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Anticipation
by Jennifer LabrecqueNO SEX FOR 30 DAYS!30 days and counting...When serial monogamist Nick O'Malley bets his buddies he can remain woman-free for 30 days, he figures he'll suffer, but succeed. Then a few curves are thrown his way....2 days and counting...One minute Nick's in his hotel room aching for the leggy blonde he left behind in the bar. The next, she's barging into his room--wearing nothing but a scrap of leather and thigh-high boots!1 night and counting...Nick might have fought Serena off once, but when she shows up the next night hell-bent on getting him out of his pants, he figures he'll be kissing his $500 goodbye. He'd almost think she had a hidden agenda--if he wasn't too busy fighting his lust. But he has to hold out, just for one more night. Even if it is the longest night of his life....
Antigoddess: Book 1 (The Goddess War)
by Kendare BlakeHe was Apollo, the sun, and he'd burn down anything that tried to hurt her... Cassandra and Aidan are just your average high-school couple. Or so Cassandra believes. Blissfully unaware that she was once a powerful prophetess, Cassandra doesn't even know that god exist...Until now.Because the gods are dying - and Cassandra could hold the answer to their survival. But Aidan has a secret of his own. He is really Apollo, god of the sun, and he will do anything to protect the girl he loves from the danger that's coming for her. Even if it means war against his immortal family...Sexy, irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue; relentless action and suspense - ANTIGODDESS is the YA novel you've been waiting for.
Antiguos secretos
by Katherine Garbera Luis Pugni¿Sería acertado mezclar los negocios con el placer? Henry Devonshire era el hijo ilegítimo de Malcolm Devonshire, dueóo de Everest Records. Henry era un hombre irresistible, cuyo objetivo consistía en convertirse en el heredero del imperio de su padre moribundo. La única persona que podía ayudarle a conseguirlo era Astrid Taylor, su encantadora asistente personal; sin embargo, no contaba con la atracción que experimentaría hacia ella y que podía costarle a Henry, literalmente, una fortuna.
Antipodes
by Michele BaconWhen Erin Cerise steps off her plane in Christchurch, New Zealand, she’s determined to overcome her losses of swim team captainship, her boyfriend Ben, and her reputation. Her mother is certain studying abroad will regain Erin’s chances of a good future. Once Erin meets her uninspiring host family and city, though, she’s not so sure.Before Christchurch, Erin wasn’t always intense and focused. When had her priorities gone upside down?Now, Erin balks at NZ’s itchy school uniforms, its cold houses, and her hosts’ utter inability to pronounce her name correctly. Christchurch does boast amazing rock climbing, gorgeous scenery, and at least one guy who could make her journey worthwhile—if she lets him.With months ahead of her, Erin slowly begins to draw on the years behind her, one step back into her memories at a time. As she rebuilds herself from the other side of the world, she finds that although her life has been turned upside down and she’s far from home, every way she moves takes her closer to where she came from.
Antitype
by M. D. WatersAntitype is the prequel to acclaimed novels, Archetype and Prototype. Before Emma appears in their lives, two men face four months that will change their lives forever. One has dreams outside Richmond and away from his family business. The other wants to make the business his only focus. In one summer, outside forces drive them both to make brash and irrevocable decisions that will render them at once supremely powerful yet emotionally vulnerable. How can these peers with identical pasts, as well as seemingly identical futures, reach a threshold where only one escapes with his integrity intact?
