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Murder at Half Moon Gate (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery #2)
by Andrea PenroseAs the Industrial Revolution roils London, &“a daring pair of Regency sleuths tackle a series of coldblooded murders&” in this historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews). When the eminent scientist Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the authorities. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor&’s widow tells him that the crime was no random robbery. Her husband&’s designs for a new steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune . . .and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who publishes scathing political cartoons under the pseudonym A. J. Quill. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work—and for tracking down the occasional killer. The suspects include ambitious assistants, greedy investors, and even the inventor&’s widow. And when another victim falls, Wrexford and Sloane know they are on the trail of a cunning and deadly foe. &“Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Legislatures in Evolution / Les législatures en transformation
by Charles Feldman, Geneviève Tellier & David GrovesLegislatures in Evolution presents a series of essays on evolution and change in the legislative context. They cover a wide range of topics, including both proposed and implemented reforms. The contributions included here discuss parliamentarians’ attitude toward party discipline; the specific challenges associated with implementing sexual harassment policies within legislatures; the consequences of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada on the government’s duty to consult Indigenous Peoples when drafting legislation; parliamentarians’ engagement in budgetary control issues; the reform of the rules governing prayers in the Legislature of British Columbia; and time management reforms in the Legislative Assembly of Yukon. Charles Feldman, Geneviève Tellier, David Groves, and their contributors bring together both practical and academic experience and perspectives. They conclude with an analysis of parliamentary reforms, paying particular attention to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the functioning of legislatures.
El princípe y la coyote: (The Prince and the Coyote Spanish Edition)
by David BowlesBookPage Top 10 Book of the Year Mexico. 1418.Meet Prince Acolmiztli. Puma of the Acolhua People. Heir to his father's throne. Half Acolhuan, half Mexica. Singer. Warrior. Poet. Sixteen years old.And now, betrayed. A palace plot, placed by the deadly Tepaneca Empire, kills his mother and siblings, puts his father's army into retreat, and sends Prince Acolmiztli into a treacherous exile. Battling hunger, snow-swept mountains, and the machinations of the city-states all around him, Prince Acolmiztli vows revenge. It will take years, but he will return to seek justice. And he'll do it with a new name:Nezahualcoyotl. Fasting Coyote. One of the most legendary figures in history.From the award-winning comes a heart-pounding historical epic that is Gladiator meets the Song of Achilles -- The Count of Monte Cristo set in pre-Columbian Mexico. Illustrated throughout gorgeously by Amanda Mijangos, The Prince & the Coyote brings to life one of Mexico's most treasured heroes – Nezahualcoyotl – in a story that will thrill readers far and wide.
Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements
by Mark Graban Joseph E. SwartzHealthcare Kaizen focuses on the principles and methods of daily continuous improvement, or Kaizen, for healthcare professionals and organizations. Kaizen is a Japanese word that means "change for the better," as popularized by Masaaki Imai in his 1986 book Kaizen: The Key to Japan‘s Competitive Success and through the books of Norman Bodek, both of whom contributed introductory material for this book.Winner of a 2013 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award!In 1989, Dr. Donald M. Berwick, founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, endorsed the principles of Kaizen in the New England Journal of Medicine, describing it as "the continuous search for opportunities for all processes to get better." This book shows how to make this goal a reality.Healthcare Kaizen shares some of the methods used by numerous hospitals around the world, including Franciscan St. Francis Health, where co-author Joe Swartz has led these efforts. Most importantly, the book covers the management mindsets and philosophies required to make Kaizen work effectively in a hospital department or as an organization-wide program.All of the examples in the book were shared by leading healthcare organizations, with over 200 full-color pictures and visual illustrations of Kaizen-based improvements that were initiated by nurses, physicians, housekeepers, senior executives and other staff members at all levels.Healthcare Kaizen will be helpful for organizations that have embraced weeklong improvement events, but now want to follow the lead of ThedaCare, Virginia Mason Medical Center, and others who have moved beyond just doing events into a more complete management system based on Lean or the Toyota Production System.
