: Devon Knight has a secret. He's been watching his neighbor, beautiful Gia Malone, through their apartment windows, every day while he practices his trumpet. (sweet romance) Playing With Destiny: When beautiful witch Calista Canyon discovers the man of her dreams living right next door, she tries everything she can think of, short of magic, to get him to notice her. (paranormal romance) High Maintenance: Deidre North is enjoying a family ski vacation after Christmas, when an accident sidelines her from the slopes with a cast on her leg. (sweet romance)
Impulsive (Men Of Hawaii Ser.)
by HelenKay DimonTrouble In Paradise. . .Katie Long was supposed to be undercover. She was just supposed to watch Deputy Prosecutor Eric Kimura at his ex's wedding and gather intel on his campaign for prosecutor. But he's a lot hotter in person, and the kind of intel they accidentally shared in the hotel bathroom might lose both of them their jobs. Especially since it seems to be a recurring incident. Is it possible for a one-night stand to last ten days? Kimura isn't usually the impulsive type. He's driven, he's ambitious, and he knows what he wants--a respectable future in Hawaii politics. Which means wild half-public sex with a beautiful stranger in a short little caterer's skirt is just tabloid fodder waiting to happen. Conveniently, just as his campaign is coming under attack. Sabotage, media gossip, and an insatiable desire for a woman he just met? If he's not careful, Counselor Kimura might lose all control. . .
Impulsive Bundle with Hot As Hell & Hard As Nails
by Helenkay DimonImpulsive BundleImpulsiveThe ReporterJessica Myers is a spirited freelance journalist who has just caught her biggest break: a feature story on the NFL expansion team, the Columbus Knights. She figures the perfect place to start is by hiding out in the team locker room--until she finds herself trapped inside a jammed locker and running out of air. Now, Jessica has no choice but to reveal her embarrassing predicament to the dazzling Knights' quarterback, Tyler James, who mistakes her for some whacked-out groupie.The QuarterbackTy had enough on his mind worrying about taking the Knights to the playoffs. But then management orders him to pose as the headstrong reporter's lover so that his fellow players will open up to her during interviews. Ty is absolutely furious. Instead of chasing adoring cheerleaders, he's being sidelined by this nosy woman who had the audacity to trespass on sacred team ground and has a knack for putting her two cents in where it doesn't belong.The Big PlayNow, in close quarters, the inescapable attraction between the feisty reporter and the ultimate player is too hot for either to ignore. And soon, the pair discovers they are in desperate danger of losing a game where no rules apply. . .the game of hearts.Hot As HellShe's mad as hell. He's the reason. The desert may not be big enough for both of them...Tell Me More. . . Lexy Stuart is nobody's fool. . .not since she wised up to the fact that her fiancé, Noah Paxton, wasn't just sporting the hardest bod this side of the Ironman competition. No, he was also harboring enough secrets to make a CIA operative blush. Little things he never thought worth mentioning like, oh, a previous marriage. So Lexy gave back the ring--with extreme prejudice--and made sandy tracks straight to a remote desert spa. Problem is, with a man like Noah, a girl can run, but she can't hide. Nor does she particularly want to. . .Alexa Annabeth Stuart. The stuffy name couldn't be less suitable for a woman as fiery and free as Noah's Lexy. And Lexy is his--always will be--the tricky part will be getting her to realize it. Of course, Noah's always up for a challenge. Which is a good thing, since between the crazy heat at this god-forsaken "retreat" and the looks Lexy's shooting him (not to mention the shockwaves he's getting from her hot-pink bikini), winning his ex back could be one dangerous mission. But if Noah doesn't survive it, well, he intends to die a very satisfied man. . . Hard As NailsWhat's better than a man who's good with his hands? Try a trio of hard-bodied hunks who'll be happy to flip your house, your heart. . .and anything else you have in mind. . . This Old House Architect Cole Carruthers's mission is simple--visit his company's latest rehab project and cajole the sweet old lady who once owned it into vacating the premises. But the sultry, sledge-hammer-wielding woman he finds is far from old, nor particularly sweet. For reasons she won't reveal, Aubrey Matheson refuses to leave the house she claims is her birthright. As far as Cole's concerned, there's only one thing to do with this squatter: hunker down with her and discover every single one of her sexy secrets. . .All About AdamThe last meeting tough-as-nails Becky Carter took with sharp-witted, wicked sexy lawyer and real estate rehabber Adam Thomas culminated in a scorching-hot game of kiss-and-run. Becky was the one running, and she's regretted it ever since. Now Adam's back to do some actual business. . .or so he says. If Becky has her way, this weekend of negotiation will speed from boardroom to bedroom--and stay there. . .Man at the DoorAfter finding herself famous for all the wrong reasons, artist Erin McHugh just wants to fix up her house, open her art studio, and settle down out of the spotlight. Then job foreman Ray Hammond walks through her door and Erin recognizes broad-shouldered trouble. Hot, young, and always in the news, Ray is everything Erin wanted to avoid. The challenge is how to resist a guy who can build anything, fix anything--and make Erin feel everything. . .
