Romantikk og erotikk

It is 1915. A great war is coming to America. You are in The Bronx, a borough of New York City, a bastion of ethnic German enterprise and culture, and struggling Irish laborers. German spies and saboteurs roam the city. Firebrand Irish soapbox orators inflame crowds with anti-war speeches. Paranoia, hatred, and politics rage in the streets. The social and economic fabric of the city begins to unravel. Enraged by the sinking of the Lusitania, pro-war thugs severely injure a German junk dealer and his grandson, young Tommy Muldoon. The boy's Irish nationalist father collaborates with German terrorists with disastrous consequences for himself and his family. Under this tumultuous backdrop, young Muldoon takes over the junk business and sets out to save his family, by day in the junkyard, by night taking boxing instruction from a Catholic priest.A sumptuous tapestry, interwoven with meticulously researched details, SHOUTS tells of the last days of the pre-World War I golden age. The richly detailed narrative orchestrates the profuse voices of its characters--priests and bartenders, boxers and violinists, politicians and brew masters. The book resounds with the symphony of those tempestuous days full tone and tint. And at the end, Tommy Muldoon stands alone in the ring facing his destiny. And the reader, by knowing better those particular times past, now better understands the times today.

Megan Davis is an abused wife contemplating taking her own life before her husband, Allen, gets around to killing her. A chance encounter in a grocery parking lot sparks a life-changing transformation for Megan. She sheds her identity, becoming Mattie, and embarks on a new life filled with love and happiness. Despite the unorthodox circumstances, she marries the man of her dreams, Jacob, believing that Megan is dead and buried, along with her past.But fate has other plans. The past resurfaces, threatening to shatter Mattie's carefully constructed world and expose the secrets she so desperately wants to keep hidden. Her idyllic life with Jacob hangs in the balance as she faces the devastating consequences of her choices.

From love and marriage to the front line of Russia's invasion, a profoundly personal story of the city of Odesa and the emotional impacts of Putin's ten-year war.

Can Pippa find common ground with her unexpected house guest, or are she and local vet, Gil, destined to remain at odds, even when the village is in crisis?

When clinical scientist Laila's life plan veers off course, her friends stage a Love Intervention, reuniting her with her three exes around the world. Are they the key to her future?

Alice and Briar were best friends through high school, returning every year to the summer camp Briar's mum ran. Until one summer - their last together - when Alice kisses Briar, then flees to England and cuts off all contact. Now, Briar's mum has passed away, and it's up to Briar to keep the summer camp running. Determined to ease her long-term guilt over how she treated Briar, Alice offers to help co-direct, and soon the two are sharing a cabin and managing chaotic campers and counsellors. The two constantly butt heads and rub each other the wrong way - but is all the friction they're feeling purely down to past grievances, or is some of the heat due to rekindled attraction?

With meddling producers, fame-hungry co-stars, and millions watching, Declan and Oliver must decide what they are willing to give up to live in the public eye, even if it's each other

Escape to the Wild West with Book Three in the steamy new cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless. . . the perfect summer read for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score.'The spice was immaculate' Reader review, Holding the Reins'There is no reining in my love for this book' Reader review, Holding the ReinsMy favourite book of the year!!' Reader review, Holding the Reins____________________________________When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek's interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the honest, upstanding, and proper man required for the job. A devoted single dad, his main goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter.As the daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she's dying to break free from the restraints of reputation and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins.When the Laurel Creek crew head to Las Vegas for a weekend away, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves exchanging marriage vows in a Vegas chapel.With no chance of an annulment, the two make a pact: Stay married in secret, until Ginger's father is re-elected and Cole is appointed country Sheriff.But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other's company, riding the high of their accidental marriage, the more it begins to feel real.Until they forget they were ever pretending at all. . .____________________________________Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series:'Absolutely amazing!''An incredible book''I could not recommend this more''Perfection''I cannot wait to see what comes next'

Can first love last a lifetime?Twenty years since Nia, Jade and Michal became an inseparable trio. Three years since Michal died. Three years since Nia and Jade had the worst fight they''ve ever had.They've barely spoken since.But Michal left behind a letter for Nia, asking her and Jade to go on the road trip they'd all planned to do together before they turned 30. So now Nia and Jade must face up to what happened to their friendship - complicated by the distracting presence of Jonah, brother to Jade and Michal's former boyfriend.As the three of them drive further into the southern states of America, confronting a complex history at every stop, hidden feelings rise to the surface - because Nia has been in love with Jade for twenty years, and this could be her last chance to let her best friend know the truth. But can she face their fears and decide that love is a risk worth taking?A heart-breaking, sexy and utterly romantic read all about family, friendship and the kind of love that could change everything - if only you are willing to take a chance. Fans of Alexandria Bellefleur, Bolu Babalola and Ali Hazlewood will adore this.

When Emma is hired as housekeeper for actor-turned-director Adam, who is filming his new drama in Samphire Bay, she never expected romance to ignite... nor to track down Adam's stalker.

When she's caught stealing, Nan is faced with a choice - gaol, or the House of Help. But will a new romance turn her to crime again?

Will two newly divorced, single parents - with meddling kids - stop clashing over the local music and arts festival long enough to realise their feelings for each other?

