Julie Milligan has the perfect New York City life - until the one man she can't let go of returns. Lead guitarist Anthony Russo is stuck in the City after a car wreck leaves him unable to tour. He's back to constant contact with Julie - the one woman he was stupid enough to lose. A second chance is hopeful, but can they risk everything for love?
This powerful novel of a nation in social and moral crisis in the early postwar years probes the transition from a feudal Japan to an industrial society. The influence of this book, often considered Dazai's masterpiece, made the term 'people of the setting sun' -- the declining aristocracy -- a permanent part of the Japanese language. Dazai's heroine, Kazuko, the strong-willed young aristocrat who deliberately abandons her class, stands as a symbol of the anomie that pervades so much of the modern world. The distinguished translator Donald Keene has said of the author's work: 'His world...suggest Chekhov or possibly postwar France...but there is a Japanese sensibility in the choice and presentation of the material. A Dazai novel is at once immediately intelligible in Western terms and quite unlike any Western book.'
McKenzie Ridge, small town, big secrets... deadly truths. Killers hide in plain sight while danger lurks at every curve in the rugged mountain town where love… and lives, are on the line. From USA Today Bestselling Author Stephanie St. Klaire comes a shocking suspense set filled with danger, destiny and dry humor. The five-star McKenzie Ridge series will leave you on the edge of your seat, each twist and turn going darker and deeper as the saga continues to take you hostage with every jaw dropping discovery. All FIVE captivating books available now! Book 1, Rescued: It isn’t just love on the line, it’s lives too… Dawson and Sam agree on one thing...relationships are more work than they’re worth. But in their darkest hour they couldn’t deny their attraction to each other and now that he's in her life, he'll do whatever he can to stay there. Dawson can’t shake the feeling that they are being watched and soon learns their small town has a fatal secret when it becomes clear Sam’s car crash was no accident — someone is trying to kill her… He’s in a race against time to protect her from a stalker determined to finish their task. They won’t need to look far to find what they’re searching for as they walk right into the cross fires of a crime that’s anything but random and brings their community to its knees. Secrets and lies are revealed when tragedy strikes putting everything on the line, including lives, as a deranged criminal hides in plain sight. Love, fear, and impossible choices have him charging to her rescue, but will it be in time… Book 2, Hidden: Is there a happily ever after, or is love a deadly game of chance? Firefighter, Colton Sparks, is beautiful, brawny...and lonely. He’s every woman’s dream - they just aren’t his. A die-hard romantic, Colton is looking for a happily ever after, but finding Mrs. Right has been as fruitful as playing the lottery. He has the white picket fence…he just needs her. Megan Johnson is stunning with a regal quality that’s seldom found in small mountain towns and a mystery that has her new hunky neighbor intrigued. McKenzie Ridge seemed like the perfect place to settle…for now. But small town living proved to be anything but simple...it was damn hard! Gone were her days of fancy make-up and designer clothes. Here are the days of cheap flannel, and fake fur lined boots. As things start to heat up and fall into place with her handsome firefighter, Megan’s past flashes its depraved face threatening her new life. Can she stay in McKenzie and fight her demons, or will her secrets leave her alone and on the run? Book 3, Forgotten: The saga continues with the third installment from bestselling author Stephanie St. Klaire’s thrilling 5-star series, McKenzie Ridge. Forgotten doesn’t disappoint as this standalone series intensifies with even more twist and turns you won’t see coming. Sometimes learning the truth can be deadly… Police Officer Morgan Jameson’s life is turned upside down when an unconscious man is found...at her ranch. When the handsome stranger wakes up without an identity to recall, Morgan takes him in. The suspense broadens when endless chaos and mischief lands in McKenzie Ridge. Working on Morgan’s ranch to earn his keep, the mystery man can’t help but feel at home. When Morgan catches his eye, and holds his heart, he’s content with not knowing who he really is. That is until it is all threatened. Shots are fired, and danger ensues. But is it a result of the new guy in town or at the hands of one of their own? One thing is certain - it isn’t just love on the line, it’s lives too. Does love triumph or end in tragedy in McKenzie Ridge?
