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The Incorruptible Judge
D. Olu Olagoke - 1972
The Different Bride
Charu Singh - 2021
In a world where it’s not easy to be different, Chandrika does not carry her supposed ‘flaw’ as baggage. She instead lives a happy and cheerful life with clear and serious goals. She works hard towards getting into a top business school, to turn her dreams into reality. Despite her endearing nature, deep within her heart she truly believes that love is not for her. But one fine day, the love bell rings, thanks to Graham Bell! Prakash works as a sales executive with an internet company.He has a strained relationship with his father because of his father’s rigid rules and rigorous expectations.When the two meet by fateful design ,it’s not just Chandrika’s beliefs that are set to change but her entire life!The Different Bride is a love story of its own kind.It will leave you feeling stronger about how love transcends all the barriers that may come in its way.
Skyfall
Saba Karim Khan - 2020
Despite the worst of humanity every day – her madrassa running father selling her mother's body and beating her sister – Rania remains the 'Troublemaker', unable to give up on her dreams.When an Indian filmmaker encourages her to enrol in a music contest that can take her to New York, her dreams take flight. But even as she wins the hearts of her listeners, a family secret threatens to bring her life in Heera Mandi back in sharp relief, upending the new life she has built for herself.From the oppressive walls of religious hypocrisy to the orange jumpsuits of American prisons, Skyfall is a tender, piercing debut that teaches us the strength of human endeavour and our desire for love in a time of hate.
An Unusual Honeymoon
Mamta Kashyap - 2019
The. Time. because it always works out eventually."What happens when an ambitious girl-next-door finds herself on her honeymoon all alone, without a husband? What happens when she meets a handsome stranger who proposes a deal too lucrative to walk off from?This is the story of Mahasweta who just wanted to redeem her self-esteem by at least succeeding at her career. Only, life doesn't happen that way. A lonely honeymoon turns into an unusual one as she agrees to an unrealistic deal.This is a short, sweet, silly, feel good love story, with some laughter, some absurdities, some fun, some feelings and a beautiful and kind Fairy Godmother, too!
Yuletide Angels
Keira Montclair - 2021
One Maddie Grant is determined to accept.When an invitation to spend the Yule season at Ramsay Castle arrives at the door of the Grant keep, Maddie Grant immediately begins to plan for the journey. But soon, an obstacle emerges, and it comes in the shape of her husband.Alex Grant refuses to take such a risk with his family. Traveling through the Highlands in the dead of winter is madness, especially with three young bairns. The journey is more perilous than his wife understands.Yet the idea of gathering the whole family together for the Yule season is just too tempting for Maddie. When Alex commands her to remain in their home, his sharp denial of her request only spurs her plan: She and the children will sneak away while Alex sleeps. By the time her husband wakes and chases them down, they will be closer to Ramsay land than their own.One adventurous day in the Highlands, for a whole season with family. It’s the perfect plan.But when a snowstorm hits and turns the adventure into a fight for survival, Maddie finds herself in desperate need of an impossible rescue, and Alex grows increasingly hopeless as he searches for his wife. Luckily, Christmas is a time for miracles, and there are a few angels who might lend the couple a helping hand.
One & A Half Love Story
Vishal Anand - 2020
Nimisha travels all the way to Bangalore to celebrate her Valentine’s week with Viraj. They did have a great time together, but she stumbles upon Shriya to learn Viraj’s past. Who is Shriya? A colleague? A friend? Or, more than that? One & A Half Love Story is a compelling journey of three very different people - Nimisha, Viraj and Shriya.
The Uncomfortable Truth
Gayton McKenzie - 2014
I am the guy love gurushave been trying to figure out.’Gayton McKenzie knows a thing or two about women.But what he could never quite understand was how reluctant so many women seem to be to face up to the uncomfortable realities about men, themselves and their relationships.Not knowing and accepting these ‘truths’ can get women into deep trouble, cause heartache and result in even greater damage. Because a woman who accepts a man’s obvious lies – or lies to herself about the kind of man she’s with and the kind of relationship she’s in – will always get hurt.Gayton McKenzie has young daughters. This is the book he would want them to read – to warn them against the kind of man he has so often been himself.As Gloria Steinem once said: ‘The truth will set you free,but first it will piss you off.’So what you will read in this book may be uncomfortable. But it will make you ask the hard questions about yourself ... and men. It will also sometimes make you laugh and ultimately give you hope that you can find the love you really need and the love you truly deserve.
