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Arabella Dreams: Arabella's Secret (Arabella's Secret #2)
by Nancy M BellArabella Angarrick is heartbroken. Exiled from her beloved Cornwall, she must come to terms with life on the Canadian prairies and her arranged marriage to D’Arcy Rowan. She struggles to reconcile herself to life on a remote ranch with a man she barely knows. He knows he’s getting a two for one deal and Bella is thankful he is happy to welcome her unborn child into his home. D’Arcy is a kind man, but try as she might, Bella just can’t bring herself to love him. Her heart still yearns for Vear Du, the father of her baby. Will she ever stop dreaming of him?
Arabesque
by Hayden ThorneAn ambitious young princess, Ulrike, turns to the dark arts in order to become queen despite her younger sister’s warnings of a fatal consequence to mortgaging her soul. She succeeds, yet Ulrike finds herself trapped in a hateful marriage, her mind slowly being devoured by her powers, while conceiving and giving birth to a boy.Alarick -- “the bastard prince” -- becomes the court’s favorite object of mockery because of the scandal of his conception, his mother’s spiraling madness compounding his ordeal. When Alarick falls in love with a childhood friend, Roald von Thiessen, the added sin of an unnatural romance gets caught up in a tumultuous aristocratic environment that’s rife with hypocrisy, cruelty, betrayal, and murder.Forcibly separated from each other during a bloody uprising, Roald and Alarick become helplessly ensnared in nightmarish adventures designed to twist their characters and destroy their minds in the process. The young lovers fight for their souls and a way back to each other in a world weighed down by the forces of dark and light magic, and gods grapple with each other over mortal destinies. Arabesque is more than a gothic, homoerotic retelling of the Snow White folktale. It is at once allegory and a darkly satirical account of contemporary issues such as misogyny, homophobia, and the process of reparative therapy.
An Arabian Marriage
by Lynne GrahamNanny Frederica Sutton was living happily with toddler Ben, the son of her deceased cousin. But the minute that Jaspar Al Hasayn stalks into her apartment--all smoldering gorgeousness and arrogance--her happy little world is blown apart when she discovers that Ben is part of the Quamar royal lineage and a prince's son--and she could lose him forever. When Jaspar's family decides to take matters into their own hands and kidnaps Ben, Freddy is both heartbroken and furious. If getting little Ben back means blackmailing Jaspar into marrying her, then so be it!As much as Freddy hates her cool-mannered new husband, there's something about his feral golden eyes--and she finds herself returning to his bed, night after ravenous night. Freddy's not just sleeping with the enemy--she's married to him.
The Arabian Mistress: The Arabian Mistress The Desert Prince's Mistress (Passion Ser. #2182)
by Lynne GrahamA prince gets revenge on his ex-wife by forcing her to be his mistress in this sexy classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Begging for Prince Tariq Shazad ibn Zachir’s mercy was the last thing Faye wanted to do. She hadn’t seen Tariq for a year . . . since their wedding. But Faye’s brother was imprisoned in Tariq’s homeland, and only Tariq could grant his freedom.Faye expected her meeting with the man she’d married to be tough, but Tariq’s ultimatum took her breath away: become his mistress and her brother would be released!Originally published in 2001.
The Arabian Mistress and The Contaxis Baby: The Contaxis Baby
by Lynne GrahamTwo international romances from a USA Today–bestselling author, featuring powerful alpha males driven wild with passion.The Arabian MistressFaye Dawson dreaded the idea of begging for Prince Tariq Shazad ibn Zachir’s mercy. A year had passed since she’d last seen the man . . . on their wedding day! But Faye’s brother has been imprisoned in her estranged husband’s homeland and only Tariq could grant his release. Though Faye didn’t expect her meeting with the sheikh to be easy, Tariq’s ultimatum took her breath away—become his mistress and her brother would have his freedom!The Contaxis BabySocialite Lizzie Denton has been wrongly labeled a heartbreaker after a depressed young man dies in a horrific car crash. Though Lizzie would like to dispel the rumors, she made a promise not to tell anyone the truth. Greek tycoon Sebasten Contaxis is devastated by his half brother’s death and wants to punish the woman responsible. But when he discovers that the stunning beauty he can’t keep his hands off is the same woman he’s been seeking, Sebasten alters his scheme. After all, one broken heart deserves another, right?
