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The Cleaner of Chartres
by Salley Vickers'A lovely book . . . wise at heart and filled with colourful characters' Joanne Harris, author of ChocolatSalley Vickers, the top ten bestselling author of Miss Garnet's Angel and Dancing Backwards, returns with The Cleaner of Chartres, a perfect book club book, for readers who loved Joanne Harris's Chocolat. There is something special about the ancient cathedral of Chartres, with its mismatched spires, astonishing stained glass and strange labyrinth. And there is something special too about Agnès Morel, the mysterious woman who is to be found cleaning it each morning. No one quite knows where she came from - not the diffident Abbé Paul, who discovered her one morning twenty years ago, sleeping in the north porch; nor lonely Professor Jones, whose chaotic existence she helps to organise; nor Philippe Nevers, whose neurotic sister and newborn child she cares for; nor even the irreverent young restorer, Alain Fleury, who works alongside her each day and whose attention she catches with her tawny eyes, her colourful clothes and elusive manner. And yet everyone she encounters would surely agree that she is subtly transforming their lives, even if they couldn't quite say how. But with a chance meeting in the cathedral one day, the spectre of Agnès' past returns, provoking malicious rumours from the prejudiced Madame Beck and her gossipy companion Madame Picot. As the hearsay grows uglier, Agnès is forced to confront her history, and the mystery of her origins finally unfolds. The Cleaner of Chartres is a compelling story of darkness and light; of traumatic loss and second chances. Told with a sparkling wit and captivating charm, but infused throughout with deeper truths, it speaks of the power of love and mercy to transform the tragedies of the past. 'Subtle and utterly joyous. . . a contemporary moral and psychological drama every bit as absorbing as Miss Garnet's Angel' Sunday Times'A magical and at times sinister story about love, loss, secrets and forgiveness . . . with Chocolat-type charm' Scotland on Sunday 'If you're looking for a book to take you by surprise, Salley Vickers' latest is the perfect choice' PsychologiesSalley Vickers is the author of the word-of-mouth top 10 bestseller Miss Garnet's Angel and several other bestselling novels including Mr Golightly's Holiday, The Other Side of You and Dancing Backwards as well as a collection of short stories Aphrodite's Hat. She has worked as a cleaner, a dancer, a university teacher of literature and a psychoanalyst and is an Impac award winning novelist. She is currently a RLF fellow at Newnham College Cambridge and she divides her time between Cambridge and London.
The Cleaning Job
by Charlotte Forsdick Pea JungThe Cleaning Job – It’s not about the dirt The waitress Josefine sweeps up a few shards of glass from under a table. An ordinary job for a waitress, right? Not even close. Because a mysterious stranger is staring at her butt and then pays her for the privilege. The next day an unexpected job offer appears out of nowhere.
The Clear Confusion
by Valerio CarboneHalfway between a surreal fairy tale and the classic comedy of errors, the “true” story of C., a seventeen-year-old girl who woke up one morning divided into two people. Recurring events and situations, intertwining between small twists, marked page after page by an ironic and fast rhythm. Like that each C. comes to life, splitting in turn into unlimited combinations, each apt to seek completeness without knowing how to renounce her own characteristic choices. A post-modern version of the fable of infinite plurality of worlds.
The Clearing
by Heather DavisIn this bittersweet romance, two teens living decades apart form a bond that will change their lives forever. Amy is drawn to the misty, mysterious clearing behind her Aunt Mae's place because it looks like the perfect place to hide from life. A place to block out the pain of her last relationship, to avoid the kids in her new town, to stop dwelling on what her future holds after high school. Then, she meets a boy lurking in the mist--Henry. Henry is different from any other guy Amy has ever known. And after several meetings in the clearing, she's starting to fall for him. But Amy is stunned when she finds out just how different Henry really is. Because on his side of the clearing, it's still 1944. By some miracle, Henry and his family are stuck in the past, staving off the tragedy that will strike them in the future. Amy's crossing over to Henry's side brings him more happiness than he's ever known--but her presence also threatens to destroy his safe existence. In The Clearing, author Heather Davis crafts a tender and poignant tale about falling in love, finding strength, and having the courage to make your own destiny--a perfect book to slip into and hide away for awhile.
