He is in possession of a large diamond, given to him in India, which he vows he will give to the woman he loves – when he finds her, that is. Jemima Brown, sixteen, good-hearted and hard-working, comes to work for him as a general maidservant. When Mr Cavell stands up for her against the unwanted attentions of some tradesmen working in his house, she sees at once that here is a man of high morals and integrity. But it is Caroline Simpson, daughter of Henry’s house-painter, who catches his eye. She may be socially his inferior, but she is good-looking, flirtatious and knows how to use her charms. She manipulates Henry into marrying her, and only the loyal Jemima knows he’s been tricked. How can Jemima fight her growing feelings for her master, maintain her morals and stay in Mr Cavell’s employment, despite her mistress’s increasingly erratic behaviour?

    Forced to transfer schools mid-year, she wasn't trying to make new friends. In that same month, sophomore Nate Wilson's girlfriend broke up with him. Searching for someone to fill the void left by his first love, he meets Emi in his art class. Nate knows he wants Emi from the moment he sees her. Emi knows she needs Nate after one night together. A life-long friendship is born, and a pact is made to ensure that nothing will come between them. This novella is the prequel to the Emi Lost & Found series. After the 3-volume series was published, readers wanted more. This is for them – the story of how Nate and Emi met – and although it’s a prequel, it can be enjoyed before or after the series.

    Having lost her parents in a tragic car accident when she was a little girl, she’s struggled to get close to anyone. Instead, she prefers to avoid all relationships, keeping them superficial at best.Until retired Navy SEAL Alexander Burnham walks into her life and sparks something inside her she thought was dead.But he has demons of his own, ones that could turn her world upside-down.Ones that could reveal the truth that’s been kept from her for years.Ones that could cost her everything…Including her life.The Beautiful Mess trilogy is a gripping, suspenseful story about two souls destined to be together and the forces threatening to keep them apart. Pick up your copy of this USA Today Bestselling series today!Collection includes:1. A Beautiful Mess2. A Tragic Wreck3. Gorgeous Chaos

    Woody is a handsome young contractor and he and Jake get along great. After the house is finished Woody hires Jake for the next house. They soon become great friends. Jake is awkward with girls. He's never really had any luck with them and isn't much interested in them. He's never had any sexual contact with a guy either but he's curious and attracted to Woody. He's determined to make Woody see him in a different light.

    a steamy new adult rock star romance!Two years ago serious, sexy law student Malachi "Mal" Hunter broke wild child Adele Cavanaugh's heart. When Mal is thrown back into her life...and she meets Dorian Marshall, the bad boy lead singer of the Australian band Three Little Words, her analytical mind can't compete with her racing heart (and other body parts that pulse).Three Little Words quickly becomes Two Hot Choices, but Adele doesn't know how to choose just one when they both help to ease her pain...and fuel so much pleasure.Please note: this story also includes tattoos (hers), naughty touching (theirs), a cat named Humper, and brawling roller derby fun.BONUS EDITION: This book was previously released in the Unraveled box set, but this version contains extra scenes guaranteed to steam up your e-reader!(love story, new adult romance, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, sexy romance, bad boys, falling in love, college)200 pages- 60 000 words

    to Russia to Dallas, Texas, following the exploits of the United States Government's top Special Agent, Aaron Hardy.The Unsanctioned Patriot (Book #1)Marine Corps Special Forces Operator Aaron Hardy traveled the globe for twelve years, fighting for his country.However, he never thought his biggest battle would be waged on American soil. And, take everything from him.Running from the FBI, Hardy must find his enemies before they find him.His pursuit uncovers political corruption at the highest levels of government.But, that’s not the shocking part.The twenty-nine-year-old elite soldier discovers the truth about his own past.He’s been living a lie.FBI Special Agent Raychel DelaCruz has seen the worst the nation’s capital has to offer.Investigating her latest case, she realizes nothing has prepared her for a government conspiracy of this magnitude.When their worlds collide, Hardy and DelaCruz find themselves in unfamiliar territory.To defeat the powers that want them dead, the two strangers must learn to trust each other.But, that may not be enough.American Influence (Book #2)Former Special Forces soldier and the newest covert agent of the U.S. Government, Aaron Hardy has his first mission.He must fly to Moscow and eliminate one man, an explosives expert supplying bombs to terrorists.His search uncovers a deadly plot that threatens to create global panic.What begins as a simple seek and destroy operation morphs into a race against time.The stakes are high and one major obstacle stands in Hardy’s way. The Russian authorities suspect him of murdering four of their agents.Avoid being captured by the people he’s trying to help.Stop a bomb maker before he unleashes unprecedented worldwide terror.And, you thought your first day on the job was tough.Deadly Assignment (Book #3)FBI Special Agents Aaron Hardy and Raychel DelaCruz are enjoying their first vacation as a couple.Relaxing by the pool, the sun’s rays shining on their faces, the furthest thing from their minds is a desperate struggle for survival.A fight that could end their lives.Outnumbered, outgunned and waging a losing battle, Hardy and DelaCruz discover they’ve been betrayed.The traitor, however, is one they never saw coming.

