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Ricordi quando...
by T. TorrestAl liceo cattolico che frequenta Layla Warren, Trip Wiley era solo il ragazzo nuovo e molto carino. Anni dopo, guarda caso, è il prodotto migliore di Hollywood. Ricordi quando... Anni prima di apparire sugli schermi cinematografici di tutto il mondo, Trip Wiley si poteva vedere seduto al banco dietro di me al liceo. Questo accadeva nel 1990, e riporto l’anno solo per evitare di confondervi quando farò riferimento a capelli lunghi e pantaloni elasticizzati. Anche se, a pensarci bene, vengo dal New Jersey, e può bastare come spiegazione. Eravamo ragazzi allora, in quei tempi lontani, quando nessuno, compreso lui, avrebbe mai immaginato che sarebbe diventato il prodotto di Hollywood che è oggi. Penso che sia inutile che vi dica chi è Trip Wiley. Tuttavia, nel remoto caso in cui abbiate vissuto in una caverna negli ultimi dieci anni, vi basti sapere che al giorno d’oggi è l’attore che si trova in cima alla lista dei desideri di qualsiasi direttore di casting. Ha un talento incredibile ed è bello da impazzire, una combinazione che lo ha reso molto ricco, famoso e desiderabile. Non solo per i direttori di casting. Non posso confermare nessuno dei pettegolezzi sui suoi primi anni a Tinseltown, ma in base a quanto sapevo della sua vita prima che diventasse famoso, posso dire che il concetto delle Ragazze-che-si-gettano-ai-suoi-piedi non è nuovo. Io lo so bene. Ero una di loro. E la mia vita non è stata la stessa da allora. Ricordi quando... è il primo libro di una trilogia sentimentale per adolescenti che si svolge fra il 1990 e il 1991. Vi riporterà indietro a quel tempo in cui il mondo reale non aveva ancora preso il sopravvento, a quel limbo fra l’adolescenza e l’età adulta, all’esperienza dell’aggrapparsi al passato mentre si cerca di capire come sarà il futuro. Con un romanticismo da spezzare il cuore, scene d’amore appassionate e divertenti riferimenti agli ann
Ricordi quando... 2
by T. Torrest“Avete presente quando la vostra cotta del liceo da grande diventa una star del cinema super famosa? Ok, voi forse no, ma io sì.” ~Layla Warren Al liceo, la fanbase di Trip Wiley comprendeva solo gli abitanti del piccolo sobborgo di Norman, nel New Jersey. Dieci anni dopo, tutto questo sta per cambiare. Nell'estate del 2000, Layla Warren si gode la sua carriera di giornalista a New York (be’, più o meno), mentre Trip passa la maggior parte del suo tempo a tenere in pugno Hollywood. Nei giorni che precedono quello che per lui si rivelerà una successo trionfale, si troveranno di fronte a scelte che cambieranno la loro vita. . Ricordi quando... 2 è il secondo libro di una trilogia romantica New Adult. Vi riporterà indietro a quel periodo esuberante e tumultuoso della vita che sono i vent'anni, quando si fa fatica a capire quale sia il proprio posto nel mondo, la persona che si deve essere...e la persona con cui si è destinati stare.
