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Painting the Sky with Love: A Celebration of Love and Community
by Mary E. HaqueA child flings open her arms to the sky, “painting it” with love. Hearts cascade and float and bounce down, while at the same time, people looking up at the sky open their hearts. This surreal, glorious expansiveness tapers down to tiny moments of love and kindness.Painting the Sky with Love is bursting with joy. Radiant art from Tatiana Gardel fills the pages, and hearts will be lifted as each page is turned.In a world that often feels heavily weighed down by hate, this celebratory embrace of love and tenderness can offer some welcome warmth.
Pair of Kings, Ace High
by Feral SephrianSequel to Ace of HeartsAsexual Blake and his pansexual boyfriend Felix have become the off-screen power couple at Wild Card Studios. However, despite all the work Felix does as an actor for the adult film company and all the intimacy he gets at home, Blake senses there’s something missing in Felix’s life.Unable to properly give his boyfriend what he needs, Blake encourages Felix to reach out to Rami, a fan of Felix’s they both find attractive, and offer him a night none of them will forget. Rami is hesitant because of Felix’s relationship status, Felix is worried porn acting has made him an awkward lover, and Blake is struggling with news from his cousin that could drastically change his future with Felix.Regardless, Blake is determined to ensure everyone has a good time, even if that means he has to get involved ... in more ways than one.
A Pair of Patient Lovers
by William Dean HowellsWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. Nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters", he was particularly known for his tenure as editor of the Atlantic Monthly as well as his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day", and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria.
The Pairing
by Casey McQuistonIn #1 New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they're over each other—except they're definitely not.Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other's lives once and for all.Time apart has done them good. Theo has found confidence as a hustling bartender by night and aspiring sommelier by day, with a long roster of casual lovers. Kit, who never returned to America, graduated as the reigning sex god of his pastry school class and now bakes at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. Sure, nothing really compares to what they had, and life stretches out long and lonely ahead of them, but—yeah. It's in the past.All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire. Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately.It's not until they board the tour bus that they discover they've both accidentally had the exact same idea, and now they're trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views, luscious flavors, and the most romantic cities of France, Spain, and Italy. It's fine. There's nothing left between them. So much nothing that, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is totally game. And why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition?But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can't have.
Pairing Off
by Elizabeth HarmonAmerican figure skater Carrie Parker's Winter Games dreams were dashed when her philandering partner caused one of the greatest scandals in skating history. Blacklisted from competing in the United States, her career is over...until she receives a mysterious invitation and is paired with the most infuriating, talented--and handsome--skater she's ever met.Russian champion Anton Belikov knows sacrifice. He gave up a normal life and any hope of a meaningful relationship to pursue his dream. And he's come close--with a silver medal already under his belt, the next stop is the gold. All he needs is a partner. While he's never forgotten the young American skater he seduced one long-ago night in Amsterdam, he never expected to be confronted with their past...never mind share the ice with her.When what starts as a publicity stunt grows into something real, Carrie and Anton's partnership will test their loyalties to family, country and each other. With only a few months to train for the competition of a lifetime, can they master technique and their emotions, or will they lose their footing and fall victim to the heartaches of their pasts?96,000 words
El país de las mariposas
