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The Elusive Bride
Gareth Hamilton is stunned when he recognizes Emily Ensworth on his ship. The veil she wears is not enough to disguise her from him - or from the man hired to kill her. Whisking Emily to safety, Gareth realizes that the Black Cobra is on to them. In order to protect her, Gareth must let Emily in on the dangerous plot she is now intimately involved in. Emily Ensworth is no wilting flower. She knew the packet the dying soldier thrust upon her held vital information, and she has every intention of seeing it into safe hands. But she is also determined to bring the men trying to kill her to justice. Together, she and Gareth do their best to lure the Black Cobra and his men into the open. Putting their lives at risk draws Emily and Gareth ever closer together, the constant danger sparking a passion neither one can resist. But with threats lurking around every corner, Gareth and Emily must work harder than ever to make sure that their newfound love isn't snuffed out before it ever has a chance.
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Mistress Of The Sheikh
Sheikh Nicholas al Rashid: hailed in his homeland as the Lion of the Desert… Amanda Benning: beautiful stepdaughter of Jonas Baron and interior designer, commissioned to refurbish Nick al Rashid's already luxurious Manhattan apartment… Nick is intent on making Amanda his mistress. Does he really want her for herself, or to have his revenge?
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Lady Boss
In Chances, Lucky grew up in a top crime family. In Lucky, she was married three times. And now, in Lady Boss, she takes on Hollywood and wins! Panther Studios is the prize and Lucky wants it… In her quest for power she meets adversaries and enemies, friends and betrayers. And her relationship with her husband, charismatic comedian and movie star, Lennie Golden is put to the test. Lucky's first challenge is to buy the only movie studio still not controlled by a powerful conglomerate - Panther Studios, owned by the retired, irascible, old Abe Panther. But Abe won't sell his beloved studio to Lucky until she proves she has the guts to make it in Hollywood. It's his idea that she disguise herself as a secretary and go in undercover to find out what's really going on. It's a challenge that also satisfies Lucky's passion for adventure - and her desire to take chances… In the process, Lucky uncovers a world of financial scheming, big-time betrayal, and bizarre sex. Panther Studios and Lucky Santangelo… a dangerous mix…
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The Power Of Positive Thinking
In his international bestseller, THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING, Norman Vincent Peale has inspired millions with his heartfelt prescription for enjoying a more fulfilling life. The phenomenal and inspiring bestseller by the father of positive thinking. THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING is a practical, direct-action application of spiritual techniques to overcome defeat and win confidence, success and joy. Norman Vincent Peale, the father of positive thinking and one of the most widely read inspirational writers of all time, shares his famous formula of faith and optimism which millions of people have taken as their own simple and effective philosophy of living. His gentle guidance helps to eliminate defeatist attitudes, to know the power you possess and to make the best of your life.
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Commanded by the Sheikh
I can't let the public know my bride is missing. I need someone else. You'. To protect his throne, Sheikh Aziz al Bakir needs someone trustworthy to temporarily impersonate his missing fiancee. So the legendary Lothario of Europe demands that his housekeeper, Olivia Ellis, fulfil the role! Olivia had thought Kadar was the perfect place to hide but the Sheikh's command leaves her open to global scrutiny. Even that would be easier to bear than his intense silver gaze! As ruthless as his desert ancestry, Aziz crashes through her reluctance and Olivia soon finds herself playing Queen in public. and lover in his
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Sahara
The eleventh classic Dirk Pitt novel, where the adventurer is drawn to a secret in the burning African desert, which could destroy all life in the world’s seas. A CREEPING RED TIDE OF DEATH Deep in the African desert, Dirk Pitt discovers that a top secret scientific installation is leaking a lethal chemical into the rivers, threatening to kill thousands of people – and to destroy all life in the world’s seas. To warn the world of the catastrophe, Pitt must escape capture and death at the hands of a ruthless West African dictator and French industrialist, and undertake a long, perilous journey across the merciless Sahara…
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Three Women of Liverpool
Liverpool, May 1941. The worst week of the Blitz. Helen Forrester produces another novel set on Merseyside.
