Romantikk og erotikk

How far will they go to find their story?When Alexis starts caring for Maeve - a reclusive lady in her nineties - they feel an unexpected and beautiful kinship. Alexis is embracing nomad life after burning out as a big-shot editor. And Maeve is mourning the wildness of her youth as a lauded author.Their friendship inspires Maeve to write again. Her last novel pours out of her - a story of love and heartbreak, centred around a bookshop in 1950s Paris.But the line between fact and fiction is as fine as a whisper, and the novel unfurls a long-buried mystery, one that has haunted Maeve's existence.And will reverberate into the lives of both women, decades later...

"A comprehensive bibliography of the works of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) published in his lifetime"--

Erica is a sexually-enlightened mature housewife, known euphemistically as a Gilf.Erica is engaged in an elicit relationship with a young lover named Terrence. She assumed her husband, Richard is clueless about her affair. That was until Richard surprised her one night and demands that she invites Terrence over for a chat. This opens a closet full of unresolved secrets neither wished to confront.Questions of infidelity, distrust, and sexual desires arise, stemming from their past. Erica now faces pressing issues regarding what went wrong in her marriage, and whether it can possibly be saved.

After successfully defeating Vlad, my relationship with my fave, Albert, has grown significantly. Next on my to-do list? Repair the strained relationship between the knight Anson and my brother Francis! But to get past their defenses, Albert must...Become. A. WOMAN?!

A heartbreaking story of love and forgiveness in The Nightingale Daughters series from Sunday Times bestselling author Donna Douglas. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife!_______________London's East End, 1940: a frightened young woman gives birth to a tiny baby. Clearly alone, she refuses to hold the child: she can't let herself bond with the baby she must give up. But sometime in the night, a terrifying air raid forces the maternity unit to evacuate, and in the chaos, mother and baby are separated...Eighteen years later, student nurse Amy begins her career at the Nightingale Hospital. Finally away from the unhappy confines of home, she finds a friend and mentor in Sister Elizabeth Clyde. But Elizabeth is hiding a secret - one that could change both of their lives, forever...Will past mistakes destroy two families, or can love finally put an end to heartbreak?

Perfect for fans of A Winter in New York by Josie Silver and Always in December by Emily Stone, Christmas at Reedy Falls is an opposites-attract, wholesome Christmas romance that will leave readers believing in the magic of the holiday--and how it brings people together. When Mamie Morrow, a fledgling Charleston journalist, is offered an assignment covering the Grand Bohemian Lodge in Greenville, South Carolina, at Christmastime, she jumps at the chance. Her grandfather recently passed away and left her a mysterious box of objects from the time she spent with him in New Mexico when she was three. Mamie has zero recollection of her time with her grandfather, but she now knows that he was Navajo--and as the majestic Grand Bohemian is filled with Native American art, she hopes being there will help her regain those memories. Robert Fitzpatrick is an upstart photographer from South Boston. Through equal parts inspiration and perspiration, he's managed to compile a stunning portfolio, and he's just relocated to slower-paced Charleston for its lush beauty and creative community. He's also looking for the one--a girl to whom he can give his whole heart forever. But he harbors family secrets of his own. Rob is smitten with Mamie's energy and pluck, but to Mamie, career comes first. As Christmas Day approaches, the two grapple with the complications that arise when dreams confront reality--and witness the Christmas magic that can happen when you put your faith in love.

Katie's homes are a series of short leases. But every June, for a month, she goes back to Maine. To the old lake house her family calls Paradise.This summer is a little different. After waking up from an accident, Katie can't remember the last eighteen months of her life. And she can't figure out why, in a place where everything has always stayed reassuringly the same, everyone is acting so different. She has a boyfriend she only remembers as her neighbour, Bryan. Her best friend Nic won't speak to her. Her sweet father is being evasive.Katie feels lost without her memories. But what if there is a part of her that wanted to forget?

'Anne O'Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly.' CAROL MCGRATHKEEP THY FRIENDS CLOSE,THY ENEMIES CLOSER...England 1450sQueen Margaret knows she must protect the crown - and her son Prince Edward's claim to it - at all costs. With her husband, King Henry, increasingly frail, it is up to Margaret to fight for their inheritance. And as the Wars of the Roses rage on, her enemies and their wives lurk close, threatening to unravel everything she is trying to protect.Anne, Countess of Warwick has long striven to be a loyal and accomplished wife to the Earl of Warwick. But when she develops an unlikely alliance with the Lancastrian Queen Margaret, her husband's adversary, she wonders how much power now lies in her hands to determine the course of history.Crossing enemy lines, the pair strike up a thorny friendship - yet in the midst of treachery and the turmoil of battle, can the two women trust each other? Or is it only a matter of time before war drives a sword between them...

