Брук Гудман, очаровательная молодая девушка, устала жить под гнетом родительской опеки и мечтала обрести самостоятельность. Однажды она познакомилась в баре с брутальным мужчиной, архитектором Остином Брэдшоу, и провела с ним волшебную ночь. Остин был очарован красотой и непосредственностью девушки, но ему не нужны серьезные отношения. А у Брук созрел план, как избавиться от родительской опеки: он…
‘Heartwarming and funny from an exciting new talent’ – Katie FfordeShortlisted for Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2017She’ll do whatever it takes to keep this family together…As the nanny to four quirky but loveable children, Charlie French has learnt that if there was ever a cement shortage Weetabix would be a viable substitute and that YouTube videos can go viral in seconds, much to her…
From the internationally bestselling author of A Woman of SubstanceThree generations of beautiful women and their journey from rags to richesAudra is an impoverished children’s nanny from Leeds who sacrificed everything for her only daughter.Christina is a talented art student who won world renown as a fashion designer – yet who has known pain and heartache.Kyle is a rebellious young woman who cha…
Marriage to a Fortune is risky business–but nobody's listening to attorney Parker Malone. An expert on prenuptial agreements, Parker sees this marriage as a dangerous liability for Texas billionaire Ryan Fortune, and he's more than anxious to stop the wedding.Things get complicated when he falls for the wedding planner, Hannah Cassidy, who just happens to be the bride's gorgeous daughter.Even for …
This marriage has strings attached, Chance…Yeah, and it's all based on my, um, performance. When Lana Ramirez came to him with an offer of marriage, Chance Reilly knew it was too good to be true. He needed a wife to claim his rightful inheritance, but what did the sweetly sensual private-duty nurse want from the marriage bed? Little did the rugged rancher guess, the Colton housekeeper's eldest dau…
Пейтон Эрншоу, известная журналистка, выходит замуж за Галена Хорвата, чтобы получить доступ к компромату на его бабушку Элис Хорват, в прошлом возглавлявшую корпорацию «Хорват Интернэшнл» и в свое время уволившую ее отца. С самого детства отец внушал Пейтон, что именно Элис виновата в их бедствиях и в смерти ее мамы, которая после увольнения мужа не могла получать необходимую медицинскую помощь. …
Уил Хадсон узнает, что его бывшая жена погибла и у него осталась семимесячная дочь, о существовании которой он не подозревал. Уил обращается за помощью к своей давней подруге Джорджии Лэнг. Их дружба проверена временем, но выдержит ли она испытание взаимным влечением?
‘Fresh, funny and wise’ Katie Fforde‘I love Jane’s writing!’ Jill Mansell‘feel-good’ Woman and HomeTess has downsized to a lively new town and is ready for “me” time. But her Zen-like calm is tested by her boomerang offspring, who keep fluttering back to the nest (usually with a full bag of dirty washing) and by her elderly mother’s struggle to hold on to her independence.Tess is also surprised to…
A new family, a new beginning or a life changed forever?When Clover Beckitt’s mother announces her impending second marriage, Clover can’t help but be wary. Especially as the new – very young – husband comes with a new stepsister for Clover.But Ramona brings with her a freedom that Clover has never been permitted. Like the aircraft being pioneered at the time, with Ramona in her life, Clover finds…
A short story by Susan Hill from the collection Reader, I Married Him: Stories inspired by Jane Eyre.In ‘Reader, I Married Him’, an American socialite reflects on her rise through England’s social circles, and a whirlwind romance.Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salu…
“Happiness is our honeymoon, no matter what may come next.And to think that I almost gave it all up…”Fall in love with three fabulous new authors – Nikki Moore, Brigid Coady and Teresa F Morgan – and these gorgeously poignant short stories about love in all its forms.Go on, treat yourself this Valentine’s Day!Praise for Brigid Coady:'Poignant, funny, realistic yet romantic… I loved them.' – Katie …
It was a matter of life and death …7 May 1915Gerda Nielsen is on her way from Brooklyn to Liverpool aboard the ill-fated Lusitania.Jack Walsh is returning to England to take up a post helping the war effort.As he and Gerda spend more and more time onboard together they realise that each has found someone very special.It’s the afternoon before they dock in Liverpool, and tragedy strikes. As the tor…
Once, twice, ten times a bridesmaid!I, Dana Rose, do solemnly swear to say «I won't» the next time someone asks me to be in their wedding party. My weak will has gained me a closet full of unflattering bridesmaids' dresses in various sizes to accommodate my ever-fluctuating waistline.As if that isn't enough, the past is paying me a most unwelcome visit (my prodigal brother, my back-stabbing sis). …
Veterinarian Carter Phillips wants answers. The scandal surrounding his employer's prizewinning horse has left Carter unable to clear Quest Stables' name…or his own. But then Carter spies an exquisite painting of an unknown horse that could finally lead him to the truth….Artist Gillian Cameron knows exactly who the horse is: he's her family's Thoroughbred, Picture of Perfection. But Carter's suspi…