Romantikk og erotikk

Curious about her family history, a young woman travels to a small town in rural east Texas and discovers much more than she bargained for. Instead of what her mother had described as a family tragedy that led to their migrating to the West Coast, Val Keller, Commander in the Office of Naval Intelligence uncovers a half century of murders, intrigues and mysteries that surprised even the locals.

Skye has led a life completely separated from others because of her telepathic skills she can't control. One bright light in her life are the images of a dream man who invades her waking thoughts and dreams. Little does she know she is about to run head long into him when she becomes the target of an escaped Wraith bent on capturing her. Almost too late, Ethan finds Skye already in the clutches of the Wraith and he must risk his own life to save the breathtaking woman who captures his heart the moment he sees her. After Ethan is seriously injured, Skye realizes she can touch him and must nurse him back to health. Caring for him, Skye is drawn to Ethan at a level she can't explain, and even after learning the truth of the Sphinx Warriors, the Wraith, and the need for her specialized Seer abilities, Skye still wants to be with him more than anything. Recovered from his injuries, Ethan must bring Skye back to the complex, where he is torn between his family's need of her special telepathic talents, his desire to keep her safe from the touch of others, and his own craving to make her his Power Mate. Even though Skye is thrown into the chaos of the Sphinx lives, she amazes him with her dedication to help those he loves even when the cost to her could very well be her mind. In a last ditch effort to prevent Ethan's and the Sphinx's deaths, Skye throws herself into the midst of one of the most dangerous battles yet. Using her telepathic skills, she buys enough time for Ethan to save the complex but not before she is wounded and her mind is shattered. His heart crushed, Ethan can only stand by and watch as the medical team must risk transforming Skye in order to bring her back. Skye astounds them all as she transforms into an incredible Power Seer and shows Ethan how deeply she is connected to him as his joined Power Mate. With Skye and Ethan's unequaled love and power, nothing is impossible in the future as the Sphinx Warriors continue to battle against the evil Wraith.

En el Salvaje Oeste, el calor de la pasión entre el detective John West y Emily Adams se ve amenazado por un siniestro misterio. Las chispas saltan cuando unen sus fuerzas para desentrañar el caso del rancho Adams, pero el propietario de un rancho rival arroja una sombra de duda y sospecha sobre su investigación. Con el peligro acechando en cada esquina, ¿podrá perdurar su amor? Descúbrelo en "La seducción del ranchero", donde los corazones se ponen a prueba y el amor verdadero lo conquista todo.

Landscape artist Arabella St. Claire lacks the one thing every artist seems to lack-having enough time to paint. It might be the twenty-first century, but Arabella's family expects her to marry a man she has no interest in. Accustomed to spending time alone, her world tilts on its axis when she meets Samuel Lewis. Stuck in the small town of Whiskey Springs for two weeks, airplane pilot Samuel Lewis finds himself drawn not only to the peaceful mountain surroundings, but to Arabella, a young artist who prefers her own company to that of others. Unfortunately, Arabella seems to be the one thing Samuel cannot resist. A damsel in distress. Due to their particular circumstances, Arabella and Samuel agree to a pretend relationship. Just for a little while. Two weeks should be long enough. But when does life ever go as planned? Get lost in the pages of this sweet contemporary romance and fall in love along with Arabella and Samuel as they navigate their pretend... maybe not so pretend... relationship.

In this spiritual and captivating story, inspired by true events, a young woman, Salem Ryan Rose, who has been drowning in depression and pain for years, decides that it is time to set out on a quest for healing and peace. She knows she can no longer avoid the pain; she must face it, otherwise, she is confident her life will end soon from heartbreak.She made a promise years ago to Sam, to write a love story - their love story - hers and Sam's, and so, this is where she begins her search for healing, by picking up a pen, pulling out her old journals, and allowing herself to remember everything.Salem knows that she must go back to her memories - memories that are painful to visit - and remember all that has happened, a daunting and scary task to complete. On this journey inside her dreams and memories, she visits her younger self and young Sam. She is forced to open doors that were closed long ago to experience love and loss, like it's the first time, and see painful moments with clarity - moments from early childhood leading into her adulthood; traumatic events such as being in love with an addict, that leads up to the most tragic, life changing moment: The death of her first love, Sam.How could she finish this love story without him? She knows that the only one way out is through the darkness, so she sinks into everything that she has avoided feeling for so long, to find the light.

