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Legal Passion: Hard Deal / Legal Passion (Legal Lovers #3)
by Lisa ChildsVerdict: guilty…of making me want him…Stone Michaelson has been my rival for a long time. He’s also my biggest fantasy. I shouldn’t desire him—he’s arrogant and ruthless every time we face off in court. He’s also gorgeous and intelligent, with the body of a god. As a lawyer for the notorious Street Legal firm, he’s so wealthy he’s out of touch, representing clients who think they can buy their way out of anything. As assistant DA, I want justice for people who deserve it. And yet he always beats me. Now we’re across from each other on a huge case—the murder trial of a New York billionaire—and I’m determined to show no mercy. This time I’ll win.Fighting him in court is a challenge, but fighting our attraction is even harder. My lust for him burns hotter every day, and I know he feels it, too. When we end up alone together one night, the gloves—and the clothes—come off. And once we’ve given in, we can’t stop. Our jobs are on the line, so no one can ever know. In the courtroom, we’re opposing counsel. In the bedroom, let’s just say I’m not opposed to anything. Until the day I can’t remain objective. Not when it comes to the trial…only when it comes to my heart.Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.“DARE is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author
Legal High
by Eleanor MidhurstParliamentary aide Joseph Richmond is aghast when his boss quits and he’s reassigned to work with Zac Hawkesford, the newly-appointed Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation. Zac is an Alpha, and as every omega knows, Alphas do not belong in government. He’s also way too handsome and far too distracting for Joseph’s peace of mind.Afraid of giving up control and losing himself to Alpha demands, Joseph tries to fight the attraction between them. But as they work together on a bill to ban legal highs, he realises Zac isn’t like any other Alpha he’s encountered ... and one day, Joseph discovers why. The revelation changes everything between them, prompting him to admit some uncomfortable truths of his own -- and to finally face his fears of surrendering to an Alpha.
Legal Desire (Legal Lovers #4)
by Lisa ChildsInnocent until proved wickedHe’ll need all his powers of seduction…Lawyer Trevor Sinclair knows that gorgeous ice queen Allison McCann is sabotaging his firm. All he needs is proof, with a plan that involves a little deception…and a whole lot of sizzling seduction! But no one warned him that her chilly exterior hides a desire as hot as his own. Is it entrapment if they’re both playing with fire?“Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author
Legal Attraction: Pleasure Games / Legal Attraction (Legal Lovers #2)
by Lisa Childs“You are becoming an addiction…”And he’s about to find out how irresistible she really is…Criminally handsome divorce lawyer Ronan Hall decimated Muriel Sanz’s reputation to win her ex a higher settlement. In retaliation, she wants to kill his career. They should hate each other. But they can’t keep their hands—or their lips—to themselves. If they don’t destroy each other in court, they may just destroy each other in the bedroom…“Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling authorSexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.
Legal Attraction
by Jacquelin ThomasThe youngest of five siblings, Marissa Hamilton is determined to prove herself in her family's powerhouse Philadelphia law firm. She has a close confidant in handsome and ambitious fellow attorney Griffin Jackson. But ever since the night they gave in to the passion smoldering between them, Marissa's world has been filled with lies, including one that could turn her whole life upside down.Griff secretly desired Marissa for years before they went from colleagues to lovers. And now she's keeping a secret from him. Will Griff be able to save Marissa before an explosive Hamilton revelation destroys the future they could have together?
Legal Artistry (Art Series #1)
by Andrew GreyAn Art Series novelYears ago, Dieter Krumpf's grandmother died and left him everything, including a photo album containing pictures of the art collection she left behind when her family fled the Nazis. Now, Dieter is calling on the services of a lawyer, Gerald Young, to determine whether his family's legacy might be returned to him. Gerald doesn't hold out much hope that the paintings will be returned, but Dieter's earnestness speaks to him and he agrees to help. At first he concludes that while Dieter has a case, suing in Austria isn't practical. But Gerald is a good lawyer, and as his feelings for Dieter develop, so does his determination to win the case. Together, Gerald and Dieter navigate research, hearings, and a dysfunctional family in the pursuit of fine art--and discover the art of love along the way.
