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My Roommate is a Vampire

Autor: Jenna Levine

Número de Páginas: 297

Two strangers. One apartment. Will it be love at first . . . bite? Cassie Greenberg needs a new place to live, and fast. When she finds an affordable apartment in a beautiful neighbourhood, she knows there must be a catch. Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal. He sleeps all day, is out at night on business, and talks like he walked out of a regency romance novel. He is also leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, always asks about her day, and doesn't look half bad shirtless on the rare occasions they're both home and awake. There's no denying there's a spark between them - but there's also a secret. . . With true love at stake, will Frederick come clean? AUTHORS ARE OBSESSED WITH MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE: 'Bloody delightful!' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics 'Wonderfully weird and sexy as hell ' Alicia Thompson 'A kooky, sparkly piece of happiness' India Holton 'This one is good to the last drop' Publishers Weekly 'Whimsical, magical, and hilarious' Sarah Hawley 'Will leave you laughing so loud you could wake the undead' Elizabeth Davis 'Wildly entertaining, delightfully steamy,...

No más canciones de amor. De la autora del fenómeno Rose in Chains. Bestseller en Reino Unido y Estados Unidos

Autor: Julie Soto

Número de Páginas: 379

DE LA AUTORA DEL FENÓMENO ROSE IN CHAINS «Te cambiará la vida.» Ali Hazelwood AUTORA BESTSELLER EN REINO UNIDO Y ESTADOS UNIDOS El amor lo puede todo... Para Gwen Jackson, violinista profesional y autodidacta, la música lo es todo. Xander Thorne, en cambio, toca el violonchelo y es una estrella de rock de gran talento, pero también un auténtico capullo. Ambos tocan en la prestigiosa orquesta Manhattan Pops y no pueden ni verse. Cuando a Gwen le ofrecen un codiciado puesto en la orquesta, uno que Xander ha esperado durante años en secreto, su relación empeora todavía más. Pero, por mucho que choquen, la admiración y la química que existe entre ellos es innegable. Obligados a componer y tocar juntos, la chispa del amor surge y pronto se dan cuenta de que su conexión y armonía podría dejar al público sin palabras. El problema es que cuanto más triunfan sobre el escenario, más amenazado se ve su romance. ¿Será el amor que sienten más fuerte que su pasión por la música? «Es imposible sacarse este dúo perfecto de la cabeza.» Cosmo «Julie Soto consigue que la música filarmónica sea sexi.» Publishers Weekly «No volveré a mirar un violonchelo de la misma...

Guía de brujas para citas falsas con un demonio

Autor: Sarah Hawley

Número de Páginas: 355

MARIEL SPARK SABE QUE NO DEBE CONFIAR EN UN DEMONIO, PERO ¿QUÉ SE SUPONE QUE DEBE HACER SI ÉL NO SE SEPARA DE ELLA? Mariel Spark está destinada a ser la bruja más poderosa de su familia, pero para disgusto de su madre, prefiere hacer bizcochos y cuidar del jardín que preparar pociones y lanzar maleficios. Cuando un hechizo sale mal, Mariel se encuentra cara a cara con un demonio al que ha invocado por error para hacer un trato con su alma. Ozroth el Despiadado es una leyenda entre los demonios. Poderoso y feroz, es el mejor cuando se trata de negociar para hacerse con almas mortales. Pero su reputación está de capa caída desde que un trato no salió bien, y llegar a un acuerdo con Mariel le permitiría recuperar su fama. Ozroth no puede alejarse de ella hasta que consiga cerrar un trato, pero no va a ser nada fácil (resulta que algunos humanos están apegados a sus almas). Pero la chica es divertida. Y atractiva. Y odiosamente, pero entrañablemente, alegre. Temerosa de confesarle a su madre lo que ha ocurrido, Mariel finge estar saliendo con Ozroth. Y mientras negocian sus respectivos intereses opuestos, surge entre ellos una atracción real. Pero Ozroth tiene un tiempo ...

Zomromcom

Autor: Olivia Dade

Número de Páginas: 417

Teaming up with your neighbor during a zombie outbreak is a no-brainer, but if it turns out he’s a vampire . . . the stakes couldn’t be higher, in this infectious new paranormal romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Spoiler Alert. When Edie Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmless human neighbor from the first major zombie breach in two decades, she’s stunned to be saved by him—and his ridiculously large sword—instead. As it turns out, he's actually a super-old, super-surly vampire. But for all her neighbor's newly revealed cynicism and lethality, Gaston "Max" Boucher (yes, Gaston) is unexpectedly protective. He wants her to stay in his safety bunker until the breach is resolved. Edie can’t risk more innocent people getting killed, though—and Max won’t let her save them alone. As they unravel a sinister conspiracy to set zombies loose on the world (again), the duo meet a host of lovable allies and discover they're not the only ones willing to fight for the future of humanity. Despite the awful timing, Edie finds herself falling for the vampire who’s helping her save the world . . . but all their dangerous plans could end their future...