The Clematis Tree
by Ann Widdecombe'You want to go on reading, you want to know what happens; it isn't easy to put down' Ruth Rendell A powerful novel about a family, and how their lives are torn apart in a single, devastating moment.Mark and Claire seem an ideal couple. He is an accountant, she the daughter of a successful businessman. They live in a comfortable middle-class village in Surrey. Then, during a party for their daughter Pippa's baptism, their son Jeremy is knocked down on the road outside. It is their worst nightmare, something they thought could never happen, and the consequences will affect each one of them more than they could possibly imagine. What is Claire's guilty secret, and can her wealthy, self-made father help? Will Mark, desperate to escape, have the nerve to leave? And how will Pippa be affected by the turmoil that began on the day of her own christening?'A compelling story about the way a family copes with a catastrophe' THE TIMES'A delight, a very polished read' CATHOLIC HERALD'An accomplished first novel' TATLER'Humane, thoughtful' HARPERS AND QUEENS
The Clematis Tree (Magna Large Print)
by Ann Widdecombe'You want to go on reading, you want to know what happens; it isn't easy to put down' Ruth Rendell A powerful novel about a family, and how their lives are torn apart in a single, devastating moment.Mark and Claire seem an ideal couple. He is an accountant, she the daughter of a successful businessman. They live in a comfortable middle-class village in Surrey. Then, during a party for their daughter Pippa's baptism, their son Jeremy is knocked down on the road outside. It is their worst nightmare, something they thought could never happen, and the consequences will affect each one of them more than they could possibly imagine. What is Claire's guilty secret, and can her wealthy, self-made father help? Will Mark, desperate to escape, have the nerve to leave? And how will Pippa be affected by the turmoil that began on the day of her own christening?'A compelling story about the way a family copes with a catastrophe' THE TIMES'A delight, a very polished read' CATHOLIC HERALD'An accomplished first novel' TATLER'Humane, thoughtful' HARPERS AND QUEENS
The Clergyman's Wife: A Pride And Prejudice Novel (Pride & Prejudice)
by Molly GreeleyFor everyone who loved Pride and Prejudice—and legions of historical fiction lovers—an inspired debut novel set in Austen’s world.Charlotte Collins, nee Lucas, is the respectable wife of Hunsford’s vicar, and sees to her duties by rote: keeping house, caring for their adorable daughter, visiting parishioners, and patiently tolerating the lectures of her awkward husband and his condescending patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Intelligent, pragmatic, and anxious to escape the shame of spinsterhood, Charlotte chose this life, an inevitable one so socially acceptable that its quietness threatens to overwhelm her. Then she makes the acquaintance of Mr. Travis, a local farmer and tenant of Lady Catherine..In Mr. Travis’ company, Charlotte feels appreciated, heard, and seen. For the first time in her life, Charlotte begins to understand emotional intimacy and its effect on the heart—and how breakable that heart can be. With her sensible nature confronted, and her own future about to take a turn, Charlotte must now question the role of love and passion in a woman’s life, and whether they truly matter for a clergyman’s wife.
