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Un hogar al que volver
by Mary NicksonUna mujer puesta en una encrucijada: el arte y el amor o su hogar. En la campiña inglesa se yergue una acogedora mansión llamada Duntan. Es majestuosa y bella, pero es víctima del tiempo y una lenta decadencia. ¿Cómo puede Sonia, lady Duntan, amar tanto ese imponente caserón, casi tanto como a sus hijos y quizá más que a su marido, cuya familia ha residido allí desde hace más de doscientos años? Para Sonia restaurar Duntan hasta devolverle el esplendor pasado es como enderezar su propia conciencia, y amueblar de nuevo la casa significa trabajar estrechamente con Simon Hadleigh, un hombre fascinante que se dedica a salvar patrimonio histórico en riesgo. Mientras las grietas de su matrimonio se revelan más profundas que las de la vivienda y sus hijos crecen más rápido de lo que nunca hubiera creído, mientras su carrera como pintora toma impulso y Simon despierta en ella una pasión aletargada, Sonia se dará cuenta de que todo tiene un precio y a veces puede no haber un hogar al que volver. Reseña:«Sabiamente conmovedora y extremadamente entretenida.»The Times
Un hotel en Hollywood
by Danielle SteelLa aventura de una mujer que pasa de ser una esposa y madre entregada a convertirse en una exitosa guionista de Hollywood. ¿Podrán convivir ambas facetas de su vida? Tanya Harris es feliz junto a su marido y sus hijos en San Francisco. Trabaja como ama de casa y guionista para la televisión, y aunque su eterno sueño es triunfar como escritora, siempre ha antepuesto la familia a sus anhelos profesionales. Sin embargo, una llamada telefónica de su agente hará que su vida dé un vuelco: una leyenda de Hollywood, el productor Douglas Wayne, quiere que escriba un guion cinematográfico. Aceptar este proyecto significa que deberá abandonar su casa, su familia, su ciudad. No obstante, Tanya sabe que oportunidades así solo se presentan una vez en la vida. A pesar de sus continuos viajes, Tanya no sabe cómo sellas estas grietas que la distancia ha abierto entre ella y su familia, sobre todo con su marido, quien parece necesitarla cada vez menos...
Un regalo extraordinario
by Danielle SteelUn terremoto devastador en San Francisco sirve para sacudir las vidas de cuatro desconocidos y darles la oportunidad de renacer de las cenizas en las que estaban sumidos Una noche de mayo, en San Francisco, el esplendor, el glamour y el lujo inundan el salón de baile del Ritz-Carlton. Todo está preparado para que la flor y nata de la sociedad estadounidense disfrute de la velada... hasta que un violento terremoto arrasa la ciudad. Esos terribles minutos de pánico despiertan las conciencias de cuatro desconocidos cuyas vidas convergerán irremediablemente: Sarah Sloane, organizadora del evento, observa desolada cómo todo su mundo se derrumba sin remedio. La joven cantante contratada para amenizar la cena, Melanie Free, siente que ha llegado a un punto crítico en su vida y en su carrera. El fotógrafo Everett Carson, martirizado por un episodio de su pasado, logra encontrar un nuevo propósito en medio de la tragedia. Y la religiosa Maggie Kent se da cuenta de lo mucho que todavía hay por hacer. A medida que la ciudad va recuperándose, una cadena de sucesos extraordinarios afectará a estos cuatro supervivientes como inesperados regalos que brinda el destino tras una catástrofe, mostrándoles el camino para renacer entre las cenizas del ayer. La crítica ha dicho... «Una historia deslumbrante con un cariz espiritual muy edificante.» Publishers Weekly
Un-Veiled
by Eileen RendahlRumor has it... ...that the Zimmerman twins, Ginger and Cinnamon, are the hot hair-stylists in Santa Bonita. Their Do It Up salon has been swamped ever since hometown-Hollywood-star Courtney Day had her wedding hair done there. Now the sisters know every secret of every bride-to-be that crosses their threshold: does she or doesn't she, will she or won't she, how often, and with whom? What happens at Do It Up stays at Do It Up -- until Craig Esposito strolls into the salon with the latest wedding party. Cinnamon's dazed reaction suggests there's something only she knows about this handsome cousin to the groom -- making Ginger wonder if he's the mystery father of Cinnamon's young daughter (which should kill her attraction to him, but doesn't). Now the sisters' own secrets are the subject of small-town gossip...and Ginger is about to tease out some surprising truths about her family, her town -- and herself.