by Nerea RiescoUna conmovedora historia de amor interracial a caballo entre la España del siglo XVI y el Nuevo Mundo. Mariana llegó al mundo un jueves de mercado en Medina de Rioseco. Su infancia transcurrió, tranquila y sosegada, entre las paredes de la casona familiar, los juegos con su amigo Alfonso y las rencillas con su hermano Rodrigo, un chico cruel y pendenciero que cambiará irremediablemente el destino de su hermana al proponer su mano al hijo del virrey de España. Así comienza una aventura en la que Mariana será testigo directo de la colonización de América y la progresiva destrucción de una cultura. Rodeada de frondosas selvas y exóticas mariposas, conocerá también el amor, un amor profundo y tolerante que tocará su alma, transformará su corazón y la acompañará para siempre. Reseña:«Una novela interesante y bien trabada, cuya técnica y color han merecido con justicia el IX Premio de Novela Ateneo Joven. Y una autora, Nerea Riesco, que domina el oficio narrativo y dará que hablar en el futuro inmediato.»Juan Bolea
El país de las mariposas
by Nerea RiescoMariana llegó al mundo un jueves de mercado en Medina de Rioseco. Su infancia transcurrió, tranquila y sosegada, entre las paredes de la casona familiar, los juegos con su amigo Alfonso y las rencillas con su hermano Rodrigo, un chico cruel y pendenciero que cambiará irremediablemente el destino de su hermana al proponer su mano al hijo del virrey de España. Así comienza una aventura en la que Mariana será testigo directo de la colonización de América y la progresiva destrucción de una cultura. Rodeada de frondosas selvas y exóticas mariposas, conocerá también el amor, un amor profundo y tolerante que tocará su alma, transformará su corazón y la acompañará para siempre. «Una novela interesante y bien trabada, cuya técnica y color han merecido con justicia el IX Premio de Novela Ateneo Joven. Y una autora, Nerea Riesco, que domina el oficio narrativo y dará que hablar en el futuro inmediato.»Juan Bolea
Paisagem
by Celso Fernando Xavier Gomes Corrêa dos Santos Philip G Henley"Amor, apostas e arte em um romance contemporâneo" Ela é uma assistente pessoal que sonha em administrar a sua própria galeria. Ele é um técnico de TI que está apostando e perdendo tudo o que ele quer. Eles se conhecem e se apaixonam. A relação deles é ameaçada por infindáveis apostas até mesmo enquanto eles compartilham o amor pela pintura.
Paisaje
by Philip G HenleyAmor, juego y arte en un romance contemporáneo Ella es una asistente personal que sueña con tener su propia galería de arte. Él es un técnico en tecnología informática que apuesta por todo lo que quiere. Se conocen y se enamoran. Su relación se ve amenazada por apuestas infinitas incluso cuando comparten su amor por la pintura.
Paixão de meia-noite
by Simona LiubicichChastity Berenson, uma nobre inglesa em decadência após o suicídio do seu pai, encontra trabalho como governanta da jovem filha do conde Radu Dragan Basarab, na Transilvânia. Uma terra de inquestionável beleza, mas que esconde segredos e lendas grotescas, perigos que a jovem inglesa está inexoravelmente enfretnado junto com a atração que sente em relação ao conde, uma figura enigmática com um charme ambíguo. O fogo da paixão brilha, mas naquelas chamas Chastity poderia queimar para sempre ...
A Paixão dos Tweedie
by Helen Susan SwiftNo final do século XVI, a Escócia está dividida pela guerra. Jeannie Tweedie, do Vale do Lethan, está prometida a Robert Ferguson, um homem que os outros não acreditam ser digno dela. Quando Jeannie é sequestrada pelo misterioso Yorling, Jeannie e Robert são forçados a decidir onde o seu futuro está... e com quem. Ao longo de aventuras em lugares históricos nas terras fronteiriças da Escócia, Jeannie está dividida entre dois homens. Mas quem será o seu escolhido, e ela virá a descobrir a sua paixão dos Tweedie?
Paixão Inebriante
by Felicia Tatum Isabel CorreiaAcompanhem a viagem da Korah e do Dane através da Coletânea Paixão Inebriante, enquanto eles combatem os demónios de cada um, no caminho até à descoberta do seu amor um pelo outro. Korah Daniels é uma estudante universitária de dezanove anos, que ainda está a lidar com o rescaldo do fim de uma relação abusiva. Depois de baixar as suas defesas, ela conhece um rapaz sexy durante uma festa de Halloween, mas rapidamenete se apercebe que o seu passado não desaparecera há muito tempo, tal como desejara. Será ela capaz de escapar ao seu agressor? Irá ela continuar a guardar ciosamente o seu coração, ou irá o misterioso Zorro conseguir encontrar uma forma de lá entrar? Dane Davidson é a imagem do playboy, nunca ficando com ninguém mais do que uma noite. Quando encontra a Olhos de Anjo, descobre que, afinal, o seu coração não estava tão trancado como imaginava. Quanto mais a conhece, mais a deseja. e mais a quer proteger. Será Korah aquela que o irá fazer querer mudar? As cinco novelas que fazem parte de Paixão Inebriante irão fazer-vos acompanhar Dane e Korah, enquanto eles enfrentam as respostas às maiores questões das suas vidas.
Paixão inesperada
by Jill Blake Andreia BarbozaQuando o irmão mais velho da sua melhor amiga lhe oferece uma oportunidade de trabalho, como a mãe solteira Eva Landry pode resistir ao que parece ser a maior aventura da sua vida? Eva sempre agiu de forma precavida... e onde isso a levou? Traída por seu marido, criando seu filho sozinha, e lutando para segurar o que resta em sua vida, a última coisa que ela precisa é de outro homem mulherengo. Max vive em busca de aventura... até que ele sofre um acidente. Enquanto se recupera de seus ferimentos, ele descobre que a maior aventura de sua vida pode estar mais perto do que imaginava: na forma de Eva, a melhor amiga de sua irmã mais nova. O problema? Convencer Eva a arriscar tudo... por essa Paixão Irresistível.
Paixão Inevitável
by Deborah FasolaTenho medo dele, mas o desejo com todas as minhas forças. Desejo-a como nunca desejei qualquer outra. Ele é medo e perigo. Ela inocência e pecado. Ele nunca será meu. Ela me pertence. Lydia Gale sonha com luxo e fama, assim, quando se mudou para Los Angeles, decidiu fazer um trato consigo mesma se transformando na falsa namorada de um famoso ator de Hollywood. Quando começa a faltar atenção da parte dele, Lydia o ameaça de revelar o segredo aos jornais, manchando, assim, sua reputação com um escândalo de dimensões inimagináveis. Enviada, assim, a uma festa representando o namorado, conhecerá Max, um homem tanto atraente quanto perigoso, que a salvará daquela noite louca, tornando-a inesquecível. Max entrará com força na vida de Lydia, e, por mais que tente escapar, se encontrará envolvida, se sentindo atraída, por um estranho motivo, por aquele mundo fantástico e incerto. Max e Lydia aprenderão a se conhecerem e a curarem seu vazio interior, mas, acima de tudo, aprenderão a amar. Um sociopata. Uma garota ambiciosa. Um crime. Um círculo vicioso de mentiras. E um sonho de amor.
Paixão na Charneca: Um Romance Gótico de Mistério
by Emmanuelle De MaupassantUm homem torturado por lembranças brutais. Uma mulher determinada a salvaguardar a própria liberdade. Após mais de vinte anos em exílio, Mallon de Wolfe — formidável, lindo, e com uma pedra de gelo onde deveria ter um coração, está de volta a Dartmoor. Um lugar vasto, estéril e perigoso. Um lugar em que segredos se recusam a se manter enterrados. Mallon jurou superar as traições da juventude, mas encontra um novo perigo quando sente crescer a atração que sente pela misteriosa Condessa Rosseline. Assombrada por escândalos e por sua origem, a Condessa recém-enviuvada não tem escrúpulos. Ela precisa de um marido capaz de assegurar seu status mesmo que através de mentiras e manipulação. Será que o desejo de Mallon por ela é demasiado intoxicante para ser negado, não importa a que custo, e será que ambos serão capazes de escapar do abraço venenosos de seus passados? “Paixão na Charneca” é um romance gótico, sensual e sombrio.
The Pajama Game
by Eugenie Seifer OlsonWhen Moxie Brecker chose her kicky nickname back in college, it suited her perfectly. But now she feels it's one big misnomer. After graduation, she set out to command her own seventh-grade science class and was stunned to find the job too challenging. She didn't have the energy necessary to get a roomful of pre-teens excited about atoms, and she never felt like herself, so she handed in her chalk and lesson plans. Stumped about where to turn next, she followed the advice of her best friend Gerard and took a job folding underthings at the chain lingerie store in the mall.She's got plenty at home to distract her, including her neighbor, Steven Tyler (no, not that Stephen Tyler) and the kindly septuagenarian Joe, who runs the joke shop downstairs, but she spends her days languishing in the store. Though she feels tired and just out of it physically, she still gets bored steaming peignoir sets, protecting the thong table from shoplifters, and readjusting bras straps for hours on end. Maybe that's why, when a handsome guy named Allan starts hanging around the store for little chats, Moxie sees hope on the horizon. Maybe, just maybe, her employee discount won't go to waste for much longer…
Pakt des Blutes (Partnership in Blood #2)