    I have waited five hundred years for you." Vampires, shapeshifters, ghouls and magic-users abound in a world where the Norms, (those humans without paranormal abilities), are ignorant of the creatures of the night and the supernatural species that live alongside them.Lucinda Monk is a bank teller by day and a vampire hunter by night, but she wasn’t always a part of this world. Thrown into a heady mix of powerful people and sensual beings, she’s had to find her way practically blindfolded in amongst the creatures of the night. Lucinda, though, is a capable and realistic kind of girl. Her motto: Never Show Fear. But there's something different about Luce. Something those creatures she hunts want. So, in order to stay one step ahead of the enemy, she has to let the enemy in. In all his compelling, seductive and delicious ways. Sleeping with the enemy has never meant so much before. But can she trust him?From the urban streets of the city to the dark alleys and sinful bars that promise a wickedness a girl from the farm has never before been exposed to, Lucinda gets drawn irreversibly into the dark side of life.And if the Master of the City has his way, she will always be his. For eternity.

    It can be good crazy, bad crazy ... or "crazy" crazy--like it was when my ex-boyfriend sung about me on the radio." Eighteen-year-old Kate couldn't be more excited about finishing high school and spending the summer on tour with her boyfriend's band. Her dad showing up drunk at graduation, however, is not exactly kicking things off on the right foot--and that's before she finds out about his mystery illness, certain to end in death. A mystery illness that she could inherit. Kate has to convince everyone around her that her father is sick, not crazy. But who will be harder to convince? Her friends? Or herself? The Problem With Crazy "is a story about love and life; about overcoming obstacles, choosing to trust, and learning how to make the choices that will change your life forever.

    Relationships have never been a priority, much less even on her radar. Not only has there never been enough time, but she’s just never found the right man: someone strong enough not to be threatened by her success as well as a man whose own strength could allow her to give up some of her innate control. Between owning a successful Los Angeles entertainment ad agency and being the alpha-dog to her two pit bulls at home, Sam’s used to calling the shots. Always. But when she pitches for, and wins The Network account, its charismatic French founder, Laurent Román makes Sam question everything she’s ever known.At Laurent’s insistence, he and Sam meet daily for the better part of a month. He has a network to launch and the stakes, pacing and intensity couldn’t be higher. Working this closely with the flirty Frenchman, they can’t help but get to know each other better, each day, her resolve w.. (Read more) Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages.

    

    Away at college, even the necklace she wears serves as a constant connection home - a family tradition created when her grandfather handmade each immediate relative an interlinking charm. Each piece crafted in the shape of a puzzle piece, each one interlinking perfectly together. But when the unexpected death of her mother turns her world upside down, she discovers there is a missing piece of her treasured family tradition and her life as she once knew it may never be the same. Addison Reynolds resides in her posh Manhattan condominium and wraps her personal identity around running Urbane, the magazine empire built by her father. In a moment of haste, Addison divulges her deepest secret to her closest friend Emily - a secret she never intended to disclose. Could one choice, one secret, bond two unlikely women forever?

    But now he's back in her life, and ready to steal a heritage protection contract that could make or break her career--if he doesn't steal her heart first. Samantha's vowed to hate him, but it's more than anger heating the competition between them. With sparks flying across the conference table and sizzling in every touch, Dean proposes a weekend liaison. Anything to have Sam again; anything to get her out of his system. But the unresolved feelings between them complicate both their personal and professional lives, and one wild weekend could turn into a disaster that would destroy the one job that means more to Samantha than anything. For a shot at love...is it worth the risk?

    It's here that she's introduced to Dr Cayd Donnelly, a man so devastatingly attractive that she almost forgot to say no when he asked her out - despite her loyalty to her long term boyfriend, Eric.Shortly after, the usually predictable Mia becomes anything but. The change in her behaviour delights Eric, but concerns her best friend Louise when she stops signing while they talk.After a month of worry and frustration, Mia finally seeks help. Help that comes in the form of an incredibly hard to resist doctor - Cayd.From there, she discovers just how entwined her life and her heart is with those of others while she navigates a path of passion, treachery, and loss.Things will never be the same for Mia again...(Confused? This book was previously known as 'Alter')

    After a painful and sudden break-up with Rick Marin, Dani hides away from reality, retreating to a world of fiction where she prefers book boyfriends over the hassles of a relationship.Almost two years later, Dani’s friends are tired of watching her in a holding pattern, so they stage an intervention, forcing her back into the real world of dating.Unexpectedly, Dani meets Liam Lucas, a down-to-earth firefighter. He might be the person to show her she’s still worth something. Dani’s hesitant to trust her heart with another man, but their instant and electric chemistry is something she can’t deny.As Dani starts to believe that she’s found her real-life book boyfriend, Rick decides that he’ll go to any lengths to get her back. Seeing Rick as a changed man makes Dani question everything. Can Dani trust her patched-up heart with Liam? Or has Rick transformed into the man she’s always wanted? Written from various points of views, The Do Over is a story of second chances and new beginnings.

    Pulling Anna into their extravagant lifestyle on the Gulf Coast, Lucy pushed her outside her comfort zone and Jack showed her feelings she's never experienced... Until he mysteriously withdrew.Anna turned to her internship at the city paper and to her old attraction for Julian, a handsome local artist and rising star, for distraction. But both led to her discovery of a decades-old secret closely guarded by the twins' distant, single father.It's a secret that could cost her the boy she loves and permanently change all their lives.