Pandas 1.x Cookbook: Practical recipes for scientific computing, time series analysis, and exploratory data analysis using Python, 2nd Edition
by Matt Harrison Theodore PetrouUse the power of pandas to solve most complex scientific computing problems with ease. Revised for pandas 1.x. Key Features This is the first book on pandas 1.x Practical, easy to implement recipes for quick solutions to common problems in data using pandas Master the fundamentals of pandas to quickly begin exploring any dataset Book Description The pandas library is massive, and it's common for frequent users to be unaware of many of its more impressive features. The official pandas documentation, while thorough, does not contain many useful examples of how to piece together multiple commands as one would do during an actual analysis. This book guides you, as if you were looking over the shoulder of an expert, through situations that you are highly likely to encounter. This new updated and revised edition provides you with unique, idiomatic, and fun recipes for both fundamental and advanced data manipulation tasks with pandas. Some recipes focus on achieving a deeper understanding of basic principles, or comparing and contrasting two similar operations. Other recipes will dive deep into a particular dataset, uncovering new and unexpected insights along the way. Many advanced recipes combine several different features across the pandas library to generate results. What you will learn Master data exploration in pandas through dozens of practice problems Group, aggregate, transform, reshape, and filter data Merge data from different sources through pandas SQL-like operations Create visualizations via pandas hooks to matplotlib and seaborn Use pandas, time series functionality to perform powerful analyses Import, clean, and prepare real-world datasets for machine learning Create workflows for processing big data that doesn't fit in memory Who this book is for This book is for Python developers, data scientists, engineers, and analysts. Pandas is the ideal tool for manipulating structured data with Python and this book provides ample instruction and examples. Not only does it cover the basics required to be proficient, but it goes into the details of idiomatic pandas.
Haïti: Le sous-développement durable (Politique et politiques publiques)
by M Vladimir Pierre LovinskiAre the priorities of sustainable strategies aligned with the local realities and needs of Haitian society? Are local actors involved in the economic development process? What role does the local community play in collective decision making? Do the ruling class and policy makers have the will to make local development and decentralization an effective reality in Haiti? The foundations of these concepts assume that community, actors, citizens, and authorities should be included in the decision-making process. Aimed to leading to the development of sustainable policies, however, local development planning is difficult to institutionalize. Lovinski’s analysis is based on a multifaceted interpretation of development and takes an institutional approach to public policy. Thereby, prompting an interrogation of sustainable policies prioritized by policy makers. This investigation examines the steps taken to achieve sustainable policies and shows the results and considering the dynamics and their ambiguities.
How Teams Work: A Playbook for Distributing Leadership
by Cathy J. Lassiter Douglas Fisher Toni Osborn Faddis Nancy FreyFoster Trust, Accountability and Engagement in Your Teams Creating strong, cohesive teams is an art, and How Teams Work: A Playbook for Distributing Leadership is the essential guide for school leaders looking to master this craft. This interactive playbook doesn′t just advise but actively equips leaders with the tools they need to foster trust, accountability, and engagement in their teams. School leaders today face a critical mandate: to empower, engage, and work in concert with their teams to foster a positive and productive school environment. How Teams Work doesn′t offer mere platitudes—it offers practical strategies and tools, with concept maps, learning intentions, team challenges, reflection prompts and more. Information is organized into six modules exploring: The foundational role leaders play in team dynamics Strategies to bring together and mobilize effective leadership teams Methods to forge and maintain team unity and collaboration How to build and maintain trust and respect within teams Practical tools for maximizing team productivity and decision-making Guidelines on reflective leadership to assess and improve team performance How Teams Work isn′t only a resource; it′s a roadmap to sustainable success, illuminating the path to nurturing leadership at every level. In an age where the turnover of educators is high and the need for sustained, collective school improvement efforts is urgent, leveraging the power of teams isn′t just advantageous—it′s essential.
