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The Billionaire's Intern - Part 2 (Mills & Boon M&B) (The Forbidden Series, Book
The Billionaire's Intern - Part 2 (Mills & Boon M&B) (The Forbidden Series, Book
Maisey Yates
¥11.77
The Forbidden Series: billionaires who can look, but shouldn't touch! In Part Two of The Billionaire's Intern, Addison is about to get up close and very personal with her new boss when he asks for her help. But how can she help him when she can't even help herself? She should refuse, but no one's ever needed her before, especially someone as irresistible as Logan Black…
An Experiment in Love (Fast Fiction)
An Experiment in Love (Fast Fiction)
Louise Allen
¥11.77
"Fast Fiction Historical - short romantic stories to take you back in time Believing she's unlikely to ever have any man offer her marriage, unconventional Lady Chloe Albright impetuously seizes the chance of a pretend engagement with Lord Christopher Fellingham, Earl of Twyford. Having loved Kit for years, she's learnt to carefully hide the pain of knowing that she is no more to him than his friend's studious little sister. But should she now put her research skills to good use and try some experiments in love? At turns kissed, flirted and argued with, Kit doesn't know whether he is more amused, annoyed or —dare he admit it?—aroused by Chloe's unexpected attention. Suddenly he's wishing that their pretend engagement could become the real thing!
Just So Stories (Collins Classics)
Just So Stories (Collins Classics)
Rudyard Kipling
¥11.77
The Just So Stories typically have the theme of a particular animal being modified from an original form to its current form by the acts of man, or some magical being. For example, the Whale has a tiny throat because he swallowed a mariner, who tied a raft inside to block the whale from swallowing other men. The Camel has a hump given to him by a djinn as punishment for the camel's refusing to work (the hump allows the camel to work longer between times of eating). The Leopard's spots were painted by an Ethiopian (after the Ethiopian painted himself black). The Kangaroo gets its powerful hind legs, long tail, and hopping gait after being chased all day by a dingo, sent by a minor god responding to the Kangaroo's request to be made different from all other animals.How the Whale Got His Throat — why the larger whales eat only small prey.How the Camel Got His Hump — how the idle camel was punished and given a hump.How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin — why rhinos have folds in their skin and bad tempers.How the Leopard Got His Spots — why leopards have spots.The Elephant's Child/How the Elephant got his Trunk — how the elephant's trunk became long.The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo — how the kangaroo assumed long legs and tail.The Beginning of the Armadillos — how a hedgehog and tortoise transformed into the first armadillos.How the First Letter Was Written — introduces the only characters who appear in more than one story: a family of cave-people, called Tegumai Bopsulai (the father), Teshumai Tewindrow (the mother), and Taffimai Metallumai, (the daughter). Explains how Taffimai delivered a picture message to her mother.How the Alphabet Was Made — Taffimai and her father invent an alphabet.The Crab That Played with the Sea — explains the ebb and flow of the tides, as well as how the crab changed from a huge animal into a small one.The Cat That Walked by Himself — the longest story, explains how man domesticated all the wild animals except the cat, which insisted on greater independence.The Butterfly That Stamped — how Solomon saved the pride of a butterfly, and the Queen of Sheba used this to prevent his wives scolding him.The Tabu Tale
Never to Sleep (Soul Screamers)
Never to Sleep (Soul Screamers)
Rachel Vincent
¥11.77
Don't Close Your Eyes. Sophie Cavanaugh is not going to let her freak of a cousin's strange psychiatric condition ruin high school for them both. Not after all the work she's put into cultivating the right look, and friends, and reputation. But then, Sophie sees something so frightening she lets out a blood-curdling scream—and finds herself stuck in a bizarre parallel world where nothing is safe and deadly creatures lurk just out of sight, waiting for her to close her eyes and sleep…forever. Could this world be real? Or does insanity run in the family…? A Soul Screamers Ebook Novella
House of Glass
House of Glass
Jen Christie
¥11.77
Theirs will be a shattering affair. The glass chalet has enchanted Reyna since childhood. Built upon the cliff face at Devlin Manor, the luminous curiosity dangles over the Caribbean like a diamond pendant. Wondrous to behold from the water, the house is even more astonishing up close, as Reyna quickly learns when she comes into service at the estate. Left untouched as a shrine to the beautiful and tempestuous Celeste St. Claire, the glass house beckons to Reyna. It exerts the same sensual pull upon Lucas St. Claire, the mercurial master of the manor. Both are powerless to resist. When the two meet within, their need is as transparent as the walls surrounding them. But that passion may be indulged at dear cost. Seduced by the shimmering cottage–and the tortured man who built it–Reyna risks joining its former mistress in oblivion.