Princess of Blood

Autor: Sarah Hawley

Número de Páginas: 513

Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the spellbinding sequel to Sarah Hawley’s USA Today bestseller Servant of Earth. Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover’s betrayal and the threat of an impending civil war. With only a sentient dagger and her two closest—and most powerless—friends by her side, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mistei while coming to terms with her new identity as not just Fae, but princess of the reborn Blood House. With the corrupt king dead at last, three candidates are vying for the crown: a princess who claims the throne as her birthright and two rebel princes, both of whom are courting Kenna’s support to break the stalemate between them. Old loyalties fray as new, volatile alliances form, and Kenna finds herself caught in a web of violence and deceit—and swept up in a forbidden romance as passionate as it is dangerous. Kenna has the power to shape Mistei’s future… but someone’s willing to kill to make sure she never gets the chance.

Ana María and The Fox

Autor: Liana De La Rosa

Número de Páginas: 353

"Pleasingly subversive."--New York Times Book Review “A perfect mix of slow-burn romance, geopolitical maneuvering and sisterly antics.”—The Washington Post One of Library Journal's Best Romances of 2023! A BookList Editor's Pick of 2023! A forbidden love between a Mexican heiress and a shrewd British politician makes for a tantalizing Victorian season. Ana María Luna Valdés has strived to be the perfect daughter, the perfect niece, and the perfect representative of the powerful Luna family. So when Ana María is secretly sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge from the French occupation of Mexico, she experiences her first taste of freedom far from the judgmental eyes of her domineering father. If only she could ignore the piercing looks she receives across ballroom floors from the austere Mr. Fox. Gideon Fox elevated himself from the London gutters by chasing his burning desire for more: more opportunities, more choices. For everyone. Now, as a member of Parliament, Gideon is on the cusp of securing the votes he needs to put forth a measure to abolish the Atlantic slave trade once and for all—a cause that is close to his heart as the grandson of a formerly...

Rancho Guadalasca: Last Ranch of California's Central Coast

Autor: Colleen Marie Delaney

Número de Páginas: 192

"Today, the name Guadalasca is most commonly associated with a mountain biking trail in Point Mugu State Park, but its history goes much deeper. A Mexican land grant awarded in 1836, Rancho Guadalasca lay at the western end of the Santa Monica Mountains along the eastern Oxnard Plain. Grantee Ysabel Yorba, an illiterate widow who successfully managed the ranch for more than thirty-five years, is just one of many fascinating people who once lived there. Indigenous Chumash, Californio ranchers, Anglo American farmers, Japanese fisherman and Basque sheepherders all left their marks on the land, along with local institutions like Camarillo State Hospital and CSU Channel Islands. Join archaeologist and anthropology professor Colleen M. Delaney as she traces the five thousand years of community and lifeways that shaped Ventura County."--Back cover.

Sugar, Baby

Autor: Celine Saintclare

Número de Páginas: 291

Pre-order the next thrilling novel from Celine Saintclare The Feminine Art of Revenge! 'The perfect beach read: chaotic, darkly funny and keeps you on your toes' Liv Little for Elle UK 'A bold, daring take on the wild, unconventional world of sugar babies' Harper's Bazaar 'Shows the grit alongside the glamour, feels like a document of the moment' Vogue AS SEEN IN... - VOGUE: Best books of the year -ELLE: Hottest summer reads of 2023 - HARPER'S BAZAAR: Best unconventional romances of 2023 - GAL-DEM: Best novels of 2023 From the high-rises of Canary Wharf to the turquoise pools of Miami, Sugar, Baby is an intoxicating, darkly funny and shocking debut from an extraordinary new voice in fiction. Agnes Green is turning 21 and her life is heading nowhere. Still living at home with her devoutly religious Caribbean mother in a lifeless suburb, she works as a cleaner by day and spends her nights secretly going to clubs and dating Toby - who loves arthouse film, getting stoned, and ignoring her texts. That is until she meets Emily, the daughter of one of her cleaning clients, who lives in London and works as a model - and a sugar baby. Emily's lifestyle is the escape Agnes has been longing...

Drop Dead

Autor: K.b. Steinmetz

Número de Páginas: 194

She was never really normal. At the Age of 14, Natalie Maclusta lost her parents while working with the Mafia. The only person that she had left was Carlos, her best friend. She knew that he had a big secret, but never knew what it was. However, two years later, the Mafia leader; Lar Mandel takes her in. She learns how to act like one of them. Soon she becomes the girlfriend of his son, Alistair. After a little while of living there, she finds that her parents didn't just die, they were killed. In fact, they were killed by Lar Mandel's twin brother known as M2. Who in which, is now after her. While Mandel trying to protect her, she has her own problems. She finds out that Carlos's secret was that he was secretly Lar Mandel's other son. Then M2 takes Lar Mandel, Carlos, Alistair and Natalie. He shoots M2, and takes Alistair, Carlos and Natalie onto the highway. He pushes all of them out of a van on the highway. He's about to shoot Natalie when Carlos jumps in front of her. Carlos is shot. After all they have been through together, will Carlos make it? Will M2 get away with what he has done?

