-Titulo Original : The Villa-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts exposes a proud family’s deadly secrets in this passionate tale of two Napa Valley rivals...PR executive Sophia Giambelli loves her job and has never worried about competition. For three generations, her family’s wines have been world-renowned for their quality. But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan family’s winery-and Sophia will be assuming a new role. As a savvy businesswoman, Sophia knows she must be prepared for anything...but she isn’t prepared for Tyler MacMillan. They’ve been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Ty the finer points of marketing-and Ty, in turn, shows her how to get down and dirty, to use the sun, rain, and earth to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard. As they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. At the end of the season, the course of the company’s future-and the legacy of the villa-may take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself, Sophia’s quest will be not only for dominance, but also for survival. Review “Juicy...smoothly written.”-The New York Times“A page-turner...intoxicating.”-The Fort Worth Star-Telegram“Vintage Roberts.”-People“[Roberts]...renders the Napa Valley so clearly, with so much affection, that at times you’d swear The Villa is illustrated…an intelligent, fast-paced story.”-The Minneapolis Star Tribune“Rich in emotion and rife with conflict...this sweeping saga of Northern California wine-making steeps the reader in a heady mix of sex, scandal and the excesses of the supremely wealthy.”-Publishers Weekly“Take a mesmerizing trip through the vineyards of Napa and Italy as the amazing Nora Roberts delivers yet another exciting, sensuous and fantastic tale of love, murder, revenge and family.”-RT Book Reviews About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. PrologueOn the night he was murdered, Bernardo Baptista dined simply on bread and cheese and a bottle of Chianti. The wine was a bit young, and Bernardo was not. Neither would continue to age.Like his bread and cheese, Bernardo was a simple man. He had lived in the same little house in the gentle hills north of Venice since his marriage fifty-one years before. His five children had been raised there. His wife had died there.Now at seventy-three, Bernardo lived alone, with most of his family a stones throw away, at the edges of the grand Giambelli vineyard where he had worked since his youth.He had known La Signora since her girlhood, and had been taught to remove his cap whenever she passed by. Even now if Tereza Giambelli traveled from California back to the castello and vineyard, she would stop if she saw him. And they would talk of the old days when her grandfather and his had worked the vines.Signore Baptista, she called him. Respectfully. He had great appreciation for La Signora, and had been loyal to her and hers the whole of his life.For more than sixty years he had taken part in the making of Giambelli wine. There had been many changes-some good, in Bernardos opinion, some not so good. He had seen much.Some thought, too much.The vines, lulled into dormancy by winter, would soon be pruned. Arthritis prevented him from doing much of the hard work, as he once had, but still he would go out every morning to watch his sons and grandsons carry on the tradition. A Baptista had always worked for Giambelli. And in Bernardos mind, always would.On this last night of his seventy-three years, h...

-Titulo Original : Three Fates-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes an unforgettable tale of luck and love in which the fortunes of three siblings depend on a simple twist of fate.When the RMS Lusitania sank in 1915, one survivor became a changed man, giving up his life as a petty thief. But the man still kept the small silver statue he lifted, saving it as a reminder of his past and a family heirloom for future generations. A century later, that priceless heirloom-one of a long-separated set of three-has been stolen again. Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan are determined to recover their great-great-grandfather’s treasure, reunite the Three Fates, and make their fortune. Their quest will take them from their home in Ireland to Helsinki, Prague, and New York, where they will meet a brilliant scholar who will aid them in their hunt-and an ambitious woman who will stop at nothing to acquire the Fates.... Review Praise for Three Fates“Satisfying...intriguing [and] romantic. The characters are all different and all likable. You’ll become caught up in their lives, their antics and their emotions and will miss them when they’re gone.”-The State (Columbia, SC)“Vivid characters, a strong plot.”-The Providence Journal (Providence, RI)“The potent mix of suspense and legend conjures a fast-paced and compelling plot.”-Bath Chronicle“A rapid pace...[A] fascinating read. The Sullivan siblings and their significant others are a varied group that makes for lively scenes and interactions.”-BookBrowser“A slick, snappy read.”-Publishers Weekly About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneMay 7, 1915Happily unaware hed be dead in twenty-three minutes, Henry W. Wyley imagined pinching the nicely rounded rump of the young blonde who was directly in his line of sight. It was a perfectly harmless fantasy that did nothing to distress the blonde, or Henrys wife, and put Henry himself in the best of moods.With a lap robe tucked around his pudgy knees and a plump belly well satisfied by a late and luxurious lunch, he sat in the bracing sea air with his wife, Edith-whose bum, bless her, was flat as a pancake-enjoying the blondes derriere along with a fine cup of Earl Grey.Henry, a portly man with a robust laugh and an eye for the ladies, didnt bother to stir himself to join other passengers at the rail for a glimpse of Irelands shimmering coast. Hed seen it before and assumed hed have plenty of opportunities to see it again if he cared to.Though what fascinated people about cliffs and grass eluded him. Henry was an avowed urbanite who preferred the solidity of steel and concrete. And at this particular moment, he was much more interested in the dainty chocolate cookies served with the tea than with the vista.Particularly when the blonde moved on.Though Edith fussed at him not to make a pig of himself, he gobbled up three cookies with cheerful relish. Edith, being Edith, refrained. It was a pity she denied herself that small pleasure in the last moments of her life, but she would die as shed lived, worrying about her husbands extra tonnage and brushing at the crumbs that scattered carelessly on his shirtfront.Henry, however, was a man who believed in indulgence. What, after all, was the point of being rich if you didnt treat yourself to the finer things? Hed been poor, and hed been hungry. Rich and well fed was better.Hed never been handsome, but when a man had money he was called substantial rather than fat, interesting rather than homely. Henry appreciated the absurdity of the distinction.At just before three in the afternoon on that sparkling May day, the wind blew at his odd little coal-colored toupee, whipped high, hap...

-Titulo Original : Last Summer At The Golden Hotel-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A Good Morning America Buzz PickA Can’t-Miss Beach Read For Summer 2021 from The SkimmA Best Beach Read of 2021 from BustleA Best Summer Read of 2021 from PopSugarA family reunion for the ages when two clans convene for the summer at their beloved getaway in the Catskills-perfect for fans of Dirty Dancing and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel-from the acclaimed author of The Floating Feldmans. In its heyday, The Golden Hotel was the crown jewel of the hotter-than-hot Catskills vacation scene. For more than sixty years, the Goldman and Weingold families - best friends and business partners - have presided over this glamorous resort which served as a second home for well-heeled guests and celebrities. But the Catskills are not what they used to be - and neither is the relationship between the Goldmans and the Weingolds. As the facilities and management begin to fall apart, a tempting offer to sell forces the two families together again to make a heart-wrenching decision. Can they save their beloved Golden or is it too late? Long-buried secrets emerge, new dramas and financial scandal erupt, and everyone from the traditional grandparents to the millennial grandchildren wants a say in the hotel’s future. Business and pleasure clash in this fast-paced, hilarious, nostalgia-filled story, where the hotel owners rediscover the magic of a bygone era of nonstop fun even as they grapple with what may be their last resort. Review Two families agonize over whether to sell their once-successful Catskills resort. Last Summer at the Golden Hotel promises snark, sass, and sunshine-filled fun.-BustleFriedland brings two families full circle over the fate of a storied hotel theyve owned together for three generations...Old tensions and new romances arise as they decide if the nostalgia and storied legacy of the hotel can save it, or if theyre having their last summer at the Golden...Episodes of intergenerational disconnect contrasted with unshakeable family bonds make Last Summer at the Golden Hotel a great choice for fans of Schitts Creek and feel-good family dramedies.-Shelf Awareness“You will laugh out loud at the antics of two delightfully dysfunctional families as they fight, share secrets, and fall in love in the once-prosperous Catskills hotel that they own. Once again, Friedland brilliantly wields her rapier wit - if Dorothy Parker and Joan Rivers wrote a book, this would be it!”-Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, on Last Summer at the Golden HotelIn The Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, Elyssa Friedland creates a broad cast of characters who are at once touching and hilarious. Their fears, their secrets, and their dreams come together in a moving story that balances nostalgia for the past and hope for the future. A perfect book for a family book club.--Jill Santopolo, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Light We Lost “Long known for her humor and wit, Elyssa Friedland has penned a charmer of a novel in Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, a story about two families who own a resort in the Catskills, which was a crown jewel in its heyday but is now in decline. Fans of Mrs. Maisel and Dirty Dancing will revel in the nostalgia of a bygone era and the richness of this intergenerational tale, which manages to be smart, funny, honest and poignant all at the same time.”-Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star“Chock full of charm and wit, Elyssa Friedland’s Last Summer at the Golden Hotel is the only family drama you need this year! Set in a ramshackle Catskills hotel and featuring a vibrant cast of characters, it’s a laugh out loud funny novel with a heart of gold.-Karma Brown, international bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife Prepare to laugh. Take a trip to the Catskills with Last Summer at the Golden Hotel and bask in the hilarity and chaos that make Elyssa Friedland the queen of the family drama.-Jane L. Ros...