Hide And Seek (Part 1)
Hide And Seek (Part 1)
Amy Bird
¥11.77
My husband has a secret. He just doesn’t know it yet. It’s a secret that some would try to hide from him – and, until now, they’ve succeeded. But I know Will. I know he would want to discover the truth. Fortunately, I’m here to discover it for him. Soon there’ll be no more hiding. There’ll be no more lies. And there will be a new start…for us all. The compelling first part of Hide and Seek by Amy Bird: a new novel, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, SJ Watson and Liane Moriarty. Is finding the truth worth losing everything? Praise for Amy Bird 'Ms. Bird is most certainly a force to be reckoned with and an author who has crossed the threshold of notoriety… An exciting story with real tension and suspense.' - Gordon Reiselt 'Hide and Seek is everything I wanted Gone Girl to be, and more… The pacing was spot on, and the setup is absolutely beautiful; engaging characters, liberally sprinkled intrigue, and an exploration of the origins of our identity that will have your mind working overtime.' - Zoe Markham, Markham Reviews 'Amy Bird is so good at writing dialogue you just can’t help chuckling. Add to this the fact that her writing style is such that I feel she is talking directly to me and I am absolutely hooked.' - Lucy Literati, A Modern Mum's Musings 'A slow and creepy build-up to an exciting crescendo.' - Rosemary Smith, Cayocosta72 Book Reviews 'Enjoyable and intriguing.' - Christine Marson, Northern Crime 'Lives up to the thrilling aspect of the genre and also manages to have an original feel.' - Cleo Bannister, Cleopatra Loves Books 'The tension builts to a crescendo and the author pulls the reader along, speeding up like a train with no need to slow on approach to its destination. A great read from an author I had yet to encounter. I will definitely read more of her work after enjoying this thrilling three-part thriller. Having the book in three parts is also a great idea, as each part is perfect for reading in one sitting!' - Margaret Madden, Bleach House Library
Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2
Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2
Diana Whitney
¥11.77
36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Ooh, Baby, Baby Part 2 In the middle of the raging storm the power goes out, mud washes onto the roads…and Peggy Saxon gives birth to twins in the back of Travis Stockwell's cab. Peggy's been handling things on her own since the end of her disastrous marriage. But she has to admit–things are a lot nicer with Travis around. She could get used to the feeling, if only she knew that it would last… Travis can't seem to stay away from the Saxon family. Those beautiful babies–and their mother–deserve the best of everything. But what if the best for them is the stable life he can't provide? The story concludes in Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3.
Operation Second Honeymoon (Fast Fiction)
Operation Second Honeymoon (Fast Fiction)
Debra Webb
¥11.77
"Fast Fiction Suspense - short romantic stories with a twist of intrigue A gun battle wasn't on the itinerary.… Lucas Camp and Victoria Colby-Camp had planned a quiet second honeymoon in Mexico—open-air cafés, unique little shops, breakfast in bed and visiting an abandoned town that one of their old investigators was bringing back to life—with all the concerns of the Colby Agency left behind. Until the ambush. Suddenly under a storm of gunfire, Victoria and Lucas found themselves outmanned and outgunned—and they had no idea who their attacker was. Had they made a new enemy…or was the strike planned by someone much closer to home?
