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The Last Close Call: The clock is ticking in this page-turning romantic thriller
by Laura Griffin'Griffin's characters leap off the page, and she throws myriad twists, turns, and red herrings into her taut plot as it rockets to a heart-pounding finale. The result is a high-stakes romantic thriller that's sure to please' Publishers WeeklyWith her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, 'Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat' USA TODAYIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you'll be gripped by Laura Griffin!.........................................................Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But the pressure of police cases left her burned out, and she's shifted her focus to helping adoptees find their biological parents.Austin detective Jack Bruner has spent his career successfully tracking down vicious criminals-with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. When the latest two victims come to light, Jack sees his target is escalating his violent behavior-and only with Rowan's help does he stand a chance of cracking this case.Moved by Jack's dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background and helps them zero in on a search radius, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who's growing bolder the longer he evades the law.
The Last Concubine
by Catt FordWhen Princess Lan'xiu's brother delivers her under duress into General Hüi Wei's harem as a political offering, her only question is how soon her secret will be discovered. She is under no illusions: when the general discovers she is actually a he, death is his only future--though he doesn't plan to make it easy. Lan'xiu has dressed as a woman all his life, but he is no damsel in distress. He can swing a sword with the best of them. General Hüi Wei has everything a man could want: power, wealth, success on the battlefield, and a harem of concubines. At first, he regards Lan'xiu with suspicion, but he finds himself strangely drawn to her. When he discovers the beautiful young woman is actually a man, his first reaction is to draw his sword. Rather than waste such beauty, he decides to enjoy the spirited Lan'xiu's submission--and ignites a passion and desire deeper than anything he's felt with other wives. But court intrigue, political ambitions, and the general's doubts may be too much for their love to overcome. A Timeless Dreams title: While reaction to same-sex relationships throughout time and across cultures has not always been positive, these stories celebrate M/M love in a manner that may address, minimize, or ignore historical stigma.
The Last Continent: A Discworld Novel (Wizards #6)
by Terry Pratchett"If you are unfamiliar with Pratchett’s unique blend of philosophical badinage interspersed with slapstick, you are on the threshold of a mind-expanding opportunity.” —Financial TimesChaos ensues when Discworld’s deliciously hapless wizard Rincewind goes walking about in the Down Under in this wonderfully witty satire from legendary internationally bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett.There’s big trouble at the Unseen University, Ankh-Morpork’s prestigious and only institute of higher learning. A professor is missing—and the one person who can find him is not only the most bumbling magician the school ever produced, he’s currently stranded in Fourecks, Discworld’s last (and unfinished) continent. The down-under is hot (so hot) and it’s dry (so dry)—though it’s rumored there was once this thing called The Wet, but no one believes that. Practically everything here that’s not poisonous is venomous.Discworld’s most inept wizard and his companion, Luggage, are eager to get home—but first Rincewind has to survive a pushy mystical kangaroo trickster named Scrappy and a mob of Fourecks hooligans determined to hang him. All his problems would be solved if he could just make it rain . . . for (maybe) the first time ever. And if the time-traveling professors from UU working on rescuing him can get to the right millennium . . .The Discworld books can be read in any order, but The Last Continent is the sixth book in the Wizards collection (and the 22nd Discworld book). The other books in the Wizards collection include:The Color of MagicThe Light FantasticSourceryEricInteresting TimesUnseen Academicals
The Last Cowboy
by Crystal GreenAll housekeeper Felicia Markowski wanted was the baby she thought she could never have. But the unexpected prediction from a carnival fortune-teller gave her a sense of hope she'd lost long ago -- and led her straight into the arms of cattle wrangler Jackson North. Felicia believed the rugged loner-next-door was the man who would give her the child she so desired. But Jackson was hiding a painful past, and though he found solace in Felicia's embrace, he was afraid to take a chance on a new life. To make her dreams come true, Felicia had to help the man she loved face the truth -- and heal his shattered heart.
The Last Cowboy
by Nancy M Bell Pat DaleWords mean things. And Samantha Turner should know that better than anyone. Associate editor of the Flanders Herald, she’s buried herself in word-smithing for the better part of a decade as she labors at her father’s newspaper. But when she unleashes some well-deserved but incendiary words for her former boyfriend, she unwittingly sets into motion a chain of events that will change her life forever.
