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The Ex Hex: A Novel
by Erin SterlingNew York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong. <p><p> Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way, but with only an “orchard hayride” scented candle on hand, she isn’t worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. That is until Rhys Penhallow, descendent of the town’s ancestors, breaker of hearts, and annoyingly just as gorgeous as he always was, returns to Graves Glen, Georgia. What should be a quick trip to recharge the town’s ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival turns disastrously wrong. With one calamity after another striking Rhys, Vivi realizes her silly little Ex Hex may not have been so harmless after all. Suddenly, Graves Glen is under attack from murderous wind-up toys, a pissed off ghost, and a talking cat with some interesting things to say. Vivi and Rhys have to ignore their off the charts chemistry to work together to save the town and find a way to break the break-up curse before it’s too late.
The Ex Hex: Never mix witchcraft and vodka . . . a spellbinding TikTok-sensation rom-com!
by Erin SterlingThe TikTok sensation! The Ex Hex is a spellbinding rom-com with a twist, think Practical Magic in Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow . . .New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong..............................................................................................'You broke my heart, Rhys Penhallow. And we curse you. You and your whole stupid, hot line.' Vivienne Jones handled the biggest break-up of her life the way that any witch would: vodka, bubble baths, and a curse on her ex. That was nine years ago. Now Rhys Penhallow, descendant of the town's founders, breaker of hearts and still irritatingly gorgeous, is back. Rhys has returned to the quaint town of Graves Glen to recharge the ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival. But when his every move results in calamity, Vivi realises that hexing her ex might not have been so harmless after all . . . As the curse starts to affect the magic of the town, resulting in murderous wind-up toys, an outraged ghost, and a surprisingly talkative cat, Vivi and Rhys must put their personal feelings aside and work together to break the curse and save not just the town, but also Rhys's life.(P) 2021 HarperCollins Publishers
The Ex Hex: Never mix witchcraft and vodka . . . a spellbinding second-chance rom-com!
by Erin SterlingThe Ex Hex is a spellbinding rom-com with a twist, think Practical Magic in Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow . . .New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong.'Sterling's novel is ultimately crisp and sweet, like biting into the perfect caramel apple, and makes for an equally delicious autumn treat that will sweep readers up into a world of whimsical magic' Kirkus'A spooky romantic comedy treat that had me sighing at one page, laughing out loud at the next. The Ex Hex is the perfect book for fall' Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author.............................................................................................'You broke my heart, Rhys Penhallow. And we curse you. You and your whole stupid, hot line.' Vivienne Jones handled the biggest break-up of her life the way that any witch would: vodka, bubble baths, and a curse on her ex. That was nine years ago. Now Rhys Penhallow, descendant of the town's founders, breaker of hearts and still irritatingly gorgeous, is back. Rhys has returned to the quaint town of Graves Glen to recharge the ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival. But when his every move results in calamity, Vivi realises that hexing her ex might not have been so harmless after all . . . As the curse starts to affect the magic of the town, resulting in murderous wind-up toys, an outraged ghost, and a surprisingly talkative cat, Vivi and Rhys must put their personal feelings aside and work together to break the curse and save not just the town, but also Rhys's life..............................................................................................Praise for The Ex Hex, an unmissable, autumnal treat!'Filled with delightful witchiness and humor, this playful romantic comedy from Sterling explores second chances and self-discovery . . . The result is a fluffy Halloween treat' Publishers Weekly 'A delightful and witty take on witchy mayhem' PopSugar'You can't help but smile and laugh while reading The Ex Hex . . . Perfect for anyone who needs more witchy content in their lives, loves Hocus Pocus, Charmed and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and above all, anyone who's in need of a fluffy romcom!' The Nerd DailyEarly readers are LOVING The Ex Hex!'I loved and adored everything about this book . . . everything I was looking for! 5/5 stars!''The vibes were immaculate''One of the best rom-coms I've read all year! . . . It's Practical Magic meets The Gilmore Girls and I am a hundred percent OBSESSED!''Perfect for curling up with on an Autumn's evening. Definite Gilmore Girls vibes but with more magic and sex''A fantastic romance with more than a touch of magic'