So Thirsty

Autor: Rachel Harrison

Número de Páginas: 321

A woman must learn to take life by the throat after a night out leads to irrevocable changes in this juicy, thrilling novel from the USA Today-bestselling author of Such Sharp Teeth and Black Sheep. Sloane Parker is dreading her birthday. She doesn't need a reminder she's getting older, or that she's feeling indifferent about her own life. Her husband surprises her with a birthday-weekend getaway—not with him, but with Sloane's longtime best friend, troublemaker extraordinaire Naomi. Sloane anticipates a weekend of wine tastings and cozy robes and strategic avoidance of issues she'd rather not confront, like her husband's repeated infidelity. But when they arrive at their rental cottage, it becomes clear Naomi has something else in mind. She wants Sloane to stop letting things happen to her, for Sloane to really live. So Naomi orchestrates a wild night out with a group of mysterious strangers, only for it to take a horrifying turn that changes Sloane's and Naomi's lives literally forever. The friends are forced to come to terms with some pretty eternal consequences in this bloody, seductive novel about how it's never too late to find satisfaction, even though it might taste...

The Truth According to Ember

Autor: Danica Nava

Número de Páginas: 385

A Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this USA Today bestselling rom-com by critically acclaimed author Danica Nava. Ember Lee Cardinal has not always been a liar—well, not for anything that counted at least. But her job search is not going well and when her resumé is rejected for the thirty-seventh time, she takes matters into her own hands. She gets “creative” listing her qualifications and answers the ethnicity question on applications with a lie—a half-lie, technically. No one wanted Native American Ember, but white Ember has just landed her dream accounting job on Park Avenue (Oklahoma City, that is). Accountant Ember thrives in corporate life—and her love life seems to be looking up as well: Danuwoa Colson, the IT guy and fellow Native who caught her eye on her first day, seems to actually be interested in her too. Despite her unease over the no-dating policy at work, they start to see each other secretly, which somehow makes it even hotter? But when they're caught in a compromising position on a work trip, a scheming colleague blackmails Ember, threatening to expose their relationship. As the...

Temple of Swoon

Autor: Jo Segura

Número de Páginas: 369

A LibraryReads Pick! Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest. His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart. While her mentor may be the world’s most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to her colleagues that she’s capable—and hopefully prove it to herself, too. Journalist Rafael Monfils has joined the archaeological team to chronicle their search for the lost city. Or at least, that’s what they think he’s doing. Rafa’s real goal? Make sure the team does not reach the Cidade da Lua, stopping the desecration of the holy city and protecting his mother’s legacy. All he needs to do is keep them on the wrong path. If only the endearingly quirky Dr. Jacobs wasn’t so damn tenacious—each of Rafa’s tricks and purposeful wrong turns only seem to fuel her determination. Even worse, he’s charmed by her goofy attempts to channel Lara Croft as they traverse the dangerous Brazilian rainforest. But they’re not the only crew hunting...

Season of the Witch

Autor: Sophie H. Morgan

Número de Páginas: 395

It was a passion neither could forget—until he did. Tia Hightower isn’t sure how she went from being a powerful witch to fake dating her ex at a winter house party. For eight years, she has refused to speak Henry Pearlmatter's name unless it has been to curse it. Now, with their family businesses merged, she and her insufferable ex must pretend to be together to secure a wealthy warlock’s investment. Sharing a room—and a bed—with Henry is bad enough. Even worse is that Tia might have had a small potion mishap…and accidentally erased Henry’s memories of her. Henry might not remember his ex, but it’s clear there’s still something between them. Whatever went wrong in the past, he intends to figure it out. Faking feelings for Tia isn’t exactly difficult, but one thing’s for certain: starlight carnivals and mulled-wine kisses can't change history. With the threat of Henry’s memories hovering over every stolen moment, their time together is running out. But a little bit of Christmas magic and the snow-melting heat between them have Tia wondering if it’s time to risk her heart once more, even if it's with the warlock who once broke it… Toil and Trouble Book 1: ...

