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The Exclusive-loved Imperial Consort: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ruo YousuoshiModern girl ling ruofei after experiencing a nightmare was taken away by two people in black necklace because of chasing them through the name of the six worlds of the other world p p in the six crystal crystal world of amethyst country ling ruofei met amethyst emperor purple night feather was attacked by its bow and arrow coma wake up by words and flirtation disgusted with its heart after the escape from the amethyst palace on the way ling ruofei met the priest qi wing is performing a sacrificial ceremony surprised for the sky p p god yu yi ling ruofei is the legend of the six falls need to find the guard of the six holy priests to return to the original world so ling ruofei with purple night feather and qi wing set foot on the journey a difficult journey purple night feathers look cynical with superb fencing looking after its lingrefei and fuzziness and qi wing at spell church lingrefei simple self-defense is used to protect themselves the two different talent let lingrefei am very self-abased realizing his incompetence to xuan the south of the underworld at the same time with a bat and injured wing to heal think qi wing and ling ruofei escape purple night feather led the army to pursue and come qi wing and purple night feather relationship cracks p p ling ruofei and qi wing was lost in the escape strayed into the cloud field met the cloud field overlord strong and proud of he lianqin ling ruofei was forced to become the imperial concubine of he lianqin he was respected by the emperor because of his heavenly status but also envied by other concubines after escape from the hand of helianqin ling ruofei started to set up their own tiannu army trying to unify the whole six boundaries tiannu army recovered the cloud man boundary against the rule of all countries but finally defeated by the purple night feather hand p p ling ruofei can not be a prisoner threw himself into the lake but therefore recalled his previous life is the emperor of the six world god night favorite concubine flower glass in the myth era and the six highest gods in the war reincarnation for the modern girl and after the defeat by god punish night emperor this life is purple night feather restore the memory of the former life ling ruofei and injured purple night feather reunion bring him to his life of modern healing the two decided to return to the sixth world after recovery to save the last priest imprisoned by the polar god and to rebuild the destroyed night palace
The Executive's Baby (Loving the Boss)
by Robin WellsLovingTheBossMEMOTo: The Single Women in the OfficeFrom: Rachel Sinclair, Bride in WaitingRe: My Ex-Flame Has Returned!I can't decide if this is the best day of my life or the worst. I thought I'd never see Nick Delaney again, but imagine my surprise when he showed up in my office declaring his need for me-as live-in nanny to his orphaned niece! I used to dream about the sexy businessman proposing marriage, but thankfully I'm over that. That is, I was-until he kissed me....Six friends dream of marrying their bosses in this delightful new series.Watch for Patricia's story in May.
The Executive's Surprise Baby
by Catherine MannA SCANDALOUS PREGNANCYTelling her high-society family she was about to be an unwed mother had been tough. So how could she possibly inform the Garrison clan that the baby's father was their archenemy? Brooke planned to keep the paternity secret. . . then millionaire hotel mogul Jordan Jefferies learned the truth. And he was not about to let her fear of scandal stop him from claiming his child. Or from making Brooke his wife.
The Executive's Valentine Seduction (Holidays Abroad #3)
by Merline LovelaceAmor was on the menu...And Rory Burke was intent on having Caroline Walters as the main course.This meeting he'd arranged in beautiful Tossa de Mar was no mere business transaction. Having learned the truth about his long-ago lover, Rory had gone to great lengths to orchestrate this Valentine reunion in sunny Spain. His plan? To lure Caro back into his bed-as his bride. With his powers of persuasion, the high-powered executive was certain he would get his way-until the power of pasión turned the tables on him....
The Executive's Vengeful Seduction
by Maxine SullivanDamien Trent's time for revenge was at hand. The Australian businessman had bided his time, waiting for Gabrielle Kane to return. She'd dared to leave his bed years ago without a word. . . but now she needed him if she was to save her family's company. And Damien would lend his help. . . but his price was Gabrielle's hand in marriage. With five years of waiting behind him, Damien had no plans on making this a marriage in name only.
