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Described as «A Novel Without a Plot» J. K. Huysman's «Against the Grain (À Rebours)» is a relatively simple story. It concerns the seclusion of one Des Esseintes, the last member of a once powerful and noble family. Having lived an extremely decadent life, Des Esseintes finds himself disgusted with human society and retreats to a house in the countryside where he is intent upon spending the rest of his days in intellectual and aesthetic contemplation. Because of its decadent content...
| Автор | Joris-Karl Huysmans |
The tenth novel in the Rougon-Macquart series by Émile Zola, «Pot Luck (Pot-Bouille)» was first published in serially format in the periodical «Le Gaulois» between January and April 1882. The title of the work, Pot-Bouille, is a 19th-century French slang term for a large cooking pot used for preparing stews. It is a term that really has not direct translation in English. The title of the novel which recounts the activities of the residents of a block of flats in the Rue de Choiseul over the...
| Автор | Emile Zola |
The «Divine Comedy» was entitled by Dante himself merely «Commedia,» meaning a poetic composition in a style intermediate between the sustained nobility of tragedy, and the popular tone of elegy. The word had no dramatic implication at that time, though it did involve a happy ending. The poem is the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and through the revolving heavens into the presence of God. In this aspect it belongs to the two familiar medieval literary...
| Автор | Данте Алигьери |
Overwhelmed by her sexy, brand-new Spanish husband, Cassie had let anxiety and inexperience ruin first her wedding night, then her marriage to Roman Fernandez.Now, after a year apart, Cassie has gained self-confidence. But her brother's in serious trouble with Roman, and Cassie returns to Spain to confront him. She soon realizes with a shiver of…excitement?…that her husband has every intention of claiming his wife and testing her newfound confidence in the bedroom….
| Автор | Diana Hamilton |
Paramedic Georgie’s dreams of staying free and single come crashing down when her über-strict Greek family unexpectedly arrives in town. Desperate, she calls on new doc Josh ‘No strings attached’ Wetherly to pose as boyfriend-extraordinaire!Except pretence soon leads to passion, so when Georgie and Josh try to convince their families there’ll be no big Greek wedding after all… suddenly they’re no longer sure!
| Автор | Emily Forbes |
Begun while John Bunyan was in Bedfordshire county jail serving time for holding religious services outside the auspices of the Church of England, «Pilgrim's Progress» is considered one of the greatest works of the English language. «Pilgrim's Progress» is a Christian allegory that concerns the path of one's soul to Heaven. John Bunyan published the first part of the «Pilgrim's Progress» in 1678 with a second part to follow in 1679. Contained here in this volume is the first...
| Автор | John Bunyan |
American novelist William Hill Brown wrote during the eighteenth century and is credited with writing the first American novel, «The Power of Sympathy.» Brown used his work to teach women the dangers of seduction and passion, attempting to lead them toward morality and propriety. The novel follows the forbidden romance of Harrington and Harriot, two young lovers who become engaged after a whirlwind romance. Much to their surprise, they discover that they are illegitimate siblings; years ago, Mr....
| Автор | William Hill, Hannah Brown Foster |
First he took her hostage, and then he asked her to marry him! Jo Lucas's captor is none other than Gavin Hastings IV, millionaire homestead owner, who's suffering from a case of mistaken identity. Somehow the arrogant but sinfully rugged bushman has found his way into Jo's heart–even though he kept her prisoner…all night!And now that Gavin's met her, he wants Jo for his bride. It seems he won't let her go until he has made her his.But the question for Jo is: does Gavin...
| Автор | Lindsay Armstrong |
For handsome Italian count Alessio Ramontella, seducing women comes as naturally as breathing. Alessio lives his life based on two criteria: first that success and satisfaction are guaranteed, and second that all his dealings are discreet and conducted between mutually consenting parties.Then he meets innocent English beauty Laura Mason.She's sweet, tempting… and off-limits. Alessio must decide: should he ruthlessly pursue Laura until she gives in?
| Автор | Сара Крейвен |
Enrico DiRinaldi wants a wife and children, even though an accident has left him unable to walk. So he proposes marriage to Gianna Lakewood. Having secretly always loved Rico, Gianna can't say no…. The passion Rico ignites in his innocent bride is explosive! But when she realizes that Rico's full recovery is imminent, and his beautiful ex-fiancée is waiting in the wings, Gianna is sure he won't want her anymore. However, Rico is still intent on keeping his convenient wife by his...