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The Patriots' Club
The Patriots' Club. It has existed for two hundred years. A secret organization controlled by the country's most influential citizens. In that time it has exercised an iron grip on the country's direction. But all that is about to change. Thomas Bolden is an all-American success story. He has overcome his past to carve out a brilliant career on Wall Street. Bolden is a man who has it all. Until, in the blink of an eye, his world is turned upside down. A kidnapping sends him fleeing for his life. Within hours he is wanted for murder. As he endures one harrowing hour after another, he makes a series of ever more startling discoveries. Yet nothing is more shocking than the truth Bolden learns about the past and his own inevitable confrontation with the Patriots' Club.
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Sam the Sudden
Not-so-fresh off the tramp steamer from America, Sam Sholter settles in the sleepy suburb of Valley Fields. His pastoral peace is short-lived, however, when Soapy Molloy, Dolly the Dip and Chimp Twist arrive on the scene looking for two million dollars they seem to have mislaid in the vicinity.
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Contracted For The Petrakis Heir
I’m pregnant.’ But this baby bombshell is nothing compared to Adoni’s scandalous solution…! A positive pregnancy test isn’t the only reminder Alice has of her one scorching night with Adoni Petrakis. As she defiantly tells him the news, memories of his skilled touch overwhelm her! The contract he draws up—to claim her and his child—is utterly shocking. As is her realisation that she’s still powerfully and inescapably in thrall to this vengeful Greek!
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Covert Conception
Even more shocking was the identity of her baby's father: Rick Gravari, her sworn enemy. Now the only way to uncover the truth and reveal the mastermind behind their mysterious one night together was to join forces with the one man who was completely off-limits. As the peril around them intensified, Natalie realized the dangerous men on their trail were nothing compared to the tender emotions provoked by her baby's father. But could she trust her once formidable foe's determination in his role as hard-nosed defender?
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His Secretary's Surprise Fiance
Her boss wants her in his office-and as his bride! Adelaide Thibodeaux grew up with Dempsey Reynaud, and she's worked for him for years. But when the billionaire football coach springs a surprise engagement to keep her from resigning, it's a low blow. Just as she's ready to strike out on her own, she's stuck in a fake relationship with her boss, biding her time. . . But soon Adelaide faces a second blow: she's actually falling for the man! Can a relationship founded on a lie become the real deal? Or will they fumble before the end zone-and stay in the friend zone?
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Jet-Set Summer Affairs
Three decadent, glamorous romances with three seriously sexy alpha males provide the perfect summer escape! Surrendering to a smouldering Sardinian...Widowed Sasha is shocked to learn that millionaire Gabriel is named as her late husband's heir and guardian to her sons. Already at his mercy, could a summer together convince her to surrender to his will? Red-hot nights in Rio...Kimberly and Brazilian billionaire Luc once shared a steamy summer together. Now their son is in danger, and Kimberly returns to Brazil for Luc's help. Yet wary Luc has one condition - she must sleep with him first! One gorgeous man, several exclusive globetrotting dates...From the moment Slade Carruthers lays eyes on the beautiful Clea Chardin, he has to have her. But Clea has a reputation and Slade doesn't share his women. So begins a jet-set seduction that has Slade pursuing Clea across the globe - and into his bed! Sun, sea and champagne...the perfect ingredients for a jet-set summer affair!
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Back In The Brazilian's Bed
With the Gaucho Cup to organise, Dante knows Karina is the best person for the job. But the buttoned-up woman he hires is a shadow of the vivacious girl he once knew. No one can hide under the glare of the Brazilian sun, and Dante plans to lift the lid on Karina’s secret before he lifts the champion’s cup!