The Last Cowboy (Jackson Hole #4)
by Lindsay MckennaCity girl. It was written all over her like a sign warning him to keep off. Sure, Slade McPherson would train her horse...With his ranch one bad day away from foreclosure, he can't afford to turn away a paying customer. But no way is this cowboy getting involved with a woman like Jordana Lawton-no matter how pretty she looks in a saddle.Yet everything can change in an instant. A terrifying run-in with an angry bull tilts Slade's world off its axis, leaving him wounded and unable to compete in a race that could change his future, for good. With Jordana by his side, he just might stand a chance. But what happens when this old-school cowboy finds himself falling for a modern city girl?
The Last Cowboy Hero (Home on the Ranch #26)
by Barbara McmahonHolly Bennett hadn't listened to her father, and his words came back to haunt her when the boy she idolized got her pregnant and left town. A decade has dulled the pain-until the cowboy who broke her heart moves in next door. - To settle an old score Ty Alvarez tells himself their passion is dead, yet he can't ignore the sweet memories that flood back, especially after he and Holly realize they allowed a bitter old tyrant to steal years from their lives. Now he has the chance to be Holly's hero again, but only if he chooses love over revenge. -Home on the RanchCowboys, ranches, home and family- stories you won't soon forget.
The Last Cowboy In Texas (Deep in the Heart of Texas #7)
by Katie LaneA DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS NOVEL NO SAD SONGS HERE, DARLIN' Country music princess Starlet Brubaker has a sweet tooth for moon pies and cowboys: both are yummy-and you can never have just one. Now Beckett Cates may not be a cowboy, but he certainly has the heart, soul-and body-to whet her appetite. He's a sexy ex-Marine with a touch hotter than the scorching Texas sun and arms strong enough to catch her when she lands into trouble. Playing bodyguard to America's sweetheart isn't easy for Beckett. But falling for her sure is. Unfortunately, Starlet has a reputation for keeping a guy or two wrapped around her finger and Beckett refuses to be anybody's backup. So now it's up to Starlet to prove that she's put her cowboy-crazy days behind her. Otherwise, she'll be singing solo instead of living in harmony with the man who's loved her even before her fame and fortune.
The Last Cowboy Standing
by Barbara DunlopRope 'em. Ride 'em. Wed 'em? With his family pressuring him to settle down, Travis Jacobs hightails it to the rodeo for a no-strings fling. But the bull rider never expected to bump into Danielle Marin. The pretty lawyer once rebuffed his flirtations. Now, however, she looks ready for a little fun. Danielle knows getting involved with a rogue like Travis will only lead to heartache. Her career in question, she should be thinking with her head, not the heat of their kisses. But when all roads lead back to Colorado-and Travis-resistance is futile. Will she finally manage to lasso the last cowboy standing?
The Last Cowboy Standing (Cowboys of Holiday Ranch #14)
by Carla CassidyA cowboy's back on the ranch… and ready to rescue his boss Hired to work as a horse trainer, Mac McBride discovers that his new employer, Marisa Lindale, is as untrusting as her mustang. Years ago, she was tormented by a mysterious criminal and now her abductor has returned! Mac finds himself irresistibly drawn to Marisa and desperate to protect her…but her plans for revenge might risk both their lives.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Cowboys of Holiday Ranch series:Book 1: A Real CowboyBook 2: Cowboy of InterestBook 3: Cowboy Under FireBook 4: Cowboy at ArmsBook 5: Operation Cowboy DaddyBook 6: Killer CowboyBook 7: Sheltered by the CowboyBook 8: Guardian CowboyBook 9: Cowboy DefenderBook 10: Cowboy's Vow to ProtectBook 11: The Cowboy's Targeted BrideBook 12: The Last Cowboy Standing
The Last Crawford Bachelor
by Judy ChristenberryHOW TO LASSO A BACHELOR... In Michael Crawford's "Five Year Plan," marriage came dead last. Even if he wanted a wife, it wouldn't be the slender blonde who arrived at the Circle K claiming to be the long-lost granddaughter of the late childless owner. Though Michael suspected Dani Langston of staking an unfounded claim on his loved ones, her blue-eyed innocence won over his family. Like a saddled bronco he suddenly found himself a roommate, a co-worker - and a pretend fiancée! Dani's fire-and-ice personality knocked the confident Mr. Crawford off balance. One minute he wanted to kiss her, the next, run and save his hide. But the Crawford family "Cupids" had their own ideas.... Silhouette Romance #1715
