Контркультура
19049 кн.
His very own Christmas Angel… Stranded in a snowstorm, Zach reached out for help at the nearest house he could find. And the girl who answered the door was a vision. Zach thanked his lucky stars for the kindness of strangers. But to Ann, this man was no stranger. Zach didn’t seem to remember their shared night of passion all those years ago – but how could Ann forget?Seeing Zach on her doorstep was as shocking as seeing the ghost of Christmas past. And, though she tried to keep her distance, she...
| Автор | Kathleen Eagle |
He would rescue the innocent beauty in distress… Boone Sinclair is a hard-headed, hard-hearted businessman and rancher. He has it all – except for Keely Welsh. The lovely beauty had always beguiled him…yet he was too experienced for her innocent charm. But when Keely’s life is endangered by forces beyond her control, he has to protect her.Once Keely is under his roof, Boone is the ultimate cowboy – reticent, noble, and blessed with a Texas-size stubbornness! It’s up to Keely to convince him that...
| Автор | Diana Palmer |
The aristocrat’s fair lady?Children were a distant speck on the horizon for bachelor Antonio Rocha, Marques de Salazar, until he unexpectedly becomes guardian to his niece. In order to protect the Rocha legacy, he will raise her as his own.Only Sophie Cunningham stands in his way. The stunning spitfire is joint guardian to his niece and she’s refusing to give up the girl, daring to call him an arrogant stranger!She might not speak – or live – like a lady, but Sophie is about to join the Spanish...
| Автор | Линн Грэхем |
A weekend of passion with the boss leads to a wakeup call—a positive pregnancy test!When it comes to her billionaire boss, Carol Lawrence has always been by the books. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t noticed Jake Waters’s sex appeal. To say she’s secretly bowled over by his Native American good looks and savvy swagger is putting it mildly. So when he asks her to be his plus one to a star-studded island party, she says yes. But soon the convenient arrangement turns into a whirlwind affair with...
| Автор | Sheri WhiteFeather |
All he wants for Christmas… Meg Jardine, PA extraordinaire, is convinced she’s about to lose her job. Her gorgeous, dark and deeply unimpressed boss William McMaster is stranded in Melbourne over Christmas – and it’s all her fault! With her heart in her mouth, she invites the intimidating billionaire home for the holiday. . . …is her!At Meg’s chaotic, cosy family farm, William’s cold reserve begins to melt away. Suddenly they’re seeing each other in a whole new light and country girl Meg has...
| Автор | Marion Lennox |
She's a woman scorned –Back in high school, Katie Peterson asked Jess Harkins to be her first lover, and he turned her down. She grew up to be a mouthy local DJ and he grew up to be a builder of high-rises. Problem is, Jess is building a sixty-story office building right next to the historic adobe structure that houses Katie's radio station. Katie would hate the building on general principles – who needs another office building? – but she especially hates having her sunshine and...
| Автор | Vicki Lewis Thompson |
Kate Chopin’s “A Reflection” is a reflection on the fortunes of life. It is a meditation on how some people succeed by harnessing their energy effectively while others get left behind.
| Автор | Kate Chopin |
The Argentinian… Aristocrat, polo-player and owner of a world-renowned business, Pascual Dominguez is a legend in his country. The nanny… Wholesome Briana Douglas was just a nanny when she met Pascual, and couldn’t believe her luck when he showed an interest in her. But it didn’t last for long… …and their secret baby!Now Briana is in England, juggling a demanding job and a little son! She never thought she’d see Pascual again. But suddenly he’s back, demanding she return to Buenos Aires – where...
| Автор | Maggie Cox |
Sometimes reality is better than fantasy!Millions of women drool over soap star Mac Harrison. And scriptwriter Grace is no different – this blue-eyed Adonis headlines all her wildest fantasies. But Grace knows nothing can happen. Besides, she has no room in her life for an ego-driven man.Then she and Mac are thrown together on a project and fantasy becomes blissful reality! All of Grace’s secret, naughty desires come to life under Mac’s sizzling attentions. It’s the perfect fling – and that’s...
| Автор | Sarah Mayberry |
Falling in love with the wrong man could be dangerous… Ghostwriter Genevieve Grenville is trembling, yet excited, as she heads out to Djangala cattle station to finally uncover the mystery that haunts her family. But standing in her way is brooding cattle baron Bret Trevelyan…Bret might look at her with temptation in his eyes, but he’ll do everything possible to stop her digging up the past. Even at a distance Bret radiates a powerful charisma but up close, immersed in the cattle baron’s Outback...
| Автор | Margaret Way |
Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Under the Sicilian sun,Valentino’s mistress tempts him like no other Their relationship is scorching, its intensity unmatched, the desire indescribable… Only love can never be mentioned. But his stunning, intriguing American lover is testing his resolve.He said he’d never marry again. His principles won’t allow it. The one person to tame the untameable Valentino is the...
| Автор | Люси Монро |
Spa manager and massage therapist Peggy Underwood's new catchphrase is impulse control.No men – particularly jocks! She's going to focus completely on herself for a change. But as soon as former football player Troy Barrington walks through the door, Peggy's control takes a time-out. Especially when Mr. Sex-in-the-Flesh ends up lying naked on her massage table!As the new landlord, Troy is on a reconnaissance mission. He's looking for a way to close the spa…permanently. But as...
