Se las? noaptea, primul roman al lui Rudyard Kipling, a fost scris ?n 1890, la solicitarea unei reviste populare ?n epoc?, Lippincott’s Magazine. La dou?zeci ?i cinci de ani, Kipling era deja un scriitor de succes. Poemele, povestirile ?i reportajele pe care le publicase despre India ?i creaser? o reputa?ie rapid? ?n insula britanic. Totu?i, Se las? noaptea a fost primit cu r?ceal? de critica vremii, iar de-a lungul timpu lui i s-au repro?at c?r?ii tot felul de lucruri – cruzimea, caracterul melodramatic sau construc?ia implauzibil?. Dar, la fel de bine, toate acestea pot fi v?zute ?i altfel: cruzimea era profetic?; melodrama – inerent?; construc?ia fusese inspirat? de ?nt?mpl?ri reale. De?i romancierul Kipling nu a ajuns s? ?l egaleze pe poet ?i pe povestitor (motiv pentru care a ?i abandonat genul la treizeci ?i cinci de ani – v?rst? la care-?i public? ultimul roman), romanele sale nu i-au pierdut niciodat? cititorii, fiind reeditate f?r? ?ntrerupere (?i chiar ecranizate, cum s-a ?nt?mplat ?n repetate r?nduri cu Se las? noaptea).Romanul acesta ocup? un loc special ?ntre scrierile lui Kipling prin cantitatea de autobiografie ?ncorporat?. ?nceputul este inspirat de copil?ria traumatizant? a micului Rudyard, crescut de ni?te rude ale tat?lui – bigo?i care se foloseau de Biblie ca de un instrument de tortur?. Pe doamna Jannett, personaj desprins parc? din galeria de sadici ai lui Charles Dickens, Kipling o cunoscuse foarte bine ?n persoana doamnei Holloway – femeia care ?i crescuse (?i Kipling, ?i sora lui, Alice, vor l?sa pagini de amintiri despre acest subiect). Apoi, orbirea personajului central al romanului, pictorul Dick Heldar, este un ecou al spaimei lui Kipling ?nsu?i c? ?i-ar putea pierde vederea (ochii slabi l-au sup?rat toat? via?a; unul dintre critici chiar a g?sit ?n miopia scriitorului o explica?ie pentru reaua lui orientare politic? – sprijinirea militarismului ?i a colonialismului). ?ns??i Maisie, prietena din copil?rie pe care Dick o re?nt?lne?te peste ani ?n cea?a londonez?, iubind-o f?r? speran??, este inspirat? dintr-un personaj real – pictori?a Flo Garrard. Kipling o cunoscuse pe Flo ?n adolescen??, ?n 1880, la familia Holloway. Se ?ndr?gostise de aceast? fat? cu aspect androgin, sofisticat ?i bogat.La terminarea colegiului, ?n 1882, Kipling pleac? ?n India (unde va sta ?apte ani), dar Flo, care i-a devenit un fel de logodnic, r?m?ne ?n Europa. Rela?ia nu rezist? din cauza indolen?ei fetei, care nu se obose?te s?-i scrie scrisorile pe care el le a?teapt?. Totu?i, cei doi se re?nt?lnesc la ?ntoarcerea lui Kipling ?n Anglia – ?n condi?ii asem?n?toare celor descrise ?n roman. Dar, de?i Kipling o curteaz? asiduu, se love?te de indiferen?a lui Flo, care, de fapt, nu este atras? de b?rba?i. De?i biografii lui Kipling nu l?muresc dac? Flo i-ar fi m?rturisit lui Rudyard orientarea lesbian?, cert este c? – ?n succesiunea rapid? – rela?ia se rupe din nou, Kipling cade prad? unei depresii ?i apoi ?ncepe s? scrie romanul Se las noaptea.