-Titulo Original : Ice Planet Barbarians-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The international publishing phenomenon Ice Planet Barbarians, now in a special print edition!Fall in love with the out-of-this-world romance between Georgie Carruthers, a human woman, and Vektal, an alien from another planet, in this expanded edition with bonus materials and an exclusive epilogue-in print only!You’d think being abducted by aliens would be the worst thing that could happen to me. And you’d be wrong. Because now the aliens are having ship trouble, and they’ve left their cargo of human women-including me-on an ice planet.We’re not equipped for life in this desolate winter wasteland. Since I’m the unofficial leader, I head out into the snow to look for help.I find help all right. A big blue horned alien introduces himself in a rather . . . startling way. Vektal says that Im his mate, his chosen female-and that the reason his chest is purring is because of my presence. He’ll help me and my people survive, but this poses a new problem.If Vektal helps us survive, I’m not sure he’s going to want to let me go. Review “The perfect blend of sweet, sexy romance and a riveting, high-stakes survival story.”-Kirkus, starred review About the Author Ruby Dixon is an author of all things science fiction romance. She lives in the South with her husband and geriatric cats. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Georgie Up until yesterday, I, Georgie Carruthers, never believed in aliens. Oh, sure, there were all kinds of possibilities out there in the universe, but if someone would have told me that little green men were hanging around Earth in flying saucers, just waiting to abduct people? I would have told them they were crazy. But that was yesterday. Today? Todays a very different sort of story. I suppose it all started last night. It was pretty ordinary, overall. I came home after a long day of working the drive-thru teller window at the bank, nuked a Lean Cuisine, ate it while watching TV, and dozed off on the couch before stumbling to bed. Not exactly the life of the party, but hey. It was a Tuesday, and Tuesdays were all work, no play. I went to sleep, and from there, shit got weird. My dreams were messed up. Not the usual losing teeth or naked in front of the class dreams. These were far more sinister. Dreams of loss and abandonment. Dreams of pain and cold white rooms. Dreams of walking in a tunnel and seeing an oncoming train. In that dream, I tried to lift my hand to shield me from the light. Except when I went to raise my hand, I couldnt. That had woken me up from my slumber. I squinted into the tiny light someone was shining in my eyes. Someone was . . . shining something in my eyes? I blinked, trying to focus, and realized that I wasnt dreaming at all. I wasnt home, either. I was . . . somewhere new. Then the light clicked off and a bird chirped. I squinted, my eyes adjusting to the darkness, and I found myself surrounded by . . . things. Things with long black eyes and big heads and skinny pale arms. Little green men. Id screamed. Id screamed bloody murder, actually. One of the aliens tilted its head at me, and the bird chirping sound happened again, even though his mouth didnt move. Something hot and dry wrapped over my mouth, choking me, and a noxious scent filled my nostrils. Oh shit. Was I going to die? Frantically, I worked my jaw, trying to breathe even as the world got dark around me. Then, I went back to sleep, dreaming of work. I always dreamed of work when I was stressed. For hours on end, angry banking clients yelled at me as I kept trying to tear open packs of twenties that wouldnt seem to come open. Id try to count out change only to get distracted. Work dreams are the worst, usually, but this one was a relief. No trains. No aliens. Just banking. I could deal with banking. And that brings me to . . . here. Im awake. Awake and not entirely sure where I am. My eyes slide open, and I gaze around me. It smells like Im in ...

-Titulo Original : Relentless (gray Man)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The Gray Mans search for missing intelligence agents plunges him deep into a maelstrom of trouble in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. The first agent disappearance was a puzzle.The second was a mystery.The third was a conspiracy.Intelligence operatives around the world are disappearing. When a missing American agent re-appears in Venezuela, Court Gentry, the Gray Man, is dispatched to bring him in, but a team of assassins has other ideas. Court escapes with his life and a vital piece of intelligence. Meanwhile, CIA agent Zoya Zakharova is in Berlin. Her mission: to infiltrate a private intelligence firm with some alarming connections. The closer she gets to answers, the less likely she is to get out alive. Court and Zoya are just two pieces on this international chessboard, and theyre about to discover one undeniable truth-sometimes capturing a king requires sacrificing some pawns. Review Mark Greaney knows how to bring it, and he brings it big time in Relentless...[it] resembles a Hollywood action mash-up in all the right ways...Greaney blends the brawn of Brad Thor with the brains of Daniel Silva, crafting a thriller extraordinaire that readers will devour, not just read.-The Providence Journal“Vivid action scenes…this is still a must for espionage thriller fans.”-Publishers Weekly“Never has an assassin been rendered so real yet so deadly. Strikes with the impact of a bullet to the chest…not to be missed.”-James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author“Hard, fast, and unflinching-exactly what a thriller should be.”-Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Writing as smooth as stainless steel and a hero as mean as razor wire…The Gray Man glitters like a blade in an alley.”-David Stone, New York Times bestselling author“The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”-Booklist (starred review)“The action is almost nonstop, with nice twists right to the end…This is good, Clancy-esque entertainment.”-Kirkus Reviews“Mark Greaney continues his dominant run.”-The Real Book Spy“Mark Greaney is truly a master of his genre.-Manhattan Book Review About the Author In his research for the Gray Man novels Mark Greaney has traveled to more than thirty-five countries and trained alongside military and law enforcement in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close-range combative tactics. He is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect, Tom Clancy Commander in Chief, and Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance. With Tom Clancy, he coauthored Locked On, Threat Vector, and Command Authority. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Templeton 3 Annex is almost impossible to find if you dont already know about it. Nestled deep in a sterile office park in an unincorporated stretch of Prince Georges County, Maryland, just a few minutes south of Joint Base Andrews, the front door simply reads: Palmer Holdings, LLC. But there was no Palmer, there were no holdings, and the office space behind the door housed no limited liability company. Templeton 3 Annex is the bland code name for a clandestine medical facility run for personnel of CIA black operations, those deemed too covert for regular medical care, and not only was Templeton 3 physically hard to find, even deep within CIA operations, only a very few knew about it at all. No one had ever come through the door to Palmer Holdings accidentally, but if someone had they would have been turned away by the pair of men in nondescript security guard uniforms sitting behind the desk. A well-trained eye might be curious as to why men so obviously young and fit would be working the security D-list here in an out-of-the-way office park, but a visitor would get no farther into the building without passing the pair-and the Heckler &...