The Last Dance
by Fiona McIntoshWould you risk everything for love? Stella Myles is suddenly impoverished through a family crisis and becomes forced to make ends meet by selling herself as a dance partner in a Piccadilly ballroom. Here she meets the enigmatic Montgomery, who orchestrates a job for her as governess for the wealthy Ainsworth family in Sussex. But nothing is as straightforward as it first seems. In entering the mansion of Harp's End, Stella encounters a family with more secrets than most. She struggles to fit in above or below stairs – although nothing proves so challenging as restraining the illicit love that ignites between herself and the mysterious Douglas Ainsworth. When Douglas announces that they are all to voyage aboard a cruise ship bound for Morocco, tensions reach new heights and finally bubble over. Stella finds herself caught up in a family at war and in a world on the edge of another. She is now the keeper of an incendiary document smuggled out of Berlin, one which must reach London at all costs. From the rolling green hills of the Kentish Weald to the colourful alleys and bazaars of Morocco, this is a thrilling story of intrigue and danger – and a passion to risk dying for.
The Last Dance
by John InmanMartin Dance knows better than to get involved with a rent boy. After all, he’s been around the block a few times. And a few times after that. Still, there’s something about Johnny Cotton that catches his eye. And his heart. When Johnny and his best friend find themselves in over their heads with the woman who owns them lock, stock, and barrel, Martin knows he has to step in. Martin and his old buddy, Charlie Bass, might be retired from the Firm, but they still know how to manage a gunfight. And how to go underground with a couple of male hookers less than half their age. Just for the purpose of keeping them safe, you understand. No funny business intended. Odd, though, how funny business tends to creep in when you least expect it. It’s sort of like love that way, Martin decides. One minute you’re minding your own business, the next minute you’re in a world of hurt. Or, if you’re lucky, a world of happy.
The Last Dance
by Nan RyanA novel of romance, first love, and second chances hailed as &“an exquisite book, one that long lingers in the mind, an absolute &‘keeper&’!&” —Heather Graham At the turn of the century, small-town postmistress Lucy Hart is desperate for adventure. On the verge of spinsterhood, she decides to take a trip and make some lasting memories in the fading glory of Atlantic City. Avaricious gigolo Blackie LaDuke has made his way through a bevy of high-society women, pleasing them while keeping his eye on a way out. Looking to escape the heat of New York City—and the pressure to settle down—he escapes to Atlantic City. There he meets a most unusually beautiful and prim young woman, and is instantly intrigued. Soon, an unlikely friendship blossoms and before long, Blackie finds himself wanting to be the man worthy of Lucy&’s affection. Hoping to leave their old lives behind, can Lucy and Blackie start a new one together?
The Last Daughter of York
by Nicola Cornick&“An engaging, fast-paced read for fans of Philippa Gregory and of dual-timeline historical fiction." —Library JournalIn the winter of 1483, Francis Lovell is Richard III&’s Lord Chamberlain and confidant, but the threat of Henry Tudor&’s rebels has the king entrusting to Francis and his wife, Anne, his most crucial mission: protecting the young Richard of York, his brother&’s surviving son and a threat to Henry&’s claims to the throne.Two years later, Richard III is dead, and Anne hides the young prince of York while Francis is hunted by agents of the new king, Henry VII. Running out of options to keep her husband and the boy safe, Anne uses the power of an ancient family relic to send them away, knowing that in doing so she will never see Francis again.In the present day, Serena Warren has been haunted by her past ever since her twin sister, Caitlin, disappeared. But when Caitlin&’s bones are discovered interred in a church vault that hasn&’t been opened since the eighteenth century, the police are baffled. Piecing together local folklore that speaks of a magical relic with her own hazy memories of the day Caitlin vanished, Serena begins to uncover an impossible secret that her grandfather has kept hidden, one that connects her to Anne, Francis and the young Duke of York.Inspired by the enduring mystery of the Princes in the Tower, Nicola Cornick cleverly interprets the events into a dazzling novel set between a present-day mystery and a country on the brink of Tudor rule.