Una relación perfecta
by William TrevorUna relación perfecta confirma a William Trevor como el maestro absoluto del relato, capaz de dibujar con toda elocuencia y la mayor economía de medios la cara dramática de nuestra existencia. Casi sin excepción, William Trevor está considerado uno de los mejores narradores de nuestro tiempo. Este nuevo libro de relatos -después de La historia de Lucy Gault y Verano y amor, tercera obra de Trevor publicada por Salamandra- es la brillante demostración de su fértil y conmovedor universo literario, pues pocos como el escritor irlandés son capaces de narrar con tanta exactitud la complejísima topografía de la conducta humana. Desde un hombre que regresa a Venecia para cumplir la promesa que hizo a su esposa, perdida en el mundo sin recuerdos del Alzheimer, hasta una mujer que observa cómo su marido se prepara para reunirse por última vez con su amante, las historias de este libro hablan de oportunidades perdidas. De las trampas de la memoria, arbitraria y fragmentaria; de los secretos que sofocamos; de los sueños a los que nos aferramos; de las consecuencias que pueden tener, años después, unas palabras no pronunciadas. Los relatos de William Trevor esconden un cuidado mecanismo para revelar los rincones más recónditos del laberinto del deseo, y transmiten una especial melancolía, teñida de humor. La crítica ha dicho...«¿Qué queda por decir de William Trevor excepto repetir la evidencia de que es el maestro indiscutible de la narrativa? Sus relatos muestran una facilidad para hablar de espacios en la mente y el corazón humanos que está fuera del alcance de la mayoría de los escritores.»The Times «¿Cómo explicar el milagro de William Trevor? Ha conservado su asombro y curiosidad hacia la humanidad, por sus esperanzas, sus pecados y sus fallos.»The Irish Times «Magistral [...] Estos cuentos permanecen en la memoria mucho tiempo después de su lectura.»The New York Times «Un narrador y estilista soberano.»Süddeutsche Zeitung «Su hermosa y sobria prosa es un pequeño milagro. Estos relatos figuran entre los mejores de Trevor.»Irish Independent «Ningún otro escritor vivo domina el cuento como William Trevor.»The Literary Review «Estos relatos, igual que los de Chejov -la comparación es casi inevitable-, dejan espacio para que el lector piense, y de esta forma consiguen su objetivo, que es subrayar la naturaleza solitaria, la impenetrabilidad, de la experiencia individual.»Anita Brookner, The Spectator
Una segunda oportunidad
by Jane GreenLa muerte de Tom supone un duro golpe para sus viejos amigos, pero también les brinda la oportunidad de reunirse de nuevo y redescubrir el poder de la amistad y recuperar la fuerza para perseguir aquellos sueños que tanta importancia tuvieron en el pasado. Un grupo de amigos sentados alrededor de los restos de una cena. Botellas vacías se apilan junto a los recuerdos y las noticias. Tienen treinta y tantos años, no se han visto desde hace mucho y les gustaría haberse reencontrado por un motivo más feliz que el que los reúne: su amigo Tom ha fallecido y ellos están en torno a él para recordarlo y rendirle así homenaje. Sus vidas han cambiado desde que se vieron por última vez. Paul está felizmente casado con Anna, pero no han podido realizar su sueño de tener niños. Saffron ha alcanzado su sueño de ser actriz y mantiene en secreto su relación amorosa con un conocidísimo actor. Por su parte, Olivia, la más tímida de la pandilla, se ha volcado en los animales del refugio que dirige, después de que su novio de toda la vida la abandonara. Por último, Holly está casada con el hombre perfecto, tiene dos hijos perfectos, vive en la casa perfecta... ¿o acaso no es así? La crítica ha dicho...«Una obra ligera, tierna, donde el recuerdo y la nostalgia desempeñan un papel importante.»Autoras en la sombra
Unbound
by Lori DevotiUNLEASHED FROM THE GATES OF HELLRisk Leidolf was a hellhound-a legendary, otherworldly creature who was both man and beast. For centuries, he'd been bound to do the bidding of a cruel witch queen. But after being ordered to destroy novice witch Kara Shane, the man within him rebelled. And the beast within him was held at bay-for now. Fiercely drawn to each other, Risk and Kara soon formed a passionate alliance as they set out to find her missing sibling-and the key to his salvation. For the power unleashed by the twin witches could free him from the witch queen's bondage. But that freedom came at a steep price. For the fierce battle would put more than one soul at stakehellip;and two hearts on the line!
