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Dinner at Jack's
by Rick R. ReedPersonal chef Beau St. Clair, recently divorced from his cheating husband, returns to the small Ohio River town where he grew up to lick his wounds.Jack Rogers lives with his mother, Maisie, in that same small town, angry at and frightened by the world. Jack has a gap in his memory that hides something he dares not face, and he’s probably suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.Maisie, seeking relief from her housebound and often surly son, hires Beau to cook for Jack, hoping the change might help bring Jack, once a handsome and vibrant attorney, back to his former self. But can a new face and comfort food compensate for the terror lurking in Jack’s past?Slowly the two men begin a dance of revelation and healing. Food and compassion build a bridge between Beau and Jack, a bridge that might lead to love. But will Jack’s demons allow it? His history could just as easily tear them apart as bring them together.
Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe
by Rick R. Reed2nd EditionA monster moves through the night, hidden by the darkness, taking men, one by one, from Seattle’s gay gathering areas. Amid an atmosphere of crippling fear, Thad Matthews finds his first true love working in an Italian restaurant called the Blue Moon Café. Sam Lupino is everything Thad has ever hoped for in a man: virile, sexy as hell, kind, and… he can cook! As their romance heats up, the questions pile up. Who is the killer preying on Seattle’s gay men? What secrets is Sam’s Sicilian family hiding? And more importantly, why do Sam’s unexplained disappearances always coincide with the full moon? The strength of Thad and Sam’s love will face the ultimate test when horrific revelations come to light beneath the full moon.First Edition published as The Blue Moon Cafe by Amber Quill Press/Amber Allure, 2010.
Dinner for One (The Carlisles #1)
by Meg HardingBastien isn't used to bad reviews. His French restaurant is the toast of the town, and when a well-known critic insults it, he's left off-kilter. Luckily for him he's found a distraction. He's just met an attractive writer at his niece's school bake sale. He's into food, into Bastien and the touch of kink they share, and there's a chemistry between them that might make the perfect recipe. James isn't expecting to meet a good-looking French chef at a bake sale, but he's not going to let the chance slide. It comes as a surprise when the chef turns out to be the owner of a place he knows--and has reviewed--and it puts James in a sticky situation. So he might have to omit some pertinent information to make it work... at least for now.
Dinner on Primrose Hill: A Heartwarming Texas Love Story (A Honey Creek Novel #3)
by Jodi ThomasThe delightful and touching new novel from the bestselling author of dozens of treasured romances. Return to the picturesque Texas town of Honey Creek—a place where friendship and warm welcomes can be relied on, and love always finds a way…&“Thomas&’s memorable, refreshingly candid characters are sure to resonate, especially the strong female protagonists. Series fans will be delighted.&” —Publishers Weekly Benjamin Monroe is pretty sure how his life will play out. He&’ll continue teaching chemistry in his small college, and spend his free time biking through the valley. Eventually, he&’ll retire to putter around in his garden and greenhouse. His colleague, Virginia Clark, is not one for routines. She&’s chatty, spontaneous, and bubbly, and before Benjamin realizes what happened, she&’s talked him into collaborating on a research project—studying the mating habits of college students. Virginia knows her desire to work with Benjamin is motivated by more than the potential prize money . . . and hopes he might not be quite as indifferent as he seems to be. Ketch Kincaid, one of Benjamin&’s star students, returned to college after serving in the army. He needs something to get his mind off his recent breakup and collecting research data might do it. And there&’s another distraction on the horizon—a woman who looks like she, too, knows about heartache. Soon enough, their project, &“The Chemistry of Mating,&” is gaining notoriety. Friends, neighbors . . . the whole town has become involved. But no matter what the data determines, one conclusion seems inescapable: love follows its own rules . . .&“Compelling and beautifully written.&” —Debbie Macomber on Ransom Canyon
Dinner with the Schnabels