Cairo Gambit

Autor: S. W. Perry

Número de Páginas: 347

'An enthralling thriller ... hypnotically readable' ANDREW TAYLOR In the heat of the desert, will the trail go cold? Cairo, 1938 Archie Nevenden is many things: amateur archaeologist; theatre impresario; absent father; potential defector. And now, he's a missing person. His daughter, Prim, hasn't seen him for nearly fifteen years. But she's never given up on him, and now she's on her way to Cairo to assist in the search. Harry Taverner claims to work for the British Council, but Prim knows there's more to it. He clearly has a theory about what happened to Archie, one she's not going to like. As Prim and Harry uncover the layers of Archie's existence in Cairo, they find themselves drawn in to more than one conspiracy. And soon they'll discover that Archie may not be the only one in danger... Praise for S W Perry: 'Powerful, panoramic' Sunday Times 'Beautifully written, entirely convincing' Leonora Nattrass 'Gripping and heartfelt' Elisabeth Gifford 'Sweeping' Daily Mail

Fang Fiction

Autor: Kate Stayman-london

Número de Páginas: 365

The perfect romance to sink your teeth into She's out for adventure. He's out for blood. The world of your favourite fantasy novels is real, and you're invited to visit. The only catch? It's filled with thirsty vampires. Devour this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch. Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. A grad school dropout and chronic insomniac, she spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days curled up with her favourite vampire novels, Blood Feud. Tess even dabbles in online conspiracies that Blood Feud is real - it's fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn't believe vampires actually exist . . . Until one walks through her door. It turns out Blood Feud is real, and the sexy villain of the novels is trapped. Eager to escape her life, Tess agrees to help rescue him, and soon she's in a fantasia of lavish palaces and enchanted forests, on a secret island where the sun never shines and she's surrounded by deadly vampires - and against her better judgment, she's falling in love with one of them. (And unbeknownst to Tess, her estranged best friend is having a sapphic affair with a beautiful vampire of her own back in...

Haunt Your Heart Out

Autor: Amber Roberts

Número de Páginas: 269

A dashing ghost hunter and the bookseller who made up the ghosts he’s chasing wind up entangled in more ways than one in this steamy contemporary romance from the author of Text Appeal, perfect for fans of Ashley Poston and Chloe Liese. Homebody Lex McCall loves her sleepy Vermont town and quiet bookstore job. After her family, friends, and exes all moved away to seek futures elsewhere, Lex set one rule: no dating tourists, newcomers, or anyone else who is bound to leave her behind. When the bookshop owner, eager to off-load the supposedly haunted building, offers to sell the store to Lex at an unbeatable price, Lex jumps at the chance to further put down roots. Then handsome stranger James stops by the bookstore. Lex assumes he’s just another tourist passing through, but it turns out he’s part of a ghost-hunting documentary crew that’s looking into the many “verified” ghost stories in town. Lex can’t resist getting involved—especially because these so-called ghosts are actually made-up stories from Haunted Happenings, her hobby vlog from a decade prior. Worried her ghost-faking secret will get out and ruin her chance to buy the store, she tampers with the...

Guardian Demon

Autor: Aurora Ascher

Número de Páginas: 409

Oil and water. Angels and Demons. Some things shouldn’t mix. But when a fallen angel needs the key back to heaven, her only hope may be a crow shifting demon, in the latest spicy novel from instant New York Times bestselling author, Aurora Ascher. A demon with a forgotten past . . . Raum is the quiet one who rarely smiles. He’s felt numb since Heaven erased his memory as punishment for crimes he can’t recall. His only relief comes from his penchant for theft and his unusual connection with animals. Until, that is, he crosses paths with a beautiful angel. An angel searching for redemption . . . A loyal servant of Heaven, Sunshine is fighting to regain her rank and redeem herself for her shameful past. Tasked with retrieving a grimoire from Hell, she binds Raum into her service with an unbreakable contract. He must help her navigate the underworld—or lose everything he holds dear. But her plan backfires when she finds herself drawn to him, like a moth to a flame . . . A forbidden desire . . . The rivalry between demons and angels is ancient,deep, and . . . obvious. Yet it can’t extinguish their scorching attraction. But when hints of Raum’s past finally come to light, a...

Servant of Earth

Autor: Sarah Hawley

Número de Páginas: 481

A USA Today Bestseller In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything. Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say half feral—but she’ll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae court. Trapped as a servant in the faeries’ underground kingdom of Mistei, Kenna must help her new mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn’t, the punishment is death—for both mistress and servant. With no ally but a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and grueling physical tests. But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in a secret rebellion against the inventively sadistic faerie king. When her feelings for the rebellion’s leader turn passionate, Kenna must decide if she’s willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness. Surviving the trials and overthrowing...

Wedding Dashers

Autor: Heather Mcbreen

Número de Páginas: 401

After a case of mistaken identity and an almost one-night stand, two stranded wedding guests have to find their way to their final destination together, in this riotously fun debut romance. Ada’s little sister is getting married. Which should be a happy thought, right? But the once close sisters have been in a year long fight, the wedding is all the way in Ireland, and Ada is so broke that she just barely managed to get a ticket on a budget airline. And as if things couldn’t get worse, said airline just cancelled her connection. Which means Ada is stuck in London with no way to make it to the wedding. Surely she’s hit rock bottom? So, there’s no reason for her not to spill her heart out about the over-the-top wedding, her sister’s worryingly quick engagement, and the womanizing best man she’s dreading meeting to a handsome also-stranded stranger at the bar. Until she realizes the stranger is headed to the same wedding. Oh, and he’s the infamous best man. Now, Jack and Ada must put their simmering attraction behind them to make it to Belfast before they miss the nuptials. But between flat tires, missed trains, and suspect hostels, Jack and Ada start to question...

