She's forbidden. My best friend and managers sister. I'm an arrogant, self-righteous Italian guy who only thinks through one thing... I never see the same woman twice - it's my rule. I throw the most outrageously wicked and sexy parties for my own satisfaction and relish on women like I do my fine dining. I'm a playboy by day and a playboy by night. They call me the Italian Playboy and I love it! Only, all of that changed one night when a dark haired beauty stepped into one of my sex parties. From the moment I laid eyes on her, I had to have her. But no sooner than my eyes had met her naked body, she was gone. I had to find her. And I wouldn't stop until I did.
Smart. Funny. Fearless."It's pretty safe to say that Spy was the most influential magazine of the 1980s. It might have remade New York's cultural landscape; it definitely changed the whole tone of magazine journalism. It was cruel, brilliant, beautifully written and perfectly designed, and feared by all. There's no magazine I know of that's so continually referenced, held up as a benchmark, and whose demise is so lamented" --Dave Eggers. "It's a piece of garbage" --Donald Trump.
The Vengeful Italian is a modern day romance. There is love, romance, betrayal, hurt feelings insecurities, forgiveness, and generally dealing with the obstacles that lifes puts in your way. It is from both the main characters point of view. Ashleigh Gordon is a plain girl. Shes shy and her insecurities are growing, but she has a big heart. Ashleigh is aware of the fact that she isnt going to turn a mans head, when rich and powerful Vincenzo Trevino shows and interest in her she is shocked. Vince, the local playboy, has her heart fluttering, her knees weak, and her common sense flying out the window. Unable to understand Vinces motives Ashleigh is cautious at first but before long, she finds herself falling for him. After a whirlwind courtship, they marry. It is on her wedding (at the reception) that is overhears a conversation that is not meant for her ears, although it is a revelation. Her husband, Vince and his best friend, Charles are discussing his motives for marrying her. He married her for revenge, for something that he believes she did to his sister. A sister that she never met, nor knows anything about. Ashleigh is hurt, disillusioned, and very angry. What will she do? Vincenzo Trevino is a rich and powerful Italian American. Being Italian, family means everything to Vince, so when his sister is so hurt by the actions of Ashleigh that she takes her own life; he vows to get even with her. He organizes a meeting and proceeds to woo Ashleigh make her fall for him then he will dump her as his sister was dumped by her husband (he believes Ashleigh is the woman that Melissas husband ran off with). However, things dont work out the way he plans. He falls in love with her and worries about her finding out the real reason for their marriage. What will he do when Ashleigh finds out?
Smart. Funny. Fearless."It's pretty safe to say that Spy was the most influential magazine of the 1980s. It might have remade New York's cultural landscape; it definitely changed the whole tone of magazine journalism. It was cruel, brilliant, beautifully written and perfectly designed, and feared by all. There's no magazine I know of that's so continually referenced, held up as a benchmark, and whose demise is so lamented" --Dave Eggers. "It's a piece of garbage" --Donald Trump.
What his billions can't buy... If Sergio Mancini wants something, he only has to snap his fingers to get it. Except for Bella Williams. No matter how much his stunning stepsister once drove him wild with lust, he never allowed himself to have her, believing she was a gold digger like her mother. Now, when Bella calls unexpectedly seeking refuge at their secluded family home by Lake Como, their unfulfilled desire resurfaces. No longer able to resist, Sergio ruthlessly decides it's finally time to quench the fire. But their one night together only inflames their passion--and now he wants more!