Social Psychology
by Thomas E. Heinzen Wind GoodfriendThis award-winning text invites students to discover social psychology’s relevance to their lives. Authors Thomas Heinzen and Wind Goodfriend capture student interest by weaving stories drawn from their own personal experiences with compelling examples from everyday life, all carefully placed in historical context. Social psychology is presented as an evolving, science-driven conversation; chapters build on core questions central to scientific inquiry, while a methods-in-context approach cultivates psychological literacy. The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with new pop culture examples, additional diversity coverage, recent controversies related to the Zimbardo and Milgram studies, and over a hundred new citations from the latest research. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Welcome to Teaching!: An Illustrated Guide to the Best Profession in the World
by Douglas Fisher Nancy Frey Taryl HansenYour Hands-On Guide to Thriving Your First Years of Teaching You’ve made the incredible decision to become an educator because you want to impact the learning lives of young people. Thank you, and welcome. We welcome you to this amazing profession with open arms, and with an arsenal of experience and essential tools, strategies, and lessons to help you establish a successful and satisfying teaching career. We wanted to make it easier for you to learn and practice these techniques that research shows increase student learning. To do so, we also considered cognitive psychology research that tells us that images and illustrations can help strengthen communication and our own understanding. This helped us develop the unique format for this book: part hands-on playbook, part professional book, and all highly illustrated, it is designed to make complicated concepts more digestible and memorable. This extensive guide for new teachers provides everything you need to impact learning from your first day on, including: How to plan powerful learning experiences that ensure student engagement 22 step-by-step learning strategies for any grade and any subject Detailed guidance for developing formative and summative assessments 30+ classroom videos demonstrating the techniques and strategies in action Teaching is without a doubt one of the most challenging professions there is. But those who chose to accept that challenge are what make teaching the best profession in the world!
Welcome to Teaching!: An Illustrated Guide to the Best Profession in the World
by Douglas Fisher Nancy Frey Taryl HansenYour Hands-On Guide to Thriving Your First Years of Teaching You’ve made the incredible decision to become an educator because you want to impact the learning lives of young people. Thank you, and welcome. We welcome you to this amazing profession with open arms, and with an arsenal of experience and essential tools, strategies, and lessons to help you establish a successful and satisfying teaching career. We wanted to make it easier for you to learn and practice these techniques that research shows increase student learning. To do so, we also considered cognitive psychology research that tells us that images and illustrations can help strengthen communication and our own understanding. This helped us develop the unique format for this book: part hands-on playbook, part professional book, and all highly illustrated, it is designed to make complicated concepts more digestible and memorable. This extensive guide for new teachers provides everything you need to impact learning from your first day on, including: How to plan powerful learning experiences that ensure student engagement 22 step-by-step learning strategies for any grade and any subject Detailed guidance for developing formative and summative assessments 30+ classroom videos demonstrating the techniques and strategies in action Teaching is without a doubt one of the most challenging professions there is. But those who chose to accept that challenge are what make teaching the best profession in the world!
How Teams Work: A Playbook for Distributing Leadership
by Cathy J. Lassiter Douglas Fisher Toni Osborn Faddis Nancy FreyFoster Trust, Accountability and Engagement in Your Teams Creating strong, cohesive teams is an art, and How Teams Work: A Playbook for Distributing Leadership is the essential guide for school leaders looking to master this craft. This interactive playbook doesn′t just advise but actively equips leaders with the tools they need to foster trust, accountability, and engagement in their teams. School leaders today face a critical mandate: to empower, engage, and work in concert with their teams to foster a positive and productive school environment. How Teams Work doesn′t offer mere platitudes—it offers practical strategies and tools, with concept maps, learning intentions, team challenges, reflection prompts and more. Information is organized into six modules exploring: The foundational role leaders play in team dynamics Strategies to bring together and mobilize effective leadership teams Methods to forge and maintain team unity and collaboration How to build and maintain trust and respect within teams Practical tools for maximizing team productivity and decision-making Guidelines on reflective leadership to assess and improve team performance How Teams Work isn′t only a resource; it′s a roadmap to sustainable success, illuminating the path to nurturing leadership at every level. In an age where the turnover of educators is high and the need for sustained, collective school improvement efforts is urgent, leveraging the power of teams isn′t just advantageous—it′s essential.