The Nerd Who Loved Me (Fast Fiction)
The Nerd Who Loved Me (Fast Fiction)
Liz Talley
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Ten years ago, Howard Donald Long II was run out of Bonnet Creek by vicious lies, his practice, family and life nearly destroyed by the dirty allegations of one family—the Rodrigues. Now, Howard Long III, known as Tripp, is back to clear his father's name, and he's got the money and the muscles to do it. Then he runs into Mary Belle Prudhomme. She'd been his closest friend as a kid, until they grew up, developed hormones and she rejected him. For Bear Rodrigue. She's still every fantasy he ever had come to life, yet now she seems vulnerable, alone. Tripp reaches out to her, and they find the easy connection they had when they were kids, as well as something more—forgiveness.
Summer with the Millionaire (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Summer with the Millionaire (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Jessica Gilmore
¥11.77
Coming home to Italy… Lady Araminta Davenport has never managed to settle down. A fiancé–but never a wedding. A business–but never her own. Now she's determined to turn her life around, which is why she's returned to Tuscany and the man she can't forget…. Luca Di Tore is married to his work. But when he sees Minty again he remembers all the sunshine of their summers together as teenagers. And soon, Luca realizes there's been something missing from his life…and she's right there in front of him!
A Wedding at Ruby Lake (Fast Fiction)
A Wedding at Ruby Lake (Fast Fiction)
Jennifer Hayward
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Welcome to beautiful Ruby Lake, where the wedding of the decade is about to take place. In twenty-four hours, Ariana Westwood, eldest daughter of the influential Claire Westwood, is set to marry prominent investment banker Jackson O'Connell on the deck of her family's palatial cottage. But with the arrival of a very special guest, the perfect wedding begins to seem like the perfect disaster. As everyone connected to the wedding party—from the bride's sister, to the maid of honor, to the wedding planner—wait to discover if the wedding will actually take place, each of them find that this may be their chance to discover their own happiness. Author Jennifer Hayward was the 2012 winner of Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest. Check out her debut novel, The Divorce Party, available now!
Her Best Man (Fast Fiction)
Her Best Man (Fast Fiction)
Brenda Harlen
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Amy Jensen was determined her sister's wedding would be perfect. Which meant she couldn't let the best man, Ben Seabrook, get under her skin. After all, it had been more than a decade since they'd gone their separate ways. He'd become an award-winning journalist, and she'd become an ER doctor. Surely there would be no feelings left between them. And yet, as soon as she saw Ben at the rehearsal, Amy knew she was in trouble. All the old feelings were still there, plus a few new sparks. And Ben seemed determined to make her remember how good they had been together—and still were. But Ben was only in town for the wedding, and Amy had her own plans for the future. If she gave in to the chemistry between them, would she only be setting herself up for more pain?
Finders Keepers (Fast Fiction)
Finders Keepers (Fast Fiction)
Ingrid Weaver
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Reformed bad boy Jesse Koostra didn't think he'd miss much about Port Hope when he roared out of town on his Harley eight years ago. His dad was in prison. The family home was in shambles. And the town was swirling with rumors about his involvement in a crime he didn't commit. Now Jesse's back, determined to cut the last ties to his troubled youth. Then he lays eyes on Brittany Barton, the girl-next-door who had enchanted him for most of his teenage years. Suddenly turning his back—and his bike—on his hometown again doesn't seem so appealing. And as past secrets begin to surface, Jesse is about to discover the true value of what he left behind.
