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The Kalliakis CrownTalos Claims His VirginTalos Kalliakis, the youngest Prince of Agon, has found the perfect gift the King’s Jubilee gala – the talents of exquisite violinist Amalie Cartwright. But convincing Amalie to perform will require all of power and charm!Theseus Discovers His HeirPrince Theseus—second in line to the throne of Agon—is rumoured to have fathered a secret love child with royal biographer Joanne Brooks. How will Joanne react when the commanding Prince wants to claim his...
| Автор | Мишель Смарт |
The Prince’s secret love child!Shocking news has rocked the Mediterranean principality of Agon. Prince Theseus – second in line to the throne – is rumoured to have fathered a secret love child.Reports surfaced the moment stunning royal biographer Joanne Brooks was hired to memorialise King Astraeus’s reign. But it seems she’s brought more than pens and paper!Witnesses suggest that five years ago our one-time bad boy Prince travelled the world in disguise and met Joanne Brooks as engineer ‘Theo...
| Автор | Мишель Смарт |
His unexpected wife!Cristo Ravelli paces the floor of his father’s Irish country estate, ruing the day he heard the Brophy name. That his father died and left a brood of illegitimate children is hardly surprising, but to silence this scandal Cristo must bring their guardian, the enchanting Belle, in line with his plans!Belle Brophy’s only concern is her half-siblings. She’ll do anything to provide them with the security she never had. So when this gorgeous Italian offers marriage she won’t say...
| Автор | Lynne Graham |
Nine months to save their marriage!Nik Christakis was once her Prince Charming – the indecently rich and devilishly handsome tycoon who took Betsy away from her life as a waitress and did the unimaginable: made her his wife! But married life wasn’t the fantasy she’d envisaged.Now, as her hand hovers over the divorce papers, Betsy sees something in her husband’s eyes…a glimmer of the man she first fell in love with. But when their encounter ends in reckless passion Betsy is left with a very...
| Автор | Lynne Graham |
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 |
First published serially in 1840–41 in Dickens' own magazine, Master Humphrey's Clock, and in book form in 1841, The Old Curiosity Shop was an immediate popular success. The heart-wrenching story of Little Nell and her doting grandfather offered a rich amalgam of misery and malice, goodness and generosity, love and loyalty — all with a pervading veneer of sentimentality that greatly appealed to Victorian readers.As the story opens up, Nell and her grandfather are...
| Автор | Charles Dickens, Чарльз Диккенс |
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 |
Marrying the shy princess…When playboy prince Alexandros Sancho discovers he’s inherited his older brother’s betrothed, he’s horrified! Princess Eva Lataiva might be beautiful, but his belief in marriage died with his first love. However, walking down the aisle is his royal duty….unless he can persuade Eva to break the engagement herself?Except Alex’s plan backfires – far from putting her off, he finds himself falling for the warm but shy princess! Now he must convince sweet-hearted Eva he wants...
| Автор | Susan Meier |
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. |
'You are mine for the next two weeks.'Resigning might be the sexiest thing she’s ever done…Quitting her job puts executive assistant Bette Monroe in a very compromising position. With ten days left, powerhouse lawyer Simon Kramer is working her late into the night… and seducing her into oblivion! While he’s convinced she’s selling business secrets, the bombshell she’s keeping secret would shock him more. Does she bare all…or keep him guessing?
| Автор | Lisa Childs |
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 saved her life…But he’s not the hero she expectsDana Sothern has finally found the man who rescued her as a teen. But when she tries to thank Matt Rodriguez, instead he challenges her to volunteer at his youth camp. The experience brings Matt and Dana closer. But away from the camp, the reformed bad boy and the corporate lawyer’s worlds are far apart. Can they bridge the gap between them?
| Автор | Janice Carter |
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 |
