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A young Australian travelling for academic purposes in Europe visits a monastery in Spain and is waylaid by an old man selling his produce by the roadside at a nearby war cemetery. He innocently asks about the massive eucalypt trees in the monastery grounds and is then entranced by the old man and the story he tells of their history which weaves together the secret 16th-century exploration of Terra Australis, the Emperor Charles V, the dedication of a botanist, fundamentals of gardening and the...
| Автор | Maurice Beyer |
Gabriela Parson joins a prestigious law firm in Vancouver expecting the usual discomfort of starting a new job; instead, she is faced with her one-night stand from years ago—none other than her new boss—Landon Godchild. Old sparks reignite, but Gabriela has principles and one dating rule: absolutely no office romance. Landon, in contrast, is determined to continue what they started if only he could convince Gabriela that rules are meant to be broken. But an anonymous letter brings his...
| Автор | Ica Iova |
Rachel Cotton has high hopes for her cruise through the Kimberley region – surely this will be relaxing…But gorgeous shipmate Finn Kinnard seems intent on stirring her up! Finn might claim to be a heartbreaker, but Rachel soon discovers that there is much more to this man than meets the eye…
| Автор | Marion Lennox |
Between family nightmares and a series of lousy guys, nurse Roxie Morano’s life is a disaster zone.But enigmatic (and gorgeous!) new colleague Ryan ‘Fig’ Figelstein is ignoring her hazard warnings – instead, he’s signalling his attraction!Now Roxie’s bulletproof heart is at risk…but dare she dream Fig will stick around when he discovers all her secrets?
| Автор | Wendy S. Marcus |
Quinn McBride insisted that the man Harrie had been casually dating was a blackmailer!Harrie had no choice but to spend time too much time with the arrogant Quinn, who was determined to stop the blackmailer in his tracks. Harrie didn't know if she could trust or believe Quinn; the only thing she was sure about was that, no matter how hard she fought against it, she found him incredibly attractive….
| Автор | Кэрол Мортимер |
Daniel Crawford has long admired the tree that stands alone on a hilltop, two farm fields away from his modest home in a sprawling neighborhood. But despite the tree’s alluring qualities, Dan never attempts to see it up close, until a devastating loss leaves him angry and frightened and grasping for peace. Finally standing beneath the giant white oak, he takes comfort in its majesty, and encounters an unlikely friend. Walter Benning is a wise, quirky, endearing farm owner. And his scholarly...
| Автор | Chip Rice |
When Jack Fleming, former agent for the United States Special Forces, finds himself in a Mexican prison, he faces the choice between certain death behind bars and starting the greatest adventure of his life – an adventure that will lead him in pursuit of cash, drug lords, and the truth. With his options limited, Jack finds himself deep in the dangerous world of the Alacran Cartel. As his journey leads him across the landscape of Mexico, Jack learns that he may not be on the side of the law...
| Автор | Greg Prosmushkin |
He was PRTSAC: Permanent Resident Through a Special Act of Congress. A set of initials, a title unique in history. And a human being – the most homesick human being in history. <P> Fred Hunter was the permanent resident of the space station…the doughnut…because a hideous accident had rendered him physically incapable of returning to Earth. For ten years he sweated it out, while others came and went on tours of duty only a few months long. For ten years he stayed sane, while space gnawed...
| Автор | Lester Del Rey |
William Hill Brown (1765-1793) was an American poet, dramatist and novelist who anonymously published «The Power of Sympathy», considered to be the first American novel. The son of a prominent clockmaker, Brown received his education at a Boston boy's school. His literary spark and encouragement came from his step-aunt, Catherine Byles. While living in Boston, Brown lived directly across the street from a famous Boston family, the Anthorp-Mortons, who became the center of a local scandal in...
| Автор | William Hill Brown |
Emily Fortune had given up on finding Mr Right…when she met airport manager Max Allen. But after he’d lost baby Anthony, he was heartbroken. And now he’s fallen for a woman intent on having a baby. Is Max headed for another heartbreak? Or will Emily be the one to finally make him whole?
| Автор | Allison Leigh |
When Matt de Capistrano took over Georgina's family's business, there were fireworks!Although her family badly needed his support, Georgie longed to refuse point-blank to work with Matt. The man was arrogant, infuriating sexy! Then Matt threatened to withdraw his takeover offer unless Georgie became his personal assistant: on call twenty-four hours a day, at Matt's villa.Georgie was cornered. And Matt began, irresistibly, to seduce her.
| Автор | Helen Brooks |
Begging for Prince Tariq Shazad ibn Zachir's mercy was the last thing Faye wanted to do. She hadn't seen Tariq for a year…since their wedding. But Faye's brother was imprisoned in Tariq's homeland, and only Tariq could grant his freedom. Faye expected her meeting with the man she'd married to be tough, but Tariq's ultimatum took her breath away: become his mistress and her brother would be released!