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

Autor: Sarah Hawley

Número de Páginas: 401

Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to? Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon—one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain. Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. Powerful and merciless, he drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry—if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can't leave Mariel's side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do (turns out some humans are attached to their souls). But the witch is funny. And curvy. And disgustingly yet endearingly cheerful. Becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates when Mariel, terrified to confess the inadvertent summoning to her mother, blurts out that she's dating Ozroth. As Ozroth and Mariel struggle...

Slipstream

Autor: Madge Maril

Número de Páginas: 352

In the high-speed world of Formula 1, documentarian Lilah teams up with racing driver Arthur Bianco for a whirlwind of revenge—and perhaps something more. Lilah Graywood never imagined she’d be spending her summer amidst the roaring engines and adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1 racing. As a serious documentarian, her passion lies in capturing the raw, unfiltered truth. But when her best friend, business co-owner, and secret boyfriend Max decides to pivot their documentary company to film the Ignition Energy Drink Racing team, Lilah is thrust into a world she despises. Her disdain turns to fury when Max blindsides her, not only ending their relationship but also threatening the company she painstakingly built. Enter Arthur Bianco, the charismatic and enigmatic F1 reserve driver whose career is as tumultuous as the races he dreams of winning. Initially, Lilah is supposed to document Arthur’s relegation to backup driver, but together they concoct a plan to take control of Max’s documentary, each with their own motives—Lilah’s revenge and Arthur’s redemption. Their secret alliance promises to change the narrative, both on and off the track. As they navigate the...

Bonjour, Sophie

Autor: Elizabeth Buchan

Número de Páginas: 354

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS SPRING PICK 2025 'Vividly conjures the excitement of Paris' RUTH HOGAN, bestselling author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS 'Beguiling' The Times Can she escape the darkness of her past in the City of Light? It's 1959 and time for eighteen-year-old Sophie's real life to start. Her existence in the village of Poynsdean, Sussex, with her austere foster-father and his frustrated wife is suffocating. She dreams of escape to Paris, the wartime home her French mother fled before her birth. Getting there will take spirit and ingenuity, but it will be her chance to uncover the mystery of her family background, and, perhaps, to find a place where she can finally belong. When Sophie eventually arrives in the Paris arising from the ashes of the war, it's both everything she imagined, and not at all what she expected... 'Original, page turning, wonderful. I loved it.' KATIE FFORDE 'A delightful, funny, poignant story suffused with the atmosphere of Paris on the cusp of the Sixties' RACHEL HORE READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR BONJOUR, SOPHIE 'I read it one sitting' ***** 'Wonderfully evocative' ***** 'Elizabeth Buchan has excelled herself' ***** 'Loved every moment' *****...

In Which Winnie Halifax is Utterly Ruined

Autor: Alexandra Vasti

Número de Páginas: 192

"Hot, smart, funny, and charming as hell" - Alix E. Harrow on THE HALIFAX HELLIONS series. The final novella in Alexandra Vasti's Halifax Hellions series. In 1811, Winifred Wallace told one lie. To secure her future as an independent sheep farmer, she invented an estranged husband named Mr. Spencer Halifax and forged their marriage record. Ten years later, her deception catches up with her: in the form of the disturbingly real, distressingly attractive earl on her doorstep. Spencer Halifax wants to set a good example for his beloved hellion sisters. Ever since their father's death, he's tried to play the role of sensible earl - and involving himself with a felonious sheep farmer is decidedly not sensible. But Winnie's passion and fierce self-reliance draws him in, even as her closely guarded secrets keep him out. When Spencer asks Winnie to travel with him to London to disentangle their semi-legal union, she's horrified. London is where her mother stole several lavish necklaces from noblemen. But she cannot pass up the chance to return the stolen jewelry. Though returning the gems is more difficult than Winnie imagined, and she soon realizes that the only way forward is to trust...