Arabian Nights
by Heather GrahamAn Egyptologist teams up with an arrogant but gorgeous reporter to find her missing father in this romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Days before starting a history-making excavation in a remote sector of the Valley of the Kings, Dr. Alexandria Randall&’s father, a fellow Egyptologist, goes missing. Alex will stop at nothing to find her father—a gargantuan task in an ancient land where she doesn&’t make the rules—even if she&’s also a target. Alex must swallow her pride and ask for protection from an arrogant journalist named Dan. To find her father, Alex must play Dan&’s wife—a ruse that both find insufferable. But with her father&’s life hanging in the balance, Alex is determined to make their mock marriage work. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
The Arabian Nights, Volume I
by Jack Zipes Daniel Beaumont Anonymus Sir Richard Francis BurtonEnjoy the timeless tales of Aladdin, Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and many more in this first volume of The Arabian Nights. Upon learning of his queen's infidelity, proud King Shahryar has her killed. As revenge on womankind, he decides to wed a different virgin every night, only to have her beheaded at dawn. Such is Shahryar's practice for three terrible years--until he weds Scheherazade, the maiden who will change his life....A breathtaking beauty, Scheherazade is as learned as she is sensuous. Her first night with the king, she uses her imagination, her eloquence, and more than a little cunning to regale him with a tale of genies and wishes, wisely cutting the story short at dawn. The king is so beguiled, he cannot have her murdered without hearing the story's end. From then on, Scheherazade spends nights conjuring stories of flying carpets and fantastical journeys, always stopping with a cliff-hanger--and saving her own life.This edition follows the unexpurgated translation of Richard F. Burton, the renowned Victorian explorer. Intricate and inventive, these stories within stories continue to captivate readers as they have for centuries.
Arabian Nights with a Rake
by Bronwyn ScottAlgerian Desert, 1833Held captive in a Bedouin camp, Susannah Sutcliffe was bid to dress in scandalous silks and dance for the sheikh's guests. The request wasn't new to Susannah--but the presence of English diplomat Alex Grayfield was a shock she had not anticipated! Handsome and charming, Alex exuded a powerful masculinity that Susannah found irresistible...and he was unmistakably aroused by her sensual dance. Soon, Susannah had a plan to escape her desert captors: convince Alex to rescue her--by seducing him....
Arakawa Under the Bridge 1 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #1)
by Hikaru Nakamura&“Could you help me fall in love?&” Kou Ichinomiya, a young man born with a silver spoon in his mouth and raised with the mantra &“never owe anyone&” suddenly finds himself deeply indebted to a young homeless woman, Nino, who lives on the Arakawa river bank and claims to originally be from the planet Venus. When Nino rejects all of Kou&’s mundane offers of money or housing, Kou is at a loss for how to repay his debt, until Nino suddenly asks him to teach her about love. A daunting task, but the over-achieving Kou is determined to return Nino&’s favor. And so begins Kou&’s life under the bridge, along with a band of eccentric characters who have formed their own little community outside the boundaries of typical Tokyoite life…
Arakawa Under the Bridge 2 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #2)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 2 contains volumes 3 and 4 of the Japanese edition.Rec, insulted by the insinuation that he has nothing to contribute to the community under the bridge, decides to start a school. Rec&’s secretaries from his company in the outside world investigate his current situation, reports of which are sent back to his father, who then targets the river bank for redevelopment, threatening the idyllic lifestyle of the river bank denizens...
Arakawa Under the Bridge 3 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #3)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 3 contains volumes 5 and 6 of the Japanese edition.&“Nino, I promise that I can accept everything about you!&” Rec calls out when he discovers Nino&’s secret trove of cassette tapes. Rec and Nino are both clumsy when it comes to communication, which leads to situations both humorous and heartbreaking. Once in a while a sombre mood falls upon the river bank under the bridge... until the next absurd turn of events comes around.
Arakawa Under the Bridge 4 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #4)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. &“Let&’s go to Venus!&”And so the river bank denizens begin training that will let them go to Nino&’s extraterrestrial hometown. But do any of them have what it takes to make it in space? A trip upstream brings Rec into contact with a tribe ruled by an Amazoness, who soon sees Nino as her rival. Everyone helps build a house for the Mayor and a park for the Metal Brothers. As the cast of characters expands daily life on the river bank becomes ever more eventful…
Arakawa Under the Bridge 5 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #5)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 5 contains volumes 9 and 10 of the Japanese edition. The aura of craziness emanating from the Arakawa river bank keeps luring in those who want to fly their own freak flag, including, of all people, Rec&’s secretary Shimazaki. As the day of the launch to Venus, Nino&’s home planet, draws ever closer, everyone must make their preparations and say farewell to those who are earth-bound. Will the rocket, filled with the hopes of its crew, be able to make the interplanetary journey…?