The Exhibitionist
by Tara Sue MeHow far can a true submissive romance go? Abby and Nathaniel push their limits as the New York Times bestselling Submissive Series continues....She's ready for even more....When Abby West discovered her submissive desires, she felt like she was born anew. But lately, her Dominant husband hasn't been the demanding Master who once fulfilled her every passion. Abby begins to crave something else--and to wonder if Nathaniel can still push her past her boundaries to the places she craves.Nathaniel knows that Abby belongs to him completely, but even he can't ignore the pleasure on her face as they get to know their new BDSM group. They've invited Nathaniel to guide their group to a new level, and he's promised to show them the way, even as he recommits to fulfilling his beautiful submissive wife's every desire. Only this time, uncovering her sexual limits may also expose their relationship to more conflict than it can withstand....From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Exhibitionist: Submissive 6 (The Submissive Series)
by Tara Sue MeFans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day, Maya Banks and Beth Kery will be seduced by New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me's electrifying Submissive series.She's ready for even more... When Abby West discovered her submissive desires, she felt like she was born anew. But lately, her Dominant husband hasn't been the demanding Master who once fulfilled her every passion. Abby begins to crave something else - and to wonder if Nathaniel can still push her past her boundaries. Nathaniel knows that Abby belongs to him completely, but even he can't ignore the pleasure on her face as they get to know their new BDSM group. They've invited Nathaniel to guide their group to a new level, and he's promised to show them the way, even as he recommits to fulfilling his beautiful submissive wife's every desire. Only this time, uncovering her sexual limits may also expose their relationship to more conflict than it can withstand...Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive... Indulge in the series that started it all: The Submissive, The Dominant, The Training, The Chalet, The Enticement, The Collar, The Exhibitionist and The Master.
The Exile: A Novel
by Allan FolsomFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Day After Tomorrow and The Day of Confession comes The Exile, an all new heart-pounding thrillerThe Los Angeles Police Department's famed 5-2 squad boards a commuter train in an attempt to take a cold-blooded killer into custody. John Barron, the newest and youngest member of the elite LAPD unit, learns quickly that the 5-2 has their own deadly system of justice, and that even the slightest protest will result in his suffering the same swift fate. Thus begins a dark, explosive struggle between good and evil—pitting Barron's squad against an exceedingly imaginative and brutal killer. Suddenly the game widens when John flees to London with his sister, Rebecca, and they are thrown into a race against time. Pursuing them is a baroness, beautiful and cruel, who will stop at nothing to protect her family, her fortune, and her global ambitions. Her secret—spanning oceans, continents, the collapse of the USSR, even the death of the Tsars—is a stunning revelation that could catapult her to the pinnacle of world power.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel (Outlander)
by Diana GabaldonDiana Gabaldon&’s brilliant storytelling has captivated millions of readers in her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga. Now, in her first-ever graphic novel, Gabaldon gives readers a fresh look at the events of the original Outlander: Jamie Fraser&’s side of the story, gorgeously rendered by artist Hoang Nguyen. After too long an absence, Jamie Fraser is coming home to Scotland—but not without great trepidation. Though his beloved godfather, Murtagh, promised Jamie&’s late parents he&’d watch over their brash son, making good on that vow will be no easy task. There&’s already a fat bounty on the young exile&’s head, courtesy of Captain Black Jack Randall, the sadistic British officer who&’s crossed paths—and swords—with Jamie in the past. And in the court of the mighty MacKenzie clan, Jamie is a pawn in the power struggle between his uncles: aging chieftain Colum, who demands his nephew&’s loyalty—or his life—and Dougal, war chieftain of Clan MacKenzie, who&’d sooner see Jamie put to the sword than anointed Colum&’s heir.And then there is Claire Randall—mysterious, beautiful, and strong-willed, who appears in Jamie&’s life to stir his compassion . . . and arouse his desire. But even as Jamie&’s heart draws him to Claire, Murtagh is certain she&’s been sent by the Old Ones, and Captain Randall accuses her of being a spy. Claire clearly has something to hide, though Jamie can&’t believe she could pose him any danger. Still, he knows she is torn between two choices—a life with him, and whatever it is that draws her thoughts so often elsewhere. Step into the captivating, passionate, and suspenseful world of The Exile, and experience the storytelling magic of Diana Gabaldon as never before.