by Toni Jordan'I loved every page of this funny, warm, delightful novel!' LIANE MORIARTYYou can marry into them, but can you ever really be one of them?A novel about marriage, love and family.Things haven't gone well for Simon Larsen lately. He adores his wife, Tansy, and his children, but since his business failed and he lost the family home, he can't seem to get off the couch.His larger-than-life in-laws, the Schnabels - Tansy's mother, sister and brother - won't get off his case. To keep everyone happy, Simon needs to do one little job: he has a week to landscape a friend's backyard for an important Schnabel family event.But as the week progresses, Simon is derailed by the arrival of an unexpected house guest. Then he discovers Tansy is harbouring a secret. As his world spins out of control, who can Simon really count on when the chips are down?Life with the Schnabels is messy, chaotic and joyful, and Dinner with the Schnabels is as heartwarming as it is outrageously funny.Praise for Dinner with the Schnabels:'Told with great humour and pathos. It is a tonic and a delight.' PIP WILLIAMS, author of The Dictionary of Lost Words'Toni Jordan at her finest - brilliantly observed and highly entertaining. I inhaled her words then snorted them out laughing!' JOANNA NELL'Smart, tender, wise and hilarious. This is a dinner I didn't want to leave.' KATHRYN HEYMANPraise for Toni Jordan:'Laugh-out-loud funny' The Australian Women's Weekly'Crisp and clever' Saturday Paper'A moving comedy' Who Weekly'An emotionally rich domestic drama' The Australian'Pitch-perfect blend of intelligence, compassion and humour' The Guardian
Dipendenza clandestina (Sotto copertura #2)
by Hayley B. James Olivia MarusiUn libro della serie Sotto coperturaConnor Bishop è un agente della Buoncostume della polizia di Seattle, ma la parte del lavoro che preferisce è andare sotto copertura. La sua missione attuale prevede che si avvicini a Riley Drapeau, un trafficante di esseri umani messo all’angolo dall’FBI e diventato un informatore. Connor deve spremerlo per raccogliere prove che riguardano la sua organizzazione, ma nel farlo scopre un Riley del tutto diverso da quello che si aspettava. Colto alla sprovvista, Connor si appoggia a Lucas, il suo contatto col mondo esterno, ma viene travolto da Riley e dal tentativo dell’uomo di ripulire il proprio nome e provare che i suoi soci hanno fabbricato prove contro di lui. Immerso nel buio mondo dei traffici illegali, Connor trova più facile credere a Riley che a quello che dice l’FBI, soprattutto quando c’è una fuga di notizie all’interno del Bureau. La scelta che Connor deve affrontare diventa ancora più difficile quando Lucas ammette i suoi sentimenti per lui e gli promette una vita al sicuro, lontano dai pericoli. Ma Connor non può negare che l’unico uomo con cui vuole stare è Riley. Ed è costretto a chiedersi se la sua dipendenza dal pericolo lo possa portare ad amare un criminale.
Diplomacia
by Zahra Owens Saura GarcíaJack Christensen tiene todo lo que podía desear. Es uno de los más destacados diplomáticos de los Estados Unidos, y el hombre más joven que jamás había sido postulado como embajador. Tiene una carrera que acaba de ponerse políticamente interesante con su asignación a una embajada en Europa, la mujer perfecta, habla cinco idiomas y tiene las credenciales adecuadas, aunque le falta algo y no sabe exactamente qué es. Entonces Lucas Carlton entra en una recepción que ofrece la embajada y se presenta junto con su prometida americana. Desde el primer apretón de manos, el joven británico causa tal impresión en Jack que lo deja confuso e inusualmente inseguro. La posición de Lucas como enlace de la embajada británica y americana, hace que se vean forzados a trabajar muy de cerca, y lo pasan mal intentando negar su mutua atracción. Cuando sus mujeres deciden irse durante un fin de semana, Jack y Lucas comienzan una apasionada relación, que continuará después de que sus parejas vuelvan. Sin embargo, los círculos diplomáticos son extremadamente conservadores, y ambos saben que la mujer correcta a su lado es una significativa contribución para su éxito. ¿Serán capaces de tomar las decisiones adecuadas para sus vidas profesionales y privadas? ¿O tendrán que sacrificar una o la otra?
Diplomacy
by Zahra OwensJack Christensen has everything he ever wanted. He's a rising star in US Diplomacy, the youngest man to have been appointed as an Ambassador of the United States. A career diplomat who's just been sent to a politically interesting Embassy in Europe, he has the perfect wife, speaks five languages and has all the right credentials, yet there's something missing and he doesn't quite know what.Then Lucas Carlton walks into an Embassy reception and introduces himself and his American fiancée. From the first handshake, the young Englishman makes an impression on Jack that leaves him confused and uncharacteristically insecure. Lucas' position as the British liaison to the American Embassy means they are forced to work together closely and they have a hard time denying the attraction between them, despite their current relationships.When their women decide to go on a weekend trip together, Jack and Lucas start a passionate relationship, which continues long after their partners return. Diplomatic circles are notoriously conservative though, and they each know that the right woman by their side makes a very significant contribution to their success. Will they be able to make the right choices in their professional and personal lives? Or will they need to sacrifice one for the other?
