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The Golem's Eye
The young magician Nathaniel is fast rising through the government ranks. His most urgent task is to put an end to the mysterious Resistance, but Kitty and her friends continue to elude him. As the pressure mounts, London is suddenly threatened by a new series of terrifying attacks. Is it the Resistance - or something even more dangerous? Nathaniel is forced to embark on a perilous mission to the enemy city of Prague; and to summon once again the troublesome, enigmatic and quick-witted djinni, Bartimaeus. The thrilling sequel to THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND is a roller-coaster ride of magic, adventure and political skulduggery as the fates of Nathaniel, Bartimaeus and Kitty explosively collide.
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Marker
Twenty-eight-year-old Sean McGillin seems the picture of youthful good health, until he fractures a leg while skating in New York City’s Park. Nothing life-threatening, yet within twenty-four hours of his surgical treatment he is dead. Next, a thirty-six-year-old mother, Darlene Morgan, receives minor knee surgery to repair a torn ligament – and within twenty-four hours she too has died. New York City medical examiners Dr. Laurie Montgomery and Dr.Jack Stapleton appear again in Robin Cook’s electrifying twenty-fifty novel, as they confront a series of patients after undergoing successful treatment. Despite resistance from her superiors, Laurie doggedly pursues the investigation. Though it seems impossible to determine why and how these patients are dying, she comes to determine why and how these patients are dying, she comes to realize that not only are the fatalities somehow related – they’re cold bloodedly intentional. Can it be that Laurie has stumbled upon the trail of a remarkably clever serial killer – one with a very unusual motive and with disturbing ties to both medical research and the cut and thrust of modern health care? As Laurie’s personal life continues to unravel disastrously the need for answers becomes ever more urgent.
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Madame Bovary
Her neck stood out from a white turned-down collar. Her hair, whose two black folds seemed each of a single piece, so smooth were they, was parted in the middle by a delicate lie that curved slightly with the curve of the head; and, just showing the tip of the ear, it was joined behind in a thick chignon, with a wavy movement at the temples that the country doctor saw now for the first time in his life.
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Royal Engagements
You’re invited to three beautiful royal weddings! A Royal Bride of Convenience Rebecca Winters When Princess Francette first met her betrothed, Prince Raimundo, they hated each other. But to join their two powerful kingdoms, there had to be a royal wedding…of convenience! Expecting the Cascaverado Prince’s Baby Meredith Webber Carlos Deziguel is no ordinary doctor – he’s also a crown prince… But Caroline has no idea she’s pregnant with a future king – until Carlos returns to claim his heir and make Caz his royal bride! Too Ordinary for the Duke? Melissa James Mari was totally enamoured with her gorgeous rescuer, until she discovered that Lysander was actually a duke. Was Lysander willing to give up his diplomatic career to make this ordinary girl his duchess?
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Regency Candlelit Christmas
Three rakish gentlemen, three yuletide betrothals, and three brand-new "Regency" romances! Christmas Wedding Wish by Julia Justiss Disenchanted with empty-headed debutantes, dashing gentleman Allen Mansfell is instantly attracted to the spirited and intelligent Miss Meredyth Wellingford. Merry doesn't believe she'll ever find true love - but it's the season of miracles... The Rake's Secret Son by Annie Burrows Before Carleton Tillotson left Nell, the rebellious rake broke her heart. Now he's back, just in time for Christmas, and Nell can't hide her secret any longer - Carleton's the father of her son! Blame It on the Mistletoe by Terri Brisbin Julia Fairchild has loved Iain MacLerie forever, but the boy she once knew is now a hardened and aloof man. Amid the warm cheer of Christmas, can Julia find a way to turn the spark between them into an enduring flame?
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Regency Christmas Weddings
The Pirate's Kiss by Nicola Cornick Famous and feared pirate Daniel de Lancey is master and commander of the Defiance. Only one woman makes him want to swap danger for desire, sea for seduction... And with one Christmas kiss, he will make Lucinda his bride! A Smuggler's Tale by Margaret McPhee Masquerading as a smuggler, society's handsome bad boy, Lord Jack Holberton, finds himself protecting young Miss Linden's honor, despite his reputation. But will this rake keep his twelfth-night promise and return to claim her as his own? The Sailor's Bride by Miranda Jarrett War-ravaged Lieutenant Lord James Richardson is about to put in to Naples after a victorious sea battle that has made him a hero but has left its mark on his soul. Young and innocent, Abigail Layton is just the woman to heal his hardened heart.
