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Paper Marriage Proposition
by Red GarnierDesperate to regain custody of her child, Bethany Lewis sought out the only man who could help. A man with his own desire to destroy her ex-husband. Landon Gage had a score to settle, and she knew he'd be eager to join forces. Marriage seemed the perfect method to make war on their mutual enemy. And though Landon knew their union was meant to be in name only, he was soon impatient to make love to his new "wife. " But when they both got what they wanted. . . ;would they still want more?
The Paper Mill Girl: An emotionally gripping family saga of triumph in adversity
by Glenda Young'Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Jane Garvey, Woman's HourIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!' (ITV's This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly'She's just a paper mill girl.'Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works, with her younger sister Bea, and spends her free time caring for their ailing parents. Their meagre income barely covers their needs, so when Bea reveals that she is pregnant out of wedlock, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead.Ruth's hard work at the mill does not go unnoticed and it looks as though her luck might turn when she's promoted. But when the arrival of Bea's baby girl ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her niece herself. However, news of Ruth's plan brings a threatening menace close.Although Ruth's friendship with the girls at the mill, and the company of charming railway man, Mick Carson, sustain her, ultimately Ruth bears the responsibility for keeping her family safe. Will she ever find happiness of her own?What readers are saying about Glenda's heartwrenching sagas: 'Better than a Catherine Cookson' 5* reader review 'Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance' 5* reader review 'Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives' 5* reader review Praise for Glenda Young: 'I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie Goodwin 'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story' Nancy Revell 'All the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut' Emma Hornby 'Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish' Jenny Holmes 'I found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read' Margaret KaineLook for Glenda's other compelling sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit Lane and The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon - out now!
The Paper Mill Girl: An emotionally gripping family saga of triumph in adversity
by Glenda Young'Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Jane Garvey, Woman's HourIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!' (ITV's This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly'She's just a paper mill girl.'Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works, with her younger sister Bea, and spends her free time caring for their ailing parents. Their meagre income barely covers their needs, so when Bea reveals that she is pregnant out of wedlock, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead.Ruth's hard work at the mill does not go unnoticed and it looks as though her luck might turn when she's promoted. But when the arrival of Bea's baby girl ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her niece herself. However, news of Ruth's plan brings a threatening menace close.Although Ruth's friendship with the girls at the mill, and the company of charming railway man, Mick Carson, sustain her, ultimately Ruth bears the responsibility for keeping her family safe. Will she ever find happiness of her own?What readers are saying about Glenda's heartwrenching sagas: 'Better than a Catherine Cookson' 5* reader review 'Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance' 5* reader review 'Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives' 5* reader review Praise for Glenda Young: 'I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie Goodwin 'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story' Nancy Revell 'All the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut' Emma Hornby 'Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish' Jenny Holmes 'I found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read' Margaret KaineLook for Glenda's other compelling sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit Lane and The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon - out now!
The Paper Mill Girl: An emotionally gripping family saga of triumph in adversity
by Glenda Young'Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Jane Garvey, Woman's HourIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!' (ITV's This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly'She's just a paper mill girl.'Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works, with her younger sister Bea, and spends her free time caring for their ailing parents. Their meagre income barely covers their needs, so when Bea reveals that she is pregnant out of wedlock, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead.Ruth's hard work at the mill does not go unnoticed and it looks as though luck might turn when she's promoted. But when the arrival of Bea's baby girl ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her niece herself. However, news of Ruth's plan brings a threatening menace close.Although Ruth's friendship with the girls at the mill, and the company of charming railway man, Mick Carson, sustain her, ultimately Ruth bears the responsibility for keeping her family safe. Will she ever find happiness of her own?What readers are saying about Glenda's heartwrenching sagas: 'Better than a Catherine Cookson' 5* reader review 'Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance' 5* reader review 'Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives' 5* reader review Praise for Glenda Young: 'I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie Goodwin 'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story' Nancy Revell 'All the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut' Emma Hornby 'Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish' Jenny Holmes 'I found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read' Margaret Kaine Look out for Glenda's other compelling sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit Lane and The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon.(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Paper Moon (Moonstruck #1)
by Linda WindsorDear Reader, ready for a rollicking good romance? Then hang tight. You're about to meet my latest character, Caroline Spencer--a hilarious single mom who's up for almost any adventure, including chaperoning a bunch of boisterous teenagers on their class trip to Mexico!What Caroline's not up for is Blaine Madison-a fellow chaperone and single parent. Now trust me, honey, when I say this guy is tall, dark, and take-you-breath-away. But just as our leading lady is falling in love, two of the teen-agers get caught up in an international smuggling ring. One is Blaine's daughter-and the other one is Caroline's.Kids will be kids, crooks will be crooks, and hearts will be hearts, but love trumps all.Enjoy the lift of laugher, Linda Windsor
The Paper Princess (The Royal Ambition Series #7)
by M. C. BeatonA princess with a secret in a Regency caper that captures the heart from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Traveling Matchmaker series. London is all on edge and astir to have in its midst the exquisite Princess Felicity of Brasnia. If only the nobility knew that the bejeweled heir to the royal throne is in truth Miss Felicity Channing of Cornwall, fleeing a match she does not want and that has been arranged by her conniving stepfather . . . But how long can Felicity carry off this lively masquerade before she falters? Especially since the dark, raffish eyes of Lord Arthur Bessamy seem to look right through her disguise—and set her spirited heart to pounding. &“The best of the Regency writers.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Paper Princess: Regency Royal 13 (Regency Royal)
by M.C. BeatonLondon was all on edge and astir to have in its midst the exquisite Princess Felicity of Brasnia. What scandal would ensue should society discover that the bejeweled heir to a royal throne was in truth Miss Felicity Channing of Cornwall, fleeing a match she did not want and that had been arranged by her conniving stepfather!But how long could Felicity carry off this lively masquerade before she would falter? Especially since the dark, raffish eyes of Lord Arthur Bessamy seemed to look right through her disguise - and set her spirited heart to pounding?
Paper Princess (The Royals #1)
by Erin WattThe TikTok sensation Paper Princess, the first in the #1 New York Times bestselling The Royals series, now in a new special edition with bonus material!From strip clubs and truck stops to southern coast mansions and prep schools, one girl tries to stay true to herself.These Royals will ruin you…Ella Harper is a survivor—a pragmatic optimist. She&’s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she&’ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother&’s death, Ella is truly alone. That is until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal is more magnetic than the last, but none is as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from. Reed doesn&’t want her. He says she doesn&’t belong with the Royals. He might be right. Wealth. Excess. Deception. It&’s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she&’s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she&’ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees.
Paper Princess (The Royals #1)
by Erin Watt Jen FrederickElla Harper is a survivor a pragmatic optimist. She s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother s death, Ella is truly alone. Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from. Reed doesn t want her. He says she doesn t belong with the Royals. He might be right. Wealth. Excess. Deception. It s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees. "
Paper Rose
by Diana PalmerHer love for him was like a paper rose, which longed for the magic to make it real...Compellingly handsome Tate Winthrop once boldly came to Cecily Peterson's rescue. Her devotion to him knew no bounds, but since the fiercely proud Native American refused to consider a mixed marriage, their passion remained unfulfilled. Shattered by Tate's rejection, Cecily had been forced to leave the man of her dreams.Now she was back and destined to win. But when Tate becomes caught in the middle of a shocking political scandal, she realizes they need each other now, more than ever. And this time it is Cecily, a woman embarking on a brilliant career, who comes to his rescue and attempts to shield the man she loves from a devastating secret that could destroy his life....
Paper Roses: A Novel (Texas Dreams, Book 1)
by Amanda CabotThe future stretches out in front of Sarah Dobbs like the pure blue Texas sky. Leaving the past behind in Philadelphia, mail-order bride Sarah arrives in San Antonio ready to greet her groom, Austin Canfield, a man she has never met but whose letters have won her heart from afar. But there is one problem--he has died. And Sarah cannot go back East. As Sarah tries to reconcile herself to a future that is drastically changed, Austin's brother, Clay, struggles with his own muddled plans. Though he dislikes working on the family ranch and longs for a different life, Clay is driven to avenge his brother's death. But something between them is growing and neither Clay nor Sarah is ready to admit it. Book 1 of the Texas Dreams series, "Paper Roses" will sweep readers into the Hill Country with a tale of love and loss, closed doors and beautiful possibilities that will leave them wanting more.
Paper Swans: Tracing the path back to love
by Jessica ThompsonBen Lawrence seems to have it all - the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn't truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones - a bright, ambitious charity founder - walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down. Paper Swans tells of how love can conquer all, and how when everything is broken one person can help to put the pieces together...
Paper Swans: Tracing the path back to love
by Jessica ThompsonBen Lawrence seems to have it all - the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn't truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones - a bright, ambitious charity founder - walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down. Paper Swans tells of how love can conquer all, and how when everything is broken one person can help to put the pieces together...
Paper Swans: Tracing the path back to love
by Jessica ThompsonLearning to love again.Ben Lawrence seems to have it all - the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn't truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones - a bright, ambitious charity founder - walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down. Paper Swans tells of how love can conquer all, and how when everything is broken one person can help to put the pieces together...(P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Paper Towns (Playaway Young Adult Ser.)
by John GreenFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars<P><P> Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery<P> New York Times bestseller<P> USA Today bestseller<P> Publishers Weekly bestseller<P> When Margo Roth Spiegelman beckons Quentin Jacobsen in the middle of the night--dressed like a ninja and plotting an ingenious campaign of revenge--he follows her. Margo's always planned extravagantly, and, until now, she's always planned solo. After a lifetime of loving Margo from afar, things are finally looking up for Q... until day breaks and she has vanished. Always an enigma, Margo has now become a mystery. But there are clues. And they're for Q.<P> Printz Medalist John Green returns with the trademark brilliant wit and heart-stopping emotional honesty that have inspired a new generation of readers.
