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Reining In the Billionaire

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An instant billionaire wants payback—and more—in this “really amazing second chance revenge story . . . you will want to enjoy it over and over” (Harlequin Junkie).Mason Harrington grew up as a rough-and-tumble stable boy. But a shocking inheritance enables him and his brother to return to their hometown and settle some scores. First on the agenda: take over the elite horse farm belonging to the woman who once broke Mason’s heart when her daddy said he wasn’t good enough.Despite Mason’s motives, EvaMarie Hyatt has no choice but to stay on at the ranch and work for him. Soon it becomes clear Mason wants more than revenge. Even more surprising: EvaMarie’s willingness to succumb. But will new misunderstandings derail their renewed passion, or will this second chance lead to forever?

The Fox and the Goat(Read To Me)

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This eBook has a new enhanced version of eBook with special audio, video and illustrations. This story has originated by Aesop. Especially it has included narrative audio, background sound, full illustrated pages and Video for whole this story. Have fun with Read To Me! Read To Me is Trademark of OrangeDigit Inc.

Islands in the Stream

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A later, posthumously published classic following the adventures of a painter in the midst of World War II.First published in 1970, nine years after Hemingway's death, this is the story of an artist and adventurer—a man much like Hemingway himself. Beginning in the 1930s, Islands in the Stream follows the fortunes of Thomas Hudson, from his experiences as a painter on the Gulf Stream island of Bimini through his antisubmarine activities off the coast of Cuba during World War II. Hemingway is at his mature best in this beguiling tale.

Anderland

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Pandoras Mutter sucht schon lange einen geeigneten Umgang für ihre künstlerisch begabte Tochter. Da kauft die Musikerfamilie Morningquest das Gut Anderland ganz in der Nähe, und von nun an verbringt Pandora viel Zeit mit den Nachbarn. Als ihre Mutter an einem Herzanfall stirbt, findet sie auf Anderland ein neues Zuhause und erfährt so manches über ihre eigene Herkunft, die ihr die Mutter stets verborgen hatte. "

Non sprecare il tempo, non sprecare l'amore

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È una mattina d'estate quando Edward Adler, dodici anni, suo fratello e i suoi genitori partono dall'aeroporto di Newark per raggiungere Los Angeles, dove li attende una nuova vita. Tra i 187 passeggeri ci sono una giovane promessa di Wall Street, una ragazza che ha appena scoperto di essere incinta, un veterano di ritorno dall'Afghanistan, un anziano tycoon della finanza e una donna che sta scappando da un marito opprimente. Le loro vite, come spesso capita in queste occasioni, iniziano a entrare in contatto.Ma il volo su cui viaggiano non arriverà mai a destinazione e il piccolo Edward sarà l'unico sopravvissuto al disastro. "Caro Edward " Iniziano così le e-mail e le lettere che persone da tutto il paese inviano all'indirizzo dei suoi zii, dove "il ragazzo miracolato" - come lo definisce la stampa - è andato ad abitare. La sua storia cattura l'interesse di un'intera nazione mentre Edward combatte per stare al mondo senza la sua famiglia. Una parte di lui è rimasta in cielo, con i suoi compagni di viaggio.Con una forza emotiva e una profondità dirompenti, Non sprecare il tempo, non sprecare l'amore è più di un grande romanzo: è una meditazione sulla vita, l'incontro con un cast di personaggi difficili da dimenticare e una riflessione sui modi sorprendenti in cui un cuore a pezzi impara ad amare di nuovo.

The Tortured Rebel

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He's the only one with the key to unlock her heart…Army medic and emergency specialist James "Jet" Munroe thrives on danger. Physical danger—never emotional.Beautiful helicopter pilot Becca Harding has spent long years trying to forget Jet, but she's never been able to forgive him.Now, trapped together for the first time in years, it's time for them to stop running from the shadows that have marred their relationship…and from the scorching attraction that lingers between them.