Antoinette's Sister
by Diana GiovinazzoAs Marie Antoinette took her last breath as Queen of France in Paris, another formidable monarch—Antoinette&’s dearly beloved sister, Charlotte—was hundreds of miles away, in Naples, fighting desperately to secure her release from the revolutionaries who would take her life. Little did Charlotte know, however, that her sister&’s execution would change the course of history—and bring about the end of her own empire. A Pennie's Pick book club selection. &“You are the queen. You are the queen that Antoinette wanted to be.&” Austria 1767: Maria Carolina Charlotte—tenth daughter and one of sixteen children of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria—knows her position as a Habsburg archduchess will inevitably force her to leave her home, her family, and her cherished sister, Antoinette, whose companionship she values over all else. But not yet. The Habsburg family is celebrating a great triumph: Charlotte&’s older sister, Josepha, has been promised to King Ferdinand IV of Naples and will soon take her place as queen. Before she can journey to her new home, however, tragedy strikes. After visiting the family crypt, Josepha contracts smallpox and dies. Shocked, Charlotte is forced to face an unthinkable new reality: she must now marry Ferdinand in her sister&’s stead. Bereft and alone, Charlotte finds that her life in Naples is more complicated than she could ever have imagined. Ferdinand is weak and feckless, and a disastrous wedding night plunges her into despair. Her husband&’s regent, Tanucci, a controlling and power-hungry man, has pushed the country to the brink of ruin. Overwhelmed, she asks her brother Leopold, now the Holy Roman Emperor, to send help—which he does in the form of John Acton, a handsome military man twenty years Charlotte&’s senior who is tasked with overseeing the Navy. Now, Charlotte must gather the strength to do what her mother did before her: take control of a country. In a time of political uprisings and royal executions and with the increasingly desperate crisis her favorite sister, Queen Marie Antoinette, is facing in France, how is a young monarch to keep hold of everything—and everyone—she loves? Find out in this sweeping, luxurious tale of family, court intrigue, and power.Includes a Reading Group Guide.
Antología de relatos románticos. Día del libro 2020
by Varios autoresLa mejor colección de relatos románticos para celebrar el Día del libro. Atrévete a descubrir lo que un libro puede lograr. Los autores de Selecta quieren celebrar con todos sus lectores el Día del libro y os regalan esta Antología de relatos románticos. ¿Qué emociones te genera un libro?¿Qué sentimientos te surgen cuando te sumerges en sus páginas? Las tuyas no serán las mismas que las otros, pero si algo hay seguro es que, una vez que cae en tus manos y te engancha, difícil te será soltarlo. Atrévete a adentrarte en esta antología y descubre lo que un libro puede lograr.
Antología de relatos románticos. Navidad 2018: Para que estas fiestas sean mágicas...
by Varios AutoresUna maravillosa colección de relatos románticos de los personajes del año de Selecta para celebrar estas fechas tan especiales. ¡Un regalo para todas las lectoras de Selecta! Son muchos los personajes secundarios que nos roban un trocito del corazón y nos dejan con ganas de saber qué fue de ellos. Os invitamos a conocer su historia de amor en esta antología de relatos cortos escritos con cariño, llenos de pasión, sentimiento y dulzura y con un romántico final feliz. Blancas navidades, frío que cala los huesos, decoraciones alusivas, el típico muérdago, anécdotas, navidades distintas... Época de unión, de amistad, de dar y recibir, de amor... La Navidad tiene ese guiño de magia que hace que todo sea posible. Y cuando la imaginación vuela y las palabras se plasman en historias que nos llevan a sentir el encanto de esta fecha tan especial, nada es imposible. Por eso, desde Selecta, queremos haceros llegar esta recopilación de relatos navideños donde encontraréis algunos personajes o lugares que solo pudisteis disfrutar de pasada en algunas de las novelas publicadas por el sello. Esta Navidad es la oportunidad para conocerlos más.
Antología de relatos románticos. Navidad 2019: Navidad 2019
by Varios AutoresVuelve la esperada antología de relatos románticos de Selecta. Celebra junto a nuestros autores estas fechas tan señaladas. ¡Selecta os desea feliz Navidad! No importa en qué lugar del mundo se esté, la Navidad es ese momento del año en el que todo puede suceder. Ya sea encontrar un nuevo amor o revivir el que se tiene, la época festiva nos lleva a ver hacia nuestro interior y descubrir la sencillez de la vida. Porque todo es más fácil cuando existen esos guiños felices que nos iluminan el camino. Desde Selecta queremos que tengáis la oportunidad de conocer más a nuestros autores mediante estas antologías. Historias para todos los gustos que esperamos os hagan disfrutar de estas fechas tan señaladas. Un regalo para todas las lectoras de Selecta.