Unclose Me
by Jamie CraigNeither have had much luck in the relationship department ... and this time, it's no different. But sometimes, giving it one last chance can lead you to more than you ever imagined! Author Jamie Craig takes you on a journey of discovery in Unclose Me, her passionate tale of faith, hope, and love.Dr. Elliot Black has known since the night he met her that Jude Strand is the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. But as he senses her drifting away, he fears that their relationship will end the same way all his relationships end--a quiet, slow death that will leave him exhausted and bitter. The difference is, this time, he refuses to let her go without a fight.Officer Jude Strand has a high-risk, high-stress job, and while she loves Elliot, she knows that they live in two different worlds. When she learns of a possible infidelity, she assumes that she's lost him for good. Then he shows up at her apartment, with a packed bag on the back of his motorcycle, and she can't resist one final weekend with him.In the beautiful wine country of the Napa Valley, Elliot and Jude seek out the connection that they both fear is lost, and in the process, find something much stronger than either expected.
Undead and Uneasy (Queen Betsy #6)
by Maryjanice DavidsonWeddings are never easy. But when you're Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor, they can become downright deadly. . . In the days leading up to The Big Day, Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor seems to have a full house and the wedding guests have yet to arrive. Along with her human buddies, there's a ghost, a werewolf, and a Fiend crashing at her place. And though her fianc, Vampire King Eric Sinclair, conveniently disappears when the conversation turns to seating charts and flower arrangements, he does manage to make his oh-so-sexy presence known at "other" moments. Cold feet are no surprise, especially with an undead groom. But when Sinclair truly goes missing-and not just to avoid wedding preparations-along with most of her friends and loved ones, Betsy is frantic. Alone and afraid for the fate of everyone she loves, Betsy can't trust anyone as she tries to find them and whoever is behind all the disappearances. And what happens next will shake the foundation of the vampire world forever.
Under the Black Ensign
by L. Ron HubbardRiveting, historical accounts of daredevils, pilots and brutal madmen... Tom Bristol's career as first mate of the Maryland bark Randolph abruptly ends during shore leave when he is press-ganged into serving aboard the British HMS Terror.Toil under the cruel whip of England is merciless: Crew members are treated as little more than chattel--barely fed, made to work past the brink of exhaustion and kept in line with a cat-o'-nine-tails. Fate finally smiles on young Bristol when the vessel is overtaken by pirates and he gladly turns coat and joins them.Yet Tom's new pirate mates desert him quickly after he's found guilty of killing a mutinous pirate and unwittingly harboring a woman on board. Marooned on a deserted island, Tom has nothing but a small supply of water, a gun and just enough bullets to kill himself. But Tom dreams up a devious plan that will return him to the high seas and make his past adventures pale compared to what he has in store for his many enemies. . . . "Beats any Pirates of the Caribbean story you will find."--Associated Content* A National Indie Excellence Award Winner
Under the Highlander's Spell
by Donna FletcherA Thrilling Rescue. . . Highland warrior Artair Sinclare would do anything to find his missing brother. But the only woman who can help him is about to be burned at the stake! Zia, a talented healer, has been branded a witch by vicious local villagers. Swooping in to save her at the very last moment, Artair swears to protect her . . . even if the only way to keep her safe is to pretend to be her beloved husband. A Tempting Alliance. . . Marry this savage stranger? Never! Yet the beautiful and determined Zia soon realizes that she needs Artair's help to proceed with her life's work. She submits to their risky charade, growing closer to Artair all the while. Hunted by treacherous enemies, they escape to a wild, wooded place deep in the Scottish Highlands, where unexpected desires ignite . . . and Zia finds herself utterly, wholly under the Highlander's spell.
Under the Microscope
by Jessica AndersenHIS JOB WAS TO PROTECT THE CLIENT, NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH HER...AGAINMedical expert Raine Montgomery never dreamed the drug she created would be responsible for so many deaths. Suspicions on high alert, Raine was convinced someone was out to destroy her reputation-and her life. Turning to the best for help, Raine knew she and investigator Maximilian Vasek had to put aside their rocky history and focus on who wanted her eliminated....Being around Raine reminded Max of a past he’d tried hard to forget. Still, he couldn’t ignore the vulnerability in her brown eyes, or the sizzling tension between them. Keeping her safe he could do. Walking away in the end might not be so easy....