Social Psychology
by Thomas E. Heinzen Wind GoodfriendThis award-winning text invites students to discover social psychology’s relevance to their lives. Authors Thomas Heinzen and Wind Goodfriend capture student interest by weaving stories drawn from their own personal experiences with compelling examples from everyday life, all carefully placed in historical context. Social psychology is presented as an evolving, science-driven conversation; chapters build on core questions central to scientific inquiry, while a methods-in-context approach cultivates psychological literacy. The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with new pop culture examples, additional diversity coverage, recent controversies related to the Zimbardo and Milgram studies, and over a hundred new citations from the latest research. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
A SUMMER AFFAIR: A Regency Romance (The Calhoun Chronicles #5)
by Susan WiggsA gifted but troubled physician, Blue Calhoun runs a thriving medical practice from his Nob Hill mansion in San Francisco while raising his son alone after an unthinkable tragedy. Then one day a female fugitive with a gunshot wound appears in Blue's surgery. Even though she holds a pistol aimed at his heart, the desperation in her eyes awakens Blue's compassion. Reluctantly he is drawn to her fragile beauty, her nerves of steel and the mystery surrounding her circumstances.Isabel Fish-Wooten has spent most of her life on the run, but everything changes when she forces a stranger to save her life. Yet her rescue comes with an unexpected price. As Isabel recovers from her wounds, she finds herself touched by this remarkable man and yearns to reach out to him and his rebellious son.From danger-filled back alleys to the glittering ballrooms of high society, Isabel and Blue confront the violence and corruption that threatens their newfound passion. Theirs is an unforgettable quest to discover a rare and special love, and the precious gift of a second chance at happiness.
American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress
by Wesley LoweryNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn NPR Best Book of the Year • Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearLonglisted for the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence“American Whitelash is indispensable. Really. It is.” – Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an AntiracistPulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wesley Lowery confronts the sickness at the heart of American society: the cyclical pattern of violence that has marred every moment of racial progress in this country, and whose bloodshed began anew following Obama’s 2008 election.In 2008, Barack Obama’s historic victory was heralded as a turning point for the country. And so it would be—just not in the way that most Americans hoped. The election of the nation’s first Black president fanned long-burning embers of white supremacy, igniting a new and frightening phase in a historical American cycle of racial progress and white backlash.In American Whitelash, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and best-selling author Wesley Lowery charts the return of this blood-stained trend, showing how the forces of white power retaliated against Obama’s victory—and both profited from, and helped to propel, the rise of Donald Trump. Interweaving deep historical analysis with gripping firsthand reporting on both victims and perpetrators of violence, Lowery uncovers how this vicious cycle is carrying us into ever more perilous territory, how the federal government has failed to intervene, and how we still might find a route of escape.
Law and the Epistemologies of the South (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society)
by Boaventura de Sousa SantosModern state law excludes populations, peoples, and social groups by making them invisible, irrelevant, or dangerous. In this book, Boaventura de Sousa Santos offers a radical critique of the law and develops an innovative paradigm of socio-legal studies which is based on the historical experience of the Global South. He traces the history of modern law as an abyssal law, or a kind of law that is theoretically invisible yet implements profound exclusions in practice. This abyssal line has been the key procedure used by modern modes of domination – capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy – to divide people into two groups, the metropolitan and the colonial, or the fully human and the sub-human. Crucially, de Sousa Santos rejects the decadent pessimism that claims that we are living through 'the end of history'. Instead, this book offers practical, hopeful alternatives to social exclusion and modern legal domination, aiming to make post-abyssal legal utopias a reality.