The Legal Affair: The Singh Family Trilogy (The Singh Family Trilogy #2)
by Nisha Sharma“I am all about those Singh brothers!”— Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling authorRajneet Hothi built her empire with sweat, blood, and information. She knows everything there is to know about Ajay Singh, the future CEO of Bharat, Inc., as well as how crucial he is in securing her future. But she didn’t expect the passion that burst between them the first time they went head-to-head. She’d never felt anything like it before, especially during her marriage to her soon-to-be-ex-husband. When her company is blamed for her ex’s dirty dealings with Bharat, she’s forced to prove that Ajay is no match for her in the art of business or seduction.Ajay shouldn’t trust Raj or her company. He’s on the verge of losing everything his family has worked to achieve, but he can’t stop thinking about the breathtaking way Raj opens her mind, body and heart to him. Throwing his infamous caution to the wind, he tempts the gorgeous CEO into his bedroom and boardroom. He soon realizes he wants Raj by his side and he’s willing to fight the people he’s always protected to be with her.When Raj and Ajay discover the source behind Bharat’s leak, they must trust each other and work together to defy the odds and save the Singh legacy.
A Legal Affair
by Maureen SmithCaleb Thorne is used to having plenty of female attention. Though the hot young law professor has never crossed the line with a student - until he meets Daniela. There is something different about her - with her fierce attitude, ambition and to-die-for body. Something he is determined to uncover, layer by silky layer. . . Private investigator Daniela Roarke knows she is in over her head the minute she sees her mark. Caleb Thorne isn't just fine - he's gorgeous. And although getting close to him could finally mean busting his no-good father, Daniela knows she is just an amateur at the game of seduction. And now both her cover and her heart are in jeopardy. . .
El Legado y Otras Historias
by Edith LaytonPublicadas previamente de forma individual, estas cuatro grandes novelas se recopilan en un solo libro por primera vez. “El Legado”: Vaalerian Blackwood es convocado a la finca de su anciano tío para ayudar al anciano a resolver un problema con su heredero. Lo que Valerian encuentra es un misterio y el amor de su vida. Solo tiene que decidir qué es más importante para él: resolver el misterio o conquistar a su dama. “Tesoro enterrado”: ¿Qué piensa Hannah Jenkins del hombre salvajemente atractivo y de lengua plateada que los aldeanos llevan a la casa de su familia después de que lo encuentran herido en la costa cerca de su casa en la costa? Dice que fue víctima de piratas. Pero, ¿quién es el pirata y quién es la presa? “Algo azul”: el próximo día de la boda de June Heywood se ve empañado por un comentario cruel que ella escucha, lo que la hace preguntarse por qué el apuesto e inteligente Lawrence, Lord Morrow, alguna vez pidió su mano. ¿A quién debería creer? ¿Chismes o su corazón? “Un matrimonio de mentes verdaderas”: la hermana de la novia y el hermano del novio, de temperamento similar, se entrelazan, mientras se pierden lo que sus parientes pueden ver tan claramente.
El legado (Night School #Volumen 2)
by C.J. DaughertyNight School, un mundo de misterio, peligro y romance del que no es fácil escapar. El último año, Allie tuvo que sobrevivir a tres detenciones, la muerte de una amiga y un grave conflicto familiar, mientras perdía la fe en el mundo. Pero el último año también ha traído algo positivo: su nueva vida en la Academia Cimmeria, el único sitio que ella siente como propio, un lugar al que pertenecer. Allí ha conocido nuevos amigos e incluso un nuevo amor. Pero las paredes de Cimmeria esconden un grave peligro, los alumnos y profesores están amenazados de muerte y la familia de Allie, desde su misteriosa abuela hasta su hermano desaparecido, es el centro de todo el misterio. Allie, esta vez, tendrá que defenderse por sí sola. Su vida se ha convertido en una arriesgada trama donde ya todo está en juego, incluso el amor. Y si no, ¿por qué siente todavía atracción por alguien que no lo merece?