The Exiled: A Novel (The Anne Trilogy #2)
by Posie Graeme-EvansIn this windswept story set in the lusty fifteenth century, the enchanting Anne faces the challenge of raising her child in exile. Always resourceful, she flourishes as a merchant and is able to support her household. But the local businessmen aren't pleased about competing with a woman and her foes are multiplying around her, desperate to put her back in what they believe is her rightful place. Anne has a secret that her enemies could use to destroy her. Her beloved son is the product of a passionate affair with the king, Edward IV, who knows nothing of his existence. If this information were to fall into the wrong hands, it could prove lethal for Anne and her child. She struggles to find peace in a world of duplicity and suspicion, where adversaries masquerade as allies, and someone very powerful wants her dead. Yet, despite the pressure of her enemies, what pains Anne the most is that she is unsure when or if she will see her darling Edward again.
The Exiled: A Novel (The\anne Trilogy Ser. #2)
by Posie Graeme-EvansThe second volume of the Anne saga, set in the world of Philippa Gregory's White Queen during the Wars of the Roses. Anne de Bohun has a dark secret. A secret that threatens her life, and the future of the kingdom of England itself. Raised as a peasant girl, Anne's gift for healing saw her thrust into the dangerous heart of court affairs, and under the spell of the greatest love of her life, King Edward himself. Yet theirs is a forbidden passion, for Anne is the illegitimate daughter of Henry VI, the king usurped by the man she loves. Now exiled in Brugge, Anne struggles to find peace in a dangerous world of treachery and suspicion, where enemies masquerade as allies, and someone very powerful wants her dead.
The Exiles: A Novel (The Creole Series #1)
by Gilbert Morris Lynn MorrisBook one of The Creoles Series, captivating novels from bestselling authors Gilbert and Lynn Morris, introduces Chantel Fontaine. Readers follow Chantel through the streets and swamps of Louisiana as she falls in love, faces the loss of both her parents, and searches for the baby sister she thought was lost forever.The culture of the citizens of nineteenth-century New Orleans was as varied and intriguing as their complexions-French, Spanish, African, and American. As the layers of these cultures intertwine, a rich, entertaining story of love and faith emerges. It is the early 1800s, and Chantel Fountaine, has finished her education at the Ursuline Convent. But the trials and tragedies that preceded her graduation have put her Christian beliefs to the test.The authors' unique perspective and the distinctive cultural setting make this novel come alive in the minds and hearts of readers.
The Exorcist: A Novel
by William Peter Blatty"A horror story for all midnights." —The Boston Globe“Read the book. It's an experience you will never forget.”—St. Louis Post-DispatchThe phenomenal #1 bestseller that inspired the classic motion picture, which remains the most terrifying and unforgettable horror novel ever written.Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist is a bestselling literary phenomenon and remains one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever written.Based on true events of a child’s demonic possession in the 1940s, The Exorcist tells the story of eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil and her mother Chris, a famous actress and doting mother. When Regan’s personality unexpectedly shifts and she starts exhibiting disturbing, often violent behavior, her desperate mother is driven to seek help from two Catholic priests, men who will risk everything—including their own souls— to free the girl from the ancient malevolent force possessing her.Purposefully raw and profane, this novel still has the extraordinary ability to shock readers and cause them to forget that it is “just a story.” More than fifty years after its initial publication, The Exorcist remains a truly unforgettable reading experience.
