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Poor Miss Finch
by Wilkie CollinsWilkie Collins's intriguing story about a blind girl, Lucilla Finch, and the identical twins who both fall in love with her, has the exciting complications of his better-known novels but it also overturns conventional expectations. Using a background of myth and fairy-tale to expand the boundaries of nineteenth-century realist fiction, Collins gives one of the best accounts in fiction of blindness and its implications.
A Poor Wise Man
by Mary Roberts RinehartA Poor Wise Man mixes romantic fiction with political analysis. This engrossing story begins, "The city turned its dreariest aspect toward the railway on blackened walls, irregular and ill-paved streets, gloomy warehouses, and over all a gray, smoke-laden atmosphere which gave it mystery and often beauty. Sometimes the softened towers of the great steel bridges rose above the river mist like fairy towers suspended between Heaven and earth. And again the sun tipped the surrounding hills with gold, while the city lay buried in its smoke shroud, and white ghosts of river boats moved spectrally along."
POP Goes the Time Traveler
by Jonathan TreadwayWhile heading to his car after a long day where nothing seemed to go right, Wallace Somerfield is startled by a sudden pop that lands him on his ass, and a stranger dressed as a Victorian gentleman offers him a hand up. Thomas claims to have journeyed to the future via a time machine he invented, but he hasn't planned what to do now that he's here. Wallace ends up taking him home for the night and introducing him to twenty-first-century amenities--such as gay romantic movies on DVD. One thing leads to another, leaving Wallace to wonder: can they find true love, or will Thomas disappear as suddenly as he appeared?
Pop Goes the Weasel (Pop Goes the Weasel and Rat Bastard #2)
by Stephen OsbornePatrick Weasley, aka Weasel, is a fun-loving college student with a wealthy homophobic jerk stepfather and a best friend, Jake Winston, who's just as gay as Weasel. When Jake's aunt dies, many from the publishing world--including Jasper, Weasel's weasel of a stepfather--gather at Winston Manor for the reading of the will, and Weasel is obligated to tag along. Turns out all he has to do is three things: 1) swap the wills so Jake's uncle inherits the house instead of the gardener, who's also an old enemy of Weasel's; 2) secure a publishing contract from author Cecily Talbot; and 3) hook Jake up with his deceased aunt's male nurse. But what he ends up doing is 1) falling for Tony, one of the food servers; 2) accidentally affiancing himself to Cecily; and 3) fighting with Jake, who thinks he was making a play for the nurse. To make matters worse, every time Weasel and Tony start to get intimate, Jasper is right around the corner. So when burglars come to steal a valuable piece of art, Weasel must 1) use all his ingenuity to keep the painting safe; 2) dis-engage himself from Cecily; 3) unite Jake with the nurse; and most importantly, 4) pursue Tony to an elusive happy ending.
Por qué dura el amor: Historias y claves de parejas que le ganaron al tiempo
by Raquel San MartínCon una mirada aguda y un atractivo modo de narrar, Raquel San Martínnos sumerge en el universo cautivante e irresistible de las historias deparejas que superaron los veinte años juntos y felices. Este libro se anima a explorar un misterio tan complejo comoapasionante: ¿existe el amor duradero? Más aún, ¿cuál es la fuerza capazde unirnos a otra persona y, sobre todo, cómo logra ese lazo volverseindestructible? Todo parece indicar que vivimos en una época queprescribe el amor apasionado y exclusivo, pero que mira con sospecha yun poco de malicia a aquellas parejas que sobreviven con felicidad alpaso del tiempo y de las circunstancias. Aquí se redoblan losinterrogantes: una vez que ese amor se encuentra y se constituye, ¿esposible sortear las rutinas, los avatares cotidianos y las influenciasdel resto del mundo con el vínculo ileso? ¿El amor y el tiempo soncompatibles? ¿O estamos condenados a la ruptura cada tanto y a lo sumo ala monogamia serial?Este libro busca respuestas a estos enigmas a partir de las historias deparejas que han atravesado más de veinte años juntos y felices,experiencias distintas que sin embargo construyen un retrato encomún del amor a largo plazo. Además, el texto se enriquece con aportesde la psicología, la sociología, las neurociencias y la astrología,entre otras disciplinas.