Antología de relatos románticos. San Valentín 2019
by Varios AutoresLlega esta segunda colección de relatos románticos sobre los personajes favoritos de las lectoras para disfrutar de esta fecha tan especial. ¡Celebra San Valentín con Selecta! Son muchos los personajes secundarios que nos roban un trocito del corazón y nos dejan con ganas de saber qué fue de ellos. También hay muchas parejas de nuestras historias favoritas de las que nos encantaría saber algo más de su vida. Pues todo eso y mucho más es lo que podréis encontrar en esta antología de relatos cortos escritos con cariño, llenos de pasión, sentimiento y dulzura y con un romántico final feliz. Eros, San Valentín, Cupido... no importa cómo lo nombremos, el amor aparece en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Hay veces en que cuesta alcanzarlo; otras, está a un simple suspiro, y muchas veces no es fácil reconocer lo que se siente. Como sea, el cosquilleollega, las mariposas en el estómago se liberan y la pasión nos envuelve. Y eso es, en definitiva, el amor en su estado más puro.
Antología de relatos románticos. San Valentín 2020
by Varios AutoresEste febrero déjate enamorar con la nueva Antología de relatos románticos de Selecta. Los personajes, las parejas y nuestras historias favoritas que nos han acompañado este tiempo, tienen un hueco muy especial en esta recopilación de relatos llenos de amor y pasión. ¡Celebra San Valentín con Selecta! Todos, en algún momento de nuestras vidas, somos tocados por una flecha de Cupido. A veces, con un simple roce, encontramos el amor. Otras, se requiere de un poco más de esfuerzo. Pero, sea como sea, el cosquilleo en el estómago se siente, y eso... eso es lo que importa. ¡Celebra San Valentín con Selecta! Son muchos los personajes secundarios que nos roban un trocito del corazón y nos dejan con ganas de saber qué fue de ellos. También hay muchas parejas de nuestras historias favoritas de las que nos encantaría saber algo más de su vida. Pues todo eso y mucho más es lo que podréis encontrar en esta antología de relatos cortos escritos con cariño, llenos de pasión, sentimiento y dulzura y con un romántico final feliz.
Antología de relatos románticos. Verano 2019
by Varios AutoresLlega el verano, el sol, el calor y qué mejor que una buena lectura para las horas de playa...¡Vuelve el recopilatorio de relatos románticos de Selecta con las historias de amor más refrescantes! Relájate, disfruta y... ¡feliz verano! Enamórate este verano con una selección de relatos románticos, llenos de pasión, ternura y mucho sentimiento. Historias creadas en exclusiva por los autores de Selecta para llenar de emoción tus horas de lectura en estas vacaciones. Si te preguntaste qué fue de ese secundario que tanto te gustó cuando leíste cierto libro, si quieres saber qué es de la vida de determinada pareja cuya historia de amor te apasionó, es posible que entre las páginas de esta colección de relatos encuentres satisfecha tu curiosidad. La colección de relatos románticos de verano está hecha con mucho cariño para todos los lectores de Selecta. ¡Disfruta de este regalo que los autores de Selecta han escrito para ti!
Antonia de Venecia
by Ana Rubio-Serrano Ellyn PeirsonMuy pocas personas conocían a Antonia, a pesar de su eventual fama como "La Estrella de Venecia". Antonia de Venecia es una revelación del amor, de las almas conectadas, de la música, del poder y de la tragedia. La historia atrae al lector en la belleza y la decadencia de la Venecia del siglo XVIII, y en las pasiones que conducen y atormentan a sus personajes. Antonia pasa de ser la alumna estrella de Vivaldi a convertirse en su colega musical y el orgullo de la vanidad musical veneciana. Después de que ella se enamorara de Orlando Sagredo, el maestro organizador del Palio, Antonia reconoce la esclavitud emocional que nunca había cuestionado. Antonia de Venecia está habitada por músicos brillantes, políticos avaros y gobernantes ineficaces de la República de Venecia. A través de todo este entramado, la gente y la música que Antonia ama lleva al lector a las profundidades de la venganza y el sacrificio. Una novela romántica, bien documentada, del siglo XVIII con descripciones brillantes. Antonia de Venecia avanza el eterno femenino heroico como un socio poderoso e igual al masculino.
