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Crystal Clear
by Kris T. BethkeSequel to The 12th WitchJustin Trews lucked out when he found Cole Demauro and the coven he’s joined. He’s still working through his trauma, but he now knows what it’s like to be supported and cared for. His magic is thriving, and so is he. And of course, dating Cole has proven to be the best part. The past three months have been the happiest of his life.When the veil is the thinnest, Justin experiences Samhain as it is meant to be. It’s a far cry from how he celebrated in the past. With the coven gathered, he participates in the ritual to honor the dead and the end of the harvest season. His magic is full and so is his heart.But when Justin’s past rears it’s ugly head, he’s faced with dealing with his family. Old hurts run deep and insecurities resurface. Its hard not to feel like a burden and an imposition. With his coven behind him, and Cole’s love buoying him up, Justin finds the strength not only to confront his family but to rely on his coven for help. And when the dust settles, Justin has taken great strides toward healing. Now Justin needs to show Cole just how much he loves him.
Crystal Clear
by Cay DavidA RARE GEM It was the sort of sale that most jewelers only dreamed about. When a sleek, successful Los Angeles attorney breezed into Chrystal Cummins's jewelry store and purchased the most expensive item in the shop, Chrystal thought her problems were solved. It had been rough going since she'd pooled all her resources to buy Cummins Jewelry, the business her father had started. But with the sale of the canary diamond necklace, Chrystal would have enough money to pay most of her bills and keep the Rodeo Drive shop afloat. But attorney Maxwell Morris returned to the shop with devastating news. The necklace Chrystal had sold him contained a stolen gem-a rare canary diamond that belonged to one of his clients. With the confidence of a jaguar ready to strike, Max produced a list of clients seeking stolen jewels-gems that were now in Chrystal's shop! In a flash, the awful truth was crystal clear: she had purchased a business based on stolen merchandise. Chrystal's entire world was in jeopardy-her shop, her savings, her family's reputation, her dreams. And to make matters worse, she couldn't stop thinking about Max Morris, the man who'd turned her life upside down. With full lips, chiseled features, and eyes that glimmered like dark, mysterious stones, Max captivated Chrystal's thoughts. In Max's arms she found a love that was more precious than the rarest gemstones from the far corners of the earth. How could she be so responsive, so enthralled by the man determined to destroy her?
Crystal Clear
by Nell DixonFall in love with this sparkling story of crystals, chaos and re-kindled romance! For years Zee has tried to ignore her real name (who calls their kid Azure Dawn?) and her mother Marla's alternative lifestyle. A million miles away from all that new-age nonsense, she's got a reliable teaching job, a perfect life plan and sensible accountant Simon for a fiancé. But when Marla gets sick, the foundations of Zee's rock-steady world are seriously shaken. Soon she's back home, in touch with the boy who broke her heart and even being sucked into one of her mum's hare-brained schemes. What about Zee's plans for the future? Could they ever include a free-spirit from her past?
Crystal Clear
by Jane HellerNew York Times-Bestselling Author: A trip to Sedona, a disappearing heiress, and a reappearing ex-husband add up to trouble for a straitlaced accountant… No one craves order more than bean counter Crystal Goldstein. A partner at a New York accounting firm, doting daughter to her aging father, and loyal girlfriend to the equally workaholic Steven, she has her life completely under control. But when she learns that Steven&’s been cheating on her with his ex-wife, that her gruff father has spent years yearning for a brother she never knew she had, and that her job may be in jeopardy, she&’s brought up really short. Crystal's best friend—a New Age junkie—convinces her that her aura needs cleansing and her chakras need balancing. With nothing to lose, Crystal takes a long-overdue vacation in mystical, metaphysical Sedona, Arizona. Among the resort&’s guests: Amanda Wells Reid, international jet-setter, consummate party-goer, and darling of the society columnists, along with her personal assistant, personal chef, personal trainer, and personal publicist. And their tour driver is none other than the totally irresistible, totally irresponsible husband Crystal tossed out so many years ago. It doesn&’t take a psychic to know that the mix of a reappearing ex-husband whose appeal has only ripened and a millionaire heiress who suddenly vanishes is going to add up to some pretty eye-opening—and mind-expanding—doings…. &“A modern spin on a good old-fashioned Cinderella story.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Jane Heller&’s special gift for lampooning the pompous and self-absorbed make for enormously funny reading. Crystal Clear will have you snickering from beginning to end.&”—RT Book Reviews
Crystal Clear