How the Other Half Die

Autor: Rachel North

Número de Páginas: 333

'Succession meets The White Lotus. Absolutely enthralling' Antony Johnston 'Relentlessly page-turning' Philippa East 'Pure escapism' L D Smithson Privilege has a price. But who will pay it? On the eve of her seventieth birthday, Geri gathers her brother's spoilt adult children together on the family's private island and tells them that she's ready to name her successor as CEO of the lucrative global empire founded by their grandfather. Her announcement triggers a frenzy of suspicion, rivalry and back-stabbing. Each of the three siblings believes the role should go to them - despite the dark secrets that they all harbour. As Geri uncovers the black heart of her own family, will the best among them win the prize? Or will the heirs to the Chalice crown finally get what they so richly deserve? Praise for Rachel North: 'Creepy and compulsive' Sabine Durrant 'A stonking page-turner' Emma Curtis

Corporate Governance

Autor: Lawrence E. Mitchell

Número de Páginas: 541

The study of corporate governance is a relatively modern development, with significant attention devoted to the subject only during the last fifty years. The topics covered in this volume include the purpose of the corporation, the board of directors, the role of shareholders, and more contemporary developments like hedge fund activism, the role of sovereign wealth funds, and the development of corporate governance law in what perhaps will become the dominant world economy over the next century, China. The editor has written an introductory essay which briefly describes the intellectual history of the field and analyses the material selected for the volume. The papers which have been selected present what the editor believes to be some of the best and most representative studies of the subjects covered. As a result the volume offers a rounded view of the contemporary state of the some of the dominant issues in corporate governance.

The Bioarchaeology of Disaster

Autor: Danielle Shawn Kurin

Número de Páginas: 184

The Bioarchaeology of Disaster examines two dozen disasters occurring around the world over the past 2000 years, ranging from natural and environmental disasters to human conflict and warfare, from epidemics to those of social marginalization—all from a bioarchaeological and forensic anthropological perspective. Each case study provides the social, cultural, historical and ecological context of the disaster and then analyzes evidence of human and related remains in order to better understand the identities of victims, the means, processes, and extent of deaths and injuries. The methods used by specialists to interpret evidence and disagreements among experts are also addressed. It will be helpful in understanding the circumstances of a range of disasters and the multidisciplinary ways in which bioarchaeologists employ empirical methods and analytic frameworks to interpret their impacts and consequences. The book is intended for those in the social and biological sciences, particularly archaeology, forensics, history and ethnography. It will also be of interest to those in medical history and epidemiology, ecological studies, and those involved in disaster response, law...

Bear with Me Now

Autor: Katie Shepard

Número de Páginas: 417

Love makes life a little wilder in this romantic comedy by debut author Katie Shepard. After a panic attack puts him in the hospital, charity executive Teagan Van Zijl is dragged by his sister to a wilderness therapy retreat in Montana. Lost in the woods while absconding from midafternoon meditation, Teagan is nearly eaten by a bear before his rescue by a furious angel in muddy hiking boots: the program’s handywoman, Darcy Albano, who was mostly worried for the bear. Darcy thought she was going to work as a trail guide when she was hired onto the camp staff but ended up cleaning and hauling instead—merely the latest screwing-over she’s endured since her ex stole her car and her parents ruined her credit score. Teagan becomes the silver lining she didn’t expect, a man clearly going through something yet willing to commit to Darcy’s unique brand of wilderness education as the cure for what ails him. After weeks in the mountains with Darcy, Teagan doesn’t want to return to New York without her. He hires Darcy as his sober companion—a position he doesn’t actually need filled and for which Darcy is completely unqualified—hoping she can help him figure out a way to...

Demon with Benefits: Deluxe Limited Edition

Autor: Aurora Ascher

Número de Páginas: 401

A hot-headed witch plus a lovable bad-boy demon equals a scorching and hilarious enemies-to-lovers tale from the instant New York Times bestselling author of Sanctuary of the Shadow and My Funny Demon Valentine. Fans of Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Brynne Weaver, and Kimberly Lemming will be enchanted by this latest installment in the spicy paranormal Hell Bent series about demon brothers, curses, and loving even the darkest parts of ourselves. DELUXE LIMITED EDITION featuring stenciled edges, full color inside covers, designed chapter headers, foil cover, and bonus content! Only available for a limited time and while supplies last. They can run from their demons . . . The jokester of the demon brothers, Meph wears his grin like armor and uses humor as a mask. But lately, his composure has been slipping, especially around her. Iris. The blue-haired witch with a vicious temperament. Something about her soothes the darkness within him . . . but he’s not looking for a savior. There’s no such thing for someone like him. But they can’t hide forever . . . Bitter and haunted by her traumatic past, Iris Donovan isn’t keen on welcoming demons into her life—even if they’re her...

Love You a Latke

Autor: Amanda Elliot

Número de Páginas: 369

Love comes home for the challah-days in this sparkling romance. Snow is falling, holiday lights are twinkling, and Abby Cohen is pissed. For one thing, her most annoying customer, Seth, has been coming into her café every morning with his sunshiny attitude, determined to break down her carefully constructed emotional walls. And, as the only Jew on the tourism board of her Vermont town, Abby's been charged with planning their fledgling Hanukkah festival. Unfortunately, the local vendors don’t understand that the story of Hanukkah cannot be told with light-up plastic figures from the Nativity scene, even if the Three Wise Men wear yarmulkes. Desperate for support, Abby puts out a call for help online and discovers she was wrong about being the only Jew within a hundred miles. There's one other: Seth. As it turns out, Seth’s parents have been badgering him to bring a Nice Jewish Girlfriend home to New York City for Hanukkah, and if Abby can survive his incessant, irritatingly handsome smiles, he’ll introduce her to all the vendors she needs to make the festival a success. But over latkes, doughnuts, and winter adventures in Manhattan, Abby begins to realize that her fake...