"An addictive series, full of heart and romance and endings that give a happy sigh." - New York Times Bestselling Author Emily March Books 1 – 3 of Nicole Burnham’s romantic Royal Scandals series about Sarcaccia’s wealthy Barrali family, now available as a boxed set. Includes the full text of SCANDAL WITH A PRINCE, HONEYMOON WITH A PRINCE, and RITA Award finalist SLOW TANGO WITH A PRINCE. SCANDAL WITH A PRINCE A one night stand. A lifelong obsession. One magical summer, Megan Hallberg met—and loved—Prince Stefano Barrali. But his royal duties took him home, and when she discovered she carried his child, she also discovered he was engaged…to a beautiful, worldly aristocrat. Ten years later, Stefano runs into Megan at the grand opening of a Barcelona hotel it’s his every sensual fantasy come to life. His memory of their passionate summer has haunted his dreams and night under the stars gives him the perfect opportunity to reclaim the woman he thought lost to him. Megan finds herself torn between passion with a prince and a fierce need to protect her daughter. Can the man who captured her heart so many years ago be her destiny…or her downfall? HONEYMOON WITH A PRINCE Dog meets girl meets prince. After dumping her rich liar of a fiancé, designer Kelly Chase opts to take her honeymoon solo. What better chance to nurse her wounds than two weeks of beachfront bliss on the breathtaking Mediterranean island of Sarcaccia? Yet when she meets gorgeous local beach bum Massimo—thanks to his runaway dog—solitude becomes less important than enjoying the company of an honest man, one who values people over position and wealth. Fresh from brutal combat, seeking privacy and a chance to heal, Prince Massimo Barrali is intrigued by the gorgeous American who fails to recognize him. He offers her dinner, but dinner and deep conversation become a night of intense passion…until the police knock on the door of Kelly’s rented villa and he’s forced to reveal his identity. Kelly hates that she’s been deceived again. But who is the true Massimo Barrali? The wealthy, worldly prince? Or the thoughtful military man with whom she shared a romantic night under the stars? SLOW TANGO WITH A PRINCE ★ RITA Award Finalist Public figures, private anguish…and devastating secrets. Tormented by the suicide of his ex-girlfriend, Sarcaccia’s crown prince Vittorio Barrali escapes the glare of the cameras by secretly trading places with his twin brother and traveling to Argentina. There, he nurses his wounds in private, mentally preparing to resume the role to which he was born, a role that doesn’t allow emotion to take precedence over duty. With her television show facing possible cancellation, At Home Abroad host Emily Sinclair learns the guest for her season finale is a no-show. A chance meeting in a café provides the perfect replacement, but when the dark, handsome man resists her invitation despite their attraction, her curiosity is piqued. Then there’s the fact he looks so familiar… Vittorio’s instinct is to help a woman in need, particularly one whose work supports so many. But can he risk his own secrets coming to light? Don’t miss a single volume of the Royal Scandals Series: - Christmas With a Prince (novella) - Scandal With a Prince - Honeymoon With a Prince - Christmas on the Royal Yacht (novella) - Slow Tango With a Prince - The Royal Bastard - Christmas With a Palace Thief (novella) - The Wicked Prince - One Man's Princess BONUS READ: - A Royal Scandals Wedding, for newsletter subscribers
Strabo's monumental work, 'The Geography of Strabo' (Vol.1-3), is a classic in the field of ancient geography and travel literature. Written in the 1st century CE, this extensive tome provides readers with detailed descriptions of various regions in the ancient world, including topographical features, customs, trade routes, and historical events. Strabo's prose is highly informative and meticulously researched, making it a valuable resource for scholars and historians alike. The book reflects the author's keen observation skills and deep interest in exploring the world around him. Furthermore, Strabo's literary style is clear and concise, ensuring that readers can easily grasp the geographical information presented. This work is a testament to the author's dedication to documenting the known world during his time. Those interested in ancient geography, history, and travel narratives will find 'The Geography of Strabo' to be an indispensable read, offering valuable insights into the ancient civilizations and landscapes of the past.
