When Lia Costa discovers overnight that she's a princess and is betrothed to a royal duke, it turns her world upside down! Because regal duty means she can never tell her best friend, Toby, how she really feels…. Firefighter Toby Winder has always secretly loved Lia. But, watching her swap her apartment for a palace, he realizes he must now compete with an entire kingdom for her attention!
Could Macks Lake be the one town where she can finally stop running?Gripping new romantic suspense from internationally bestselling Australian author Melissa James. 'I'm coming for you. This time, it's forever...' Flying Doctor Elly Lavender has spent years on the run from a violent stalker. Her obsessive former patient will do anything and threaten anyone in his campaign to force her to love him. When her most recent cover is blown, she runs for help to the childhood friend she could never get out of her mind – outback cop Adam Jepson. Isolated, hurting, all Adam wants is to forget. After the deaths of his wife and son three years before, he's moved to the outback with his young daughter, Zoe, to put the past behind him for good. But when Elly walks into his station, she reminds him of all the childhood joy and love he'd forgotten. Soon, he's lost in a desire he never knew could exist. And while his guilt at leaving Elly behind years ago and the vow he made to his dying wife means he can never be the man she needs, he can't stop caring, can't stop trying to make Elly's life right. Though the whole town seems against them, he can't stop wanting the forbidden. But when anonymous harassment escalates to murder, Elly knows her presence in Macks Lake has put Adam and Zoe's lives at risk. Everyone's safer if she remains alone – a fact that her stalker is very much counting on as he gets ever closer to his prey...
To divert the paparazzi's attention away from her sick rock star father, Mia plans a tropical wedding. The only guy she can trust to be her convenient bridegroom? Ex–lead singer CJ Hunter, widely considered the world's sexiest guy – as Mia discovers first hand on her wedding night...
As the sun rises in the Australian Outback, andflowers open in the delicate morning sunlight, twopeople drive through the silent land, sharing thebeauty unfolding around them. They only have eyesfor each other. Danni and Jim's journey started as a quest to find thetruth, but soon they begin to realize that this journeymay really be one of the heart— Melissa James brings you a story about thecomplexity of love and life, and how findingforgiveness within can set you free.
With his war-torn kingdom in tatters, Sheikh Alim El-Kanar is injured, alone and believes he has no future. Until beautiful nurse Hana saves his life and gives him hope. Hana thought her duty would be over once Alim recovered, but then he asks her to pose as his wife! Hana knows it can only be for show—she can never truly be the sheikh's wife. But destiny has other ideas….
In adjacent apartments that resemble nothing so much as broom closets with windows, the three young, ambitious neighbors of Melissa James Gibson's "[sic]" come together to discuss, flirt, argue, share their dreams, and plan their futures with unequal degrees of deep hopefulness and abject despair, all the while pushing the limits of their friendship to the max and demonstrating that language can be both an instrument of intimacy and a weapon of defense. Theo is a composer trying to create a heroic theme for an amusement park ride called the Thrill-o-Rama; Babette is a writer who is trying to finish--or even start--a book theorizing that temper tantrums are the major motivating force behind historical events; and Frank is a would-be auctioneer, preparing for his future career by constantly practicing such tongue twisters as "Sally sought some seeds to sow but sadly soon it snowed." By exploring these questing lives in language that alternates between exhilarating structural inventiveness and loony comedy, poignant soul-searching and incisive analysis of the life that may actually exist beyond one's four walls, Melissa James Gibson has created a unique play that is as witty and wise as it is stylistically groundbreaking and unexpected.
THE STORY: A minty green pill—medication or sugar? Louise is working on a placebo-controlled study of a new female arousal drug. As her work in the lab navigates the blurry lines between perception and deception, the same questions pertain more and more to her life at home. With uncanny insight and unparalleled wit, Melissa James Gibson’s affectionate comedy examines slippery truths and the power of crossed fingers.
When Amber's betrothed was killed and the future of two desert nations hung in the balance, she had no choice--she had to marry her fiancae's brother and heir, brooding Sheikh Harun El-Kanar. For three years, Amber has struggled to make her marriage work. Harun may be devastatingly sexy, but he's closed-off--burdened with grief and the responsibilities of ruling a troubled nation. Now they've both been kidnapped. Is this Amber's last chance to show Harun that she could be more than just his paper wife--perhaps even the jewel in his crown?"--P. [4] of cover.
Brett had been gone for six long years. Wonderful memories were all Samantha had - she'd also been left to raise their little girl alone. But Brett is alive, and has finally found his wife. Only now he has a daughter who's a stranger to him and who will never be able to see what her daddy looks like. Although Brett knows he can never make up for the missing years, he's still Sam's husband. And though she's changed, and treats him with wary caution, he still loves her with a burning passion - one he hopes will rekindle their marriage.
