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For one year onlyOnce, Ella Gilchrist had the gall to turn down playboy prince Zarif al-Rastani’s proposal. To ensure peace and stability in his country Zarif must now marry, so when Ella returns begging for his help he’ll give it…on one condition.Three years ago Zarif needed only moments to ignite a passion in her that left her breathless—until his adamant declaration that he could never love her broke her heart. But if she is to rescue her family from imminent and permanent ruin Ella must...
| Автор | Lynne Graham |
To inherit her fortune, she has three weeks to find a convenient groom…Eva Atraeus must marry. But every suitor is bought off by the will's formidable trustee: Kyle Messena. He has made himself the last available groom! Kyle broke her heart years ago. Now the dark, dangerous banker is the last man she'd marry—even in name only…If Kyle can't have Eva, no man will. No, he won’t fall for the fiery, passionate Eva, but he’ll keep her safe from men who would use her. Then, after the...
| Автор | Fiona Brand |
A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Written for Learners of English by John Escott. Scarlet is the colour of sin, and the letter ‘A’ stands for ‘Adultery’. In the 1600s, in Boston, Massachusetts, love was allowed only between a husband and a wife. A child born outside marriage was a child of sin. Hester Prynne must wear the scarlet letter on her dress for the rest of her life. How can she ever escape from this public shame? What will happen to her child, growing up in the...
| Автор | Натаниель Готорн, Nathaniel Hawthorne и др. |
What we can learn from a Renaissance nowhere In 1516, a book was published in Latin with the enigmatic Greek-derived word as its title. Utopia—which could mean either “good-place” or “no-place”—gives a traveler’s account of a newly discovered island somewhere in the New World where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based purely on natural reason and justice. As the traveler describes the harmony, prosperity, and equality found there, a dramatic contrast is drawn between the ideal community...
| Автор | Thomas More |
A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded readers. Retold for Learners of English by Kieran McGovern. When a handsome young man begins to court Catherine Sloper, she feels she is very lucky. She is a quiet, gentle girl, but neither beautiful nor clever; no one had ever admired her before, or come to the front parlour of her home in Washington Square to whisper soft words of love to her. But in New York in the 1840s young ladies are not free to marry where they please. Catherine must have her...
| Автор | Генри Джеймс |
D. H. Lawrence, D. H. Lawrence и др.
"Women in Love" by D. H. Lawrence. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to...
| Автор | D. H. Lawrence, D. H. Lawrence и др. |
The perfect revenge?An arranged marriage to Galen Horvath is step one in Peyton Earnshaw’s revenge against his family.For his part, the CEO only agreed to an arranged marriage to provide a stable home for his young ward. But what will happen when desire ignites between them?
| Автор | Yvonne Lindsay |
Rugged navy captain Dino Angelis never expected his hungry attraction to Cat – a toy-shop owner, a smuggling suspect… and his fake fiancée.He’s been hired to protect her, but keeping his hands to himself might prove a different challenge altogether!
| Автор | Cara Summers |
He’s back. He’s insanely hot. He’s absolutely the last person she should date.Maddie Shaw is a part-time bartender with a never-get-involved attitude to dating and a flair for the perfectly served drink.Yet when ex-boyfriend Cale Grant walks into her bar, a whole ten years after their massive bust-up, she’s blown away all over again by his dark chocolate voice and deep blue eyes. So, just how over him is she? Put on Adele, pour a glass of wine, and get swept away.
| Автор | Joss Wood |
From their first explosive night, Caliope Sarantos and Russian tycoon Maksim Volkov agreed to no commitment.Then her pregnancy changed everything.Though Maksim made the baby his heir, he disappeared. Now he’s back, offering Caliope everything…
| Автор | Оливия Гейтс |
He’s waited patiently for payback.It arrives on his wedding day!Ever since his mother was fired for Fallon Stewart’s teen antics, Gage Campbell has sworn revenge. Now the roles are reversed. Gage got rich, and Fallon’s desperate to save her family’s company. He’ll gladly step up. But Fallon must become his bride. The danger? Losing himself in the woman…and forgetting the revenge!
| Автор | Yahrah St. John |
Her ex-lover’s back—right when she discovers her life is a lie.Ten years ago, Morgan Steele secretly eloped with River Atkinson—only to see her vows betrayed. Now River’s back, as CEO of a construction company that rivals her family’s empire. Forced to work together, they give into desire. But when hidden secrets come to light, will their second chance survive?
| Автор | Andrea Laurence |
A family feud made them enemies…Wealthy Texan Jake Ralston made a promise: to end the century-old feud between the Ralstons and Kincaids. Hiring Emily Kincaid is the first step. But once they’re at his ranch, they can’t deny their intense attraction…
| Автор | Sara Orwig |
Six years ago Olivia Delgado was abandoned by the man she loved – a man who had never existed.Billionaire adventurer Kieran Wolff had used an alias, made love to her, then disappeared. Now he’s returned, not only insisting on meeting her daughter – his daughter – but also on seducing Olivia back into his bed!THE MEN OF WOLFF MOUNTAIN Wealthy, mysterious and sexy…they’ll do anything for the women they love.
| Автор | Дженис Мейнард |
Guess who I’m temping for this week: Forest Redder. Yes, the Forest Redder, millionaire commercial real estate powerhouse (whatever that is…) There’s nothing on this guy in the Need to Know database, but the man is seriously HOT! There’s no way someone this tall, dark and delicious is sleeping alone every night—women probably hand over their panties the first time they meet him. Other women, I mean, not me–I’m so over his type (I’ve dated enough of D.C.’s “eligible bachelors” to know they’re...
| Автор | ХеленКей Даймон |
Marnie Price’s guide to surviving the bridesmaid blues…1. Get a new man2. Find a new job3. When in doubt, drink wine!Having watched her three closest friends all find love, Southern belle Marnie Price feels as if she’s the only single girl left. Luckily she’s found a solution – one sizzling night with Dylan Brookes.This man wears a wedding tux better than anyone, but all Marnie wants to do is get beneath it!Dylan is all about making the sensible choice, and a fling with his ex’s friend Marnie is...
| Автор | Kimberly Lang |
When she’s very, very bad… Gina Carrington knows exactly how to have fun!But when she slept with her friend’s brother, the off-limits Carter, she quickly discovered she’d overstepped the mark…Years later Gina sees Carter again, and can’t help but wonder what the harm would be in one more night…He’s available, gorgeous, and behind that laid-back Southern charm there’s a wild side even she can’t tame!But Gina has secrets which she can’t hide for ever – will their chemistry be strong enough to keep...
| Автор | Heidi Rice |
Beholden to the enemyWhen Harriet Carmichael's world comes crashing down, she's determined to count her blessings. Forget London, her failing career and her unfaithful fiancé—an unexpected legacy of a cottage and stables in an Irish village beckons!But her fresh start is soon threatened by Rafael Cavaliere: her new neighbour and the very man who cost Harriet her job! With her heart so recently burned she's reluctant to become another notch on his bedpost, but when passion ensnares...
| Автор | Линн Грэхем |
THE VIRGIN’S PROPOSITION Sensible Anny Chamion isn’t used to acting out of the ordinary. But a passionate encounter with the infamous Demetrios Savas has this virgin princess desperate to throw the rule book out of the window for a taste of forbidden fruit…THE VIRGIN AND HIS MAJESTY Prince Gerd Crysander-Gillan longed for beautiful Rosie Matthews, but three years ago he discovered her affections were for his brother. Now Gerd has taken the crown, he needs a princess and Rosie is the perfect...
| Автор | Шантель Шоу |