by Beverly JenkinsFrom Lifetime Career Achievement Rita Award winner, USA Today bestseller, and NAACP Image Award Nominee, a story from Beverly Jenkins’s acclaimed Blessings Series…This novella—taking place after A Wish and a Prayer and before Heart of Gold —shares the inside story of fan-favorite, Crystal Chambers Brown’s adventures as a runaway. A safe, stable life should be the everything that teenaged Crystal ever wanted; but though she knows she should count her blessings, part of her wants to scream at all the rules! She loves her new life and family…but she misses her friends and being free.People say you can never go back home, but Crystal thinks they’re wrong, and heads back to Dallas, to see what she left behind. But on the way, Crystal learns some home truths about the real meaning of home. Sometimes a journey backwards moves you forward…*Includes a new bonus short story, Transformation.*
Crystal Cove
by Lisa KleypasCRYSTAL COVE Lisa Kleypas As the proprietor of a successful boutique hotel, Justine Hoffman has the life she has always wanted. But there is still something missing: Love. A spell was cast on Justine when she was born, with the result that she will never find her soul mate. But she is nothing if not determined and eventually Justine finds a way to break the enchantment--never dreaming of the dangerous complications that will follow. . . When Justine meets Jason Black, she accidentally unleashes a storm of desire and danger that threatens everything she holds dear. . . because little does she know that Jason has secrets of his own. And he wants more from her than fate will ever allow. . .
Crystal Dreams
by Diane StoryA calendar built by the Mayans sets a prophecy in motion, and for humans to move forward the third and fourth dimensions must merge on December 21, 2012. Jillian is a fourth-dimensional woman who lives in a world where life and love coexist in metaphysical harmony. When her father begs her to marry a man she does not love, she reluctantly agrees. Ellery is a third-dimensional man who has the gift of metaphysical healing. However, Ellery's spirit is torn. His physical being still lives in the third dimension, but his evil counterpart is in the fourth. As their worlds begin to crumble, Ellery and Jillian realize that fate has brought them together. Putting aside their own beliefs, they must decide if they will allow their worlds to end. Or can love guide them to a harmonious resolution?
Crystal Enchantment
by Saranne DawsonDescended from a race of sorcerers long thought dead, Jalissa used her hidden talent to prevent interstellar conflict. Miklo's duty was to expose Jalissa's past. Mystical enchantress and cunning agent, they will pit ancient skills against space-age weaponry in a battle of wits that will end in either devastating defeat or passionate surrender.
Crystal Fire
by Jordan DaneBecause of what you are, the Believers will hunt you down A storm is brewing on the streets of L.A., one that has intensified since a tragic and deadly confrontation claimed an innocent life. While Gabriel Stewart trains his army of teen psychics to stop Alexander Reese-the obsessed leader of the Believers-the fanatical church becomes more bent on the annihilation of all Indigo and Crystal children. They're silencing the voices of the telepathic hive, one soul at a time, with frightening experiments cruelly executed on vulnerable minds. When the Believers torture a mysterious homeless boy, Oliver Blue, they brainwash him into betraying his own. The boy becomes a deadly pawn sent to take Gabriel down. As the fires of chaos burn around him, Gabe is running out of time. He'll need to confront his past-and the man who made him-before the hope of peace for the future is silenced forever.
Crystal Gardens (A\ladies Of Lantern Street Novel #1 Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Amanda QuickEvangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. <P><P> And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety. Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. <P>There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle--who died of mysterious causes. With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
The Crystal Lake (Archangel Chronicles Ser. #5)
by L. J. LabartheSequel to The Wind-up Forest Archangel Chronicles: Book Five <P><P>The thief of the Grail has been identified and the Brotherhood of Archangels is moving to counter her evil machinations. But as demons flock to the side of the thief and betray Hell, monsters are enslaved and shifters and an angel turn traitor. The love between Gabriel and Michael is tested as they join the rest of the Brotherhood on the trail of Naamah. Danger makes strange bedfellows in the form of Lucifer, the Archdemons, and Lilith. <P><P>A traitor lurks among the angels and humans, and the Venatores are discovering vital new information. Lovers Liam, a Necromancer, and Baxter, a shifter working for Michael's Venatores unit, must face not just the living but the dead. Archangels Raziel and Uriel contend with demands on Raziel's power that wear him to the brink of exhaustion. The Brotherhood will need all their strength to prevail against the threats surrounding them.