Legado mágico (Trilogía de los O'Dwyer #3)
by Nora RobertsUn antiguo conflicto sellado con sangre. Un amor amenazado por un odio ancestral. Una pasión arrebatadora que vencerá la maldición. Las antiguas tradiciones irlandesas parecen cobrar vida en el condado de Mayo. Branna O'Dwyer, descendiente de la Bruja Oscura, que perdió la vida para proteger a sus hijos, ha crecido rodeada de historias llenas de una magia embelesadora. Su vida transcurre entre las cuatro paredes de su negocio, bautizado con el nombre de la célebre hechicera y donde vende lociones, velas y jabones a los turistas; las charlas con su hermano y su prima; el vínculo especial que tiene con su perro, y los mitos del pasado que susurran los bosques del condado. Hubo un tiempo en el que creyó haber encontrado el amor, pero una antigua querella familiar convirtió su relación con Finbar Burke en imposible. Sin mebargo, ni siquiera el tiempo ha logrado mitigar la pasión que sienten el uno por el otro. Antes de que puedan dejarse llevar por el amor, tendrán que vencer las sombras que han atormentado a su familias durante siglos. La crítica ha dicho... «La historia de Nora Roberts, de marcado carácter poético, captura tu imaginación y se instala en tu corazón.» Fresh Fiction
Un legado impuro
by Cristina PujadasSiguiendo la estela de Sarah J. Maas y Jennifer Armentrout, Cristina Pujadas nos sumerge en un fascinante mundo de fantasía, intriga y romance. Jade es hija de los Halgboots, una de las estirpes de guerreros Marcados más importantes, descendientes de antiguos dioses que lucharon contra los demonios que intentaron dominar el mundo tras abrirse una Grieta al abismo. Sabe, desde niña, que su destino es convertirse en la esposa del futuro Rey y así asegurar el poder de su raza sobre todas las otras con las que están obligados a convivir. Pero Jade guarda un secreto que no puede desvelar y que podría torcer los planes de todos aquellos cuyo futuro está en que se ciña a su destino. Una mujer. Un linaje. Un secreto. Una guerra. Una fuerte atracción. A veces lo que nos condena puede también liberarnos. «La Gran Guerra. Una pesadilla que acechaba a los más temerosos, incluso si hacía milenios de aquella sangre derramada sobre la tierra de Ar-Umi. Solo quedaban los testimonios de sus antepasados, un legado que muchos atesoraban y respetaban por lo que supuso: un nuevo inicio. La creación del mundo tal y como lo conocían, con las nueve razas que cohabitaban y que provenían de esa raza única que antaño poblaba aquella tierra. Una guerra en la que sus antepasados tuvieron que aferrarse a todo lo que estuvo a su alcance con una única finalidad: sobrevivir.»
Legado de Sangre
by Raquel PagnoLos ojos de Miguel eran como dos esmeraldas. Increiblemente verdes, reflejaban algo profundamente dulce, una ternura casi increíble, una especie de encantamiento capaz de hechizarla por completo. Carmen apenas podía creer que estuviera vivo, escondido entre las ruinas de la mansión que había sido su familia, en un pasado remoto y misterioso, del que su madre, Teresa, había insistido en protegerla. Fue Miguel quien salvó a su abuela, Francesca, cuando había huido de las sangrientas masacres de la guerra en Italia; fue él quien la salvó a ella ya sus dos hijos de la miseria total. Y él también fue quien los maldijo. Miguel fue el último de los vampiros y solo la última de las brujas pudo cumplir su más profundo deseo: generar un heredero, capaz de perpetuar la especie y continuar su historia.
