A fragile peace has come to the country in the aftermath of the Civil War, but tensions remain strong in the hearts and souls of those who fought for their land…and for love. For beautiful, strong-willed Cameron Campbell, the war had one shining spot: dashing Captain Jackson Logan. Though separated by duty for nearly four years, Jackson has come home at last. Cameron, however, has a few plans of her own.This headstrong young woman—who's unwilling to do any man's bidding—is determined to return to Elmwood, her family's Mississippi plantation, and reclaim her heritage, stolen by the ravages of war. A Union spy and decorated war hero, Jackson's legendary air of command served him well as a leader of men. But now he is forced to reckon with a wife as stubborn and willful as he -- and the unexpected return of a woman from his past who has come to claim his love.While his passion is fierce for his beautiful wife, a dark menace forces him into a last crucial mission for his country, and Jackson knows he must also make a final stand for the woman he loves.
Gorgeous, captivating, the object of every man's desire, Eve Mason's dreams of super model stardom have lured her into the California world of glamour and the media--where pleasure is an addictive drug...and beauty is a commodity to be bought, sold and degraded. But the whirlpool of lies and betrayals will not drag her under--even as it pulls her into the web of a dangerous lover. Because Eve is determined to taste the one fruit sweeter than wealth and fame: tender, uninhibited love.
Jilted at the altar, Talia Dobson instead marries her groom's older brother, the dashing Earl of Ashcombe, and, after one night of unforgettable passion, is dispatched alone to his country estate where she, after an encounter with danger, demands forever after from her husband.
Beautiful, headstrong Cameron Campbell knows her privileged life as a Mississippi senator's daughter is about to be shattered. Her fine Southern family has its share of secrets and scandal, and as her father decides to stand with the Union, long–held family rivalries lead to cold–blooded murder. But amidst the devastation, one honorable man is about to show her the meaning of love.... Six years ago Cameron offered Captain Jackson Logan her heart –– and he walked away from her. She vowed then never to let another man hurt her that way. But now, as war assumes its deadly course, Cameron will be forced to find an ally in this man she loves to hate...and hates to love. A man whose strength and courage will mirror her own as she stakes a defiant stand against slavery. A man who will face unimaginable danger by her side and show her the magic of a rapturous love that comes but once in a lifetime.
Not even love could stop her… Despite her privileged life in the sultry paradise of Martinique, the beautiful and daring Sapphire Fabergine will never be satisfied until she claims the honor and legitimacy that has been denied her. Sapphire sails to London to confront the aristocratic family who had disowned her before she was even born—only to find that her father is dead and that his title has passed to Blake Thixton, an attractive yet loathsome distant American cousin. Convinced Sapphire is determined to bring about his ruin, Blake kidnaps her and sails back to America, where he presents her with a choice: become his mistress or serve him as a maid in his waterfront mansion. Without means in this unfamiliar land, Sapphire is trapped. But she will not compromise her quest for honor so easily—not even for the man she has come to desire.
When her younger sister is abducted, strong-willed Emma Linley-Kirov will make a deal with the devil himself to rescue her. Devastatingly handsome, Dimitri Tipova is a scoundrel, seducer…and the only man who can help her, though his motive is cold, hard vengeance. Emma dares to trust him, but at what price? As prince of Saint Petersburg's underworld, Dimitri has wealth, power, women—everything but revenge against his nefarious father. Emma is an enchanting means to an end. But as their dangerous pursuit sweeps them from the ballrooms of Russia to the steamy streets of Cairo, his savage desire for her grows. And leads him to a crossroads between his dark obsession…and the promise of love.
Scandalous Deception Rosemary Rogers Desperate to escape her lecherous stepfather, flame–haired Brianna Quinn seeks refuge with the Duke of Huntley, a childhood friend. But her hopes crumble when she discovers that Edmond, the duke's hot–blooded twin, is masquerading as the duke to thwart an assassination scheme. With nowhere to turn, Brianna plays into the intrigue as Edmond's fiance... and soon their forced proximity ignites into a burning desire. But when Edmond's enemies threaten Brianna, he must choose between his countrymen and the woman he loves more than life itself...
