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The Influencer Wife to Master Lu: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Qu ZhouzhouAfter a night of lovemaking, she was ruthlessly abandoned by her new husband.Luo Ke decided to be self-reliant. When he was broadcasting and singing live, he had accidentally become a big fan of the internet.One day during a live broadcast, a certain rich person threw a million yuan as a reward!Luo Ke was so scared that she almost turned off the live broadcast. She just wanted to earn some money to support her family. She didn't want to sell herself!He carefully asked, "Who are you, tycoon? I only sing and I don't sell myself."The tycoon answered faintly, "Your husband!"Luo Ke was instantly scared out of her wits, that irresponsible husband actually snuck into her broadcast room!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! They wanted to beat their husband to death in order to avenge being humiliated in the first place.
The Influencer Wife to Master Lu: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Qu ZhouzhouAfter a night of lovemaking, she was ruthlessly abandoned by her new husband.Luo Ke decided to be self-reliant. When he was broadcasting and singing live, he had accidentally become a big fan of the internet.One day during a live broadcast, a certain rich person threw a million yuan as a reward!Luo Ke was so scared that she almost turned off the live broadcast. She just wanted to earn some money to support her family. She didn't want to sell herself!He carefully asked, "Who are you, tycoon? I only sing and I don't sell myself."The tycoon answered faintly, "Your husband!"Luo Ke was instantly scared out of her wits, that irresponsible husband actually snuck into her broadcast room!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! They wanted to beat their husband to death in order to avenge being humiliated in the first place.
The Ingredients of Love: A Novel
by Nicolas BarreauThe day begins like any other Saturday for beautiful Parisian restaurateur Aurélie Bredin, until she wakes up to find her apartment empty - her boyfriend gone off with another woman.Heartbroken, Aurelie walks the streets of Paris in the rain, finally seeking refuge in a little bookshop in the Ile St. Louis, where she's drawn to a novel titled The Smiles of Women by obscure English author Robert Miller. She buys it and takes it home, but when she begins to read she's astonished: The Smiles of Women can't possibly be about her restaurant … about her. Except, it is. Flattered and curious to know more, Aurélie knows she must get in touch with the reclusive Mr Miller, but it proves to be a daunting task. His French publishers seem determined to keep his identity secret, and while the Editor-in-Chief André Chabanais is happy to give Aurelie his time, he seems mysteriously unwilling to help her find her author. Is Robert Miller really so shy, or is there something that André isn't telling Aurélie?
The Ingredients of Love: A Novel
by Nicolas BarreauA charming restaurant A book and its mysterious author A little secret A romantic meeting Paris and all its magic . . . Cyrano de Bergerac meets Chocolat and Amélie in this intelligent, charming, and entertaining publishing sensation from Europe.While in the midst of a breakup-induced depression, Aurélie Bredin, a beautiful Parisian restaurateur, discovers an astonishing novel in a quaint bookshop on the Ile Saint-Louis. Inexplicably, her restaurant and Aurélie herself are featured in its pages. After reading the whole book in one night, she realizes it has saved her life—and she wishes more than anything to meet its author. Aurélie's attempts to contact the attractive but shy English author through his French publishers are blocked by the company's gruff chief editor, André, who only with great reluctance forwards Aurélie's enthusiastic letter. But Aurélie refuses to give up. One day, a response from the reclusive author actually lands in her mailbox, but the encounter that eventually takes place is completely different from what she had ever imagined. . . . Filled with books, recipes, and characters that leap off the page, The Ingredients of Love by Nicolas Barreau is a tribute to the City of Light.