Arakawa Under the Bridge 6 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #6)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 6 contains volumes 11 and 12 of the Japanese edition. The Venus-bound rocket successfully launched against all odds… and now Rec is back after an out-of-this-world encounter with Nino&’s folks, and even Takai had his own alien encounter that leaves him transformed. As the seasons turn, everyone&’s eccentricities spiral out and twine together, and the Mayor finds himself expecting…!
Arakawa Under the Bridge 7 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #7)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 7 contains volumes 13 and 14 of the Japanese edition. Under the waters of the Arakawa lies the Kapa House. Under the Kapa House is a secret room only those dubbed &“mayor&” are allowed to enter. Inside the room someone casts charms to protect the Arakawa river bank from unwanted intruders...
Arakawa Under the Bridge 8 (Arakawa Under the Bridge #8)
by Hikaru NakamuraBest-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. The heartwarming romantic antics of the river bank denizens–both human and alien–draw to a close in this final volume. Shadowy incidents in the past are brought to light, and each character takes a fateful step towards the future. Nino finally ventures outside, yet is foiled by fowl... Rec goes after her, even though the risk of literal heartbreak is real. Join the gang under the bridge for one last hurrah!
Arándanos con mandarina (Un té con amor #Volumen 2)
by Mar P. ZabalaLlega Mar P. Zabala con la segunda entrega de la serie «Un té con amor». Un amor del pasado y un guapo vikingo convertirán todo en un triángulo amoroso. «-Puedes estar tranquila. Tu sangre y la de los tuyos, es venenosa para los de mi especie. -¿La sangre de mi familia? ¿Por qué? ¿No estamos ricos? -No me has entendido. No me puedo creer que Margarita no te dijera nada, ella sabía lo que eras, estoy seguro -insistió Jaime negando con la cabeza-. Me refiero a los que son como tú, mejor dicho a las que son como tú. Sois todas mujeres. -¿Quiénes? -Hadas. Agatha, eres un hada.» La abuela de Agatha ha muerto de forma inesperada, sumiéndola en una profunda tristeza que no la deja vivir. Recordando que su querida abuela evocaba con cariño un viaje a Escocia de su juventud, decide seguir sus pasos y viajar a Inverness. Allí conoce a Jaime, un guapo highlander, por el que empezará a sentir algo más que amistad. Al regresar de su viaje, vuelve a reencontrarse con Börg, un conocido de su pasado por el que no sentía más que desprecio, y ahora hace que su corazón este divido entre el atractivo escocés y el apuesto vikingo. El triangulo amoroso se complicará aún más, al descubrir que los tres son más de lo que aparentan.
Arbeit im Milliardärsclub
by Sky CorganEhrenamtliche können sich jetzt eintragen! Wir suchen zehn schwerreiche Männer, welche glückliche Frauen zu wohltätigen Zwecken verwöhnen. Anforderungen: Jährliches Einkommen von mindestens einer Milliarde Dollar. Teuflisch attraktiv. Standfestigkeit im Bett. Ihre Aufgaben: Behandeln Sie unsere Kundinnen, wie die Königinnen, die sie sind. Erfüllen Sie ihnen ihre innigsten Phantasien während ihres Aufenthalts in unserem Ressort. Es bietet sich Zugang zu all unseren Annehmlichkeiten und Phantasieräumen, sodass Sie unseren Kundinnen das bestmögliche Erlebnis verschaffen können. Der Milliardärsclub ist eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation. Klienten zahlen gutes Geld, dass Sie Zeit mit ihnen verbringen und sämtliche Erlöse gehen an eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation Ihrer Wahl. Leisten Sie etwas Großartiges für unsere Gemeinde und haben Sie Spaß. Werden Sie Mitglied im Milliardärsclub!