The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck
by Kylie Scott&“Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I&’m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday.&” When Lilah Goodluck saves the life of Good Witch Willow as they&’re crossing a busy L.A. street, the last thing she expects is five unwanted predictions as a reward. Who gives someone the winning lotto numbers then tells them they&’ve only got a week to live? And who believes in that nonsense anyway? But when the first three predictions come true within twenty-four hours, Lilah&’s disbelief turns to mild panic. She&’s further horrified when she nearly runs a car off the road that belongs to Alistair Lennox, who just happens to be the illegitimate son of the British king. While Alistair is intrigued by her preposterous story, Lilah is adamant about resisting the heat between her and the playboy prince. If she denies he&’s her soulmate, then the last prediction can&’t come true, right? As the days count down, they become maybe friends…and then maybe more. But between the relentless paparazzi and some disapproving royals, finding time for love isn&’t easy, especially when her days may be numbered.Red White and Royal Blue meets The Last Holiday in this delightfully quirky novel from the New York Times bestselling author of End of Story, about a woman who unexpectedly finds "fall in love with a prince" at the top of her bucket list.
The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck: one playboy prince, five life-changing predictions, seven days to live . . .
by Kylie Scott'What a fun ride! You will not be able to stop turning the pages until you see how it ends' Sarina BowenNew York Times bestselling sensation Kylie Scott's brand new romcom! 'Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I'm very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday.'When Lilah Goodluck saves a woman's life as they're crossing a busy L.A. street, the last thing she expects is five unwanted predictions as a reward. Who gives someone the winning lotto numbers then tells them they've only got a week to live? And who believes in that nonsense anyway?But when three of her predictions come true within twenty-four hours, Lilah's disbelief just turns to mild panic. She's further horrified when she nearly runs a car off the road that belongs to Alistair Lennox, who just happens to be the illegitimate son of the British king.While Alistair is intrigued by her preposterous story, Lilah is adamant about resisting the heat between her and the playboy prince. If she denies he's her soulmate, then the last prediction can't come true, right? As the days count down, they become maybe friends . . . and they maybe more. But between the relentless paparazzi and some disapproving royals, finding time for love isn't easy, especially when her days may be numbered.Praise for KYLIE SCOTT'The perfect balance of wit, steam and heart-warming romance' HELENA HUNTING'Sweet and spicy - the unique setup, top-notch banter and charming enigma had me hooked' ANNA E. COLLINS'Witty, smart and supremely sexy' KATE SPENCER'Angsty, addictive, warm, and loving!' TIJAN'Perfect for fans of Sarah Hogle and Tessa Bailey' Library Journal'Strikingly fresh romance' Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The Last Days of Summer: The emotional, funny, spicy and romantic new enemies-to-lovers rom-com for 2025 that will make you wish for a long British summer seaside weekend
by Sarra ManningSometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much' MARIAN KEYES'Funny, filled with emotion and very, very sexy! Add it to your 2025 TBR pile immediately...' BETH O'LEARY'I laughed out loud, cried until I was a husk and finished it feeling refreshed, renewed, and looking at life a little bit differently. It's a summer I never wanted to end' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Your favourite writer's favourite writer . . . fun, sexy, bittersweet and utterly romantic, I fell head over heels for Cassie and Marc' LINDSEY KELK'Expertly crafted, extremely loveable and a perfect balance of wit, heart and smut' LAUREN BRAVOAfter a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends Lucy and Russell think he's wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?⭐Enemies to lovers⭐Fake relationship⭐Grumpy / sunshine⭐Heartfelt and emotional⭐True love⭐Hot, French, male main character⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...REAL READERS ARE SWOONING OVER SARRA MANNING...'Beautifull written, romantic, sexy, and gives a good ol' tug on the heart strings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sarra Manning is a one-click author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, romantic and spicy in equal measures' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An auto-buy author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Yet another absolute triumph by this author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I willed my eyes to move faster so I could find out where the story was going! And I teared up more than once' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJOR'Emotional and profound and so so hot' SOPHIE IRWIN'What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is' JANE CASEY'Funny and sexy and rips along' FREYA NORTH'Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story' LUCY VINE