Paper Trails: The Life and Times of Pete Dexter
by Pete Dexter“[A] literary feat—when Dexter gets going he crawls under the skin and stays there.” — New York Times Book Review[Dexter’s pieces] read like finely honed short stories....Their spare, haunting scenes echo Hemingway, their insights Faulkner. — Cleveland Plain DealerPAPER TRAILS is what great newspaper writing is all about. — Washington Post Book World“Pete Dexter is a master story teller in all forms... This is the work of a great American writer.” — Michael Connelly“A jewel box of muscular writing…” — Denver PostSuperb...Remarkable...The simple clarity of [Dexter’s] prose is like an Edward Hopper painting. — New York SunWith authority and a strange grace, Dexter has crafted a powerful true portrait of the underbelly of the American Dream. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Lovers of fine writing ought to give a serious consideration to Pete Dexter’s new book.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer“Paper Trails is a master class in tight, effective writing.” — St. Petersburg Times“The author’s true eye for detail makes for easy reading.” — Kirkus Reviews“Laugh-out-loud stories…Ideal for... writers and any book lover who appreciates a good story.” — Library Journal“Compact and illuminating…” — Sunday Oregonian“Paper Trails will stir nostalgia for those who remember a time when newspapers prided themselves on cutting loose, colorful writers…” — Columbus Dispatch“A book full of good reading…” — Rocky Mountain News
Paper Valentine
by Brenna YovanoffThe city of Ludlow is gripped by the hottest July on record. The asphalt is melting, the birds are dying, petty crime is on the rise, and someone in Hannah Wagnor's peaceful suburban community is killing girls. For Hannah, the summer is a complicated one. Her best friend Lillian died six months ago, and Hannah just wants her life to go back to normal. But how can things be normal when Lillian's ghost is haunting her bedroom, pushing her to investigate the mysterious string of murders? Hannah's just trying to understand why her friend self-destructed, and where she fits now that Lillian isn't there to save her a place among the social elite. And she must stop thinking about Finny Boone, the big, enigmatic delinquent whose main hobbies seem to include petty larceny and surprising acts of kindness. With the entire city in a panic, Hannah soon finds herself drawn into a world of ghost girls and horrifying secrets. She realizes that only by confronting the Valentine Killer will she be able move on with her life--and it's up to her to put together the pieces before he strikes again. Paper Valentine is a hauntingly poetic tale of love and death by the New York Times bestselling author of The Replacement and The Space Between.
Paper Wedding, Best-Friend Bride: A Friends-To-Lovers Romance
by Sheri WhitefeatherTo adopt a child, best friends conveniently tie the knot. But will they inconveniently fall in love? Since they were young, tech mogul Max Marquez and socialite Lizzie McQueen have always agreed on one thing: they're just friends! But fate has thrown them a curveball in the form of a lovable orphan who needs a good home. To adopt the little boy, they must marry. And to marry, they must face the unthinkable: sharing a bedroom! Will they discover that their friendship is a facade for a deeper attraction, long denied, causing their arrangement to spin right off its axis? Paper Wedding, Best-Friend Bride is part of the Billionaire Brothers Club series.
Papi
by J. P. BarnabyKyle Lang just got out of a marriage that lasted too goddamned long. He knew when he married her that he shouldn't have. For the last few years, he's been haunted by daydreams of the perfect feel of another man's skin. The problem is, the bar scene isn't working so well for him. When Kyle picks up Jesse, an eighteen-year-old illegal who turns tricks for cash, he finally finds something to scratch that desperate itch. For Jesse, who is only gay-for-pay to support his sister, it's the first time he's ever been aroused by another man's touch. The consequences will change his whole world.A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
Un paquete especial para Valentine
by Sharon Kleve Alba PérezEl marido de Vickie le ha quitado a su perro, ha vaciado su cuenta bancaria y ha huido con su secretaria. Lo único que le ha dejado es la factura de su coche y un mal sabor de boca. Tras un buen beso, Jake conoce un poco más a Vickie, y ahora no puede saciarse de ella. Después de estar haciendo entregas durante todo el día, está más que ansioso por que Vickie desenvuelva su paquete.