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The first of a sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance… Delphie’s greatest dream is to become a ballerina, and she can't quite believe it when she is invited to join the new ballet school. But there's more to Madame Zarakova's than it at first seems and with the help of some very special ballet shoes, Delphie finds herself spinning into a whole new world…

Printr-un ciudat vicleug al sentimentului, i se prea c nu simte nici o dorin de a o revedea. Imaginea pe care i-o pstra n minte i ndestula gndurile. Prezena ei mai degrab l nelinitea dect si-o dorea. La ce bun sa revad ea o fiin obinuit A-i vorbi ba de una, ba de alta i se prea cu neputin. André ar fi preferat ca ea s rmn departe de el. Absena ei l scutea s-i mrturiseasc iubirea. De altfel, ce vorbe s fi gsit ndeajuns de nflcrate i apoi, i-ar rde n nas! L-ar lua peste picior!“

Pentru c-l iubesc pe Lucien, l iubesc cu o dragoste ce nu va pieri dect odat cu mine. Iar dumneavoastr ai crezut c inima mea era de vnzare! Ce mult trebuie s m dispreuii! Resping cu groaz acest trg ruinos. l iubesc pe Lucien. l iubii i dumneavoastr. Foarte bine: s aleag! i acum cred c nu mai avem ce s ne spunem.n loc s plece, fiica milionarului ngenunche, apoi ngim cu un glas pe care lacrimile l fceau i mai de neneles.l iubesc i, dac el nu m iubete, am s mor! Fie-i mil!“

Shelly Hansen was horrified when Great Aunt Milly's infamous wedding dress arrived. Family legend said she'd marry the next man she met. So when she ran into handsome Mark Brady, Shelly told herself - and him - that she wasn't interested. But then she started seeing him everywhere…

Olivia drops in to see her neighbour, Ethan Sherbourne to deliver a Christmas card…but ends up staying for the festive season to help him look after a tiny abandoned baby! Ethan and Olivia are the perfect couple – but is Ethan the baby’s father? And if so, is he free to get involved with Olivia?

Part of the Mills & Boon 100th Birthday Collection After a disastrous first day Talie Calhoun is sure her sexy new boss, Jude Radcliffe, will hate her forever – they’re complete opposites! Jude is married to his work, while Talie believes life is for living. Her real job will be to persuade Jude to live life to the full – with her!

Part of the Mills & Boon 100th Birthday Collection A forbidding, regal date... A life of duty and protocol has made King Daniel of Voltavia seem aloof. So when Lizzie Boothe is assigned the task of trying to secure an interview with him, she is anxious about the forthcoming encounter. But after one kiss she can sense that underneath his cool exterior lies a passionate man. A man who is falling in love with Lizzie despite his best intentions…

Rafael de Mendez always knew that Kit was the woman he wanted to marry. But after he suffers from memory loss, their relationship is tested as they try to rebuild what they once had. And can he ever forget that she should have been his brother’s bride?

Part of the Mills & Boon 100th Birthday Collection Loveday West was thrilled when Dr. Andrew Fforde offered her a job as his temporary receptionist. She hadn’t expected to fall in love with him – but he was just so handsome and charming! But was her place in his life as temporary as her contract?

When Poppy sent the tall, dark and handsome Santino Aragone a valentine’s card to cheer him up, Santino responded by making love to her. Suddenly, Poppy was expecting her boss’s baby, and he was determined to put a ring on her finger…

Part of the Mills & Boon 100th Birthday Collection Mary Crandell had been shattered by the end of her marriage, but for the sake of her children she was determined to put herself back on track… and the arrival of caring, compassionate policeman Matt Clark in her life gave her the strength and inspiration she needed.

Wasn't it madness to marry his secretary to provide his baby daughter with a mother? Jane, Mark's secretary, didn't think so. She'd been secretly in love with Mark since she'd started working with him. But she wanted their marriage to be for love – not convenience…

A short story sequel to the bestselling romcom You Had Me At Hello! In You Had Me At Hello, the one who got away came back… but what happened next? Together, apart and then back together again, Rachel and Ben had a rollercoaster ride to get here. But now happily in love and partners in crime once more, it feels like it’s all been worth it. But when a face from the past reappears, misunderstandings come between them once more. Can they hold on to their happy ever after?

The amazing new romantic comedy from the #1 bestselling author of The Little Shop of Hopes and Dreams ’Sweet and romantic, a story guaranteed to have you smiling’ - Milly Johnson The perfect pair for ‘pillow talk’? Claire Bixby grew up watching Doris Day films at her grandmother’s house and yearned to live in a world like the one on the screen – sunny, colourful and where happy endings were guaranteed. But recently Claire’s opportunities for a little ‘pillow talk’ have been thin on the ground. Until she meets new client Nic who comes into her travel agency looking to book the perfect get away. Too bad it’s for two! But as Nic and Claire get closer, the sparks start to fly, and Claire’s questioning everything Doris taught her about romance. Can true love ever really be just like it is in the movies? Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps… Praise for Fiona Harper ’Perfect cosy feel you want from a good book' - Paris Baker's Book Nook ’A nice warm hug’ - Fabulous Book Fiend ’Fiona Harper writes with an abundance of warmth and wit’ -Dot Scribbles ’I would whole heartedly recommend this and I will be looking what else Fiona has done’ - Afternoon Bookery ’A great romantic read’ - Book Chick City Fans of Jenny Colgan, Abby Clements and Miranda Dickinson will love Fiona Harper's fresh, fun writing