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Housekeeper in His Bed
At his bidding...and in his bed? This title contains three stories that include "An Unforgettable Man", "The Italian Millionaire's Virgin Wife", and "His Live-In Mistress". "An Unforgettable Man" by Penny Jordan - Only one man had ever stirred Courage Bingham's senses the way Gideon Reynolds, her ruthless new boss, does. But she needs her job, looking after his domestic affairs, so she must control the attraction."The Italian Millionaire's Virgin Wife" by Diana Hamilton - Vicar's daughter Mercy Howard's job as housekeeper to fiercely masculine Italian businessman Andreo Pascali means she must adjust to a whole new life. But it's when she gets a smart new look that Andreo wants to change her duties!"His Live-In Mistress" by Maggie Cox - Intimidating, bad-tempered and magnificently masculine Adrian Jacobs needs a live-in housekeeper. But pretty, cheerful Liadan Willow is just too lovely to be at his beck and call...
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The Alibi
A perfect crime needs a perfect alibi… Crime reporter Beth Chambers is committed to uncovering the truth – and she’s not afraid of bending the rules to get there. When troubled soap star Megan Fuller is found stabbed to death in her South London home, all eyes are on her ex-husband – the notorious gangster, Danny Shapiro. Determined to expose Danny as a cold-blooded killer, Beth obsessively pursues him. But in her hunt for the truth, her family are set to pay the ultimate price… Secrets, lies and revenge brim to the top in this gritty thriller. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
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Runaway Writers
Three spirited young women—Amby, Mini and Bobby—arrive in magical Greece for a Writers’ Workshop. Each is chasing a secret dream, hoping to change track from jobs that are not fulfilling enough. For them ‘the world is full of books in search of authors’. Amby had recklessly quit a cushy corporate job to become the ghost Twitter-writer for KayKay, the hot new Kollywood superstar. Reinventing him as India’s Wittiest Tweeter was heady—until Amby starts craving to be famous for her own writing. Mini, a bestselling children’s books author, arrives with a fantasy of writing erotic novels. And Bobby quits a super successful career as an advertising copywriter to turn into a travel writer. Their creative journey leads to deep friendships and truly inspiring lessons for life. But...unexpected twists and turns are bound to happen in impossibly romantic Santorini...
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September
A place you will never forget Rosamunde Pilcher's Scotland...where the fields flourish with greenery, the bills bloom with purple, and the lochs glitter with the bright blue of the sky. A time you will never forget September...when the heather is in full flower, the first chill of autumn cools the air, and the countryside stirs with the hunt, balls, dinner parties, and dance. A novel you will never forget Rosamunde Pilcher's September...a story of homecomings and heartbreaks, friendships, betrayals, forgiveness, and love. From the author of the classic multimillion-copy bestseller The Shell Seeker, it is a book you will fall in love with... A main selection of the Literary Guild and the Doubleday Book Club
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The Legend of Kuldhara: A Historical Novel Set in
Kuldhara, a village in the Rajasthan desert, perched at the edge of time. Abandoned, cursed, nearly two hundred years ago, to remain a heap of rubble and stone. It lies dreaming of its vibrant past when the streets echoed with laughter and the fields swayed green and gold. What happened one night that drove its inhabitants from their homes, never to return? Did they flee to preserve their honour, when the covetous gaze of a local lord fell on Pari, the headman’s daughter? Where did they go? How did they survive?
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Sweet little lies
Jane Roberts was the average girl next door until she and her best friend, Scarlett Harp, landed their own hit reality show, L.A. Candy . But life on camera is getting complicated. . . . When racy photos of Jane are leaked to the press, she becomes the center of a tabloid scandal. She turns to costar Madison Parker for help, but does Madison really have Jane's back? Scarlett's got a scandal of her own. She's fallen for a guy who's strictly off-limits—which means Scarlett has a big secret to keep. But nothing stays secret for long in Hollywood. In television star Lauren Conrad's dishy, entertaining novel about young Hollywood, the lies are only as sweet as the people telling them About The Author: Lauren Conrad is the star of MTV's number-one hit show, The Hills . She launched her career as a fashion designer in Spring 2008 with the debut of the Lauren Conrad Collection. Lauren has been featured on the covers of Cosmopolitan , Rolling Stone , Seventeen , and Entertainment Weekly , among others. She lives in Los Angeles. This is her first novel.