The Search for the Map—and the secret behind its cryptic code—intensifies in a quest across time, space, and multiple realities. But what if the true treasure isn’t the map at all . . . what if the map marks something far greater? Something one world cannot contain? Those who desire to unlock that mystery are in a race to possess the secret—for good or evil. Kit Livingstone is mastering the ability to travel across realities using ley lines and has forged a link from the Bone House, a sacred lodge made of animal bones, to the fabled Spirit Well, a place of profound power. His friend Mina is undercover in a Spanish monastery high in the Pyrenees, learning all she can from a monk named Brother Lazarus. Still determined to find Kit, she is beginning to experience a greater destiny than she can fathom. Cassandra Clarke is overseeing an archaeological dig in Arizona when a chance encounter transports her to 1950s Damascus. There, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to the Seekers—the last living remnants of the Zetetic Society who need her help to track down the missing Cosimo Livingstone and his grandson Kit. But there are darker forces at work in the universe whose agents always seem to be one step ahead of the rest—and they’re all desperate to gain the ultimate prize in this treasure hunt where the stakes increase at every turn. At the heart of the mystery lies the Spirit Well. “Lawhead’s intricately plotted, compelling tale continues to demonstrate his mastery of world building.” —Library Journal
Experience the dazzling brilliance of a world like ours—yet infinitely bolder and brighter: a place of kings and warriors, bards and battles, feats of glory and honour. It is a place you will forever wish to be. It is Albion. "When I opened my eyes, I was no longer in the world I knew." Lewis Gillies is an American graduate student in Oxford who should be getting on with his life. Yet for some reason, he finds himself speeding north with his roommate Simon on a lark—half-heartedly searching for a long-extinct creature allegedly spotted in a misty glen in Scotland. Expecting little more than a weekend diversion, Lewis accidently crosses through a mystical gateway where two worlds meet: into the time-between-times, as the ancient Celts called it. And into the heart of a collision between good and evil that's been raging since long before Lewis was born. First published more than twenty years ago, The Song of Albion Trilogy has become a modern classic that continues to attract passionate new readers. Part of The Song of Albion trilogy: Book One: The Paradise War Book Two: The Silver Hand Book Three: The Endless Knot Epic historical fantasy Book length: 138,000 words Includes additional insights from the author in “Albion Forever!” and an interview
She drives a tractor. He arrives in a red Ferrari. What could possibly go wrong? Flora Barton is desperate to save her family home Strawberry Hill Farm. She only needs one thing - a great business idea to keep the farm afloat! So, when Nico Rossi arrives from Italy with a crazy plan to save the farm, Flora should be overjoyed. The trouble is the Rossi men are infamous playboys and sensible Flora doesn’t trust impetuous Nico at all. Nico has been trying to escape the famous Rossi surname his whole life. Arriving in sleepy Cranfield after recently losing his beloved grandfather and family vineyard, he has no intention of staying on any longer than necessary. But he soon realises how desperate the situation is and throws caution to the wind to help turn the farm into a Glamping site. Can Flora realise her dreams to keep the farm safe for the future and can Nico ever stop running from his past? As they try to save Strawberry Hill Farm, secrets are revealed and just maybe they’ll discover why opposites attract... Praise for Alison Sherlock: ’The story is lovely. All characters were facing challenges and trying to cope with change. They were good, honorable, relatable, and I was immediately invested in their happiness.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ’A great feel good read, great characters, good storyline and set in a fabulous location. Loved it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ’I love Alison Sherlock's writing style, her way with words and just lovely stories. A wonderful story to read curled up by a fire!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ’This book was such a charming read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ’This is a solid 5 out of 5 starts for me and a book I will happily reread in the future to revisit these characters. I could not stop smiling when I finished this book.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ’I loved everything about it!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'This was such a lovely read to snuggle up with over the weekend. The characters and setting were adorable and I really didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Emily has fallen into a pit of distrust after being betrayed by her lover, and even a business trip to Italy can’t seem to raise her spirits. But on her trip she runs into a man named Giovanni in a small shop, a handsome man beaming with geniality. And after their encounter, the two can’t seem to stop running into one another. Could this be…destiny? No! Emily was betrayed once before, and everyone knows men can be frivolous and fickle. Yet no matter how far Emily tries to get from Giovanni, something seems to keep bringing them together.
Bantam 1992The Aegean, ex-agent Michael Vance pilots the Odyssey II, a handmade replica. A Russian gunship with Arab terrorists takes a tiny island where a U.S. corporation has a laser space facility. The renegades convert the launch vehicle into a ballistic missile that can deliver their stolen nuclear warhead to any city in the U.S. Can Vance stop them?Idea points: Aerospace, Ulysses,