Crystal Passion
by Jo GoodmanBefore creating the Dennehy and Thorne families, Jo Goodman gave us the McClellans: Salem, Rae and Noah. Now rediscover the magic of the McClellans with Crystal Passion, the first breath-taking tale of a wonderful trilogy ... Ashley Lynne had never expected kindness from her guardian, the cruel Duke of Linfield. But to be betrothed by him to an aging peer she hardly knew was unthinkable. Even worse was the cost of her resistance, for Ashley awoke from a drugged sleep to find herself in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger. Sent to England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke of Linfield. Ashley's terrified protests were proof of her innocence and a powerful inspiration to rescue the young beauty from her guardian's clutches. From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that plunges them into scandalous family secrets and into the danger of the American Revolution. Together they will fight for America's freedom and the promise of being wrapped in each other's arms ... forever. Jo Goodman writes with unique and impressive style. - Virginia Henley.
Crystal Passion: Author's Cut Edition (The\mcclellans Ser. #1)
by Jo GoodmanDaring Rescue and Escape to the Colonies in the Historical Romance, Crystal Passion, by Jo Goodman1775 London, England and the Colony of VirginiaAshley Lynne never expected kindness from her guardian, the Duke of Linfield. But being betrothed by him to a much older man she hardly knew was unthinkable. Worse was the cost of her resistance—awakening from a drugged sleep in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger.In England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled up in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke. But Ashley's terrified protests were proof enough of her innocence—and a powerful inspiration to rescue her.From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that exposes scandalous family secrets, and plunges them into the American Revolution where they fight for freedom, and the promise of each other...forever.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited, by Jo Goodman herself, for today's readers. Enjoy!AWARDS:Best Romance 2011 – Library JournalBest Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader PollRomantic Times Career Achievement AwardTop Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal#5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author.REVIEWS:“Delightful and exciting…Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” – RT Book Reviews“A thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” – All About RomanceTHE MCCLELLANS, in series orderCrystal PassionSeaswept AbandonTempting TormentTHE HAMILTON FAMILY, in series orderMore Than You KnowMore Than You WishedTHE COMPASS CLUB, in series orderLet Me Be The OneEverything I Ever WantedAll I Ever NeededBeyond A Wicked KissTHE DENNEHY SISTERS, in series order:Only My LoveMy Heart's DesireForever in My HeartAlways in My DreamsOnly in My ArmsTHE MARSHALL BROTHERS, in series order:Her Defiant HeartHis Heart's RevengeTHE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order:My Steadfast HeartMy Reckless HeartWith All My Heart
The Crystal Rose
by Rebecca BrandewyneEngland, 1850: As she makes her way through London's crowded streets, Rose Windermere is nearly knocked to the ground by a man who whispers a dire warning. . . ;and presses a letter into her hands before fleeing. The letter seems innocuous enough-merely plans for a gentleman to meet his lover. But for Rose, the mark with which it is sealed recalls her idyllic childhood in India and a world that was destroyed one terrible night, when an uprising left her dearest friend, Hugo, dead. Amidst a city enthralled by its Great Exhibition, Rose is pulled back into the exotic land of her youth, as the past comes unimaginably alive. Caught in a web of deceit and intrigue, she must unravel the strange machinations of a man whose lust for power will threaten a monarchy-and Rose's own heart.
The Crystal Run: Book 1 (Crystal Run #1)
by Sheila O'FlanaganThe gripping children's debut from the Sunday Times and Irish Times No. 1 bestselling author is a page-turning fantasy quest novel for fans of Cornelia Funke, Susan Cooper and Philip Pullman.'I am proud to die for Carcassia,' said Kaia. 'All Runners have a special place in our world, in our history.'Kaia Kukura has been awarded the great honour of protecting her country, and is determined to bring wealth and glory to her family. She must travel through enemy territory to replace the precious Kerala crystals that power Carcassia's protective shield. But no Runner is permitted to return after their mission. When Kaia hasfulfilled her Runner's oath, she knows her life must end.But sometimes it takes an outsider, someone from a different world, to question the truth.Fourteen-year-old Joe can barely outrun the school bullies who torment him daily. Cornered yet again, he tries to escape - and finds himself falling through a portal into another world. There, he meets fierce and strong Kaia. Together they discover that not everyone in Carcassia can be trusted - and that there are terriblelies at the heart of Kaia's beloved home.Can their combined strength and skill help Kaia save her country and herself? And will Joe ever find a way back to his own world?
