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Regency Rebels (The Notorious Coale Brothers) / Behind the Rake's Wicked Wager: Beneath The Major's Scars (the Notorious Coale Brothers) / Behind The Rake's Wicked Wager
by Sarah MalloryFirst impressions
Regency Rebels (Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies) / Lord Ravenscar's Inconvenient Betrothal: Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress (wild Lords And Innocent Ladies) / Lord Ravenscar's Inconvenient Betrothal
by Lara TempleHate turns to love
Reluctant Bride's Baby Bombshell (One Year to Wed #2)
by null Rachael StewartUNWILLING BRIDE, UNEXPECTED BABY! In this One Year to Wed story, returning to her family’s Outback homestead, Eve feels like a fish out of water. She’s only in town to contest the ridiculous terms of her inheritance. Get married? As if! Finding a distraction in the arms of gorgeous stranger Nate is one thing. Discovering he’s the lawyer enforcing her father’s will is another… And the biggest bombshell of all is that their one night has had consequences!
Resisting The Off-Limits Paediatrician (Mills & Boon Medical)
by Kate MacGuireRescuing patients…and her?
Resolute Bodyguard (The Protectors of Boone County, Texas #4)
by null Leslie MarshmanHe’ll give everything to save their future Security expert Nate Reed hates returning to Resolute, Texas—almost as much as becoming assistant DA Sara Bennett’s bodyguard. Their fling ended badly years ago. A second chance can’t happen…no matter how much passion still simmers. But when a dangerous stalker’s threats escalate, Nate will risk it all to keep his irresistible charge safe.
Rethinking Gothic Transgressions of Gender and Sexuality: New Directions in Gothic Studies (Routledge Studies in Speculative Fiction)
by Sarah Faber Kerstin-Anja MünderleinFrom early examples of queer representation in mainstream media to present-day dissolutions of the human-nature boundary, the Gothic is always concerned with delineating and transgressing the norms that regulate society and speak to our collective fears and anxieties.This volume examines British and American Gothic texts from four centuries and diverse media – including novels, films, podcasts, and games – in case studies which outline the central relationship between the Gothic and transgression, particularly gender(ed) and sexual transgression. This relationship is both crucial and constantly shifting, ever in the process of renegotiation, as transgression defines the Gothic and society redefines transgression. The case studies draw on a combination of well-studied and under-studied texts in order to arrive at a more comprehensive picture of transgression in the Gothic.Pointing the way forward in Gothic Studies, this original and nuanced combination of gendered, Ecogothic, queer, and media critical approaches addresses established and new scholars of the Gothic alike.
Rethinking Gothic Transgressions of Gender and Sexuality: New Directions in Gothic Studies (Routledge Studies in Speculative Fiction)
From early examples of queer representation in mainstream media to present-day dissolutions of the human-nature boundary, the Gothic is always concerned with delineating and transgressing the norms that regulate society and speak to our collective fears and anxieties.This volume examines British and American Gothic texts from four centuries and diverse media – including novels, films, podcasts, and games – in case studies which outline the central relationship between the Gothic and transgression, particularly gender(ed) and sexual transgression. This relationship is both crucial and constantly shifting, ever in the process of renegotiation, as transgression defines the Gothic and society redefines transgression. The case studies draw on a combination of well-studied and under-studied texts in order to arrive at a more comprehensive picture of transgression in the Gothic.Pointing the way forward in Gothic Studies, this original and nuanced combination of gendered, Ecogothic, queer, and media critical approaches addresses established and new scholars of the Gothic alike.
The Return Of His Caribbean Heiress
by Lydia San AndresAn unforgettable first kiss An unexpected second chance…
The Revenge Club: the wickedly witty new novel from a million copy bestselling author
by Kathy LetteWhen the odds are against you, it's time to get even.Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are all women at the top of their game; so imagine their surprise when they start to be personally overlooked and professionally pushed aside by less-qualified men. Only they're not going down without a fight.Society might think the women have passed their amuse-by dates but the Revenge Club have other plans.After all, why go to bed angry when you could stay up and plot diabolical retribution? Let the games begin...PRAISE FOR KATHY LETTE:'Deliciously rude and darkly funny' Nicole Kidman'Unputdownable' Stephen Fry'The thinking lady's hornbag' Kath and Kim
Right on Cue: The working together, enemies-to-lovers rom-com you won't want to put down!
