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La última lágrima
by Lauren KateExiste una antigua leyenda, hoy casi olvidada, que habla de una joven cuyas lágrimas de desamor hundieron un continente entero. Ahora Eureka tiene en sus manos un libro que cuenta esa fascinante historia: lo heredó de su madre, que desapareció arrollada por una ola gigantesca. Poco a poco, a través de sus páginas, descubrirá que las coincidencias entre su vida y la leyenda son demasiadas para ser fruto del azar... Además, la inesperada llegada de Ander, el extraño chico de ojos turquesa que huele a mar y sabe todo sobre ella, le enseñará que las casualidades raramente existen y que su llanto tiene un poder tan inmenso que puede incluso cambiar el curso de la humanidad.
La última lágrima (La última lágrima #Volumen 1)
by Lauren KateUna sola lágrima de amorPuede cambiar el destino del mundo...Y de su corazón.Existe una antigua leyenda, hoy casi olvidada, que habla de una joven cuyas lágrimas de desamor hundieron un continente entero.Ahora Eureka tiene en sus manos un libro que cuenta esa fascinante historia: lo ha heredado de su madre, que desapareció arrollada por una ola gigantesca. Poco a poco, a través de sus páginas, descubrirá que las coincidencias entre su vida y la leyenda son demasiadas para ser fruto del azar... Además, la inesperada llegada de Ander, el extraño chico de ojos turquesa que huele a mar y lo sabe todo sobre ella, le enseñará que las casualidades raramente existen y que su llanto tiene un poder tan inmenso que puede incluso cambiar el curso de la humanidad...
La última lágrima (La última lágrima #Volumen 1)
by Lauren KateUna sola lágrima de amor puede cambiar el destino del mundo... Primera parte de «La última lágrima», por la autora de la saga «Oscuros». «Existe una antigua leyenda, hoy casi olvidada, que habla de una joven cuyas lágrimas de desamor hundieron un continente entero...» Ahora Eureka tiene en sus manos un libro que cuenta esa fascinante historia: lo ha heredado de su madre, que desapareció arrollada por una ola gigantesca. Poco a poco, a través de sus páginas, descubrirá que las coincidencias entre su vida y la leyenda son demasiadas para ser fruto del azar... Además, la inesperada llegada de Ander, el extraño chico de ojos turquesa que huele a mar y lo sabe todo de ella, le enseñará que las casualidades raramente existen y que su llanto tiene un poder tan inmenso que puede incluso cambiar el curso de la humanidad.
La última noche de noviembre: Un amor en tiempos del régimen
by V. UndaUn plan siniestro trata de acabar con la relación entre dos jóvenes. Pero el amor está por encima delas tretas más oscuras. El autor, Víctor Unda, nos invita a conocer en su segunda novela una alucinante relación de amor entre Arturo y Alisa, una complicada historia que se desarrolla en medio de la turbulenta situación política y económica que vivía Chile en los años setenta. Desde el inicio de la novela, vemos cómo Alisa se ve fuertemente influenciada por Madrid, su madre y por la amiga de esta, la gitana Abia, que llevan a cabo un macabro plan para terminar con la vida del joven. Sin embargo, no logran culminar su propósito y Arturose ve forzado a cambiar de identidad para intentar desenmascarar a estas dos mujeres.
La última oportunidad de la señorita Grenfell (Minstrel Valley #Volumen 10)
by Sandra BreeContinúa la rompedora serie de «Minstrel Valley», creada por catorce autoras de Selecta. Ambientada en la Inglaterra de la Regencia en un pequeño pueblo de Hertfordshire, descubrirás una historia llena de amor, aventuras y pasión. ¿Será capaz Edith Grenfell de dejarse llevar por el amor? Pronto podréis saber todo sobre esta apasionante historia... ¡Estad atentos! Sobre la serie:Minstrel Valley es un proyecto novedoso, rompedor y sorprendente. Catorce mujeres que crean una serie de novelas gracias a una minuciosa organización que ha llevado tiempo y esfuerzo, pero que tiene su recompensa materializada en estas quince novelas que vamos a disfrutar a lo largo de esta temporada. Esta labor de comunicación entre ellas, el apoyo mutuo, la coordinación y coherencia no hubiese sido posible sin nuestras queridas autoras, que hacen visible que con cariño, tiempo robado a sus momentos de ocio, de descanso y de familia, confianza, paciencia, esmero y talento, todo sea posible. Desde Selecta os invitamos a adentraros en Minstrel Valley y que disfrutéis, tanto como nosotros, de esta maravillosa serie de regencia. Prólogo de Nieves Hidalgo en Si me lo pide el corazón (Minstrel Valley 1):«Serán novelas divertidas, románticas, dulces, plenas de sentimiento, con personajes que os enamorarán; hasta con leyenda incluida. Historias paridas por la imaginación de unas autoras merecedoras de elogio, no ya solo por su capacidad para ilusionarnos, su disposición a compartir sino, sobre todo, por la manera encomiable de aplicarse al trabajo para ofreceros lo mejor de sí mismas.»