Ricordi quando... 3: Il finale
by T. Torrest"Avevo trascorso troppo tempo nel limbo. Era il momento di rimettere in atto il Piano California.” ~Layla Warren Sono innamorata di Trip Wiley da quando avevo sedici anni Già. Quel Trip Wiley. Attore da Premio Oscar, noto filantropo, secondo People l’Uomo più sexy del mondo per due anni di seguito… Esatto. Non sono una fan ossessionata e delirante. Si dà il caso che fosse il mio ragazzo al liceo, nel 1991. Negli anni successivi, è semplicemente diventato Quello che è andato via. Sembra proprio che non siamo riusciti a raggiungere la stessa lunghezza d’onda allo stesso tempo. Il nostro tempismo forse ha fatto schifo, ma i sentimenti erano già stati confermati. Anni fa. O almeno i suoi. Non sa che avevo scelto di ricambiare il suo amore. Devo mettere a posto le cose. E devo farlo adesso. Ricordi quando... 3 è il terzo e ultimo libro della Trilogia Ricordi. È una storia che parla di cogliere le opportunità e seguire il proprio cuore… Consapevoli che a volte, si deve solo imparare a mollare la presa. **Rivolto a un pubblico maggiorenne a causa del linguaggio spinto e di scene di sesso esplicito.**
Ricostruire l'amore: Il libro della famiglia Bennett, secondo volume (La famiglia Bennett, Vol. 2 #1)
by Amylynn BrightCinque anni fa, la vorticosa storia d'amore di Lee Bennett con Candace Claesson si interruppe bruscamente, allo stesso modo in cui era iniziata, e proprio quando lui aveva più bisogno di lei. Da quel momento, Lee ha messo su un'impresa edile di successo e col duro la voro si è costruito una vita piena di soddisfazioni, benché solitaria. Quando viene assunto per costruire la nuova clinica veterinaria di Candace, Lee la trova irresistibile come sempre, ma non l'ha mai perdonata e non ha nessuna intenzione di permetterle di spezzargli di nuovo il cuore. Per anni, Candace ha lottato con il rimpianto e il senso di colpa per aver lasciato Lee. A quel tempo, nulla le avrebbe impedito di realizzare il suo sogno di studiare in Scozia e diventare una veterinaria, nemmeno se si fosse innamorata. Erano stati inseparabili per sei mesi, ma una storia così intensa non poteva durare. O almeno così pensava. Ritrovatisi nella loro città natale, né Lee né Candace resistono alla tentazione di riprendere il discorso da dove l'avevano lasciato. Ma con tanti ricordi del passato che si frappongono tra loro, come riusciranno a ricostruire ciò che hanno iniziato tanto tempo fa?
Ridden Hard Series Set
by Allyson LindtAll four books in Allyson Lindt's spicy-sweet, age gap Ridden Hard series.Hard FlipHard PackRiding the WaveDrive Me Wild
Riddle Me Wicked: Riddle Me Wicked (Boys Of The Zodiac Ser.)
by Vivien DeanGunshots waken Ian Tunbridge, an assistant curator of classical antiquities at the British Museum, on his first day on a dig in California. The only way to save his life is to run for it, but luck is not on his side. At least, not until he meets Lucas Arpini, the brash American photographer who seems to have some sort of clue what’s going on. Together, they’re supposed to be the tools in finding an artifact nobody believes is real -- nobody, that is, except Lucas and the man kidnaps them both.Ian doesn’t know what to believe. His colleagues are dead, he’s injured, and he has no choice but to put his faith in a gorgeous stranger. Their escape should lead them straight to the police, but when Lucas shows him pieces of the puzzle they were meant to solve, Ian is too intrigued to walk away. He wants to solve the riddle as badly as Lucas does.Unfortunately, they aren’t the only ones ...
The Riddle of Alabaster Royal: A Regency Novel (The Riddle Saga #1)
by Patricia VeryanCaptain Jack Vespa, an aide-de-camp of Lord Wellington's in the battle against Napoleon, has returned home to convalesce from his rather serious battle wounds. But his parents' home in London is just too hectic, with his society-minded mother hovering and the demands of the social season looming. Expressly against the wishes of both his father and mother, Jack heads to the country to the estate of Alabaster Royal, his inheritance from his Grandmama. It promises to be deserted and a little run-down, but the prospect of some peace and quiet is more than Jack can refuse.But as Jack nears the village of Gallery-on-Tang, everyone he meets gawks in shock at the mention of Alabaster Royal, mutters a few words about the "accursed" place, and refuses to elaborate.When he finally arrives at his estate, the presence of a mysterious and beautiful young woman marks an end to Jack's plans for rest and relaxation. Miss Consuela Jones is the granddaughter of an Italian duchess and the daughter of an English artist who died on the grounds of Alabaster Royal. Consuela thinks that he was murdered and wants Jack to help her find out why...This delightful Regency novel, mixing equal parts suspense and romance, is the latest from Patricia Veryan, "the reigning queen of period romance" (Romantic Times) and it promises to enthrall her many, many fans.