The Ex Talk
by Rachel Lynn SolomonPublic radio co-hosts navigate mixed signals in Rachel Lynn Solomon's sparkling romantic comedy debut. Shay Goldstein has been a producer at her Seattle public radio station for nearly a decade, and she can't imagine working anywhere else. But lately it's been a constant clash between her and her newest colleague, Dominic Yun, who's fresh off a journalism master's program and convinced he knows everything about public radio. When the struggling station needs a new concept, Shay proposes a show that her boss green-lights with excitement. On The Ex Talk, two exes will deliver relationship advice live, on air. Their boss decides Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts, given how much they already despise each other. Neither loves the idea of lying to listeners, but it's this or unemployment. Their audience gets invested fast, and it's not long before The Ex Talk becomes a must-listen in Seattle and climbs podcast charts. As the show gets bigger, so does their deception, especially when Shay and Dominic start to fall for each other. In an industry that values truth, getting caught could mean the end of more than just their careers.
The Ex Upstairs: A second chance romance (Dynasties: The Carey Center #1)
by Maureen ChildWill going undercover as her ex&’s maid lead to a reunion? Find out in USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child&’s first novel in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series.She never knew she&’d go this farto keep her enemy this close! When CEO Henry Porter snaps up a coveted property, Amanda Carey declares war on her ex-lover and business rival. Posing as a maid in his Beverly Hills mansion is the perfect way to tease out his corporate secrets. But before long, her brilliant plan lands her in Henry&’s bed again. With her cover blown, Amanda realizes her entire future is riding on the man who seems determined to ruin her… Or is he about to turn the tables yet again?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in this uplifting romance, part of the Dynasties: The Carey Center series: Book 1: The Ex UpstairsBook 2: Ways to Win an ExBook 3: The Wrong Mr. RightBook 4: One Little Secret
The Ex Vows
by Jessica JoyceAn Indie Next PickA Library Reads PickEstranged exes must stick close together to save their best friend&’s wedding after a string of disasters in this swoony and steamy second-chance romance from the USA Today bestselling author of You, with a View. Georgia Woodward lives by her lists, none more so than the one about her ex, Eli Mora. It&’s full of the ironclad dos and don&’ts they&’ve been following since she returned to the Bay Area after their cataclysmic breakup five years ago. With the wedding of their mutual best friend, Adam, looming, and them about to step into their roles as best woman and man, Georgia&’s never needed it more. She refuses to threaten their tight-knit friend group with her messy—and still very present—feelings. The rules on that list will keep her cool, calm, and compartmentalized. What&’s not on her list? Eli arriving from New York with a new rule-breaking attitude or the all-inclusive venue burning to the ground, leaving the bride and groom in dire straits. Nor does she anticipate Adam asking her and Eli to help him make a miracle happen. Together. As Georgia and Eli rush up to Napa Valley to pull off the perfect wedding, their old chemistry comes back in technicolor. Somewhere between cake tastings gone wrong, disastrous DJ auditions, and Eli&’s heated attention, Georgia starts recognizing the man she fell in love with before. And if she lets herself break her rules, she might find what they&’re building isn&’t the something old that ruined them—it&’s a chance at something new.
The Ex Who Hired Her
by Kate HardyMemo to self: when you work with your ex, keep all thoughts strictly business!No matter how wickedly kissable those luscious lips, or how sinfully seductive those endless legs, tycoon Jordan Smith wants nothing to do with his ex-lover Alexandra Bennett.Only Alex is his new hotshot employee! Their sizzling chemistry can't be denied, and working late nights soon drives them both crazy with need....It's becoming impossible to resist-but with so much painful history between them, can breaking up ever lead to making up...for good?