Personal Ontology: Mystery and Its Consequences
by null Andrew BrennerWhat are we? Are we, for example, souls, organisms, brains, or something else? In this book, Andrew Brenner argues that there are principled obstacles to our discovering the answer to this fundamental metaphysical question. The main competing accounts of personal ontology hold that we are either souls (or composites of soul and body), or we are composite physical objects of some sort, but, as Brenner shows, arguments for either of these options can be parodied and transformed into their opposites. Brenner also examines arguments for and against the existence of the self, offers a detailed discussion of the metaphysics of several afterlife scenarios - resurrection, reincarnation, and mind uploading -- and considers whether agnosticism with respect to personal ontology should lead us to agnosticism with respect to the possibility of life after death.
Karl Popper (Talking Philosophy)
by Anthony O’HearSir Karl Popper was a major thinker of the twentieth century, one who – as Anthony O'Hear writes in his new Foreword – 'has had a beneficent influence on those who have come under the spell of his thought and of the inimitable prose in which he articulates it'. It is now twenty-five years since Popper died, and thus seems – after a quarter of a century – an apposite moment to revaluate his impact, significance, and influence. The several chapters in this classic volume focus on many key elements of Popper's thought and philosophy. They are by no means uncritical, but afford Popper the respect due to a philosopher who wrote always with a degree of clarity, precision, and directness rare in the academic world of his time, and – as O'Hear puts it – 'even rarer subsequently'. This important book constitutes an essential introduction to some of the most esteemed philosophical writing of our times.
A Philosophy of Need (Talking Philosophy)
by Soran Reader Gillian BrockAppeals to need abound in everyday discussion. People make claims about their own needs all the time, and they do so in a way that suggests these should have a certain moral force. Needs also play an important role in contemporary popular discourse about social justice, climate change, obligations to future generations, dealing fairly with refugees, treating animals humanely, and critiques of consumerist lifestyles – to name just a few of the many examples. The idea of need is present in an increasing number of debates and domains. There is interest in need from several disciplines, not just philosophy, which also include psychology, economics, political science, social work and sociology. This volume, then, offers a fine introduction to an increasingly important concept in day-to-day life. In a new Foreword, Gillian Brock discusses the continuing significance of several innovative chapters in the book, indicating how they presaged new directions in philosophical conversation.
Two Secrets to Shock the Italian & The King's Hidden Heir: Two Secret Baby Romance Novels
by Lynne Graham Sharon KendrickTwo billionaires, two big surprises… Two secret baby romances from USA TODAY bestselling authors Lynne Graham and Sharon Kendrick!Two Secrets to Shock the ItalianHer scandalous baby confession!Guarded billionaire Aristide has never forgotten his blazing chemistry with Scarlett—or that she ended their fling without saying why. Reunited with her two years on, he&’s appalled to discover the fire between them still burns. Determined to regain control, he invites Scarlett to Italy—only to be floored by her secret twin revelation…and his instant need to claim his family!The King's Hidden HeirWhat&’s a king without an heir? After one mind-blowing night with cloakroom attendant Emmy, King Kostandin is left with a shocking consequence he must claim. But despite their chemistry—still burning hot—Emmy soon makes it clear that desire is not enough. To keep their family together, Kostandin must decide: is he prepared to take the ultimate risk and offer her everything?
Harlequin Special Edition May 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1
by Melissa Senate Elizabeth Bevarly Jo McNally Tif MarceloComing soon! Harlequin Special Edition May 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1 by Melissa Senate\Elizabeth Bevarly\Jo McNally\Tif Marcelo will be available Apr 23, 2024.
Harlequin Medical Romance May 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Tina Beckett Marion Lennox Susan CarlisleHarlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:TEMPTING THE OFF-LIMITS NURSEBy Tina BeckettNew nurse in town Eliana can&’t bear to be hurt by somebody again. So when sparks instantly fly with surgeon Jake, she&’s adamant about keeping their relationship purely professional. But after learning how Jake was betrayed by his ex-girlfriend, she knows he won&’t commit to a lasting connection either. Soon it&’s oh so tempting to give in to their mutual attraction…as long as forever remains firmly off-limits!THE DOCTOR&’S BILLION-DOLLAR BRIDEBy Marion LennoxForced into a convenient union to claim a lifesaving billion-dollar legacy, ophthalmologist Seb and GP Jodie agree their marriage will begin and end with their wedding! Neither believes in happily-ever-after—how can they when life has taught them such tough lessons? But once they start living together, it&’s impossible to keep their barriers in place. And an unexpected passion is quickly unleashed! Dare this fake bride…become a real wife?FALLING FOR THE TRAUMA DOCKentucky Derby MedicsBy Susan CarlisleCallee needs to move on from a huge loss, and the way to do that is to armor plate her heart. So when trauma doc Langston arrives at her clinic to temporarily conduct research, she knows she&’s in trouble. Not only is he helpful with patients, but their chemistry is electric! Is Langston the guy to take a leap with, when he isn&’t planning to stick around?