Impulsive Gamble
by Lynn TurnerFree-lance journalist Abbie Kincaid aimed to ferret out the publicity-shy Oklahoma inventor, Mai Garrett. Then she overheard the elusive Mai mention he needed a long-distance test driver- with himself as passenger! Setting Mai up for her scoop, Abbie impulsively volunteered. And she got the job, unaware that Mai counted on her to win an important bet-against Roxanne, the woman who had doublecrossed him years before. Grudgingly, Abbie found herself captivated by Mai's rugged charms. But he had already been badly hurt once... and now she, too, was betraying his trust.
Impulsos
by Sky Corgan José Roberto Rosado Corrêa FilhoFennel Riegel estava à procura de diversão. Depois de perder seu emprego e acabar tendo que voltar para casa, tudo que ela queria era uma noite para esquecer de tudo nos braços de um encontro aleatória. Alguém tinha outros planos para ela. Quando a noite vai mal, Fennel encontra-se mais estressada do que ela estava antes. Trent Stevens é o homem dos sonhos e dos pesadelos de Fennel. Ele apareceu para salvá-la de si mesma e, em seguida, desapareceu sem deixar vestígios, deixando Fennel confusa e mentalmente marcada. Quando ele ressurge para salvar o dia novamente, ela não consegue descobrir se ele é bom ou ruim. Tudo o que ela sabe é que há uma escuridão sobre ele que a intriga. Esta é a parte um de uma série de três partes.
Impulsos - Parte 2
by Sky Corgan José Roberto Rosado Corrêa FilhoEsta é a segunda parte de Impulsos, uma série de romance escuro pela autora best-seller do USA Today, Sky Corgan. Trent Stevens tem Fennel tão desorientada que ela não sabe se ela está indo ou vindo. Em um encontro inesperado em seu escritório ela questiona se a relação deles passou de profissional para pessoal. Quando ele começa a dar-lhe a indiferença, rapidamente se torna evidente que as coisas não são o que parecem. Ele joga um perigoso jogo de vai-e-vem com ambas as emoções e corpo dela. Enquanto ele diz a ela para ficar longe, suas ações falam o contrário. Fennel está muito intrigada para desistir de Trent. Há uma sensualidade escura sobre ele que ela ansiava experimentar. Mas quando ele finalmente a deixa entrar, o que ele mostra a ela está muito além de qualquer coisa que ela poderia ter imaginado.
Impulsos - Parte 2
by Sky Corgan José Roberto Rosado Corrêa FilhoEsta é a segunda parte de Impulsos, uma série de romance escuro pela autora best-seller do USA Today, Sky Corgan. Trent Stevens tem Fennel tão desorientada que ela não sabe se ela está indo ou vindo. Em um encontro inesperado em seu escritório ela questiona se a relação deles passou de profissional para pessoal. Quando ele começa a dar-lhe a indiferença, rapidamente se torna evidente que as coisas não são o que parecem. Ele joga um perigoso jogo de vai-e-vem com ambas as emoções e corpo dela. Enquanto ele diz a ela para ficar longe, suas ações falam o contrário. Fennel está muito intrigada para desistir de Trent. Há uma sensualidade escura sobre ele que ela ansiava experimentar. Mas quando ele finalmente a deixa entrar, o que ele mostra a ela está muito além de qualquer coisa que ela poderia ter imaginado.