La última plegaria del dragón
by Enara de la PeñaUn silencio de treinta años, un secreto que marca dos historias de amor. ¿Puede el amor tener una segunda oportunidad en mitad de una guerra Yakuza? Una apasionante historia de amor, acción y sensualidad. Tokio. Era Taisho Nora abandona su vida en Londres para perseguir el sueño de enseñar en Japón. Aunque los fantasmas de su pasado continúan acosándola, lo último que se imagina es que su alumno será la clave en la lucha de las dos principales familias de la mafia japonesa. Entre garitos de apuestas y locales clandestinos, Ryu, un yakuza frío y solitario, pelea por recuperar el orgullo de los Maruyama. Hasta que se convierte en el guardaespaldas de un niño de cinco años y, casi sin darse cuenta, también de su irritante profesora. En un improvisado viaje de Nueva York a Tokio, Cole trata de averiguar quién es en realidad. Con suerte y la ayuda del hombre de hielo Kimitake, su atractivo traductor, comenzará una investigación que sacará a la luz el misterio de la desaparición de su madre. Dos historias de amor que se entrelazan en una ciudad gobernada por la tradición y la imparable fuerza del progreso. Cautivados por los cerezos en flor, cuatro vidas quedarán para siempre unidas en una aventura por los bajos fondos de Asakusa donde nada ni nadie es lo que parece.
La última princesa
by Galaxy Craze«Felices para siempre» es ya una expresión del pasado. Ahora ella tendrá que arriesgarlo todo para no convertirse en... LA ÚLTIMA PRINCESA. Una serie de desastres naturales ha diezmado el planeta. Apartada del resto del mundo, Inglaterra es ahora un lugar sombrío: casi no luce el sol, la comida escasea y un grupo de criminales vaga por los bosques en busca de presas fáciles. La población comienza a agitarse. El ejército conspira contra el rey, al que mata y detiene a todos sus hijos. Sin embargo, la princesa Eliza consigue salvarse y deambula por las peligrosas calles de Londres sin dinero ni comida. Las ciudad está en estado de guerra, el parlamento ha sido incendiado y los políticos tomados como rehenes. Llevada por su sed de venganza se une al ejército para intentar averiguar desde dentro el origen de la conspiración y salvar a sus hermanos. Una vez allí será tentada por la situación de libertad que siente por primera vez en su vida y, claro está, también por el amor... Los blogs han dicho:*** Recomendada para los que deseen disfrutar de una buena novela de aventuras en un ambiente post apocalíptico, sin edulcorantes artificiales y con una heroína memorable.La pluma del ángel caído *** Nada de princesas en apuros ni cuentos de hadas. Una protagonista que experimenta un cambio brutal ante nuestros ojos, y que se convierte en la protagonista perfecta.Olor a libro nuevo y café *** Cruda, trepidante; un auténtico banquete donde el plato principal es la inocencia.Torre de Babel
La's Orchestra Saves The World
by Alexander McCall SmithWith a failed marriage behnd her, La -- short for Lavender -- moves to the Suffolk countryside to nurse her broken heart on the eve of the Second World War. Lonely and at a loss, a friend encourages her to bring the villagers and the men from the local airbase together by forming an amateur orchestra. One of her musician recruits is Feliks, a handsome and enigmatic Polish refugee. A friendship begins to blossom between the two, and La finds her feelings stirring to life again.Poignant, tender and inspiring, La's Orchestra Saves the World celebrates the power of love and friendship in the collective tragedy of war, as well as the extraordinary healing power of music.