Antonia de Veneza
by Adelaide Franco Nikolic Ellyn PeirsonMuito poucas pessoas conheceram Antonia, apesar da fama alcançada como “La Stella di Venezia”. Antonia de Veneza é um romance que fala de amor, almas gémeas, música, poder e tragédia. A história atrai o leitor para a beleza e a decadência da Veneza do século XVIII e para as paixões que impulsionam e atormentam os seus personagens. Antonia evolui de aluna prodígio de Vivaldi a sua colega musical e ao orgulho da vaidade musical veneziana. Depois de se apaixonar por Orlando Sagredo, o mestre planeador do Palio, Antonia reconhece a escravidão emocional que, até então, nunca questionou. Antonia de Veneza é habitada por músicos brilhantes, políticos avarentos e governantes inúteis da República de Veneza. Ao mesmo tempo, as pessoas e a música que Antonia ama levam o leitor numa viagem às profundezas da vingança e da abnegação. Um romance bem pesquisado, passado no século XVIII, com descrições brilhantes, Antonia de Veneza apresenta a heroína feminina intemporal como uma parceira poderosa e igual ao seu oposto masculino.
Antonides' Forbidden Wife
by Anne McallisterAlly is back in the life of PJ Antonides for one thing only--his signature on their divorce papers. But arrogant Greek businessman PJ refuses to sign anything. He won't accept that Ally's no longer his wife. So when the smoldering attraction between them moves negotiations from his boardroom to his bedroom, PJ knows his forbidden bride is once again his, and ready for the taking. . . .
Antony and Cleopatra (First Avenue Classics ™)
by William ShakespeareTwo years after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, three men—Octavius Caesar, Lepidus, and Mark Antony—rule the Roman Republic. Antony should be in Rome, helping to stop Pompey's rebel army, but he rarely leaves the side of his lover, Egypt's beautiful Queen Cleopatra. With war against Pompey imminent and tensions deepening between Rome's rulers, Antony agrees to marry Caesar's sister as a show of political loyalty. But Caesar has grander plans: he defeats Pompey, imprisons Lepidus, and then turns his sights on Antony. Can Cleopatra and Antony hope to stand against Caesar's powerful navy? A tale of ill-fated romance and warring empires, this is an unabridged version of one of English playwright William Shakespeare's last great tragedies, first performed in 1607 and published in Shakespeare's First Folio in 1623.
Antony and Cleopatra (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare David BevingtonA magnificent drama of love and war, this riveting tragedy presents one of Shakespeare's greatest female characters--the seductive, cunning Egyptian queen Cleopatra. The Roman leader Mark Antony, a virtual prisoner of his passion for her, is a man torn between pleasure and virtue, between sensual indolence and duty . . . between an empire and love. Bold, rich, and splendid in its setting and emotions, Antony And Cleopatra ranks among Shakespeare's supreme achievements.
Antony and Cleopatra: A Novel
by Colleen McCulloughA sweeping epic of ancient Rome from the #1 bestselling author of The Thorn Birds In this breathtaking follow-up to The October Horse, Colleen McCullough turns her attention to the legendary romance of Antony and Cleopatra, and in this timeless tale of love, politics, and power, proves once again that she is the best historical novelist of our time. Caesar is dead, and Rome is, again, divided. Lepidus has retreated to Africa, while Antony rules the opulent East, and Octavian claims the West, the heart of Rome, as his domain. Though this tense truce holds civil war at bay, Rome seems ripe for an emperor -- a true Julian heir to lay claim to Caesar's legacy. With the bearing of a hero, and the riches of the East at his disposal, Antony seems poised to take the prize. Like a true warrior-king, he is a seasoned general whose lust for power burns alongside a passion for women, feasts, and Chian wine. His rival, Octavian, seems a less convincing candidate: the slight, golden-haired boy is as controlled as Antony is indulgent and as cool-headed and clear-eyed as Antony is impulsive. Indeed, the two are well matched only in ambition. And though politics and war are decidedly the provinces of men in ancient Rome, women are adept at using their wits and charms to gain influence outside their traditional sphere. Cleopatra, the ruthless, golden-eyed queen, welcomes Antony to her court and her bed but keeps her heart well guarded. A ruler first and a woman second, Cleopatra has but one desire: to place her child on his father, Julius Caesar's, vacant throne. Octavian, too, has a strong woman by his side: his exquisite wife, raven-haired Livia Drusilla, who learns to wield quiet power to help her husband in his quest for ascendancy. As the plot races toward its inevitable conclusion -- with battles on land and sea -- conspiracy and murder, love and politics become irrevocably entwined. McCullough's knowledge of Roman history is detailed and extensive. Her masterful and meticulously researched narrative is filled with a cast of historical characters whose motives, passions, flaws, and insecurities are vividly imagined and expertly drawn. The grandeur of ancient Rome comes to life as a timeless human drama plays out against the dramatic backdrop of the Republic's final days.