The Expanded Heart: The Ten Paths to Helping Your Alpha Man Discover All the Love He Has to Give
by Martin BrownThe Expanded Heart presents ten paths alpha males can follow that will open their hearts to a world of new possibilities, with the help of the women in their lives. In this easy to read, easy to follow guide, you'll learn to: - Make Peace with the Past - Live an Engaged Life - Harness the Power of Spiritual Awareness; and - Increase Your Appreciation of Intimacy. Each path requires the efforts of two loving partners to accomplish the desired results. Because of a persistent failure to see his partner's point of view, too many alpha males never fulfill their potential as life partners. Instead of opening up to new ideas, too many alpha males become disinterested and disconnected from their partners. Rather than keeping an open mind that helps nurture an expanded heart, their hearts grow harder and less giving. This book takes both partners on a journey of self-improvement and self-discovery. At the conclusion of this journey, you will both know the essential elements that create an expanded heart and enhance your lives together, allowing you to become the loving, committed partners you were always meant to be.
The Expectant Princess
by Stella BagwellPrincess Dominique Stanbury's father was missing, presumed dead, and she had to be strong for the sake of her family. The only one she could turn to was Marcus Kent, her father's devastatingly handsome High Counsel-and the older man who could still make her heart race. Then, in the midst of the turmoil, Dominique revealed her closely guarded secret-the baby growing within her-and the ever-honorable Marcus proposed marriage. But was Marcus's proposal made out of devotion for his king... or love for the beautiful princess?
The Experiment (Saving Caeorleia #1)
by Alicia NordwellSaving Caeorleia: Book OneIn the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia's resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for a simple experiment that would help his government in the war. He didn't realize sadistic doctors would turn him into the experiment--by injecting him with blood from a captured Caeorleian, Seral Iorflas. Nor did Ryker realize he'd be sent to sabotage a planet full of the very beings his world is battling, beings who kill humans on sight. But then, thanks to the experiment that irrevocably changed him, he isn't exactly human any longer--and with each passing day, as his blood bond with Seral strengthens, he's less and less sure as to whose side he's on.
The Expert's Guide to Driving a Man Wild
by Jessica ClareBeing out of control... The product of a rigid upbringing, Brenna has grown into a sexy free spirit who does things her way. No possessions, no debt, no man, and no rules to tie her down. And if she has to work, what better way than as assistant in a wilderness expedition team? So many opportunities to go wild. ...can be risky when you're falling in love. One person who doesn't "get" Brenna is her boss, Grant. He prefers order and emotions kept in check, which means Brenna loves to push his boundaries. He'd be impossible to work for if he wasn't so infuriatingly hot. But when his overbearing, matchmaking mother arrives in town, Brenna volunteers to be Grant's pretend girlfriend. After all, it's the perfect opportunity to drive Grant crazy at every turn. Brenna's just a little surprised when Grant agrees to her wild, impulsive schemes. And she's more than a little surprised when their games take them to the bedroom...
The Exploits and Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy: A Novel
by Elizabeth AstonThe Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy takes readers back into the imagined family of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Their musical daughter Alethea makes a disastrous marriage to a man whose charming manners conceal an unpleasant nature. Flinging caution to the winds, she flees her marital home, masquerading as a gentleman, and accompanied only by her redoubtable maid, Figgins, she sets off for Venice to take refuge with her sister Camilla. But events -- always dramatic and sometimes dangerous -- conspire to thwart her plans. Before she can meet up with Camilla, chance and her love of music lead her into the world of Italian opera, while her encounter with the aloof and difficult Titus Manningtree, in Italy to pursue a lost Titian painting, is to change her life -- although fate has several more tricks to play before she can find happiness. With wit, aplomb, and delectable style, Elizabeth Aston once again re-creates the world of Jane Austen, populating her novel with captivating characters firmly rooted in Austen's traditions but distinctly her own, resulting in another delightful comedy of manners, morals, and marriage.