The Port of Missing Men
by Meredith NicholsonThere is romance of love, mystery, plot, and fighting, and a breathless dash and go about the telling which makes one quite forget about the improbabilities of the story; and it all ends in the old-fashioned healthy American way. Shirley is a sweet, courageous heroine whose shining eyes lure from page to page.
Portal to Eden
by TinneanTerra is overcrowded, but a solution may have been found -- tucked away in Roswell is alien technology that leads to the creation of a method of space travel known asportaling.A party of soldiers and scientists led by Dr. Emma Bradley, Colonel John Berger, and Dr. Layton Tremayne are about to take what they believe is the first step into the unknown. But what they discover is not only a wonder but a puzzle. The city of Eden on the distant planet Nibiru has obvious Terran influences. Who was there before them?When Emma, John, and Layton return to Terra, they're dismayed to find things are even worse than they were when the trio left. The atmosphere is on the verge of toxicity and the population is reaching Malthusian proportions. Worse, there are plans afoot toportalthe excess population off Terra to planets which may not be what their new inhabitants expect. Most won't survive.Then they learn that a platoon of soldiers wereportaledto Eden for a planned invasion of Nibiru and the surrounding planets. Emma, John, and Layton scramble to stop the military action, but will they be able to take back the city that’s become their home?
Portrait of Simone
by Odie HawkinsPortrait of Simone is the poignant story of a young soldier stationed in the Deep South, in the recent past, and his romance with a woman nearly twice his age. Simone is mysterious, alluring, charming, complex. The author brings us the story of true love, love that grows deeper with the passage of time, and pays tribute to the woman known as Simone.
Portraiture and British Gothic Fiction: The Rise of Picture Identification, 1764–1835
by Kamilla ElliottExamples from British writers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries show how portraits became a new mode of identity for the middle class.Traditionally, kings and rulers were featured on stamps and money, the titled and affluent commissioned busts and portraits, and criminals and missing persons appeared on wanted posters. British writers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, however, reworked ideas about portraiture to promote the value and agendas of the ordinary middle classes. According to Kamilla Elliott, our current practices of "picture identification" (driver’s licenses, passports, and so on) are rooted in these late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century debates.Portraiture and British Gothic Fiction examines ways writers such as Horace Walpole, Ann Radcliffe, Mary Shelley, and C. R. Maturin as well as artists, historians, politicians, and periodical authors dealt with changes in how social identities were understood and valued in British culture—specifically, who was represented by portraits and how they were represented as they vied for social power.Elliott investigates multiple aspects of picture identification: its politics, epistemologies, semiotics, and aesthetics, and the desires and phobias that it produces. Her extensive research not only covers Gothic literature’s best-known and most studied texts but also engages with more than 100 Gothic works in total, expanding knowledge of first-wave Gothic fiction as well as opening new windows into familiar work.
Poser
by Marley GibsonI'm Chai Devareaux. By day, I'm your average senior at Miami's South Beach High. I love hanging with my friends at the beach, and I work hard to keep up my grades so I can get in Columbia University in the fall. But every afternoon and night? I transform into the model in front of the camera with the smoky eyes, perfectly styled hair, and fitted designer clothes.I'm the girl in all the hottest clubs where the beautiful people frequent and the fashion photographers gather. I'm the girl who everyone else wants to be. The problem is it's not my dream. I want to be a doctor.But try telling that to my mother, 80's supermodel icon, Claire-Ann Devareaux, a hard-living, hard-loving plastic surgery addict who's still chasing what's left of the limelight. And it makes my life a living headache. Even hooking up with hot teen supermodel Ty Willingham hands me more challenges than ever.Yeah, I might look like I have it made, but it's just the role I play.I'm such a poser.