-Titulo Original : The Heart Principle-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected-and the man she enlists to help her-in this new New York Times bestselling romance by Helen Hoang. When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open relationship, then she does, too. Translation: Shes going to embark on a string of one-night stands. The more unacceptable the men, the better. That’s where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. Their first attempt at a one-night stand fails, as does their second, and their third, because being with Quan is more than sex-he accepts Anna on an unconditional level that she herself has just started to understand. However, when tragedy strikes Anna’s family she takes on a role that she is ill-suited for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves. Review A fiercely anticipated third release from the adored author of romances The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test... If Hoangs previous successes prove anything, The Heart Principle will be a joy.-Elle[Hoang is] a consummate wordsmith of soulful romances, with soft, honest-to-goodness love stories paired with euphoric steaminess.-NPRThere’s something about the way that Hoang writes her characters. They’re fully fleshed, vulnerable, sexual, and full of potential, and her newest novel proves no different.-Real Simple“Sensitive and sweet, The Heart Principle-a worthy follow-up to Hoang’s 2019 novel The Bride Test- explores a burgeoning romance built on undeniable chemistry.” -TIMEThe Heart Principle is riveting the whole way through, exploring a complex range of subjects in unique and interesting ways.-Associated PressThe author shows that romance can bloom in unexpected ways and reminds readers that happily-ever-after endings are different for everyone.-Shelf Awareness“One of her most raw and autobiographical works, as she notes, and it touches on themes of grief and loss as much as the need for unconditional love and romance.”-Book & Film Globe About the Author Helen Hoang is that shy person who never talks. Until she does. And then the worst things fly out of her mouth. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in line with what was previously known as Asperger’s syndrome. She currently lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two kids, and a pet fish. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Anna This is the last time Im starting over. Thats what I tell myself, anyway. I mean it every time. But then, every time, something happens-I make a mistake, I know I can do better, or I hear, in my head, what people will say. So I stop and go back to the beginning, to get it right this time. And its really the last time this time. Except it isnt. Ive spent the past six months doing this, going over the same measures again and again like a rhinoceros pacing figure eights at the zoo. These notes dont even make sense to me anymore. But I keep trying. Until my fingers hurt and my back aches and my wrist throbs with every pull of the bow on the strings. I ignore it all and give the music everything I have. Only when the timer goes off do I lower my violin from my chin. My head is spinning, and Im parched with thirst. I must have turned my lunch alarm off and forgotten to actually eat. That happens a lot more often than I care to admit. If it werent for the zillions of alarms on my phone, I might have accidentally ended myself by now. Its out of consideration for life that...

-Titulo Original : Tom Clancy Shadow Of The Dragon (a Jack Ryan Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A missing Chinese scientist, unexplained noises emanating from under the Arctic ice, and a possible mole in American intelligence are just some of the problems that plague President Jack Ryan in the latest entry in Tom Clancys #1 New York Times bestselling series.Aboard an icebreaker in the Arctic Ocean a sonar operator hears an unusual noise coming from the ocean floor. She cant isolate it and chalks the event up to an anomaly in a newly installed system. Meanwhile, operatives with the Chinese Ministry of State Security are dealing with their own mystery--the disappearance of brilliant but eccentric scientist, Liu Wangshu. Theyre desperate to keep his crucial knowledge of aerospace and naval technology out of their rivals hands. Finding Liu is too great an opportunity for any intelligence service to pass up, but theres one more problem. A high-level Chinese mole, codenamed Surveyor, has managed to infiltrate American Intelligence. President Jack Ryan has only one choice: send John Clark and his Campus team deep into China to find an old graduate student of the professors who may hold the key to his whereabouts. Its a dangerous gamble, but with John Clark holding the cards, Jack Ryan is all in. About the Author A little more than thirty years ago, Tom Clancy was a Maryland insurance broker with a passion for naval history. Years before, he had been an English major at Baltimores Loyola College and had always dreamed of writing a novel. His first effort, The Hunt for Red October, sold briskly as a result of rave reviews, then catapulted onto the New York Times bestseller list after President Reagan pronounced it the perfect yarn. From that day forward, Clancy established himself as an undisputed master at blending exceptional realism and authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. He passed away in October 2013.A native of Texas, Marc Cameron spent twenty-nine years in law enforcement. He served as a uniformed police officer, mounted (horse patrol) officer, SWAT officer, and a U.S. Marshal. Cameron is conversant in Japanese, and travels extensively, researching his New York Times bestselling Jericho Quinn novels. Camerons books have been nominated for both the Barry Award and the Thriller Award. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Dr. Patti Moon sat bolt upright in her plastic deck chair, startled at the sudden noise coming across her headset. The biting wind blowing off the Chukchi Sea didnt realize it was spring and pinked her round cheeks and smallish nose. Apart from her hands, which she needed to work the Toughbook portable computer, her face was the only part of her not bundled in layers of wool or fleece. Dr. Moon leaned toward the folding table, situated on the afterdeck of the research vessel Sikuliaq, straining to hear the noise again. Sikuliaq was Inupiaq for young ice-appropriate for a science vessel capable of traveling through more than two feet of the stuff. They were in open water now, taking advantage of a large lead, more than a mile wide, to set some research buoys before the wind blew the ice pack back in. Moon touched a finger to her headset as if that would help her make more sense of the sudden burst of sound. A former sonar technician on a Navy destroyer, shed listened to a lot of noises from the deep, but nothing like this. She sat up again, shook away a chill, telling herself it was just the wind. The scientist slouching beside her turned to look at her with sleepy eyes that dripped barely veiled contempt. She didnt take offense. He looked at everyone and everything on the boat that way. Steven Snopes Thorson had spent his entire adult life in the world of academia. He knew he was smart-and he liked to make sure everyone around him knew it, too, fact-checking everything anyone said-especially his colleague and fellow Ph.D., Patti Moon. Her academic bona fides were stellar-but shed also had the experien...

-Titulo Original : Portrait Of A Scotsman (a League Of Extraordinary Women)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The Instant USA Today Bestseller!A BuzzFeed Best Romance of 2021!One of Marie Claire’s most anticipated romances of 2021!One of Cosmopolitans most anticipated fall books of 2021!Going toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be ones unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do? London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life:1. Acclaim as an artist. 2. A noble cause.3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentleman.Why then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone, whose murky past and ruthless business practices strike fear in the hearts of Britains peerage? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now shes stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions....When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie might be the key to finally setting long-harbored political plans in motion. Driven by an old desire for revenge, he has no room for his new wifes apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her.But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything--as long as she is prepared to lose her heart. Review Praise for Portrait of a Scotsman“Portrait of a Scotsman, like all of Evie Dunmore’s excellent books, sits squarely at the unique intersection of history, romance, and women’s rights... a spot where I could happily stay forever.”-Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofThe Book of Two Ways“Remarkably sexy and surprisingly complex...A novel that crackles with tension and pulls on every heartstring: perfection.”-Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author ofPeople We Meet on VacationAnyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar.-Cosmopolitan “ Portrait of a Scotsman is a captivating mix of history, romance, and politics that transports readers back in time. Evie Dunmore’s gorgeous prose, electric chemistry, witty dialogue, poignant plot, and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel. A stunning read!”-Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in CubaDunmore is in a league of her own with these romances! Vivid, magical and with a steam factor thatll make you get up and open a window in your house. An absolute triumph and a joy to read.-Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves series“Intelligent and achingly poignant. Dunmore is a genre-defying storyteller.”-Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling authorDelectably sexy and profoundly romantic at its core. It’s sure to delight fans of the series as well as new readers, thanks to Dunmore’s trademark mix of historical fiction, British feminist history, and steamy Victorian romance.-Library Journal, starred review“Portrait of a Scotsman crackles with passion, both in the bedroom and when it comes to righting social ills. This is why Evie Dunmore is my favorite historical romance author!”-Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of And They Called it CamelotFans of Outlander and Poldark, listen up! Dunmore’s Scotsman has it all: a talented heroine who’s true to herself, a hero who respects her, and whip-smart social commentary that illuminates a lesser known chapter of English history-all wrapped up in the sexiest possible package.-Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves About the Author Evie Dunmore wrote her USA Today bestselling series inspired by the magical scenery of Oxford and her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian. In her civilian life, she is a consultant with a M.Sc. in diplomacy from Ox...