The Explorer Baroness (Heirs in Waiting #3)
by Julia JustissHe&’s the wealthiest noblemanShe&’s a risk to his reputation! Gregory Lattimer is well aware Charis Dunnfield is not the Society bride this Baron&’s son needs to restore his family&’s tarnished reputation. She is scandalizing the ton—living mostly in Constantinople and running her father&’s antiquities business. Gregory must settle for her friendship instead—and her help vetting other potential brides for him—until she voyages east again. But will any debutante match up to Charis? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Heirs in Waiting One day these Oxford gentlemen will inherit estates, titles and wealth. But for now they&’re forging their own paths in life…and love!Book 1: The Bluestocking DuchessBook 2: The Railway CountessBook 3: The Explorer Baroness
The Explorer's Code: A Novel
by Kitty PilgrimAward-winning CNN journalist Kitty Pilgrim turns her talents to print in The Explorer’s Code, an exciting international thriller that revolves around the quest for a land deed valuable enough to kill for. When the renowned young oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton receives an invitation to accept an award on behalf of her great-great-grandfather, a famous Victorian polar explorer, she has no idea her life is about to change dramatically. John Sinclair—a dashing, wealthy archaeologist and philanthropist—presents Cordelia with the award at the glamorous Oceanographic Institute Ball in Monaco. He also gives her a journal that her greatgreat- grandfather wrote in 1908. An orphan with very few family belongings, Cordelia is amazingly touched to have this precious heirloom. Once the journal is in her possession, Cordelia learns that she is heir to the land on which the Global Seed Vault in Norway sits. The valuable deed for this land, or at least a clue to its whereabouts, may be hidden in the journal. When the journal disappears from Cordelia’s stateroom on the Queen Victoria and Cordelia receives threatening e-mails, it becomes clear that she is in danger. John Sinclair comes to Cordelia’s aid, helping her search for the missing journal and land deed, and capturing her heart. As they race to find the deed, Cordelia and Sinclair encounter a team of British virologists trying to decode the genome of the 1918 influenza pandemic, but unearthing infected tissue samples may prove more lethal than curative. Cordelia and Sinclair sail through the Mediterranean from Monaco to an archaeological site in Ephesus, Turkey. They travel to a beautiful old Parisian home and a lavish estate in the British countryside. Their search culminates in the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, not far from the North Pole. Behind them every step of the way are a consortium of Russian underworld criminals, religious fanatics from Texas, a sinister botanist, and a sexy American spy, all hunting for the deed, all pursuing Cordelia. The Explorer’s Code is a satisfying blend of historical detail, fast-paced action, scientific discovery, and the thrill of exploration that informs as well as entertains. The breathtaking ending in the high Arctic is as chilling as a polar breeze.
The Exponential Age: How Accelerating Technology is Transforming Business, Politics and Society
by Azeem AzharA bold exploration and call-to-arms over the widening gap between AI, automation, and big data—and our ability to deal with its effects.2021 Financial Times Best Book of the YearWe are living in the first exponential age.High-tech innovations are created at dazzling speeds; technological forces we barely understand remake our homes and workplaces; centuries-old tenets of politics and economics are upturned by new technologies. It all points to a world that is getting faster at a dizzying pace.Azeem Azhar, renowned technology analyst and host of the Exponential View podcast, offers a revelatory new model for understanding how technology is evolving so fast, and why it fundamentally alters the world. He roots his analysis in the idea of an “exponential gap” in which technological developments rapidly outpace our society’s ability to catch up. Azhar shows that this divide explains many problems of our time—from political polarization to ballooning inequality to unchecked corporate power. With stunning clarity of vision, he delves into how the exponential gap is a near-inevitable consequence of the rise of AI, automation, and other exponential technologies, like renewable energy, 3D printing, and synthetic biology, which loom over the horizon.And he offers a set of policy solutions that can prevent the growing exponential gap from fragmenting, weakening, or even destroying our societies. The result is a wholly new way to think about technology, one that will transform our understanding of the economy, politics, and the future.“Azeem is a master at interpreting a dazzling array of trends and illuminating the future. Exponential is a must read to understand the problems, promise, and paths forward on the exponential journey ahead for us as individuals, businesses, and society.” —Paul Daugherty, Group Chief Executive Officer, Technology, Accenture“With his experience as a startup entrepreneur, tech investor, innovation executive at big companies and journalist, Mr. Azhar is well-placed to decrypt these digital trends. He has a knack for interrogating and inverting conventional thinking.” —The Economist
