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Dream Makers
"New York Times" bestselling author Nora Roberts presents two classic romances where falling in love is a dream come true--"Untamed" and "Less of a Stranger." "Untamed" Jo Wilder had the heart of a lion and the temper of a wildcat. And when Keane Prescott crossed her path, she bared her claws. Jo was certain her charming new boss imperiled everything she cared for, but she couldn't deny the attraction between them. Though Keane's kisses left her breathless, it was his tenderness that threatened to tame her heart. "Less of a Stranger" Confident and colossally arrogant, David Katcherton swept into Megan Miller's life and awakened feelings that had long been lying dormant. But she wasn't about to fall for this irresistible stranger who was after her grandfather's business. As Katch challenged her to fulfill her dreams, he also aroused passions she'd never known before... .
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Love By Design
Somehow her own fictional brooding hero had turned up in person right under her own roof, and now all romance writer Jackie MacNamara had to do was convince stubborn Nathan Powell that happily-ever-after began at home--and in her arms.... She was the sexiest thing in a hard hat that architect Cody Johnson had ever seen, but structural engineer Abra Wilson also had a will as strong as a steel girder--and just about as flexible. But Cody had plans for Abra that not even this spirited beauty could resist...
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Truly, Madly Manhattan
Showing the sensual side of love while capturing the splendor and excitement that New York City is famous for, this dramatic volume of two full-length novels takes readers on a romantic excursion into the passionate heart of the city that never sleeps. When Harry Met Sally, Serendipity and An Affair to Remember showed us the lighter side of love. Nora Roberts shows audiences the sensual side. Capturing the splendor and excitement that New York City is famous for, this dramatic volume of two full-length novels will truly entertain Nora's millions of fans
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The Welcoming
Visitors come to Charity's friendly little inn to escape from their ordinary lives. But FBI Agent Roman DeWinter knows something ugly is going on beneath the cosy surface. His mission is to expose the dangerous criminal gang operating out of the inn. Going undercover, Roman begins his investigation - which puts Charity's life on the line.
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Risky Business
Liz Palmer runs a dive business in the quiet tranquility of a Caribbean island. Tranquil, that is, until a routine trip over the reef reveals the body of her newest employee - diver Jerry Sharpe. But when his brother, Jonas, shows up asking questions, Liz can't see how she can help. She barely knew Jerry.
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Time & Again
"New York Times" bestselling author Nora Roberts enchants readers once again with two classic tales about passion powerful enough to transcend time itself. Includes "Time Was" and "Times Change." Reissue. A New York Times Bestseller Nora Roberts enchants readers with two unique tales about passion so powerful it transcends time. Stranded in the present, 23rd-century time traveler Caleb Hornblower is more concerned about leaving behind beguilingly innocent Liberty Stone in "Time Was." In "Times Change," his cynical brother, Jacob, follows him into the past and is captivated by Liberty's spitfire sister, Sunny.
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Treasures
Includes the novels "Secret Star" and "Treasures Lost, Treasures Found".
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Summer Pleasures
Getting an exclusive interview with notoriously reclusive horror writer Hunter Brown was all "Celebrity" magazine reporter Lee Radcliffe ever wanted. And when Hunter agrees to the interview on the condition that Lee conduct it on a camping trip, she can hardly refuse. But after spending some time alone with the seductively mysterious author, Lee discovers the only thing she wants exclusively is Hunter. One Summer A summer spent traveling across America with cynical, brooding photojournalist Shade Colby was not "Celebrity" photographer Bryan Mitchell's idea of a dream assignment. But Bryan will have to manage for an entire summer if she wants the fabulous cross-country photo shoot for a book, which they're both salivating over. However, Bryan and Shade disagree about "everything"--everything, that is, except the fierce attraction they have for each other....
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The Parisian Affair
At the request of her publicity-shy boss, jewelry designer Allegra Sheridan purchases a celebrated jewel at a Paris auction. But her possession of it invites threats from a lethally handsome stranger. For embedded in this sought-after gem is a legendary mystery, a scandalous history, and a global conspiracy that means death to anyone who discovers its secrets.