Will her new love story be the one she''s read before?A decade after they said goodbye after graduation, old friends Jack and Annie reunite in the beautiful village of Clove Lore in Devon - what more could these bookworms want than a holiday running the tumbledown bookshop?Unbeknownst to Annie, Jack is arriving with a bruised heart after the end of his long-term relationship, while Annie is running away from painful memories in Texas.Elsewhere in Clove Lore, the mysterious owner of the Castle Lore has died, causing much gossip in the village. When Jack and Annie are sent to investigate the huge Gothic library, they find themselves locked in overnight and soon, are discovering their connection might be more than just good friends...A gorgeously uplifting friends-to-lovers romance that will make your heart sing. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Trisha Ashley and Heidi Swain will adore this.

Enemies fake dating while trapped by a storm. A sexy romance waiting to happen, or are this chef and restaurant owner destined to remain at each other's throats?

When playboy Mac moves to Duncoorie, he ruffles some few feathers. Feisty potter Isla challenges him like no woman before, but is Mac a safe bet for her bruised heart?

Tara is excited to grow her business making dollhouses to order at Coorie Castle - until she bumps into Cal, resident single dad, and the man who broke her heart years ago...

Vivian believed she had found love with Donovan, her partner with whom she renovated and shared a home, envisioning a future together. However, her dreams are shattered when Donovan abruptly ends their relationship. Refusing to drown in sorrow, Vivian sets out to find a new beginning and inadvertently stumbles upon a real estate office that would change her life forever.There, she meets Andre, an irresistibly charming and strikingly handsome man who captures her attention like no one ever has. Andre is not just any real estate agent; he is one-half of the dynamic duo behind the popular home improvement show, House2Home. Just when Vivian thinks her luck couldn't get any better, she encounters Sean, Andre's equally captivating twin brother, adding an unexpected twist to her new venture.To her astonishment, Vivian discovers she's been selected to appear on their show. The twins are not only interested in transforming her living space but also, it seems, in winning her heart. As Vivian navigates this unexpected turn of events, she finds herself in a thrilling predicament: caught between two desires, each as alluring as the other.

Beatrice Schofield thought she had everything she wanted in life. She had a loving boyfriend, a great home and a fantastic job. What more could she wish for? Then Beatrice loses everything. Her boyfriend, her home and her job are no longer hers. Shellshocked, she moves in with her brother Ben as she tries to move on from an exploded life, picking up the pieces. She accepts a new job, working behind a bar in the city with her brother's best friend and roommate, Matt. All Beatrice wants to do is move forward and heal from the shock of what happened. Then Beatrice wakes up in hospital after an accident and the last eight months of her life are a complete blank in her mind. What happened to her boyfriend, her home, her job, why did she walk away from everything? How did she come to own the items she doesn't recognise in her room? What was she doing with her life, who was she with, was she happy? Beatrice sets on a mission to understand what happened to the life she had loved, and who she became in the time she cannot remember.

In the heart of the desert, amidst ancient secrets and forgotten desires, The Sailor and the Queen unfolds as a tale of forbidden passion and unexpected destinies. When Petru Slavescu and his fellow sailors are abducted by a fierce tribe of warrior women, they are thrust into a world of sensual rituals and untamed desires. As they navigate this seductive new reality, they must confront their deepest longings and grapple with the consequences of their choices. With each stolen touch and whispered promise, the boundaries between captor and captive blur, igniting a fire that threatens to consume them all. The Sailor and the Queen is a mesmerizing exploration of eroticism, power, and the enduring quest for love and freedom in a world where pleasure and danger intertwine.

Love is the spirit of humanity, but can one love a spirit? Julius, a bookstore attendant, is certain of his undying love for a spiritual apparition. However, she is now gone, deceased from this world for centuries, so how can he pursue someone that no longer exists in the world of the living? His answer is to create her from within. If he cannot find the one he loves, then seeing her again through artistic expression will be his only salvation. Yet, Julius himself is no artist, so who can guide him on this journey? Laura, his colleague who has recently endured the anguish of a bitter breakup, finds solace in Julius's presence. As a talented artist she guides Julius in his journey to find the beauty that lies within his emotions. As she watches Julius develop into the artist that parallels herself, she grows closer to him and forms an attachment that gives her the bond that gives meaning to her life. But unbeknownst to Laura, the object of Julius's desire lies elsewhere, in a sphere beyond even her artistic thoughts. Will Julius's journey continue endlessly without resolve? And will it be another cycle of anguish for Laura? Or maybe love and understanding can still find a way to connect them together.

Jessica is tired of her life. Tired of her family, tired of her job, and tired of her string of meaningless one-night stands. When her sister invites her to their grandmother's birthday party, Jessica reluctantly agrees, hoping for a change of pace. At the party, she meets Alice, her friend's illegitimate cousin, and is immediately smitten. But Alice is hiding a secret, and it's not the one Jessica thinks. As Jessica and Alice grow closer, they discover that they have more in common than they initially thought. Both are struggling with their pasts and trying to find their place in the world. But when Alice's secret is revealed, it threatens to tear their families apart. Will Jessica and Alice be able to overcome their challenges and find happiness together? Or will their love be doomed from the start?

"When two strangers meet under false pretenses during an idyllic week in the French countryside, they'll each need to face the truth to find one other again."--

When their mother leaves the country to be with her lover, Hugh and Caddie Clavering's seemingly perfect life falls apart. Devestated, and desperate for her to come back, the children travel alone to the Villa Fiorita on Lake Garda, determined not to leave without her. On arrival, they can tell Fanny and Rob are deeply in love, and their mother is happier than they've ever seen her, but the scheme lives on and Rob's young daughter is only too glad to help destroy their relationship. Will Hugh and Caddie realise that their actions have consequences before it is too late?

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