| Автор | Karen Kendall |
A month with Mikhail…Kat Marshall has sacrificed everything for her younger sisters. And with money tighter than ever she’s in desperate need of help. Innocent Kat has always hidden her dreams away – until she meets enigmatic Russian Mikhail Kusnirovich, whose outrageous offer could make them all come true… Billionaire Mikhail doesn’t have dreams. He has money – lots of it – and he always gets what he wants. Bedding Kat should be easy, but the tempting redhead is impossible to seduce! So Mikhail...
| Автор | Lynne Graham |
From the picturesque valleys of Wales to the stunning Italian island of Sardinia Welsh-Italian cook Michela Chiappa visits 100 year olds, longevity experts and her own long-lived family in order to unravel the secrets of their success. It's a warm and enchanting journey that mixes food, lifestyle and science in order to come up with a surprising recipe for a long and healthy life that any one of us could achieve.
| Автор | Ian Durham |
Sugar! What's not to like? It's being touted as highly addictive and the biggest contributor to the current worldwide obesity epidemic. We used to think high in fat diet was to blame so who's the real bad guy? This series takes on world-leading scientists and the food industry in an attempt to understand the truth about sugar.
| Автор | Найджел Латта |
In “Ma’ame Pelagie”, two women inhabit the ruins of their coastal Louisiana plantation, hoarding their pennies so they can restore it to its pre-Civil war glory. Ma’am Pelagie and her younger sister, Pauline sip coffee on the veranda and share stories about the house’s glorious past and their own narrow escape from danger during the war. When their niece arrives from the city for a visit, the sisters are compelled to make a hard choice about the once proud Valmet estate.
| Автор | Kate Chopin |
Will beauty tame the beast? Diego Acosta’s polo-playing days are over. Living in self-imposed exile on his island idyll, he finds his nights are now filled with tormenting memories rather than the beautiful women who once graced his king-sized bed.When Maxie Parrish crashes into his solitude, radiating exuberance and a love of life, she burns so brightly he can’t take his eyes off her! He’ll seduce her and conquer her with the same single-minded determination that saw him rise to the top of the...
| Автор | Susan Stephens |
Will he catch his falling star? Cassidy Malone describes herself as a plain, slightly plump primary school teacher. Totally unsuitable for Hollywood life. Unfortunately she is now at the beck and call of top movie mogul and old flame Will Ryan.Once upon a time she signed a contract, in a whirlwind of youth and confidence. Now, as they write the script they never finished, Will’s devilish smile and lethal charm make her yearn for the safety of the classroom!Unworldly she may be – cowardly she’s...
| Автор | Trish Wylie |
Love, marriage, baby – but not in that order! When software tycoon Harrison Hunt issued a challenge – his four sons had to marry within one year, or forfeit their inheritances – Justin Hunt couldn’t believe it. The family ranch was his flesh and blood; he’d do anything to keep it. Even if anything meant marriage. Now he’s chasing entrepreneur Lily Spencer, the only woman who had ever come close to touching his guarded heart.But when he turns up on her doorstep, Justin finds more than an angry...
| Автор | Lois Faye Dyer |
One snowy Christmas, wedding bells ring!Penny Bradford has inherited her family ranch, but she has no idea how to run it! So she hires rugged rancher Jake Larson to train her up and show her the ropes. Jake thinks it will be easy–he'll run the ranch and hold Penny's hand until she realizes she isn't cut out for ranching.Trouble is, Jake realizes he doesn't want to let Penny's hand go! As the snow falls thick and fast, Christmas begins to work its magic on the boss and...
| Автор | Judy Christenberry |
Dario Costanzo's wife. . . in name only. . . He married her, bedded her, and she gave him an heir ; and that was all he wanted. Until Maeve suffered a devastating accident that meant she had no recollection of her husband or her little son. Maeve's mind might not remember Dario, but her body certainly does ; every time they touch it's electric!Is this fiercely handsome man really her husband? To reawaken his lost wife Dario will start a slow seduction, to remind her just how good...
| Автор | Catherine Spencer |
Outback billionaire claims his wife! Francesca Forsyth may come from the cream of Australian society, but she’s happy with mud on her boots, working the land. When she inherits half of her grandfather’s empire, Francesca must come out of her shell and become a high-flying businesswoman, professional and smart!Handsome Bryn Macallan, the joint heir, watches his childhood friend’s return to town with interest. He always knew there was a confident, vibrant woman waiting to blossom in Francesca.And...
| Автор | Margaret Way |
In “The Adventure of the Abbey Grange”, Holmes and Watson are asked to assist on a home invasion and murder case. A woman reports that a gang of men broke into her home, killed her husband, tied her up, and stole the family silver. Though it seems like a clear-cut case of robbery gone wrong, Holmes's gut tells him otherwise. But what motive lies behind this erstwhile victim’s story?
| Автор | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
Mary, a lonely orphaned girl sent to a Yorkshire mansion at the edge of a vast lonely moor. At first, she is frightened by this gloomy place until she meets a local boy, Dickon, who's earned the trust of the moor's wild animals, the invalid Colin, an unhappy boy terrified of life, and a mysterious, abandoned garden…
| Автор | Frances Hodgson Burnett |