-Titulo Original : Shadow Storm (a Shadow Riders Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A long-simmering feud between two families comes to a head in this gripping novel in Christine Feehans New York Times bestselling Shadow Riders series. As the youngest member of the Ferraro family, Emmanuelle has watched each of her brothers find happiness in love while her own heart was shattered by a lover’s betrayal. For two years she’s stayed as far away from Valentino Saldi as possible-until she learns that he’s been shot during a hostile takeover of his family’s territory. Emme’s first instinct is to call her brother Stefano for help, and soon the entire Ferraro clan arrives to bring Val back from the brink of death and protect the Saldis from further attack. With one choice Emme has re-exposed herself to Val’s intoxicating pull and dragged her family into the Saldis’ private war. A deadly storm is brewing, and only time will tell who survives… About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Petrovs Pizzeria was owned and operated by Benito Petrov, a great bear of a man, and his son, Tito. Those who frequented the pizzeria and stood in line, sometimes for an hour just to get in, considered it the best pizza in Chicago-and that was saying a lot. It didnt seem to matter what night of the week it was, getting a table was always difficult, and on weekends, it was nearly impossible. Takeout was a brisk business, and that was always a wait as well. The pizzeria was right in the heart of Ferraro territory, a large section of businesses and homes that were owned, rented, or leased and protected by the Ferraro family. There were whispers and rumors about the family and had been for years. It was said one could go to them with a problem and that problem would mysteriously go away. Stefano Ferraro was head of the family, and he ruled with an iron fist. They owned banks and hotels, race cars and nightclubs, and they ran all sorts of other businesses, but they could be counted on to take care of the small problems in their territory. They knew the business owners by name and often were seen patronizing the local deli or pizzeria. Benito kept a booth just for their family and a smaller table set aside for their bodyguards. It was always empty for them, even at his busiest times. Theyd never asked him to do so, but then theyd helped him out of more than one problem, and he liked their business. They always insisted on paying, and they tipped his waitresses and waiters more than fairly. It was a win-win situation. Tonight, only the youngest Ferraro had slipped into the pizzeria through the side door, her bodyguards and Elie Archambault with her. Everyone hoped there would be an announcement very soon of an engagement between Emmanuelle and Elie. Emme was a favorite of everyone in the Ferraro territory and shed seemed far too sad lately. Elie seemed to make her laugh, and they wanted Emme happy. Emmanuelle Ferraro laughed as she dipped a salty breadstick into oil and took a bite. The booth in the shadows managed to hide her from most of the other patrons in the restaurant, which was why this particular table was always held in reserve for the Ferraro family. She was extremely grateful they had a place to go just to be ÒnormalÓ when she never felt as if she could truly relax anywhere else. Eating pizza at PetrovOs with Elie Archambault was the most relaxed she could ever get, and she was extremely happy that she could have this little time to pretend her life was ordinary. I cant believe the first thing you put on the plus side of this list was having babies. Elie glared at her. Her laughter spilled out again at the feigned horror on his face. He was handsome. Shockingly so. All masculine a...

-Titulo Original : Annihilation Road (torpedo Ink)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: All paths lead to destruction in the new Torpedo Ink novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.Savin “Savage” Pajari is convinced he’s not worth a damn thing. He’s not like his brothers. He’s a sadistic monster, a killer-a man no woman could truly love. So it completely throws him when a stranger risks her life for his, pushing him out of the way and taking the hit that would have sent him six feet under. If he had any kind of sense, he’d leave her alone, but Savage can’t get the woman with a smart mouth and no sense of self-preservation out of his head. With one kiss, he’s lost.Seychelle Dubois has spent her entire life not feeling much of anything, until Savage comes along and sets her whole body on fire. Kissing him was a mistake. Letting him get close would be a catastrophe. He’s the most beautiful-and damaged-man she’s ever met. He has a way of getting under her skin, and what he’s offering is too tempting to resist.Seychelle knows so little about Savage or the dangerous world of Torpedo Ink, but his darkness draws her like a moth to a flame. Loving him could mean losing herself completely to his needs-needs she doesn’t understand but is eager to learn. But what Savage teaches her could destroy her. About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. She also writes standalone thrillers set in the California backcountry...

-Titulo Original : The Heart Principle-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected-and the man she enlists to help her-in this new New York Times bestselling romance by Helen Hoang. When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open relationship, then she does, too. Translation: Shes going to embark on a string of one-night stands. The more unacceptable the men, the better. That’s where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. Their first attempt at a one-night stand fails, as does their second, and their third, because being with Quan is more than sex-he accepts Anna on an unconditional level that she herself has just started to understand. However, when tragedy strikes Anna’s family she takes on a role that she is ill-suited for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves. Review A fiercely anticipated third release from the adored author of romances The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test... If Hoangs previous successes prove anything, The Heart Principle will be a joy.-Elle[Hoang is] a consummate wordsmith of soulful romances, with soft, honest-to-goodness love stories paired with euphoric steaminess.-NPRThere’s something about the way that Hoang writes her characters. They’re fully fleshed, vulnerable, sexual, and full of potential, and her newest novel proves no different.-Real Simple“Sensitive and sweet, The Heart Principle-a worthy follow-up to Hoang’s 2019 novel The Bride Test- explores a burgeoning romance built on undeniable chemistry.” -TIMEThe Heart Principle is riveting the whole way through, exploring a complex range of subjects in unique and interesting ways.-Associated PressThe author shows that romance can bloom in unexpected ways and reminds readers that happily-ever-after endings are different for everyone.-Shelf Awareness“One of her most raw and autobiographical works, as she notes, and it touches on themes of grief and loss as much as the need for unconditional love and romance.”-Book & Film Globe About the Author Helen Hoang is that shy person who never talks. Until she does. And then the worst things fly out of her mouth. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in line with what was previously known as Asperger’s syndrome. She currently lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two kids, and a pet fish. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Anna This is the last time Im starting over. Thats what I tell myself, anyway. I mean it every time. But then, every time, something happens-I make a mistake, I know I can do better, or I hear, in my head, what people will say. So I stop and go back to the beginning, to get it right this time. And its really the last time this time. Except it isnt. Ive spent the past six months doing this, going over the same measures again and again like a rhinoceros pacing figure eights at the zoo. These notes dont even make sense to me anymore. But I keep trying. Until my fingers hurt and my back aches and my wrist throbs with every pull of the bow on the strings. I ignore it all and give the music everything I have. Only when the timer goes off do I lower my violin from my chin. My head is spinning, and Im parched with thirst. I must have turned my lunch alarm off and forgotten to actually eat. That happens a lot more often than I care to admit. If it werent for the zillions of alarms on my phone, I might have accidentally ended myself by now. Its out of consideration for life that...

