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Portrait of a Lover
by Julianne MacleanA picture of deception . . . Annabelle Lawson knew nothing about the breathtaking stranger she met on the train--only that he'd make an ideal model for the budding young artist . . . and that she desired him more than she believed possible. But after she'd been seduced, she learned that she'd also been betrayed. The man she thought she loved was really Magnus Wallis--a scoundrel like his father before him, the loathed cousin of Annabelle's benefactor, the honorable Earl of Whitby. A landscape of love . . . No longer the naively romantic girl who would tumble for a rogue, Annabelle cannot avoid a reunion with the despicable Magnus, who wants to include her portraits in his new London gallery. She means to show him her coldest face--but upon seeing him again, her every intention melts from the heat of his touch. It is clear that Magnus still burns with love for her. But is he still the villain he once was, or can he be reformed into a man Annabelle can dare to love?
Portrait of a Married Woman: A Novel
by Sally MandelA dissatisfied wife is tempted by another man in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of Out of the Blue: &“A wonderful writer&” (Luanne Rice, author of The Secret Language of Sisters). After seventeen years of marriage, Maggie Hollander seems like she has it all. Her husband, Matthew, still loves her deeply, and two irrepressible children complete the picture-perfect family in their elegant New York apartment. But at thirty-eight, Maggie has questions about herself that grow deeper and more disturbing. Once a promising artist, she decides to return to art class in search of answers. It is there she meets a sculptor who rekindles her talent—and her passion. David Golden will expose Maggie to a tenderness that is as liberating as it is dangerous, and will carry her toward an unforeseen choice . . . &“A living, breathing portrait of a truly contemporary woman . . . A lovely read.&” —Barbara Taylor Bradford, New York Times–bestselling author of Voice of the Heart
Portrait of a Scandal
by Annie BurrowsHE HAS TAKEN HER TO HEAVEN, HELL AND BACK AGAIN... Her heart and hope long since shattered, Amethyst Dalby is content with her life as an independent woman. With wealth of her own, and no one to answer to, she is free to live as she pleases. Until a trip to Paris throws her into contact with the one man who still has a hold over her-the bitter but still devastatingly sensual Nathan Harcourt! Living as an artist, this highborn gentleman has been brought low by scandal-and he is determined to show Amethyst that life is much more fun if you walk on the dark side.... "A beautiful, poignant, sensual story." -RT Book Reviews on A Countess by Christmas
Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women #3)
by Evie Dunmore'Anyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar' Cosmopolitan'Pulls on every heartstring: perfection' Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author'Excellent' Jodi Picoult, No.1 New York Times bestselling authorGoing toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do?London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life:1. Acclaim as an artist2. A noble cause3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentlemanWhy then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now she's stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions . . .When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie might be the key to finally setting his political plans in motion. Driven by an old desire for revenge, he has no room for his new wife's apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her.But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything - as long as she is prepared to lose her heart.Why readers love Evie Dunmore . . . 'Electric chemistry, witty dialogue and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel' Chanel Cleeton'A unique intersection of history, romance, and women's rights . . . a spot where I could happily stay forever' Jodi Picoult'Evie Dunmore is a phenomenon!' Anna Campbell'Swoonworthy romance' Eva Leigh'Dazzles and reminds us all why we fell in love with historical romance' Julia London'Simply superb! Evie Dunmore will wow you' Gaelen Foley'Dunmore creates pure magic with this charming, romantic novel' Jennifer Probst'An absolute triumph and a joy to read' Roshani Chokshi'Evie Dunmore is my favourite historical romance author!' Stephanie Marie Thornton
Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women #3)
by Evie Dunmore'Anyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar' Cosmopolitan'Pulls on every heartstring: perfection' Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author'Excellent' Jodi Picoult, No.1 New York Times bestselling authorGoing toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do?London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life:1. Acclaim as an artist2. A noble cause3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentlemanWhy then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now she's stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions . . .When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie might be the key to finally setting his political plans in motion. Driven by an old desire for revenge, he has no room for his new wife's apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her.But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything - as long as she is prepared to lose her heart.Why readers love Evie Dunmore . . . 'Electric chemistry, witty dialogue and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel' Chanel Cleeton'A unique intersection of history, romance, and women's rights . . . a spot where I could happily stay forever' Jodi Picoult'Evie Dunmore is a phenomenon!' Anna Campbell'Swoonworthy romance' Eva Leigh'Dazzles and reminds us all why we fell in love with historical romance' Julia London'Simply superb! Evie Dunmore will wow you' Gaelen Foley'Dunmore creates pure magic with this charming, romantic novel' Jennifer Probst'An absolute triumph and a joy to read' Roshani Chokshi'Evie Dunmore is my favourite historical romance author!' Stephanie Marie Thornton
Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women #3)
by Evie DunmoreOne of Marie Claire&’s most anticipated romances of 2021!One of Cosmopolitan's most anticipated fall books of 2021!A BuzzFeed Best Summer Read of 2021! Going toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do? London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life:1. Acclaim as an artist. 2. A noble cause.3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentleman.Why then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone, whose murky past and ruthless business practices strike fear in the hearts of Britain's peerage? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now she's stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions....When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie might be the key to finally setting long-harbored political plans in motion. Driven by an old desire for revenge, he has no room for his new wife's apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her.But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything--as long as she is prepared to lose her heart.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman: A Novel
by Vanora BennettHidden identities, rising political and religious tension, sensual awakening, and artistic vision come together in Vanora Bennett’s luminous and absorbing historical novel of Tudor England reminiscent of the works of Phillipa Gregory, Sarah Dunant, and Tracy Chevalier.1527. A dark curtain has fallen across Europe. Martin Luther’s break with the Vatican has led to civil war and artistic censorship, forcing the renowned portraitist Hans Holbein the Younger to flee to the safety of Tudor England. Under the patronage of one of Henry VIII’s most trusted and brilliant advisors, Sir Thomas More, Holbein painted two portraits of the More family over the course of five years. Though nearly identical, the second is different. Why? And what do these subtle differences mean?In this sweeping epic, Vanora Bennett uses these two pictures to weave a wondrously imagined tale of Tudor England, witnessed through the eyes of Meg, More’s intelligent and headstrong young ward. Set against the turmoil, intrigue, and tragedy of Henry VIII’s court, Portrait of an Unknown Woman is the story of a woman torn between two remarkable yet radically different men—one she will love, the other she will marry. It also the story of a country torn apart by fanaticism, corruption, and the desires of a headstrong king. Rich with colorful detail, full of vibrant characters drawn from the pages of history, this magnificent novel hails the arrival of a visionary new writer and is sure to become one of the most talked about books of the year.
Portraits
by Stef Ann HolmFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Stef Ann Holm, "Portraits is a treasure of love and life that will make you laugh and cry and, above all, feel the true joy in reading a good romance" (Rendezvous magazine).The only woman photographer in Eternity, Colorado, or just about anywhere else, Leah Kirkland longs to be famous. Her dream of studying in a renowned Italian academy precludes traditional courting. But that doesn't mean she's averse to romance with a free spirit like herself. Men don't intimidate her, though nothing prepares Leah for the purely physical attraction she feels for Wyatt Holloway, the stranger in town... Wyatt Holloway had been an outlaw in his youth, and he'd done hard time to pay for it. Now he's looking for gold he'd stashed in Eternity nearly two decades before. Instead he discovers a treasure he wants more than money--Leah Kirkland. Having known notoriety, Wyatt would be content to lead a quiet life on a ranch with Leah as his wife. But her big-city ideas contradict his plan, especially when she discovers that a bullet from his own gun may have murdered her mother long ago...
Portraiture and British Gothic Fiction: The Rise of Picture Identification, 1764–1835
by Kamilla ElliottExamples from British writers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries show how portraits became a new mode of identity for the middle class.Traditionally, kings and rulers were featured on stamps and money, the titled and affluent commissioned busts and portraits, and criminals and missing persons appeared on wanted posters. British writers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, however, reworked ideas about portraiture to promote the value and agendas of the ordinary middle classes. According to Kamilla Elliott, our current practices of "picture identification" (driver’s licenses, passports, and so on) are rooted in these late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century debates.Portraiture and British Gothic Fiction examines ways writers such as Horace Walpole, Ann Radcliffe, Mary Shelley, and C. R. Maturin as well as artists, historians, politicians, and periodical authors dealt with changes in how social identities were understood and valued in British culture—specifically, who was represented by portraits and how they were represented as they vied for social power.Elliott investigates multiple aspects of picture identification: its politics, epistemologies, semiotics, and aesthetics, and the desires and phobias that it produces. Her extensive research not only covers Gothic literature’s best-known and most studied texts but also engages with more than 100 Gothic works in total, expanding knowledge of first-wave Gothic fiction as well as opening new windows into familiar work.