Anu
by Tam MacneilJao is in a quandary. He can't find work, and he doesn't want to work for Kazematsuri anyway. That doesn't stop the crazy man from sending new recruits to test their skills on Jao.There is also something going on with Jao's upper class boyfriend, Masahiro. Is he really so busy with his opium business that he struggles to find time for their relationship? Or is he getting tired of slumming it with Jao?Then Kazematsuri turns up in person to employ Jao to find out what a new gang, the Anu, is doing in Okatsu. At the same time Fan, the daughter of his friend Akai, disappears and Akai hires Jao to find her.Now Jao has enough money, but he also has several dangerous people to contend with. And he still needs to find out what's really going on with Masahiro.
Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love
by Jessica BaumA road map for building strong and secure relationships for those who struggle with anxiety in their romantic connections.An estimated 47 million Americans identify as having an anxious attachment style, which can make being in relationships turbulent and emotionally taxing for them. According to groundbreaking research in the field of attachment, anxious types are more prone to insecurity, jealousy, codependency, and other behaviors that get in the way of finding and sustaining love. In Anxiously Attached, seasoned psychotherapist and couples counselor Jessica Baum guides readers through understanding their attachment style at its core and building the inner strength and self-love that will lead them to more secure and satisfying relationships. Developed over ten years in private practice, Baum&’s signature Self-full® Method has helped her clients get off the toxic roller coaster of anxious attachment and discover the secure and mutually supportive relationships they deserve. In this book readers will learn how to: Create boundaries to safeguard their sense of self-sovereignty in relationshipsCommunicate to their partners what they need to feel safe and secure in the relationshipDevelop a secure sense of self-worth and emotional stabilityLearn the true meaning of a healthy/interdependent relationship and how to establish one with their partner or future partner.Discover a compassionate path towards healing through experiences like mediation practices where they can start to develop more insight into their internal landscape.Attain a deep understanding of the anxious-avoidant dance that is extremely common in intimacy struggles. Anxiously Attached offers a practical and holistic approach for overcoming anxious attachment issues to discover happier, more fulfilling relationships.
Any Closer
by Mary CalmesCharlie Ryder has a colorful past, painful memories, and an embarrassing secret. After three years working for Leo Foster's construction company, Charlie's worst fears are realized, and Leo finds out what Charlie has worked so hard to hide. When Leo meets the revelation with absolute love and acceptance, Leo has to trust that Charlie's love isn't just gratitude, and Charlie has to learn to trust again, period. It's going to take a lot of work for these two men to get any closer.
Any Day Now: A Novel (Sullivan's Crossing #2)
by Robyn CarrFrom the Bestselling Author of the hit Netflix series, Virgin River!For Sierra Jones, Sullivan's Crossing is meant to be a brief stopover. She's put her troubled past behind her but the path forward isn't yet clear. A visit with her big brother Cal and his new bride, Maggie, seems to be the best option to help her get back on her feet. Not wanting to burden or depend on anyone, Sierra is surprised to find the Crossing offers so much more than a place to rest her head. Cal and Maggie welcome her into their busy lives and she quickly finds herself bonding with Sully, the quirky campground owner who is the father figure she's always wanted. But when her past catches up with her, it's a special man and an adorable puppy who give her the strength to face the truth and fight for a brighter future. In Sullivan's Crossing Sierra learns to cherish the family you are given and the family you choose.