The Last Days of Summer: The emotional, funny, spicy and romantic new enemies-to-lovers rom-com for 2025 that will make you wish for a long British summer seaside weekend
by Sarra ManningSometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much' MARIAN KEYES'Funny, filled with emotion and very, very sexy! Add it to your 2025 TBR pile immediately...' BETH O'LEARY'I laughed out loud, cried until I was a husk and finished it feeling refreshed, renewed, and looking at life a little bit differently. It's a summer I never wanted to end' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Your favourite writer's favourite writer . . . fun, sexy, bittersweet and utterly romantic, I fell head over heels for Cassie and Marc' LINDSEY KELK'Expertly crafted, extremely loveable and a perfect balance of wit, heart and smut' LAUREN BRAVOAfter a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends Lucy and Russell think he's wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?⭐Enemies to lovers⭐Fake relationship⭐Grumpy / sunshine⭐Heartfelt and emotional⭐True love⭐Hot, French, male main character⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...REAL READERS ARE SWOONING OVER SARRA MANNING...'Beautifull written, romantic, sexy, and gives a good ol' tug on the heart strings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sarra Manning is a one-click author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, romantic and spicy in equal measures' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An auto-buy author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Yet another absolute triumph by this author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I willed my eyes to move faster so I could find out where the story was going! And I teared up more than once' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJOR'Emotional and profound and so so hot' SOPHIE IRWIN'What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is' JANE CASEY'Funny and sexy and rips along' FREYA NORTH'Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story' LUCY VINE
The Last Debutante (The\secrets Of Hadley Green Ser. #4)
by Julia LondonThe lush Scottish Highlands are a tempting setting for seduction in New York Times bestselling author Julia London&’s sparkling novel.Who is the captive and who is the captor? When a sexy laird holds a spirited English lady for ransom, she turns the tables and steals his heart. The last person Daria Babcock expects to find in her grandmother&’s home is a brawny, naked Highlander. She doesn&’t buy Mamie&’s explanation about finding the poor man shot in the woods. Nor does she trust the gorgeous laird, who insists his own memory fails him. But Daria came to Scotland looking for adventure and romance, and after the intriguing stranger kidnaps her, she gets her wish—and so much more....
The Last Di Sione Claims His Prize
by Maisey Yates"I want that painting. It is my last Lost Mistress. My Lost Love." Alessandro Di Sione is renowned for being cold and unsentimental, but even he can't deny his grandfather's dream of retrieving a painting steeped in royal scandal. Yet the key to its return is the outspoken Princess Gabriella. While traveling together to Isola D'Oro to locate the mysterious painting, Gabby is drawn to the man tortured by guilt from his past. Her innocence makes her untouchable, as Alex is convinced his Di Sione blood is tainted. But could their passion be his salvation?
The Last Doctor She Should Ever Date
by Louisa GeorgeBreaking all the rules...It's been four years since infamous-and delectable-party girl Daniella Danatello brought her powerful family the wrong sort of publicity! Dani's desperate to get back in their good books, and accepts a job as physiotherapist on her father's rugby team.There's just one thing-one man-standing in the way of earning back her self-respect: the team doctor, Zac Price. With killer abs and infuriatingly sexy arrogance, Zac is one massive distraction-and now that she's his colleague, any involvement with him would break all the rules. Dani is determined to keep away...but Zac's just too tempting to ignore....
The Last Dragon of the East
by Katrina KwanInspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan&’s dazzling fantasy debut is a propulsive adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah Whitten.At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running—even if that means ignoring the past-due notices—and taking care of his ailing mother. But he has a not-so-secret gift that he&’s parlayed into a side career: he was born with the ability to see the red threads of fate between soulmates, which lends itself nicely to matchmaking. Sai has thus far been content not to follow his own thread, the only one he&’s ever seen that&’s gray and fraying. But Sai&’s ordinary existence is about to be turned upside-down by a pair of shining dragon scales. When his mother&’s doctor sells them to him, claiming them as a miracle cure, Sai is pretty sure he&’s being scammed. When the medicine actually works—and the terrifying, ruthless emperor catches wind—Sai is thrust into the search for a dragon long thought extinct that will lead him into the throes of a brewing war and deep into foreign lands, facing down challenges both magical and mortal on an unexpected adventure. And for the very first time, as his own thread of fate begins to move, he may be able to solve the mystery of his Fated One at the other end of the line.