by Falon Ballard'Grab your ice cream and wine and get comfy because once you start Right on Cue, this adorable, charming, and spicy rom-com will hold you captive until the very last page' MEREDITH SCHORR '[A] perfectly crafted rom-com that weaves together a charming cast of characters with witty dialogue, heartfelt moments, and sexual chemistry that leaps off the page' SOPHIE SULLIVAN.................................................... Emmy Harper has penned some of the most popular Hollywood movies of the past few years. But her latest project has hit a standstill. Unable to find the perfect leading lady, Emmy's persuaded to take on the role herself, dusting off acting skills she hasn't used in over a decade. Things get even worse when a last-minute cast change leaves Emmy with the one co-star she can't trust: Grayson West. A blockbuster action hero known for his megawatt smile and impossible abs, Grayson is anyone's dream of a romantic lead. Too bad Emmy still blames him for her disastrous first movie and the early end to her acting career. The friction between them might be the result of lingering awkwardness or unresolved sexual tension, but either way, it's ruining the movie! If Emmy and Grayson want to save the production-and their own careers-they'd better find some way to resolve it, and quickly.......................................................Raves for Falon Ballard's previous rom-coms, Lease on Love and Just My Type:'Lease on Love warmly and wittily underscores that none of us are perfect, but we are all worthy, we are all enough: we all deserve to be loved, not just by others, but by ourselves too' SARAH HOGLE'Lease on Love was a delight on every level. Ballard delivers a soft, sweet story with enough shadows to make the happily ever after feel that much more earned... This is a beautiful love story about finding something precious that seems out of reach!' DENISE WILLIAMS'A page-turning second-chance romance bursting with crackling banter and delightful characters' AVA WILDER'With supremely relatable characters, sparkling wit, and a second-chance-rivals-to-lovers romance to die for, Just My Type is an unputdownable showstopper!' COURTNEY KAE
Robert Pollok’s The Course of Time and Literary Theodicy in the Romantic Age: The Rise and Fall of a Christian Epic (Routledge Studies in Romanticism)
by Deryl DavisThis book explores the contexts and reception history of Robert Pollok’s religious epic The Course of Time (1827), one of the best- selling long poems of the nineteenth century, which has been almost entirely forgotten today. Widely read in the United States and across the British Empire, the poem’s combination of evangelical Calvinism, High Romanticism, and native Scottishness proved irresistible to many readers. This monograph traces the poem’s origins as a defense of Biblical authority, divine providence, and religious orthodoxy (against figures like Byron and Joseph Priestley) and explores the reasons for The Course of Time’s enormous, decades- long popularity and later precipitous decline. A close reading of the poem and an examination of its reception history offers readers important insights into the dynamic relationship between religion and wider culture in the nineteenth century, the uses of literature as a vehicle for theological argument and theodicy, and the important but often overlooked role that religion played in literary— and, particularly, Scottish— Romanticism. This work will appeal to scholars of religious history, literary history, Evangelicalism, Romanticism, Scottish literature, and nineteenth- century culture.
Robert Pollok’s The Course of Time and Literary Theodicy in the Romantic Age: The Rise and Fall of a Christian Epic (Routledge Studies in Romanticism)
by Deryl DavisThis book explores the contexts and reception history of Robert Pollok’s religious epic The Course of Time (1827), one of the best- selling long poems of the nineteenth century, which has been almost entirely forgotten today. Widely read in the United States and across the British Empire, the poem’s combination of evangelical Calvinism, High Romanticism, and native Scottishness proved irresistible to many readers. This monograph traces the poem’s origins as a defense of Biblical authority, divine providence, and religious orthodoxy (against figures like Byron and Joseph Priestley) and explores the reasons for The Course of Time’s enormous, decades- long popularity and later precipitous decline. A close reading of the poem and an examination of its reception history offers readers important insights into the dynamic relationship between religion and wider culture in the nineteenth century, the uses of literature as a vehicle for theological argument and theodicy, and the important but often overlooked role that religion played in literary— and, particularly, Scottish— Romanticism. This work will appeal to scholars of religious history, literary history, Evangelicalism, Romanticism, Scottish literature, and nineteenth- century culture.