Possessed: Possessed Haunted
by P. C. CastPossessed by P.C. CastA classic story from New York Times bestselling author P.C. Cast!Being a psychic detective who can channel only negative emotions makes Kent Raef good at catching murderers, but bad at maintaining relationships. Then Lauren Wilcox arrives with a most intriguing case: her twin sister has been murdered and is communing with Lauren’s spirit—and sharing her body. Raef’s the only one who can track the killer and free the spirit. But soon he begins to wonder just which twin he wants to save…and why. Originally published in 2012
Postcards from Cedar Key (Cedar Key #4)
by Terri Dulong"A southern Debbie Macomber, but with a flair all her own. "--Karin GillespieIn this poignant novel set amid the close-knit residents of Cedar Key, Florida, New York Times bestselling author Terri DuLong creates a story of old wounds healed--and bright new beginnings . . . Everyone has been eagerly awaiting the opening of Cedar Key's newest shop, Berkley's Chocolates & Gems. For Berkley Whitmore, moving to the peaceful Florida island is more than a business opportunity. Beneath the bright purple streak in her dark hair lies a woman struggling with self-doubt. In Cedar Key, Berkley hopes to uncover the secrets that rippled through her mother's life, and in time, perhaps fill the gaps in her own. Berkley's mouthwatering truffles and quirky charm soon draw a wide circle of friends--including the knitting enthusiasts who purchase yarn spun from her two alpacas. To her surprise, Berkley also attracts the admiration of Saxton Tate III, an English mystery author. And with the help of an old-timer local, she begins to piece together the truth about her mother and estranged father. Understanding the past brings a glimpse of what her future could be--if she accepts the love borne on the soft island breeze, and the happiness she's been seeking for so long . . . "DuLong brings us a heartwarming story with genuine characters. . . . Tender and poignant, perfect for those who love knitting as well as the bonds between women. "–RT Book Reviews (4 Stars) on Sunrise on Cedar Key"A delightful addition to that genre of needlecraft-inspired books. " --Library Journal on Casting About"You'll fall instantly in love with Cedar Key and this homespun knitting community, crafted with expert hands. " --New York Times bestselling author, Lori Wilde
Pounding the Pavement
by Santina DayAn Xcite Books collection of five erotic stories with mixed cougar and jackals themes.Pounding The PavementTasha can't pass up an opportunity to camp out for concert tickets for her favorite band's farewell tour. It starts out a long night on the cold concrete, until she meets Ari. Ari is a die-hard fan, just like her. Except he was in grammar school when the band first got together. When rain forces Tasha and Ari to share a tent, things really start to rock and roll.AngelicaAs Jerry's sex life at home dwindles to nothing, this unassuming college bookkeeper strikes up a friendship with a bright and beautiful full-figured Latina co-ed. As their feelings turn from warm to hot, can they overcome the obstacles that will allow them to be together and share their mutual passion?The Black BikiniJen hasn't had sex for months. Clearing out her wardrobe, she comes across a long-lost tiny black bikini that brings back memories of the sensual woman she used to be, before her confidence was dented by ex. She vows to find herself again. That afternoon, she is stunned to see her friend's son at a barbecue. Luke has grown into a hunky young man. Her tiny black bikini will hopefully provide the perfect prop to seduce him.Seeing RedWhen Morwenna falls for Gareth, the rugged new older man in her best friend's life, she keeps her desire for him a secret. She resigns herself to relieving the frustrations she feels alone, but when Gareth pays an unexpected visit to her home, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Can she reconcile her conflicting lust and loyalty?CurfewWhen a frightened youth chased by soldiers seeks sanctuary at her door, fiercely independent Maya makes a quick decision. Her courage and cleverness help her to discover a way to fight back against the soldiers who killed her husband. At the same time the youth's beauty and sexual naïvete dramatically rekindle her latent lust for living and her strong desire for satisfaction.These stories also appear in Cougars and Jackals published by Xcite Books
Pounding the Pavement
by Santina DayAn Xcite Books collection of five erotic stories with mixed cougar and jackals themes.Pounding The PavementTasha can't pass up an opportunity to camp out for concert tickets for her favorite band's farewell tour. It starts out a long night on the cold concrete, until she meets Ari. Ari is a die-hard fan, just like her. Except he was in grammar school when the band first got together. When rain forces Tasha and Ari to share a tent, things really start to rock and roll.AngelicaAs Jerry's sex life at home dwindles to nothing, this unassuming college bookkeeper strikes up a friendship with a bright and beautiful full-figured Latina co-ed. As their feelings turn from warm to hot, can they overcome the obstacles that will allow them to be together and share their mutual passion?The Black BikiniJen hasn't had sex for months. Clearing out her wardrobe, she comes across a long-lost tiny black bikini that brings back memories of the sensual woman she used to be, before her confidence was dented by ex. She vows to find herself again. That afternoon, she is stunned to see her friend's son at a barbecue. Luke has grown into a hunky young man. Her tiny black bikini will hopefully provide the perfect prop to seduce him.Seeing RedWhen Morwenna falls for Gareth, the rugged new older man in her best friend's life, she keeps her desire for him a secret. She resigns herself to relieving the frustrations she feels alone, but when Gareth pays an unexpected visit to her home, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Can she reconcile her conflicting lust and loyalty?CurfewWhen a frightened youth chased by soldiers seeks sanctuary at her door, fiercely independent Maya makes a quick decision. Her courage and cleverness help her to discover a way to fight back against the soldiers who killed her husband. At the same time the youth's beauty and sexual naïvete dramatically rekindle her latent lust for living and her strong desire for satisfaction.These stories also appear in Cougars and Jackals published by Xcite Books
Power (L.A. Connections #1)
by Jackie CollinsThe first installment in the sexy, thrilling four-part L.A. Connections miniseries, a behind-the-curtains peek into the exclusive mansions of Hollywood where the city's most powerful players willingly risk it all for love, lust, and murder, from New York Times bestselling author Jackie Collins, now ebook standalone novellas at an unbeatable price!