Under the Millionaire's Influence
by Catherine MannDashing. Devastating. Dangerous. David Reis exuded power with every move of his custom-suited body. he'd been the fantasy of Starr Cimino's teenage dreams-her first lover, her biggest heartbreak. And now that he was back, she didn't dare fall under his influence again. But David was not about to call a truce. He was determined to have Starr back in his bed and planned a seduction no woman could resist.
Under the Rose
by Diana PeterfreundAmy Haskel made it into elite Eli University. Then she made it into the ultraselective Order of Rose & Grave. Now a senior, Amy is looking her future squarely in the eye--until someone starts selling society secrets. When a series of bizarre messages suggests conspiracy within the ranks and a female knight mysteriously disappears, no member of Rose & Grave is safe...or above suspicion.
Undercover Daddy
by Delores FossenFINDING HIS SON WAS A DREAM COME TRUE. . . ;UNTIL UNFORESEEN DANGER TURNED IT INTO A NIGHTMARE. . . ; All federal agent Luke Buchanan wanted was his son. That and revenge against everyone involved in the illegal adoption that had resulted in his baby boy being stolen from him. So when he finally tracked down the woman who'd been raising Christopher as her own, he was hell-bent on making her pay. But Luke wasn't the only one after Elaina McLemore. Someone was hunting her, following her every move. And from the moment he saw the fear in Elaina's eyes, he vowed to protect her-and the baby they both loved-at all costs. But who would protect him from the tender feelings Elaina sparked inside him?
Undercover Protector
by Molly O'KeefeSpecial agent Maggie Fitzgerald has her mission. Godeep undercover as reclusive journalist Caleb Gomez'scleaning woman. Then swipe his intel on infamouscrime lord Benny Delgado.Unfortunately Caleb is much more, well, everythingthan Maggie bargained for and she's this close to lettingdown her guard and revealing all.— But how long canshe lie to the man she's falling for?With Benny hunting for Caleb, Maggie's got to decideif coming clean with Caleb will put more than just hermission in jeopardy. It could kill any chance they havetogether, too.
Underneath it All
by Lori BorrillTV producer Nicole Reavis intends to use her millions to sort out a top secret personal hiccup. In the meantime, her show must go on. And Nicole has to entice mega-rich Devon Bradshaw to appear as one of Atlanta's sexiest eligible bachelors. But will he bite? Devon's biting if it means spending more time with beautiful blue-eyed Nicole. But when he discovers that, underneath it all, they've got more in common than six-figure finances and shocking family revelations, he's determined to find out everything about her.
Unexpected Babies Bundle
by Maggie Cox Melanie Milburne Sarah Morgan Annie WestAll babies are miracles. . . and even when the pregnancy is a surprise, it can be the key to true love in these four stories. Discover drama and passion in the Unexpected Babies Bundle, including Androletti's Mistress by Melanie Milburne, The Desert King's Pregnant Bride by Annie West, The Pregnancy Secret by Maggie Cox, and The Vásquez Baby by Sarah Morgan.
Unexpected Interruptions (An Unexpected Love Novel #1)
by Trice HickmanTrice Hickman is definitely ready to take the literary industry by storm. --Urban Reviews Smart, sexy Victoria Small has come to the end of her year off--from men, that is. She's enjoyed her hiatus, the peace, quiet--and no unexpected interruptions. But now she's ready to have someone to come home to. And her timing is perfect, as not one, but two, handsome possibilities enter her life. . .Ted, a powerful, blue-eyed CEO sends a thrill of excitement through her that shocks Victoria out of her comfort zone. Meanwhile, Parker, a talented surgeon, melts her defenses with his warmth and ebony good looks. The men are as different as can be--inside and out--but they have one thing in common: they both want Victoria. And as she struggles to decide what--and who--she really wants, Victoria will have to face her deepest fears, secrets, and desires--and decide if she's brave enough for true love, no matter what color it comes in. Her answer just may surprise everyone, including herself. . ."Hickman hits all the high notes in this charming modern romance where love and loyalty trump race." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Readers will love the heroine's integrity, love for her friends and desire to succeed using her wits instead of her body." --Romantic Times "I can't wait to see what Trice Hickman does next!" --Mary Monroe
Unfinished Business
by Karyn LanghorneBlack activist Erica Johnson wears her causes on her sleeve—literally. With her class of beloved fourth graders depending on her to represent their concerns, Erica's ready to confront golden-boy conservative senator Mark Newman. And she's willing to suffer through a night in jail and a battle of wits with a real-life war hero, if it will help get the children the money they need.Mark Newman's a worthy adversary. But there's a more human side to the ambitious politician with the dreamy blue eyes—from the physical pain of his war wound, to his grief over his wife's death. Though they disagree on every hot-button issue, Erica and Mark can't resist their attraction or ignore the unfinished business between them—much to the delight of those trying to use this new relationship against the senator. And when Erica starts receiving some particularly vicious hate mail she has to decide if this handsome dream from the right/wrong side of the political fence is worth risking her heart for . . . and maybe her life.