Current status:Friendships - fantastic. Family - getting better. Career - promotion on the cards.Romance - *seriously delayed*

The Jenga puzzle continues. The story of our traveler, Andrea, her deep sense of place intertwined with thematic adventures and political tensions set in the backdrop of Eastern Europe.Her cell phone begins to chime as soon as she returns to the mainland, and she texts back.She agrees to a new trip. Nina wants her return and close friends Misty and Lori will join. Resuming her primping routine, she readies her look. Her and Nina plan out all the trip details.Emboldened from her last visit, she packs new gifts. And Ahmed has softened his anger; she places her claddagh ring back on her hand.Her plans go sideways as she is pressed for money, jealousies collide and the unwelcome Irina returns.

Rina Spencer, a 27-year-old freelance writer, lives in Manhattan, New York, with her live-in boyfriend, Brandon. Upon hearing that her mother, Rose, has been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, Rina flies to Southern California to spend time with her dying mother, who lives with Rina's older sister, Susannah. During this visit, Rina meets Marcus Granger, also 27, a former law student and one of the bachelors on the romance reality show 'Love at First Sight'.As the reality show is being taped next door to Susannah's house, Rina and Marcus develop a strong friendship, supporting each other as they navigate their respective journeys to find love and accept death. However, Rina finds herself struggling with emerging romantic feelings for Marcus, constantly reminding herself that he is not her bachelor.To complicate matters further, Rose drops a bombshell that disrupts the entire family's happiness. Stunned by Rose's revelation, Rina and her three siblings make a pact to search for answers. When the truth is finally revealed, they realize that their entire lives have been built on deceit and lies.

Be it the sweetness of courtship, the fragility of flirtation or deep prevailing commitment, these are stories that bring a sigh and a smile as we glimpse love in all its iterations.Set against the backdrop of Italy, whose very essence is romance, we spend time with a woman who flips the script on actors; a little boy and his beloved violin; a snowy-haired cupid and destined dance partners, all of whom are connected by the powerful theme of love.

PRE-ORDER THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION THAT INSPIRED NUMBER ONE PRIME TV SHOW MAXTON HALL! They come from different worlds, and yet they are meant for each other. Money, glamour, luxury, power-Ruby Bell couldn't be less interested in these things if she tried. After being awarded a scholarship to one of England's most prestigious and expensive private schools, Maxton Hall, all she wants is to keep her head down, work hard, and get accepted to Oxford. She keeps her distance from everyone, especially the arrogant, rich, and extremely handsome James Beaufort, ringleader of the school's party boys. When Ruby discovers a scandalous secret about the Beauforts, she is suddenly on James's radar. It only gets worse when James is forced to work with her to plan the school's annual gala. Yet the more time they spend together, the more they realize they share much more than they thought. Perfect for fans of Monica Murphy, The Idea of You and Colleen Hoover

PRE-ORDER THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE JACKSONVILLE RAY SERIES!In the latest spicy novel in the internationally bestselling Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series, a desperate situation ends with a quick trip down the aisle. Now the team physical therapist has to smile for the cameras and prove he's in love with his new superstar hockey husband . . . My name is Teddy O'Connor, and I just made a terrible mistake. It's been six years since I was an intern for the Jacksonville Rays NHL team. Six years since I was wrapping ice packs on knees and playing Mario Kart on chartered planes. And it's been six long years since I first met him. Henrik Karlsson, star forward of the Rays...and king of my heart. Oh god, I've got to get over this crush! I'm a doctor now, a respected professional in my field. And Henrik doesn't even know I exist. As the Rays' newest physical therapist, I have a chance to launch my career. So you tell me why I'm risking everything to follow this man halfway around the world!After receiving news of his sister's tragic death, Henrik must fly to Sweden to retrieve his young niece. She's injured and grieving, but a new hockey season is about to start. Henrik can't possibly care for her alone. In fact, the Swedish government won't let him. He needs me. They both do. I'd be heartless not to help...right?Well, that's what I told myself last week as I signed our Swedish marriage license. It's what I told myself yesterday as I moved my stuff into his apartment. And it's what I'm telling myself now as the Rays PR Director stares us down. They want this marriage to look real. The team's public image, our jobs, and his niece's custody agreement all depend on it. But the Rays don't need to worry. My problem isn't that I don't love my new fake husband. God help me, my problem is that I do. PUCKING STRONG is a spicy, slow-burning MM workplace hockey romance. This is Book Four in the USA Today and Internationally Bestselling Jacksonville Rays hockey series. TROPESHockey romance; Sports romanceMM romanceSingle guardian romanceMultiracial romanceWorkplace romance

'Tender and emotional, just absolutely beautiful' JOSIE SILVER 'Maggie was the perfect protagonist to travel the world with' CESCA MAJOR 'Cathy Bramley explores grief, courage and resilience in a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful.' SARAH MORGAN'A heartbreaking yet hugely uplifting novel about finding yourself after loss' EMILY STONEWhen Magnolia Jones suffers an unimaginable loss, her heart breaks into pieces. But the discovery of her daughter's notebook prompts her to book a flight, and set off on an adventure to complete the gap year trip she planned to take. On the opposite side of the world, Jackson wonders what happened to the beautiful young woman who stole his heart on the beaches of Bali. Who did she become? And does she still remember the magical summer they fell in love? As Magnolia follows in her daughter's footsteps, she learns to laugh, cry and that life is worth living - leading her back into the arms of the man who changed her life forever.

