He wants her back, but she’s already taken. My ex boyfriend, Isaac, and I had the wrong conversation at the wrong time, and now the wrong people at school think I’m having his baby. Which I'm not. They’re circulating the false rumors, and the last thing I want is for my parents to hear about it. Or worse yet, my boyfriend, Preston. He’s already worried I might still have feelings for Isaac. Isaac wants to be friends, but I told him I didn’t want to date him again or even hang out with him. But we still have Les Miserables rehearsals, and that means we have to spend a lot of time together. And there’s no harm in being nice, right? I mean, it’s not like I still have feelings for him. Honest. A Steadier Version of Me is the sixth book in a nine-book rewrite of a contemporary sweet romance series called The Destiny Trilogy. In this series you can expect flirting, blushing, and kisses in the woods, but you won’t find any swearing, nudity, or sex.
Her abusive ex is making threats. But that just means she gets to finally date her long-time crush...even if it is just pretend. Quirky ice cream shop owner Sully Roberts is determined to look on the bright side of life. Sure, her abusive ex just returned and keeps threatening her. But she's going to focus on the positives--like how her late brother's best friend is now posing as her boyfriend to keep her safe. The fact that she's had a massive crush on the former Marine for years is just a bonus. Jackson isn't only attracted to Sully--he's keeping secrets from her, like the fact that he holds himself responsible for her brother's death. Pretending to be her boyfriend is nothing more than an opportunity to atone for some of his past mistakes. And if he has to kiss her as part of the ruse? Well, that's a price he's willing to pay. As they prepare to run her ex out of town with a series of spooky pranks, like rattling chains outside his window and releasing a mouse and a spider into his home, it becomes harder to remember this is all an act. Can their relationship survive not only her crazy ex, but the truth about her brother? Or will it be another casualty of bad choices? If you like sharp banter, swoony kisses, and small town sweet romcom edged with suspense, then you’ll love this witty romance! Binge the entire series today!
What my hot new boss doesn’t know won’t hurt him, right? When I escape to the charming town of Blue Mountain to hide, I’m immediately hired as a personal assistant by the oldest son of the billionaire family in town. My new boss, Weston Keith, is irresistible and completely off-limits. I can keep things professional between us, I swear. When his housekeeper twists her ankle after tripping over the dog, I take over her responsibilities. Only, I have no idea how to cook and clean. Let’s just say the situation gets real interesting, real fast. On top of that, I have a teensy-weensy secret he knows nothing about. I’m pregnant and hiding from my ex husband. That wouldn’t matter so much if sparks weren’t flying between us. When Weston finds out the truth, will it destroy everything? Flirting with my Billionaire Boss is a hilarious closed-door romcom with a naughty dog, a dash of mystery, office romance, burnt fish sticks, helicopter rides, a yacht, and one big billionaire family.
Can a fake marriage save their careers? Or will their feelings turn everything real? Small Town newspaper reporter, Tessa Randall, dreams of scoring a job with a big city newspaper. An interview with Benson Patrick, quarterback for the New York Giants, might be the opportunity she’s been looking for. When he comes home to Maple Creek for their mutual friends’ wedding, Tessa hopes it’s the perfect chance to interview him. Only Benson isn’t being as cooperative as she’d wanted, and before she knows it, he’s proposing to her. A marriage, even a fake one, might be the edge she needs to land her dream job. New York Giants quarterback Benson Patrick has never backed down from a dare. When the police catch him doing donuts in Central Park with his beloved truck, Ol’ Bessie, he’s afraid his career is over. After being put on suspension, his coach tells him to settle down and get married or get kicked off the team. When he goes to his buddy’s wedding at his hometown, the beautiful Tessa Randall catches his eye. If he can convince her to marry him, she might be the solution to all his problems. As long as their feelings don’t get involved. If you enjoy fake marriages, sports romance, witty banter, and small-town sweet romantic comedy, then you’ll love the hilarious book readers are raving about! Binge the series, get hooked, and get ready to laugh! Swoony Award Finalist 2021 in the Sports Romance Category. Previously titled: Her Athlete's Wedding Secret