Arbeit im Milliardärsclub: Milliardärsclub
by Sky CorganVon Sky Corgan kommt jetzt der zweite Band, Arbeit im Milliardärsclub Band 2. Für Raven Tarley bricht eine Welt zusammen, als sie Croix' Strandhaus betritt und ihn in den Händen einer anderen Frau sieht. Es kommen Geheimnisse ans Licht, die ihre gemeinsame Beziehung für immer verändern sollen. Und als wäre das nicht genug, holt sie ihre hässliche Vergangenheit ein. Derrick ist nicht der einzige, der ihr von Kalifornien aus gefolgt ist. Alles ändert sich so schnell, dass Raven kaum mitkommt. Es sieht so aus als ob ihr ganzes Leben vor ihren Augen auseinander fällt. Wird sie am Ende alle Stücke einsammeln können? Und wird Croix ihr beistehen, wenn alles seinen tiefsten Punkt erreicht?
Árbol de familia
by María Rosa LojoEsta es una novela familiar con mucho de la historia de la autora, unárbol con una rama en España y otra en la Argentina. Esta novela es un árbol de historias entrelazadas, y también un álbum defotos que abren ventanas a otros mundos. Cada una de estas fotos, deestas historias, tiene un valor propio pero a la vez es una hojanecesaria en el conjunto del follaje. La familia es la granprotagonista. Las dos ramas principales, paterna (la gallega «TerraPai») y materna (la castellana «Lengua Madre»), reflejan desde distintoscontextos sociales, e incluso bandos políticos, el relato fragmentado dela diáspora española, la narrativa de la emigración desde fines delsiglo XIX, y también el exilio que sigue a la tragedia de la GuerraCivil. De un lado y del otro hay personajes fascinantes y vidasincreíbles -Maruja, La Hechizada, Domingos, el loco, Antón, el rojo,Rafaeliño, el bígamo, la bella doña Ana, Fito el piromaníaco-, no porsingulares menos universales. Todas las ramas convergen en un punto delpresente: la voz narradora de la hija nacida en América. Sin decir casinada de sí misma, María Rosa Lojo conquista en Árbol de familia supropia identidad española y argentina, con un lenguaje de intensavibración poética capaz de integrar, sutilmente, la ironía, el humor yla piedad. Sumerge así al lector en un picadillo de tramassorprendentes, cuyos personajes, demasiado humanos, difícilmenteolvidará.
El árbol de la diana
by Mercedes GuerreroUna novela que mezcla pasión amorosa, secretos familiares y suspense, con el telón de fondo de una hacienda mexicana y una protagonista española que busca sus orígenes. Si Elena Peralta viaja a México es porque nada la ata ya a su país natal, España. Va en busca de la madre que jamás conoció, en busca de la hacienda que aparece en velados recuerdos de infancia, en busca del árbol familiar que ha regado con la esperanza. Sin embargo, la primera noticia que recibe al llegar a su destino es que su madre acaba de morir. Tras los muros del silencio se esconden las claves que darán sentido a su vida y a su pasado. Antonio, el cacique local, también ha perdido a su padre en extrañas circunstancias. Acoge a la recién llegada con desconfianza, pues la sombra del asesinato se cierne sobre las dos muertes recientes, y el principal sospechoso es Agustín, el hermano que Elena espera encontrar pero que ha huido de la justicia. Poco a poco, Elena y Antonio dejarán de lado los recelos y sucumbirán a la fuerte atracción que sienten el uno por el otro, a una pasión delirante. También tirarán del hilo hasta sacar a la luz los oscuros secretos que unen a sus dos familias. Pero la verdad amenaza con separarlos, porque el árbol familiar ha sido regado con sangre.
El árbol de la vida (Trilogía del Malamor #3)
by José Ignacio ValenzuelaConclusión de las historias de Ángela, Rayen y del peculiar poblado de Almahue y sus desventurados pobladores, condenados a sufrir del hechizo del Malamor. De Ignacio Valenzuela, seleccionado por la revista "About.com" de The New York Times como uno de los 10 mejores escritores latinoamericanos menores de 40 años. El tercer libro de la Trilogía del Malamor, postulada al Premio Altazor. A veces para poder seguir viviendo, hay que morir y dejar atrás lo que uno fue. Con el poblado destrozado por un devastador terremoto y Fabián en el fondo de la tierra, Ángela se adentrará en el subsuelo ya que ha decidido que aunque la vida se le vaya en intentar rescatar a su enamorado desde el fondo de la tierra, no va a permitir nunca más que la desgracia o el infortunio los separe. Quizá los tiempos han cambiado y aquel árbol en el centro de la plaza de Almahue, símbolo del malamor, ahora yace convertido en un cadáver de ramas y raíces tan secas como las arenas de un desierto. Aquello solo puede anunciar una transformación, el fin de una era. Ha llegado también el tiempo de las explicaciones y Rosa revelará algo de ese pasado que guarda celosamente: una nueva leyenda. Y Ángela deberá sacar fuerzas para enfrentarse a Rayen y al Decapitador en un viaje a través del tiempo y de la geografía chilena. Lo que ha dicho la crítica: "Me hace tener confianza en la literatura juvenil de fantasía latinoamericana. Sí se puede". -Kyra Morelos, Hojeando Mundos, Blog. "Tengo una nostalgia de saber que jamás volveré a leer un libro como el (que) nos ha dado, un libro que nos cuente una leyenda maravillosa, nos muestra nuestros lindas zonas de un América del Sur y del Norte. -Tessa, Goodreads.