Diplomatic Relations (The Sci-Regency Series #4)
by J. L. LangleyA Sci-Regency Novel: sequel to My Regelence RakeOpposites don’t just attract... they sizzle. A lusty special forces soldier who lives by his own set of rules, Dalton Fairfax decided long ago to stop wishing for his father’s love, and he found his calling. Now that he’s back home and between assignments, he finds himself at loose ends. When the opportunity arises to play bodyguard and help out his country, Dalton jumps at the chance. Not only does it keep him busy, but it just so happens that his charge is the man he saw on leave last month and hasn’t been able to get out of his head. Heir to a dukedom and a conservative politician, Blaise Thompson strives to prove himself worthy of carrying on the family legacy as the next IN Councilman. However, his closest competitor keeps getting in the way and taking credit for Blaise’s ideas. Maintaining his stellar reputation isn’t easy to do while keeping his outrageous younger brother in line and foiling his rival’s personal attacks. He has no time for a guard and even less time for romance. When a priceless antique goes missing, Blaise and Dalton discover that Regelance has larger problems than just IN plots. Now the only way to stop a scandal that threatens both of them is to compromise, and they are forced to confront the risk of losing everything… even each other.
Diplomatische Beziehungen
by Zahra Owens Teresa SimonsJack Christensen hat alles, was er sich nur wünschen kann. Er ist ein aufstrebender US-amerikanischer Diplomat und der jüngste Mann, der je zum amerikanischen Botschafter ernannt wurde. Als Berufsdiplomat, der soeben zu einer aus politischer Sicht interessanten Botschaft in Europa entsandt wurde, hat er die perfekte Frau, spricht fünf Sprachen und verfügt über alle nötigen Qualifikationen. Und trotzdem scheint irgendetwas zu fehlen, auch wenn er nicht genau weiß, was. Bis sich ihm bei einem Empfang in der Botschaft Lucas Carlton mit seiner amerikanischen Verlobten vorstellt. Vom ersten Händedruck an hinterlässt der Brite bei Jack einen Eindruck, der ihn ungewöhnlich verwirrt und verunsichert. Lucas' Position als Verbindungsbeamter zwischen der amerikanischen und britischen Botschaft zwingt sie zu enger Zusammenarbeit, und bald können sie trotz ihrer Partnerinnen kaum noch abstreiten, wie sehr sie sich voneinander angezogen fühlen. Als die beiden Frauen einen gemeinsamen Wochenendausflug unternehmen, lassen sich Jack und Lucas auf eine leidenschaftliche Liebesbeziehung ein, die sie auch nach der Rückkehr ihrer Partnerinnen weiterführen. Doch in konservativen Diplomatenkreisen macht die richtige Frau an ihrer Seite einen großen Teil des beruflichen Erfolges aus. Wird es ihnen gelingen, sowohl in ihrem Berufs- als auch in ihrem Privatleben die richtigen Entscheidungen zu treffen? Oder werden sie eines von beidem für das andere opfern müssen?
Diplomazia
by Zahra Owens Rossella FortunaJack Christensen ha tutto quello che ha sempre desiderato. È una stella nascente della diplomazia statunitense, l'uomo più giovane a essere stato nominato Ambasciatore degli USA. Diplomatico di carriera appena inviato in un'Ambasciata politicamente interessante in Europa, ha una moglie perfetta, parla cinque lingue e ha tutte le credenziali giuste, eppure manca qualcosa nella sua vita e non sa cosa sia. Poi Lucas Carlton si presenta con la fidanzata americana a un ricevimento all'Ambasciata. Dalla prima stretta di mano, il giovanotto produce su Jack un'impressione che lo lascia confuso e stranamente insicuro. La posizione di Lucas come collegamento britannico all'Ambasciata americana significa che devono lavorare a stretto contatto e i due uomini hanno difficoltà a negare l'attrazione reciproca, nonostante le loro attuali relazioni. Quando le loro donne decidono di partire insieme per un weekend, Jack e Lucas iniziano un'appassionata relazione che continua dopo il ritorno delle loro compagne. Gli ambienti diplomatici sono però notoriamente conservatori ed entrambi sanno che la donna giusta al loro fianco può contribuire notevolmente al loro successo. Saranno in grado di fare la scelta giusta nelle loro vite professionali e personali? O dovranno sacrificare l'una per l'altra?
