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The Italian and Russian mafias are at war, and it is brutal. We’re both ruthless, relentless, and unforgiving. But then the decision is made to merge our worlds—a marriage between the two sides: the most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia and the Bratva's most feared monster. I loved her from afar for so long, and I finally get to have her as my own. But will she run away when she realizes who I really am?

After being unceremoniously fired from the newspaper she where worked for years, Alissa feels lost and uncertain. On a whim, she books a getaway to a literary-themed B&B near a small beachfront town called Blueberry Bay. She's hoping a change of scenery will give her a fresh start, and from the moment she arrives, she's enchanted by the beautiful landscapes and friendly people. As luck would have it, an opportunity to extend her stay arises when she finds out that the local paper is hiring. There's only one problem—the man who runs it is as grumpy as he is intriguing.

Winnie Smith is the perfect nanny. She’s reliable, warm, and my daughter adores her. She cooks like a pro, styles pigtails like a fairy godmother, and knows her way around a car engine better than most mechanics. She’s made life easier. The house feels full again. And maybe… so do I. But living under the same roof has its challenges. Like catching her in the kitchen after midnight… barefoot, in tiny sleep shorts, eating ice cream straight from the tub.

Maggie Sinclair didn’t think she’d ever return to Deep River. The town held too many memories—of her mother’s death, her aunt’s cruelty, and of Ethan Moore, the man she once loved. The man she ran from. But when life in LA begins to feel unsafe, she retreats back to the small town she knows. The same place where Ethan’s also returned. And he’s more of everything she remembers—stronger, more protective, and even easier to fall for all over again. Former Navy SEAL Ethan Moore is home. But Deep River isn’t the town he once knew. People have started going missing—women, specifically.

After being betrayed by her conman ex-fiance, Kyla Bennett nurses a broken heart. But Kyla's friends have other ideas, and when they whisk her off to Whisper Creek, a dude ranch staffed by cowboys so hot they dim the Montana sunset, all Kyla wants to do is hide under a quilt. Then, in rides Decker Driscoll. He's hauling about as much emotional baggage as Kyla, but when he stands close by, both of them want to stay close - and begin to succumb to an undeniable attraction.

Neve Blackthorne, head of one of the most successful Studios in Hollywood, is the one to rule them all. Powerful, beautiful, and aloof, she's ruthless, yet irresistible. Above all, she has an unquenchable survival instinct. Surely a fleeting entanglement with one Audrey Avens, a bright, young, rising star in her company, won't bring down the Wicked Queen of Tinseltown. Or will it? Neve's public persona has no chink in the untouchable armor, but when the lights go out and the cameras stop rolling, what becomes of an Ice Queen whose heart is ruled by love and fear?

Als Sams chaotischer Mitbewohner sie endgültig in den Wahnsinn treibt, trifft sie eine spontane Entscheidung: ein alter Van, ein voller Tank und die Hoffnung auf ein neues Kapitel. Zusammen mit ihrer besten Freundin Kaya bricht sie auf – Richtung Skandinavien, Richtung Freiheit. Was als Flucht beginnt, wird zu einem Roadtrip voller unerwarteter Begegnungen, chaotischer Van-Pannen und leiser Momente, in denen alte Wunden aufbrechen. Bis Hyu und Jesper auftauchen und alles auf den Kopf stellen.

On the shadowy campus of Cypress University, where ghosts of long-dead secrets linger, an unlikely romance falls into the lap of Professor Jack Hollis. Quite literally. Quinn Ivor, a brilliant and enigmatic forensic psychology student, is in need of a nanny job. A girl can only survive on instant ramen and expired Red Bull for so long. She's exactly what Jack is looking for now that he's caring for his daughter Sienna full time. As their professional and intellectual bond deepens, so does their attraction, defying the boundaries of propriety.

"In many respects, it is my first mainstream novel.

Here is the story of three families: the Warrens and the Whytes, wealthy, powerful, and connected by the marriage of Deborah Warren and Mark Whyte; and the not-so-wealthy Morells - Cassie, the loyal housekeeper for the Warrens, and her daughter, Katia, who grew up with and adores the Warren and Whyte children."