by Ariel Tachna Anna DoeFortsetzung zu Allianz des BlutesBuch 2 in der Serie - BlutspartnerschaftMagier und Vampire haben eine Allianz geschmiedet, die auf Partnerschaften des Blutes und der Magie gründet. Sie hoffen, damit dem Krieg gegen die dunklen Magier eine entscheidende Wendung geben zu können. Einige Partnerschaften sind ebenso erfolgreich, wie die zwischen Alain Magnier und Orlando St. Clair. Auf andere trifft das nicht zu. Es kommt zu Streit, Vorwürfen und sogar offener Feindschaft zwischen den Partnern, obwohl sie durch ein gemeinsames Ziel verbunden sind. Thierry Dumont ist entschlossen, dem Beispiel seines besten Freundes Alain zu folgen. Er ist mit dem Vampir Sebastien Noyer eine Partnerschaft eingegangen. Obwohl er sich, so kurz nach dem gewaltsamen Tod seiner Frau, in der Nähe des Vampirs - eines Mannes - unbehaglich fühlt. Aber sie stellen fest, dass ihre gemeinsame Verzweiflung die beste Voraussetzung ist, um einen Bund zu schließen. Thierry und Sebastien stellen den Schutz ihres Partners über alles und unterstützen sich vorbehaltlos. Durch die Erfolge der Allianz bestärkt, beschließen das Oberhaupt der Magier und der Chef de la Cour der Vampire, ihr neues Bündnis der Öffentlichkeit bekannt zu machen. Sie erhoffen sich dadurch zusätzliche Unterstützung in ihrem Kampf gegen die dunklen Magier, die das Leben auf der Erde in seiner bisherigen Form zu vernichten drohen. Aber die Allianz erleidet auch Rückschläge, denn die Partnerschaften bringen nicht nur Vorteile mit sich, sondern gefährden auch das magische Gleichgewicht der Erde. Und diese Gefahr könnte sich als größer erweisen, als der Krieg selbst.
Pa'l mal de amores
by Viktoria YocarriUna novela ambientada en un México en el que las tradiciones y el machismo forman parte de la vida cotidiana de las mujeres. La historia de una mujer que tendrá que hacer frente a muchos obstáculos para encontrar la felicidad. María Joaquina Ontiveros lleva en la sangre la herencia de las raíces culturales de su tierra, que se entrelazan con la tradición de elaborar el mejor mezcal y la gente que lo produce. Para ella, la magia que resulta en cada beso posee un espíritu, una esencia que llevar a degustar con el paladar y la mente. A pesar de su larga relación con Rodolfo Márquez, no cultiva ilusión respecto al matrimonio. Lo acepta como una formalidad más, para quienes ya han comprometido su futuro. Sin embargo, conocer a Francesco Bosta se convierte en una complicación que no ha previsto, pues supone la posibilidad de tener una vida personal, de ser dueña de su deseo. Poco a poco, y acaso sin darse cuenta, los días inigualables al lado de Francesco amenazan con alejar a María Joaquina de las calles de su infancia, de oír el dulce acento de su gente y de la virginidad que tanto ha preservado con Rodolfo. Pero ¿cuánto tiempo pasará antes de que las nostalgias afecten su relación? Bien que mal, la ausencia es tan adversa como el tiempo. Seguir al lado de Francesco, supone que ya puede irse despidiendo de su país, de su familia, de su pasado e incluso de sus sueños.
Palabra de escocés
by Nieves HidalgoUn enigma. Un asesino. Dos pasiones. Un romance en tierras escocesas. La nueva novela de Nieves Hidalgo. Lady Clementina Mason, para hacerse cargo de la herencia de su tía, se ve obligada a viajar a Escocia y alojarse en Ness Tower, el hogar de los McKenna. El del hombre que le hizo una proposición por completo indecente, que no ha olvidado. Y la rivalidad entre ambos, surgida cuando se conocieron, se incrementa al volver a encontrarse. Sean McKenna está centrado en un proyecto para el que necesita dinero y lady Tina es una rica heredera. Sin embargo, no quiere saber nada de Inglaterra desde que fue torturado, acusado de un crimen que no cometió, y ella es inglesa por los cuatro costados. A pesar de intentar impedirlo, no puede remediar sentirse cada vez más atraído por esa mujer que se le enfrenta a cada paso. Tina no está dispuestaa dejarse humillar de nuevo por el escocés, pero su estancia en Ness Tower le permite conocer de cerca a unas personas a las que acabará queriendo. Y darse cuenta de que Sean no es tan odioso como creía. Un enigma. Un asesino dispuesto a volver a matar. Dos pasiones enfrentadas. Un romance en tierras escocesas.