Crystalfire
by Kate DouglasThe Demon King still lives, stronger than ever, devouring souls in search of immortality. Against him stands the scholar Taron, a newly-minted warrior of Lemuria, and Willow, a woman of unearthly loveliness, born of mist. . .Spellbound. Taron must pass through the waterfall of molten gold that shields the secret portal to his beloved land. His brilliant mind and the speaking sword called CrystalFire are his weapons against evil. But nothing can protect him from the power of love. Willow, whom he once knew as a sprite who could dance in his hand, has been changed by a master stroke of magic into the form of a beautiful, highly sensual woman, desiring a thousand pleasures that she insists he alone can give her. Innocent and eager, Willow arouses his deepest needs and sexual hunger--and his love. He will risk all to save her, even if it means a battle to the death with the ultimate foe. . .
CSI Colton and the Witness (The Coltons of New York #11)
by Linda O. JohnstonAs partners, they maintain their distance…But danger has forced them together. Crime scene investigator Patrick Colton&’s attraction to his partner, Kyra Patel, is inappropriate, and not just because it&’s unprofessional—Kyra is also very pregnant. Patrick struggles to keep his feelings in check as they work together. But when Kyra becomes the only eyewitness to a serial killer, Patrick moves in with Kyra to protect her. Now Patrick has more than just a killer to worry about—he needs to guard his heart, too.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of New York series:Book 1: Colton's Unusual Suspect by Marie FerrarellaBook 2: Protecting Colton's Baby by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Colton's Body of Proof by Karen WhiddonBook 4: Colton's Undercover Seduction by Beth CornelisonBook 5: Agent Colton's Secret Investigation by Dana NussioBook 6: Under Colton's Watch by Addison FoxBook 7: Colton's Deadly Affair by Jennifer D. BokalBook 8: Chasing a Colton Killer by Deborah Fletcher MelloBook 9: Protecting Colton's Secret Daughters by Lisa ChildsBook 10: Colton's Montana Hideaway by Justine DavisBook 11: CSI Colton and the Witness by Linda O. JohnstonBook 12: Colton's Yuletide Manhunt by Kacy Cross
El cuaderno secreto de Leonardo: Una novela sobre el genio más extraordinario de todos los tiempos
by Marco MalvaldiUn asombroso thriller histórico de la pluma de un escritor que también es un científico y que es un apasionado de Leonardo da Vinci.A los 500 años de la muerte de Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Malvaldi revive al hombre que studió todos los aspectos de la creatividad humana. Milán, 1493: después de la muerte de Lorenzo de Medici, en Italia soplan vientos de guerra. El rey francés Carlos VIII cruza los Alpes para sustraerles a los aragoneses el Reino de Nápoles. En Milán, Ludovico Sforza, el Moro, es regente en nombre de su pequeño y enfermizo sobrino. En medio de estos juegos de poder, aparece la invención novelesca que ve de frente el genio de Leonardo y el cinismo de Ludovico, amante de la hermosa Cecilia Gallerani, de quien, poco antes, Leonardo ha hecho el celebérrimo retrato. El gran genio debe cumplir con el encargo que le ha hecho Ludovico: una gran estatua ecuestre de su padre, Francisco Sforza, una obra sumamente difícil, pues, pese a la gran habilidad de Leonardo, la fusión en bronce de tal obra plantea varios problemas de realización.De improviso, en el centro del patio del Castillo, encuentran un cadáver aparentemente sin heridas y sin indicios de alguna enfermedad. Leonardo examina el cuerpo, y descubre que se trata de un ex alumno suyo sospechoso de falsario. El asunto se complica: entran en juego religiosos, políticos embajadores, emisarios del rey de Francia, el yerno de Ludovico, la madre de Leonardo.
Los cuadernos del chico francés
by Soledad Enrique GaitánApasionante novela que narra la historia de Denis, un chico de principios del siglo XX, a través de Laura, una adolescente que encontrará un verdadero tesoro familiar en su casa de verano: unos antiguos cuadernos. <P><P>La historia de Denis, el autor de los cuadernos, comienza en 1916, cuando en plena Guerra Mundial en el norte de Francia, se ve obligado por edad a abandonar el hogar de acogida en el que, junto a sus hermanos, ha sido criado. <P><P>Tras una serie de adversidades él y su hermano mayor, Jerome, consiguen llegar hasta España en busca de un misterio relacionado con su propio padre. En España es donde Denis conocerá al gran amor de su vida y pasará sus momentos más felices... y también los más amargos.