| Автор | Люси Монро |
Obstetrician Andrew was intrigued by his new single tenant and neighbour who looked about ready to pop – and ready to jump down the throat of anyone who hinted she might need help.So he knew he shouldn’t get involved. But with Claudia showing every sign of labour, what could he do but come to her aid? And could being there in her time of need make Andrew her knight in shining scrubs?
| Автор | Lilian Darcy |
When it comes to Rachel, Max makes an exception to his take-no-prisoners rule.He’ll hold her hostage as his secretary and settle old scores from their brief affair five years ago.Rachel needs Max as a client to keep her employment agency alive. But soon their reignited passion reveals the mystery of her past. Will their intimacy survive this time?
| Автор | Cat Schield |
There’s a curse in Sibleyville, Maine. Thanks to a long ago feud between the Sibleys and the Quinns, residents are destined never to find lasting love together.When Ronan Quinn comes to town, the very sexy Charlotte Sibley gives him the scoop on her family’s 200-year-old curse… will they be the two to prove destiny wrong?
| Автор | Kate Hoffmann |
Does she dare…To score the first-ever photo of reclusive business tycoon Jared Slade? Little does struggling reporter Rory Gibbs know she'll first have to get past his big, sexy bodyguard, Mark Hunter.Can she dare…Trust dark, dangerous Hunter? She gets her picture, but then Hunter tracks her down. He promises he'll get her an interview with his boss on two conditions: she hands over the film–and gives him one kiss.Will she dare…Do what she really wants to with the gorgeous bodyguard?...
| Автор | Cara Summers |
Maddison's at Demetrius Papasakis's mercy, because of her brother's reckless behavior.But the last thing she expects is Demetrius's marriage demand, one she has to agree to. It takes every ounce of strength she has to get through their wedding—Maddison hates her new husband as much as he hates her.So when Demetrius makes it clear he has every intention of claiming all his temporary wife has to offer, why does Maddison find him so hard to resist?
| Автор | Melanie Milburne |
Dr. Emily Morgan is giving up on love. She's been let down for the last time. She carries a secret that makes her wonder if she'll ever have a future, or a family.What Emily doesn't know is that Crocodile Creek's paramedic and helicopter pilot, her best friend Michael Poulos, has a secret of his own. He's been waiting for the right moment to tell Emily how he feels about her. Now the gorgeous Greek isn't going to wait any longer, and he won't let Emily's...
| Автор | Alison Roberts |
The only thing that can bring down a Quinn is a woman…The next Mighty Quinn…Photographer Liam Quinn can't believe he's getting paid to spy on a suspected embezzler. Expecially since he'd rather put the moves on gorgeous Eleanor than put her behind bars! But after a series of near-fatal accidents, Liam realizes the woman he's quickly becoming obsessed with is being framed. He can't help thinking that Eleanor is innocent–even if his need for her is anything but….His...
| Автор | Kate Hoffmann |
Rich and successful, Izzy Brooke has everything–except love. Determined to change her life, she is reunited with single dad Will Thompson, the boyfriend she had as a teenager.And she's just discovered she's going to be a mom! Sick of corporate life, she realizes it's the life change she's been wanting. Only, then she discovers secrets about Will's past, which they must confront before they can embrace the future–as parents…and as a couple…
| Автор | Caroline Anderson |
Fast Fiction Romantic – short stories with a Happy Ever AfterTen years ago, Howard Donald Long II was run out of Bonnet Creek by vicious lies, his practice, family and life nearly destroyed by the dirty allegations of one family—the Rodrigues. Now, Howard Long III, known as Tripp, is back to clear his father's name, and he's got the money and the muscles to do it.Then he runs into Mary Belle Prudhomme. She'd been his closest friend as a kid, until they grew up, developed hormones...
| Автор | Liz Talley |
Jared Winterset is not in the market for a wife…until he’s thrown together with beautiful violinist Elizabeth.Soon, they are enjoying themselves way too much, but Elizabeth isn’t sure it will last and Jared thinks their relationship is just fun. But they’re about to learn that, in a real love match, both players can win…
| Автор | Marie Ferrarella |
Knowing that the powerful Verdi family can easily take her baby son away if they wish, Portia Makepeace has no choice but to go with Lucenzo Verdi to his home in Italy. He obviously thinks she is a gold digger, but to her horror Portia finds herself falling in love with him! So when he offers to make her his bride does he believe in Portia's innocence, or are there other motives behind his hot-blooded embrace?
| Автор | Diana Hamilton |
COMING HOMEFor three months, Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she'd never known would send her into premature labor.She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at the handsome lawman's ranch–and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy–family suddenly took...
| Автор | Stella Bagwell |