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Her Dirty Little Secrets
Tanasia Thomas - 2015
However, Her Dirty Little Secrets 2 will be released on May 1st! *** Pierce is young, beautiful, intelligent and seemingly perfect. A promising young medical student with a passion for helping others, she's trying desperately to forget the abuse of her past by selflessly serving others. Her life is going as planned until she meets Gabe, a handsome street-smart businessman who sweeps her off her feet. In the midst of their love affair, the pair soon learn that blood is thicker than water, lust is a weapon more deadly than any bullet, jealousy is a potent poison and money is truly the root of all evil. They each hold secrets of their own that could ruin their relationship and change their lives forever. As friends become foes, the past comes back for a second chance and secrets are revealed, can their love pass the test when skeletons start to come out of the closet?
Connected Hearts (Connected Hearts #1-5)
Ellie Danes - 2016
Harper Browning has it all, but it didn’t come without struggles. She’s put it all behind her and turned over a new leaf with her extremely romantic, good-looking and billionaire matchmaker boss, Mason Asher, but not to the liking of his personal assistant and right-hand girl, Natalie. Mason Asher is known for his ability to find a match for anyone, including the hundreds of wealthy clients that pay him handsomely for his services. But when he makes a promise to Harper’s best friend, Avery Gains, he’s taken on more than he can handle and now risks not only losing his business, but Harper’s love too. Connected Hearts is the follow-up series to It Takes Two and can be read as a stand-alone series or you can follow along from the start by downloading the complete series.
A Summer All Her Own
Rosanne Keller - 2006
The roles of celebrity wife and mother satisfied Anna Sandoval completely-until her husband, a famed international journalist, suffered a fatal heart attack. Now, a year later, still young and with her children grown, Anna seeks an interlude from grief and a fresh start on the timeless isle of Crete. In a small Greek community of ancient hills soaked in sun and surrounded by sea, Anna adapts to a slower pace and simpler lifestyle. Gradually, she rediscovers a passion for drawing and becomes protégé to a local artist and his sage wife, whose combined insights help Anna transform life into art-and take charge of her destiny. But when two very different men invite her into their lives, she must decide not just what kind of love she wants, but whether love itself is worth risking everything she's gained.
Virgin River Collection Volume 2: A Virgin River Novel (A Virgin River Novel Collection)
Robyn Carr - 2021
Now a Netflix Original Series. This box set includes: SECOND CHANCE PASS (A Virgin River Novel)By #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr Vanessa Rutledge’s new baby is helping heal her heart after the death of her husband. She longs to share this love with former Marine Paul Haggerty, her husband’s best friend, but he’s keeping his distance. The good folks of Virgin River might have to meddle to get these two to realize they both deserve a second chance. TEMPTATION RIDGE (A Virgin River Novel)By #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr Shelby McIntyre’s plans for her newfound freedom include finding Mr. Right—and everything she wants in a man is essentially the opposite of what she gets in rugged Luke Riordan. The jaded, battle-scared army pilot is all wrong for her, but sometimes what you want and what you need are two different things. PARADISE VALLEY (A Virgin River Novel)By #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr Marine Corporal Rick Sudder is home early from Iraq, and must reconcile his past life in Virgin River with the man he is now. Can Liz, who never gave up on him, help him mend his broken body and shattered heart? UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE (A Virgin River Novella)By #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr When the folks of Virgin River discover a box of adorable puppies under the town’s Christmas tree, they call on local vet Nathaniel Jensen for help. But it’s his budding romance with Annie McCarty that really has tongues—and tails—wagging! Read the Virgin River Series by Robyn Carr:Book One: Virgin RiverBook Two: Shelter MountainBook Three: Whispering RockBook Four: A Virgin River ChristmasBook Five: Second Chance PassBook Six: Temptation RidgeBook Seven: Paradise ValleyBook Eight: Forbidden FallsBook Nine: Angel’s PeakBook Ten: Moonlight RoadBook Eleven: Promise CanyonBook Twelve: Wild Man CreekBook Thirteen: Harvest MoonBook Fourteen: Bring Me Home for ChristmasBook Fifteen: Hidden SummitBook Sixteen: Redwood BendBook Seventeen: Sunrise PointBook Eighteen: My Kind of ChristmasBook Nineteen: Return to Virgin River