She has her dream job...but her cohost is a nightmare.Emily Beckerman has the dream job as a writer on Live From New York, a world-famous sketch comedy show. But what she really wants is to write for the legendary Weekend Update segment. When it becomes clear that the current hosts will never give her that chance, Emily takes matters into her own hands and replaces one of their jokes with her own.She never expected that her moment of revenge would cause an on-air meltdown that got the show's Head Writer fired. Emily is even more surprised to learn that she's going to be his replacement, because Live From New York is dangerously close to being cancelled.The only problem is Chris Galloway, the other Update host and Head Writer. Emily and Chris are both convinced that they know the best way to save the show, and neither of them is happy about being forced to work together. But Chris isn't who Emily thought he was, and when their animosity gives way to white-hot chemistry, she realizes that Live From New York isn't the only thing at risk.

Get ready to fall in love with the brand new spring romance set on the Isle of Skye from bestselling author, Julie Shackman. *Available to pre-order now!* 'Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction' Woman's Weekly 'A true page-turner' Chat Monthly 'A wonderfully warm tale' The Sun

If you like a dishy, voicy Hollywood drama, Do Tell is for you. Fun, fun, fun! ¿¿¿¿¿I adored this book! ¿¿¿¿¿I couldn't put this down! ¿¿¿¿¿This book is perfect. Hollywood gossip of the golden age, but the back door access. ¿¿¿¿¿THERE'S NOTHING STRONGER THAN A GOOD STORY. THE QUESTION IS: WHO GETS TO TELL IT? The clock is ticking on Hollywood actress Edie O'Dare's contract with FWM Studios. Her acting career is going nowhere, and she's running out of time to find a new role in the industry - other than providing salacious details of the latest party or premiere to the press. So when an up-and-coming starlet hands her an explosive letter - alleging an assault by an A-list actor - Edie helps get the story into print, and buys herself a new career as Tinseltown's new reigning gossip columnist. Edie has more power on the page than she ever commanded in front of the camera. But dealing in your former friends' secrets comes at a price - and when her scoop turns into the trial of the decade, Edie's decisions have the potential to ruin more than one life . . .Do Tell is a glittering journey into golden age Hollywood, and a sharply relevant exploration of secrets, power, and who gets to tell your story.Like our intrepid narrator, Do Tell manages to be both funny and substantive, breezy and wise. I stepped into the stream of the narrative and didn't look up until I came to the last page - Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House

Trained from birth to protect the Sphinx Warriors, Eleina sacrifices herself to save the Warriors and her one true love, Jacob, by destroying a dimensional gate. Believing Eleina has died in the process, Jacob is left a broken man and he submerges himself in his duties as a Warrior until an accident reveals Eleina is still trapped in the gate. Once free of her entrapment, she is alive but her body and mind is damaged. Jacob will do everything in his power to help her, and the only thing keeping her sane is the irresistible draw and attraction to a Warrior she can't even remember. Jacob wants nothing more in life but to have Eleina back as his. As much as he wants her, doubts plague his mind if she will ever be his again. Revealing to her that he believes he sent her to her death long ago, the fact his unusual power could harm her, and the secrets she herself keeps could come between them. With time running out and the entire complex threatened, Eleina realizes she has come full circle and will have to destroy the gates again but knows she won't survive. Jacob, however, is gifted with the fourth page of seven which reveals he can save her if she will let him. United as one is the only way they can triumph. Eleina and Jacob must learn to face their fears and memories of the past or be torn apart forever in the present. Defying both everyone and themselves to become Power Mates will make them undefeatable. They will save the future of the Sphinx Warriors and the battle against the evil of the Wraith will continue.

Macy White has been living her best life as international pop star, Harper Bloom, for the last decade, and loving every second of it. The sparkly dresses, crazy parties, and never-ending sold out tours are exactly her idea of a good time. The only downside? That constant exposure of her escapades on gossip sites. When she accidentally finds herself the center of a celebrity sex tape scandal, her brother-slash-PR manager decides it's time for her to take a step back from the spotlight.Back in Oaken, Minnesota, Brody McAllister has inherited the local paper from his late parents who poured their heart and soul into it every day. Brody? Not so much. Not only did he never imagine himself in this position, but his small hometown lacks any major stories worth telling, causing paper sales to decline. Now, Brody has to not only reconcile the loss of his beloved parents, but also their legacy if he can't find a way to boost sales.Living in totally different worlds, these two opposites should have never found themselves working together. But after childhood feelings reignite, they find themselves drawn together and hatch a plan to help save Brody's dying paper. The only catch? It involves bringing the infamous Harper Bloom to town, and with her, the gossip journalists who always seem to catch her in the middle of a scandal.Will Macy be forced to give up all of her secrets? Or can she find the best of both worlds with Brody by her side?