The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale: Finding the formula for the cost of love
by Haley McGeeCan you put a price tag on love? A quest to determine what our romantic relationships are actually worth through personal narrative, dead pan humour and the creation of a mathematical formula.Haley McGee is in debt. The solution? A yard sale of everything her ex-boyfriends have ever given her. The idea concocted during a panicked phone call to her credit-card company snowballs into a one-woman show to figure out exactly how much all the love, all the heartbreak, all the good, the bad and the boring times are actually worth. Is the mixtape from your first love worth more than the typewriter from the man who betrayed you? What about the t-shirt from your on-off partner of three years who can't quite bring himself to admit he loves you, but has found his way back into your life, again? Or if you sustained a minor physical injury (and ruined jeans) via a box cutter wedged between the seat of a bus on your way to see the guy may or may not have been dealing weed on the side? Such is Haley's determination to figure out what our failed romantic relationships are worth, she enlists the help of a mathematician to devise a formula complete with 52 variables - from market value to how much you laughed versus how often you argued- that turns sentimental value into cold hard cash.In this intelligent, original and brilliantly candid part-experiment, part-memoir, comedian and performance artist Haley McGee recounts her romantic triumphs and failures with unflinching detail and a great deal of humour.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale: Finding the formula for the cost of love THE PERFECT SUMMER READ
by Haley McGee______________________________________________________________________________________'[T]his memoir is one of the smartest, funniest books I've read about love in a long, long time' - RED'illuminating' METROHaley McGee is in debt. The solution? A yard sale of the gifts from her ex-boyfriends. When it came to pricing, she got stuck. Surely the ways we invest in our romantic relationships should be reflected in the price. But how?Is the mixtape from your first love worth more than the vintage typewriter from a philanderer? Does sitting on a box cutter wedged between seats on bus when going to see the boyfriend you lost your virginity to increase or decrease the value of the necklace he gave you? Do the lies you told the guy who gave you a jewellery box dock its price?Should you be compensated for the miserable times or do they render an item worthless?Haley decides to gamble on a larger pay out. She interviews her exes and enlists the help of a mathematician to create a formula - with 87 variables - for the cost of love. As she wrestles her financial literacy and tackles romantic and professional woes, the one that got away reappears with a new proposition. Female desire, heartbreak and the chance for integrity are held up in this whip-smart, original and daringly candid memoir. As Haley McGee interrogates her romantic triumphs and failures with unflinching detail and hilarity her exquisite proses elevates this all too human conundrum: is love worth it?
The Ex-Factor
by Andrea SempleMeet Martha Seymore: relationship doctorShe's the girl who gets paid to sympathise with the cheated and jilted, the under-sexed and over-attached at Gloss magazine, but when she finds out about her boyfriend's one-night-stand, she starts to doubt whether she really has any of the answers. Not only does she have to admit a failed relationship to her colleagues, but also to her old frenemy, Desdemona, blond, perfectly evil and newly engaged to Martha's very first boyfriend. Realising she's just as clueless as her hapless readers and tired of always doing the right thing, Martha decides it's time to ignore her own advice. She's going to go for what - and who - she wants, even if it's wrong...
The Ex-Factor
by Andrea SempleMeet Martha Seymore: relationship doctorShe's the girl who gets paid to sympathise with the cheated and jilted, the under-sexed and over-attached at Gloss magazine, but when she finds out about her boyfriend's one-night-stand, she starts to doubt whether she really has any of the answers. Not only does she have to admit a failed relationship to her colleagues, but also to her old frenemy, Desdemona, blond, perfectly evil and newly engaged to Martha's very first boyfriend. Realising she's just as clueless as her hapless readers and tired of always doing the right thing, Martha decides it's time to ignore her own advice. She's going to go for what - and who - she wants, even if it's wrong...