A RUN FOR LOVE April, 1889 Tori Henderson wants independence, freedom, and no husband while she raises her orphaned nieces and nephews. Jesse Cochran wants a new start, far from the crippling effects of a childhood stained by growing up as the whore’s kid. They both enter the Oklahoma Land Run and end up neighbors. Sparks fly between them, which turns into a fire they can’t avoid. A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE 1903. Betrayed by his fiancée’s infidelity eight years ago, pharmacist Michael Henderson vowed he'd never risk his heart again. But he doesn't anticipate the tug of attraction he shares with his new employee. Heidi Lester flees her home, determined to prove to her overprotective parents she can conquer her debilitating asthma, to make a life of her own. However, her unscrupulous fiancé has no intention of letting her go. He has his own plans for Heidi and her inheritance. Will a scheme to ruin Michael's family force Heidi to marry her fiancé, or will assistance arrive from a surprising source to allow her to be with the man she truly loves? A CHANCE TO LOVE AGAIN In 1906 Oklahoma, the last thing ranch cook and widowed mother Rachel Stevens wants is to get involved with a man again. She’s not happy with the attention she’s getting from the new ranch foreman, Rusty McIntrye, and how her son follows the man around like he’s a hero. What’s more troubling is the way she’s reacting to those attentions.
Elemental magic consumes the world and only a sorcerer’s apprentice who knows nothing about magic can stop it. The Alchemancer series begins. When a mad savant merges science with sorcery to unleash the five elemental forces of the universe, the fiefdom of Seacea pays the price. None more so than Aaron Shepherd, Shanna Bonnerman, and Serena Walkerton, who must save each other first if they’ve any hope of reining in the destructive energies unleashed on the world. This boxset includes the first three books in The Alchemancer series: 1. Engines of Alchemancy Separated when their home is laid waste by an elemental attack, Aaron, Shanna, and Serena individually learn of the Fifth Element, a mystery that draws them back together and into a final confrontation not as allies but as adversaries. 2. The Nullification Engine The city of Brighton promises new beginnings for Aaron, Serena, and Ensel Rhe. But when Aaron and Serena are arrested, they find their fates once again uncertain. Until they are introduced to the Nullification Engine, an ancient machine completed hundreds of years ago but never activated until now. 3. The Inversion Solution Brighton is in chaos, but Aaron soon realizes much more is at stake than just one city. Meanwhile, Serena and Ensel Rhe’s daughter, Jakinda Rhe, must face the most sinister enemy of all if they’ve any hope of discovering the inversion solution.
Welcome to Cypress Corners, Florida Three siblings, each affected in their own way by their father’s desertion years earlier. Can this wild and beautiful place, and the people they meet there, show them how to heal themselves? Or will their patterns of the past keep them from finding happiness? JoMarie DeGioia’s Cypress Corners series, Books 1-3 FINDING HARMONY A country girl committed to nature. A city guy with his eye on the bottom line. A battle of wills…a battle for balance And a love that can tip the scales TAMING JAKE The girl afraid of taking chances. The guy always looking for his next thrill. Staying on the ground or soaring through the air… Falling in love is the biggest risk of all. LOVING CASSIE The girl with a knack for getting into trouble The guy who comes to her rescue again and again Can he be the one to save her from herself? Or is she too much to handle?