The Cliff House: A Clean & Wholesome Romance (Cape Sanctuary #1)
by RaeAnne ThayneThree women—two sisters and their aunt—and the cliff house on the northern California coast that served as a beacon to them all…After the death of their mother, sisters Daisy and Beatriz Davenport found a home with their aunt Stella in the beautiful and welcoming town of Cape Sanctuary. They never knew all the dreams that Stella sacrificed to ensure they had everything they&’d ever need. Now, with Daisy and Bea grown, it&’s time for Stella to reveal the secret she&’s been keeping from them—a secret that will change their family forever.Bea thought she&’d sown all her wild oats when she got pregnant far too young. The marriage that followed was rocky and not destined to last, but it gave Bea her wonderful, mature, now eleven-year-old daughter, Marisol. But just as she&’s beginning to pursue a new love with an old friend, Bea&’s ex-husband resurfaces and turns their lives completely upside down.Then there&’s Daisy—sensible, rational, financially prudent Daisy. She&’s never taken a risk in her life—until she meets a man who makes her question everything she thought she knew about life, love and the power of taking chances.In this heartwarming story, Stella, Bea and Daisy will discover that the path to true happiness is filled with twists and turns, but love always leads them back home.Don't miss New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne's new heartwarming beach read, 15 Summers Later, a novel of sisterhood, love's resilience, and finding the courage to confront the past. Get lost in more stories by RaeAnne Thayne: 15 Summers Later - Coming June 2024! Christmas at the Shelter Inn The Café at Beach End All is Bright Summer at the Cape
The Cliffs of Cornwall Novels: A Lady's Honor and A Stranger's Secret (A Cliffs of Cornwall Novel #1)
by Laurie Alice EakesTwo novels from Laurie Alice Eakes are now available in one collection!A Lady's HonorOn the cliffs of 19th-century Cornwall, a spirited, impetuous young woman is torn between the honor of her family and the longing of her heart.When Elizabeth Trelawny flees London, she has more than one reason to run. And when her carriage, pursued by her would-be fiancé, is caught in a storm, she quickly accepts the help of a dark stranger. Anything to get back to Cornwall.But Rowan Curnow is not exactly a stranger. He’s not quite a gentleman either. Class disparity once kept him from courting Elizabeth . . . even if it didn’t keep him from kissing her.Together they elude their pursuers and reach Bastion Point, Elizabeth’s future inheritance and the one place she calls home. But in the very act of spiriting her to safety, Rowan has jeopardized Elizabeth’s inheritance—if her grandfather ever learns she spent the night, however innocently, in the company of a man.When smugglers unite the pair in a reckless, flirtatious alliance—an alliance that both challenges the social norms Elizabeth has been raised to revere and rattles Rowan’s fledgling faith in God—Elizabeth must choose between the obedience of a child and the desires of a woman: cling to the safety of her home or follow the man she loves.A Stranger's SecretAs a grieving young widow, Morwenna only wants a quiet life for herself and her son. Until a man washes ashore, entangling her in a web of mystery that could threaten all she holds dear.Lady Morwenna Trelawny Penvenan indulged in her fair share of dalliances in her youth, but now that she's the widowed mother to the heir of the Penvenan title, she's desperate to polish her reputation. When she's accused of deliberately luring ships to crash on the rocks to steal the cargo, Morwenna begins an investigation to uncover the real culprits and stumbles across an unconscious man lying in the sea's foam—a man wearing a medallion with the Trelawny crest around his neck.The medallion is a mystery to David Chastain, a boat builder from Somerset. All David knows is that his father was found dead in Cornwall with the medallion in his possession after lying and stealing his family's money. And he knows the widow who rescued him is impossibly beautiful—and likely the siren who caused the shipwreck in the first place—as well as the hand behind whoever is trying to murder David.As Morwenna nurses David back to health and tries to learn how he landed on her beach, suspicion and pride keep their growing attraction at bay. But can they join together to save Morwenna's name and estate and David’s life? Can they acknowledge the love they are both trying to deny?
The Clockwork Girl
by Anna MazzolaParis, 1750. In the midst of an icy winter, as birds fall frozen from the sky, chambermaid Madeleine Chastel arrives at the home of the city's celebrated clockmaker and his clever, unworldly daughter. Madeleine is hiding a dark past, and a dangerous purpose: to discover the truth of the clockmaker's experiments and record his every move, in exchange for her own chance of freedom. For as children quietly vanish from the Parisian streets, rumours are swirling that the clockmaker's intricate mechanical creations, bejewelled birds and silver spiders, are more than they seem. And soon Madeleine fears that she has stumbled upon an even greater conspiracy. One which might reach to the very heart of Versailles... A intoxicating story of obsession, illusion and the price of freedom.