The Exposure
by Tara Sue MeNew York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me's Submissive series is back with a scorching new romance that proves the difference between excitement and pain is just point of view... She's ready for her close-up. . . . Meagan Bishop gave up modeling after an ill-fated tryst with a sexy photographer left her career and heart in shambles. When that same sexy shutterbug makes a titillating offer to do a BDSM spread for his new photography book, she's determined to refuse--until an anonymous blackmailer entices her to accept. Now her body is again at the whim of the man who broke her heart, and she's finding his strong direction undeniably intriguing. . . . Meagan is the muse Luke needs to make his shoot something special, even if it means keeping his hands off her. But each new erotic scene they capture makes it harder to ignore his need to command her in the bedroom as well as in the studio. As their sexual tension explodes, Meagan's arrangement with her extortionist becomes more perilous, putting in danger her darkest secrets and the fragile passion between Luke and her. . . .INCLUDES A BONUS NOVELLAFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Exposure Within
by T. L. TaylorZoey is not the stereotypical emo skateboard type but a cute, busty woman who rocks inline skates. She’s trying to further her journalism apprenticeship but has hit a bit of a lull. This, combined with a mundane routine and struggling to find any women her type, forces her decision to try something new and hire a personal trainer.Alexa is outrageously proud and gay. A tomboy who loves breaking a sweat on the punch bag at the gym where she works, she isn’t afraid to speak her mind and will go for whatever she wants. Her interests include women, flirting with women, seducing women, sleeping with women ... and then she meets Zoey.When two fit, attractive women meet in an environment that encourages closeness, sweat, and groans, it doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Their relationship begins to heat up on the gym floor as they both realise they’re going to get more than what they signed up for.Then Zoey uncovers a deviant blackmail scenario involving the boss of the gym and her hot new crush. Just what her writing needs -- a scandalous story to expose! But at what cost? Will it ruin their potential closeness? And is the story too risky?
The Express Rider's Lady
by Stacy HenrieWestward Wedding Journey Delsie Radford is going to make it to California, no matter the danger or difficulty. Her father may have kept her and her sister apart, but Delsie refuses to miss her sister's wedding-even with only eighteen days to get there. And she's found the perfect escort in Pony Express rider Myles Patton. Myles can't believe it when a pretty socialite hires him to take her cross-country through rough terrain and dangerous territory. Surely she'll quit before they reach their destination-he's known girls like her before. But the longer they ride together, the more Myles notices Delsie's toughness and kindness beneath her polished exterior. And though they may be worlds apart...they might just be perfect for each other.
The Extinct Scene
by Thomas S. DavisIn 1935, the English novelist Stephen Spender wrote that the historical pressures of his era should "turn the reader's and writer's attention outwards from himself to the world." Combining historical, formalist, and archival approaches, Thomas S. Davis examines late modernism's decisive turn toward everyday life, locating in the heightened scrutiny of details, textures, and experiences an intimate attempt to conceptualize geopolitical disorder. The Extinct Scene reads a range of mid-century texts, films, and phenomena that reflect the decline of the British Empire and seismic shifts in the global political order. Davis follows the rise of documentary film culture and the British Documentary Film Movement, especially the work of John Grierson, Humphrey Jennings, and Basil Wright. He then considers the influence of late modernist periodical culture on social attitudes and customs, and, through a more nuanced understanding of the period, conducts original analyses of novels by Virginia Woolf, Christopher Isherwood, and Colin MacInnes; the interwar travel narratives of W. H. Auden, Christopher Isherwood, and George Orwell; the wartime gothic fiction of Elizabeth Bowen; the poetry of H. D.; the sketches of Henry Moore; and the postimperial Anglophone Caribbean works of Vic Reid, Sam Selvon, and George Lamming. By considering this varied group of writers, artists, and cultural leaders, Davis recasts late modernism as an art of scale: by detailing the particulars of everyday life, the movement could better project the large-scale undoing of history.