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Passionate Brides
THE ITALIAN DUKE'S WIFE Italian aristocrat Lorenzo needs to marry ??? though love does not enter his calculations. Tourist Jodie seems the ideal candidate - but they're soon forgetting the no-consommation rule! THE CITY-GIRL BRIDE Elegant Maggie is caught in a country flood when rugged Finn Gordon comes to her rescue. After four nights of unbridled passion, Maggie wonders if it was just strangers in the night? THE CHRISTMAS BRIDE Silas Stanway is furious! How did he end up escorting a woman he doesn't know to a wedding in Spain? Yet Tilly has ignited a sexual hunger in him he's just got to indulge...
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The Millionaire, The Viking And The Baby Doctor
Baby Request Robyn Grady Millionaire businessman Gage Cameron owed old flame Jenna Darley; he'd hurt her years ago. So if he could help her win custody of her baby niece by marrying her, that's what he would do. And he'd enjoy the fringe benefits! The Viking's Defiant Bride Joanna Fulford Viking conqueror Earl Wulfrum has taken beautiful and strong-willed Lady Elgiva's home, and now he will take her! Her response to his touch tells him she feels the heat as much as he. Their passionate battle can end only one way - in the marriage bed! The Nurse's Baby Miracle Janice Lynn For Natalie Carmichael, time is running out - if she stands any chance of having a child, it's now or never...Then she meets drop-dead gorgeous Caleb Burton. One night with him and not only is Natalie hooked...she's also pregnant!
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Passion & Pleasure
Savage Awakening by Anne Mather For two years intrepid reporter Matt was held captive. His dramatic escape made headlines. But Matt has returned believing that he can never love a woman again…until he meets caring Felicity – and experiences their explosive sexual chemistry! For Pleasure…Or Marriage? by Julia James Tycoon Markos Makarios thinks he has the perfect woman in Vanessa: she’s beautiful, adoring, living only to please him. In fact, she’s the best mistress he’s ever had. But then he warns her not to think of marriage… Taken for His Pleasure by Carol Marinelli Billionaire Anton Santini needs protection…but he’s not expecting Detective Lydia Holmes! How can this staid policewoman pose as his mistress? Yet when Lydia gets a sexy new makeover Anton is suddenly very willing to mix business and pleasure…
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An Italian Summer
The Lucchesi Bride by Rebecca Winters Catherine Dalton has come to Italy to meet her family and she’s quickly swept away into an exciting new life – starting with gorgeous, brooding Italian Alessandro Lucchesi, who steals her breath…and has designs on her body! Italian Boss, Housekeeper Mistress by Kate Hewitt A housekeeping job in a crumbling villa on Lake Como was a fresh start for Zoe Clark. But she hadn’t bargained on her dangerously sexy boss – Leandro Filametti. As the blazing Mediterranean sun heats up, Leandro realises his one desire is to claim Zoe… A Venetian Affair by Jackie Braun Dayle Alexander decides to join her gorgeous bachelor business partner Max Kinnick in romantic Venice to check out wedding locations, but then realises that her unsettling, sexy, flirtatious partner would be her perfect groom!
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Temporary Mistress
Mistress for a Weekend by Susan Napier Tall, dark tycoon Blake normally prefers sophisticated blondes that don’t require too much of his brainpower. But feisty Nora’s a challenge, especially when she acquires information that he can’t risk being leaked. Could he keep her in his bed for one wicked weekend? Mistress on Demand by Maggie Cox After a reckless, hot encounter with property developer Dominic, teacher Sophie tries to slip back to her quiet life. But Dominic insists that she become part of his glamorous, glittering existence. Will she become his mistress on demand? Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan In public: Rico demands that Stasia be the perfect wife – loyal, doting, and faithful! In private: she will be a slave to his passionate demands. However, Rico hasn’t bargained on becoming infatuated with Stasia…
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Nocturne
Under the cover of night exists the dark and sensuous world of nocturne, a world conjured up in these six seriously seductive tales of paranormal passion. Spend the night with a man whose fighting against nature to control the most primal of urges; get carried away with a deeply sensual vampire and find romance that's out of this world!
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Kidnapped
“If I accept this offer to be his mistress, I could have the finest silks, the best carriage and be transformed from ugly duckling to a pampered, pretty swan! And although I would feel a virtuous pride in turning down the wicked rake, I also have an unmaidenly interest in exactly what the role would entail…” Orphaned and vulnerable, Catriona is doing her best to resist the skilful seduction of the scandalous heir to the Earl of Strathconan. Then her newly discovered inheritance places them both in terrible danger. First kidnapped, then shipwrecked with only this fascinating rake as company, her adventure has just begun…