Palabra de inglés: La vida de Samuel Lafone
by Mercedes VigilEn 1824 Carlos Federico Lecor, Vizconde de la Laguna, procura imponer elorden en la recién creada Provincia Cisplatina, sin poder imaginar quecaerá víctima del embrujo de una hermosa y enigmática gitana quien lerobará el corazón. ¡Mort aux hérétiques! Todas las noches Samuel Lafone se despertaba con la misma pesadilla. La persecución a los protestantes signó a su familia, que debió huir a Inglaterra. Samuel miraba desde el puerto de Liverpool y sabía que del otro lado del inmenso océano estaba su destino. Intuía que era el camino que Dios le indicaba, como forma de conseguir la universal libertad de cultos. Recaló en Buenos Aires pero la inestabilidad política y la persecución religiosa que vivió en carne propia lo llevaron a instalarse en Montevideo, donde terminó fundando el primer templo anglicano de la América hispana. Fue finalmente su habilidad para los negocios la que pudo más que los moralismos y las intrigas políticas. Samuel Lafone se convirtió en leyenda viviente de intramuros, pues todo lo que tocaba se convertía en oro. La construcción de la rambla portuaria, saladeros, molinos, la propiedad de infinitas tierras, la frenética actividad mercantil que lo llevó hasta la Lafonia en las Islas Falkland y a comprar la isla Gorriti por monedas# La vida de este indómito inglés en el Río de la Plata no da tregua y desgrana esta novela intensa, que recorrerá los entretelones de una sociedad naciente que se hizo al cincel de los gringos.
Palace Dog
by R. E. NelsonIn April 1975, as the government in Saigon is falling, Michael Andrews prepares to make his way back to Vietnam to find the love he was forced to leave. But Michael's journey begins four years earlier. He joins the Air Force to keep out of the Army and out of Vietnam, but his first assignment is teaching English in Saigon to members of the Vietnamese military in an Army program called Palace Dog. As an artist, and a man, before his time in Vietnam, Michael found life lonely and unsatisfying. In the midst of war, Michael searches for direction and meaning. He ultimately finds love and hope with Thao, a young Vietnamese art student, only to have their already uncertain future wrenched from them when he is pulled out of the country. For Michael, his return in 1975 is inevitable and without question, though the outcome he hopes for is anything but assured. 2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention
The Palace Dressmaker: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking love story set against the backdrop of the Crown
by Jade BeerA royal princess. A dress lost for decades. A love story waiting to be uncovered...London, 1988: Meredith has landed her dream job at London's most prestigious fashion house, creating beautiful gowns adorned with intricate beads and embroidery. But now Meredith is about to create a dress like no other for the most famous woman in the world: Diana, Princess of Wales.As Meredith pours her heart into this career-defining dress, she works under the handsome and exacting William in the workroom.William, and this commission, could end up changing her life in more ways than one...New York, 1997: The red carpet has been rolled out on Park Avenue for the auction of Princess Diana's dresses for charity. Of the eighty items listed for sale, only seventy-nine will sell.Because dress Number 19 is missing...England, 2018: Jayne has met all the neighbours in her new building bar one: Mrs Chalis on the first floor. When she finally meets Meredith Chalis in the hallway, she is taken aback by how upset she seems and offers her help. Entering her home, Jayne immediately knows something is very wrong. The house is in complete disarray and there is no sign of Meredith's husband.But then Jayne sees the most beautiful evening dress thrown over a chair and reads the note laid beside it.Jayne realises that Meredith has an incredible story to tell... and only she can help uncover it...