La guerra de los huracanes

Autor: Thea Guanzon

Número de Páginas: 487

A Talasyn la abandonaron en un orfanato de Sardovia cuando era un bebé. La Guerra de los Huracanes es todo cuanto conoce, pues su pueblo lucha para liberarse de la tiranía del Emperador de la Noche Gaheris. No obstante, ¿se trata realmente de su pueblo? Talasyn sueña con descubrir algún día su procedencia, con encontrar a su familia y el origen de la radiante magia que fluye por sus venas. Alaric de la Casa Ossinast, Maestro de la Legión Forjasombras y único hijo y heredero de Ghaeris, ha sido moldeado por su padre para convertirse en un arma. Encargado de destruir a la nación vecina, la Confederación Sardoviana, Alaric tiene un único objetivo: acabar con todo lo que amenace al Imperio de la Noche, sirviéndose, para ello, de sus ejércitos, sus naves de tormenta y su magia de sombras. Al menos, hasta que ve a Talasyn en el campo de batalla blandiendo la misma magia de luz que mató a su abuelo, convirtió a su padre en un monstruo e hizo estallar la Guerra de los Huracanes, un conflicto que lleva una década en marcha. Tras intentar, sin éxito, acabar con ella, pues la chica tiene algo que lo hace vacilar, la que es ahora su mayor enemiga se le escapa entre los dedos. ...

No One Does It Like You

Autor: Katie Shepard

Número de Páginas: 385

College sweethearts reunite to restore more than just an old inn in this new romance by Katie Shepard, author of Sweeten the Deal. When’s the best time to tell your ex that you want them back? Probably not in the middle of a Category 3 hurricane. But when Broadway actor Tom Wilczewski is about to dive into the floodwaters to rescue his co-lead, he calls the ex-wife he hasn’t seen in ten years to swear he still loves her and ask for a chance to make things right. Two months later, Rose Kelly is tired of seeing pictures of her ex-husband Tom rescuing Hollywood darling Boyd Kellagher. Not that she’s jealous. Of course not. She’s far too busy taking care of her elderly aunt and worrying about the storm damage to the family B&B on Martha’s Vineyard to miss the love of her life. But after belatedly hearing Tom’s voicemail, Rosie asks him to follow through on his promises for once by helping her fix the inn. Thinking this is the perfect way to win her back, Tom agrees. When they get there, things are…less than ideal. Rosie expected the inn to be in better shape. She expected it to have more beds. And she expected more help from her actual family—not from Tom and the rest...

One Summer in Provence

Autor: Carol Drinkwater

Número de Páginas: 373

'SUPERB - I LOVED IT!' MIRIAM MARGOLYES 'SHINES WITH ALL THE COLOURS AND TEXTURES OF PROVENCE' KATE MOSSE 'SIMPLY DELICIOUS' JOANNE HARRIS A season of secrets... Celia Grey appears to have the perfect life: married to Dominic, the man of her dreams, and living on a glorious, thriving vineyard in the south of France. To celebrate their good fortune, she decides to throw a huge party. When she is contacted by a stranger who claims to be her long-lost son, David, the newborn she gave up at twenty and has never spoken of since, Celia impulsively invites him for the weekend of celebrations - without mentioning it to her husband. Despite his surprise, Dominic graciously welcomes David and his unexpected companion - but secretly he harbours doubts. Is David really Celia's son? And who is the mysterious young woman travelling with him? Only Celia can decide how far she will go to hold everything together, to keep her perfect life from unravelling... One Summer in Provence is a story of betrayal and belonging, and of discovering love in unexpected places. Praise for Carol Drinkwater: 'Like taking an amazing holiday in book form' Jenny Colgan 'You can almost smell the sun-baked countryside' ...

The Geographer's Map to Romance

Autor: India Holton

Número de Páginas: 369

Geography professors in a failed marriage of convenience inconveniently reconnect for an emergency mission in this swoony historical-fantasy rom-com. Professor Elodie Tarrant is an expert in magic disasters. Nothing fazes her—except her own personal disaster, that is: Professor Gabriel Tarrant, the grumpy, unfriendly man she married for convenience a year ago, whom she secretly loves. Gabriel is also an expert in magic disasters. And nothing fazes him either—except the walking, talking tornado that is his wife. They’ve been estranged since shortly after their wedding day, but that hasn’t stopped him from stoically pining for her. When magic erupts in a small Welsh village, threatening catastrophe for the rest of Britain, Elodie and Gabriel are accidentally both assigned to the case. With the fate of the country in their hands, they must come together as a team in the face of perilous conditions like explosions, domesticated goats, and only one bed. But this is easier said than done. After all, there's no navigational guide for the geography of the heart.