Any Dream Will Do
by Maria Duffy'Tis the season to be jolly, except for single Dubliner Jenny Breslin ...Everything about her life - her boring job at the bank, the complete lack of romance - has been untouched by holiday magic, and she dreads the thought of spending yet another festive season with her larger-than-life mother and her mother's new boyfriend.Thank God for Twitter, a place where there are always people ready and waiting to have a chat. She's even managed to make a couple of genuine friends there, even though she's never met them IRL.'So who's on for a few days in Dublin? Would love to meet you all in person. I have a spare room in my house'- this drunken tweet to her Twitter pals changes Jenny's life forever. Before she knows it, she's counting down to a Christmas visit from London-native Zahra Burns, make-up artist to the stars; Fiona Lee, a stay-at-home mum from Galway, and nurse Kerry (the Twitter buddy Jenny feels closest to).Suddenly, Jenny becomes aware of how her life will appear to these strangers. In a word: Boring. It's easy enough to pretend that you're an exciting and sophisticated person when nobody can see you, but now Jenny's worried about being caught out in the occasional lies that she's told. All the more incentive to change her life for the better! But once her pals arrive, Jenny finds herself pining for the past and wondering if people are ever who they claim to be.
Any Dream Will Do
by Maria Duffy'Tis the season to be jolly, except for single Dubliner Jenny Breslin ...Everything about her life - her boring job at the bank, the complete lack of romance - has been untouched by holiday magic, and she dreads the thought of spending yet another festive season with her larger-than-life mother and her mother's new boyfriend.Thank God for Twitter, a place where there are always people ready and waiting to have a chat. She's even managed to make a couple of genuine friends there, even though she's never met them IRL.'So who's on for a few days in Dublin? Would love to meet you all in person. I have a spare room in my house'- this drunken tweet to her Twitter pals changes Jenny's life forever. Before she knows it, she's counting down to a Christmas visit from London-native Zahra Burns, make-up artist to the stars; Fiona Lee, a stay-at-home mum from Galway, and nurse Kerry (the Twitter buddy Jenny feels closest to).Suddenly, Jenny becomes aware of how her life will appear to these strangers. In a word: Boring. It's easy enough to pretend that you're an exciting and sophisticated person when nobody can see you, but now Jenny's worried about being caught out in the occasional lies that she's told. All the more incentive to change her life for the better! But once her pals arrive, Jenny finds herself pining for the past and wondering if people are ever who they claim to be.
Any Dream Will Do: A Novel
by Debbie Macomber<P>Beloved bestselling author Debbie Macomber returns with a powerful standalone novel about a woman forced to start her life anew, embarking on the most courageous journey of all—to a place where she learns what love and trust really mean. <p>Shay Benson adored her younger brother, Caden, and that got her into trouble. When he owed money, Shay realized she would do anything to help him avoid the men who were threatening him, and she crossed lines she never should have crossed. <P>Now, determined to start fresh, she finds herself in search of a place to stay and wanders into a church to escape from the cold. Pastor Drew Douglas adored his wife. But when he lost her, it was all he could do to focus on his two beautiful kids, and his flock came in a distant third. <P>Now, as he too is thinking about a fresh start, he walks through his sanctuary and finds Shay sitting in a pew. The pair strike up a friendship—Drew helps Shay get back on her feet, and she reignites his sense of purpose—that, over time, turns into something deeper, something soulful, spiritual, and possibly romantic. Even Drew’s two children are taken with this woman who has brought light back into their lives. <P>Perhaps most important, Shay learns to trust again as she, in turn, proves herself trustworthy to her adopted community. <P>But Caden’s return to town and a disastrous secret threaten to undo the life Shay has tried so hard to rebuild. It will take the utmost courage and faith if she and Drew hope to find healing and open their hearts to a brighter future.</p> <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>