The Last Dress from Paris
by Jade BeerThe secret is hidden within a collection of Dior dresses...London, 2017. There&’s no one Lucille adores more than her grandmother. So when her beloved Granny Sylvie asks for Lucille&’s assistance with a small matter, she&’s happy to help. The next thing she knows, Lucille is on a train to Paris, tasked with retrieving a priceless Dior dress. But not everything is as it seems, and what Lucille finds in a small Parisian apartment will have her scouring the city for answers to a question that could change her entire life.Paris, 1952. Postwar France is full of glamour and privilege, and Alice Ainsley is in the middle of it all. As the wife to the British ambassador to France, Alice&’s job is to see and be seen—even if that wasn&’t quite what she signed up for. Her husband showers her with jewels, banquets, and couture Dior dresses, but his affection has become distressingly elusive. As the strain on her marriage grows, Alice&’s only comfort is her bond with her trusted lady&’s maid, Marianne. But when a new face appears in her drawing room, Alice finds herself yearning to follow her heart...no matter the consequences.The City of Light comes alive in this lush, evocative tale that explores the ties that bind us together, the truths we hold that make us who we are, and the true meaning of what makes someone family.
The Last Dress from Paris: A heartbreaking and sweeping historical novel
by Jade Beer'Kept me spellbound...You can practically feel the heaviness and sumptuousness of the velvet and other lush materials of the vintage gowns in your hands. Secrets and heartbreak come alive in this book I was unable to put down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Each Dior dress tells a story... London, 2017: When her beloved grandmother, Sylvie, sends her to Paris to retrieve a dress she wore decades before, Lucille sees the perfect opportunity to briefly escape the pressures of her own life. But not everything is as it seems, and the long-buried secrets she discovers, hidden in a collection of priceless Dior gowns, could change everything. Paris, 1952: Postwar France is full of glamour and privilege, and Alice Ainsley is in the middle of it all. As the wife to the British ambassador to France, her life is a whirlwind of jewels, banquets and couture dresses, but beneath the glittering facade, Alice is suffocating in a loveless marriage. So when a new face appears in her drawing room, Alice finds herself yearning to follow her heart . . . no matter the consequences. Deliciously evocative and achingly romantic, sweeping from Fifties Paris to the V&A museum in London, The Last Dress from Paris is the perfect read for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Gill Paul.Don't miss the new novel from Jade Beer, The Palace Dressmaker, another sweeping tale of love, friendship and the power of fashion to shape our lives... Everyone is falling in love with The Last Dress from Paris:'I'm sipping on a calming cup of tea and dabbing my eyes with a tissue after finishing this book... An excellent read! I love the description of the dresses. Paris in the 1950's... Loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn't put it down. What a great story. Loved, laughed and cried while reading it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful story of unrequited love, haute couture fashion, friendship, and secrets!... I read this one late into the night... I enjoyed the descriptions of the dresses, as well as the scenic locations in Paris. Secrets were gradually revealed, right up to the satisfying conclusion' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book!!... Bittersweet and with a mystery at its heart... A great read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Some books stick with you throughout reading and after finishing it. This is one of those books!... When I tell you that I loved this book, I mean it!!... Fashion, forbidden love, heartbreak... I HIGHLY recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A brilliant book that will stay with me for a long time... A thoroughly engrossing novel of strong love' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful fashion treasure hunt involving some of my favourite Dior gowns... The dresses dance from the pages, and Paris is resplendently depicted' Natasha Lester 'A whirlwind tour through Paris, both past and present, the novel is a rich exploration of the power of female friendships and the true meaning of family. Moving and utterly enjoyable' Fiona Davis 'An absolute delight!... As original, elegant, and romantic as the Dior dresses the novel's mystery is woven around' Hazel Gaynor 'As beautifully stitched together as a couture gown... I loved it' Jessica Fellowes 'Sumptuous, evocative and dripping in Parisian elegance. A beautifully written page-turner' Kate Thompson 'My kind of read, with vintage couture gowns, Parisian elegance, and romance across the ages' Gill Paul