Royal Tryst
Ruby Steele - 2017
I’m on my best behavior.
Until she arrives.
My best friend’s younger sister.All. Grown. Up.With a sexy, sweet smile and womanly curves for days.She's here for the royal festival, and she's being courted for marriage.I’m definitely not on the list of approved suitors.But I like breaking the rules, and I'm ready for a tasty diversion.She looks absolutely delicious waltzing back into my palace...I bet she’ll look even better in my bed.Get ready to melt your e-reader with this steamy, full-length novel featuring a bad boy lady killer Prince and a smart, sassy heroine who brings him to his knees. Royal Tryst has a splash of intrigue, no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happy ending.
Fae: Crowned (Lost Royal Book 3)
Eva Blackwing - 2020
Atreyu has been kidnapped and Mor will stop at nothing to get him back. On top of that, Boris Thornheart has surrounded the castle and conscripted the Fae of Water and Fire. Mor must save Atreyu and find a way to free the conscripted Fae. Mor’s power is growing and she must learn to control it, or all will be lost. Will they be able to rescue Atreyu and the conscripted Fae? Mor and her mates will test their limits and stop at nothing to save the magic realms. But will it be enough?18+ book with a why choose theme
Spanish Billionaire's Four Miracle Babies
Nicki Jackson - 2019
I was done with love… Or so I thought.
I had always been a businessman.It was in my blood.It was my passion.And I made my billions from it.But I was still just a man.A man who had needs.A man who couldn’t deny his… lust.Pauline was just the nurse,A carer to my healing daughter.Only, the more I was around Pauline,The more I couldn’t deny it…She fast became my Achilles heel.However, I was a married man,And although we were separated,I wasn’t callous—I had both my still-wife’s and daughter’s feelings to consider.I wanted to make it work with Pauline.But I hesitated for too long…Now, she’s gone.Without a trace.But that won’t stop me.Because I know something that she thinks I don’t…I know about the baby she’s carrying.My baby.Whether she wants me to or not,I will find her.
Pauline will be mine again.
Note: Spanish Billionaire's Four Miracle Babies is a steamy romance between a Spanish Billionaire and his daughter's beautiful nurse.
Memoirs of a King
Danielle Bourdon - 2018
Approximately 21,000 words. From the secret journals of a ruling king comes an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the most tumultuous time of his life. Discover his thoughts on love, betrayal and the path to power in Memoirs of a King, a companion novella to the Latvala Royals series.
Everything I Never Told You
Ajay K Pandey - 2020
They wanted to be together, but the world saw them as a Hindu and a Muslim before everything else.Roshan failed to convince his father and had to let Soha go. He married Manisha with the hope of moving on, and his life unfolded with a new definition of love. When Anuj was born, theirs was a happy family.Soha walked back into his life after Roshan lost Manisha to cancer.History repeats itself after years, but this time, Roshan decides to not give up. His resolve to convince his son brings him to a point where he will have to make a choice.Will Anuj be able to see someone else in place of his mother?Will Roshan be able to choose between Anuj and Soha?Will Soha be able to set herself free of a love she has nurtured all her life?Everything I Never Told You is a burning reminder that the heart knows no restrictions, and of the boundless power of love.
Invisible Girlfriend: Love, Life and Beyond
Ekta Renu Chandna - 2018
And on a fine day, while having a romantic candle-light dinner with your gorgeous girlfriend under the star-lit sky, with a cold wind blowing, she just . . . disappears, into thin air. Baffling, isn’t it? That’s exactly what happened to Siddharth a.k.a. Sid. Where did she go? What happened? How can this happen? Read the novella to find out the mystery of the invisible girlfriend!Invisible Girlfriend is a unique tale of love that you have never encountered before!
Sheikh's Surprise Son (The Sheikh's Wedding Series Book 1)
Leslie North - 2021