The Ex-Files
by Pete JohnsonNot sure what to do when you've been dumped? Join the Ex-Files society and let them help you. Let's face it - we've all been there. And how do you cope when your boyfriend goes off with your best friend, or the girl you thought was 'the one' dumps you by email? Bella and Joss are going to pieces until they meet Rupert, who runs the Ex-Files. Motto: there's no one you can't get over. But they have to follow the rules exactly, even when the Big Relapse looms for them both. But surely sometimes people can get back together - can't they? Pete Johnson takes another affectionate and funny look at the ups and downs of teenage life in this sparky tale of love and how to get over it.
The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club: A Novel (A Hu Done It Mystery)
by Gloria ChaoIn this laugh-out-loud murder mystery, three women dating the same man band together to get revenge, but when they discover his body, they'll need to solve his murder before they go down for it.The body in the closet was going to be a problem. Kathryn Hu knew it. Yes, Tucker Jones was a cheating scumbag, and yes, she&’d agreed to meet Olivia and Elle—Tucker&’s other girlfriends—to exact revenge for all he&’d put them through… But then they found him. Dead. Do they look guilty? Yes.Do they feel guilty for having wished him dead just hours before? Maybe a little.But—solid motive and a crime scene covered in their DNA aside—they&’re innocent. They swear.To clear their names, Kat, Olivia, and Elle team up to find the real killer. But as they go undercover and lie to everyone, including the hot detective working the case, they realize that every person in their ex's life had a reason to want him dead. Will they uncover the truth before they go down for a murder they didn't commit?Filled with humor and shenanigans, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club is a romp of an adventure by award-winning author Gloria Chao, perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It and John Tucker Must Die.What you can expect in THE EX-GIRLFRIEND MURDER CLUB: Cozy Murder Mystery Full of Shenanigans Over-the-top Humor Amateur Sleuths Unlikely Female Friendships John Tucker Must Die meets Dial A for Aunties
The Ex-Mas Holidays
by Zoe AllisonIt&’s hard to escape your ex when you&’re working together over Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, but being stuck together might be the best possible present in this sparkling new contemporary romance. Maya Bashir is dreading her drive home for Christmas and having to explain that she's just left her high-paying job and a long-term relationship, so a brief detour to her friend&’s festive party doesn&’t seem like such a bad idea. Until Maya walks in to find the last person she wants to see. Sam, the boy who broke her heart eight years ago. And he&’s serving drinks. Naked. Sam Holland is working an extra job on the sly to help his friend get by. But little did he expect Maya Bashir to come barrelling back into his life, learning about his secret side-hustle and taking back her old job alongside him at his daytime role as a ski instructor on the slopes of the Scottish Highlands. As both Sam and Maya realize that their reason for heartbreak so many years ago wasn&’t entirely as it seemed, they must learn to stand up for what they want the most…or else miss their second chance at love.
The Exceptions
by David CristofanoFrom David Cristofano, the Edgar® Award-nominated author of The Girl She Used to Be, comes a poignant, darkly witty story about the ties that bind us together . . . and the choices that rip us apart.THE EXCEPTIONSNo loose ends. It's the Bovaro family motto. As part of the Bovaro clan, one of the most powerful and respected families in organized crime, Jonathan knows what he must do: take out Melody Grace McCartney, the woman whose testimony can lock up his father and disgrace his entire family. The only problem: he can't bring himself to do it.Had Jonathan kept his silence, Melody and her parents would never have been identified and lured into the Witness Protection Program, able to run but never to hide. So he keeps her safe the only way he knows how-by vowing to clean up his own mess while acting as her shield.But as he watches her take on another new identity in yet another new town, becoming a beautiful but broken woman, Jonathan can't get her out of his mind . . . or his heart. From the streets of Little Italy to a refuge that promises a fresh start, Jonathan will be forced to choose between the life he's always known, the destiny his family has carved out for him, and a future unlike anything he's ever imagined.
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.