-Titulo Original : Murder At Sunrise Lake-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan reaches new heights of passion and suspense in this thrilling novel that takes readers deep into the California backcountry, where a woman is tormented by visions of a killer. It starts in her dreams. Hideous flashes from a nightmare only she can stop. Images of a murderer stalking the ones she cares about most… Stella Harrison thought she got away from the traumas of her past. Running the Sunrise Lake resort high in the Sierra Nevada mountains has brought her peace, even though she doesn’t truly share her quiet life with anyone. Not even Sam, the hired handyman that notices everything and always seems to know exactly what she needs. Stella doesn’t know anything about Sam’s past, but somehow over the last two years his slow, steady presence has slipped past her defenses. Still, she knows she can’t tell him about her recent premonitions. So far there’s been no murder. No body. No way to prove what’s about to happen without destroying the life she’s built for herself. But a killer is out there. And Stella knows that this time she’ll do whatever it takes to stop him. Review Bestseller Feehan (Lightning Game) expertly reels in readers for a rip-roaring thrill ride in this spectacular standalone...Feehan ramps up the tension early and keeps it climbing until the very end, masterfully throwing out red herrings that will keep readers guessing. The riveting plot strikes a fine balance between romance and danger. Add in irresistible characters, and readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.-Publishers Weekly, starred review About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter OneMommy, Daddys doing the bad thing again.The childs voice very clearly said the words shed said to her mother when she was four years old. When she was five. When she was seven.Stella Harrison knew she was dreaming, but she still couldnt fight her way to the surface. This was the fifth night in a row shed had the dream, and the camera had widened the lens just a little more, as it had every night, so she saw additional pieces of the hideous nightmare she couldnt stop. The man fishing. He wore denim bibbed overalls tucked into high olive-colored waders. A blue cap was pulled low over his eyes so she couldnt see his face. There were boulders among the heavy reeds and plants that grew thick along the shore, creeping out into the lake. Hed made his way through the boulders to get out from under the shade of several trees.She tried to warn him. Yelling. Calling out. Dont cast. Dont do it. Every night she saw his line go into the same spot. That little darker area that rippled in rings like a little round pool, so inviting. The fisherman always did the same exact thing, like a programmed robot. Stepping forward, casting, the lure hitting perfectly, sinking into the middle of that inky spot, dropping beneath the water into the depths below.The camera switched then and she could see beneath the water. It should have been tranquil. Peaceful. Fish swimming. Not the man in the wet suit, waiting for that hook, waiting to tug and enter into some kind of terrible game with the fisherman above the surface. The fight for the fish became a real life-and-death battle, with the fisherman lured farther and farther from the safety of the shore and into the reeds and rocks-closer to the threat that lurked beneath the water.The mythical fish appeared to be fighting. He seemed big, and well worth the exhausting battle. The fisherman paid less and less attention to his surroundings as he reeled the fish nearer to him and realized he was close to winning his prize.Without warning...

-Titulo Original : Dark Song (carpathian Novel, A)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Two Carpathians find hope in the bond that ties their souls in this passionate novel in Christine Feehan’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone. Even though she has been rescued and is now safe within the Carpathian compound, she has lived in fear for so long she has no idea how to survive without it. She wants to answer the siren call of her lifemate-but the very thought terrifies her.Before he found Elisabeta, Ferro Arany was an ancient warrior without emotion. Now that his senses have come alive, he knows it will take more than kind words and soft touches to convince the fractured woman that they are partners, not master and prisoner. For now, he will give her his strength until she finds hers, allowing the steady rhythm of his heart to soothe Elisabetas fragile soul.But even as she learns to stand on her own, the vampire who kept her captive is desperate to claim her again, threatening the song Elisabeta and Ferro are writing together. Review “Dark Song is Christine Feehans Carpathian world at its best!”--Fresh FictionThis latest installment (following Dark Illusion) in an ongoing, beloved paranormal series features all the trademarks of classic Feehan; suspense, passion, and exceptional worldbuilding. A must-read for the author’s many fans.”--Library JournalNew readers, I dare you not to dive right into Feehan’s backlist after finishing this one.--BookPage About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Through the howling of the wind, a whisper can be heard; A soft serenade, pie sarnanak, feel my words. Sound woke her. Elisabeta Trigovise didnt want to be awake. She wanted to sleep forever, but those weeping notes refused to allow her to succumb to her need to hide from the world. Like the drops of rain drumming softly into the earth, feeding the soil, those notes slipped into her mind with a song of rising. More and more that gentle melody awakened her on each rising, became more insistent that she comply more fully. That she more than just wake to feed and go straight back to slumber. Whereas before, the song was in her mind, now it sank into her body, her blood and bones, her heart and soul, calling to her persistently, and she knew it was the call of her lifemate-one she couldnt ignore. She didnt dare ignore. It didnt matter how terrified she was of him. She had to answer. There was safety beneath the ground. Solace. No one could get to her. She was alone and no demands could be put on her, but she had known all along it wasnt going to last. Every rising, each time the sun set, the danger began. She tried to sleep, but they came to feed her. At first many had come. Different ones. That had been frightening, but the blood had revived her, made her stronger, and no one had asked anything of her. She was allowed to go back to sleep in the healing soil to repair her body and fractured mind. Now, only he gave her blood. Elisabeta tried not to waken, but it was too late, the song had played through her mind, those beautiful weeping notes of rain. The sun had set, and the moment it did, her body had tuned to it. She was Carpathian, that ancient race paralyzed during daylight hours and needing blood to sustain their lives. There were few of them left in the world, and the fight to keep from dying out was made worse by the vampires trying to kill them. A little shudder went through her body. Elisabeta had been tricked by a friend when shed been young and na*ve, and shed been kidnapped, taken from her home and family and hidden away by one such vampire for centuri...

-Titulo Original : Sucker Punch (anita Blake, Vampire Hunter)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A brutal murder, a suspect in jail, and an execution planned-but what if the wrong person is about to be killed? When a fellow U.S. Marshal asks Anita Blake to fly to a tiny community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on an emergency consult, she knows time is running short. When she arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way.But something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene. Despite escalating pressure from local cops and the family’s cries for justice for their dead patriarch, Anita quickly realizes that the evidence doesn’t quite add up.Time is against Anita, as the tight-knit community is up in arms and its fear of supernaturals is growing. She races to uncover the truth and determine whether the Marshals have caught the killer or are about to execute an innocent man-all in the name of justice. About the Author Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry series. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 The tiny plane landed in the dark on a runway that felt way too short. When the plane finally skidded to a stop, I couldnt make my right hand let go of the armrest. Literally Id held on so tight that my hand had locked up, as if holding on tight would have done a damn bit of good if the plane had wrecked. The pilot turned his head to look at me and give me a thumbs-up. I just stared at him, my heart in my throat. I was phobic of flying, and this bumpy trip in a four-seater Cessna hadnt done a damn thing to quiet my fears. He took off his headset and said, Oh, come on, it wasnt that bad, was it? He smiled when he said it. I glared at him until his smile faltered. I was projecting badass while the only mantra in my head was I will not throw up. I will not throw up. Only knowing that a mans life hung in the balance had gotten me to climb into the progressively smaller planes until this final one. Well, welcome to Hanuman, Michigan, Marshal Blake, the pilot said at last, and opened the door. As I pried my hand free of its death grip, I wondered again why I was doing this. Because its your job, I thought. I kept telling myself that as I gathered my bags and fitted the big one through the door ahead of me. The pilot said, That bags big enough to hold a body. Only if it was my size or smaller, though I guess I could cut it up and make almost anyone fit, I said as I got the rest of me and the smaller bag through the door and down onto the tarmac. Very funny, the pilot said. I gave him the flat look until he said, Whats really in the bag? Weapons, a man said as he walked toward us in the last light of the setting sun. Id had just a moment to see the forest, and then it was dark as if someone had turned the lights off. You know youre in the boondocks when its that dark even before you step into the trees; in their shade, it would be cave dark. I smiled at Marshal Winston Newman. He was as tall as the first time Id met him, as in over six feet, but had more meat on his bones as if he was either gaining weight or gaining muscle. Id have to see him in better light to be sure whether he was hitting the gym or hitting the donuts. His hair was still short underneath his white cowboy hat, but the hat wasnt brand-new anymore. The brim had been worked with his hands so that it made an almost sharp point over his face. It fit him now. When Id first met him, the hat had struck me as a present from someone who hadnt really known him or wanted him to be more cowboy than hed seemed. He offered to take a bag so I could shake his hand, and I let him take it. Id have done the same for him...