Posdata: Muy cerca de ti
by Luciana V. SuárezDe la amistad al amor solo hay una carta de distancia. Millie y Declan se conocieron por primera vez cuando ella tenía nueve años y él diez, pero no fue de una manera convencional, sino a través de cartas. Así forjaron una relación de amistad que se mantuvo año tras año, primero por correspondencia epistolar y, posteriormente, a través de la tecnológica. A pesar de vivir en el mismo pueblo y de cruzarse en varias ocasiones, jamás se hablaron. En la actualidad, Millie tiene veinticinco años, vive en Nueva York y hace un año terminó de forma abrupta su relación con Declan. Desde entonces se siente miserable por ello. Sin embargo, cuando una situación familiar la obliga a regresar a su pueblo, comienza a ver a Declan en varios lugares, y sabe que no será capaz de permanecer alejada de él por mucho más tiempo...
Pose (The Art of Kink #1)
by Becca Jameson Paige MichaelsPose is a rerelease of the first book in The Art of Kink series. No changes have been made to the original text.Ten years of being Julian Turner’s submissive and Morgan isn’t sure she’s any closer to understanding the man she fell for after graduation. They have built a picturesque life for themselves, Julian as an advertising executive and Morgan as the executive director for a non-profit arts education center called the Loft. Morgan is deeply proud of the woman she’s become. But even in their play, in the games of dominance and submission they explore, Morgan knows Julian is holding himself back.Julian doesn’t want his beautiful submissive to be tainted by the darkness that lurks just beneath the surface. He’s spent years building himself into the Dom he’s certain Morgan wants, hiding his deepest desires in order to maintain their relationship. But when Morgan pushes him too far, asking for something he’s afraid to give, Julian’s carefully stacked house of cards begins to topple.Torn between the safety of what they know and the desire to go deeper than they ever have, Julian and Morgan must reveal their long-held secrets and re-examine what it means to trust another person, body and soul.Warning: This book depicts the darker side of BDSM and includes play that could push some reader’s boundaries. While everything is safe, sane, and consensual, the D/s relationship is intense.
Poser
by Marley GibsonI'm Chai Devareaux. By day, I'm your average senior at Miami's South Beach High. I love hanging with my friends at the beach, and I work hard to keep up my grades so I can get in Columbia University in the fall. But every afternoon and night? I transform into the model in front of the camera with the smoky eyes, perfectly styled hair, and fitted designer clothes.I'm the girl in all the hottest clubs where the beautiful people frequent and the fashion photographers gather. I'm the girl who everyone else wants to be. The problem is it's not my dream. I want to be a doctor.But try telling that to my mother, 80's supermodel icon, Claire-Ann Devareaux, a hard-living, hard-loving plastic surgery addict who's still chasing what's left of the limelight. And it makes my life a living headache. Even hooking up with hot teen supermodel Ty Willingham hands me more challenges than ever.Yeah, I might look like I have it made, but it's just the role I play.I'm such a poser.
Poseída por un Vampiro (Corazones Inmortales de San Francisco #4)
by Susan GriscomDescripción Poseen el poder de hacer sus sueños realidad, pero no será fácil. Preston Knight -Elvis para sus amigos- ama ser un vampiro. La noche en que se convirtió fue el primer paso para que se volvies el tipo de hombre que siempre esperó ser. Ahora, es una estrella de rock. ¿Qué podría ser mejor? Sin embargo, lo único que haría que su mundo estuviera completo está fuera de su alcance. La mujer que anhela tiene algunos importantes secretos y a pesar de que sabe que lo quiere tanto como él a ella, no le da entrada. Lily Grey nunca pidió ser convertida en vampira. La elección fue tomada hace eones, y las cosas nunca mejoraron. Ahora se encuentra vendiendo drogas en las calles de San Francisco y haciendo el papel de esposa devota de un vampiro posesivo y sádico con delirios de grandeza. Pero la familia lo es todo para Lily y está dispuesta a sacrificarlo todo por ella... incluso su única oportunidad de ser feliz con el extremadamente sexy vampiro que le enciende el corazón. Cuando una noche de pasión abre la puerta a un siglo de secretos por revelar, Lily y Preston deben luchar no sólo por lo que creen sino también por lo que aman.
Posh Doc Claims His Bride
by Anne FraserWhen Meagan starts her stint as a doctor on Scotland's Western Isles, the last person she expects to see is the man who broke her heart six years earlier, Dr. Cameron Stuart. Or, as the locals know him, Lord Grimsay!Meagan is still reeling from that discovery when she finds out that not only is Cameron a lord, he's also a single father! In the past Cameron was forced to do his duty. Now fate has given him a chance to follow his heart and build a life with Meagan. But will she agree to be the new Lady Grimsay?