The Ingredients of You and Me: A Novel (Hopeless Romantics #3)
by Nina BocciFrom the USA TODAY bestselling author of the &“heartwarming and refreshingly sweet&” (Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author) On the Corner of Love and Hate comes a story about a baker who takes her chances on a new town...and an old love.After selling her famous bakery back in New York, Parker Adams visits Hope Lake, Pennsylvania, to figure out her next steps. And soon she&’s wondering why she ever loved city life in the first place. Between the Golden Girls—the senior women who hold court—and Nick Arthur, her equally infuriating and charming former flame, Parker finds a community eager to help her get her mojo back. But even though Hope Lake gives her the fresh start she&’s been looking for, Parker discovers that it&’s not so easy to start over again with Nick. Their chemistry is undeniable, but since Nick is a freshly taken man, Parker is determined to keep things platonic. With a recipe for disaster looming, Parker must cook up a new scheme, figuring out how to keep everything she&’s come to love before she loses it all. Perfect for fans of Amy E. Reichert and Jenny Colgan, The Ingredients of You and Me is a scrumptious romantic comedy that lets you have your cake and eat it too.
The Inheritance
by Jacqueline SeewaldJennifer Stoddard is a 35-year-old widow who has just found out she is the sole heir of her grandmother's estate, located in the midwest town she grew up in. But there is a catch; she must live in the house for two years before she can claim the estate and someone doesn't want her there. The threats begin soon after her return. A rifle shot whizzes through her car window, her brakes are tampered with, and her tires are slashed. Police Chief, Grant Coleman, is called upon to investigate. Unfortunately, the history between Jen and Grant from high school causes them to mistrust each other. However, Grant is a professional and intends to do his job. Together they explore who might want to drive Jen out of the house, while trying to understand their feelings of anger, mistrust and desire for each other. With Jen's life on the line, will they be able to put the past behind them to work together and save her and her son's lives?
The Inheritance
by Janice CarterA mystery inheritance-with strings attached!Roslyn Baines can't believe what she's hearing. A great-aunt-someone she's never even heard of-has left her a large estate in rural Iowa on condition that she give up her career in Chicago for a year and live in the house. Otherwise, the alternate beneficiary-Jack Jensen-will inherit the place.Well, maybe he should. After all, he helped take care of it for years, while Roslyn didn't even know this side of her family existed; her grim-faced grandmother never discussed relatives. But Roslyn's curiosity draws her to Plainsville, Iowa, and once there, Roslyn-with help from Jack-uncovers the painful reasons behind her grandmother's silence.Now, also thanks to Jack, she's beginning to feel comfortable in the home of her ancestors. Trouble is, if she stays, Jack loses his inheritance. If she leaves, she may never see him again. And that's a risk she can't bear to take.
The Inheritance
by Jasmine CresswellA disk. A simple disk that named names. That was Isabella Joubert's inheritance from her father, a man she loved but could not trust. To right his wrongs, she was determined to turn the incriminating list over to the authorities. But danger was stalking her. Her home was ransacked, threats were made, and people were turning up dead. Someone wanted the disk even more than Isabella. And she was forced to turn to Sandro Marchese, the man she'd left years earlier because of his willingness to sell his soul to the highest bidder--her father. Sandro possessed secrets that could save her, save them both from a traitor willing to forfeit innocent lives. But no matter where the disk landed, Isabella feared Sandro was doomed, for his name was on the list.
The Inheritance
by Louisa May AlcottInfluenced by the melodrama of the contemporary theater and the popular gothic novels of the time, Louisa May Alcott weaves a tale far removed from the reality of her everyday life in Boston. With a charm reminiscent of Jane Austen's novels, "The Inheritance" sets love and courtesy against depravity and dishonor -- and with the help of a secret inheritance, allows virtue to prevail.
The Inheritance
by Marie FerrarellaYou loved the Maitlands-now discover a new branch of the family!Independent rancher Rafe Maitland had never met his wealthy relatives-and planned to keep it that way. But when matriarch Megan Maitland's lovely personal assistant arrived on his doorstep, determined to ensure his presence at the family reunion, Rafe showed he could be as demanding and crafty as any other Maitland. Because the price for his company was a marriage of convenience-and all to keep custody of the little girl he'd inherited. . . .