The fire of their passion sparks as Steve and Ginny reunite in London. Their years apart have taken a toll, but nothing can change the fierce emotion that burns between the two. The lovers have made a pact to look beyond the hurts of yesterday and look toward their future -- their future as a family. But the dark treacheries of the past have called Steve back to Mexico to finally put an end to some unfinished business. Determined not to lose Steve again, Ginny travels with him into the heart of the land that holds both nightmarish memories of grave peril and those of the most bittersweet joy. As they fight to overcome forces that would try to separate them once and for all, Steve and Ginny must learn to find strength in one another and trust in the power of their love.
The illegitimate daughter of the Russian czar, Leonida arrives at the estate of Stefan, the Duke of Huntley, with secrets...and a mission. Searching for covert documents sequestered in Stefan's massive library, she is the perfect guest; and the perfect spy. Fascinated by her flawless beauty and her intriguing air of mystery, Stefan draws intimately closer...and Leonida, bound by duty to her family and country, finds herself utterly captivated. Yet as danger and desire meet in a tangled web of espionage and deceit, the two will face a choice that can be made only by love itself.
They met in moonlight, their first glimpse of one another silhouettes against the silvery waters of the ocean. The magic of his touch awakens her innocent desires—and her temper at his arrogant assumptions. When they meet again, it is only his voice she remembers…. Many men may pursue Alexa Howard's exotic beauty, but there is only one man to whom she will give herself willingly, body and soul. Though Nicholas de la Guerra sparks fury and desire in her equally, she is lost to his touch. The dark stranger is her obsession. a temptation to which she longs to surrender. And when Alexa's safety is threatened, Nicholas becomes her only chance at salvation.
Raine Wimbourne, vows to uphold her father's legacy as champion of the poor, but finds trouble in the form of dashing Philippe Gautier, who believes that she is the key to saving his brother's life.
How safe are nurses while caring for others? What risks to their own health does the caring role impose? This handbook on occupational health for nurses takes into account the changes in health service policy, in health and safety law and in employers' rights that have occurred recently. It should be useful for NHS safety representatives and union stewards, indeed for all nurses, midwives and health visitors in practice, management or education.
Hilarious and comprehensive, the ultimate guide to the universe of saints—and what each one means. Cross-referenced by birthdays, professions, and ailments, this is a must-have for any true believer with a proper sense of fun. Your name . . . your birthday . . . your nationality . . . your job . . . your hobby, each entitles you to the Papally Prescribed, Perpetual Personal Protection of a Plethora of Powerful Patrons in Paradise. Whatever your problem—social, sexual, or spiritual—or illness—mental or physical, chronic or acute—a Holy Host of Heavenly Helpers is at Hand. And you don’t even have to be Catholic! All you do need to discover the identities of Your Very Own Patron Saints, and to avail yourself of their Guaranteed Supernatural Assistance, is this Blessed Book. • Religiously researched! • Fanatically comprehensive! • Compulsively cross-indexed! • Incredibly credulous!
Orphaned by a tragic accident, 16-year-old Amalie set sail from America for a new life in England with her godmother where she becomes smitten by Lady Winford's handsome rouge grandson.
From a "New York Times" bestselling author comes a sweeping, exotic historical romance set in London, Jamaica, and India in 1865. Shunned by proper society, a woman embarks on a passionate journey of discovery and soon finds what truly lies within her heart. Original.