Posh Doc, Society Wedding
by Joanna NeilThe return of Glenmuir's handsome laird causes quite a stir in the small Highland community. Ross Buchanan will have to work hard to win over the locals, especially Dr. Izzy McKinnon. Though her heart melts with each stolen kiss, Izzy knows that Ross is the one man she can't fall for...Avoiding Ross is easier said than done, especially as they have to work together. But this New Year's Glenmuir Castle is set for a celebration to remember--Izzy has won Ross's heart, and he's determined to make her his New Year bride!
Posh Docs Bundle
by Kim Lawrence Sarah Morgan Kate HardyHandsome, sexy, eligible-- love is just a heartbeat away with the Posh Docs bundle! Includes Her Baby Secret by Kim Lawrence, The Greek Children's Doctor by Sarah Morgan, Her Honorable Playboy by Kate Hardy, and Sheikh Surgeon by Meredith Webber.
Position 69
by J. M. SnyderIt's been a few years since Matt diLorenzo gave his lover Vic Braunson a copy of The Kama Sutra for Gay Men, which doubled as a handy reference guide to the superpowers Vic got every time they made love. The book is well-worn and scribbled in, and the guys haven't seen it in years. But there's one position they never got around to really trying out ...Vic tries not to bring a bad day at work home with him, but Matty can be persistent. Once he uncovers what's bothering Vic, Matt does his best to make his lover forget about everything but him.But Vic is still moody the next morning, and when he returns to work, one thing after another gets him hot under the collar. His foul mood simmers all day.Then he hits the gym after work, and his anger bursts into flames when someone makes the move on his guy. Will Matt be able to put out the fire before anyone gets hurt?
Positive I.D.
by Kathleen LongWhen he learned his very own daughter had gone missing, agent Will Connor instructed his covert team, the Body Hunters, to stop at nothing to find the girl--and it forced him to reunite with his "widow," Maggie. Although Maggie's anger was evident, so was the passion that had always existed between them. With the clock ticking, finding their daughter was top priority, but rekindling what he'd once shared with Maggie was critical to their future. Suddenly "till death do us part" had a whole new meaning, for nothing else would tear him away from his family a second time around.
Positive Resistance (Work Out Series)
by Andrew GreyA Work Out StoryBlobby Bobby and Lane the Pain. A thousand years ago, Lane spent his time in high school tormenting Robert Stephen Phillips to the point of tears. Stephen thought he'd left all of that behind, including his extra weight and his horrid nickname, when he came out to his parents. But now Stephen's been transferred back to his hometown and will once again have to face his disapproving parents and childhood nemesis. Imagine Stephen's surprise when Lane turns out to have changed from school bully to persistent, attentive suitor. If Lane the Pain can hear Stephen's most painful of intimate details and still want to pursue a relationship, is it possible that Stephen can reconnect with the family that turned on him years ago?
Positively Pippa (The Ghost Falls Series #1)
by Sarah Hegger“Sarah Hegger's voice is rich and witty and in a word, addictive.” --Terri OsburnFrom author Sarah Hegger comes an exciting new series set in small-town Utah, where secrets don’t keep for long—and love turns up in the most unexpected places.For Pippa Turner there’s only one place to go when her life self-destructs on national TV—home to Ghost Falls, and her heavily perfumed, overly dramatic, but supremely loving grandmother, Philomene. If anyone will understand how Pippa’s hit makeover show was sabotaged by her vengeful ex, it’s Phi. But she’s not the only one who’s happy to see her—and Pippa can’t help but wonder if Matt Evans, her gorgeous high-school crush turned Phi’s contractor, is game for a steamy close-up…Matt owes his whole career to Phi and her constant demands to embellish the gothically ridiculous house he built for her. Getting to see red-headed, red-hot Pippa is a bonus, especially now that she’s no longer the troublesome teenager he remembers. He’s willing to stay behind the scenes while she gives her own life a much-needed makeover, but not forever. As far as he’s concerned, their connection is too electric to ignore. And the chance to build something lasting between them—before she can high-tail it back to Hollywood—is going to the top of his to-do list…Praise for Sarah Hegger and her Willow Park Romance series“Hegger offers a breath of fresh air in the romance genre.” --RT Book Reviews“Hegger’s characters have real chemistry, especially in the bedroom.” --Publishers Weekly
Positively, Penelope