Dipped in Chocolate
by Renee LukeFrom the author who made her stunning debut in Chocolate Kissescomes a sinfully delicious erotic anthology. A trio of erotic treats from an author who knows how to seduce-and deliver. In Gimme Some Sugar. . . Jackson never realized how much he loved his friend Alexis-until her wedding day. Now all he has to do is convince her that their harmless kissing games over the years weren't so harmless after all. In 4 U Sweetheart. . . Toni never imagined that a night of speed-dating could lead to something serious. Until the hunk of her dreams slipped her a candy heart that said "Pick Me. " In Dipped in Chocolate. . . Nathan wants a special delicacy for his sister's bridal shower. He finds it in Jayla, the owner of a decadent chocolate shop. Now Nathan may have to abandon his bachelor ways for a piece of chocolate that's a little more solid.
Dir allein gehört mein Herz
by Melissa Storm Annika MirwaldKönnen zwei gebrochene Herzen einander heilen? Jeden Tag kämpft Rip Rockwell gegen furchtbare Schuldgefühle an - die Schuld, noch am Leben zu sein, während sein bester Freund im Kampf gefallen ist - und auch gegen sein Kriegstrauma. Beides hält ihn gefangen und hindert ihn daran, sich wieder ein normales, bürgerliches Leben aufzubauen. Als er in seiner neuen Nachbarschaft auf eine wunderschöne junge Frau trifft, kämpft er auch gegen die wachsenden Gefühle zu ihr an. Immerhin ist er schuld daran, dass sein bester Freund gestorben ist, daher steht es ihm nicht zu, glücklich zu werden. Deborah Walker hat ihr Herz an einen Mann verschenkt, der während seinem Einsatz in Korea spurlos verschwunden ist. Obwohl sie ihm versprochen hat, auf seine Rückkehr zu warten, hat sie keine Ahnung, ob er überhaupt noch am Leben ist, oder für immer verschollen. Als dann auch noch ein attraktiver junger Veteran in ihre Nachbarschaft zieht, leugnet sie zunächst, wie intensiv sie sich zu ihm hingezogen fühlt, insbesondere weil er sie so sehr an den Mann erinnert, den sie bereits verloren hat. Können Rip und Deborah gemeinsam einen Weg finden, ihre Wunden zu heilen, oder müssen sie sich dem Schicksal ihrer gebrochenen Herzen fügen?
Dire Bound (The Wolves of Ruin #1)
by Sable SorensenFourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for survival at all costs. Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She&’ll risk her life—and her heart—to be one of them. Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped—stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting—Meryn&’s world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness. Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her—everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife…and the halls hide dark secrets. It&’s bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin. Dire Bound contains mature content including depictions of graphic violence, and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. Readers are already falling in love with Direbound: &“ONE OF THE BEST READS OF THE YEAR! This book was insanely good.&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“Stop it right now... I&’m actually quite feral for the next book…&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“The plot was THICK, the tension and banter? Flawless. And the world with the wolf bond, and trials??? NEED MORE NOW.&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐&“I just finished and still trying to mentally and emotionally recover to what just happened to me. You need to read it IMMEDIATELY.&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“If you&’re into dark romantasy with high stakes, fierce characters, and just the right amount of emotional wreckage, Direbound is your next obsession.&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“What an incredible read!! … I am blown away. … The romance, the anguish, the BANTER! I love a book with good banter and this was FULL OF IT!&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“I. Am. OBSESSED. … Left me spiraling in the best way possible. The morally grey anti-hero? Perfection. The slow-burn tension? Electric. … I was completely immersed.&” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect for fans of: Slow burn romance Found family Morally grey characters One bed Touch her and die Who did this to you Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Vampires vs. wolves!