A bundle of books #1-#4 in Bella Lore’s REJECTED BY THE BETA paranormal romance series! This complete bundle offers books one through four in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading. For as long as Isabel can remember, she’s been a rogue. Her parents are deceased; she has no pack, no mate, and no one at all except for her older brother Ben. She’s grown used to being a nobody, the butt of others’ jokes, and for the most part, alone. But in BOOK #1, during a routine errand gone wrong, Isabel stumbles onto a pack’s territory and comes face to face with a fierce—and devastatingly attractive—shifter the likes of which she’s never seen or felt. Isabel is certain this is her mate. But will he accept her, a nobody rogue? Or will he reject her to maintain his status in his pack? In BOOK #2, Isabel embarks on the kind of life she’s only dreamed of. After overcoming the betrayal and lies of her past, Isabel finally feels like she belongs. She’s engaged to be married to the love of her life, James, closer than ever to her brother, Ben, and has become a respected member of the pack. She finally has the family she’s always yearned for. And, soon, her family might be getting even bigger. Until the unthinkable happens. In an instant, Isabel loses everything. Now, she’s driven by two forces: her need for revenge and her love for her daughter. Is her love strong enough to keep her alive? Can Isabel ever overcome her tragedy? And can Caleb, the gentle, kind monk who saved her, help her find love anew? In BOOK #3, when Isabel is kidnapped by the arrogant and handsome demon king, she proves to be a rebellious prisoner. But, even as she is determined to see him only as a villain, she can't help but feel her heart soften against the powerful demon king. Despite her suffering, Isabel adapts to life in the demon caste. Despite herself, she shares moments of affection with the demon king. With insights from the castle staff, she discovers the hidden history of the Righ. Isabel can’t help but wonder what else the elves, her supposed protectors and friends, might be hiding from her. In a moment, her world turns upside down. Will Balin, once her love, become her enemy? Will Isabel uncover the truth and save her friends before it’s too late? Or will she be destined for a life of rejection? In BOOK #4, with the demon king fatally injured, it is up to Isabel to save him—a feat she can only accomplish by accepting their true mate bond that eclipses millenniums. However, as she learns to love her true mate, she notices danger on the horizon, and those that want to destroy their bond will stop at nothing to do so. The fate of the demon king—and the universe—rests in Isabel’s hands. Now, she must embark on a quest to uncover her true destiny. Can Isabel embrace a legacy so old it exceeds language and logic? And can she unlock her powers in time to save her people and stop the impending war? REJECTED BY THE BETA is a dazzling new fantasy series rife with love, heartbreak, betrayal, tragedy, magic, and heart-pounding suspense. A riveting page turner, it is filled with characters that will make you fall in love and a world you will never forget.
Colleen Murphy has a seemingly bright future ahead of her. Fresh out of college and on the brink of a burgeoning career, she cannot wait to realize a taste of independence. New to Florida and anxious to begin her new job in sales, it seems she can do no wrong. Unfortunately, Colleen is about to discover that post-college life is nothing like she envisioned. After she is enthusiastically welcomed into her condo community by three elderly residents, Colleen begins her new job, which quickly propels her into a series of soul searching scenarios when she realizes she is just a telemarketer with an employer that may be involved with the mob. With a cast of unpredictable characters by her side, Colleen soon experiences a whirlwind of surprising events that include meeting her neighbors grandson, Scott, who quickly proves he is not too good to be true. As Colleen is forced to come to terms with her own reality, life repeatedly tests her limits. Can Colleen survive her greatest challenges and find her place in the world? In this amusing narrative, a young woman must learn to navigate through an uncertain career, friendship, and love with wit and charm as she begins a new chapter after college graduation.
The Fourth Edition is again based on Robert Kimbrough’s meticulously re-edited text. Missing words have been restored and the entire novel has been repunctuated in accordance with Conrad’s style. The result is the first published version of Heart of Darkness that allows readers to hear Marlow’s voice as Conrad heard it when he wrote the story. "Backgrounds and Contexts" provides readers with a generous collection of maps and photographs that bring the Belgian Congo to life. Textual materials, topically arranged, address nineteenth-century views of imperialism and racism and include autobiographical writings by Conrad on his life in the Congo. New to the Fourth Edition is an excerpt from Adam Hochschild’s recent book, King Leopold’s Ghost, as well as writings on race by Hegel, Darwin, and Galton. "Criticism" includes a wealth of new materials, including nine contemporary reviews and assessments of Conrad and Heart of Darkness and twelve recent essays by Chinua Achebe, Peter Brooks, Daphne Erdinast-Vulcan, Edward Said, and Paul B. Armstrong, among others. Also new to this edition is a section of writings on the connections between Heart of Darkness and the film Apocalypse Now by Louis K. Greiff, Margot Norris, and Lynda J. Dryden. A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.