The Inheritance
by Olivia MayfieldOlivia Mayfield's thrilling and sexy novel about seductive money, deadly secrets, and fatal attractions--available in one complete edition! Maggie Willings knew that returning home for her estranged grandfather's funeral would not be easy, but she never expected the reading of his will to be the most difficult part. It turns out her grandfather named four people beneficiaries to his vast estate--Maggie, her brother Robert, her ex-boyfriend Andrew, and her grandfather's far-too-young girlfriend Bethany. But only one of them will win his millions: whoever finds out the truth about what happened to Maggie's younger sister Cassandra, who vanished over eight years ago. As her grandfather's strange challenge pits Maggie against those nearest to her, she's reluctant to drag up painful memories of her sister and distracted by a lingering attraction to Andrew. But as she delves deeper into her sister's mysterious vanishing, she begins to discover that each of the contestants has dangerous secrets to hide--and with ten million dollars on the line, no one, not even those she loves most, can be trusted... Praise for The Inheritance "One hell of a ride."--Fictional Candy "Too delicious to pass up."--Book Labyrinth "Excellent...The plot is substantially written and will have you hooked in seconds."--HEAs Are Us Olivia Mayfield has been an unabashed fan of romance since she was a teen, secretly devouring her mom's Harlequins. She has a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, as well as a Master's degree in English, and lives with her family in Ohio. In her free time she loves reading, shopping, wearing absurdly high-heeled boots, cheesecake, karaoke, and harassing her friends.
The Inheritance (The Innkeepers #1)
by Rochelle AlersIn bestselling author Rochelle Alers’ passionate, uplifting new series, four friends from very different backgrounds find new beginnings amid the sultry beauty of New Orleans… Corporate attorney Hannah DuPont-Lowell always pictured herself returning to New Orleans to retire—just not yet. But after her Manhattan company abruptly lays off its staff, there’s no better place to figure out a next move than the porch of her plantation-style home. Nestled in the stunning Garden District, the DuPont House has been in Hannah’s family for two centuries. With its eighteen rooms and two guesthouses, it’s far more home than widowed Hannah needs. Still, it could make a wonderful inn, especially if she can convince her friends and former coworkers Tonya, Jasmine, and Nydia to join in the venture. But in the meantime, Hannah has a high school reunion to attend… College Professor St. John McNair, Hannah’s one-time classmate, is still the finest guy in any room. Between Hannah’s willowy, blonde beauty, and his uncanny resemblance to Marvin Gaye, they make a striking pair. And gradually, their rekindled friendship moves toward romance. Still, Hannah is too bruised by her late husband’s infidelities to trust a man again. But her friends’ arrival and encouragement just might show her a path through uncertainty—straight to a vibrant, joyful new life…
The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1)
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesOVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Don't miss this New York Times bestselling "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets—perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out. Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why—or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch—and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive. **The games continue in The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, and The Brothers Hawthorne!
The Inheritance Games Collection (The Inheritance Games)
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Fall in love with the series everyone is talking about with this ebook collection of the #1 New York Times bestselling Inheritance Games trilogy! The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, and The Final Gambit are together for the first time--plus a FREE bonus ebook, The Naturals! Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch -- and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive. With deadly stakes, thrilling twists, juicy secrets, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, this "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) series is perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Knives Out.