Impulsos - Série Completa
by Sky Corgan José Roberto Rosado Corrêa FilhoParte um: Fennel Riegel estava à procura de diversão. Depois de perder seu emprego e acabar tendo que voltar para casa, tudo que ela queria era uma noite para esquecer de tudo nos braços de um encontro aleatória. Alguém tinha outros planos para ela. Quando a noite vai mal, Fennel encontra-se mais estressada do que ela estava antes. Trent Stevens é o homem dos sonhos e dos pesadelos de Fennel. Ele apareceu para salvá-la de si mesma e, em seguida, desapareceu sem deixar vestígios, deixando Fennel confusa e mentalmente marcada. Quando ele ressurge para salvar o dia novamente, ela não consegue descobrir se ele é bom ou ruim. Tudo o que ela sabe é que há uma escuridão sobre ele que a intriga. Parte dois: Trent Stevens tem Fennel tão desorientada que ela não sabe se ela está indo ou vindo. Em um encontro inesperado em seu escritório ela questiona se a relação deles passou de profissional para pessoal. Quando ele começa a dar-lhe a indiferença, rapidamente se torna evidente que as coisas não são o que parecem. Ele joga um perigoso jogo de vai-e-vem com ambas as emoções e corpo dela. Enquanto ele diz a ela para ficar longe, suas ações falam o contrário. Fennel está muito intrigada para desistir de Trent. Há uma sensualidade escura sobre ele que ela ansiava experimentar. Mas quando ele finalmente a deixa entrar, o que ele mostra a ela está muito além de qualquer coisa que ela poderia ter imaginado. Parte três: Um caso de amor tumultuado com seu chefe deixou Fennel Riegel se sentindo completamente destruída. Tudo que ela quer fazer é fugir do homem que jogou sua confiança de volta em seu rosto. Mas ficar longe dele é mais fácil falar do que fazer quando ele parece estar em uma acalorada perseguição. Depois de encontrar um novo emprego e se instalar em sua própria casa, Fennel pensou que a sua vida estava finalmente voltando ao normal. Mas Trent Stevens tem outros plano
Impulsos: La Serie Completa
by Sky CorganParte Uno: Fennel Riegel estaba buscando pasar un buen rato. Después de perder su trabajo y teniendo que volver a mudarse a la casa de su madre, todo lo que quiere es una noche para olvidarse de ella misma en los brazos de un ligue aleatorio. Sin embargo, alguien tiene otros planes para ella. Cuando la noche va mal, Fennel se encuentra más estresada de lo que estaba antes. Trent Stevens es a la vez el hombre de sus sueños y sus pesadillas. Él se abalazó para rescatarla de sí misma y luego desapareció sin dejar rastro, dejando a Fennel condundida y mentalmente marcada. Cuando resurge para salvar el día nuevamente, ella no puede descifrar si es bueno o malo. Todo lo que sabe es que hay una oscuridad en él que la intriga. Parte Dos: Trent Stevens tiene a Fennel tan de cabeza que no sabe si va o si viene. Una cita inesperada en su oficina la hace cuestionarse si su relación a pasado de lo profesional a lo personal. Cuando él comienza a darle la ley del hielo, eso rápidamente hace notar que las cosas no son lo que parecen. Él juega un peligroso juego de tira y jala tanto con sus emociones como con su cuerpo. Mientras que él le dice que se aleje, sus acciones hablan lo contrario. Fennel está demasiado intrigada para darse por vencida con Trent. Hay una oscura sensualidad en él que ella anhela experimentar. Pero cuando finalmente él la deja entrar, lo que le muestra está mucho más allá de cualquier cosa que ella podría haber imaginado. Parte Tres: Una tumultosa historia de amor con su jefe ha dejado a Fennel Riegel sintiéndose completamente destruida. Todo lo que quiere hacer es alejarse del hombre le arrojó su confianza a la cara. Sin embargo, alejarse de él es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo cuando él parece estar en una caliente persecución. Después de encontrar un nuevo trabajo y establecerse en un lugar propio, Fennel cree que su vida finalmente ha vuelto a la normalidad. Sin embargo, Trent