The Clockwork Girl: The captivating and hotly-anticipated mystery you won’t want to miss in 2022!
by Anna Mazzola'Evocative, chilling, compelling' TAMMY COHEN'Breathtakingly good' ABIR MUKHERJEE'Kept me guessing until the end. An absolute masterpiece' JENNIFER SAINT'A deliciously dark historical novel of thrilling originality' ESSIE FOX'Spellbinding, gripping, immersive and deliciously gothic' ERIN KELLYParis, 1750.In the midst of an icy winter, as birds fall frozen from the sky, chambermaid Madeleine Chastel arrives at the home of the city's celebrated clockmaker and his clever, unworldly daughter. Madeleine is hiding a dark past, and a dangerous purpose: to discover the truth of the clockmaker's experiments and record his every move, in exchange for her own chance of freedom.For as children quietly vanish from the Parisian streets, rumours are swirling that the clockmaker's intricate mechanical creations, bejewelled birds and silver spiders, are more than they seem.And soon Madeleine fears that she has stumbled upon an even greater conspiracy. One which might reach to the very heart of Versailles...A intoxicating story of obsession, illusion and the price of freedom.
The Cloister: A Novel
by James CarrollFrom National Book Award-winning writer James Carroll comes a novel of the timeless love story of Peter Abelard and Héloïse, and its impact on a modern priest and a Holocaust survivor seeking sanctuary in Manhattan.Father Michael Kavanagh is shocked to see a friend from his seminary days named Runner Malloy at the altar of his humble Inwood community parish. Wondering about their past, he wanders into the medieval haven of The Cloisters, and begins a conversation with a lovely and intriguing museum guide, Rachel Vedette. Rachel, a scholar of medieval history, has retreated to the quiet of The Cloisters after her harrowing experience as a Jewish woman in France during the Holocaust. She ponders her late father's greatest intellectual work: a study demonstrating the relationship between the famously discredited monk Peter Abelard and Jewish scholars. Something about Father Kavanagh makes Rachel think he might appreciate her continued studies, and she shares with him the work that cost her father his life. At the center of these interrelated stories is the classic romance between the great scholar Peter Abelard and his intellectual equal Héloïse. For Rachel, Abelard is the key to understanding her people's place in intellectual history. For Kavanagh, he is a doorway to understanding the life he might have had outside of the Church. The Cloister is James Carroll at his best.
The Close-Up: A friends-to-lovers romcom (I Heart SF #1)
by Sarah SmithA new work assignment goes delightfully off script in this friends-to-lovers rom-com from Sarah Smith, author of Faker and Simmer Down Simon Rutler is the perfect man. Handsome, kind and smart—Simon is amazing. Naomi Ellorza-Hays might be fresh out of a bad relationship and determined to stay single, but Simon is testing her newfound relationship ban. Good thing they&’re working together. Simon may be perfect, but he&’s also off-limits.There&’s just one small—well, big—problem. Simon works as a relationship therapist, specializing in helping men better support their partners. But Naomi can&’t stop thinking about how she was first introduced to Simon…as the camguy she watched in college. Filming him for her new docuseries suddenly takes on a whole new meaning. Their relationship is…complicated. Determined to stay professional, Naomi refuses to give in to their sizzling chemistry—until she does, and even then, it&’s strictly no strings attached. Until it&’s not. And Naomi realizes that maybe things between her and Simon aren&’t so complicated after all. I Heart SFBook 1: The Close-Up
The Closer He Gets: The Closer He Gets Love By Association Wild Horses The Big Break (Brothers, Strangers #1)
by Janice Kay JohnsonShe can't save herself...but he can It took the twenty-fifth anniversary of his kid sister's death to bring Zach Carter home. Determined to solve her murder with his training as a homicide detective, he discovers that his estranged brother has beaten him to the punch and is already on the local force. The two, divided in their parental loyalties and their suspicions, struggle to make headway, until Zach is witness to a fatal beating where the guy left standing is a cop. And a second witness is a gorgeous brunette. Zach is in the impossible situation of protecting Tess Granath from the sheriff's department while fighting his attraction to her. He's always known he's a man who can't commit. Except now he's met a woman he can't walk away from...