La's Orchestra Saves The World: A Novel
by Alexander McCall SmithWith a failed marriage behnd her, La -- short for Lavender -- moves to the Suffolk countryside to nurse her broken heart on the eve of the Second World War. Lonely and at a loss, a friend encourages her to bring the villagers and the men from the local airbase together by forming an amateur orchestra. One of her musician recruits is Feliks, a handsome and enigmatic Polish refugee. A friendship begins to blossom between the two, and La finds her feelings stirring to life again.Poignant, tender and inspiring, La's Orchestra Saves the World celebrates the power of love and friendship in the collective tragedy of war, as well as the extraordinary healing power of music.
Lab Partners
by M MontgomeryLove is a chemical reaction.When Jordan Hughes arrives at Pinecrest High School, Elliot Goldman’s graduating year suddenly gets a lot more interesting. Smart, good looking and charming, Jordan isn’t exactly the kind of person Elliot’s used to having as a lab partner. But when they start acing their assignments, life is suddenly about more than boring lectures, bad cafeteria nachos, or relentless bullying, and for the first time ever, Elliot can’t wait to get to chemistry class.As they start spending more time together outside of school, Elliot realizes he’s never met anyone quite like Jordan. And then everything changes one night when Jordan kisses him, making Elliot question everything about their relationship and about himself. The butterflies start to make sense—the trouble is, right now, nothing else does.Love was the last thing on Elliot’s mind. But as he begins to figure out how he really feels about Jordan, he realizes that sometimes the last thing you are looking for is the one thing you need the most.
Lab Test
by Nancy LoyanSamantha Evans is a dog. It wasn’t always this way. In fact, she once was a normal human: a college graduate, former homecoming queen, and the possessor of a six-figure income. But she was in the mood for a change - and she got more than she bargained for (much more) thanks to a gypsy’s spell.<P><P> Daniel O’Brien never needed anyone or anything until he finds a stray dog... not just any dog... Sam. Sam changes his life by turning it upside down and inside out.<P> Can the unconditional love shared by dog and master lead to true love between a man and a woman?
Lab Test
by Nancy LoyanSamantha Evans is a dog. It wasn't always this way. In fact, she once was a normal human: a college graduate, former homecoming queen, and the possessor of a six-figure income. But she was in the mood for a change - and she got more than she bargained for (much more) thanks to a gypsy's spell.Daniel O'Brien never needed anyone or anything until he finds a stray dog . . . not just any dog . . . Sam. Sam changes his life by turning it upside down and inside out.Can the unconditional love shared by dog and master lead to true love between a man and a woman?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Labor of Love: Mother In Training A Billionaire And A Baby
by Marie FerrarellaTwo beloved classics from USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella Mother in Training Lawyer Jack Lever is used to order—not the disorder of two small children. Suddenly left without a babysitter, the single dad can't believe his fortune when Zooey Finnegan agrees to become his children's nanny. Zooey is happy to take care of Jack's kids, and she soon grows to love them as if they are her own. And it doesn't take them long to fall in love with Zooey, either. But their father could be a different story…. A Billionaire and a Baby From the moment the very pregnant—and beautiful— Sherry Campbell corners him in the elevator, corporate raider Sin-Jin Adair feels the reporter's hold on him. She wants the secrets of his past, but all he wants is his privacy. After heroically delivering Sherry's baby, Sin-Jin finds himself yearning to become a part of her little family. But is he good enough for them…or will Sherry turn him away?