From the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Colors and Breakwater Bay comes this unforgettable story—reminiscent of Kristin Hannah’s beloved novels—of friends, loyalty, and love as three women who are reunited in the idyllic beach town where they grew up are forced to re-evaluate...

Johnny Harvey is disillusioned and restless – injured in the war, older than the pilots he trained and disturbed at the changing of society, he watches his friends marry as life seems to pass him by. Sixteen-year-old Tess Viant, crippled with polio and abandoned by her heartless family, is befriended by Jill Harvey. Jill is delighted to be pregnant after four years of marriage to Tom – but when complications arise, it’s Tess who has to help

Elias Omari exists in the darkness that clouds his mind. Cress Devereaux exists in the light that inspires her soul. Together, they create beautiful shades of gray. An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning. But can a union tainted with secrets and uncertainty promise an unbreakable alliance? The one thing that Elias and Cress share in common is family over everything, but should they continue to fight for family when that same family has never truly fought for them?

A heartwarming tale of hope, fate, and folk magic unfolds when a young woman travels to a sleepy southern town in the Appalachian Mountains to bury her best friend. At the age of eleven, Mel Smith’s life found its purpose when she met Sarah Ross. Ten years later, Sarah’s sudden death...

Bliss hat alles, was sie braucht, um glücklich zu sein: ihren Van, die Freiheit der kalifornischen Küsten und das Rauschen der Wellen. Doch als der Camper in Laguna Beach den Geist aufgibt, findet sie sich unverhofft am elitären Surf-College, der Emerald Bay Academy, wieder. Zwischen Abendwellen und der Versuchung, an einem Surfcontest teilzunehmen, gerät Bliss ins Visier von Kieran – Coach der Academy, Weltklassesurfer und ein Mann, dessen eindringliche Blicke so spürbar sind, wie die Wunden seiner Vergangenheit.

Working the land and raising my boys as a single mom is the only life I’ve ever known. But between managing a struggling farm in small town Whispers and nurturing a growing side hustle, I dream of a life beyond poverty, a chance to turn our hopes into reality. I’m done living on handouts. Then Sawyer shows up on my doorstep, the new local lawyer. A billionaire from the city, polished and privileged, he’s clueless about small-town struggles. He says he wants to help, but I’m not some damsel in distress. He’s polished perfection, and I’m pure chaos. Total opposites.

She’s falling in love with the one man she can’t trust… Elaina Robidoux knows how people view her: coldhearted, ambitious, ruthless. But it doesn’t matter. Running the family business is all she’s ever wanted and she’s so close she can almost taste it…until her father fires her and...

With her secrets buried and her heart still intact, Briella Wilson is determined to move forward with her head held high as the Spring semester starts. Yet, being entwined in a relationship with three young men is complicated—especially when the powerful Garry Gipson begins to stick his nose into his son's life. Seen as a threat to the Gipson Empire, Briella finds herself in a whole new game and this time: it's her life on the line. But Grant, Jason, and Trip are possessive about their doll. No one will take her from them, not even the most powerful man in Texas.

When my eyes are closed, the monster can't see me. When I sing a song in my head, the monster can't hear me. When I pretend my bedroom is a playground where I play hide-and-seek, the monster can't find me. The darkness should frighten me. I should worry I'll find more monsters...monsters scarier than him. But I'm not afraid.

Dive into the enchanting world of "Whispers of Passion: A Parisian Romance Collection" and let the city of love ignite your senses! Embark on a captivating journey through the cobblestone streets of Paris as you indulge in three vibrant stories of love, intrigue, and desire

Johanna Beals decided sixteen years ago to sacrifice everything to raise her daughter Kayla as a single mother. She knew it was the right decision even when it led to lonely nights and broken relationships, and even when adolescent secrets challenged their mother/daughter bond. But the decision to go it alone seems easy compared to the one she is about to face.