King of Wolves Complete Series Boxed Set: Books 1-5: shifter and fallen angel romance
Meg Xuemei X. - 2020
The ruthless alpha is hellbent on claiming me. His idea of fun? Ravage me and make me shamelessly beg for releases over and over. But I haven't the time for that, even if he's gorgeous. I have to lead a gang of ferocious criminals to fight off the vampire horde. It doesn't matter if my thighs quiver with raw need and my body burns for him. Survival comes first. But then he tells me the truth of our complicated relationship--if he's not allowed to wring the most epic and brutal climax from me, he'll lose himself to his beast forever.Book two: Wicked WitchShe ruts me like a savage, then utterly forgets me the next morning. She doesn't know I'm the most brutal Sváva Archangel. My blood only warms on the battlefield and my obsidian wings spark dark fire when I taste the blood of my enemies. At first it was attractive that she didn't fear me, but no one uses me and casts me aside like trash. Just as I'm about to punish her in ways she can't imagine, I uncover the truth--she is my fated mate, and her amnesia is the result of a dark curse. Conquering universes will be nothing compared to conquering this curse. I'll stop at nothing to make my mate remember our dirty, passionate night together, and how I coerced carnal pleasure from her over and over. This darkly delicious paranormal romance collection includes:Claim the Wolf KingWicked WitchDark VampireFallen AngelClaim the Leopard PrincessOne-click and dive into this tantalizing, hot series that features a badass heroine, handsome and possessive alpha shifters, and ruthless fallen angels. Expect naught language and explosive love scenes. HEA guaranteed and no cheating.
Steinhoff inside SA's biggest corporate crash
James-Brent Styan - 2018
24 hours later more than R160 billion rand of this fortune was wiped out. The Steinhoff Empire, that took 20 years to build into an international business giant, had crumbled overnight. Markus Jooste, Steinhoff’s flashy CEO, resigned via SMS and has since been fleeing an avalanche of scandals and accusations: luxury homes for a blonde mistress, allegations of fraud, racing horses and unparalleled extravagance, a lavish, black Jaguar for an old university residence… What exactly happened here? Who knew what? What is Steinhoff, who is Markus Jooste and what does it all have to do with the so called Stellenbosch mafia? Where does business tycoon Christo Wiese, Shoprite and Pepkor fit in and where is the pensioners’ money? Well-known financial writer James-Brent Styan unpacks these and other questions in this astounding tale of power and greed, of secrets and deceit, and ultimately the biggest financial breakdown in the history of South Africa. Through interviews with trustworthy sources, revelations from confidential documents and in-depth research about Steinhoff’s history, Styan uncovers what the group doesn’t want you to know. Follow the Money: The story of Steinhoff, Markus Jooste and the Stellenbosch Boys is a gripping financial thriller that will be told as cautionary tale or salacious scandal in both boardrooms and living rooms for decades to come.
The Legacy Letters: Messages of Life and Hope from 9/11 Family Members
Tuesday's Children - 2011
They are first- generation Americans, citizens of other nations, and lifelong New Yorkers. But they all share one thing: They honor their loved ones by living their lives with purpose, and a promise to never forget.These courageous family members share their grief and loss-and hope- speaking in their own words, with love, courage, and strength enough to inspire us all.
Beautifully Broken
Kimberly Jones-Pothier - 2015
It is a love story about a broken girl and a holy God. Kimberly shows us that God really does restore. Beautifully Broken is where God does his best work. You will learn that your pain was not just about you but many who will be rescued as a result of your survival. Kimberly will show you how to turn your pain into purpose, your mess into your message, and how to get your healing amid the hell. The journey is not comfortable, but it definitely is worth every ounce of pain and discomfort, which will lead you to your purpose.
Misty Moon: The Complete Series
Ella Price - 2014
Winner: My Racing Life
A.P. McCoy - 2015
This is it. This is really the end.