Operation Payback

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She taught him the meaning of love…But will his past ruin their second chance? An abusive home drove Trip Callen into crime—then prison. Only Kayley McSwain recognized the goodness in Trip and stood by him as no one ever had. When Trip and Kayley are targeted by a vengeful criminal syndicate, the Foxworths and their remarkable dog Cutter offer them protection. But can Trip keep Kayley safe and uncover the threat to her life in time?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Cutter's Code series:Book 1: Operation MidnightBook 2: Operation ReunionBook 3: Operation Blind DateBook 4: Operation UnleashedBook 5: Operation Power PlayBook 6: Operation HomecomingBook 7: Operation Soldier Next DoorBook 8: Operation AlphaBook 9: Operation NotoriousBook 10: Operation Hero's WatchBook 11: Operation Second ChanceBook 12: Operation Mountain RecoveryBook 13: Operation WhistleblowerBook 14: Operation Payback

Heartspells

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The Uncollected Anthology series sprang from the minds of six fabulous authors who love fantasy, short stories, and each other's writing. Every three months, the authors pick a theme and write a short story for that theme. Now, for the first time, you can buy the "collected" uncollected and get all the stories written for an issue in single place! In this issue, Heartspells: "Heartfire" - Leslie Claire Walker "The Lovebirds" - Michele Lang "Love Stinks, Inc." - Annie Reed "The Midnight Gardener" - Leah R Cutter "This is the World Calling" - Dayle A. Dermatis "Track 61" - Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Hiányzó szívünk

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Madár tizenkét éves kisfiú. Egyetemi oktatóból könyvtári alkalmazottá lefokozott, megtört apjával tengődnek egy kollégiumi szobában. Az anyja három éve elhagyta őket. Madár nem tudja, miért, és hogy hová tűnt.Ám egyszer csak levelet kap: rajzolt macskák sokaságát rejti a boríték. Az anya üzent neki - s a fiú a rejtély nyomába ered: meg kell találnia az édesanyját és meg kell tudnia, miért menekült el a családjától. Nem könnyű feladat, mivel az Egyesült Államokban a hazafiság jegyében különösen éber szemmel figyelik az ázsiai származású polgárokat - a velük szembeni atrocitások mindennaposak, sok esetben, törvénnyel szentesítve még a gyermekeiket is elszakítják a szüleiktől, nehogy „az amerikai kultúra” csorbát szenvedjen. Madár költő anyja, Margaret pedig kínai bevándorlók gyermeke - verseinek sorai ráadásul jelmondatokká váltak a tüntetések transzparensein.A Hiányzó szívünk a szeretet és a gyűlölet regénye - lírai kitárulkozás a szülő-gyerek kapcsolatról, a világ bámulatra méltó mesés csodáiról, egyben dermesztő kortárs valóságkép a mesterségesen generált társadalmi feszültségekről, gyűlöletpropagandáról, emberiességünk elvesztéséről.

Jemima J

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Jemima Jones is overweight--about one hundred pounds overweight. Treated like a maid by her thin social-climbing roommates, and lorded over by the beautiful Geraldine (less talented but better paid) at the Kilburn Herald, Jemima's only consolation is food. Add to this her passion for her charming, sexy, and unobtainable colleague Ben, and Jemima knows her life is in need of a serious change. When she meets Brad, an eligible California hunk, over the Internet, Jemima has the perfect opportunity to reinvent herself as JJ, the slim, beautiful, gym-obsessed glamour girl of her dreams. But when her long-distance Romeo demands that they meet, she must conquer her food addiction to become the bone-thin model of her e-mails. This is just the beginning of Jemima's transformation, though; the process will take her through enormous physical and emotional changes and halfway around the globe. With a fast-paced plot that never quits and a surprise ending no reader will see coming, Jemima J is the chronicle of one woman's quest to become the woman she's always wanted to be, learning along the way a host of lessons about attraction, addiction, the meaning of true love, and, ultimately, who she really is.

Remember Me?