Romanticise Your Life: How to find joy in the everyday
by Beth McColl'Romanticise Your Life came at a time when I really needed it. Beth's writing has helped me to discover the joy all around me' - ANNIE LORD, author of NOTES ON HEARTBREAKExploring all areas of life from solo travelling to the joy of friendships, tapping into your Main Character Energy, and taking control of your dating life, in this beautifully illustrated must-have guide Beth McColl shows you how romance is about appreciating the small things, because they can be just as magnificent as meeting the love of your life.Everyday romance might be:· Cooking yourself an elaborate meal· Going on a solo trip to the seaside· Writing a letter to an old friend · Texting someone out of the blue just to let them know you're missing them· Smiling at a handsome stranger on the train just before your stopEmpowered by Beth's uplifting anecdotes and inspiring tips, you will discover that whether it's a grand gesture, or just simply appreciating how the sun rises anew each day, life is about making the most of the moments we're given...Because joy and romance start with you.
The Royal Librarian
by Daisy WoodA royal palace. A closed book. A betrayal that will echo through generations…
The Rule Book: The highly anticipated follow up to the TikTok sensation, THE CHEAT SHEET!
by Sarah AdamsCollege sweethearts meet again years later, in this highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet!'Adams dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com' Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ⭐'The Rule Book did not disappoint. . . Their banter, the quirkiness, the iou he keeps GAHHH. I could keep going on for how much I loved this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I knew I would be obsessed with this book, but truly this one blew me away. I swear, Sarah's writing just keeps getting better and better' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book was such a fun ride. I loved Derek and Nora's story. It was a joy to see them process through their individual challenges and insecurities, grow, and ultimately reconnect. It was so so sweet. Sarah Adams just keeps getting better!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was by far one of the funniest and exciting sports romance books I've read. I literally loved everything about it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.................................................Nora Mackenzie's entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend. Nora didn't end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it's come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he's holding a grudge. Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge. If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh he'll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora's life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved-she won't quit easily. Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship be the thing to save their careers?
Sabotage Operation (South Beach Security: K-9 Division #1)
by null Caridad PiñeiroThey will protect her at any cost… Owner of a thoroughbred racing stable, Teresa Rodriguez is about to testify against her former trainer. Is he the one behind all the recent sabotage? When security expert Matt Perez joins the investigation, Teresa is grateful for the extra protection. Now, as Matt and his dog, Butter, stand beside her, their attraction can’t be denied. Even as the danger escalates…
Same Time Next Year: The perfect heart-warming, hilarious and feel-good read
by Heidi Stephens'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This one blew me away''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Heidi's books never fail to pick me up''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Same Time Next Year will have you reaching for the tissues and laughing out loud in equal amounts! I flew through it, unable to put it down''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Absolutely brilliant from start to finish' TWO SISTERS. ONE CRUMBLING HOUSE. WHERE WILL THEY BE SAME TIME NEXT YEAR?Sisters Bel and Marie are poles apart. Whilst Marie is a free spirit who spurns alcohol, casual sex and material possessions, Bel needs all of those things just to make it through to lunchtime.When their mother dies suddenly, leaving them a rundown house on the Norfolk coast, they are unexpectedly thrown together. Because there's a condition: before they can inherit it, they have to live in it for one year - together.Marie invites some old friends to Orchard House to form a working party, and Bel is drawn to the devastatingly handsome, yet silent and brooding, Nick. The only problem is, they want entirely different things . . .If Bel can make it through the year unscathed, she'll consider it a success. But that means dealing with everything she's been sweeping under the rug for decades. Could it be time to leave the past behind and embrace the future? And in doing so, will the sisters finally find their way back to each other?Same Time Next Year is the hilarious, heart-warming and joyful new novel from award-winning author Heidi Stephens about love, life, hope, family and the importance of taking chances. Perfect for fans of Beth Moran, Milly Johnson, Lucy Diamond and Jill Mansell.Readers LOVE Heidi Stephens!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Witty with a real sense of warmth . . . If you want a great escapist book, this is perfect''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The perfect read!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Warm and real and honest . . . Genuinely could not recommend this book more''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I read it in one sitting''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A five-star read that will make you fall in love again''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Perfect comfort reading''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A delightful and addictive read that ventures beyond pure romance exploring the complexities of love, marriage, and self-discovery''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my favourite reads!'