A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire

Autor: Sarah Hawley

Número de Páginas: 393

Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine. His business, Ben's Plant Emporium, is thriving, and he's even expanding the shop. His anxiety disorder is...well, it's been better, but that comes with the territory of running a business and having beastly urges every full moon, right? As for romance-who has the time? Though his family is desperate to see him settled, Ben is fine approaching forty as a single werewolf. But after drunkenly bidding on and winning a supposedly-possessed crystal on eBay one night, he finds himself face-to-face with a beautiful yet angry vampire. Eleonore Bettencourt-Devereux is a rare breed-a vampire succubus born from two elite European bloodlines during medieval times. Thanks to an evil witch, she's been stuck in a crystal since she was thirty, forced to obey orders from the possessor of the rock. Eleonore's been dreaming of breaking the spell and severing the witch's head for centuries. But did this witch really sell her to someone new, and for only ninety-nine cents? Eleonore would claw this werewolf's heart out and eat it, if only the binding spell would allow her to. But Eleonore and Ben soon realize they...

Guardian Demon: Deluxe Limited Edition

Autor: Aurora Ascher

Número de Páginas: 465

Oil and water. Angels and Demons. Some things shouldn’t mix. But when a disgraced angel needs the key back to heaven, her only hope in a world where between Grumpy and Sunshine lies irresistible passion, may be a crow-shifting demon. New York Times bestselling author Aurora Ascher blends spicy demon romance, cozy fantasy, and rom-com for the latest in her wickedly funny, warm-hearted Hell Bent series – perfect for fans of Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Brynne Weaver, Jenna Levine, and Kimberly Lemming. DELUXE LIMITED EDITION featuring stenciled edges, designed chapter headers and inside covers, series spine design and bonus content! Only available for a limited time and while supplies last. A demon with a forgotten past . . . Raum is the quiet one who rarely smiles. He’s felt numb since Heaven erased his memory as punishment for crimes he can’t recall. His only relief comes from his penchant for theft and his unusual connection with animals. Until, that is, he crosses paths with a beautiful angel. An angel searching for redemption . . . A loyal servant of Heaven, Sunshine is fighting to regain her rank and redeem herself for her shameful past. Tasked with retrieving a grimoire...

Best Hex Ever

Autor: Nadia El-fassi

Número de Páginas: 252

'As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.' JENNA LEVINE 'A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.' LANA FERGUSON 'A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.' KATE JOHNSON 'A romance baked full of coziness, witchy vibes, family, and steaming with sexual tension, wrapped into a hug of a booK' MAE BENNETT __________ A cosy and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance, about a kitchen witch cursed to hurt anyone who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. As a skilled kitchen witch, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck. Scott Mason is back from traveling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal...

In Which Margo Halifax Earns her Shocking Reputation

Autor: Alexandra Vasti

Número de Páginas: 123

"Hot, smart, funny, and charming as hell" - Alix E. Harrow on THE HALIFAX HELLIONS series. The first novella in Alexandra Vasti's Halifax Hellions series. From the day of their debut, when Matilda smoked a cheroot and Margo tied a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue, the Halifax twins have flouted convention at every turn. But when Matilda runs off with the dangerous Marquess of Ashford she may finally have gone too far. Determined to stop her sister's inexplicable elopement, Margo turns to her oldest friend for help: because if anyone can get her to Scotland in time, it's starchy solicitor Henry Mortimer. But beneath his buttoned-up exterior, Henry is ardently, wildly, miserably in love with Margo. And Matilda and Ashford's relationship too may not be quite what it seems...

In Which Matilda Halifax Earns the Value of Restraint

Autor: Alexandra Vasti

Número de Páginas: 194

"Hot, smart, funny, and charming as hell" - Alix E. Harrow on THE HALIFAX HELLIONS series. The second novella in Alexandra Vasti's Halifax Hellions series. For seven years, Matilda Halifax and her twin have been the most scandalous ladies in London. But when Matilda accidentally sells erotic drawings of the brooding, reclusive Marquess of Ashford, she has-perhaps-gone too far. Christian de Bord, Lord Ashford, knows what it's like to be notorious. Alone ever since he was accused of murdering his wife, Christian is determined to protect his adolescent sister Bea. But when Matilda Halifax's salacious pamphlet appears featuring his own face, he's thrust back into the storm of public attention. Bea's painting tutor quits and the only person he can find to replace her at his terrifying Gothic castle is Matilda herself. The last thing Christian needs is another scandal-especially not one with the most sinfully tempting face he's ever seen. Matilda is determined to right what she's set wrong. One fake elopement and a carriage ride later, Matilda finds herself in Northumberland with Christian, whose scowls do little to hide the wounds he carries. Only Matilda Halifax could turn Christian's ...