Labyrinth Lost (Brooklyn Brujas #1)
by Zoraida CórdovaThe first book in the Latinx-infused Queer fantasy series from Zoraida Córdova, highly acclaimed author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, that follows three sisters—and teen witches—as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing in the realms beyond.Alex is a bruja and the most powerful witch in her family. But she's hated magic ever since it made her father disappear into thin air. So while most girls celebrate their Quinceañera, Alex prepares for her Deathday—the most important day in a bruja's life and her only opportunity to rid herself of magic.But the curse she performs during the ceremony backfires, and her family vanishes, forcing Alex to absorb all of the magic from her family line. Left alone, Alex seeks help from Nova, a brujo with ambitions of his own.To get her family back they must travel to Los Lagos, a land in-between, as dark as Limbo and as strange as Wonderland. And while she's there, what she discovers about herself, her powers, and her family, will change everything…Brooklyn Brujas Series:Labyrinth Lost (Book 1): Alex's story—set in the mythical fantasy world of Los LagosBruja Born (Book 2): Lula's story—urban fantasy set on the streets of BrooklynWayward Witch (Book 3): Rose's story—set in the magical lost realm of AdasPerfect for fans of:Teen LGBTQ booksLatin American fictionWitch booksMyths & legendsDark fantasy questsPraise for Labryinth Lost:An NPR Best Young Adult Book of 2016Tor.com's Best YA SFF of 2016A Bustle Best Book of 2016 SelectionA Paste Magazine Best Books of 2016"[Labyrinth Lost] kicked off…an incredible rise of non-hetero hexing."—Dahlia Adler, Tor.com"A richly Latin American, giddily exciting novel."—New York Times Book Review"A brilliant brown-girl-in-Brooklyn update on Alice in Wonderland and Dante's Inferno. Very creepy, very magical, very necessary."—Janiel Jose Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper
Labyrinth of Desire: Women, Passion, and Romantic Obsession
by Rosemary SullivanDrawing upon a broad array of examples, from Jane Eyre to the legend of Frida Kahlo, the author examines women's expectations of love and romance. She argues that women are culturally programmed for romantic obsession, creating the love object rather than seeing him as the human being he is. She finds that romantic obsession is a means by which women discover themselves.
Lace Curtain (Daughters of Ireland #Vol. 2)
by Jeanne ChartersThe daughter of Irish immigrants and the son of an African slave forge their own destiny in Boston, in this compelling sequel to Shanty Gold.Boston, 1870. Nellie&’s mom and Neo&’s father met on a coffin ship sailing from Ireland to America, a journey they barely survived. Having heard this tale since childhood, the two teenagers now crave an adventure of their own. When an unfounded rumor gets Nellie suspended from school and puts her future in jeopardy, the lifelong friends flee to New York City to join a circus. And though their escapade is short-lived, it teaches both of them about courage, kindness, and acceptance. Rising above her scandalous background, Nellie inches toward her dream of becoming a teacher, while Neo battles against prejudice and hatred to marry the woman he loves. As they struggle with the hopes and expectations laid upon them by their parents, they&’ll navigate through tragedy and betrayal on a journey towards their hearts&’ true desires.Praise for Shanty Gold &“Charters interweaves many important topics—immigration, civil rights, women&’s rights—into her exciting novel . . . Gripping.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The story of a young Irish girl&’s struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice.&” —Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series &“To read Shanty Gold is to immerse oneself in a wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life. . . . A tale that will grab your heart and senses, with twists and turns along the way.&” —Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series
Lace II
by Shirley ConranLILI, INTERNATIONAL STAR, IRRESISTIBLE BEAUTY... KIDNAPPED IN THE LABYRITHS OF ISTANBUL! Lili commands whatever she desires. Any luxury. Any privilege. Anybody. Only one man eludes her...a man whose long-forgotten act of passion has shaped her fate...her father. Now, on a worldwide search, Lili is stalking a handful of powerful men. From New York to Paris to the wild, exotic Middle East, her journey brings her closer to the man she must find--until, one morning, she disappears. A ransom note brings the unforgettable characters of Lace together again to share Lili's ultimate ordeal--a struggle of desire and obsession, of wealth and love--to uncover the shocking truth Lili's mother wanted to hide forever!
Lace Lovers
by L. J. HamlinBrenton is a famous rock start. He’s also bisexual and closeted, despite the band’s very open nature. When Zeke comes to work for them, Brenton can’t help but be tempted by him. However, he has far bigger problems when he finds a picture that’s been shoved under his door. The band has dealt with stalkers before, but this time Brenton seems to be the focus.Zeke has a hidden life that’s also captured the stalker’s interest. Can Brenton put his baggage aside to win over Zeke and survive the stalker who wants to do them harm?