El legado de la villa de las telas
by Anne JacobsUna poderosa familia.Una situación dramática.Una mansión que esconde más de un secreto... La brillante tercera parte de la saga superventas que comenzó con La villa de las telas. Augsburgo, 1920. El estado de ánimo en la villa es optimista respecto al futuro. Paul Melzer ha regresado del frente y toma las riendas de la fábrica decidido a que el negocio familiar recupere su antiguo esplendor. Las cosas van bien incluso para su hermana Elizabeth, que regresa a casa ilusionada con un nuevo amor. Pero «felices para siempre» puede estar aún lejos para los Melzer. Marie, la joven esposa de Paul, quiere cumplir un viejo sueño: tener su propio taller de moda. A pesar de que sus modelos y sus diseños gozan de éxito, su alegría se ve empañada por las constantes discusiones con su marido. Incapaz de soportarlo más, Marie, la mujer que mantuvo a flote la fábrica, la villa y a toda la familia cuando más la necesitaron, toma una dura decisión y abandona la mansión junto a sus hijos. Reseñas de La villa de las telas:«Es una gran historia de amor, con tintes dramáticos y secretos familiares, que nos ha gustado tanto por su calidad literaria como por su preciosismo histórico.»Revista Kritica «Una novela histórica muy entretenida que capta el ambiente de comienzos del siglo XX.»Fränkische Nachrichten «Amor imposible y las rígidas normas sociales de la Europa central a principios del siglo XX serán el escenario en el que se desenvuelva esta entretenida historia llena de secretos.»Jorge Pato García, El Imparcial «Downtown Abbey en Augsburgo.»Histo-couch «Este libro lo tiene todo, todo que podríamos desear para un día de lluvia: una gran historia de amor, intriga [...] y un gran secretofamiliar.»Delmenhorster Kreisblatt «Con su escritura fluida, Anne Jacobs sabe cómo seducir a sus lectoras y transportarlas a la vida de la alta sociedad de hace cien años con todo su glamour pero también con sus sombras.»Weilheimer Tagblatt En los blogs...«El estilo ameno y sencillo de la autora, la intensidad de las emociones, la pasión que mueve a sus personajes y el esmerado contexto histórico componen una atractiva lectura, de las que conmueven y cautivan a lo largo de todas sus páginas.»Blog Me gustan los libros «Las geniales descripciones de los espacios y la evolución psicológica que nos regala la aclamada autora Anne Jacobs hacen de esta novela toda una delicia que nos lleva a reflexionar sobre la diferencia de clases sociales.»Blog La Petita Librería «Una novela de lectura muy viva que despierta rápidamente el interés del lector y en la que este queda atrapado intentando desvelar los múltiples enredos que plantea.»Blog Bookeando con Mª Ángeles «La villa de las telas es una saga familiar que atrapa, emocionante y muy entretenida, que me ha hecho disfrutar muchísimo.»Blog Adivina quién lee «Las intrigas y los secretos se suceden, como piezas de un puzle, que poco a poco nos permiten vislumbrar una verdad demasiado abrumadora para los habitantes de esa casa.»Blog Forjada entre sueños «Ideal para perderse entre sus páginas en una de estas tardes de frío, con todos los ingredientes necesarios para enganchar al más escéptico.»Blog Entérate de lo último
El legado de la villa de las telas
by Anne JacobsUna poderosa familia.Una situación dramática.Una mansión que esconde más de un secreto... La brillante tercera parte de la saga superventas que comenzó con La villa de las telas. Augsburgo, 1920. El estado de ánimo en la villa es optimista respecto al futuro. Paul Melzer ha regresado del frente y toma las riendas de la fábrica decidido a que el negocio familiar recupere su antiguo esplendor. Las cosas van bien incluso para su hermana Elizabeth, que regresa a casa ilusionada con un nuevo amor. Pero «felices para siempre» puede estar aún lejos para los Melzer. Marie, la joven esposa de Paul, quiere cumplir un viejo sueño: tener su propio taller de moda. A pesar de que sus modelos y sus diseños gozan de éxito, su alegría se ve empañada por las constantes discusiones con su marido. Incapaz de soportarlo más, Marie, la mujer que mantuvo a flote la fábrica, la villa y a toda la familia cuando más la necesitaron, toma una dura decisión y abandona la mansión junto a sus hijos. Reseñas de La villa de las telas:«Es una gran historia de amor, con tintes dramáticos y secretos familiares, que nos ha gustado tanto por su calidad literaria como por su preciosismo histórico.»Revista Kritica «Una novela histórica muy entretenida que capta el ambiente de comienzos del siglo XX.»Fränkische Nachrichten «Amor imposible y las rígidas normas sociales de la Europa central a principios del siglo XX serán el escenario en el que se desenvuelva esta entretenida historia llena de secretos.»Jorge Pato García, El Imparcial «Downtown Abbey en Augsburgo.»Histo-couch «Este libro lo tiene todo, todo que podríamos desear para un día de lluvia: una gran historia de amor, intriga [...] y un gran secretofamiliar.»Delmenhorster Kreisblatt «Con su escritura fluida, Anne Jacobs sabe cómo seducir a sus lectoras y transportarlas a la vida de la alta sociedad de hace cien años con todo su glamour pero también con sus sombras.»Weilheimer Tagblatt En los blogs...