-Titulo Original : Someone To Cherish (the Westcott Series)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Is love worth the loss of ones freedom and independence? This is what Mrs. Tavernor must decide in the new novel in the Westcott series from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh.When Harry Westcott lost the title Earl of Riverdale after the discovery of his fathers bigamy, he shipped off to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, where he was near-fatally wounded. After a harrowing recovery, the once cheery, light-hearted boy has become a reclusive, somber man. Though Harry insists he enjoys the solitude, he does wonder sometimes if he is lonely.Lydia Tavernor, recently widowed, dreams of taking a lover. Her marriage to Reverend Isaiah Tavernor was one of service and obedience, and she has secretly enjoyed her freedom since his death. She doesnt want to shackle herself to another man in marriage, but sometimes, she wonders if she is lonely. Both are unwilling to face the truth until they find themselves alone together one night, and Lydia surprises even herself with a simple question: Are you ever lonely? Harrys answer leads them down a path neither could ever have imagined... Review Praise for the novels of Mary Balogh “One of the best!”--Julia Quinn Balogh is today’s superstar heir to the marvelous legacy of Georgette Heyer, (except a lot steamier!)”-Susan Elizabeth Phillips With her brilliant, beautiful and emotionally intense writing Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance.--Jayne Ann Krentz When it comes to historical romance, Mary Balogh is one of my favorites!--Eloisa James “A superb author whose narrative voice comments on the characters and events of her novel in an ironic tone reminiscent of Jane Austen.”-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Mary Balogh just keeps getting better and better…interesting characters and great stories to tell...well worth your time.”-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “I loved this book. I read it in one sitting and it made me smile a lot and cry a little.”-Smart Bitches, Trashy Books About the Author Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than forty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, the seven-part Survivors Club series, and the Westcott series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneWhen he was twenty years old, Harry Westcott succeeded to the title Earl of Riverdale upon the sudden death of his father. With the title he inherited several properties, including Brambledean Court in Wiltshire, and a vast fortune his father had accumulated through a combination of prudent and reckless investments. Harry became head of the Westcott family, though he also acquired a guardian to manage his affairs until he reached his twenty-first birthday-Avery Archer, Duke of Netherby.None of these new acquisitions remained his for long, however. A private investigation launched by his mother to find and pay off the bastard daughter her husband had supported all their married life, supposedly without her knowledge, resulted in what she and Harry and her two daughters came to think of ever after as the Great Disaster-they always spoke of it as though those two words would be capitalized if written down. For Anna Snow, the secret daughter, then twenty-five years old and teaching at the orphanage in Bath where she had grown up, knowing nothing of her true identity, was not, as it turned out, illegitimate. The late Earl of Riverdale had been married to her mother before he wed Harrys, the present countess-and he had still been married to his first wife when he wed the second. The abandoned first wife had died of consumption shortly afterward, but the damage had been done for all time.The late earls marriage to his supposed countess of twenty-three years had been bigamous, and the offspring of that marriage had no legal legitimacy. Harry was stripped of title, properties, and fortune, his he...

-Titulo Original : A Terrible Fall Of Angels (a Zaniel Havelock Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Angels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained Angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he’s a cop who is still working on the side of angels. But where there are angels, there are also demons. There’s no question that there’s evil at work when he’s called in to examine the murder scene of a college student-but is it just the evil that one human being can do to another, or is it something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop a killer before he finds his next victim, as Zaniel is forced to confront his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind. The first in a new series from the author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series. Review “Wow! A Terrible Fall of Angels has it all-a terrific new character, devious twists, plenty of action, and one hell of an ending. Brava!”-Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Ink and RageZaniel Havelock is a great character, part tough guy detective, part speaker to angels, in a setting where the powerful beings from every religion arent just real, but actively messing with peoples lives. Its a great ride. In a world where angels and demons walk openly among mankind, it takes a special kind of cop to solve paranormal crimes. Havoc is the man.-Larry Correia, New York Times bestselling author of Destroyer of Worlds“A Terrible Fall of Angels will intrigue new fans, long term fans, and returning fans of Laurell K. Hamilton.”-Under the Covers Book Blog[Laurell K. Hamilton] continues to bring great characters, entertaining and unique story lines, action, and suspense together in her novels.-Mystery and SuspenseNice-paced read with interesting characters and events.-I Smell Sheep About the Author Laurell K. Hamilton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry, Fey Detective series. A Terrible Fall of Angels, the first book in an exciting new series, features Detective Zaniel Havelock in a world where Angels and Demons walk among us. With more than forty novels published, Laurell continues to create groundbreaking fiction inspired by her lifelong love of monster movies, ghost stories, mythology, folklore, and things that go bump in the night. Her love of the macabre, books in general, animals and nature led her to degrees in English and Biology. She is a non-practicing biologist, but uses her science background to add an extra level realism to her fiction. She currently lives in St. Louis with her family, two spoiled Japanese chins, a house panther, and a house lion. In her free time, Laurell trains in Filipino martial arts with a specialization in blade work, and travels to scuba dive and bird watch as often as she can. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter OneThere were angel feathers in the dead womans bed. They looked like huge white swan feathers, impossibly large, but then they were supposed to propel something the size of a tall man skyward. I didnt have to see the angel to know that hed be tall; they were all tall, some close to eight feet, but average was between six feet and seven feet. I was six feet, three inches, a big guy by most standards, but angels always made me feel small, even when they were close to my own height. It wasnt about physical inches when you were in the presence of angels.I stared down at the feathers scattered across the tangled bedclothes like soft ivory, lacy cream curling with their edges moving as the window air conditioner blew directly across f...

-Titulo Original : Tending Roses-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends and Before We Were Yours comes a heartfelt novel about the bonds of family and the power of second chances.When Kate Bowman temporarily moves to her grandmother’s Missouri farm with her husband and baby son, she learns that the lessons that most enrich our lives often come unexpectedly. The family has given Kate the job of convincing Grandma Rose, who’s become increasingly stubborn and forgetful, to move off her beloved land and into a nursing home. But Kate knows such a change would break her grandmother’s heart. Just when Kate despairs of finding answers, she discovers her grandma’s journal. A beautiful handmade notebook, it is full of stories that celebrate the importance of family, friendship, and faith. Stories that make Kate see her life-and her grandmother-in a completely new way.... Review Praise for Tending Roses“Richly emotional and spiritual, Tending Roses affected me from the first page. A story at once gentle and powerful about the very old and the very young, about the young woman who loves them all. In Kate, Lisa Wingate has created a wonderful character.”-New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice“Stop what you are doing and experience Tending Roses...A rich story of family and faith.”-New York Times bestselling author Lynne Hinton“Wingate’s touching story of love and faith proves the old adage that we should take time to smell the roses and try to put our modern problems in perspective.”-Booklist“You can’t put it down without...taking a good look at your own life and how misplaced priorities might have led to missed opportunities. Tending Roses is an excellent read for any season, a celebration of the power of love.”-El Paso Times “This novel’s strength is its believable characters...Many readers will see themselves in Kate, who is so wrapped up in her own problems that she fails to see the worries of others.”-American Profiles Weekly Magazine “Get your tissues or handkerchief ready. You’re going to need them when you read Lisa Wingate’s book, Tending Roses. Your emotions will run the gamut from laughing loudly to shedding tears as you read the story.”-McAlester News-Capital & Democrat About the Author Lisa Wingate is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty novels. She is known for combining elements of Southern storytelling, mystery, and history to create novels hailed by Publishers Weekly as “masterful.” Her novel Before We Were Yours remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for over five months and has been translated into thirty-five languages. While her work has received many awards, she most treasures the National Civics Award, presented by the kindness watchdog organization Americans for More Civility, to recognize public figures who work to promote greater kindness and civility in American life. She believes that stories can change the world. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1Indian wisdom says our lives are rivers. We are born somewhere small and quiet and we move toward a place we can not see, but only imagine. Along our journey, people and events flow into us, and we are created of everywhere and everyone we have passed. Each event, each person, changes us in some way. Even in times of drought we are still moving and growing, but it is during seasons of rain that we expand the most-when water flows from all directions, sweeping at terrifying speed, chasing against rocks, spilling over boundaries. These are painful times, but they enable us to carry burdens we could never have thought possible.This I learned from my grandmother, when my life was rushing with torrential speed and hers was slowly ebbing into the sea. I think it was Gods plan that we came together at this time. To carry each others burden. To remind ourselves of what we had been and would someday become.Floods are painful, but they are necessar...