Power (The Faces of Evil)
by Debra WebbFor fans of Karen Rose, Katia Lief and Mary Burton comes the latest romantic thriller from bestselling author, Debra Webb. Sometimes the truth is too dangerous to find... Things are getting better for Jess Harris. Newly appointed as Deputy Chief of Birmingham, Alabama's major crime division, she's hoping to leave the troubles of her past behind. The only problem is that her ex-lover, Police Chief Dan Burnett, is now her boss... When a celebrated ballet instructor is found dead, the court rules that it was a tragic accident. But Jess isn't convinced and she can't rest easy until she's satisfied her instinct that all is not as it seems. As she delves deeper into the seedy underworld of Birmingham's gangs and their powerful allies, Jess finds herself targeted. With so much at stake, does she already know too much?Catch the rest of the heart-stopping series: Obsession, Impulse, Rage, Revenge and Ruthless.
Power: The Faces of Evil Series: Book 3 (Faces of Evil #3)
by Debra WebbAgent Jess Harris is back in another thrilling installment of Debra Webb's Faces of Evil series.Jess is ready to start the next chapter in her life as the new deputy chief of Birmingham's major crimes division. But with her first love, Chief of Police Dan Burnett, acting as her new boss, it looks like Jess won't be able to put the past behind her that easily.Jess has decided to focus all of her attention on work when a celebrated ballet instructor is found dead by one of her students. Though Jess's instincts tell her otherwise, the death is ruled an accident, and the case is assigned to another division. Still, Jess can't shake the feeling that there's more to the story, and her investigation leads her into the worlds of Birmingham's gang culture and its powerful elite.Now Jess's investigation has dug a little too deep, and there's a target painted on her own forehead. Will she be able to solve the crime before her own life is in jeopardy? "Compelling main characters and chilling villains elevate Debra Webb's Faces of Evil series into the realm of high-intensity thrillers that readers won't be able to resist." -- New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons"Just when you think Debra Webb can't get any better, she does. OBSESSION is her best work yet. This gritty, edge of your seat, white knuckle thriller is peopled with tough, credible characters and a brilliant plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. Move over Jack Reacher - Jess Harris is comin' to town." -- Cindy Gerard, New York Times best-selling author, award winning author of the Black Ops, Inc. series"Debra Webb's name says it all..." -- Karen Rose
Power of the Raven
by Aimee ThurloGene Redhouse believes in signs. But when Lori Baker literally jumps into his life, the Navajo wisdom he's learned disappears. Lori is being stalked and she's never been so frightened, or so alone. Although it seems they belong to different worlds, the connection between them is instant and intense. And if he can keep her alive long enough, he vows to explore every inch of her....With his chiseled features and powerful build, Gene is the safe harbor in Lori's stormy sea. And yet with her past weighing her down, Lori must decide which is more dangerous: the stranger trailing her every step, or the one daring her to trust him.