The Arc: A Novel
by Tory Henwood Hoen"A thoroughly modern love story with an old-fashioned heart."––Vogue“Sure to satisfy fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Sally Rooney.”––E! Online"Funny and modern, The Arc is like a rom-com’s cooler big sister."––Real SimpleCan you curate your soulmate? Thirty-five-year-old Ursula Byrne, VP of Strategic Audacity at a branding agency in Manhattan, is successful, witty, whip-smart, and single. She’s tried all the dating apps, and let’s just say: she’s underwhelmed by her options. You’d think that by now someone would have come up with something more bespoke; a way for users to be more tailored about who and what they want in a life partner––how hard could that be?Enter The Arc: a highly secretive, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that uses a complex series of emotional, psychological and physiological assessments to architect partnerships that will go the distance. The price tag is high, the promise ambitious––a level of lifelong compatibility that would otherwise be unattainable. In other words, The Arc will find your ideal mate.Ursula is paired with forty-two-year-old lawyer Rafael Banks. From moment one, this feels like the electric, lasting love they’ve each been seeking their whole adult lives. But as their relationship unfolds in unanticipated ways, the two begin to realize that true love is never a sure thing. And the arc of a relationship is never predictable...even when it's fully optimized.
The Arc Position (Vic and Matt: Positions of Love #11)
by J. M. SnyderIt's Halloween, and Matt's coworker Roxie has invited him to a costume party on that spookiest of nights. He's afraid he'll have an uphill battle convincing Vic to tag along, but to his surprise, his lover jumps at the idea. Matt chooses a pair of police uniforms for them to wear, and looks forward to a little sexual role-playing once the party is over. Nothing like a pair of handcuffs and a game of good cop/bad cop to get the blood pumping.But Roxie calls with a pool emergency an hour before the party starts. Because Vic isn't in costume yet, Matt goes on ahead alone. When his lover shows up for the party, Matt's surprised to find he's not dressed as a cop. Instead, Vic's latest superhuman power has created a costume of its own, with comic results.
A Arca Marítima da Doutora Margaret
by Waheed Rabbani Raul CamposA Arca Marítima da Doutora Margaret, é o Tomo I de uma série de romances históricos que se passam durante a luta pela independência da Índia – Azadi – da coroa britânica. A trama dos livros inclui intriga internacional, conflito e uma história de amor comovente entre personagens interessantes daquela época. Em 1965 uma arca para viagens marítimas, que se acredita ser de uma médica americana, Margaret, é encontrada no almoxarifado de um hospital em Délhi. Outro medico americano, Sharif, cujas origens são de Délhi e está contratado por esse hospital, é encarregado com a tarefa de encontrar os descendentes dessa mulher misteriosa e devolver sua arca. Sharif encontra os descendentes de Margaret em Grimsby, Ontário, Canadá. Seus diários, e outros objetos—tal como a coroa do Reinado de Jhansi—são encontrados no baú. A Margaret, nascida em Nova Jersey numa família pastoral Presbiteriana Escocesa, vence obstáculos enormes e consegue, em 1850, alcançar o desejo de seu coração e se forma como uma das primeiras médicas da América do Norte. Ela casa com seu primo canadense, Robert, e viaja com ele em 1854 para servir na Guerra da Crimeia. Na Crimeia, enfrentam não só as durezas da batalha, mas também outros conflitos. Dos eventos que levam, e se seguem, à infame Carga da Cavalaria Ligeira, a Margaret encontra um oficial russo, o Conde Nicholai. O final inesperado do Tomo I deixa a Margaret com um dilema, se deve se vingar ou continuar em sua viagem até a Índia. No final ela acredita ter tomado a decisão correta.