Beautifully conceived, confidently executed . . . not just her finest to date, but also the best new play to open Off Broadway this fall."—The New York Times A witty, melancholy comedy about a group of friends pushing against middle age, This is a major new work for Melissa James Gibson, best known for her boundary-challenging, linguistically delectable pieces. This volume also includes downtown cult favorites [sic] and Suitcase, and Brooklyn Bridge, a play for young audiences. Melissa James Gibson's plays include [sic] (winner of the OBIE Award for playwriting and the Kesselring Prize), Suitcase: or those that resemble flies from a distance, Brooklyn Bridge, Given Fish, and Current Nobody.
A Royal Bride of Convenience.... The first time ten-year-old Princess Francette met her betrothed, teenage Prince Raimundo, they hated each other on sight and vowed never to marry...But their parents had other ideas - there's would be a match of two powerful kingdoms. It was to be a royal wedding...of convenience! Expecting the Cascaverado Prince's Baby... Dr Carlos Deziguel is no ordinary doctors - he's also the Crown Prince of Cascaverado...Little does Caroline realise 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? Mari was totally enamoured with her gorgeous rescuer, until she discovered the Lysander was actually the Duke of Iberios. A relationship with her would ruin his diplomatic career - is Lysander willing to give up everything to make this ordinary girl a Duchess?
TWO WINNING TICKETS Lucy Miles was outraged when a sexy playboy claimed her precious jackpot—a beautiful vacation home. It was a sweepstakes slipup. The company had accidentally issued two winning tickets. Now she'd have to share her beach bungalow—until the real winner was announced—with a hunk that made her heart beat faster… ONE EXTRAORDINARYPRIZE! Ben Capriati had intended to outlast his competition, but then his challenger, Lucy-the-Librarian, changed out of her charity-bin duds and got under his skin. The former little mouse was drop-dead gorgeous and Ben could feel himself falling. Suddenly, the tables were turned and now Ben had just one week to convince his winsome housemate to make their temporary living arrangement permanent…
Adopted: Outback Baby by Barbara Hannay Nell Ruthven thought she'd missed her chance to be a mum when she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. Now Nell's discovered she has a tiny grandson in need of care. And her teenage sweetheart, cattleman Jacob Tucker, is back in town. At thirty–nine, this couple never thought they'd be parents, let alone grandparents! They never even thought they'd see each other again. But taking care of baby Sam gives them a second chance maybe even a second chance to fall in love... One Small Miracle by Melissa James Anna and Jared West reunite to look after baby Melanie at their outback home. As if changing diapers and sleepless nights weren't enough of a challenge, Anna and Jared must confront what went wrong in their marriage. Could this dimpled, smiling bundle of joy be the one small miracle who can rescue all their hopes and dreams? Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan When Lea accidentally fell pregnant, she decided that she would go it alone. Rodeo star Reilly wasn't the sort of man who'd want to be tied down. But five years later she needs to tell him her secret... Learning he's a daddy is bittersweet for Reilly, because his little girl is fighting to survive. Her only hope is a new brother or sister. Can he and Lea create a newborn miracle and a future together?
A father and his teenage daughter stand on either side of a closed door. Life is unraveling for him, and it is entirely uncertain for her. So begins Melissa James Gibson's poignant, funny play about estrangement and the partially examined life. With her spare style, mordant wit, and compassionate insight, one of the most emotionally penetrating and unique voices in theatre today wonders WHAT RHYMES WITH AMERICA.
Hot desert nights... A powerful sheikh... HEART OF A DESERT WARRIOR Six years have passed since Iris last saw magnificent, dangerous Sheikh Asad. But Asad knows it's only a matter of time before he has Iris back in his bed - where she belongs! THE SHEIKH'S LAST GAMBLE Bahir Al-Qadir has been forced to protect Princess Marina once again. He had tried to forget her. But now this proud sheikh will go all out to claim his heir! THE SHEIKH'S JEWEL With two nations on the brink of war, Amber had no choice but to marry Sheikh Harun El-Kanar. Broodingly sexy Harun refuses Amber any affection... until a kidnapping brings them closer...
The Rebel King Melissa James Fireman Charlie Costa knows all about duty and saving lives. But when he learns he is a prince who must marry to secure his nation, Charlie rebels! He doesn't want to be King, or to marry Princess Jazmine... no matter how beautiful she is. Charlie's rough manners and bad–boy charm don't deceive Princess Jazmine for a minute. He might fool others that he's a rebel, but she knows the real Charlie: kind, generous, and a man who's truly fit to be King. Will Charlie claim his crown... and the Princess he's promised to?
Meet the Council of Girlfriends: Grace, the relentless romantic; La Diva Lola, a celebrity chef with a secret sex life; Mamma Mia, who took the Husband & Children exit to the suburbs; the fabulous Ellie Archer, a journalist who follows her heart to Paris; and Mistress of the Universe/PR exec Lexi James, a heroine more Jo March than Bridget Jones.Lexi has a lot of women in her life, but no man. She was engaged to Mr. Almost Perfect, but called off the wedding after she had a meltdown in a suburban supermarket. Still dealing with the debris of that failed relationship, Lexi is terrified of making another committment, and another mistake. Fortunately everyone--from the members of the COG to the bubbies at the Jewish Retirement home where she volunteers--has some advice for Lexi on what she should do next.
Set in a small town just north of NYC, A Matter of Pride, takes place shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. Heather Larkin seems to have it all, beauty brains, popularity and the admiration of the area's most handsome and charming man, Judson Morrison whom Heather loves madly. However, Heather learns her father has arranged her marriage to Alex Conroy, the county's most eligible bachelor. Alex is everything Judson is not. Alex maybe rich and able t
Darcy Michaels is ecstatic to travel to Somerset with her grandmother, the woman who raised her since she was not much more than a toddler. Somerset, a quaint town in upstate New York, appears serene and welcoming, like something out of a Thomas Kinkade painting. Who wouldn’t want to live here? Upon her arrival, Darcy feels as though she has traveled back to the 1900s. Her grandmother grew up here. Why would anyone want to leave? Darcy soon discovers the quaint facade masks a treacherous turmoil. Everyone, while friendly enough, seems to be hiding something. Doc Ben, gram’s first date; Matt Sullivan, gram’s first love; Dennis Sullivan, the man Darcy has fallen for; and even Gram herself—all seem to be holding something back. Darcy realizes her arrival has stirred up a hornet’s nest of activity. She receives veiled threats indicating she should leave. But why? She never even heard of Somerset until a month ago when shortly after her grandfather’s passing, Gram mentioned she’d like to travel back to her childhood home. The townspeople all want to get close to Darcy as though she holds the secret that will destroy their peaceful existence. Maybe they believe that Darcy knows the truth Gram holds close to her heart. Darcy soon uncovers it all. She learns that sometimes deception is to protect the innocent.
THE STORY: Jane is not okay. She's a promising poet without a muse, a single mother without lessons to pass along. Her dating life's a shambles, and her helpful friends are only helping make things more complicated. This bright, witty, un-romantic
A crash reverberates throughout the land. A nurse named Hana, who provides medical care in North Africa, is surprised when a stunningly handsome man who had been transporting relief materials is brought in wounded. It is Alim El-Kanar, a great hero from her home country. He is the sheikh who brought prosperity to his country, yet he is considered missing after having disappeared. Why is he here? If he is truly who she believes him to be, his presence alone puts them all in danger. Behind the scenes, Hana is determined to prevent the hands of evil from reaching him.
A crash reverberates throughout the land. A nurse named Hana, who provides medical care in North Africa, is surprised when a stunningly handsome man who had been transporting relief materials is brought in wounded. It is Alim El-Kanar, a great hero from her home country. He is the sheikh who brought prosperity to his country, yet he is considered missing after having disappeared. Why is he here? If he is truly who she believes him to be, his presence alone puts them all in danger. Behind the scenes, Hana is determined to prevent the hands of evil from reaching him.
A TINY ABANDONED BABY NEEDS A STAND–IN MOTHER AND FATHER! Anna and Jared West must reunite to look after baby Melanie at their Outback home. As if changing nappies, mushing baby food and sleepless nights aren't enough of a challenge, Anna and Jared must confront what went wrong in their marriage. Could this dimpled, smiling baby be the one small miracle who can rescue all their hopes and dreams?
Two totally different worlds collide when a prim heiress reconnects with a proud cattle baron and a royal falls for an ordinary girl! Master of Mallarinka by Margaret Way Haddon's on his way to the city to bring back stubborn heiress and childhood friend Victoria. A hard day's work on his cattle station will curb this pampered city girl's wild ways. Unless she can tame the rugged cattle baron first! Too Ordinary for the Duke? by Melissa James If being rescued by mysterious stranger Lysander wasn't enough of an adventure for Mari, she's just discovered he's a duke! But her dreams of being a duchess are short-lived; marrying a girl-next-door girl could jeopardize his realm's future.
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