The Darkness surrounds us. Everywhere. Travel down twisted paths lined with danger, heart-wrenching moments, and the heroics of self-sacrifice through these three proven riveting novels readers have sworn never to forget. Over 500 Five star reviews across venues and Goodreads. “INTENSE THRILLER…The characters created for this story are dynamic; strong willed and survivors.” Reader review for Seized By Darkness “I very much enjoyed this spooky psychological thriller.” Reader review for Obsessed by Darkness “Autumn Jordon has written another edge of your seat thriller.” Reader review for Loved By Darkness SEIZED BY DARKNESS (Book 1) Innocence lost in a heartbeat. Killing to save her child would never be an issue for a mother. For eight long years, hostage Nicole Carson lived a nightmare as the mistress of a mafia lord. When her captor brings home another kidnapped victim, she seizes the first opportunity to save herself, her son, and the young girl, leaving the Russian for dead. In order to stay alive and save the family she hasn’t seen in years from the mafia’s wrath, she must disappear as if she’s never existed. Captured by the U.S. Marshals with the kidnapped girl, Nicole, who is known as the kingpin’s woman, quickly strikes a bargain with the Marshal’s team leader, William Haus. She agrees to secure evidence against the mafia and in return she’ll earn a new life for herself and her son. But when Haus learns Nicole’s true identity, he wants to call the operation off. Nicole and her son become the prize neither the U.S. Marshall or the ruthless mobster will give up. OBSESSED BY DARKNESS (Book2) Innocence collides with hard reality. Chase Hunter, the youngest member of the elite U.S. Marshal C.U. F. F. Team, heads an operation on a college campus where a new drug is sweeping the campus, costing young lives. Chase’s own demons surface and he fights to determine when to trust his gut and when to obey orders, especially when it comes to their number one person of interest, chemistry graduate student Emma Lewis. A murderer’s plan changes as the heat on campus rises and Emma becomes the target of the psychopath. Then she goes missing. LOVED BY DARKNESS (Book 3) Innocence must be protected. A two-year-old child is found adrift on the Atlantic. It’s the job of the Cape James Police Chief, Norris Stiles, to learn who left the girl to die. New to the area, and the job as chief, he might be out of his depth. Fortunately help has arrived. Unfortunately, the feisty and beautiful U.S. Marshal could distract him from his obligations. Burnt out by grueling covert missions, U.S. Marshal Jolene Martinez heads home to the Virginia Coast for a much-needed vacation, only to become embroiled in a heart-breaking child abandonment case. When she saves the child, the case becomes personal for Jolene, and she’s determined to solve the mystery with or without the chief’s support. As the clock ticks on, both the sweet girl and the charismatic chief pluck at heart strings Jolene believed severed years ago. Duty and desire mix while she and Norris race to eliminate suspects and expose the perpetrator of the sinister act before the tides wash away all evidence and he attempts to harm the child again.
**Three novels ON SALE! Regular price $7.98** Be sure to grab book 4, Birth of the Alliance, on sale today as well! A sprawling tale blending science fiction, high technology, and fantasy, The Aliomenti Saga traces the rise and proliferation of a secret group of supernaturally gifted men and women through the life of their most dynamic member, Will Stark. A QUESTION OF WILL (Book 1)Will Stark is a phenomenally successful businessman, happily married, with a young son he adores. When he arrives home on his 35th birthday, he finds the guards to his gated community murdered, his home ablaze with his family inside, and his life nearly ended by those responsible. Will is immersed in the culture of the Alliance, a splinter group of the Aliomenti. He'll learn their secrets... and more about himself and his destiny than he ever imagined possible. PRESERVING HOPE (Book 2)Will meets a young girl named Elizabeth Lowell, resident of a hidden village, daughter of the leader of that village, and one forced against her will to bear the burden of learning the secrets the villagers seek to learn. Elizabeth has secrets of her own, though, and Will must ensure that the revelation of those secrets doesn't result in the girl's death... as it did for her mother. ASCENT OF THE ALIOMENTI (Book 3)Drawing upon his business and life experiences, Will transforms the Aliomenti into a global financial powerhouse awash in technological advances that would astound their human peers. But when power and wealth turn to paranoia, Will must decide if the group can be saved--or if the actions of the Leader of the Aliomenti mean a permanent separation is inevitable. Enjoy the first three novels of the Aliomenti Saga, a seven book epic sci-fi series featuring elements of cyberpunk, nanotech, Jedi-like mental powers, time travel, secret societies at war, elements of fantasy, and even a trained assassin with blood-red eyes. Book 1: A Question of Will Book 2: Preserving Hope Book 3: Ascent of the Aliomenti Book 4: Birth of the Alliance*** Book 5: Preserving Will Book 6: Stark Cataclysm Book 7: Convergence ***Continue the journey with Birth of the Alliance, on sale now!