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The New Collected Short Stories
The New Collected Short Stories 'A writer with a magician-like ability to tell a story'—The Week 'Lord Jeffrey Archer is definitely a storyteller, and one of the best at that —The Hindu This Archer's quiver is full of tales.'—Deccan Herald This edition of short stories, bringing together the short stories from three collections by Jeffrey Archer, showcases the master storyteller's skill like never before. Every reader will have their own favourites: the choices run from love at first sight across the train tracks to the cleverest of confidence tricks, from the quirks of the legal profession — and those who are able pint to Pan to manipulate both sides of the Bar — to the creative financial talents of a member of Her Majesty's diplomatic service — but for a good cause. In 'Caste- Off, Jamwal and Nisha fall in love while waiting for a traffic light to turn green in Delhi, and in 'Don't Drink The Water., a company chairman tries to poison his wife while on a trip to St Petersburg — with unexpected consequences ... The stories held in these pages are irresistible: ingeniously plotted, with richly drawn characters and deliciously unexpected conclusions. Some will make you laugh. Others will bring you to tears. And, as always, every one of them will keep you spellbound. About The Author Jeffrey Archer's writing career has spanned almost 30 years. His best-selling novels, which range from Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less to Kane and Abel and The Eleventh Commandment. have sold over 120 million copies throughout the world. In August 2001, he was sentenced to four years in prison for perjury. During that time he wrote three highly praised and best-selling works of non-fiction entitled Prison Diaries. He was released in July 2003. He is married with two children and lives in London and Granchester.
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The Mistress Of Spices
Tilo, an immigrant from India, runs an Indian spice shop in Oakland, California. While she dispenses the classic ingredients for curries and kormas, she also helps her customers to gain a more precious commodity: whatever they most desire. For Tilo is a Mistress of Spices, a priestess of the secret, magical powers of spices.nnThrough those who visit and revisit her shop - Ahuja’s wife, caught in an unhappy, abusive marriage; Jagjit, the victim of racist attacks at school; the noisy bougainvillaea girls, rejecting the strict upbringing of their tradition-bound Indian parents; Haroun who drives a taxi and dreams the American dream - we get a glimpse into the life of the local Indian expatriate community. To each Tilo dispenses wisdom and the appropriate spice: coriander for sight; turmeric to erase wrinkles; cinnamon for finding friends; fenugreek to make a rejected wife desirable again; chillies for the cleansing of evil. But when a lonely American comes into the store, a troubled Tilo cannot find the right spice, for he arouses in her a forbidden desire, and following her own desires will destroy her magical powers.nnCompelling and lyrical, full of heady scents and with more than a touch of humour, this novel explores the clash between East and West even as it unveils the universal mysteries of the human heart. About the Author Born in India, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni lives near San Francisco with her husband and two children. She teaches creative writing at a local college, and is the coordinator for a helpline for South Asian women. She is the author of several award-winning volumes of poetry, as well as Arranged Marriage, her acclaimed collection of short stories, a bestseller in America and winner of the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Prize for fiction, an American Book Award, and the Bay Area Book Reviewers Award for fiction. She is also the author of two novels, The Mistress of Spices and Sister of My Heart. Table of Contents A splendid novel, beautifully conceived and crafted','A marvellous combination of myth and romance, social critique and poetry','A dazzling tale of misbegotten dreams and desires, woven with poetry and storyteller magic','Fascinating stuff…appealingly flavoured and colourful','Divakaruni's magic [is] her ability to craft such a complex tale written so exquisitely without overwhelming her reader'
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The Palace Of Illusions
Be taken back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical... Narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, The Palace of Illusions finally gives a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata. Tracing Panchaali's life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood, and her secret attraction to the myste-rious man who is her husbands most dangerous enemy, it's a deeply human story about a woman born into a man's world. About The Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's books include the bestselling novels The Mistress of Spices, Queen of Dreams and Sister of My Heart, the prize-winning story collections Arranged Marriage and The Unknown Errors of Our Lives, and the Conch Bearer series for children. She teaches creative writing at the University of Houston and divides her time between Houston and the San Francisco Bay area.
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Cut Your Cholesterol
Reduce your cholesterol dramatically in 12 weeks! And that's only the start of the benefits you'll reap from our LIVE IT DOWN plan in this incredible book. See immediately how this step-by-step plan can help make you slimmer, happier, more energetic and mentally sharper. And you'll find out that it has never been easier to clear your arteries and protect yourself against heart disease!
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Careful What U Wish For
Dev a young Australian born to parents of Indian origin has everything in life, yet he's confused about what he really wants. He plots with his sister Savita to convince his parents to allow him to travel by making up a story which needed him to understand his true self or in his parents mind 'be cured'. Thus he embarks on a journey, a journey to Indian....in search of love, faith and estranged family. But his adventure comes with many ups and downs, challenging his thoughts, belifes and perception. Little does he know his short holiday will end up changing his life forever......... What happens to Dev in India? Who is his true love........Muskan his cyber girlfriend or Pooja the selfess doctor? What's the truth about Guruji? Whom will Lovely, the damsel in distress marry? Will Arundhati's scam be finally exposed? Will Dev return or take a vow like his father to never in India again? About the Author : Neera Gupta grew up in Abu Dhabi U.A.E. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery from Indian and then moved to Sydney. Whilst living in Sydney she gave up densitry and made her entry into the corporate world. Alongside she acquired and MBA from MGSM, a leading management school in Australia. Neera's passion for writing has also competitions. At the age of 10, she even published three volumes of a children's magazine called 'Fun Times' which she had the opportunity to present to then President of India, Late Mr. R. Venkataraman. Neera currently resides in Singapore where she's working on her second book, 'To Extract or Not To Extract' Which is about her life in dental school. She has travelled to and lived in many countries. In her free time she enjoys painting, drumming, modelling, dancing and partying with her friends.