The Palace Dressmaker: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking love story set against the backdrop of the Crown
by Jade Beer'A breathtaking tapestry of past and present, intertwining the lives of two remarkable women in a story that's both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. The sense of discovery and the rich historical details make it an unforgettable read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Missing The Crown? This glamorous love story will fill that space in your life' Adele Parks'A must read... Spot on with Diana's wardrobe history and I enjoyed googling many of the outfits' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A royal princess. A dress lost for decades. A love story waiting to be uncovered... London, 1988: Meredith has landed her dream job at London's most prestigious fashion house, creating beautiful gowns adorned with intricate beads and embroidery. But now Meredith is about to create a dress like no other for the most famous woman in the world: Diana, Princess of Wales. As Meredith pours her heart into this career-defining dress, she works under the handsome and exacting William in the workroom. William, and this commission, could end up changing her life in more ways than one... New York, 1997: The red carpet has been rolled out on Park Avenue for the auction of Princess Diana's dresses for charity. Of the eighty items listed for sale, only seventy-nine will sell. Because dress Number 19 is missing... England, 2018: Jayne has met all the neighbours in her new building bar one: Mrs Chalis on the first floor. When she finally meets Meredith Chalis in the hallway, she is taken aback by how upset she seems and offers her help. Entering her home, Jayne immediately knows something is very wrong. The house is in complete disarray and there is no sign of Meredith's husband. But then Jayne sees the most beautiful evening dress thrown over a chair and reads the note laid beside it. Jayne realises that Meredith has an incredible story to tell... and only she can help uncover it... A sweeping, heartbreaking and inspiring story of a princess, the power of fashion and the importance of love. Perfect for fans of The Crown, The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo and The Royal Librarian.Everyone is falling in love with The Palace Dressmaker: 'Oh how I loved this book... As a dressmaker I really did enjoy the life inside the atelier and the story... Mixing fiction with a little true life was for me as a reader a joy... An amazing tale and a fabulous read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gorgeous . . . There are fabulous frocks and sumptuous descriptions, but also emotional depth, friendship and romance. It's glamorous, heartwarming and poignant, with a fascinating backdrop for anyone interested in fashion and royalty. A real page-turner - both escapist and satisfying, as all good books should be' Veronica Henry, bestselling author of Thirty Days in Paris'A phenomenal book. The characters are fantastic, the story is great. I will highly recommend this book to anyone who loves dual timelines' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A wonderful insight into the worlds of dressmaking, royalty, and friendship across generations. I loved it.' Jessica Fellowes, international bestselling author of The World of Downton Abbey'Such a lovely and heartfelt read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A sweet, but heartbreaking read... one that you will not want to put down... Each one of the characters is so lovely and ones you would hope to encounter in your life' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Readers who like historical fiction with multiple timelines will be drawn to this one' Booklist
Palace Ghosts
by Becky BlackWhen evidence emerges hinting that a long lost starship wasn’t destroyed after all, Ishir Jha has to investigate. His father sent the last desperate message from the ship before it was lost in a battle with pirates. Ish must learn the truth, even if he has to do it alone.But his husband Finn Moran isn’t going to let him run off alone and get killed in the outer system, where the influence of the Li pirate empire is spreading again, this time under the command of the daughter of the warlord who once terrorized the colonies and the ships that plied their trade there. But Li Xhing doesn’t want to terrorize. She wants to rule.When Finn and Ishir end up as prisoners at Li’s stronghold, The Red Palace, Finn appears ready to accept a recruitment offer to join their captor’s ranks, since the other alternative is a life of slavery. Ishir can only wonder if his husband is losing his mind.But thanks to Finn, plans are being laid elsewhere, to breach the Red Palace’s impenetrable defensive barrier. One that only a few people can navigate, all of them ready to die before giving up the secret. The plans will change the destiny of the whole outer system and set Finn and Ishir onto a whole new path.
The Palace Girls: The captivating historical romance featuring royal drama and forbidden love
by Emma RoyalDiscover the captivating historical fiction novel packed full of drama, forbidden love, and secrets from below the royal stairs, perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey.'An engrossing, emotional read' Betty Walker, author of WW2 historical fiction saga series The Cornish Girls‘A treasure trove of fascinating historical detail' Lesley Eames, bestselling author of WW2 saga series The Wartime Bookshop'Five stars!' Norma Curtis, author of The Coronation PartyBuckingham Palace, 1951The nation is on the road to recovery after World War Two, and so is Milly Hendry.When her parents were killed in the Blitz, she was taken in by her aunt who works in the prestigious Royal Army of Cleaners. Buckingham Palace has since become like home to Milly, and the people she works with like family.Though tensions in the palace are rising as the King's health is declining, the staff gather below-stairs to celebrate Milly's 21st birthday.But her day quickly takes a turn when some unexpected post arrives.Could a letter containing secrets from the past change Milly's whole future?Praise for The Palace Girls:'Breathtaking, richly atmospheric, and totally immersive' Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author‘A clever, pertinent and enjoyable read’ Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls Series‘Intriguingly romantic’ Peterborough Review‘Downtown fans will enjoy this well-crafted novel’ Choice Magazine