The Riddle of the Deplorable Dandy: A Novel of Georgian England
by Patricia VeryanThe Riddle of the Deplorable Dandy: A Novel of Georgian England by Patricia VeryanElspeth Clayton's family has been living in considerably reduced circumstances, and to improve their finances, her brother Vance becomes a soldier of fortune. His assignments take him to France, where he is caught up in political intrigues. Injured in an attempt to escape a troop of dragoons, he is arrested and held in a French gaol for questioning and probable execution.In an effort to save her beloved brother, Elspeth turns first to his best friend and then to her most devoted suitor, but both are prevented from coming to her aid. Meanwhile, she has unintentionally antagonized Gervaise Valerian, a quick-tempered dandy, much admired in Town, but whom she finds far from enchanting. Valerian has devised a daring plan to smuggle his father, a fugitive from justice, out of England. When his accomplice in the scheme is rendered helpless, he blames Elspeth.Despite their mutual antipathy, they are each desperate to aid their loved ones, and with considerable reluctance they eventually decide to work together. Hunted by authorities on both sides of the Channel and pursued by unknown assassins, their efforts are fraught with danger but they persist with their struggle, in the course of which their feelings for each other undergo a marked change.
The Riddle of the Lost Lover: A Regency Novel (The Riddle Saga #2)
by Patricia VeryanCaptain Jack Vespa, hero of The Riddle of Alabaster Royal, returns in another of Patricia Veryan's delightful Regency tales mixing romance and suspense, in The Riddle of the Lost Lover.Veryan's "Best effort yet" (Publishers Weekly), a spirited Regency mixing romance and mystery
The Riddle Of The Reluctant Rake: A Regency Novel (The Riddle Saga #3)
by Patricia VeryanLieutenant-Colonel Hastings Adair, best friend of Captain Jack Vespa, the dashing hero of Veryan's last two novels, wakes up in the arms of an unwed lady of Quality, scandalizing all of London, and in attempting to right things, runs straight into a government conspiracy... in The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake.
The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service A Penguin Enriched eBook Classic
by Erskine ChildersThe Riddle of the Sands, a work of espionage and military strategy, centers on Davies and Carruthers, a minor official in the Foreign Office, and their suspicion of a German plot to invade England. Navigating a tiny sail boat up a sandbank-ridden waterway, Davies and Carruthers explore the shallow tide beaches and stumble upon a mysterious site rumored to be the place of hidden treasure. Refusing to heed the warnings of a German navy patrol boat, Davies and Carruthers continue on, but the plot thickens as Davies falls in love with the daughter of the supposed mastermind behind the invasion plot.
The Riddle of the Sands
by Erskine ChildersA word about the origin and authorship of this book. In October last (1902), my friend 'Carruthers' visited me in my chambers, and, under a provisional pledge of secrecy, told me frankly the whole of the adventure described in these pages. Till then I had only known as much as the rest of his friends, namely, that he had recently undergone experiences during a yachting cruise with a certain Mr 'Davies' which had left a deep mark on his character and habits. At the end of his narrative- which, from its bearing on studies and speculations of my own, as well as from its intrinsic interest and racy delivery, made a very deep impression on me- he added that the important facts discovered in the course of the cruise had, without a moment's delay, been communicated to the proper authorities, who, after some dignified incredulity, due in part, perhaps, to the pitiful inadequacy of their own secret service, had, he believed, made use of them, to avert a great national danger. I say 'he believed', for though it was beyond question that the danger was averted for the time, it was doubtful whether they had stirred a foot to combat it, the secret discovered being of such a nature that mere suspicion of it on this side was likely to destroy its efficacy. There, however that may be, the matter rested for a while, as, for personal reasons which will be manifest to the reader, he and Mr 'Davies' expressly wished it to rest. But events were driving them to reconsider their decision. These seemed to show that the information wrung with such peril and labour from the German Government, and transmitted so promptly to our own, had had none but the most transitory influence on our policy. Forced to the conclusion that the national security was really being neglected, the two friends now had a mind to make their story public; and it was about this that 'Carruthers' wished for my advice. The great drawback was that an Englishman, bearing an honoured