-Titulo Original : Well Matched-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A pretend relationship gives two friends more than they bargained for in a Renaissance Faire rom com filled with flower crowns, kilts, corsets, and sword fights.Single mother April Parker has lived in Willow Creek for twelve years with a wall around her heart. On the verge of being an empty nester, she’s decided to move on from her quaint little town, and asks her friend Mitch for his help with some home improvement projects to get her house ready to sell. Mitch Malone is known for being the life of every party, but mostly for the attire he wears to the local Renaissance Faire-a kilt (and not much else) that shows off his muscled form to perfection. While he agrees to help April, he needs a favor too: shell pretend to be his girlfriend at an upcoming family dinner, so that he can avoid the lectures about settling down and having a more “serious” career than high school coach and gym teacher. April reluctantly agrees, but when dinner turns into a weekend trip, it becomes hard to tell whats real and whats been just for show. But when the weekend ends, so must their fake relationship. As summer begins, Faire returns to Willow Creek, and April volunteers for the first time. When Mitchs family shows up unexpectedly, April pretends to be Mitchs girlfriend again...and it doesnt feel so fake anymore. Despite their obvious connection, April insists they’ve just been putting on an act. But when there’s the chance for something real, she has to decide whether to change her plans-and open her heart-for the kilt-wearing hunk who might just be the love of her life. Review A great comfort read. Warm, sweet, and hopeful, Well Matched is about daring to come out of your shell and building the life you always wanted.--Helen Hoang, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Heart Principle“This series is one of my ultimate comfort reads. I knew I’d adore April and Mitch together, but I didn’t realize how deeply obsessed with them I’d be. Well Matched is for anyone whose life hasn’t gone according to plan, and about all the joys that come with veering off course. Warm and witty, sweet and sexy-this tender hug of a book is Jen DeLuca at her best.”--Rachel Lynn Solomon, national bestselling author of The Ex Talk“Jen Deluca writes with exceptional warmth. Well Matched is cozy, sweet, and brimming with charm. It’s such a joy to go back to the faire with Mitch and April!”--Rosie Danan, national bestselling author of The Intimacy ExperimentWell Matched is completely charming and delightfully touching. DeLuca delivers a love story that leaves you feeling as warm and fuzzy as you are hot and bothered. Aprils vulnerability and humor are endearing and Mitch is book boyfriend goals in a kilt--I couldnt put it down.--Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at FlirtingWith well-drawn characters and laugh-out-loud scenes, Well Matched is a perfect opposites-attract romance.--Shelf AwarenessThis sexy, witty, fast-paced romantic comedy has surprising emotional depth.--Library JournalDeLucas enchanting tale of unsought love developing over home improvement tasks and making family members happy, cheerfully set against the charming backdrop of a Renaissance fair, is a joy to read.--BooklistAdditional Praise for Jen DeLucaStacey finds her greatest joy at the Faire, looking forward to its return each year. In DeLuca’s hands, we’d have to agree - there’s endless tales and excitement to be found in this world, still one of the freshest, most engaging concepts in romance a year after she introduced us to it. A hearty huzzah for Well Played.--Entertainment Weekly, on Well PlayedWhat a delight! This is enemies to lovers at its absolute finest, folks. DeLuca proves to be a master of creating characters you believe in and a storyline to keep you totally engrossed. Well Met is a hilarious, swoony, and captivating romance--hands down our new favorite feel-good novel of the year.--New York Times bestselling author Christina La...

-Titulo Original : Isnt It Bromantic? (bromance Book Club)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: One of Buzzfeeds Best Romances of 2021A Popsugar Best Book and Best Romance of July 2021One of Bustles Best New Books of July 2021With his passion for romance novels, it was only a matter of time before Vlad wrote one.Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously disappeared, she escaped danger the only way she knew how: She married her childhood friend, Vladimir, and moved to the United States, where he is a professional hockey player in Nashville.Vlad, aka the Russian, thought he could be content with his marriage of convenience. But it’s become too difficult to continue in a one-sided relationship. He joined the Bromance Book Club to learn how to make his wife love him, but all he’s learned is that he deserves more. He’s ready to create his own sweeping romance-both on and off the page.The bros are unwilling to let Vlad forgo true love-and this time they’re not operating solo. They join forces with Vlad’s neighbors, a group of meddling widows who call themselves the Loners. But just when things finally look promising, Elena’s past life intrudes and their happily ever after is cast into doubt. Review One of Buzzfeeds Best Books of JulyReaders are sure to fall in love with sensitive Vlad and root for him and Elena. This is an utter delight.-Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Isnt It Bromantic?The resulting love story is heart-wrenching but with lots of humor. It has plenty to offer for returning fans of the series and new readers alike.-Library Journal on Isnt It Bromantic?The Bromance Book Club is a gloriously tongue-in-cheek celebration of all the things that make romance so entertaining. -Entertainment Weekly Adams’s words help you believe that the right people find the right people.-ShondalandBlending comedy, romance and social commentary, Undercover Bromance is an adorable, ambitious success for a rising star in the genre.-Book Page (starred review)“Adams’s latest combines humorous elements that balance the heavier themes of workplace harassment, resulting in a fast-paced romance that offers both laughs and greater social relevance.”-Library Journal on Undercover Bromance“Adams weaves in humor, complex emotions, and excerpts from the motivational story itself to create a satisfying courtship. A strong supporting cast, including Gavin’s book clubmates and his tiny, adorable twin daughters, helps flesh out the Legends community.”-Publishers Weekly on The Bromance Book Club“A fun, sexy, and heartfelt love story thats equal parts romance and bromance.”-Kirkus Reviews“Readers will look forward to more books in the Bromance Book Club series after this promising start.”-Booklist on The Bromance Book Club About the Author After a nearly twenty-year career as a journalist, Lyssa Kay Adamss dreams of writing and publishing her own HEAs came true in 2015 with the release of her first novel. Today, she writes full-time from her home in Michigan with a pesky, fluffy K9 assistant named Domino who spends most of his day snoring on her desk (that is, when hes not burying things around the house). Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER ONE Six months later In another era, the neglected building on the south bank of the Cumberland River might have been quaint and inviting. Happy, even. But no more. Empty, broken flower boxes hung beneath windows that had been painted black and boarded up from the inside. The thin scraps of what had once been red-and-white awnings flapped in the humid June breeze, clinging to the buildings past like ghosts who whispered of the dangers that awaited. Only fools would willingly fail to heed their warning, but Vlad had already proven himself a fool. And even as his mind berated his body for its weakness, his skin prickled in anticipation of the sweet relief he knew he would find once he knocked on the door. The man sitting next to hi...