Physically he's protecting her. But emotionally she's never felt more exposed.The last person tech heiress Finley Cooper ever wanted to see again was Brandon Hale. Two years ago, Brandon shattered her heart. Now Finley needs protection, and, against her wishes, Brandon is assigned the job. Even worse, they must pretend to be a couple in order to find answers.Brandon, a former Navy SEAL, met Finley while on an undercover assignment in Ecuador. But he broke her trust, and now he doesn't blame Finley for hating him. As a new Blackout operative, Brandon's first assignment throws him into Finley's life 24/7. Someone wants her dead, and it's clear this person won't stop until that mission is accomplished.To keep her safe, Brandon must regain Finley's trust. Can he convince her she's more than a job to him? Or will peril permanently silence them?*a second chance romance

These Alpha shifters are about to fall HARD!Come to the small town of Aspen Ridge, Alaska and get ready to watch these swoon worthy wolf and bear shifters fall in love with their fated mates!Books in this set include:The Alpha's WardThe Alpha's PrizeThe Alpha's CaptiveThe Alpha's Obsession

It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans. Attending a masquerade ball, wealthy fashion designer Caterine Doucette, dressed as a shimmering ice princess, has her cool façade shattered when she encounters Bayou-born ex-cop Remi Michaud, disguised as the darkly handsome pirate Jean Lafitte. Their true identities are hidden, the princess and the pirate come together in an explosion of passion and desire. But when fantasy turns to cold reality, Caterine panics and disappears into the night, unaware this man will soon be sent to rescue her from a killer and will capture her heart. Orphaned at a young age, Caterine grew up in the home of her beloved grandmother, Miss Dauphine Doucette. Despised by her Doucette relatives for the devotion she received from her grandmère, Caterine suffered years of envy and disdain. The young Caterine learned quickly how easily the love she had to give could be thrown back in her face. After Miss Dauphine turns over ownership of the century-old fashion house, Ma Chérie, to Caterine, an attempt is made on her life, for there are those in the Doucette family who will stop at nothing to possess what they feel is their rightful inheritance. Not knowing whom to trust, Caterine goes into hiding. Miss Dauphine, convinced someone in her own family is behind the attack, hires Remi, now working for a private security company, to track her down and unmask her would-be assassin. Learning that the affluent Caterine Doucette is the beautiful princess he held in his arms at the ball, Remi is torn between his growing desire for her and painful memories of another rich socialite's betrayal. Caterine finds herself falling in love with Remi, but old embedded pain leaves her afraid to open her heart.Down in the Big Easy, Caterine and Remi must learn to trust one another if they are to survive in a world of family greed and ruthless revenge.

Christines Leben ändert sich schlagartig, als sie eines Nachts einem Mann folgt. Kurz darauf verliert sie ihren Job, ihre Wohnung und sogar ihren eigenen Namen. Sie gerät in eine Männerwelt voller Spannungen, Drogengeschäfte und Schießereien. Drei Dinge werden von ihr erwartet: das stille Anhängsel zu spielen, Agent Dane zu gehorchen und den Sohn des Mafiabosses auf Abstand zu halten. Leider gelingt ihr keines davon.

GRETA'S SECRETS is a woman's journey from repression, guilt, and shame to adventure, self-knowledge, and healing. It is a deeply intimate account of a woman's journey to sexual freedom: a life-enhancing road map to empowerment and transformation. The stories will allow you to share in Greta's search for a life filled with passion, love, and sexual pleasure. You will be teased and stimulated by her erotic exploits, and encouraged to explore your own sexual self in new and delicious ways. This book allows women to understand themselves deeper and will help men understand women better.

In Vivianes Leben läuft es schon länger nicht mehr rund - der langjährige Partner hat sie mit einer Jüngeren betrogen und ihr Selbstwertgefühl ist dahin. Als dann auch noch die Karriere zu bröckeln beginnt, weiß sie, dass es so nicht weitergehen kann - sie nimmt sich eine Auszeit in den Thermalbädern der malerischen Halbinsel Sirmione am Gardasee. Doch die Entspannung ist nur von kurzer Dauer: Plötzlich wird ihr Leben von dem geheimnisvollen Maler Salvatore, ihrem reumütigen Ex und alten Familiengeschichten aufgemischt. Viviane muss sich entscheiden: unter der Sonne Italiens allen Sorgen entfliehen oder ihr voriges Leben zurückgewinnen? Und meint der schmeichelhafte Italiener es überhaupt ernst mit ihr oder enttäuscht sie die Männerwelt ein weiteres Mal? Mit der Unterstützung ihrer besten Freundinnen fasst Viviane im verheißungsvollen bel paese den Mut, ihr Leben komplett auf den Kopf zu stellen...Eine im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes malerische Romanze in Bella Italia - mit warmherzigen Figuren, sexy Humor und viel Frauenpower! So schön wie eine Reise an den Gardasee!