name, was disgracefully implicated, and that unless infinite delicacy were used, innocent persons, and, especially, a young lady, would suffer pain and indignity, if his identity were known. Indeed, troublesome rumours, containing a grain of truth and a mass of falsehood, were already afloat. After weighing both sides of the question, I gave my vote emphatically for publication. The personal drawbacks could, I thought, with tact be neutralized; while, from the public point of view, nothing but good could come from submitting the case to the common sense of the country at large. Publication, there-fore, was agreed upon, and the next point was the form it should take 'Carruthers', with the concurrence of Mr 'Davies', was for a bald exposition of the essential facts, stripped of their warm human envelope. I was strongly against this course, first, because it would aggravate instead of allaying the rumours that were current; secondly, because in such a form the narrative would not carry conviction, and would thus defeat its own end. The persons and the events were indissolubly connected; to evade, abridge, suppress, would be to convey to the reader the idea of a concocted hoax. Indeed, I took bolder ground still, urging that the story should be made as explicit and circumstantial as possible, frankly and honestly for the purpose of entertaining and so of attracting a wide circle of readers. Even anonymity was undesirable. Nevertheless, certain precautions were imperatively needed. [. . . ]
The Riddle of the Shipwrecked Spinster: A Novel of Georgian England
by Patricia VeryanMrs. Regina Stansbury, a woman of high fashion and dwindling fortunes, has just trapped London's most courted bachelor into agreeing to marry her daughter Cordelia. Though young Miss Cordelia Stansbury has admired the handsome and dashing Gervaise Valerian for years, she is mortified by the circumstances of their engagement. Duty bound to obtain her father's consent for this match, Miss Stansbury becomes lost at sea while traveling to meet him in Egypt. But Valerian's hopes for a long and carefree bachelorhood are dashed once again when Miss Stansbury reappears after a year spent shipwrecked on a desert island.Ignoring the Code of Honour, Valerian rescinds his offer of matrimony. To restore the family name, Piers Cranford, a distant cousin of Valerian's, is bullied into proposing to the disgraced young lady. His offer is rudely rejected, but under pressure from his great-uncle General Lord Nugent Cranford, Piers is forced to pursue Miss Stansbury or risk losing his family manor. Piers is reluctant to marry a haughty girl he barely knows, especially now that he has just met a delightfully intriguing young lady named Mary Westerman...His worries are compounded when his estate is plagued with a series of disasters. Are these troubles linked to old foes from the Jacobite Rebellion, or could they be the work of a mysterious bidder, intent on bringing down the value of Muse Manor and buying Piers Cranford's beloved family estate?
The Ride
by Tatiana AmaralWhen I was a little girl, I heard my father say that destiny was a wise old man in short pants, who stood around the corner waiting for you to come over to play a prank on you. For years I thought that this vision of life was the argument my father used to fantasize about his own story. Today I realize that I've never heard anything so wise, true and interesting. After all, who among us can say that one was not a victim of fate at some point on one's road? The same goes for the two people whose story I'm going to tell. It is nothing invented by my head, let alone any dream I had and that I decided to put on paper. It's the true story of a couple, told by the best friend of a cousin of my second cousin's neighbor's ex-girlfriend. No. This is not another love story. This is the purest story about how life and destiny duel to bring reality as close as possible to fantasy. And it's not that every day fantasy comes closer to our reality?
Ride: Awakening (Puca Mates #1)
by A. C. JamesHe gave her one helluva ride…Felicity Forrest has the perfect job as an investigative blogger for Everyday Supernatural. This curvy girl gets sent to the Aran Islands to find out whether a púca shape shifter is responsible for the strange accidents haunting a construction site. Niall O’Leary is tall, broody, and totally alpha. His mission is to discover why the veil between the human world and the Realm has lifted. And as the Chieftain’s son he must find a mate or his twin will be promised to a stallion he despises. He has a duty to his family, his clan, and a need for offspring. Otherwise the púca could become nothing more than folklore. Passion and frustration ignite when a curvy human female tempts his inner stallion like no other. There’s only one problem... She just got out of a relationship that left her broken hearted. Is she ready for a second chance at love?