Cuando acabe el invierno y volvamos a volar (Rose Lake #Volumen 2)
by Cherry ChicVuelve una de las autoras más exitosas de los últimos tiempos...¡Vuelve Cherry Chic con la segunda parte de la serie Rose Lake! Siete años dan para mucho. Ashley Jones te diría que, en siete años, una persona puede aprenderlo todo acerca de perder y ganar lo más vital de la vida. Brody Sanders diría que son suficientes para planear una venganza perfecta. Maia Campbell-Dávalos diría que, con mucho esfuerzo y el apoyo de una gran familia, en siete años puedes llevar las riendas de tu vida de un modo que nunca nadie imaginó. Y Kellan Hyland... Bueno, en realidad, si se lo preguntaras a Kellan posiblemente te miraría a través de sus gafas de sol, gruñiría algo, devolvería la atención a su guitarra y te ignoraría por completo. Lo que está claro es que, aunque hayan pasado siete años, Rose Lake todavía tiene muchas historias sin resolver. Quizá demasiadas. Y ha llegado el momento de completarlas. Cherry Chic cierra la bilogía Rosa Lake que se suma a los éxitos de sus trabajos anteriores: la serie Dunas y la saga Valientes.
Cuando aman las Townsend (Los Townsend #3)
by Nunila De MendozaEn Garden House han florecido hermosas violetas: las jóvenes mujeres Townsend, y ellas también se enamoran. Continúa la historia de la familia inglesa Townsend, entrando ya en un nuevo siglo. Grace, Katy y Amy son la hijas mayores de Violet e Ian. Padres amorosos que han criado a tres mujeres, de carácter distinto entre ellas y únicas. Las hijas de una madre tan especial como Violet tenían que ser absolutamente adorables. Aman, sufren y se enfrentan a la vida con el orgullo de ser unas Townsend. Todo cambia cuando un inesperado enemigo, tan feroz como despiadado, está dispuesto a destruir el mundo que ellas conocen. ¿Podrán unas delicadas violetas hacer frente a alguien tan cruel? Con un formato original y un estilo narrativo fresco, el tipo de lecturas que ofrecen las novelas de esta saga se leen de un tirón. Son historias de amor, pasión y esperanza que brindan a los lectores momentos dulces y entrañables.
Cuando amanezca (Secretos y confesiones #Volumen 2)
by Ebony ClarkSegunda entrega de la serie romántica ambientada en la época victoriana «Secretos y confesiones», iniciada con Mil veces tú. Conoce a Isabel y Seamus, dos corazones heridos y golpeados por la tragedia. Isabel Tisdale conocerá a Seamus Quinn, un irlandés escéptico y poco cortés. Isabel desconfía del mundo por naturaleza, especialmente de aquel hombre a quien parece no importarle nada, ni siquiera su propia vida.Sin embargo, pronto comprenderá que las cosas, no son siempre lo que aparentan... Isabel Tisdale se asfixia en Westwall Place. Nunca ha sentido aquel lugar como un verdadero hogar. La temprana muerte de su madre, el accidente que la dejó lisiada de por vida, la indiferencia de su padre y una vida sometida al carácter retorcido y cruel de su hermana, la han convertido en una mujer reservada ysilenciosa. Ahora, tras los acontecimientos de la calle Cleveland y el internamiento de Hermione en el sanatorio mental de Broadmoor, una rara atmósfera se apodera de cada rincón de Westwall Place. Al otro lado de las puertas que siempre permanecieron cerradas, algunos secretos terribles desean salir a la luz. Un siniestro presagio se cierne sobre aquella casa. Isabel tendrá que reunir todo el valor posible y enfrentarse a las sombras que acechan entre las paredes de Westwall Place. Seamus Quinn estaba acabado. Al menos, eso era lo que creía. Pensaba que era cuestión de días que el alcohol y el opio se pusieran de acuerdo y fijaran fecha para sus funerales. Cuando su viejo amigo, Morgan Durrell, le ofrece un puesto como servidor de la ley, Seamus acepta a regañadientes. Secretamente, anhela que suceda algo que ponga fin a sus días de agonía. No le importa nada ni nadie. Y en esa tesitura, la oferta de Durrell le toma por sorpresa. ¿Qué servicio podía ofreceralguien como él? Aunque, por otro lado, ¿qué podía perder un hombre que ya lo ha perdido todo?
