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Ransom at Christmas He'll do anything to protect this mysterious woman… Who is this unconscious woman Will Kent finds on his land? And who's targeting her? For her safety, Will takes her into hiding. But with time ticking down and a Christmas deadline just around the corner, how can he stop an unknown enemy?

He's come for revenge…Not to fall for the enemy! Holden McCall is intent on revenge on the Maxfield family, and the perfect way is to publicly ruin the wedding of the year, that of daughter Emerson Maxfield. But what will happen when Holden begins to fall for the woman he is using as a pawn in his game?

She's his only chance at redemption… And he's her only chance at survival! When Lilly Shaw and her murdered sister’s ex-boyfriend Dave Giblan are taken hostage at gunpoint, they must race against the clock to outwit their enemy. First, putting aside their differences to save one another once and for all.

“Just because we leave the party… doesn’t mean the night has to end. ” Rancher Xander Currin won’t commit to anyone after tragedy broke his heart. When his feisty ranch hand Frankie Walsh puts herself at risk to secure her future, his protective instincts kick in. But soon combustible desires consume them both…

Cinderella will go to the ball… And be seduced by the Prince Prince Vittorio’s spontaneous invitation to shy hotel maid Rosa is supposed to end at Venice’s most exclusive Carnival ball. Yet their instant chemistry soon leads to a scorching encounter! It’s meant to be Vittorio’s last taste of pleasure before duty demands he marry and provide an heir. But will one night with unexpected virgin Rosa be enough to slake his desire for her…?

Their blissful encounter was a secret… Until her pregnancy shock! Powerful Greek Leon Kariakis is not accustomed to being challenged—least of all by an impulsive woman who’s mistaken his identity. Yet warm-hearted Ettie Roberts is a breath of fresh air, and Leon can’t resist indulging in a night of tantalizing pleasure! But Ettie’s pregnancy bombshell demands action. Leon’s heir will not be born out of wedlock, so Ettie must say ‘I do’…

“Marry me this weekend. ” He will wed his Cinderella! Sicilian billionaire Gabriel Salvetti offers a simple exchange— for her hand in marriage he’ll save Francesca Mancini’s ancestral home. Penniless Frankie has the aristocratic name Gabriel needs to redeem his family’s notorious reputation. And their blatant physical attraction can only sweeten the deal. But when he discovers his convenient bride is a secret virgin, one taste is enough to make Gabriel crave his wife—forever!

An intimate portrait of Patrick O’Brian, written by his stepson Nikolai Tolstoy. Patrick O’Brian was one of the greatest British novelists of the twentieth century, securing his place in literary history with the bestselling Aubrey–Maturin series, books that have sold millions of copies worldwide and been hailed as the best historical fiction of all time. An exquisite novelist, translator and biographer, O’Brian moved in 1949 to Collioure in the south of France, where he led a secluded life with his wife Mary and wrote all his major works. The twenty books that make up the beloved Aubrey–Maturin series earned O’Brian the epithet ‘Jane Austen at sea’ for their authentic depiction of Nelson’s navy, and the relationship between Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and ship’s surgeon Stephen Maturin. Outside his triumphant popularity in fiction, O’Brian also wrote erudite biographies of both Pablo Picasso and Joseph Banks, as well as publishing translations of Simone de Beauvoir and Henri Charrière. In A Very Private Life, Nikolai Tolstoy draws upon his close relationship with his stepfather, as well as his notebooks, letters and photographs, to capture a highly researched but intimate account of those fifty years in Collioure that were the richest of O’Brian’s writing life. With warm and honest reflection, this biography gives insight into the genius of the little-known man behind the much-loved writing. Tolstoy also tells how, through a sad irony, unjust attacks on O’Brian’s private life destroyed much of the happiness he had gained from his achievement just as his literary career attained greater acclaim.

Reunited in peril… and united in love? When a stalker haunts Cassidy Grant, she turns to Jace Cahill to keep her safe. Soon Jace realises that his best friend’s little sister is all grown up. But with danger lurking, can guard dog Cutter keep Cassidy safe… and nudge her and Jace toward the scariest proposition of all—a future together?

Wickedness by night… Multi-millionaire Brock Olsen once gave gorgeously curvy Jayda York an unforgettable, sizzling one-night stand. Now with her new business, Jayda needs his expertise by day…and mind-blowing sex at night. She starts breaking the rules as Brock seduces her into wanting all of him!

‘An ideal holiday read that ticks all the boxes. I thoroughly enjoyed it!’ Julie Houston, best selling author of A Village Affair. There was something in the air that night… Sarah has had enough of men. It’s time to rekindle her first true love – travel – so she books a sailing trip around the Greek islands with a group of strangers. The very last thing Sarah wants is to meet someone new, but then a gorgeous American man boards her yacht… And when she also encounters a handsome silver fox who promises her the world, she realises that trouble really does come in twos. Will Sarah dive into a holiday fling or stick to her plan to steer clear of men, continue her love affair with feta and find her own way after all? The perfect holiday read to escape with this summer, for fans of Annie Robertson’s My Mamma Mia Summer and Mandy Baggot’s One Last Greek Summer. Readers love Sandy Barker: ‘A summery romantic debut from a fresh voice in romantic fiction. Made me want to pack my bags for the Greek islands this instant!’ Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish Summer ‘A fun and flirty escapist read. ’ Samantha Tonge, bestselling author of Knowing You ‘Warm, witty and wonderful. ’ Emma Robinson, author of Happily Never After ‘Sun, romance and sailing – what more could you want?’ Lucy Coleman, bestselling author of Summer on the Italian Lakes ‘A thoughtful and often humorous insight into the joys and pitfalls of travelling as a single, thirty-something woman. ’ Ella Hayes, Mills and Boon author ‘A cosmopolitan treat. ’ Belinda Missen, author of An Impossible Thing Called Love ‘An absolutely brilliant holiday read, full of love and laugh-out-loud moments. ’ Katie Ginger, author of Summer Season on the Seafront ‘A deliciously romantic, sunlit sail around the Greek islands – the perfect holiday read. ’ Lynne Shelby, author of The One That I Want ‘Sandy’s voice is young, smart and engaging. The story made me smile and long for summer days. ’ Kiley Dunbar, author of One Summer’s Night.

Who can she trust When Scarlet O’Malley ends up pregnant after a night of passion, she must find the father. Except what she doesn't know is that Alec Velasquez was posing as his twin brother that night. She may be shocked, but when she arrives at his house she discovers she still yearns for his touch!