Lace and Satin
by Helen BrooksAn adult affairAs a student, Logan Steer had been wildly and romantically attractive to the female population.... Now he was devastating! Amelia Higginbottom knew Logan and his effect on women all too well, so she was determined to keep their business relationship just that-strictly business.What Melly didn't know was that her cat, Marmalade, had an altogether different view of things, and had made plans accordingly...!
Laced with Magic
by Barbara BrettonFrom "a master storyteller"(Booklist (starred review) comes more magic, knitting, and love in the delightful follow-up to Casting Spells. Knit shop owner and sorcerer's daughter Chloe Hobbs felt the Fates finally got it right when she met Luke MacKenzie. And no one could have convinced her otherwise-including the trolls, selkies, or spirits who also call Sugar Maple, Vermont, home. But then out of nowhere Luke's ex-wife suddenly shows up, claiming to see the spirit of their daughter, Steffie-a daughter Chloe knows nothing about. Steffie's spirit is being held hostage by a certain Fae leader. And if Chloe weaves a spell to free her spirit, her nemesis will also be free-free to destroy her yarn shop and all of Sugar Maple. But if she doesn't, Steffie won't be the only one spending eternity in hell. Chloe'll be joining her, cursed with a broken heart.
Laceys of Liverpool
by Maureen LeeVivacious Alice Lacey couldn't be more different from her sister-in-law, the bitter, ambitious Cora. Both women give birth to sons on one chaotic night in 1940, and Cora's jealousy and resentment prompt her to swap her puny baby for Alice's beautiful son. The relationships between the cousins Cormac and Maurice, their parents, Alice's 3 girls, and their eventual husbands and children, combine to give a unique picture of Liverpool in the last 60 years of the 20th century.
Lachlan's Bride: Highland Lairds Trilogy (The Highland Lairds Trilogy #2)
by Kathleen HarringtonThe much-anticipated second book in the Highland Lairds Trilogy is here! First introduced in The MacLean Groom, Lachlan MacRath is a powerful laird, a mysterious pirate . . . and a legendary lover.Lady Francine Walsingham cannot believe this warrior is to be her escort into Scotland. It is whispered that Lachlan MacRath has magical powers . . . how else do you explain his success as a pirate? But trust him she must, for a treacherous plot is about to reveal all her secrets . . . and Francine has no choice but to act as his lover to keep her enemies at bay.When Lachlan first sees Francine, the blonde beauty stirs his blood like no woman ever before. As luck would have it, they must now play the besotted couple so he can protect her . . . and Lachlan is determined to use all his seductive prowess to properly woo her into his bed.
Lacy
by Diana PalmerCole Whitehall had asked Lacy Jarrett to wait for him. But after the war, he returned to the rambling Whitehall cattle ranch a changed man, the promise of lasting love replaced by a cold, hard distance. And Lacy yearned to reignite the unquenched passion they'd once shared.Unwittingly compromised into marriage, Cole refused to let Lacy get too close-but still, she longed to learn the secrets the handsome Texan harbored in his heart. Tormented, she wouldn't let him shoulder the burden alone, and soon the pursuit of an endless love burned bright enough to set their world ablaze....
Ladder to the Red Star
by Jael WyeOnce upon a ruined Earth 300 years in the future...Jacques Tallinn, biotech smuggler and thief, is after the cure for a brain disorder he's suffered since childhood-a disorder inflicted by a powerful tyrant. To get the cure, Jacques will need to climb the space elevator to the new Zenith space station hovering above Earth and go undercover in the lab where it's produced.Martian head tech Devi Chandra is immediately intrigued by her sexy new lab assistant. Though she insists on keeping things professional, she finds herself charmed by Jacques. Until he betrays her trust, kidnapping her and spiriting her off to Earth.All Jacques needed to do was steal the biotech and get back home. But when things go wrong, he can't bring himself to leave Devi behind. Now she's injured and a simple caper has become an intergalactic cause, endangering his life and the lives of millions of others. But the hardest part? Winning back Devi's trust.99,000 words
Ladies Prefer Rogues: Four Novellas of Time-Travel Passion
by Sandra Hill Janet Chapman Trish Jensen Veronica WolffFour national bestselling authors--Janet Chapman, Sandra Hill, Veronica Wolff, and Trish Jensen--present four tales of time travel and romance in this brand-new collection.