Love Inspired May 2024 Box Set - 2 of 2
by Cathy Liggett Donna Gartshore Julia RuthLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: THEIR UNLIKELY AMISH COURTSHIPby Cathy LiggettNo one in Sugarcreek, Ohio can believe that charming Benjamin Byler and standoffish Miriam Schrock are dating—and they&’d be right. But the Amish bachelor needs the fake courtship to prove he can care for his orphaned niece. Now the mismatched couple must convince their community they&’re truly in love. Except Miriam is more caring and beautiful than Benjamin thought, and he might be in danger of falling for his own charade…A SECRET BETWEEN THEMby Donna GartshoreUnexpectedly injured, photojournalist John Bishop finds himself stuck in a town full of painful memories—with physical therapist Grace Severight his only way out. Following her treatment should be simple. But soon John&’s falling again—this time for the single foster mom and her four-year-old charge. Now love might heal his past…but will a secret Grace is keeping destroy their chance at a future?A COWGIRL&’S HOMECOMINGby Julia RuthIt&’s been three years since Jenn Spencer left Four Sisters Ranch after burying her husband, her heart, and her relationship with her family. Now the farm&’s in trouble—and she&’s back to help. Reconnecting with her family is hard…yet her new landlord Luke Bennett, and his adorable niece, brighten her days. But when she discovers Luke&’s secret, will it crush her healing heart again?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2
Harlequin Historical May 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Louise Allen Paulia Belgado Ella MatthewsStep back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:HOW NOT TO PROPOSE TO A DUKEA Season of Celebrationby Louise Allen(Regency)First, wealthy ironmaster&’s daughter Jessica Danby needs a titled husband. So, upon learning that Alexander, the Duke of Malvern, needs a rich wife, she makes a convenient proposal… Next, her impetuous marriage offer is swiftly rejected by Alex, who wants to marry for love! Now Jessica accepts his help in finding another suitor. But as they spend the Season by each other&’s side, she realizes that their unlikely friendship is becoming something more thrilling!THE MARQUESS'S YEAR TO WEDby Paulia Belgado(Victorian)Notorious rake the Marquess of Ashbrooke has a deadline. One year to marry and sire an heir or lose his title and wealth. But luck is on Ash&’s side! The vexing and alluring mathematician Violet Avery must also wed to save her family from ruin. The disintegration of his parents&’ marriage means Ash believes only a convenient marriage is practical. Until passion ignites, and he&’s left to decide if he should risk his heart or his fortune…THE KNIGHT'S REBELLIOUS MAIDENThe Knights' Missionsby Ella Matthews(Medieval)Sir Leopold&’s first mission is supposed to be a chance to prove his valor. But tasked with safely escorting Lady Arianwen to her husband-to-be, Leo finds he is little but a glorified bodyguard. Only, the seemingly simple mission goes awry when Ari proves that she&’s willing to do anything to get away from her impending nuptials. As attraction sparks between them, can Leo choose knightly duty over love and deliver Ari to her wedding?