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L.A. Candy: 1
L.A. Candy is a deliciously entertaining novel about what it's like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a young woman who has experienced it all firsthand: Lauren Conrad. Fashion designer and TV personality Lauren Conrad brings her insider knowledge of the highs and lows of life in the spotlight to this juicy New York Times bestselling series. Los Angeles is all about the sweet life: hot clubs, cute guys, designer...everything. Nineteen-year-old Jane Roberts can't wait to start living it up. She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works, and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun. When Jane and Scarlett are approached by a producer who wants them to be on his new series, a "reality version of Sex and the City," they can hardly believe their luck. Their own show? Yes, please! Soon Jane is TV's hottest star. Fame brings more than she ever imagined possible for a girl from Santa Barbara—free designer clothes, the choicest tables at the most exclusive clubs, invites to Hollywood premieres—and she's lapping up the VIP treatment with her eclectic entourage of new pals. But those same friends who are always up for a wild night are also out for a piece of Jane's spotlight. In a city filled with people chasing after their dreams, it's not long before Jane wakes up to the reality that everyone wants something from her, and nothing is what it seems to be.
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Aftertaste
Diwali 1984. Mummyji, the matriarch of a prosperous mithai business family, liescomatose in a Bombay hospital. Manipulative, determined, and seemingly invincible, mummyji hasheld together her family through bribes of money, endless food, and adoration. Surrounding her are her four children: the weak and ineffectual rajan papa who is desperately inneed of cash; sunny, the dynamic head of the business with an ugly marriage and a demanding mistress; suman, the spoilt beauty of the family who is determined to get her hands on mummyji’s best jewels; and saroj, suman’s unlucky sister, who has always lived in her shadow. Each one ofthem wants mummyji to die. After taste tells the story of one business family and its bitter dynamics: of resentful bahus,emasculated sons, controlling mothers - in - law, and rapacious siblings. For at the heart of family liesmoney, not love. Full of rare period details and insights into the world of baniya families, aftertasteis worldly, astute, and utterly riveting.
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Permanent Record
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLEREdward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down.In 2013, twenty-nine-year-old Edward Snowden shocked the world when he broke with the American intelligence establishment and revealed that the United States government was secretly pursuing the means to collect every single phone call, text message, and email. The result would be an unprecedented system of mass surveillance with the ability to pry into the private lives of every person on earth. Six years later, Snowden reveals for the very first time how he helped to build this system and why he was moved to expose it.Spanning the bucolic Beltway suburbs of his childhood and the clandestine CIA and NSA postings of his adulthood, Permanent Record is the extraordinary account of a bright young man who grew up online – a man who became a spy, a whistleblower, and, in exile, the Internet’s conscience. Written with wit, grace, passion, and an unflinching candor, Permanent Record is a crucial memoir of our digital age and destined to be a classic.
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Rajasthani Stories Retold
Rajasthan continues to fascinate the world for many reasons. Some of the more obvious ones include its colours, music and dance, venerable history, forts, fortifications, palaces, step-wells and old towns and rich textile tradition. Rajasthan also brings to mind the vast tracts of golden desert to its north-west and west, juxtaposed by the scattered green and dust-mantle clad valleys, plains and hills of its south-east and east, with their rivers and rivulets and lakes.Rajasthan is also famed for its rich oral and written traditions, drawn from mythology and religious tales as much as from the history of the area. The oral and written traditions are sometimes coloured by the blood of battles, sometimes romantic with the folk-remembered tales of Moomal, Dhola and Maru, Nihal-de and often based on real-life tales of sacrifice and duty of valourous men and women like Maharana Pratap, Prithviraj Chauhan, Jaimal, Patta, Gora, Badal, Panna-dhai, Achaldas Khinchi, Durgadas Rathore and countless ordinary citizens.Dipping into this rich heritage, this book brings to its readers a collection of short stories from Rajasthan. These are based on real people and events, but are somewhat fictionalised in the narration. The nine Rajasthani tales in this book are but a fraction of the amazing legacy of Rajasthan.