Impía y Mortal
by Ml Binelli ZaidaDescripción del Libro: Una propuesta. Una víctima. Un matrimonio arreglado para encubrir un abuso. Masonería, Incesto, la Santa Inquisición y un viaje hacia el Nuevo Mundo pavimentan el camino de una mujer que es Impía y Mortal para todos quienes la rodean. En el Portugal del siglo 18, Bárbara es forzada a un matrimonio con un desconocido para encubrir una injuria. De manera inteligente y planificada, Ella se convierte en el verdugo de todos quienes la perjudicaron. Parte entonces hacia Nueva Orleans hacia una nueva vida con el marido que le impusieron, pero que se convirtió en su cómplice al estar fascinado por ella. Pero una pasión no planeada alterará su camino. Cuando matar se hace fácil, se abre el camino hacia el Abismo. Bárbara es una fuerza de la naturaleza. Quien no se doblega ante ella es destruido.
In 27 Days
by Alison GervaisHadley Jamison is shocked when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, has committed suicide. She didn’t know the quiet, reserved guy very well, but that doesn’t stop her from feeling there was something she could have done to help him. Hoping to find some sense of closure, Hadley attends Archer’s funeral. There, Hadley is approached by a man who calls himself Death and offers her a deal. If Hadley accepts, she will be sent back 27 days in time to prevent Archer from killing himself. But when Hadley agrees to Death’s terms and goes back to right the past, she quickly learns her mission is harder than she ever could have known.Hadley soon discovers Archer’s reasons for being alone, and Archer realizes that having someone to confide in isn’t as bad as he’d always thought. But when a series of dangerous accidents starts pushing them apart, Hadley must decide whether she is ready to risk everything—including her life—to keep Archer safe.From award-winning Wattpad author Alison Gervais (HonorInTheRain) comes In 27 Days, a story of redemption, first love, and the strength it takes to change the future.
In A Gilded Cage (Molly Murphy Mystery #8)
by Rhys Bowen[From the back cover:] "thrilling historical events with truly beguiling characters under the most mysterious circumstances ... In a Gilded Cage Easter Sunday 1918, and Irish immigrant Molly Murphy has agreed to march down Fifth Avenue with tin. sign-wielding suffragettes from Vassar--a civil act of protest that lands her in jail. Molly's betrothed, Police Captain Daniel Sullivan, manages to spring her from the clink, though his hands are full dealing with Chinese opium gangs. But as soon as she's free, Molly marches straight into trouble again. Two of the Vassar alumni need Molly's help as a private investigator. One believes her uncle is cheating her out of an inheritance; the other suspects her husband is cheating with other women. And when one of the clients dies--presumably from influenza, which is sweeping the city--Molly takes to the streets once more. Not to win the right for women to vote, but to reveal the wrongs of some very evil men ..." Catch up on all of the investigations of a feisty Irish immigrant in early twentieth century New York City. The historic atmosphere is diverse and accurate and though Molly enjoys her independence and is out to prove women are capable of running a business, she has a soft spot for Daniel, a police captain who loves her, but not reliably. Look for #1 Murphy's Law, #2 Death of Riley, #3 For the Love of Mike, #4 In Like Flynn, #5 Oh Danny Boy, #6 In Dublin's Fair City, #7 Tell Me Pretty Maiden, with #9 The last Illusion, to be added soon. The ten books in the Evan Evans series, also by Rhys Bowen, about a constable in a mountainous Welsh town, are also in the collection.