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With the same wicked humor and delicious charm that have won her millions of devoted fans, Sophie Kinsella, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Shopaholic & Baby, returns with an irresistible new novel and a fresh new heroine who finds herself in a life-changing and utterly hilarious predicament….When twenty-eight-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up in a London hospital, she’s in for a big surprise. Her teeth are perfect. Her body is toned. Her handbag is Vuitton. Having survived a car accident—in a Mercedes no less—Lexi has lost a big chunk of her memory, three years to be exact, and she’s about to find out just how much things have changed. Somehow Lexi went from a twenty-five-year-old working girl to a corporate big shot with a sleek new loft, a personal assistant, a carb-free diet, and a set of glamorous new friends. And who is this gorgeous husband—who also happens to be a multimillionaire? With her mind still stuck three years in reverse, Lexi greets this brave new world determined to be the person she…well, seems to be. That is, until an adorably disheveled architect drops the biggest bombshell of all. Suddenly Lexi is scrambling to catch her balance. Her new life, it turns out, comes complete with secrets, schemes, and intrigue. How on earth did all this happen? Will she ever remember? And what will happen when she does?BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Sophie Kinsella's Wedding Night.

Exploring Dark Short Fiction #1

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For over four decades, Steve Rasnic Tem has been an acclaimed author of horror, weird, and sentimental fiction. Hailed by Publishers Weekly as "A perfect balance between the bizarre and the straight-forward" and Library Journal as "One of the most distinctive voices in imaginative literature," Steve Rasnic Tem has been read and cherished the world over for his affecting, genre-crossing tales.Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the first in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover--or learn more of--the rich voice of Steve Rasnic Tem, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.Included within these pages are:- Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book- Author interview- Complete bibliography- Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University)- ... and more!Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Steve Rasnic Tem.Table of Contents includes:Introduction by Eric J. Guignard Steve Rasnic Tem: A Biography Hungry (fiction) Hungry: A Commentary The Last Moments Before Bed (fiction) The Last Moments Before Bed: A Commentary In These Final Days of Sales (fiction) In These Final Days of Sales: A Commentary The Giveaway (fiction) The Giveaway: A Commentary Rat Catcher (fiction) Rat Catcher: A Commentary Whatever You Want (fiction) Whatever You Want: A Commentary Why Steve Rasnic Tem Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD In Conversation with Steve Rasnic Tem The Subject Matter of Horror: An Essay by Steve Rasnic Tem A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Steve Rasnic Tem

Swan Song

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In ‘The Swan Song’ an aging actor reminisces about his life and the parts he’s played. The piece takes a tragic look at ambition and the sacrifices that must be made in order to succeed. Chekhov’s ability to capture and explore human nature and experience is showcased here. Svetlovidov is the main character of the play.

Corazones perdidos

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Tras los éxitos de Todo lo que no te conté y Pequeños fuegos por todas partes, Celeste Ng se adentra en un escenario distópico en su esperada tercera novela, Corazones perdidos, una historia conmovedora y llena de suspense de inquebrantable amor maternofilial en una sociedad consumida por el miedo. Bird Gardner es un niño de doce años que lleva una vida aparentemente tranquila con un padre cariñoso pero atormentado, que trabaja como bibliotecario en la Universidad de Harvard. A lo largo de una década y tras años de inestabilidad económica y violencia callejera, el gobierno de Estados Unidos ha aprobado leyes para preservar la «cultura americana». Con la excusa de mantener la paz y recuperar la prosperidad, las autoridades pueden separar a los hijos de los disidentes y además se han prohibido los libros considerados antipatrióticos, entre ellos la obra de la madre de Bird, Margaret Miu, una poeta estadounidense de origen chino que abandonó a su familia cuando este tenía nueve años. Pero, cuando el muchacho recibe una carta misteriosa que contiene solo un dibujo críptico, toma la decisión de encontrarla. Esta es una novela sobre lazos familiares y también sobre cómo una sociedad supuestamente civilizada puede cometer las mayores injusticias. Es una historia sobre el poder –y las limitaciones– del arte para promover el cambio, sobre las enseñanzas que transmitimos a nuestros hijos y sobre la posibilidad de sobrevivir en un mundo roto con el corazón intacto.