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The Stanislaski Brothers
The Barnes & Noble Review Fans of New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts will find double the pleasure when they pick up a copy of The Stanislaski Brothers, two complete novels in one volume. Each story highlights one of the brothers in the tempestuous but loving Stanislaski family, immigrants from the Ukraine. The first novel, Luring a Lady, pairs the eldest Stanislaski brother, carpenter and woodcarver Mikhail, with a rich ice princess, Sydney Hayward. Then things get mixed up and fixed up for police officer Alexi Stanislaski, who finds himself both annoyed and intrigued by a vivacious and irrepressible soap opera writer in Convincing Alex. After the death of her grandfather, Sydney Hayward finds herself in charge of the family business. Not only must she deal with her grief, she must face down the threats and taunts of the man who thought he d be sitting in Sydney s place. Then a dark-haired stranger shows up in her office, complaining about the long-overdue repairs in the building Sydney now owns, where he and a dozen or so other tenants live. At first Sydney is inclined to simply add the man s complaints to her ever-lengthening list of things to do. But something about this handsome stranger draws her in. Soon she finds herself falling in love, but because of a disaster in her past, she s afraid to confront the truth in her heart.
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ICON STEVE JOBS : The Greatest Second Act In The H
ICON STEVE JOBS : The Greatest Second Act In The History Of Business Young was the author of the first and classic unauthorized biography of Jobs, which took the story to 1986. This new book, now available in paperback, looks at Job's story thereafter -- in the context of his roots and early success -- to his current roost atop the entertainment and digital world. iCon takes a look at the most astounding figure in a business era noted for its mavericks, oddballs, and iconoclasts. iCon is must reading for anyone who wants to understand how the modern digital age has been formed, shaped, and refined by the most influential figure of the age-a master of three industries: movies, music, and computers. About the Author Jeffrey S. Young, the author of the classic unauthorized biography of Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs: The Journey is the Reward, first met Jobs in 1983 as one of the founding editors of MacWorld Magazine. A free-lance writer, he began his career as a reporter with the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, and after MacWorld wrote for The Hollywood Reporter and worked for Forbes in the 1990s as its contributing editor from Silicon Valley, writing profiles and business pieces, including a very influential profile of Microsoft's Steve Balmer. In 1997, he co-founded Forbes.com. He is the author of Forbes Greatest Technology Stories (Wiley, 1998) and Cisco Unauthorized (Prima, 2001).
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Wicked Women Of The Raj
"Wicked Women Of The Raj is an unputdownable factual account of the zenana world of the rajas and sultans of India; concentrating on the firangi bahus and begums of this veiled world of myths and folklores. The book gives us the stories of twenty different European women who broke society's rules to marry the 'heathen' Indian princes. Who were these women? Were they gold-diggers; or hopeless romantics hoping to enact their own Cinderella fairytale? Did they live happily ever after? Set against the backdrop of India's independence struggle; the book has a delicious and potent mix of flavours - the end of the British Raj and the downfall of the pompous and extravagant Indian aristocracy."
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New Indian Fiction
New Indian Fiction : Contemporary Writing In this unparalleled collection of short stories, The HarperCollins Book of New Indian Fiction presents an absorbing view of one of the most fertile literary landscapes in the world. Traversing continents and orbits, styles and themes, in rich, original and frequently surprising ways, the stories testify to the range and depth of Indian writing in English. Variously lyric, satiric, tragic and fantastic, they are unified in their vigour and humanity. T The anthology features a rich assortment of voices from both new authors and established names including Abraham Verghese, Manju Kapur, Githa Hariharan and Amitava Kumar. With an insightful introduction by Khushwant Singh, one of India’s foremost literary personalities, this is the definitive survey of a lively modern scene.
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Women & Men In My Life
What can you expect when Khushwant Singh irrepressible as ever, cuttingly candid and provocatively truthful decides to write about some of the women and men in his life? An unputdownable volume, which spans his life and his long, chequered career, in which he reminisces about the people he has met, befriended and fallen out with. The list includes film makers, politicians, industrialists, lawyers, civil servants, writers as well as other relatively unknown personalities