Para la eternidad
by Alexandra García Galván Charles Sheehan-MilesDylan Paris es un chico de la clase trabajadora de Georgia. Dispuesto a asentar cabeza, Dylan se encuentra impresionado al ser seleccionado para un programa de intercambio extranjero de seis semanas a Israel. Alex Thompson es la hija de un rico embajador estadounidense y es parte de la alta sociedad de San Francisco y está cansada de las restricciones y las expectativas en su vida, por lo que pasar un tiempo del otro lado del mundo es la oportunidad para explorar nuevas identidades. Lo último que los dos querían o necesitaban era enamorarse. Sobre la serie de Las Hermanas Thompson Para la eternidad es una novela complementaria de la serie de Las Hermanas Thompson y se puede leer de manera independiente. El orden cronológico va de la siguiente manera: Las Hermanas Thompson Una canción para Julia - 2002 Sólo recuerda respirar - 2012 *The Last Hour - 2013 Las Hermanas Thompson - Rachel's Peril *Girl of Lies - 2014 *Girl of Rage - 2014 *Girl of Vengeance - 2014 Novelas derivadas *Falling Stars - 2013 Para la eternidad - 2007 *Aún no disponibles en español
Para las amantes de la regencia (Pack con: Una mañana en el Támesis | Dulce enemistad | Destello azul)
by Varios AutoresLlega lo que todas las amantes de la novela romántica de regencia esperaban. Un pack con las mejores novelas de época de Selecta para viajar y enamorarte en la Inglaterra del siglo XIX. Una mañana en el Támesis, Díaz de Tuesta James Keeling, duque de Gysforth, ha hecho una apuesta con sus amigos, en Brooks's: dará un paseo matinal en barca por el Támesis con una dama totalmente desconocida, alguien a quien no haya visto jamás, y con la que no haya hablado nunca. Lady Bethany Howland, hija del antiguo conde de Saxonshare, sabe que está abocada a la ruina más completa. Su primo y tutor está dilapidando la fortuna familiar con su enfermiza afición al juego y la mala vida, y ella no tiene modo de impedirlo. Atrapada por los convencionalismos de la sociedad en la que vive, su única ilusión es el romántico enamoramiento que siente por el duque de Gysforth, al que solo ha visto de lejos... El hombre que, una mañana en el Támesis, le romperá el corazón. --------------------------- Dulce enemistad, Eva Benavídez Lady Elizabeth Albrigth está de vuelta en Londres después de haber crecido en Francia tras el fallecimiento de su madre. Recién presentada en sociedad, su padre, el marqués de Arden, espera que consiga un buen matrimonio. Sin embargo, ella no tiene intención de elegir un esposo, ni mucho menos de casarse. Lord Nicholas Bladeston, duque de Stanton, es famoso por ser un soltero empedernido. Resuelto a mantenerse lejos de los bailes y eventos sociales, evita madres casamenteras y debutantes vírgenes. Pero cuando un asesino comienza a cobrarse victimas aristocráticas, le es asignada una misión real: deberá aventurarse en los salones londinenses para intentar descubrir al homicida y posible traidor al rey, y así frustrar sus planes. --------------------------- Destello azul, Ivette Chardis June, hija del conde de Belford, y Elric Glover, ladrón y estafador, criado en los bajos fondos de Londres, se conocen durante la peor noche de sus vidas. Los dos son testigos del asesinato del conde que esconde una joya de gran valor: el diamante azul. El mismo que llevó Maria Antonieta antes de morir guillotinada. Deciden asociarse para buscar el diamante, y lo que en principio solo se trataba de formar equipo queda en entredicho cuando sus vidas se entrelazan como los hilos de una telaraña.
Para outro lugar
by Lauren MarieUm homem, em 2008, cai 48 andares de um edifício em Seattle e acorda em 1815 na Inglaterra. Uma mulher, em 1815 na Inglaterra, observa uma estrela brilhante cair do céu. Ela viaja para o futuro, mas não pode ficar devido à falta de imunidade às doenças do século XXI. Michael Drury e Emma Wallace se apaixonaram, mas estão divididos entre dois mundos. Ele tem família no século 21. E ela quer ficar com ele, mas continua adoecendo muito rápido. Separados por quase 200 anos, o amor deles será capaz de existir na mesma época?
Para que no me olvides
by Marcela SerranoLa historia sitúa a Blanca, a punto de cumplir los cuarenta años, en el Santiago de la transición a la democracia. Ella es una fiel exponente del Chile intocado, que se ve confrontada, a través de su cuñada Sofía y de Victoria, hija de un detenido desaparecido, al otro Chile, aquel que fue brutalmente herido en los años de la dictadura. La infidelidad aparece como el punto de inflexión, el quiebre rotundo, que derrumba su mundo de aparente seguridad, el momento en que Blanca se ha sentido más cerca de Dios. El universo profundo de las mujeres y las diferentes formas en que el amor y la amistad irrumpen para vivificarlo son los ejes de esta novela que emerge de la pluma de Marcela Serrano, demostrando una vez más su forma aguda de observar y penetrar el alma de las mujeres actuales.