In A Holidaze
by Christina LaurenLove Actually meets Groundhog Day in this magical holiday romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners. <p><p>It's the most wonderful time of the year…but not for Maelyn Jones. She's living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favourite place in the world—the snowy cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born. <p><p>Mentally melting down as she drives away for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, everything goes black… <p><p>When Mae gasps awake, she's back on an airplane, beginning the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop—and finally get her true love under the mistletoe. <p><p>Jam-packed with yuletide cheer, an unforgettable cast of characters, and Christina Lauren's trademark hilarious hijinks, this swoon-worthy romantic read will make you believe in the power of wishes and the magic of the holidays.
In A Holidaze: Love Actually meets Groundhog Day in this heartwarming holiday romance. . .
by Christina Lauren'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach ReadLove Actually meets Groundhog Day in this magical holiday romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners.It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . but not for Maelyn Jones. She's living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favourite place in the world - the snowy cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born. Mentally melting down as she drives away for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, everything goes black . . . When Mae gasps awake, she's back on an airplane, beginning the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop - and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.Jam-packed with yuletide cheer, an unforgettable cast of characters, and Christina Lauren's trademark hilarious hijinks, this swoon-worthy romantic read will make you believe in the power of wishes and the magic of the holidays.Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren:'A romantic explosion of holiday joy that will have readers drunk on its feel-good vibes quicker than a cup of eggnog' Entertainment Weekly'An absolutely dazzling holiday romance: clever and cozy and deliciously sexy, with a cast of characters and a spirit-of-the-season lesson you won't soon forget' Kate Clayborn, author of Love Lettering'Witty and downright hilarious . . . a perfect feel-good romantic comedy' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient'Pure joy' Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal'A sexy, hilarious rom-com . . . Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Sally Thorne' Booklist'Will we ever stop falling in love with Christina Lauren's fictional men? The answer to this is HECK NO' Fangirlish
In A Summer Season (Virago Modern Classics #3)
by Elizabeth TaylorIn a Summer Season is one of Elizabeth Taylor's finest novels in which, in a moving and powerful climax, she reveals love to be the thing it is: beautiful, often funny, and sometimes tragic.'You taste of rain', he said, kissing her. 'People say I married her for her money', he thought contentedly, and for the moment was full of the self-respect that loving her had given him.Kate Heron is a wealthy, charming widow who marries, much to the disapproval of friends and neighbours, a man ten years her junior: the attractive, feckless Dermot. Then comes the return of Kate's old friend Charles - intelligent, kind and now widowed, with his beautiful young daughter. Kate watches happily as their two families are drawn together, finding his presence reassuringly familiar, but slowly she becomes aware of subtle undercurrents that begin to disturb the calm surface of their friendship. Before long, even she cannot ignore the gathering storm . . .
In All the Wrong Places
by Arden ForrestSamantha struggles to maintain her life as a respected member of society in a small town, while desperately seeking a female lover. Barry, Sam’s husband and best friend, encourages her to explore and fulfill her dreams and desires, until Sam meets Valerie.Valerie is everything Sam is not. Sam quickly succumbs to Valerie’s sexual magnetism, tumbling into a volatile weekend relationship with hard core, aggressive Valerie. Soon, Sam’s life spins out of control. Barry spends more and more weekends alone with her children, while Sam gets drawn into Valerie’s unsavory lifestyle.Sam is determined to fit Valerie into her life, but unable to recognize Valerie’s destructive behavior. If Sam can’t find the love and peace she’s looking for with Valerie, where will she go?
In Another Life
by Julie Christine JohnsonShe has fallen for a man who shouldn't existHistorian Lia Carrer has finally returned to southern France, determined to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. But instead of finding solace in the region's quiet hills and medieval ruins, she falls in love with Raoul, a man whose very existence challenges everything she knows about life-and about her husband's death. As Raoul reveals the story of his past to Lia, she becomes entangled in the echoes of an ancient murder, resulting in a haunting and suspenseful journey that reminds Lia that the dead may not be as far from us as we think. Steeped in the rich history and romantic landscape of rural France, In Another Life is a story of love that conquers time, and the lost loves that haunt us all.