How did Audrey Griffin–a blacksmith by trade– become a wine hostess? Sure, she's all about "seizing the day," but she's a tomboy, not a booth bunny. Granted, her makeover has transformed her into a hottie–but when you're working with a straitlaced Aussie god like vintner Shane Preston, a little fashion goes a long way! Unfortunately, no-strings-attached doesn't work for Shane. Something about Audrey makes him want more from their fiery attraction–despite the fact that "commitment" leaves Audrey shakier than a horse on Rollerblades. Is she balking at love…or simply biding her time?

A LADY WITH A SECRET SORROW Reeling from heartbreak, Lady Laura Campion has transformed herself into the infamous Scandal’s Virgin of high society – flirtatious, alluring and utterly shocking – and yet she has always stopped short of absolute ruin. But now she has new hope. The daughter she thought lost is alive, and under the guardianship of the powerful Avery Falconer, Earl of Wykeham. Going into battle against Lord Wykeham might be her only option to win little Alice back, but she doesn’t expect the irresistible attraction that simmers between her and the formidable Earl. Laura finally has a chance at happiness – but can she persuade Avery to forgive her past?

Friends. Allies. Lovers? Jackson Freeling lost his sense of purpose when he left the marines. Lissa McLaughlin gave him a new one: protecting a man with the ability to forge weapons from his tattoos. Together, they defend the innocent from the criminals vying for control of their city's drug trade. Lissa inked those tattoos. After watching her friend risk losing a piece of himself every time he used his powers, she decided to suppress her own strange gift. But, without quite understanding how, she has given Jackson a tattoo that lets him become invisible…. While Jackson and Lissa do their best to save their ally, they also fight the growing passion between them. Everyone they care about is in danger. And they have to decide whether their feelings for each other are a strength or a deadly weakness. With this sequel, Misty Simon continues the bewitching tale she began with her urban fantasy debut, Wicked Ink.

Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Ever since the Sundance ranch became a destination for city girls seeking a romp in the hay with a bona-fide cowboy, ranch hand Josh Evans has had one rule: don't date the guests. But when a beautiful, soft-spoken woman named Haley checks in, Josh knows he's going to have trouble keeping his promise. Only Haley's more interested in sketching Montana's mountains than snagging one of its men. And after a few days of putting up with snooty, boy-crazy guests, Haley is ready to hop the next flight back to New York. Can Josh convince her that there's one cowboy who's worth an extended vacation?

Fast Fiction Suspense - short romantic stories with a twist of intrigue Just when Evie Cabrera thinks her blind date can't get any worse, her insipid dinner companion pulls out a gun. Suddenly Evie is drawn into the middle of a terrorist plot. Her only protection is Jude Curran, an agent with Tactical Executive Security. But Evie senses that Jude is keeping more secrets than he's revealing. With her life in chaos, can she trust the secret agent? Jude was supposed to gather intel on the potential terrorist—not get into a shootout with the man. Then again, he's also not supposed to let the beautiful, smart Evie get caught up in this conspiracy. Jude is determined to keep Evie safe, which means keeping her close and ignoring the sparks flying between them. After all, Evie deserves a man who can be completely honest with her, and as a TES agent, Jude must always protect his company's secrets, or risk the security of the entire nation….

Dark, intense and utterly compelling, Black Dog was an extraordinary first novel from a writer who has rapidly become the most promising crime author to emerge in the genre in years. ‘Where Cooper stood was remote and isolated… but the smell that lingered under the trees was of blood’ The long hot Peak District summer came to an end when they found Laura Vernon's body. But for local policeman Ben Cooper the work has just begun. His community is hiding a young girl’s killer and a past as dark as the Derbyshire night. It seems Laura was the keeper of secrets beyond her years and, in a case where no-one is innocent, everyone is a suspect. But Cooper’s local knowledge and instincts are about to face an even greater challenge. The ambitious DC Diane Fry has been called in from another division, a woman as ruthless as she is attractive…