Power Play
by Nan ComargueCahal Wallace is the perfect man: handsome, athletic, and famously successful - and he is also the first man Lila ever loved.While being the wife of a professional hockey player may seem like a dream, for Lila it became a nightmare of betrayal and infidelity. Now, just as she's about to finalize her divorce from the superstar goaltender, he's been traded to their hometown of Toronto and suddenly the entire city's attention is on the man who could bring home the championship.But Cahal's also brought a stalker with him and he and Lila find themselves thrown back together as he tries to protect her. How can Lila ever trust the man who destroyed her dreams of a hockey happy ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Power Play
by Nan ComargueCahal Wallace is the perfect man: handsome, athletic, and famously successful - and he is also the first man Lila ever loved.While being the wife of a professional hockey player may seem like a dream, for Lila it became a nightmare of betrayal and infidelity. Now, just as she's about to finalize her divorce from the superstar goaltender, he’s been traded to their hometown of Toronto and suddenly the entire city’s attention is on the man who could bring home the championship.But Cahal's also brought a stalker with him and he and Lila find themselves thrown back together as he tries to protect her. How can Lila ever trust the man who destroyed her dreams of a hockey happy ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Power Play
by Nan ComargueCahal Wallace is the perfect man: handsome, athletic, and famously successful - and he is also the first man Lila ever loved.While being the wife of a professional hockey player may seem like a dream, for Lila it became a nightmare of betrayal and infidelity. Now, just as she's about to finalize her divorce from the superstar goaltender, he’s been traded to their hometown of Toronto and suddenly the entire city’s attention is on the man who could bring home the championship.But Cahal's also brought a stalker with him and he and Lila find themselves thrown back together as he tries to protect her. How can Lila ever trust the man who destroyed her dreams of a hockey happy ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Power Play
by Nan ComargueCahal Wallace is the perfect man: handsome, athletic, and famously successful - and he is also the first man Lila ever loved.While being the wife of a professional hockey player may seem like a dream, for Lila it became a nightmare of betrayal and infidelity. Now, just as she's about to finalize her divorce from the superstar goaltender, he's been traded to their hometown of Toronto and suddenly the entire city's attention is on the man who could bring home the championship.But Cahal's also brought a stalker with him and he and Lila find themselves thrown back together as he tries to protect her. How can Lila ever trust the man who destroyed her dreams of a hockey happy ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Power Trip: A Novel
by Jackie CollinsFive dynamic, powerful and famous couples are invited on the maiden voyage of a Russian billionaire's yacht. Could this be the trip of a lifetime?ARussian billionaire and his state of the art yacht. His beautiful and sexy supermodel girlfriend. And five dynamic, powerful and famous couples invited on the yacht's maiden voyage. A senator and his lovely but unhappy wife. A very attractive movie star and his needy ex-waitress girlfriend. A famous black footballer and his interior designer wife. A male Latin singing sensation and his older English boyfriend. And a maverick writer with his Asian journalist female friend. Could this be the trip of a lifetime? Or could this be the trip from hell? Whatever happens on the high seas doesn't necessarily stay there. The Power Trip - take it if you dare. Everyone loved Goddess of Vengeance: * 'Lucky's back and she's as fabulous and fiery as ever... I raced through it and was gripped from start to finish. Without doubt, my best book of the year so far' Daily Mail * 'Sex, power and intrigue - no one does it better than Jackie' ***** heat Magazine
Practically Wicked
by Alissa JohnsonFor some, virtue is a vice As the illegitimate daughter of a scandalous woman, Miss Anna Rees is almost as well known for having been raised in the hedonistic demimonde as she is for her quiet nature. Anna longs to leave behind her mother's world of courtesans...until she unexpectedly meets the handsome, charming and decidedly wicked Lord Dane. If only she could convince him to join her in search of respectability. . . For him, vice is a virtue Viscount Maximilian Dane is perfectly content being a rake. After years of obeying the dictates of proper society--with disastrous results--he stopped following the ton's ridiculous rules, and he sees no reason to begin courting respectability anew. Except that it may be the only way for him to win the lovely and fascinating Miss Anna Rees--if only he could convince her that the grass is greener on the wicked side of the fence. . .
The Preacher's Wife (Brides of Assurance #1)
by Brandi BoddieCan this small-town girl trade her tarnished past for a respectable life? During the hot, windy summer of 1870 in the burgeoning prairie town of Assurance, Kansas, Marissa Pierce is fed up with her abusive boss. She longs to start a new life and is growing weary of convincing townsfolk that she is most certainly not a prostitute. Civil War veteran and preacher Rowe Winford arrives in town intent on leaving the tragic memories of his deceased family behind. Although Rowe has no plans to fall in love anytime soon, the plans of God rarely match those of man. Faced with adversity and rejection from the town and Rowe’s family, can Marissa overcome her past, renew her faith, and experience the life of love that God has planned for her?