«El estilo ameno y sencillo de la autora, la intensidad de las emociones, la pasión que mueve a sus personajes y el esmerado contexto histórico componen una atractiva lectura, de las que conmueven y cautivan a lo largo de todas sus páginas.»Blog Me gustan los libros «Las geniales descripciones de los espacios y la evolución psicológica que nos regala la aclamada autora Anne Jacobs hacen de esta novela toda una delicia que nos lleva a reflexionar sobre la diferencia de clases sociales.»Blog La Petita Librería «Una novela de lectura muy viva que despierta rápidamente el interés del lector y en la que este queda atrapado intentando desvelar los múltiples enredos que plantea.»Blog Bookeando con Mª Ángeles «La villa de las telas es una saga familiar que atrapa, emocionante y muy entretenida, que me ha hecho disfrutar muchísimo.»Blog Adivina quién lee «Las intrigas y los secretos se suceden, como piezas de un puzle, que poco a poco nos permiten vislumbrar una verdad demasiado abrumadora para los habitantes de esa casa.»Blog Forjada entre sueños «Ideal para perderse entre sus páginas en una de estas tardes de frío, con todos los ingredientes necesarios para enganchar al más escéptico.»Blog Entérate de lo último
El legado de Humboldt
by Saul BellowDurante muchos años, el gran poeta Von Humboldt Fleisher y Charlie Citrine, un joven completamente inflamado por el amor a la literatura, han sido los mejores amigos. Pero cuando le llega la muerte, Humboldt es un escritor fracasado y la vida de Charlie ha llegado a un punto crítico: su carrera profesional no avanza, está sumergido en un espantoso divorcio, liado con una mujer joven con la que no encaja y frecuenta compañías poco recomendables. ¿Cómo salir de todo esto? La última voluntad de Humboldt, que protege a su amigo Charlie desde la tumba, es un «legado» que puede ayudarle a tomar de nuevo las riendas de su vida.El legado de Humboldt, según la crítica una de las mejores novelas de Bellow, obtuvo el premio Pullitzer en 1975.
The Legacy of Tril: Soulbound
by Heather BrewerA brand-new fantasy with a kick-butt heroine from the author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Tril is a world where Barrons and Healers are Bound to each other: Barrons fight and Healers cure their Barrons' wounds in the ongoing war with the evil Graplar King. Seventeen-year-old Kaya was born a Healer, but she wants to fight. In Tril, and at Shadow Academy, where she is sent to learn to heal, it is against Protocol for Healers to fight. So Kaya must learn in secret. Enter two young men: One charming, rule-following Barron who becomes Bound to Kaya and whose life she must protect at all costs. And one with a mysterious past who seems bent on making Kaya's life as difficult as possible. Kaya asks both to train her, but only one will, and the consequences will change their lives forever. Heather Brewer has created a thrilling, action-packed, and romantic first installment of the Legacy of Tril series, where one strong heroine must break the rules to claim her destiny and her heart.
Legacy of the Witch: A Novella (The Portal #1)
by Maggie Shayne"Once upon a time, there lived three witches...."As a child, Amarrah loved her grandmother's stories of three witches who were members of the king's harem. But they were more than just stories. Amarrah knows she was there with them...and now their legacy, along with an ancient box that once belonged to them, lies in her hands.Charged with keeping the box safe, Amarrah is heartbroken when it is stolen from her while she moves to America. Years later, she is shocked to see it on TV and is determined to get it back. Tracking the artifact leads her to Sergeant Harrison Brockson, a handsome soldier who stirs memories of a man she knew centuries ago in ancient Babylon. Is Harrison the key to finding the box-or could he be her destiny?Prequel novella to Maggie Shayne's exciting trilogy, The Portal.