The Closer You Come: The Closer You Come The Devil Takes A Bride Unfaded Glory Flirting With Disaster Wild Horses First Time In Forever (Original Heartbreakers #1)
by Gena ShowalterNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter introduces the Original Heartbreakers-three not-quite-reformed bad boys about to meet the women who will bring them to their knees Just released from prison, Jase Hollister has one goal: stay out of trouble. Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, sounds like the perfect place for him and his two brothers-by-circumstance to settle down and live a nice, simple life. But model citizen isn't exactly this rugged bachelor's default setting-especially when it comes to a certain hot-blooded Southern beauty... Brook Lynn Dillon has always been responsible. Not that it's done her much good. The down-on-her-luck waitress is broke, single and fun-deprived. Until Jase comes along. He is dangerous, sexy and tempting as sin, and the sizzling passion between them is undeniable. But can it melt her resistance? After all, the right kind of trouble might be just what they both need.med bad boys about to meet the women who will bring them to their knees. Just released from prison, Jase Hollister has one goal: stay out of trouble. Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, sounds like the perfect place for him and his two brothers-by-circumstance to settle down and live a nice, simple life. But model citizen isn't exactly this rugged bachelor's default setting-especially when it comes to a certain hot-blooded Southern beauty... Brook Lynn Dillon has always been responsible. Not that it's done her much good. The down-on-her-luck waitress is broke, single and fun-deprived. Until Jase comes along. He is dangerous, sexy and tempting as sin, and the sizzling passion between them is undeniable. But can it melt her resistance? After all, the right kind of trouble might be just what they both need.
The Closer You Get
by Kristi GoldTaking their romance on the road?Camille Carson has known performers like Brett Taylor-arrogant, egotistical, incapable of commitment. And Brett, the Texas cowboy turned country music superstar, is no different. She knows that...even if he makes her feel as though she's the only woman in the room when he starts crooning those romantic ballads. Resisting him is impossible.Still, Cammie's smart enough to know that this affair with Brett is as fleeting as her temporary gig with his crew. So when she starts believing his lyrics, she knows she's heaping on the heartache. Yet there's something about him that whispers he might not be just another star. Could be his young daughter waiting in the wings. Could be how he is offstage. If Brett isn't the man Cammie thinks he could be, it's not too late to cut and run. But what if he is?
The Cloud of Dust
by Charlie BoxerThis short novella is the story of a love affair. A young man goes up to Edinburgh University. Lonely, he writes letters to his mother and to his best friend Paul. He tells them about the city, about the people he has met, the books he has read. Then one day he meets a girl, Kate. Almost from that moment he is lost. Intoxicated, agonized, his love for Kate becomes all consuming, obsessive. He believes she loves him too, but she is already committed to another, and his focus changes to an intense exploration of what love really means.Astonishing in its intensity and the beauty of its language, The Cloud of Dust has all the makings of a cult bestseller
The Clouded Hills (The Barforth Trilogy)
by Brenda JaggerA Victorian heiress weds for duty but falls prey to forbidden desire in this compelling family saga—first in the Barforth Trilogy. At sixteen Verity Barforth becomes sole heiress to a fortune founded on the wool mills of Yorkshire. But women—whether heiress or mill hand in the Barforth weaving sheds—do not control their own destinies. Obedient to the conventions of the Victorian age, she accepts a marriage of convenience and cloaks her proud spirit in the silks and satins of a society hostess. But for Verity, convention is not enough. When at last she falls in love it is not with her husband, and she becomes the center of a powerful drama of infidelity, jealousy and revenge, played out against the magnificent landscapes of the Yorkshire moors and the brutal poverty of the mills. The first novel in the Barforth Trilogy, this gripping family saga is perfect for fans of Sandy Taylor, Katie Flynn, and Josephine Cox.