Sanctuary of the Shadow: The instant New York Times bestseller! A gripping and epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance (Elemental Emergence)
by Aurora AscherEnter the circus at your own risk . . . and discover the greatest show on earth in this explosive and darkly magical fantasy novelFor humans, the circus is a place filled with wonder and amazement. For Harrow, it's a place to hide from those who slaughtered her entire clan. Disguising her abilities as part of her act has kept her true identity safe for years.Until he arrives.A strange new attraction with no name, no memory of who – or even what – he is, let alone an explanation for his odd yet deadly powers. But beneath the layers of anger and isolation, one glimpse into his inky eyes reveals a soul that calls out to the loneliness in her own.And so, she chooses him.Harrow is drawn to the darkness, to her insatiable need to soothe the beast who threatens their very existence. But with every secret she unlocks from his past, another from hers is revealed – luring enemies who will stop at nothing to get their final revenge on Harrow. And she's afraid she's given them the perfect weapon against her because he's not what he seems.But maybe it's time they finally learn neither is she…
Sand, Sequins and Silicone: A juicy summer romance that delivers an inside peak into the world of Hollywood
by Pia MiaIn her juicy debut novel, international recording artist Pia Mia gives an intimate, insider peek at love, the ups and downs of fame in the music industry and living life in the Hollywood spotlight----Sand in my toes, wind in my hair, and my friends by my side. . . What more could I ask for? Princess came to LA to make something of herself, to share her music and find real love…She's got an amazing squad of friends and a certain blue-eyed man who she can't get out of her head. With a new single just released, everyone wants a piece of her: party invitations, paparazzi and custom couture dresses abound. She's living her California dream. But Hollywood isn't exactly what she thought it would be. Behind closed doors, there's lies and loneliness disguised by smiles and laughter. It's hard to know who to trust, or what's fake and what's real. Princess just wants success – on her own terms – but needs to make sure she doesn't lose herself in the process.Tropes/themes: 1. Summer romance 2. Parties3. Beach setting4. Coming of age
Say You’ll Be My Jaan: The must read fake engagement romcom of the year – the perfect feel good pick me up!
by Naina Kumar'A warm, smart, sexy, and absolutely charming debut' COLLEEN HOOVER, It Ends With Us-----"Think of it like Tinder. Except your parents are the algorithm"Meghna has tried everything to find her jaan: blind dates, the dreaded apps, even attempting conversations with strangers. Everything except arranged marriage.Then Seth, her best friend and the-one-who-got-away, asks her to be his "best man" and suddenly her parent's taste doesn't seem so bad. Which is how she meets the cranky but handsome Karthik, who knows marriage is not for him.They’re the perfect match – if not the one their parents think they are making – and a deal is struck. They’ll announce their engagement: Karthik will be excused from his mother’s set-ups and Meghna will have a date for the wedding from her nightmares.But how can you fake it and get away with it, when you’re not faking it at all?For fans of WEDDING SEASON, SAY YOU'LL BE MY JAAN is brimming with characters you can't help but fall for, off-the-charts chemistry and all the joy of a 90s romcom as it takes a fresh look on that age old search for your other half.-----Everyone’s falling hard for Say You’ll Be My Jaan'The type of South Asian diaspora romance I’ve always wished for. Naina Kumar’s debut is spectacular' Nisha Sharma, Dating Dr. Dil'A fresh and charming story about finding love without losing yourself' Linda Holmes, Evvie Drake Starts Over'This debut about love, culture, family, and friendship is absolutely irresistible?I didn’t want to put it down' Sarah Adler, Mrs. Nash’s Ashes'An instant romance classic!' Farah Heron, Accidentally Engaged'Stuffed to the brim with emotion, chemistry, and all the best microtropes' Ava Wilder, Will They or Won’t They
Saying 'I Do' To The Wrong Greek: Twin Consequences Of That Night / The Secret Of Their Billion-dollar Baby / Saying 'i Do' To The Wrong Greek / A Diamond For His Defiant Cinderella (The Powerful Skalas Twins #1)
by Tara PammiStepping in… to steal his brother's bride! Ani’s wedding will unlock her trust fund and grant her freedom—but she doesn’t expect infuriatingly attractive Xander at the altar! Penniless, Ani can’t afford to walk away. Neither can she risk falling for a man who scorns love…
Saying 'I Do' To The Wrong Greek / A Diamond For His Defiant Cinderella (The Powerful Skalas Twins) / A Diamond for His Defiant Cinderella (Mills & Boon Modern): Saying 'i Do' To The Wrong Greek (the Powerful Skalas Twins) / A Diamond For His Defiant Cinderella
by Tara Pammi Lorraine HallStepping in to steal his brother’s bride! Ani’s wedding will unlock her trust fund and grant her freedom—but she doesn’t expect infuriatingly attractive Xander at the altar! Penniless, Ani can’t afford to walk away. Their craving for each other might be as hot as her temper…but she can't risk falling for a man who scorns love…
Scandalously Bound To The Gentleman (Cranford Estate Siblings #3)
by Helen DicksonA moment of abandon… leads to a scandal!