Ride: Episodes 5-8 (Puca Mates Collection #2)
by A. C. JamesCyn & Fallon’s Story Cynthia Becket has been jet-setting around the world as plus size model. She loves her freedom, her career, and one night stands. This curvy girl follows her BFF to the Aran Islands on holiday. It’s her birthday and her ultimate mission is to shag some sexy bloke.Fallon O’Leary is Chieftain of the púca clan. He’s been widowed and without a mate for far too long. He sends a trusted clansman to find him a human mate.This curvy human female confuses the situation after one too many pints at the pub. Will Cyn be able to accept a hot púca shape shifter and an otherworldly Realm when her drunken escapades turn her life upside down?
Ride a Dark Horse
by Laura MooreSet against the sweeping landscape of Virginia horse country, this breathtaking story of love in the wake of tragedy marks the debut of an exciting voice in romantic fiction. Cassie Miller was on track to be one of the best equestrian riders of the sport when a terrible accident left her as the guardian of an orphaned niece and nephew. Seeking means to support the twins -- now five years old -- Cassie takes a job as a horse trainer at the prestigious Five Oaks farm where she finds not one, but two worthy adversaries -- Orion, a bold, dark horse that has yet to find a rider it deems its equal, and local veterinarian Caleb Wells, a man whose startling good looks and quick wit leave Cassie unnerved. As Cassie trains Orion for competition, Caleb, a partner in the farm, watches over their progress. A womanizer since his recent divorce, he soon finds his heart softening for this strong and gifted woman -- and for her unconventional family. But as Orion's Hampton Classic competition looms, Caleb's vengeful ex-wife threatens to ruin everything Cassie and Caleb have worked for... Reminiscent of the early classics in romantic fiction, Ride A Dark Horse is a winning tale of the bittersweet glories of life and the transformative power of love.
Ride a Painted Pony
by Carolyn McsparrenSomeone close to Nick Kendall had betrayed his trust, and Nick can't go to the police. What he needs is an experienced private investigator.Taylor Hunt is "experienced," all right. For two years she's answered telephones, run papers to the local courthouse and occasionally tricked insurance cheats into showing they could still mow the lawn and shoot pool. More than anything she'd like to solve this case on her own-even if it kills her. And it just might.But not if her new client has his way. Nick is determined to keep his detective safe in his arms. Even if it means losing everything else...including his reputation.
Ride a Stud
by J. D. WalkerSequel toSave a HorseRanch foreman Bo Clack has been besotted with town sheriff Nicholas “Bulldog” McMurtry for years. Bulldog knows it, the town knows it, and even Bo knows nothing will ever happen, but he seems to be stuck in a lovesick rut. Then Sam Kinsey, a regular guest at one of the sheriff’s weekend barbecue orgies, takes an interest in Bo, and he won’t be ignored.Except, Sam can’t seem to say the right thing to the foreman and puts his foot in it too many times to count. And then others try to give Bo and Sam a helping hand and make things worse. From a fistfight to fending off unwanted advances at a bar, Bo navigates this brave new world where everyone is trying to get him a happy ending. With Sam.Maybe he should let them. Because, once you save the horse, then you, uh, ride the stud.
Ride a White Dolphin
by Anne MayburyLeonie Thorburn begins to learn the shattering truth in RIDE A WHITE DOLPHIN. She is asked by her handsome, seemingly devoted husband to stay with his aunt in Venice while he is on a mysterious business assignment. Once in the magnificent city, Leonie finds herself the victim of several strange accidents, near-misses whose seriousness only she understands. A blessed old church becomes a trap; a celebration on the Grand Canal, a scene of terror; a rendezvous with her husband, an encounter with death. Why? How? WHO? Once again you will be swept into the rich, suspenseful drama of Anne Maybury's world.
Ride a Wild Heart
by Peggy MorelandCowboy Pete Dugan never thought he' d see the woman whose beautiful face had haunted him ever since their brief, turbulent affair. Now he' d come face-to-face with Carol Benson again, but this time a secret lurked in her green eyes-- a sadness he was determined to soothe... Now that Pete was back, with lingering looks and seductive touches, Carol had a heck of a time remembering she had secrets that needed to be kept. Still, her heart told her to lean on his broad shoulders once more. And she was helplessly falling in love...