The Clouds Beneath the Sun: A Novel
by Mackenzie FordAn exotic setting and a passionate, forbidden affair make "The Clouds Beneath the Sun" an irresistible page-turner that is sure to satisfy readers looking for an intelligent blend of history, romance, and intrigue. Set in Kenya in 1961, the novel follows archaeologist Natalie Nelson as she navigates a controversial dig and an affair with a young man that turns dangerous.
The Cloverton Charade (The Houses of Yorkshire Series #3)
by Sarah E. LaddA long-held family feud reignites when two rival antiquities brokers arrive at the same house party in Regency England.Olivia Brannon knows her goals are unconventional. As a young woman in Regency England, her best bet—according to society—is to marry well and secure a steady future for herself. But Olivia has never been interested in convention. She&’d prefer to follow in her deceased father&’s footsteps and journey to foreign lands in search of rare and valuable antiquities.Eager to make a name for herself in the antiquities world, Olivia jumps at an invitation to join a wealthy widow at the famed Cloverton Hall to evaluate her private antiquities collection. Secrecy of the task is vital, and in order to conceal her efforts Olivia must pretend to be a house party guest to avoid suspicion and to explain her presence.Lucas Avery, whose father was a rival of Olivia&’s father, has also arrived at the Cloverton Hall house party, hired by the new master of Cloverton Hall—the widow&’s nephew—to appraise the renowned Cloverton Hall collection. When Lucas discovers Olivia masquerading as a party guest while covertly conducting her own assessment, he&’s keen to renew the family rivalry. But as their paths frequently cross, he&’s unprepared for the effect the refreshingly honest—and beautiful—Olivia has on him.Yet all is not as it seems. Both Olivia and Lucas are shocked by the astonishing discovery of counterfeit pieces, and when the unexpected occurs, everyone is a suspect . . . and Olivia and Lucas both must choose whom they will trust. Only the hidden treasure will allow Louisa and her sister to gain their freedom.Sweet Regency romance set in the same time period as BridgertonPart of the Houses of Yorkshire series but can be read as a stand-alone novelBook length: 83,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Clown and the Magician
by Rebecca Lynne FullanDid you hear the one about the clown and the magician? Bernard Stevens, a dedicated clown, accepts a job at Send in the Clowns entertainment agency and learns that their corporate policy is anything but funny. In spite of the stultifying conformity the agency imposes, Bernard and magician Jake Morrison start a relationship as vibrant and unique as the men themselves. But Jake believes in more than nonconformity--he believes in change, and when he tries to change Bernard's relationship with his father for the better, Bernard is not amused. Bernard thinks he's too old to change, but if he doesn't let Jake work his magic on Bernard's family life, he'll find that clowning around alone is no laughing matter.
The Club
by Jane HellerWhen a golf club&’s first single female member is murdered, spunky club wife Judy Mills takes a swing at sleuthing in this &“witty, well-plotted&” mystery (Publishers Weekly). Judy Mills has it all: A handsome husband, a thriving career, and a landmark house on two sylvan acres. But when Judy is downsized by her company, her husband suggests she networks with members at The Oaks, the country club he reveres and she abhors. Judy knows the misogyny at the antiquated club is all par for the course, but she finds an unexpected ally in Claire Cox, a staunch feminist who has broken the club&’s ironclad rule against admitting single women. There are other things about The Oaks that Claire intends to change—until she&’s found dead in a sand trap on the golf course. When ruggedly handsome Det. Tom Cunningham asks Judy to secretly investigate, she agrees to shed the role of complacent club wife to become an amateur sleuth. One willing to risk her life to bring a killer to justice, and just maybe bring her golf-obsessed husband to his senses . . . &“Heller delivers perfect reading for the beach—or pool-side at the club.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Club
by Sharon PagePulled into her late husband's dark world by the need to find her missing friend, Jane Beaumont is forced to search for answers in Regency London's most secretive gentlemen's club. Original.