Set in a near-future where technology is fully integrated in our homes, and a humanoid AI is running for London Mayor, Pels is a journalist desperate to get to the bottom of a spate of disappearances of young Black British people who are then found dead by bodies of water. But her boss is uninterested in her pursuit, instead assigning her to cover the "unreasonable" protests that locals in Benin are staging in opposition to white tourists heading to retreats to partake in their sacred Spirit Vine rituals. He thinks Pels will 'fit right in' and can show the benefits of this type of tourism. While Pels is sceptical, she has been having strange dreams in which she sees what seem like celestial beings, who tell her she has an unfulfilled destiny, and so a part of her is intrigued by the ceremonies... She'd rather be helping a friend whose brother has just gone missing back in London, but decides to take her bosses' assignment as leverage to then pursue the missing kids investigation. But when she partakes of the Spirit Vine ceremony in Benin, it unlocks a strange power within her. She learns that this has been her destiny, and that the missing children are part of a large otherworldly conspiracy that only she can stop. As she returns home to a London in turmoil as the cases of missing kids increase, before she can fulfil her destiny and help redirect the dark fate of her world-a fate controlled by people closer to her than she thinks-first she must come to understand and control her newly awakened abilities...

Are all couples who want children able to have children on their own? Unfortunately, no. What happens when the people who have children, but for various reasons, don't want them? What happens when the lives of innocent children become the object of transactions and the adoption process becomes a deceitful way of making money?Richard Briggs, an honest lawyer (yes, some ethical lawyers still exist), thought his small adoption firm would make people happy and make enough money for a comfortable life in Columbia, SC. But his unscrupulous young partner, Max Hartmann, wants to bring children for adoption from Romania and forces the firm's move into an expensive location, hiding the extravagant expenses from Richard.Richard's refusal to take a re-adoption case of a wealthy woman generates a series of treacherous situations created by Max, who jumps into the opportunity to make big money. Unluckily, the case proves to be complicated and dangerous, and Max's string of mistakes jeopardizes not only the firm but the life of Richard Briggs, who barely survives an assassination attempt.After the separation from his dishonest partner, would Richard decide to step aside from the dangerous path on which Max dragged him, or will he confront a network of drug dealers run by the local FBI boss?Meanwhile, caught in an alluring web of corruption, deception, and a sexual encounter with a mysterious woman, Max Hartmann's adventures in Romania shift from children's adoption to perilous money-laundering for a local mogul with ties in South Carolina.Set up in the pre-Trump, pre-COVID-19 era, Adoption is a fast-paced novel thriller about the destinies of two men tangled in the hidden past of a Conservative old-boys town, lies, corruption, and emotional adoption cases.

Thanks to the marquess's scheme to steal the throne, the water dragons have gone on a rampage. The Kingdom of Ciepla's internal conflicts only continue to expand. What will it take to turn the tide of the battle?

The first in an all-new spicy and suspenseful "why choose" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James. Dear Reader,You want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don't want to see the rotten teeth. In this case, the gift is a scholarship to attend the prestigious Neveah University. The rotten teeth? Well, they came in the form of my brand new stepbrother and his little cohort of entitled, arrogant best friends. Four dangerously handsome and stupidly wealthy men who made up their minds about me long before we met. Men who are used to getting everything they want no matter what the price. I was a big girl, I could ignore them. Then came the secret society hazing. Kidnappings. Crazy parties. Insane stunts. Mindblowing prizes. Even so, I could handle myself... until the secret and stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl a nightmares.

A spicy Victorian friends-to-lovers romanceLessons in love...From her convenient husband!A Widows of West End story. When Willa finds herself hounded by her late husband's debt collectors she must enter a marriage of convenience with her childhood best friend, Leo, or face destitution!

Four soldiers face their greatest battle yet-in the regency marriage mart!Don't miss the third instalment of A Season to WedCan a ballroom reunion...Lead to a union at the altar?

A Victorian retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, full of emotion and spice!No gentleman can tempt herExcept the one who got away...Rejected by the man she thought she'dmarry, Evangeline Sinclair won't be fooled again. Instead, she'scultivating her reputation-as an indomitable shrew!