Woman from Another Planet

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This is the unusual and sensual story of David Loring, an artist, and his beautiful fiancée, Janice Reece. David loved Janice but the Martian Empire had a plan to entice David away from his beloved. With their plan for world domination at stake the Martians selected these two lovers’ for their first attack. Together, David and Janice became involved in a highly emotional and physical conflict that broke through the barriers of outer space itself. (Amazon)

A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches

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This book was a fiction novel. Based on the relationship between wet and her physician father. The main character of A Country Doctor, Nan, is a young woman that encounters much strife when she decides to go against the traditional values of the day and become a doctor. The work has been compared to Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward's Doctor Zay, which also depicted a woman seeking a medical career in the late 1800s. It has perception of the role of women in society, with the main character of Nan choosing to pursue her career in medicine rather than a marriage and family.

There'll Be Blue Popcorn Without You

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Blue Popcorn means sadness and loss and love. In the pages of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, it also means very weird and entertaining sadness and loss and love.The ten stories in this volume range from a dweeby guy trying to win the affection of a beautiful woman, to a tale of a solo man in a future world looking for companionship, to a story about art and the crime it reveals.Running the gamut from science fiction to fantasy to psychological drama, these tales evoke strong emotion.Includes:"A Better Man Than You" by Jerry Oltion and Kent Patterson"Rose in Dreamland" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Under the Blood-Red Maple" by Joslyn Chase"A Cherub by Any Other Name" by Annie Reed"Small Discrete Intervals from a Sample Size of One" by J. Steven York"A Night Under the Stars" by Lisa Silverthorne"Bravo and Jazz" by Ron Collins"The Man Who Married His Wife's Thigh" by Bonnie Elizabeth"Virtual Oracle" by Leigh Saunders"The Pearce Shootout" by Robert J. McCarter

Short Fiction

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Conan, the Cimmerian barbarian, romps across the pages of Robert Howard’s Hyborian adventures, slicing down enemy after enemy and trying not to fall too hard for a succession of ladies in need of rescue. Although very much a product of the pulp fantasy magazines of the 1930s, Conan has surpassed his contemporaries to become the quintessential barbarian of the fantasy genre: the muscle-bound and instinct-led hero, always willing to fight his way out of any fix.Collected here are Howard’s public domain short stories, including ten Conan short stories and the history of Hyboria that Howard wrote as a guide for himself to write from. Gods of the North originally was a Conan story, but after being rejected by the first publisher was rewritten slightly to a character called Amra; it was later republished as The Frost-Giant’s Daughter with the name changed back. The stories were serialised (with a couple of exceptions) in Weird Tales magazine between 1925 and 1936, and have gone on to spawn multiple licensed and unlicensed sequels, comics, films and games.

The Wedding Dress

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In Danielle Steel’s epic new novel, the lives of four generations of women in one family span fortune and loss, motherhood, tragedy and victories. From the glamorous San Francisco social scene of the 1920s, through war and the social changes of the ’60s, to the rise of Silicon Valley today, this extraordinary novel takes us on a family odyssey that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, as each generation faces the challenges of their day. The Parisian design houses in 1928, the crash of 1929, the losses of war, the drug culture of the 1960s—history holds many surprises, and lives are changed forever. For richer or for poorer, in cramped apartments and grand mansions, the treasured wedding dress made in Paris in 1928 follows each generation into their new lives, and represents different hopes for each of them, as they marry very different men. From inherited fortunes at the outset to self-made men and women, the wedding dress remains a cherished constant for the women who wear it in each generation and forge a destiny of their own. It is a symbol of their remaining traditions and the bond of family they share in an ever-changing world.

Breaking Her No-Dating Rule

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Snowed in with a hot ER doc! Pretty massage therapist Ellory Star needs a fresh start! After yet another failed relationship she's decided to focus on finding herself—not a man. So her only resolution this New Year: no dating until she's ready! Although she hasn't counted on getting snowed in with delicious ER doctor Anson Graves… It might not have been in her plan, but Ellory must face the fact that charming lifesaver Anson might just be the one man worth breaking her no-dating rule for!

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