The Club II: Live Free or Die
by Walter GrantWe lured him to a motel with a promised sexual encounter unlike anything he'd ever known. We made good on our promise—there was no sex, but it was without doubt unlike anything he'd ever known. We spiked his drink, teased, and toyed with him until he passed out. Then we tied him up, duct-taped his mouth, threw him into the trunk of our car and drove him to an abandoned farmhouse in the woods where he could scream himself hoarse without anyone hearing him. We waited until the drug wore off and then introduced him to pain. In the end we gave him a choice; he could tell us what we wanted to know and die quickly or die stripped naked with syrup poured in his ears, nose, eyes, and on other areas of his body while tied down in the vicinity of a fire ant community. We took him outside where he could view the area—there were dozens of ant hills. I thanked him for his cooperation and made sure he saw me smile as I slit his throat. I can only speculate as to how deep corruption goes and who is involved in any given circumstance. I only know I will never fully trust my government ever again.”
The Club Inferno Series 3-Book Bundle
by Jamie K. SchmidtPerfect for fans of J. Kenner and Lexi Blake, Jamie K. Schmidt's USA Today bestselling series invites readers into the opulent private dungeons of an exclusive resort where the clientele shed their clothing . . . and their inhibitions. All three Club Inferno novels--Heat, Longing, and Fever--await in this decadent eBook bundle. Are you ready to take the plunge? HEAT On the run from her abusive fiancé, ER doctor Mallory Bryant arrives at her sister's Connecticut resort desperate to restore balance to her life. At first, Mallory is wary of Max Spencer, the martial arts trainer acting as her bodyguard--until he introduces her to a craving so intense she wants nothing more than to surrender to his touch. As one of Club Inferno's most skilled Doms, Max enjoys taking Mallory to the heights of pleasure. But when her violent past catches up with her, Max knows what he must do: draw her closer than ever before. LONGING Reeling from a disastrous love affair, plus-size model and budding fashion designer Anya Litton needs a place to lick her wounds and plan her next career move. At Club Inferno, Anya quickly connects with Clint Reyes, who unleashes her deepest longings over nights of burning passion. But it's Anya who has her master begging for more when she pushes the limits of desire. As their relationship ignites into a contest of wills--and a jealous rival plots against them both--the wrong move could end it all . . . because taking control means total abandon. FEVER Colleen Bryant has built an empire that caters to the BDSM elite, but now she wants something a bit more ordinary: a man to love. She's just not sure who will accept the kinks that drive her wild--until her old flame, ex-pro football player Chase Fairwood, comes back into her life. Chase knows he's tough enough to play Colleen's games. His return to Club Inferno reignites her scorching demands, and soon he's competing against another Dom to brand Colleen as his own. But Chase has a secret weapon: the all-consuming desire to offer his body, and his heart, in sweet surrender. Praise for the Club Inferno series "Heroines and readers alike will find every wish and every heart's desire come true at Club Inferno."--Award-winning author Cecilia Tan "Jamie K. Schmidt's Heat burns with red-hot sex scenes and thrills with a passionate and wonderfully tender love story. Enter the world of Club Inferno and be very, very satisfied!"--Laura Moore, author of the Silver Creek series "In writing both sensual and sexy, Schmidt knows how to fulfill readers' desires. . . . [She] definitely caters to those who like thrills. Supported by engaging characters and a layered story line, [Longing] is highly recommended."--Library Journal "Don't miss Fever, the sexy and intense conclusion to a fabulous series that's hot enough to set your e-reader on fire. Club Inferno is one playground you'll never want to leave!"--USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy