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It's midnight. Turn out the lights, cuddle with your true love, and shiver to fright-meisters Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, and H. P. Lovecraft. Quicken your pulse with the elegant terror of Henry James, Edith Wharton, and Guy de Maupassant. Chortle at the black glee of H. H. Munro and Ambrose Bierce.

James Malory sets sail for America to honor a promise he made to his in-laws: His daughter, Jacqueline, will have her come-out in America. Judith and Jacqueline Malory are not simply cousins; they are inseparable best friends. Refusing to miss Jacqueline's come-out in Connecticut, Judith convinces her parents to let her delay her London debut by a few weeks so she can accompany her cousin.

It was a dark and stormy knight, and nine dark defenders embarked upon a most perilous quest. They're the ultimate defenders of humanity, modern day knights who do dark deeds for all the right reasons. In this all-star collection, nine of today's hottest paranormal authors bring us thrilling, all-new stories of supernatural knights that are brimming with magic mystery and mayhem.

Sam Brady lerne ich durch einen gemeinsamen Freund kennen und sein umwerfendes Lächeln verursacht ein Bauchkribbeln, das ich in der Form noch nie erlebt habe. Langsam begreife ich, dass ich lediglich aus Pflichtgefühl bei Dylan bleibe. Noch nie habe ich so krass auf einen Kerl reagiert, aber ist Sam überhaupt schon über Jayden hinweg, in den er hoffnungslos verliebt war?

Ashley and Eric are stuck indoors because of a thunderstorm. Just when Ashley and Eric think their day is ruined, their dad tells them there is a surprise hidden somewhere in the house. When the lights go out, Ashley and Eric come to understand the importance of electricity. But will Ashley and Eric be able to find the big surprise?

Stormy Weather centers on the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The devastation of the storm has attracted crowds of voyeurs and impostors to Florida. Drawn by the chance to prey on Andrew's victims, misfits like the murderous ex-con Snapper and the dangerously seductive Edie find easy targets for their insurance scams. They're not prepared, though, when they meet their opposition, led by a hoary ex-governor who smokes toads.

Both hilariously funny and deadly accurate, Carl Hiaasen's novel will take you into a Florida that is far from the frilly palms and pink flamingos of its post cards.

Lena Williams est cynique, prétentieuse et arrogante. Mais tout change lorsqu'elle quitte l'Angleterre pour retrouver son frère en Floride. Le plan était clair : un séjour de deux mois en compagnie de son aîné, pour renouer des liens abîmés et trouver le temps de réaliser son plus grand rêve : écrire des best-sellers ! Mais sa rencontre avec Chase va tout bouleverser. Lorsqu'elle croise son regard, Lena est immédiatement attirée par l'homme aux cheveux bleus du Devilish. Cachés derrière leurs caractères bien trempés, leur rencontre ne se fait pas sans étincelles.

Que peut-on faire lorsqu'un drame comme celui de la perte d'un être cher survient ? Est-il simplement possible de continuer de vivre ? Lena ne sait plus comment continuer à avancer. Un lien invisible s'est pourtant tissé entre eux, entre l'ange et le démon. Ils tiennent l'un à l'autre mais ne peuvent pas réussir à s'entendre, à se parler, à se laisser une chance. La noirceur de Lena finira-t-elle par déteindre sur Chase ? Réussiront-ils à se rapprocher enfin, comme ils semblent vouloir le faire ?

A Cajun Werewolf Christmas (the happily ever after) paranormal romance is the final Stormy Weather story. Join the Deveraux Pack for their first Christmas together. With Angel and Jules's wedding days away, the pack braces the snow and cold for an unforgettable day. The men place a bet to see who can come up with the best baby present. And mother nature provides one last surprise for everyone.

From Paulette Jiles comes a poignant and unforgettable story of hardship, sacrifice, and strength in a tragic time—and a desperate dream born of an undying faith in the arrival of a better day. Oil is king of East Texas during the darkest years of the Great Depression. The Stoddard girls know...

Kendall Carver knows one thing for sure—security doesn't last. Injured and on the run, a sinfully handsome stranger saves her life. Cajun werewolf Burke Devereux learned his lesson 200 years ago. No humans, ever. No looking, no touching, no kissing, and certainly no making love. Eager to escape his Pack's matchmaking attempts he heads for his cabin in the White Mountains. But nothing could have prepared him for the raging blizzard or the beautiful woman begging for his help.

When Rose Fenemore takes a desperately needed holiday to an isolated cottage on the Scottish island of Moila she doesn't expect much in the way of adventure - just a few quiet weeks of writing, walking and bird-watching. And then, late one night during a wild storm, two young men appear in her doorway, seeking shelter from the wind and rain. Neither man is quite who he claims, and the question of whom to trust will put Rose in grave peril....

The Great War is over, and few families have been left untouched. Letty Hardy has managed to keep her family afloat by running a café and chandlers on Grimsby Docks. Trawler owner, Richard Evans worked hard to leave a legacy. War has left deep scars buried beneath the surface and one explosive secret is set to blow the family apart.

The Deverauxs and Vassars have been fighting for hundreds of years, but somehow Andre and Juliette fell in love. More than that, they're mates. Destined to be together for eternity until betrayal tore them apart. When business sends Andre Deveraux to Savannah he comes face to face with Juliette for the first time in sixty-five years. Their crash course renews old memories and desires. With Juliette stranded and the hurricane of the century roaring to shore, Andre has no choice but to offer her a lift.

On the outside, wealthy werewolf Laurent Deveraux has it all. A close-knit family. Immortality. Good looks. More money than he could ever spend. But none of that matters when the love of his life died so long ago. Life is all about going through the motions until he comes face to face with the woman who haunts his dreams. Cayenne doesn't know why she dreams of the wickedly handsome werewolf, but she intends to find out. Before she can get her answers, her past catches up with her. Now they're both on the run.

Billionaire werewolf Sebastian Deveraux needs a mate. According to his brothers, he's spent too much time in the spotlight. That's code for not putting the Pack first. They're right, but evenings with a starlet are easier than admitting the truth to himself. He found his mate. And she'd run from him. Amanda St. James is back in Louisiana for her father's funeral and not a moment longer. The place is steeped in memories, daydreams, and dangerous desires. It doesn't matter how smoking hot Sebastian is, she refuses to end up like her mother.

Chambermaid Fanny is thanking her lucky stars she has had a second chance at life. As an unmarried mother, it could have been very different, and she is happy. But when new maid, Susie, arrives at the Beach Hotel, it isn't long before sparks fly. Susie begins to meddle in Fanny's friendships and even in her budding romance with Walter, an American working at the aerodrome. Meanwhile, a flu epidemic starts to spread and as more people fall ill, the hotel is forced to close. Matters come to a head when Susie plots to reveal secrets about Fanny that could spell her ruin.

As a globe-trotting freelance photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Lori Finning has seen just about everything. But when she lands an assignment on the barren, snow-swept island of Newfoundland, she finds herself in harsh and unfamiliar territory. During the long, dreary winters in the isolated fishing community of Stormy Cove, gossiping is the primary pastime. So Lori is surprised when she learns of a crime the locals have spent twenty years not talking about.

Featuring primary sources from figures of the period, Van Young discusses the political instability of the period—internal warfare, military uprisings, intermittent dictatorships, sharp conflicts among political groupings—and attributes them to a belief by political actors in the fundamental lack of legitimacy in central government institutions after the sweeping away of the Bourbon imperial structure and its replacement first with a very short-lived Mexican empire followed by a series of increasingly authoritarian aspirational republican constitutions.

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about sadness, happiness, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Praise for Scarlett Fife: 'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth...