Romance

The natural law of existence.' Augustus Mungo St John, A Falcon Flies The son of a wealthy plantation owner and a doting mother, Augustus Mungo St John is accustomed to the wealth and luxuries his privilege has afforded him.

The first book in the Merriwell Sisters series, Never Fall for Your Fiancee is a hilarious, sparkling historical romantic comedy from Virginia Heath.

"First published in Japan in 2021 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo" -- Colophon.

The devils aren''t in the details. They''re in my bed...When my warlock foster father trades me to demons for his outstanding debts, I find myself in Hell on Earth. I''m thrust into a supernatural underground crime ring I can''t get out of, eternally bound in a contract I never made.Three hot-as-hell demons stand in between me and my freedom.A tattooed, brutish Hellhound shifter. An incubus with the power to bend wills on command. And the heir to Lucifer''s throne-the original sin demon, Pride, himself. I have to find a way out of the deal before they devour me, body and soul.But I''m no angel. There''s something inside me, something that craves the chaotic darkness these demons possess.Escaping may mean giving in to Hell''s more sinful temptations. But playing with fire only hurts if you get burned...

Danielle Steel is a master storyteller and one of the best-known and best-loved writers of women's fiction of all time

The daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching instalment in J. R. Ward's #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series . . .Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness . . . and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire's horrific origins.Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose-and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one-not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well, and following Nate's deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with.When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren't the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, though Nalla knows her sire will never accept him-and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his own immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire, what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion-even in the Fade.Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood . . .'Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other' Goodreads reviewer''I can't get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires' Amazon reviewer'Emotional by epic proportions' Kobo reviewer'The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read' Amazon reviewer'A must read' Goodreads reviewer'The story had me captivated the whole way' Kobo reviewer'Each and every character is compelling' Amazon reviewer

J. R. Ward is in a league of her own' Sarah J. MaasThe hotly anticipated thrilling conclusion of the Lair of the Wolven series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward.In this finale, Lydia and Daniel are bracing themselves for his inevitable decline but first, they must go on a rescue mission that will put both their lives in danger.

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Curl up with the new festive romance from the Top 10 bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley.'Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream - loved it!' Milly Johnson It's been a year since Lottie's fiance walked out, leaving her heartbroken. But things start to look up when she lands her dream job at a beautiful Lake District estate, with a handsome groundskeeper for a neighbour. So when Lottie is asked to organise a last minute Christmas wedding at Firholme, she can't wait to get started. Until she meets the couple, and discovers that Connor, the man who broke her heart, is the groom-to-be. As snow falls on the hills, can Lottie put aside her past to organise the perfect winter wedding? And will there be any festive magic left to bring Lottie the perfect Christmas she deserves? Curl up with this gorgeous story about love and second chances, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson.Praise for Phillipa Ashley's books:'Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream - loved it!' Milly Johnson'Sheer joy!' Katie Fforde'Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters' Woman's Own'Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug' Popsugar'A page-turner of a festive read' My Weekly

RaeganI was used to being the smartest person in a room, the nerd queen my boss looked to when things went wrong. And boy, did they go wrong. Super wrong. Enter Nico Daniels. Ex-military. Tall, built, smoking hot. He wears suits like they were poured onto his body. He has a mouth that would make Satan blush. And I thought my Nan was bossy? Nico makes her look tame.Girls like me want a guy as nerdy as them. Girls like me need a nerd on the streets and a beast in the sheets, but guys like that are practically impossible to find. They''re rarer than the mythical unicorn, the legendary eight hours of sleep a night, or the fabled second orgasm. But a highly frustrated girl''s only got so much restraint. So, maybe one night won''t hurt? Or two.Nico and I are all sorts of wrong for each other. Sure, the guy makes me scream his name in absolute ecstasy. But the rest of the time I want to smash my keyboard over his cocky head. And that''s really not conducive to a healthy relationship.If only the man who was a beast in the sheets was a nerd on the streets. If only we had something in common. I need a little nerd in my man and Nico Daniels is anything but nerd. Isn''t he?NicoI hated roleplay. I was bad at it. So, what''s my new job? Play the jarhead security guard to some pixie who''s got herself into a world of trouble with some shady online shit. The big boss likes his security to look the part. My boss likes to keep him happy. So, it''s Converse and nerdy t-shirts off, and tailored suits on and contacts in. Because the tech guy isn''t quite so scary.Raegan Lane wasn''t just in a world of trouble, she was in danger of troubling my strict, orderly world. The guy who''s lived behind computers hasn''t needed game in a long time, but this little nerd makes me want more than just a couple of games nights. She makes me want everything. But I''ve hidden from the world for so long, I''ve forgotten how to human.Every time I think I''ve worked out how to open up to her, all my walls slam back into place. My nerd side has never been what''s got ladies into bed - I''ve picked up a thing or two from my team mates. But that''s the side this nerd queen would love, if only I''d let her know it.She''s the code that could crack all my firewalls, but I''m not sure I know how to be the real me and be a guy someone could love. To keep her, I''m gonna need to let my nerd light shine bright.Please be aware that this story is set in Australia and therefore uses Australian English spelling and syntax.