| Автор | Lynne Graham |
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos produced «Les Liaisons Dangereuses» in an effort to «write a work which departed from the ordinary, which made a noise, and which would remain on this earth after his death.» He did just that. First published in 1782 in four volumes, «Les Liaisons Dangereuses» was an immediate success, and has since inspired a large number of literary commentaries, plays, and films. The novel is an epistolary piece, written as letters between members of the French noble class. An...
| Автор | Pierre Choderlos de Laclos |
American author, journalist, and social activist Jack London is best known for his stories set during the Klondike gold rush. Drawing upon his own personal experiences in the Klondike, London's stories are embodied with realism indicative of that experience. In this collection, «The Call of the Wild, White Fang, To Build a Fire and Other Stories,» London's most famous works are brought together. «The Call of the Wild» follows the struggle of Buck, a domesticated dog, who is snatched...
| Автор | Jack London |
In this collection readers will find three of Herman Melville's most popular shorter works, «Benito Cereno», «Bartleby: The Scrivener», and «The Encantadas». Considered to be one of Melville's best short stories, «Benito Cereno» is a tale of the revolt aboard a Spanish ship. «Bartleby: The Scrivener» is a moral allegory set on Wall Street in New York. And «The Encantadas» are a collection of sketches based on Melville's experiences in the Galapagos Islands.
| Автор | Herman Melville |
Contained in this volume are the two classics by Lewis Carroll, «Alice's Adventures in Wonderland» and «Through the Looking Glass.» We are first introduced to Alice in «Alice's Adventures in Wonderland» where we find Alice idly passing away the time next to a river when she sees a white rabbit pass by in a waistcoat. She follows the rabbit down the rabbit hole and ends up in the fantasy world of Wonderland. Alice's adventures are continued in «Through the Looking Glass» when Alice...
| Автор | Lewis Carroll |
Confronted with Andreas Karydis, Sophy is convinced arrogance is a Karydis family trait!Wealth, power, devastating looks – no wonder Andreas has women falling at his feet…. Spending the summer at his Greek home, Sophy is relieved when Andreas insists on separate rooms. Only, then she discovers why he doesn't want her as his mistress – he wants her as his bride!
| Автор | Helen Brooks |
Major Chase Rawlins is one of the toughest military officers around.But when publicist Kate Fitzgerald arrives at the base to prep for a visiting pop star, she makes his blood run hotter than the desert. Kate is used to challenging situations.And when Major Sexy informs her that he will handle all her needs, she’s tempted to do her own reconnaissance…under his uniform!
| Автор | Karen Foley |
Wealthy Nikolai Ivanov was highly dubious about the provocative young woman his aunt had taken into her luxurious Notting Hill home.Wayward one second then tantalizingly seductive the next, Lisa Romaine both intrigued and infuriated him. She was a woman with secrets, and Nikolai was going to discover each and every one of them. All he needed was to overcome her resistance to him. But the danger was that he could so easily end up falling for her instead….
| Автор | Sophie Weston |
Considered to be one of Balzac’s most important works, «Old Goriot», or «Père Goriot», is the story of its title character Goriot; a mysterious criminal-in-hiding named Vautrin; and a naive law student named Eugène de Rastignac. We are introduced to the characters at Maison Vauquer, a boarding house owned by the widow Madame Vauquer. Central to the theme of the book is the struggle to achieve upper-class status in society. Rastignac is eager to achieve this upper-class standing but is unfamiliar...
| Автор | Оноре Бальзак |
Cherie was a chanteuse. She said, “I call m'self Cherie. Thass all the name ya need – like Hidegarde. I won a amateur contest down in Joplin, Missouri, and that got me a job in a night club in Kanz City. But working in a night club ain't all roses…"<P> Bo Decker had his picture taken by Life magazine because he was a champion professional rodeo rider. Bo had heard about women only he'd hardly ever seen one. Bo was a large, beautiful hunk of man – but green as new grass when...
| Автор | William Ralph Inge |
Thomas B. Dewey wrote four novels featuring Singer Batts, bibliophile and hotel owner. Singer prefers the company of his books and an occasional foray into the Lonely Hearts Club world. But he keeps getting embroiled in murders!<P> The Boston Herald called the first book «well paced and lively,» and The Saturday Review called it, «lively, lurid, and outspoken.» Author Dorothy Hughes said: «It's murder and mayhem and hold onto your hats. Amusing and amazing.» <P> And they’re...
| Автор | Thomas B. Dewey |
En route to Miami, Scott Daniels comes to the aid of a stranded woman whose date stranded her at a road house. He offers to giver her a lift, and she accepts. a lift, but come across the wrecked car of the man who abandonned her. Valerie begged Scott to save her good name by salvaging her suitcase from the wreck before the cops could find it. But no sooner had he done so, then he learned that instead of being filled with pink unmentionables, it was loaded with green negotiables – hundreds of...
| Автор | Robert Colby |