Harlequin Presents May 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Annie West Julia James Maya Blake Lucy KingHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:A PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL TO BIND THEMby USA TODAY bestselling author Annie WestModel Laura is filming on location when she&’s swept off her feet by wildly attractive Vassili. After a lifetime of lies, Laura&’s drawn to his honesty – he doesn&’t do commitment. Until she learns he&’s engaged, and that she&’s pregnant…Greek tycoon Vassili is furious his family fabricated his engagement, especially as Laura now won&’t return his calls. When a newspaper reports she&’s expecting, Vassili tracks her down, and discovers it&’s true! A convenient marriage would secure his heir, but it will take more than a ring to rebuild their trust…THE HEIR SHE KEPT FROM THE BILLIONAIRE by USA TODAY bestselling author Julia JamesThe chill in Alaina&’s heart as she says &“I do&” to Rafaello Ranieri clashes with the fire sweeping through her veins. Years ago they indulged in a passionate fling that left her pregnant. Her heart-breaking childhood led to the agonising decision not to tell him… until now.She never imagined Rafaello would insist on claiming his heir with a marriage of icy convenience! But there&’s nothing icy about the way Alaina&’s new husband looks at her – nor the inferno of desire his touch provokes…ACCIDENTALLY WEARING THE ARGENTINIAN&’S RING (A Diamonds of the Rich and Famous novel)by Maya BlakeShy PA Mareka works hard to hide her attraction to her super-rich boss Cayetona Figueroa – until picking up his engagement ring. Unable to resist the dazzling diamond, she impulsively tries it on…and is caught on camera. Suddenly the world thinks she&’s Caye&’s bride!Tightly-wound Caye is only marrying to keep control of his company. When the scandalous headlines cost him his convenient fiancée, Mareka is the obvious replacement. Yet alone together in his opulent Argentinian estate, Caye must confront his hunger for the woman testing his self-control to its limit…THE FLAW IN HIS RIO REVENGE (An Heirs to a Greek Empire novel)by Lucy KingCraving independence, CEO Thalia walks away from her family, her wealth…and her scorching affair with billionaire Santiago. Striking out alone, she auctions off her professional time for charity. Although the winning bidder wants more than her expertise…Santiago wants her back!Growing up destitute, Santiago swore he&’d never be powerless again—exactly how Thalia&’s desertion left him feeling. He flies her to Rio to seduce her back, then end things himself! Yet beneath the Brazilian sun, his bitterness is swept aside by raw, all-consuming passion, leaving his grand plan hanging by a thread…For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents May 2024 – Box Set 1 of 2
Harlequin Romance May 2024 Box Set
by Ally Blake Rachael Stewart Sophie Pembroke Cara ColterHarlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes:SECRETLY MARRIED TO A PRINCEOne Year to WedBy Ally BlakeTo claim her inheritance, Matilda Waverly must be wed within the year. But Matilda has a secret: she&’s already married! She hasn&’t seen Henri since she fled their wedding night, so tracking him down is essential—but exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Especially when she learns Henri is actually a prince! And the undeniable spark between them has never gone away…RELUCTANT BRIDE&’S BABY BOMBSHELLOne Year to WedBy Rachael StewartReturning to her family&’s outback homestead, Eve feels like a fish out of water. She&’s only in town to contest the ridiculous terms of her inheritance. Get married? As if! Finding a distraction in the arms of gorgeous stranger Nate is one thing. Discovering he&’s the lawyer enforcing her father&’s will is another… And the biggest bombshell of all is that their one night had consequences!SOCIALITE&’S NINE-MONTH SECRETTwin Sister SwapBy Sophie PembrokeWhen supermodel Willow finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, she needs some temporary anonymity from the press. Hiding out in her twin sister&’s Cornish cottage seems ideal, until she catches the eye of her delectable yet guarded neighbor, Gwyn. She&’s blown away by their instant connection and the security she feels around him. But is revealing her identity—and her nine-month secret—a risk she can take?ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED TO THE BILLIONAIREBy Cara ColterJolie arrived at her sister&’s wedding expecting to keep a low profile—as usual. Yet when her cheating ex makes a surprise appearance, she panics and introduces her school crush as her fiancé! Now she&’s accidentally engaged to billionaire Jay, whose dreamy eyes quickly banish any heartbreak. They agree that when the destination wedding week ends, so must their convenient arrangement. But what about their inconvenient attraction…?