Stephen Mullins, the discerning Earl of Stone, meticulously chose a suitable bride, Lady Louisa Breckenridge, who embodied the genteel traits he sought in a life partner. However, as their courtship unfolds, Louisa's yearning for authentic love collides with Stone's calculated intentions, propelling them into a tumultuous journey of self-discovery and passion. Lady Louisa, ever the fervent romantic, surrendered her heart to Lord Stone's beguiling allure, only to be ensnared in a web of deception that shatters her illusions. Fleeing from the heartache of betrayal, she unwittingly draws Stone into a riveting escapade when her escape is met with abduction, intertwining their fates in a dance of danger and desire. As fate cunningly orchestrates their paths, Stone's once-practical perspective transforms into ardent devotion. With each shared challenge, their mutual admiration evolves into a love that defies what either ever imagined. Amidst the labyrinth of deceit and emotional tumult, their hearts entwine in a battle against their own uncertainties, illuminating a path toward authentic love as they grapple with the question of whether they can transcend the barriers that threaten their union. Amidst the backdrop of Regency elegance, Stephen and Louisa endeavor to untangle their feelings, mending the frayed fabric of trust while navigating a maze of emotions. Will their journey through heartache and intrigue lead them to the culmination of a love that transcends pretense, culminating in an embrace that triumphs over the shadows of deceit? In Earl of Stone, the echoes of romantic betrayal resound against a crescendo of passion, reminding us that even amidst great turmoil, the heart's desires refuse to be silenced.

Elizabeth Ben-David believed in the power of prayer. From the moment her husband, Nic, had woken from a coma and through an extended stay in intensive care at Martha's Vineyard Hospital, he hadn't had any recollection of their lives together. All of the memories that they had made together were lost to him.Elizabeth did not know how it could be that she was a stranger to the man she loved so fiercely. Not only was he the father to their young daughter, but he was also Elizabeth's best friend. There was so much to say, and so much that couldn't be put into words. Love was like that, it could only be felt.Nic reached out for her hand. His movements were slow, his touch gentle, as he wrapped her hand with his. His gaze was full of emotion and tenderness. "Help me remember, Liz."

He said he'd always be there for her, even if he wasn't always around..MasonMy mother left me and my dad when I was three. I spent my childhood believing that women could not be trusted and that I needed to proceed with caution. Until high school that is. Suddenly as a teenager, girls were throwing themselves at me. Call it puberty or clear disinterest in them that left most pining for me. By the time I got to college, I had reveled in it.I had no feelings, no emotions with them, I'd give them a quick ride, then send them on their way. Except one. My best friend's sister. BaileyOne might say that I was the perfect daughter and sister. I did everything right until I didn't. I never expected to fall for a guy like my ex-boyfriend and the ramifications of that relationship's demise would change my life forever. That's one of the reasons why I became a flight attendant. I craved to have my freedom back. It wasn't until I finally felt like everything was under control and that I had things figured out, that my life would truly be turned on its side. And the only one I have to blame is my brother's best friend.

Read the diaries of one of the wildest women you've ever encountered. Read about "Lauren's" escapades as she transforms from a shy wallflower who never makes any kind of move on her own to someone who takes her sexual destiny into her own hands.

When a neurodivergent young woman freezes in a trance in an airport terminal, and Dexter Rawlins, a soon-to-be-retired airline chief pilot, sees her motionless figure as a potential terrorist, why didn't he call security?Jenifer Boscawen talks to ghosts and wanders the metaverse, talking to her long-dead father. She once played computer games and now, for her use only, builds aircraft simulators in a barn behind her house. He flies internationally and lives in hotels worldwide except when he can retreat to his farmhouse beside Dartmoor, where he spends hours on Dartmoor talking to the ponies.Morwen, Dexter's childhood girlfriend, also talks to ponies and says, 'When two Fey people meet, there's either an explosion or a blending.'They must find out between aircraft engine failures, crashes, and investigations, which take them to Madagascar, Mauritius, the USA, Dartmoor, and somewhere called the metaverse. - What is their future?

Harley had great hopes for the future, but those hopes have long since faded.Harley said she would never go back to the city that had destroyed her heart, but if you keep sticking needles in old wounds, they will always ache. She learns certain doors are best left locked when the phone rings, the city comes to a stop, and she is called back. Ones you let in might never be closed.

Spending my summer at St. Mary's Boarding School isn't the same without my friends. I knew it wouldn't be. What I don't expect is to see her again. Isla Ransford.The last time I saw Isla, I gave her one rule to follow: become invisible.Four years later, she shows up at St. Mary's and is anything but invisible.The only logical solution is for me to ignore her-resist her.When I find out why she's back at St. Mary's, my choice to stay away is taken. I'm forced to intervene. After all, I'm the reason for her suffering.Pretty Girls Never Lie Novella is the fifth and final book in the St. Mary's series and can be read as a standalone. Reader discretion is advised.