Ride All Night
by Michele De WintonEnter the gritty biker world of the Raising Hellfire MC series where these L.A. bikers drink hard, drive fast, and dig deep for love. Good girl Beth Ravens is waiting for her big Hollywood break but is currently broke, so she’s stuck waitressing at the Wilde Hotel, home of the Raising Hellfire biker club, the biggest collection of dirty bike leather this side of the Hollywood hills.Luckily for Beth, Wilde’s has a resident rising star, Grim McKinley, currently using the Hell’s Boys as research for a biker role. Grim’s hot, and he’s the only perfect gentleman among her regulars. If Beth can hitch herself to his growing fame, she might get a shot at silver screen glory herself. But when she sneaks into Grim’s hotel room and into his bed, Beth finds the wrong McKinley under the covers. Bad boy biker Rusty McKinley is used to women in his bed and doesn’t blink when he finds one at Wilde’s. But Beth’s prim reaction to her mistake isn’t what Rusty expects. He’s on the lookout for a woman to front an upcoming TV show about his garage, and Beth seems like the perfect match for him and his show. All he has to do is convince Beth he’s a better bet than his brother. Ride All Night is an exciting, sexy read that will take readers for a drive they won’t be able to forget from USA Today bestselling author Michele De Winton!
Ride Along (States Of Love #27)
by Meghan MaslowDrew Nolan is a loud-and-proud mystery writer with a brutal case of writer’s block. He needs practical experience with the Baltimore police beat to get his latest manuscript to his publisher on time. When he wins a ride-along at a writer’s conference, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot… until he meets his partner. Closeted cop Josh de Oliveira lost his family, his partner, and the respect of his unit—all for doing the right thing. Recently busted back down to patrol, he’s relieved to get a cushy assignment at the Author’s Police Institute where he’ll take one lucky writer on a ride-along. Unfortunately, his author looks like he belongs in the backseat of Josh’s squad car—long, ginger dreadlocks, piercings, and an “I would bottom you so hard” T-shirt. But there’s something about Drew Josh is having a hard time resisting. It’s going to be a long night and one hell of a ride as opposites attract and realize they share a lot in common beneath the surface. As animosity becomes desire, they realize they can help each other out—in more ways than one.States of Love:Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
Ride The Fire
by Pamela ClarePamela Clare brings her expert plotting, sizzling chemistry and thrilling adventure to a sweeping historical romance, perfect for fans of Maya Banks, Monica McCarty and Zoe Archer.Sometimes survival isn't just about staying alive... Widowed and alone on the frontier, Elspeth Stewart will do whatever it takes to protect herself and her unborn child from the dangers of the wilderness and of men. Though her youthful beauty doesn't show it, she is broken and scarred from the way men have treated her. So when a stranger wanders onto Bethie's land, wounded and needing her aid, she takes no risks, tying him to the bed and hiding his weapons before ministering to his injuries.But Bethie's defenses cannot keep Nicholas Kenleigh from breaking down her emotional walls. The scars on his body speak of a violent past, but his gentleness, warmth, and piercing eyes arouse longings in her that she never imagined she had. As Nicholas and Bethie reveal to each other both their hidden desires and their tortured secrets, they discover that riding the flames of their passion might be the key to burning away the nightmare of their pasts.Be swept away by the Pamela Clare's sexy MacKinnon's Rangers in Surrender, Untamed and Defiant. Or take a wildly romantic ride with her I-Team: Extreme Exposure, Hard Evidence, Unlawful Contact, Naked Edge, Breaking Point, Striking Distance, Seduction Game.
Ride Hard: A Raven Riders Novel
by Laura KayeBrotherhood. Club. Family.They live and ride by their own rules.These are the Raven Riders . . .Raven Riders Motorcycle Club President Dare Kenyon rides hard and values loyalty above all else. He'll do anything to protect the brotherhood of bikers--the only family he's got--as well as those who can't defend themselves. So when mistrustful Haven Randall lands on the club's doorstep scared that she's being hunted, Dare takes her in, swears to keep her safe, and pushes to learn the secrets overshadowing her pretty smile.Haven fled from years of abuse at the hands of her criminal father and is suspicious of any man's promises, including those of the darkly sexy and overwhelmingly intense Ravens' leader. But as the powerful attraction between them flares to life, Dare pushes her boundaries and tempts her to want things she never thought she could.The past never dies without a fight, but Dare Kenyon's never backed down before . . .