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A second dark and dangerous romance from the rising star of regency noirA second dark and dangerous romance from the rising star of regency noir. 'I am many things,' Lord Sheene said. 'Kind is not one of them.'Beautiful Grace Paget has no reason to doubt these words. After all, she was kidnapped, spirited away to a remote country manor, and told she is to grant this man his every desire ... or lose her life. But Grace is no common trollop. So she risks everything to save her virtue ...

The sensuous new novel from the Queen of Regency Noir - book 1 in the Sons of Sin series.WILL A WEEK OF SEDUCtION ...Desperate to save her sister's life, Sidonie Forsythe has agreed to submit herself to a terrible fate: Beyond the foreboding walls of Castle Craven, a notorious, hideously scarred scoundrel will take her virtue over the course of seven sinful nights. Yet instead of a monster, she encounters a man like no other. And during this week, she comes to care for Jonas Merrick...

Redemption is a dish best served warm . . .Retired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow has lost his appetite. He’s done with grief, guilt and the beige slop they dare call food at Sunny Glen Aged Care Facility, where he now resides.Life’s given him all the lemons he can handle – so he breaks into the nursing home kitchen to bake himself one last tart. It’s supposed to be his final meal, but the act of cooking stirs a dormant joy. Soon, he’s regularly sneaking in after ...

THE SIZZLING, HEARTWARMING CONCLUSION TO THE WALL STREET TITAN DUETOne determined billionaireHedge fund titan Marcus Carelli knows how to get what he wants, and he’s never wanted anything as much as he does Emma. The cat-loving redhead may have walked out of his life, but he’s not about to let her go.One wary cat ladyBookstore clerk Emma Walsh has had her heart broken by the ruthless billionaire once, and sh...

No good deed goes unpunished…To save her hen-witted sister from scandal, Philippa Sanders ventures into a rake's bedroom – and into his power. Now her reputation hangs by a thread and only a hurried marriage can rescue her. Is the Earl of Erskine the heartless libertine the world believes? Or will Philippa discover unexpected honor in a man notorious for his wild ways?Blair Hume, the dissolute Earl of Erskine, has had his eye on the intriguing Miss Sanders since he arrived ...

* A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2023 * * THE FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2023 - LITERARY NON-FICTION *'Simply, a masterpiece. Here, Anna Funder not only re-makes the art of biography, she resurrects a woman in full. And this in a narrative that grips the reader and unfolds through some of the most consequential moments - historical and cultural - of the twentieth century.' GERALDINE BROOKS‘There’s exhilarat...

Will a chance meeting on Christmas Eve…Alicia Sinclair, Countess of Kinvarra, cannot believe that fate has been so cruel as to strand her on the snowy Yorkshire moors with her estranged husband as her only hope of rescue. During their rare encounters, the arrogant earl and his countess act like hostile strangers. Now that Alicia has fallen into Kinvarra's power, will he seek revenge for her desertion? Or does the dark, passionate man she once adored have entirely different plans fo...

“A must-read for seasoned and new managers alike.” —Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM-SCP, CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)A groundbreaking guide to mastering the job interview, offering proven advice and techniques to discover your unique interview style that is key to interviewing better—for those on either side of the table.Conventional interviewing advice doesn’t work. That’s what Anna Papalia learned through years of experience as an HR...

'A sincere, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud debut . . . a genuinely delightful read.' The Australian‘Would you mind terribly, old boy, if I borrowed the rest of your life? I promise I’ll take excellent care of it.'Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car he’d return it washed and polished, with a full tank of petrol. The problem is, he has no one left to borrow from. At 82 he’s desperatel...

Stasiland tells true stories of people who heroically resisted the communist dictatorship of East Germany, and of people who worked for its secret police, the Stasi. Internationally hailed as a classic, it is ‘fascinating, entertaining, hilarious, horrifying and very important’ (Tom Hanks) and ‘a heartbreaking, beautifully written book.’ (Claire Tomalin).East Germany was one of the most intrusive surveillance states of all time. One in 7 people spied on their friends, fami...

They will risk it all to protect what’s theirs.Nobody gets in their way and nothing will stop them.These are the men of Royal Ace Security.If you like protective heroes, you’ll love this collection of bodyguard romances featuring books 1-4 in the Guarding Her series!Surface (Royce & Paisley – book 1)She was off limits.Too young.The boss’s daughter.Forbidden.I knew it all along, but it...

Three children must fend for themselves in Victorian London. But there might be a way outWhen fifteen-year-old Maggie, her sister Liz and young brother Charlie find themselves tragically orphaned they know their young lives can never be the same again. And when Liz is taken ill, Maggie has to tend to her, and loses what little work she had. In desperation, she ventures onto the streets, risking her safety and her innocence.