Cuando cae la noche
by Michael CunninghamImaginemos un apartamento exquisito y algo bohemio en SoHo; si asomamos la cabeza por la ventana veremos a una pareja de mediana edad que toma una comida ligera en la cocina o se acaricia en el dormitorio, sin que la mujer se moleste ya en quitarse esos calcetines de lana que tanto le gustan. Ella se llama Rebecca, él Peter Harris; llevan juntos muchos años y comparten la misma afición por el arte.La pasión de antes es ahora complicidad y todo parece presagiar que así seguirán sus días, pero de repente aparece Dizzy, el hermano de Rebecca, que tiene poco más de veinte años. El chico se instala en casa de los Harris, buscando consuelo y ayuda tras una época de confusión y adicción a la drogas. Su hermoso cuerpo, que el chico muestra con desenvoltura, es a ojos del cuñado el símbolo de la belleza pura, captada en ese momento mágico en que todo parece aun posible. Bien mirado, Dizzy es Rebecca, pero libre de los estragos del tiempo, y Peter se descubre dispuesto a gozar de nuevo, a apostar por una locura y a pagar su precio.La vida se encargará de resolver las dudas de Peter Harris, pero Michael Cunningham lo retrata aquí sin que importen sus arrugas, y consigue algo que solo saben hacer los grandes maestros: que la imperfección de un hombre, su vulnerabilidad, su poquedad, sean finalmente un elogio a lo que de más humano hay en cada uno de nosotros."Leía, leía y no podía parar. Cunningham te cuenta una historia que no quieres que se acabe nunca."Jeanette Winterson, The New York Times book Review
Cuando Conosco Alguien Nuevo
by Valerie Hockert¿Qué pasó con la prensa permanente? Tina se pregunta a sí misma mientras pasa un par de capris de lino y tiene problemas para deshacerse de las arrugas. Recorre la historia de las telas, desde la prensa perma, hasta las arrugas, las fibras naturales, hasta aquellos que hoy necesitan planchar la ropa, exactamente cuando la vida debería ser más simple. Cuando Tina pasa la camisa de vestir de su esposo, se pregunta por qué su esposo está decidido a usar un traje con camisa y corbata en el negocio de corredores de bolsa. Ella también reflexiona sobre lo amable que es y cómo debe estar todo en orden, y cuando las cosas se salen de orden, lo vuelve loco. Hablando de locura ... Cuando Tina le pasa un vestido que usó para una fiesta a la que asistió con su esposo, reflexiona sobre los buenos momentos que solían tener juntos y se preguntaba qué había pasado entre ellos.
Cuando el amor despierta (Serie Un baile en Almack’s #Volumen 1)
by Ruth M. LergaLa historia de April, que huye a Londres para evitar casarse con un hombre sesenta años mayor que ella, y Julián, un joven que quiere disfrutar al completo de su soltería. Londres, febrero de 1818Cuando su tutor decide casarla con un hombre sesenta años mayor que ella, April huye de Prusia a Inglaterra. En Londres, donde vivió hasta la muerte de sus padres, se hará pasar por una dama de compañía. Así logrará refugiarse en casa de una condesa hasta cumplir los veinticinco años, edad en la que podrá recibir su herencia y cumplir su verdadero sueño: ser escritora. Julián, único heredero del marquesado de Woodward, ha puesto en marcha una venganza que lleva años preparando. Ha anunciado a su padre que no tendrá hijos, que con él su título regresará a la Corona y que el linaje se extinguirá para siempre. Julián se dirife ahora a Londres en compañía de sus dos mejores amigos, decidido a disfrutar de su soltería. Londres, marzo de 1818Una dama de compañía y un heredero que ha jurado no casarse jamás se conocen por casualidad. Julián cae rendido ante la belleza de April nada más verla, y ella lo detesta casi al instante por su altivez. Pero él la desea, y no piensa desistir hasta tenerla en su cama. No hay riesgos, es una sirvienta: por más que le obsesione, por mucho que desee convertirla en algo más, jamás podría hacerla su esposa...