Dire Desires
by Stephanie TylerFeared by humans, envied by werewolves, the Dire wolves are immortal shifters, obeying no laws but their own bestial natures. Once they were many, but now only a few remain, a dangerous wolfpack forever on the hunt... Jinx is a Dire wolf without a pack. Kicked out of the house by his king, and living with a vampire named Jez, Jinx has been trying to undo the damage he’d unintentionally caused during the reign of the Dire ghost army, which unleashed some of Purgatory’s worst monsters on the world at large. But when he hears that an unshifted Were is being held in a psychiatric hospital, he immediately drops everything to help her. Gillian Black has no idea what’s happening to her-and Jinx discovers that she’s not just any Were, but a Dire wolf from the original Greenland pack. He helps her escape and promises to keep her safe from the men-and wolves-who are hunting her, and teach her everything about being a wolf. He must also fight his feelings, wanting to claim her as his mate...at least until after he defeats the supernatural enemies that threaten all of them. .
Dire Needs
by Stephanie TylerFeared by humans and envied by werewolves, the Dire Wolves are immortal shifters, obeying no laws but their own bestial natures. Rifter leads the pack, and his primal instincts have led him to claim Gwen, a woman seeking solace from the chronic pain that has wracked her body her entire life. But whatever future Rifter and Gwen have is threatened by an enemy of both humanity and the Dire Wolves...
Dire Wants: A Novel of the Eternal Wolf Clan
by Stephanie TylerThe full moon is their mistress. They are predators of pleasure and pain. Feared by humans, envied by werewolves, the Dire wolves are immortal shifters, obeying no laws but their own bestial natures. Once they were many, but now only eight remain, a dangerous wolfpack forever on the hunt… The supernatural world is rising up against the human one. The weretrappers want to control the humans, and only the immortal Dire wolves stand in the way of total destruction. Stray, a Dire, and his long-lost brother, Killian, emerge as the leaders of their pack. To keep themselves and the humans safe, the Dires must find a witch as powerful as the one who has been helping the weretrappers. They find what they are looking for in Kate, a human who survived a horrible car accident that left her back scarred with a handprint no one else is able to see. Stray senses in Kate the powers of a witch and recruits her to help the Dires—all the while knowing that she is so powerful that they will need to kill her once she helps defeat the weretrappers. Stray doesn’t expect the powerful connection that he feels with Kate, or his irresistible need to protect her. They cannot hide their feelings for each other, and what once was taboo now seems inevitable. . . .
Dire Warning
by Stephanie TylerA breathtaking new tale of the Dire Wolves, from the bestselling author of Dire Needs... Immortal and invincible, Rifter is the head of the last surviving pack of Dire Wolves--a band of Alpha brothers charged with protecting the Weres. But now that witches have joined forces with nefarious weretrappers, it's a perfect storm for double trouble. When the murder of a human points to a wolf--along with the threat of the packs being outed to the world--the Dires fear that something even more dangerous is out there hiding in the dark, something waiting for the right time to show itself. Includes a letter from the author and a teaser chapter from Dire Needs.
Direct Descendant
by Tanya HuffThis cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance—the perfect balance of dark and delightfulThis stand-alone novel from the bestselling author of the Peacekeeper novels mixes the creepy with the charming for plenty of snarky, queer fun—for fans of T. Kingfisher, Grady Hendrix, Sangu Mandanna and Erin SterlingGenerations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it&’s worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways.Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it&’s a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for…and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own home-grown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together.Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.