Legacy of the Runes: The spellbinding conclusion to the adored Runes series (Runes)
by Christina Courtenay'Once again, Christina Courtenay has transported me through time to a world that feels more than real . . . I can only recommend that you read this absorbing, energising novel for yourself'SUE MOORCROFTBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison's disappearance. Suspecting she's travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she's safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father's only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she's promised in marriage to a tyrant, she's determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island's shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's novels: 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!' KATE RYDER 'Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay's novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I'm experiencing life in Viking settlements' SUE MOORCROFT'I've been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it's one of my favourites of the series' NICOLA CORNICK
Legacy of the Runes: The spellbinding conclusion to the adored Runes series (Runes)
by Christina Courtenay'Once again, Christina Courtenay has transported me through time to a world that feels more than real . . . I can only recommend that you read this absorbing, energising novel for yourself'SUE MOORCROFTBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison's disappearance. Suspecting she's travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she's safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father's only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she's promised in marriage to a tyrant, she's determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island's shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's novels: 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!' KATE RYDER 'Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay's novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I'm experiencing life in Viking settlements' SUE MOORCROFT'I've been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it's one of my favourites of the series' NICOLA CORNICK
Legacy of the Runes: The spellbinding conclusion to the adored Runes series (Runes)
by Christina Courtenay'Once again, Christina Courtenay has transported me through time to a world that feels more than real . . . I can only recommend that you read this absorbing, energising novel for yourself'SUE MOORCROFTBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison's disappearance. Suspecting she's travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she's safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father's only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she's promised in marriage to a tyrant, she's determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island's shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's novels: 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!' KATE RYDER 'Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay's novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I'm experiencing life in Viking settlements' SUE MOORCROFT'I've been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it's one of my favourites of the series' NICOLA CORNICK
Legacy of the Past
by Anne MatherThere had been two men so far in Madeline's life--her late husband, Joe, and her boss, Adrian. Both had been kind and uncomplicated, wanting only to cherish and look after her.<P> But now another man had surged into her life--Nicholas Vitale. Handsome, dynamic, devastatingly attractive, he was utterly unlike anyone she had ever met before. But he certainly could not be described as gentle or kind, still less did he want to protect and cherish her. And Madeline could not resist him.<P> In getting so far out of her depth with Nicholas, was Madeline doing anything but stirring up trouble for herself? And what about her duty to that other important person in her life--her young daughter Diana?
Legacy of the Diamond
by Andrea KaneA priceless gem. A hunger for vengeance. A love they'll risk everything to claim. First, they killed her father. Now Courtney Johnston is imprisoned aboard a privateer ship, an unwitting pawn in a nefarious scheme to snatch a rare and coveted diamond. Determined to take her revenge, the resourceful sea captain's daughter never dreams that fate will sweep her into the embrace of a dashing earl on his own desperate mission. Slayde Huntley, earl of Pembourne, will gladly barter his family's priceless gem in exchange for the return of his kidnapped sister, Aurora. But Courtney, the fiery beauty who steps onto the plank like a sea nymph, is a shock to his senses. Blindsided by passion, Slayde joins Courtney to restore what is rightfully theirs . . . even as a centuries-old legacy of murder and betrayal threatens to tear them apart forever.
Legacy of the Clockwork Key
by Kristin BaileyA teen girl unravels the mysteries of a secret society and their most dangerous invention in this adventure-swept romance set in Victorian London.When a fire consumes Meg's home, killing her parents and destroying both her fortune and her future, all she has left is the tarnished pocket watch she rescued from the ashes. But this is no ordinary timepiece. The clock turns out to be a mechanical key--a key that only Meg can use--that unlocks a series of deadly secrets and intricate clues that Meg is compelled to follow. Meg has uncovered evidence of an elite secret society and a dangerous invention that some will stop at nothing to protect--and that Meg alone can destroy. Together with the handsome stable hand she barely knows but hopes she can trust, Meg is swept into a hidden world of deception, betrayal, and revenge. The clockwork key has unlocked her destiny in this captivating start to a trilogy.
Legacy of Stone
by Vickie TaylorImmersed in a dark and violent world, gargoyle Levi Tremaine is being hunted. Can he distinguish friend from foe in time to save his soul-and the woman he loves?