Navy Hope (Fast Fiction)
Navy Hope (Fast Fiction)
Geri Krotow
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After When Val DiPaola founded Beyond the Stars, a therapeutic resort for families of fallen soldiers, she never imagined she'd be hiring her ex. Although Val's moved on since Lucas Derringer walked out of her life fifteen years ago, she's never forgotten him. She can't deny that his experience treating vets with PTSD and his background as a Navy SEAL make him perfect for the job. But the minute Lucas steps onto San Juan Island in Puget Sound, Val knows she's in trouble. Because she wants him to be part of her life again—professionally and personally. Only, a lot has happened to both of them since college. At Beyond the Stars, Val and Lucas teach their patients that hope and love can grow from heartbreak. Can they convince each other of the same thing? "
Lightning Strikes Part 3
Lightning Strikes Part 3
Mary Lynn Baxter
¥11.77
Lightning Strikes Serial Part 3 As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever… Lightning Strikes Part 3 At Vanderbilt Memorial’s ER, the power goes out, casualties flood in, and hospital staff must fight for lives in the dark. Amanda isn’t ready to forgive Noah just yet…and Noah isn’t ready to confess why he walked out on her. But their problems aren’t the only ones. Karen’s daughter remains trapped in a cave. Noah’s sister Randi called but he still has no idea if she’s in danger or just a runaway bride. The storm has forced the citizens of Grand Springs to hold on tight to what matters most. Don’t miss the next book in this ongoing story, Strange Bedfellows by Kasey Michaels.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
Robert Tressell
¥11.77
Originally published in 1914, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a timeless story of socialism, political awakenings and class struggle, told with a volatile mix of heartfelt rage and sly humour.
Strange Bedfellows Part 2 (36 Hours, Book 5)
Strange Bedfellows Part 2 (36 Hours, Book 5)
Kasey Michaels
¥11.77
36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Strange Bedfellows Part 2:Sworn enemies Cassandra Mercer and Sean Frame become more than friends when they’re trapped inside her car by a dangerous mudslide. Things have been awkward between Cassandra and her former nemesis, Sean Frame, since that steamy night in her car. The two are spending more time together – and not just arguing over school policy. Sean and his troubled son Jason are constantly sparring, and Cassandra’s feelings for both have her caught in the middle. How can she make Sean understand that with each reckless act Jason is crying out for his father’s love? The story continues in Strange Bedfellows Part 3.
A McCabe at Heart (Fast Fiction)
A McCabe at Heart (Fast Fiction)
Cathy Gillen Thacker
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Robin McCabe-Taylor hopes a puppy will help her bond with Molly, the young girl she wants to adopt. But when ex-flame Sam Navarro comes to the rescue with golden retrievers, Robin begins to dream of a family not just with Molly, but with Sam, too. But is theirs the kind of family Sam wants?
Hideaway Hero (Fast Fiction)
Hideaway Hero (Fast Fiction)
Kathleen O'Brien
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Greta Kinyon should be looking forward to a romantic vacation with her boyfriend at her favorite bed-and-breakfast, the Hideaway. Instead she finds herself unceremoniously dumped. Luckily, she can always rely on the inn's owner, Gabriel Lennox, to offer his rather broad shoulders for her to cry on…
Night of the Living Wed (Fast Fiction)
Night of the Living Wed (Fast Fiction)
Michele Hauf
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Paranormal - quick reads to transport you to another world Charlotte and John's evening turns deadly when some uninvited guests show up at their friend's party—a horde of hungry zombies. The couple is in a fight for their lives when a new, heroic side of John emerges, and he vows to protect Charlotte no matter the cost….
Willow Cottage – Part Three: A Spring Affair (Willow Cottage Series)
Willow Cottage – Part Three: A Spring Affair (Willow Cottage Series)
Bella Osborne
¥11.77
Part three in a new cosy and heartwarming four-part seasonal series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley. Beth is running away. With her young son Leo to protect, Willow Cottage is the lifeline she so desperately needs. Overlooking the village green in a beautiful Cotswolds idyll, Beth sees a warm, caring and safe place for little Leo. When she finally uncovers the cottage from underneath the boughs of a weeping willow tree, Beth realises this is far more of a project than she bargained for and the locals are more than a little eccentric! A chance encounter with gruff Jack, who appears to be the only male in the village under thirty, leaves the two of them at odds but it’s not long before Beth realises that Jack has hidden talents that could help her repair more than just Willow Cottage Over the course of four seasons, Beth realises that broken hearts can be mended, and sometimes love can be right under your nose… Willow Cottage is part of a serialized novel told in four parts, following the journey of Beth and her new life in the Cotswolds. The full book will be out next this August, but for now, enjoy Willow Cottage seasonally.