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A bomb in Rome, a flash of bluish-white light, and photojournalist Josh Ryder's world exploded. From that instant nothing would ever be the same.As Josh recovers, his mind is increasingly invaded with thoughts that have the emotion, the intensity, the intimacy of memories. But they are not his memories. They are ancient– and violent. A battery of medical and psychological tests can't explain Josh's baffling symptoms.And the memories have an urgency he can't ignore– pulling him to save a woman named Sabina– and the treasures she is protecting. But who is Sabina? Desperate for answers, Josh turns to the world-renowned Phoenix Foundation– a research facility that scientifically documents cases of past life experiences.His findings there lead him to an archaeological dig and to Professor Gabriella Chase, who has discovered an ancient tomb– a tomb with a powerful secret that threatens to merge the past with the present. Here, the dead call out to the living, and murders of the past become murders of the present.

Rare beauty Sophia Jordan has captured wealthy businessman Stephen Haviland's eye.And in Venice he'll execute his ruthless plan. . . . Sophia is swept off her feet by the handsome British billionaire, not realizing that Stephen knows something she doesn't: she is heiress to the priceless Padova pearls. Once the truth is revealed Stephen will see Sophia, and the pearls, in naked glory. . . .

Years ago, Marnie Carstairs had been forced to give up her baby for adoption, but it had broken her heart. Then Marnie found a vital clue leading her to find Kit, her little girl…It also led her to Cal Huntington, Kit's adoptive father. Attraction sizzled between Marnie and the gorgeous widower but Cal made it perfectly clear he wanted Marnie in his bed, not in his daughter's life. Could he have Marnie as his mistress, without Marnie becoming a mother to his child…

Connah Carey Jones needs a nanny for his young daughter, and Hester Ward is perfect. She's practical, professional and very pretty– something Connah finds impossible to ignore. When the gorgeous millionaire whisks Hester off to Tuscany, the attraction between them ignites. Connah proposes expanding their business arrangement to include marriage.Hester must choose: leave the man and little girl she's come to love, or resign herself to being Connah's practical, professional and very convenient wife. . . .

Penny Jordan needs no introduction as arguably the most recognisable name writing for Mills & Boon. We have celebrated her wonderful writing with a special collection, many of which for the first time in eBook format and all available right now.Her husband-to-be? Dee had thought a career was enough to keep her happy and fulfilled. But now she regrets giving up her chance of marriage, babies and family life… Especially when Hugo Montpelier, the man she once passionately loved, returns.Their sexual hunger for one another is as strong as ever. Maybe marriage and motherhood can still be hers – but first she must dare to reveal the scandal she has kept secret for so long…

When two ambitious families occupy the same patch of English soil, rivalry is sure to take root and flourish.A glimmer of initiative swells into blind desire, and minor hurts, nursed with jealousy, fester into a malignant hatred. When a bitter feud is born, the price for this wild and beautiful piece of ground will take more than three generations to settle. Richard Lanyon answers to no one save the aristocratic Sweetwater family, owners of the land he farms.His bitter resentment is legend within the bounds of their tiny Exmoor community, but as their tenant, Richard must do their bidding. Still, even noblemen don't have the power to contain ruthless ambition, and the Sweetwaters are no exception. Driven to succeed, Richard is prepared to take what is not his, and to forfeit the happiness of his family to claim the entitlements he lusts for.In this epic story Valerie Anand creates a vivid portrait of fifteenth-century English life that resonates with the age-old themes of ambition, power, desire and greed.

Eighteen months ago Elizabeth and Jay Hammond made a hasty marriage of convenience to secure her inheritance. But when Elizabeth suspected Jay was having an affair with another woman, she left him. Her expertly hidden feelings for Jay ran so deep that she fled Jamaica to make a new life for herself in London.Now Jay has come to find her– and it seems he has some unfinished business concerning their marriage merger! The trouble is, Elizabeth can't be sure revenge isn't part of his reason for tracking her down….

Billionaires always get what they want! Travis Black might be darkly, broodingly handsome, but as far as Beth is concerned he's also very infuriating! What would a rich, successful and charming man like him want with a quiet, vulnerable and oh-so-ordinary woman like her? Travis soon makes that abundantly clear.However, Beth isn't into casual affairs–so this is one billionaire who won't get what he wants. Or will he?

One knight to capture her heart!Alinor of Claverstock takes her life in her hands when she rescues Bianca d’Attalens from her stepmother’s evil clutches. But when Alinor encounters Bianca’s handsome brother, Guilhem, Duc d’Attalens, it’s not just her life that’s in danger.Because Alinor finds herself powerless to resist Guilhem, and is soon caught up in a perilous web of intrigue and forbidden attraction. An attraction which heightens when they are sent together into enemy territory . . .

Honor meant everything to Cam Anderson. And as commanding officer on her latest mission, she finally had a chance to prove herself.But the moment she met Officer Gus Morales, she knew she was in trouble. For the men under Gus's command weren't used to taking orders from a woman. And Cam wasn't used to the paralyzing attraction she felt for Gus. The ruggedly handsome soldier made her feel things a commander shouldn't feel. Made her want things no honorable woman should want. Now Cam faced her greatest challenge yet: Could she stand strong in the face of danger–and still yield to the desires of her heart?

Rowan Hawkins needs solitude and quiet. But her peace is shattered by unfriendly neighbor Evan Cameron. He's gorgeous, in pain, and the rudest man she's ever met!Evan just wants to recover his health and return to his business–alone. But his pretty, appealing and determined neighbor won't stay out of his life…or his thoughts. He's determined to resist his unwanted feelings for the young widow. But when Rowan learns a shocking secret, Evan finds himself offering comfort–and their reluctant need for one another flares out of control!