I was now a matter of seconds away from the moment all the numbers stopped for ever. My career total of National Hunt winners would remain at 4,348 after this, my 17,546th ride. All the stats, the numbers that had governed my life for the last two decades, they were just a few hundred yards from being stilled for ever. My whole career, my whole adult life, had been built on making those numbers click upwards as fast as I could, but in a couple of furlongs they would never move again.Deciding to retire was the most difficult decision I've ever had to make. Fortunately I was able to go out at the very top, and being able to say that makes me a very, very lucky man indeed. And now, in this book, I've been able to look back over my entire career - both good and bad moments - and see it in its entirety: the biggest wins, the disappointments, the injuries and the tragedies, my wonderful family, and the amazing horses and the fantastic personalities I've worked with.18,000 people turned up to that final race at Sandown, and I can now look back on my career with immense pride and gratitude. But that chapter of my life is closed. This book is the final word on my riding career - it's time to move forward.
The Girl on the Train: Sidekick to the Novel
Anna Gooding-Call - 2015
Warning: This is an independent companion to The Girl on the Train, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Paula Hawkins' novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick. Riding the train on her daily commute, Rachel watches the picture-perfect couple she’s dubbed "Jess and Jason" as they go about their lives. But one day she sees something that changes her perception of the couple forever—and leads her deep into the darker truths that lie beneath the pretty smiles and charming houses of Blenheim Road. First published in the U.K. in 2012, The Girl on the Train is Paula Hawkins' debut novel and has already sold over seven million copies. With this Sidekick, you’ll: • Spend some more time with the characters you've come to know and love • Take a look at the novel’s underlying themes • Learn what you might have missed on your first read of The Girl on the Train • Explore a possible alternate ending and imagine ideas for a sequel • Get a chance to discuss Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train with other readers Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.
Billionaire Vacation: The Complete Series (Alpha Billionaire Romance Love Story)
Nella Tyler - 2016
Not only did she need summer break the way all teachers do, but she also needed to get away from life for a while—and leave the humiliation of her fiancé dumping her a month before the wedding behind. What better way to relax than a month-long stay in Hawaii? Things get off to a rough start when Megan makes a fool of herself at the baggage carousel, but lucky for her, handsome Drake Hanover is there to sweep her off her feet—or rather, get her back on them. And, as fate would have it, they are staying at the same resort, one which Drake intends to buy. While adventure was part of the plan, the two of them, and a few friends, find themselves caught up in the adventure of a lifetime—one that involves shadowy figures, plenty of deception, and a lot of hidden treasure. And what better way to fall in love than over a little bit of danger in paradise? Billionaire Vacation is a steamy alpha billionaire romance. No cliffhanger and has a HEA. Includes 3 free bonus full-length novels for a limited time.
Familiar Pieces (North and Martin Abduction Mystery #6)
James Hunt - 2021
Since then, twelve more children have been abducted, and the man responsible is still at large. With the abductor taunting the detectives with mysterious texts, they have pushed themselves to the brink, and their obsession of bringing the kidnapper to justice could cost them everything.
The Magelands Eternal Siege (Books 1-3)
Christopher Mitchell - 2021
Thrown out of every unit defending the City, either she takes on a new role, or she will be sent to the Rats, a company of misfits given the perilous tasks beyond the Great Walls.Her new role, if she takes it, will bring her face to face with her deepest fears, for beneath the walls, in a secret and hidden lair, lies a dragon, imprisoned and waiting… This box-set includes the Blade Trilogy - the first three books (complete arc) of The Magelands Eternal Siege, over 1300 paperback pages or 2000 Kindle pages.The Mortal BladeThe Dragon's BladeThe Prince's Blade
The Ghost of Jeopardy Belle (The Ghosts of Summerleigh Book 2)
M.L. Bullock - 2018
Supernatural sightings at the old house increase along with Jerica's terror. As the former nurse ponders her future, she has to work to help other ghosts at Summerleigh...and save herself. The Ghost of Jeopardy Belle is Book Two in The Ghosts of Summerleigh series.
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The Ghost of Jeopardy Belle is Book Two in The Ghosts of Summerleigh series.