by Pepper BashamThe world could do with a little more kindness and positivity and random acts of singing, don&’t you think?Dear Reader, My name is Penelope, and while I may not be a real-life princess, I&’ve been told I possess a certain fairy-tale heroine quality. I wield optimism as my weapon of choice, don amazing shoes and vintage hats whenever possible, and speak in musical references. All of which perfectly qualifies me to succeed in my new role as a marketing intern at the historic Darling House theater on the island of Skymar.Only . . . it seems this internship position is going to be a LOT bigger than I thought. The Gray family, who owns the theater, has been stuck in a rut of darkness ever since the loss of their matriarchs. Now all that&’s left is a dying theater, a reclusive grandfather, three siblings, and an adorable seven-year-old girl who desperately needs some pixie-dust magic.So that&’s what this story is about. My plans to save the theater! (Plans that, somehow, keep being stolen by a local competitor.) And an anonymous online theater troupe. And two single brothers who may be vying for this American girl&’s heart . . . until they&’re not (or maybe they just want me for my ideas too). And a dream job offer that will require me to make a truly heart-wrenching decision. I may not excel at finishing stories, but I promise to see this one through to its happily ever after.Positively,Penelope&“What do you get when you combine a lovable heroine with characters who have mastered the art of witty banter? A charming read.&” —Sheila Roberts, USA TODAY bestselling authorWitty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary romanceA sweet, kisses-only romanceAn epistolary novel written mostly in emails and textsStand-alone novel, but a companion to Authentically, IzzyBook length: approximately 110,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Posseduta da un vampiro (Cuori Immortali di San Francisco #4)
by Susan GriscomPreston Knight-Elvis ai suoi amici-ama essere un vampiro. La notte in cui è stato trasformato è stato il primo passo per diventare il tipo di uomo che ha sempre sperato di essere. Ora, è una rock star. Cosa potrebbe esserci di meglio? Ma l'unica cosa che renderebbe il suo mondo completo è proprio fuori portata. La donna che desidera ha dei seri segreti, e nonostante lui sappia che lo vuole tanto quanto lui, non lo lascia entrare. Lily Grey non ha mai chiesto di essere un vampiro. La scelta è stata presa da lei eoni fa, e le cose non sono mai migliorate. Ora, si ritrova a spacciare droga per le strade di San Francisco e a fare la parte di una moglie affettuosa con un vampiro possessivo e sadico con manie di grandezza. Ma la famiglia significa tutto per Lily, ed è disposta a sacrificare tutto per questo... anche la sua unica possibilità di felicità con il sexy-as-sin vampiro che imposta il suo cuore in fiamme. Quando una notte di passione apre le porte a un secolo di segreti da svelare, Lily e Preston devono lottare non solo per quello in cui credono, ma anche per quello che amano.
Possess
by Laura Marie AltomElla Patton and Liam Stone return in the breathtaking conclusion to Laura Marie Altom's Shamed series, the steamy, contentious love affair that began in Control. Will you marry me? Those four little words should be a dream come true. But for Ella Patton, they're the start of a waking nightmare. For despite the insatiable desire she feels for Liam Stone, marriage is out of the question--divorcing her abusive husband, Blaine, would be too dangerous to even contemplate. Besides, Ella couldn't ask for anything more than the life she and Liam share: a scalding hot passion that's totally outside the bounds of "I do." Liam has hit a brick wall. His fortune can't buy Ella's freedom from the oppressive monster the law recognizes as her husband. Blaine will take any opportunity to bring Ella back under his authority, no doubt exacting a terrible revenge as punishment for nearly slipping away. But Liam has a force greater than money and influence on his side: Ella's love. She sparks his most unstoppable determination--and ignites pleasures that no man should be able to possess.
Possessed
by Stephanie DoyleCassandra Allen's gift is so uncanny that even the skeptical police now consult her on murder investigations. But when she's called in to investigate a rash of serial murders, her mind is assaulted by a terrifying being from beyond....Cass believes the evil force attempting to possess her is involved in the killings. But how? Then she meets Malcolm McDonough, brother of the first victim. He's successful, attractive, unsettling...and he doesn't believe that Cass hears the dead. Yet even as Malcolm denies her claims, he is counting on Cass to lead them to the killer.Because all the victims have one thing in common—her.
Possessed by Passion
by Brenda JacksonThey're discovering the healing powers of passion Burned-by-love architect Hunter McKay came home to Phoenix to open her own firm, not rekindle her fleeting high school romance with playboy Tyson Steele. But when she runs into the sexy surgeon at a nightclub-and he unleashes that legendary Steele charm-Hunter fears she's headed straight for heartbreak once again. Tyson hasn't forgotten the one who got away. A weeklong fling should be just enough to get the sultry beauty out of his system for good, even if he has to let Hunter set the ground rules. But the rules are suddenly changing for the no-strings bachelor. Can Tyson convince this sensual woman that he's the real deal-that they deserve a second chance together?