Direct Strike
by Lorelei BuckleyThere's no rest for the haunted. If someone had asked Zoey Hawthorne eighteen months ago to describe her life she would have said it couldn't be better. Perfect marriage, booming business, and best of all, her son was alive. Today she's divorced, unemployed, and pissed at the universe for taking her child, a loss that's cracked her soul in half. To date, she's addicted to pain meds and anger, with no intention of turning back. When Zoey inherits a ranch in rural Colorado from an estranged great uncle, she leaves Chicago behind to self-destruct in peace. But lightning changes her plans. Zoey is struck and left with an extrasensory gift that lets her see one more problem on her hands: vengeful spirits haunting her land. To stop the cycle of death rampant on her property, Zoey must solve a fifty-year-old mass murder while keeping her hot lover from melting her armor. She's tough enough for the task--provided she isn't killed in the process. WARNING: This title contains adult language and explicit sex.70,000 Words
Directions of Love
by Christie Shary Lorna CollinsBest friends Kimi, Melinda, Jacque, and Lilianna grew up in Aspen Grove, Colorado, but went in separate directions after high school. Now they're invited to their twentieth high school reunion. They want to see each other again, but will they attend, and what stories will they have to share? Finding Love in Paradise by Lorna Collins When Kimi McGuire goes to Hawaii to discover her Hawaiian roots, she also finds Jason Nakagiri, a good-looking Hawaiian surfer who steals her heart. But is he truly the love of her life or just her dream of a soul mate? Love South of the Border Style by Christie Shary Melinda Miller falls hard while on a vacation in Mexico, but when he doesn't call, she believes her one chance at happiness has died. Is Juan Carlos merely a summer romance as she fears, or can their love survive time and distance? Love, Wisconsin Style by Sherry Derr-Wille Jacque Harris dreams of living in Scandinavia working as a translator, but a hasty marriage kills her dreams, trapping her in Wisconsin. Now divorced, is Bryan Chapman, the guy she meets in the grocery store, the start of the relationship of her dreams? Love Under the Northern Lights by Luanna Rugh Lilianna Anderson left town in humiliation the day after high school graduation, vowing never to return, but her mother's sixty-fifth birthday can't be ignored. When she runs into Russ Anthony, the high school sweetheart who betrayed her, can she find love again? Genre: Romance/Anthology
Directo al corazón (Contigo a cualquier hora #Volumen 4)
by Encarna MagínFue un flechazo directo al corazón: un amor de película en el que Eduardo y María deberán escribir el guion. Parte de la serie «Contigo a cualquier hora». Eduardo Ríos es el director de los servicios de informativos de MCT. No se puede quejar: su vida es perfecta, ama su trabajo y a su familia. Pero tiene ya una edad y empieza a buscar una pareja definitiva. Sin embargo, no es tan fácil y se desespera al no encontrar una mujer que le haga plantearse su soltería. Y un día le hace un favor a su padre contratando como su secretaria a una chica en apuros económicos. Eduardo estaba dispuesto a hacer todo lo posible para conquistar a María, su flamante secretaria. Pero ella no está por la labor, es incapaz de superar el fallecimiento de su prometido meses atrás, y procura mantenerse alejada de su jefe por mucho que él le guste. Hasta que una noche estalla entre ellos la chispa definitiva como una locura de las que ocurren solo una vez en la vida. Todo se precipita y parece que ya no hay vuelta atrás pues la pasión los consume y el «vivir juntos para siempre» empieza a tomar forma con mucha rapidez... Pero María es sobrina de Águeda, la mujer que Eduardo detesta por ser la prometida de su padre. Y cuando él se entera de ese detalle corre el peligro de que su amor se convierta en odio. --- «Pasar las páginas de las seis novelas que componen la serie "Contigo a cualquier hora" significa viajar por los paisajes de la mágica Cantabria, donde los lectores también querrán perderse de la mano de protagonistas fuertes, dulces, divertidos y apasionados; la familia, el amor e, incluso, el misterio se entrelazarán en las magníficas tramas de esta fantástica serie producto del talento, la complicidad y el esfuerzo de seis extraordinarias autoras.»Isabel Jenner
Director's Cut: A Novel
by Carlyn GreenwaldAfter taking a guest teaching gig, Oscar-winning Valeria Sullivan finds herself trapped in a battle of wits with her sexy co-professor, but can she keep her cool when things heat up in and out of the classroom?At twenty-nine, Valeria Sullivan is a celebrated, award-winning actress. But when her acting options start to decline and her attempt to transition to directing is complicated by a bad interview on a late night show, Val decides she&’s had enough of Hollywood. Intent on pursuing a neglected passion, she pours herself into a guest professorship at USC, hoping to transition to academia fulltime.Standing in her way is her co-professor, Maeve Arko, whose brilliance and beauty is matched only by her contempt for Val. As Val rises to the challenges that teaching throws at her, though, Maeve starts to soften, and soon sparks are flying.Now with a job and a girlfriend she adores, Val should be happy. But Hollywood isn&’t done with Val quite yet. Her directorial debut, Oakley in Flames, starts getting attention, and soon Val has to choose between her obligations to her class—and Maeve—and the burgeoning dream Hollywood career she may not be ready to leave behind.
Dirigiendo al Jefe
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