Somehow, after everything they've been through, Jake Caplin and Charley Redford made their way back to one another. But finding each other and staying together are two completely different things.When Charley's world is flipped upside down, she begins to question the choices and decisions she's made since her arrival in Edinburgh, and in an effort to grip onto what she holds most dear she believes she must sacrifice her love for Jake.Returning to the States for her senior year, Charley struggles to find peace and happiness. While everyone else seems to be finding themselves in college, Charley is terrified that, along with almost everything else that's important to her, she's lost herself.While friends and family deal with their own tumultuous lives, there is one person resolved to uncover the reason behind Charley's sudden defection and unhappiness. Refusing to give up without a fight, Jake believes he is the only one who can truly understand what Charley is going through, and this time he's determined to prove he's there for her no matter what obstacles are thrown in their way.However, as Charley strives through the biggest personal journey of her life thus far, there is no guarantee that the woman she is becoming will still need Jake as much as the girl she once was did...

Charley Redford was just an ordinary girl until Jake Caplin moved to her small town in Indiana and convinced her she was extraordinary. Almost from day one Jake pulled Charley into the deep and promised he was right there with her. But when a tragic incident darkened Jake's life he waded out into the shallows and left Charley behind.Almost four years later Charley thinks she's moved on. That is until she takes a study year abroad in Edinburgh and bumps into none other than Jake Caplin at a party with his new girlfriend. The bad-boy-turned-good attempts to convince Charley to forgive him, and as her best friend starts spending time with Jake's, Charley calls a truce, only to find herself tumbling back into a friendship with him.As they grow closer, the spark between them flares and begins playing havoc with their lives and relationships. When jealousy and longing rear their destructive heads, Charley and Jake struggle to come to grips with what they mean to one another.And even if they work it out, there is no guarantee Charley will ever trust Jake to lead her back into the deep...

The Winter Rose is a sweeping saga by Rita Bradshaw, author of the bestselling One Snowy Night, and is set at the turn of the twentieth century.

In The Highlander, a stunning, gorgeous Victorian romance from Kerrigan Byrne, can the fiercest master of battle conquer a woman's heart? They call him the Demon Highlander. The fearsome Lieutenant Colonel Liam MacKenzie is known for his superhuman strength, towering presence, and fiery passion in the heat of battle. As Laird to the MacKenzie clan, the undefeated Marquess has vanquished his foes with all rage and wrath of his barbaric Highland ancestors. But when an English governess arrives to care for his children, the master of war finds himself up against his greatest opponent. . . in the game of love.Defying all expectations, Miss Philomena is no plain-faced spinster but a ravishing beauty with voluptuous curves and haughty full lips that rattle the Laird to his core. Unintimidated by her master's raw masculinity and savage ways, the headstrong lass manages to tame not only his wild children but the beast in his soul. With each passing day, Liam grows fonder of Miss Mena-and more suspicious. What secret is she hiding behind those emerald eyes? What darkness brought her to his keep? And how can he conquer this magnificent woman's heart . . . without surrendering his own? "Romantic, lush, and suspenseful." -Suzanne Enoch on The Highwayman

A cosy, heartwarming Christmas read about the growing friendship between a young journalist and an old woman who lives in a house teetering on the edge of the Devon cliffs, by the bestselling author of The Vets of Hope Green and The Petshop on Pennycombe BayCliff's End Cottage is a local landmark. Perched on the South Devon coast, its garden has begun slowly toppling into the sea, yet the elderly and infamously stubborn owner Stella refuses to leave her home. When Holly, a young journalist and single mum struggling to make ends meet, decides to interview Stella about her life, at first she's given short shrift. However, helped by a slice or two of cake and a couple of friendly cats, a tentative friendship begins to develop between the two lonely women.Stella and Holly may live different lives, but over the cold winter nights, as Stella shares her story, the two women discover more and more in common. Time is running out for the house on the edge, but perhaps, together, Stella and Holly can find a new way forward.A heart-warming story by the author of The Vets of Hope Green, where two women from different generations find that a new friend - no matter how late in life they may appear - can mean everythingPraise for Sheila Norton's delightful books 'Thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE 'A truly lovely read with delightful characters' PHILLIPA ASHLEY'Like a plate of hot-buttered crumpets and a mug of tea - warm, comforting and utterly delightful!' ANNIE LYONS'A charming and heartwarming book, that will bring a smile to every reader's face' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'A charming read. Made me want to move to the country and buy a cottage with roses around the door' SARAH MORGAN

Even though they have conflicting views on love-matches and arranged-matches, the more time Prem spends with Kareena, the more he begins to believe she's the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with.

Welcome to Much Ado About Books, a bookshop where dust and dreams sparkle in the air . . . At thirty-three-years old, Evie's life in Chicago is missing that special something. When she's passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Impulsively, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookshop underneath her new flat. There's no better getaway for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover. Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she's drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, a ridiculously sexy farmer. In spite of their undeniable chemistry, Evie's determined to keep him at bay: she's got to go back to her real life, after all, and a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak . . . right? Joyful, irresistible and utterly heart-warming, MUCH ADO ABOUT YOU is the perfect cosy getaway romance read for 2021. Praise for Samantha Young:'Sexy chemistry and gut-wrenching emotions kept me turning the pages!' Kristen Proby'Samantha Young's enchanting couples and delicious romances make her books an autobuy' Smexy Book'Ms. Young dives deep into the psyche of what makes a person tick emotionally' Fiction Vixen'Smart and sexy, Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page' Under the Covers'It took over my life until I finished reading it' Netgalley'A viscerally moving love story' Goodreads'Full of charm' Goodreads'Stunning prose and raw characters' Goodreads