Luck has nothing to do with it! Of course you want to be Irish. Look what it did for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sinead, Maeve Binchy, Roddy Doyle, JFK, Seamus Heaney, Angela's Ashes, and all those Riverdancers. But until now, the secrets of how to be Irish have been hidden in a Celtic Twilight of blather and blarney. Now this easy-to-read (with plenty o' pictures) handbook dares to tell you: How to have an Irish name How to talk, look, and act Irish How to vote Irish How to have thin skin, a terrible temper, and the gift of gab Whether you're proudly Irish, anti-Irish, fallen-away Irish, or would-be Irish--that is to say, if you're a living, breathing human being--How to Be Irish is for you. Learn (to your surprise) who's really Irish and who's only passing! Discover (to your astonishment) your own underground Irish roots! And brace yourself, Bridget, for the shocking (if brief) history of Irish-American sex! From the Trade Paperback edition.
When Angela Lindsay must leave her pampered life in France and live on her father's New Mexico ranch in order to claim her inheritance, she must deal with a number of irritations, including a dangerous new world, the unsympathetic Captain Jake Braden, and a half-sister she never knew existed.
Nobody has a perfect mother. And, despite what some pushy moms would have us believe, nobody has a perfect daughter, either. It's sometimes hard to communicate with each other, but what can you do? Should you turn to Dr. Phil, psychotropic drugs, a hit man? No! Here's the solution: It's so simple, so obvious, so painless---the movies! Drawing on more than twenty years of watching movies together, real-life mother and daughter Rosemary Rogers and Nell Rogers Michlin offer plot synopses, cast reviews, and behind-the-scenes gossip for more than one hundred of their all-time-favorite movies, including invaluable ratings you won't find anywhere else, such as: *Bonding Potential: Looking for serious mother-daughter time? Try one of their top picks, like Terms of Endearment, Freaky Friday, or The Joy Luck Club. *Hunk Factor: Hannah and Her Sisters may only rate a 1 (Michael Caine and Woody Allen have other important qualities....), but School Ties, with a shirtless Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Brendan Fraser, gets a well-earned 10. *Hankie Factor: Because sometimes we all need a good cry. *Squirming in Your Seat Watching a Sex Scene with Your Mother/Daughter: Trust us, you'll want to know ahead of time. Wise and witty, Mother-Daughter Movies offers a fresh perspective on life's most important issues---from family conflict to surviving high school to understanding when tweezed eyebrows can totally change your life.
Left in the charge of her older brother who plans to marry her off, a determined young woman runs away and joins a wagon train. As she journeys west, she finds herself the rugged scout's object of desire. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Bride.Reprint.
Are you going to allow your waist to expand and your mind to narrow without a struggle? You, who marched against war and launched the sexual revolution? You, slip into midlife without so much as a backward glance? No way! This irreverent look at life on the cusp of fifty, from two "boomer babes" who are too old to be young and way too young to be old, is just what you need to stay hip, hot and happy. From kids who won't move out to parents who don't recognize you, from cosmetics to cosmetic surgery, Boomer Babes covers it all. From such mysteries as to how to find Mr. Right (even in the wrong suit) to male menopause (did you ever doubt it?) to how to keep the AARP from finding you (it's impossible) to authors' feisty take on midlife issues will have you redefining, redesigning, and reinventing yourself before you can say "Happy Birthday!" "A witty, amusing guide to coping with aging, written by two bright successful women who thought it would never happen to them." - Donald Trump "Fast, funny, and nonfattening." - Joan Rivers
A dix-huit ans, Sapphire découvre qu’elle n’est pas la fille d’un riche planteur de Martinique comme elle le croyait, mais le fruit des amours d’une prostituée de La Nouvelle-Orléans et d’un lord anglais. Contraint par sa famille de rompre, ce dernier a regagné l’Angleterre après avoir épousé en secret sa maîtresse enceinte. Pour lui permettre de survivre, il lui a laissé un somptueux pendentif en saphir qu’elle n’a pourtant jamais vendu et a confié aux parents adoptifs de Sapphire avant de mourir. Décidée à retrouver son géniteur, Sapphire embarque pour l’Angleterre. Mais, sur place, elle apprend que son père est mort et que c’est un cousin américain, Blake Thixton, qui a hérité du titre de comte et de la fortune familiale. Une fortune immense dont, lui affirme-t-il d’emblée, il ne compte pas se départir au profit d’une intrigante. Humiliée, blessée, Sapphire se révolte. Que cet homme le veuille ou non, elle parviendra un jour à faire éclater la vérité. Pour cela, elle est prête à tout... A propos de l’auteur : Née au Sri Lanka dans une famille fortunée, Rosemary Rogers aurait pu se contenter de mener une existence dorée si son goût de l’aventure ne l’avait poussée, très jeune, à voler de ses propres ailes. Après un voyage autour du monde, elle propose avec succès son premier manuscrit à un éditeur. Depuis, ses vingt romans, traduits en onze langues, lui ont valu de figurer souvent sur la liste des best-sellers du prestigieux New York Times.
Dunkle Gefahr oder prickelndes Verlangen? Der Enemies-to-Lovers-Sammelband »My Wicked Secrets« von Rosemary Rogers jetzt als eBook bei venusbooks. Mit klopfendem Herzen betritt Sara die Villa am Meer – bereit, um jeden Preis ihre Zwillingsschwester zu schützen, die sich auf den gefährlichsten Mann Italiens eingelassen hat. Marco Marcantonio ist es gewohnt ist, stets zu bekommen, was er will ... wie lange wird es also dauern, bis er bemerkt, dass in Wahrheit Sara vor ihm steht? Auch die Fernsehmoderatorin Jasmine wagt ein riskantes Spiel, als sie in die Welt des skandalumwitterten CEOs Brant Newcomb eintaucht: Wenn der herausfindet, was Jasmine wirklich vorhat, wird er sie vernichten ... Als Vorzeigefrau eines aalglatten Politikers ist Anne es gewöhnt, Lügen und Intrigen mit einem Lächeln zu überspielen und stets auf Nummer Sicher zu gehen – bis sie dem einen Mann begegnet, der ihre dunkelsten Sehnsüchte weckt ... Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: Der sinnliche Sammelband »My Wicked Secrets« von Rosemary Rogers vereint die drei Dark-Romance-Romane »Royal Player«, »Bad Boy Player« und »Hollywood Player« und wird alle Fans von »365 Tage« und L. J. Shen begeistern. Lesen ist sexy: venusbooks – der erotische eBook-Verlag.
Kyla Van Vleet has journeyed from India with proof of her right to share in the late Duke of Wolverton's estate and repay the many kindnesses of the stepfather who raised her. But this ravishing young woman hasn't counted on the cold cunning of the Duke's acknowledged heirs--or the disarming gaze of the brash American who is next in line for the title. The charming but arrogant new Duke is Brett Banning, and to him Kyla is a gypsyish hoyden bent on besmirching the family name. But there is something about his commanding boldness that draws Kyla ever closer to a maelstrom of unbridled desire, even if her pounding heart leads her into the bedchamber of His Grace's country estate. Now this willful lady must gather her courage and dignity to command her own destiny. For the gossips of London keep no secrets, and a passion that blazes at midnight can either warm two hearts for a lifetime. . . or consume everything it touches.
An exotic flower from a faraway land, Celia came to London tobecome a proper English rose -- a wide-eyed innocent, newlyawakened by womanhood's kiss...yet burning with a sensuous heatinflamed by gypsy blood. To one she is promised -- a man ofwealth and power and property. Yet another will own her heart. He is Grant Hamilton, a daring and unpredictable Americanrogue who senses a kindred spirit in the stunning, copper-eyedbeauty whom he has agreed to escort through London'ssocial whirl. Yet Grant is determined to resist his own secretyearnings for the exuisite enchantress. For there isdanger in a love that can know no bounds -- and in a passionthat could only lead to shattering ruin...or ecstasy.
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