The Inheritance Part I
by Olivia MayfieldDebut author Olivia Mayfield presents a thrilling and sexy new serial about seductive money, deadly secrets, and fatal attractions... The Inheritance, Part I The Will Maggie Willings knew that returning home for her estranged grandfather's funeral would not be easy, but she never expected the reading of his will to be the most difficult part. The four people named in the will--Maggie, her brother Robert, her ex-boyfriend Andrew, and her grandfather's far-too-young girlfriend Bethany--are given a challenge: find out the truth about what happened to Maggie's younger sister Cassandra, who vanished over eight years ago, and win the entirety of the estate. Maggie is thrown by the strange request, reluctant to drag up painful memories of her sister's disappearance, and bothered by her lingering attraction to Andrew, who wants to team up to solve the mystery. But there are ten million dollars on the line and Maggie has no idea where to start--or who she'll be able to trust. More to come...Don't miss The Inheritance, Part II
The Inheritance Part II
by Olivia MayfieldAs The Inheritance continues, Maggie realizes that when it comes to her grandfather's will, no one can be trusted. No matter how tempting their offers are... The Inheritance, Part II The Witness Maggie is wary of the other contestants in her grandfather's game; even her own brother is acting too strange to be relied on. But after a surprisingly sincere conversation with Andrew about their past, Maggie agrees to his offer to team up in the search for the truth about Cassandra. It's better to keep him close and find out if he's as honest as he seems. Plus, maybe time in close quarters will force her to let go of her troublesome crush on him. But when Maggie gets a call from Cassandra's old high school friend, who claims to have information about the disappearance that he doesn't want to share with the others, she decides to keep her rendezvous with him a secret--even from her newfound partner... More to come...Don't miss The Inheritance, Part III
The Inheritance Part III
by Olivia MayfieldThe case in Olivia Mayfield's The Inheritance is heating up, and so is the connection between Maggie and Andrew. But even attraction is suspect when millions of dollars are on the line... The Inheritance, Part III The Betrayal Shaken to the core by her latest discovery, Maggie seeks solace in the arms of an eager Andrew, and an evening of consoling turns into a night of reckless passion. Though Maggie's investigation into Cassandra's vanishing is meeting with little success, her love life finally seems to be going right. The more she learns about Andrew, the more Maggie begins to believe that she let the wrong guy get away. But as their relationship turns from a one night stand into a more serious fling, Maggie realizes that Andrew might be hiding secrets of his own--secrets that make her wonder if his seduction hides ulterior motives. More to come...Don't miss The Inheritance, Part IV
The Inheritance Part IV
by Olivia MayfieldFeeling betrayed by Andrew, Maggie must search for the truth about Cassandra alone. But, as Olivia Mayfield's steamy mystery continues, what Maggie uncovers might just shatter her trust even more... The Inheritance, Part IV The Secret Unsure what side Andrew is on, Maggie decides to avoid him for a few days, continuing her investigation on her own. Unfortunately, talking with the private investigator that her family hired eight years ago doesn't get her any closer to the truth. Maggie has a feeling that she's missing something big, something about the party, but the pieces just aren't falling into place. To make matters worse, after Maggie catches Bethany and Robert in a compromising position, she's even more determined to solve the case before the other contestants can. But when Andrew calls, asking to see Maggie one more time so he can come clean, he might be too hard to resist... More to come...Don't miss The Inheritance, Part V
The Inheritance Part V
by Olivia MayfieldWhen Andrew finally comes clean to Maggie, their relationship grows stronger than ever. But with a fortune still hanging in the balance and Cassandra's mystery still unsolved, the surprises in Olivia Mayfield's The Inheritance are just beginning... The Inheritance, Part V The Confrontation Maggie is sure that Robert knows more about their sister's disappearance than he's letting on. Finally convinced of Andrew's honesty, she agrees to confront her family with him at her side. But the Willings have far more skeletons in their closet than either Maggie or Andrew suspected. After a tearful confession from her mother and a shocking admission from Bethany, Maggie cannot believe that Robert is the one with the most secrets to spill. But when the truth about Cassandra is finally revealed, the reality is more shocking than Maggie ever imagined... More to come...Don't miss The Inheritance, Part VI
The Inheritance Part VI
by Olivia MayfieldIn the shocking conclusion to Olivia Mayfield's The Inheritance, the truth about Cassandra is finally in the open. But will anyone escape with the winnings alive? The Inheritance, Part VI The Truth As the situation at the Willings manor quickly spirals out of control, it's up to Maggie and Andrew to act quickly and make sure that no one else gets hurt. But getting the evidence to the police won't be as easy as it seems, especially when the guilty party is determined to keep their involvement hidden and keep themselves out of jail. In the wake of all the tragedy and lies in her family, Maggie is ready to move on from her past and look forward to a future with Andrew. But with a crazed killer in their midst, she may not make it out alive to see if he feels the same way...