Unforgettable (Texas Heatewave #1)
by Julie OrtolonRiley Stone kissed Hope, Texas, good-bye and good riddance ten years ago, when she headed out to conquer the music world with a head full of dreams and a heart bruised by unrequited love. Now the alluring singer is back with one mission in mind—to save the town’s old music hall before Jackson Hope can tear it down.
Unmasqued
by Colette GaleOne of the world's most beloved stories as it has never been told before, Unmasqued is a novel of breathtaking historical erotica. His exquisite obsession... Christine Daa? heard rumors of the hideous Phantom said to haunt the great Opera House in 19th-century Paris. But its youngest and brightest star knows something no one else does-the truth. For in the darkness she thrills to the deep velvet timbre of his arousing voice, and quivers to the soft strokes of his leather-gloved fingers. He is real. Her inspiration. Her Musique d'Ange. Her liberator. Her erotic awakening... Condemned to the catacombs below, Erik has desired his obsession from the shadows, careful to keep his identity, and his secret, in the dark. Only he understands Christine's extraordinary talents and her beauty. Only he can pleasure her like no man has before. But his sensual power comes with a price-and a risk to everyone who stands between them. For Christine too is succumbing to her most forbidden and dangerous desires-and to the Phantom who's making them all come true.
Unmasqued: An Erotic Novel of the Phantom of the Opera
by Colette GaleOne of the world's most beloved stories as it has never been told before, "Unmasqued" is a novel of breathtaking historical erotica. His exquisite obsession. . . Christine Daae heard rumors of the hideous Phantom said to haunt the great Opera House in 19th-century Paris. But its youngest and brightest star knows something no one else does-the truth. For in the darkness she thrills to the deep velvet timbre of his arousing voice, and quivers to the soft strokes of his leather-gloved fingers. He is real. Her inspiration. Her "Ange de Musique," Her liberator. Her erotic awakening. . . Condemned to the catacombs below, Erik has desired his obsession from the shadows, careful to keep his identity, and his secret, in the dark. Only he understands Christine's extraordinary talents and her beauty. Only he can pleasure her like no man has before. But his sensual power comes with a price-and a risk to everyone who stands between them. For Christine too is succumbing to her most forbidden and dangerous desires-and to the Phantom who's making them all come true.
Untamed Cowboy
by Pam CrooksCarina Lockett is tough--she lives only for her ranch and daughter. So when her girl is kidnapped and the cattle demanded as ransom, Carina stands to lose everything! She needs the best there is to help her, and that's Penn McClure--a mysterious, darkly handsome cowboy. . . . Penn is hell-bent on revenge, and Carina's cattle will lead him to it. As they ride the trail together, they share more than a passion for justice--Penn has made Carina feel like a woman again. But with all that's at stake, can she save her legacy and tame his heart?
Untouched
by Samantha HunterSuperheroine Risa Remington once had the power to read thoughts and emotions with a stroke of her fingertips. Until a lab accident changed everything. Now Risa has to learn to live in the real world--virgin territory for a girl who's never experienced life, love or sex. CIA agent Daniel MacAlister has orders to babysit gorgeous Risa. She can't fall into the wrong hands--she knows too much. But when Risa falls into his bed one night--soft, warm and naked--he's forced to go on alert. Because his mere sexual touch seems to have triggered her superpowers. And if she finds out what's really on his mind, it's game over. Literally.