The Inheritance Test: An Opposites Attract Playboy Romance
by Anne MarshA yacht is close quarters for these enemies to lovers. Will past secrets make them cut and run? Find out in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Anne Marsh!Could the partnership that should save his reputationcause the scandal of her lifetime? To save his inheritance, Declan Masterson needs to fix his playboy image—fast! Partnering with plain, respectable Charlotte Palsgrave for a charity yacht race is a genius first step, no matter how much she initially dislikes him. Charlotte is from an established family without a hint of scandal. Or so he thinks… At first, they can barely speak to one another, let alone sail a boat together. And then he has the nerve to suggest she needs a makeover! But when the two become shipwrecked, they may discover just how much opposites can attract…From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.
The Inheritance Trilogy (The Inheritance Trilogy #3)
by N. K. JemisinThe Inheritance Trilogy omnibus includes the novels: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Broken Kingdoms, The Kingdom of Gods, and a brand new novella set in the same world: The Awakened Kingdom.A REALM OF GODS AND MORTALS.Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a vicious power struggle.
The Inheritance of Beauty: A Novel
by Nicole SeitzBeauty, like truth, is enduring. But only one can set you free. The Inheritance of Beauty is a rich and enchanting story about 92-year-old George, forced to watch his beloved wife Maggie fade from Alzheimer&’s—until a stranger arrives at their nursing home to bring the tragic past crashing back.Maggie Black came of age in the lush, fragrant lowcountry of South Carolina—spending her days with her beloved brother and the childhood sweetheart she would grow up to marry. But when a stranger arrived on the train one summer, Maggie couldn&’t imagine the evil he would bring with him. And though she escaped with her life, the ramifications of that fateful summer would alter all of their lives forever.Now, some eighty years later, Maggie and her husband George are spending their remaining days in a nursing home, helpless as age slowly robs Maggie of her ability to communicate. When a mysterious package arrives, followed closely by a stranger whose identity haunts them, Maggie and George are hemmed in by a history they&’d rather forget.As the truth reveals itself, George knows he must face the past and its lifetime of repercussions. It&’s the only way to free himself and his precious wife—if it&’s not too late. But George isn't sure how many lives were affected by the stranger in Levy . . . or why life must come full-circle now when he's running out of timeHaunting southern fiction told through alternating points of view in the present and 1929Includes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Nicole Seitz: Saving Cicadas,A Hundred Years of Happiness, and Trouble the Water
The Inheritance: A Novel (Frontier Brides #1)
by Joan JohnstonDaisy knew that someday, somehow, she would pay for wanting what no proper woman wanted...The ravishing Duchess Daisy vowed to save Severn Manor by marrying Nicholas Calloway, a Texas bounty hunter come to claim his family's ancestral lands. But the moment they met, the slate eyed barbarian took Daisy's breath away. She proposed a marriage of convenience. But she hadn't reckoned on flash-fire passion with the savage new duke...Nicholas Calloway came to England to discover the truth about his bastard birth, then sell his inherited estate--with Duchess Daisy's help. Her price was marriage. He agreed, determined to have her on his own terms-only to find himself hostage to the fiery redhead he couldn't leave behind...The highly acclaimed bestselling author of Outlaw's Bride, Joan Johnston brings to life two extraordinary characters--an outrageous duchess and an unlikely duke--in a love story that enchants and enthralls to the very last page.From the Paperback edition.