-Titulo Original : For Your Own Good-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Witty and macabre.”-Caroline KepnesSlick and chilling.-Megan Miranda“I read all of her [books]. Ive read everything.”-Cecily Strong from SNL for Vanity Fair“A perfect summer book.”-NPRUSA Todaybestselling author Samantha Downing is back with her latest sneaky thriller set at a prestigious private school-complete with interfering parents, overeager students, and one teacher who just wants to teach them all a lesson… Teddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Belmont Academy, home to the best and brightest. He says his wife couldn’t be more proud-though no one has seen her in a while. Teddy really can’t be bothered with a few mysterious deaths on campus that’re looking more and more like murder or with the student digging a little too deep into Teddy’s personal life. His main focus is pushing these kids to their full academic potential. All he wants is for his colleagues-and the endlessly meddlesome parents-to stay out of his way. If not, well, they’ll get what they deserve. It’s really too bad that sometimes excellence can come at such a high cost. From School Library Journal From the very first line, Downing draws readers into the unsettling and atmospheric setting of her latest thriller. At Belmont Academy, most of the students and faculty are rich; they give little thought to how things are outside their bubble. But not Teacher of the Year Teddy Crutcher. He knows how things should be, and he wont let little things like the death of a parent or a fellow teacher get in the way of his vision. Readers who enjoy high-stakes thrillers will find much to enjoy here. Every time readers think they know whats happening, Downing introduces a new character or another twist. The story is told from the perspective of multiple characters, which helps increase the tension in the novel as characters reveal conflicting information about what is happening. The ending weaves together the many threads Downing tangled together throughout the novel, and the final line leaves readers with the disturbing feeling that this is not the end of Belmonts issues. There is, unfortunately, some fatphobia and ableism. The book would have been stronger without these elements. VERDICT An unsettling and twisty thriller that deals with entitlement, revenge, and the lies we tell ourselves; readers who enjoy Tiffany Jackson, Karen McManus, and Holly Jackson will find a lot to love in this book.-Ness Shortley, Horton Middle Sch., Pittsboro, NC?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review SOON TO BE A TELEVISION SERIES ON HBO MAXNo one writes a twisted character quite like Samantha Downing.-HelloGiggles“Once I sat down to read For Your Own Good-a clever, twisty thriller-it was difficult to stop reading. Its the perfect read to get lost in this summer.-Buzzfeed“Just finished reading this wonderfully dark, twisty and compelling thriller set in a prestigious private school. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end.”-B.A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed DoorsSamantha Downing delivers a slick and chilling thriller, leading readers on a dark, sinuous journey through the halls of Belmont Academy-the type of place where you’re never sure who to trust, or who to fear. Suspenseful, surprising, and completely original.-Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest“Dark, sly and delicious...totally original-and totally compelling.”-JP Delaney, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl BeforeIm a huge fan of Samantha Downing, who is masterful at creating diabolical characters and deliciously chilling plots. An absolutely terrific book!-Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Between Us“Samantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever. I didnt think she could outd...

-Titulo Original : Last Seen Alone-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: When they face the most baffling missing persons case of their careers, a fiercely ambitious lawyer and a homicide detective have no one to turn to for help except each other, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin. Up-and-coming attorney Leigh Larson fights for victims of sexual extortion, harassment, and online abuse. She is not afraid to go after the sleaziest targets to get payback for her clients. Leigh is laser-focused on her career-to the exclusion of everything else-until a seemingly routine case and a determined cop turn her world upside down. Austin homicide detective Brandon Reynolds is no stranger to midnight callouts. But when he gets summoned to an abandoned car on a desolate road, he quickly realizes hes dealing with an unusual crime scene. A pool of blood in the nearby woods suggests a brutal homicide. But where is the victim? The vehicle is registered to twenty-six-year-old Vanessa Adams. Searching the car, all Brandon finds is a smear of blood and a business card for Leigh Larson, attorney-at-law. Vanessa had hired Leigh just before her disappearance, but Leigh has no leads on who could have wanted her dead. Faced with bewildering evidence and shocking twists, Leigh and Brandon must work against the clock to chase down a ruthless criminal who is out for vengeance. Review One of Amazons Best Romances of 2021!I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly. Last Seen Alone is a terrific example of her signature style: intriguing characters, sharp dialogue and a tight, well-researched plot.--New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz“A pulse-pounding romantic thriller… off-the-charts chemistry… Griffin skillfully juggles suspense and romance right up until the adrenaline-fueled final page.”--Publishers Weekly on Last Seen Alone“A thrilling suspense plot with a believable love story… Griffin takes care to develop a satisfying and complex mystery without sacrificing time for Joel and Miranda to build trust and chemistry as their partnership moves from professional to personal. Series fans will not be disappointed.”--Publishers Weekly on FlightFlight by Laura Griffin kept me captivated... Theres enough heat, suspense, and romance to keep you warm.--Fresh Fiction on FlightGriffin never disappoints with her exciting, well-researched, fast-paced romantic thrillers.--Publishers Weekly (starred review)Gritty, imaginative, sexy! You must read Laura Griffin.--New York Times bestselling author Cindy GerardTop-notch romantic suspense! Fast pace, tight plotting, terrific mystery, sharp dialogue, fabulous characters.--New York Times bestselling author Allison BrennanA gripping, white-knuckle read. You wont be able to put it down.--New York Times bestselling author Brenda NovakAn emotional, exciting page-turner. Griffin deftly balances the mystery and the love story.--The Washington Post About the Author Laura Griffin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five books and novellas. She is a two-time RITA Award winner as well as the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One He was late, and she shouldnt have been surprised. Vanessa buzzed down the window a few inches and cut the engine. Crisp, piney air seeped into the car, along with the faint scent of someones campfire. She checked her phone. Nothing. She settled back in her seat to wait. Her headlights illuminated a clump of trees-spindly fresh ones, along with the pointed gray spires that had burned years ago. She looked at the stars beyond the treetops. Once upon a time, shed stretched out on a patch of grass not far from here with Cooper, gazing up at the sky and trying to pick out constellations. Orion. Leo. The Big Dipper. The memory seemed strange. Fanciful. Everything like that was gone now, replaced by a dull ach...

-Titulo Original : The Obsession-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The large print edition of the riveting new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Liar. “She stood in the deep, dark woods, breath shallow and cold prickling over her skin despite the hot, heavy air. She took a step back, then two, as the urge to run fell over her.” Naomi Bowes lost her innocence the night she followed her father into the woods. In freeing the girl trapped in the root cellar, Naomi revealed the horrible extent of her father’s crimes and made him infamous. No matter how close she gets to happiness, she can’t outrun the sins of Thomas David Bowes. Now a successful photographer living under the name Naomi Carson, she has found a place that calls to her, a rambling old house in need of repair, thousands of miles away from everything she’s ever known. Naomi wants to embrace the solitude, but the kindly residents of Sunrise Cove keep forcing her to open up-especially the determined Xander Keaton. Naomi can feel her defenses failing, and knows that the connection her new life offers is something she’s always secretly craved. But the sins of her father can become an obsession, and, as she’s learned time and again, her past is never more than a nightmare away. Review Praise for The Obsession “Roberts retains her impeccably high standards in this excellently executed tale, once again dazzling readers with a sophisticated blend of edge-of-your-seat suspense and sexy romance.”-Booklist (starred review) “Roberts has an unparalleled ability to paint a picture with words-readers will easily picture Naomi’s photographic art and her rambling home with its beautiful view-and the story is expertly executed. Sizzling romance, affable characters, and enticing suspense make this a read to be savored.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review)“This riveting tale benefits from an immensely likable supporting cast and its rewarding blend of suspense and romance. Brief glimpses into the killer’s mind add a chilling touch to a story you won’t be able to put down.”-Library Journal About the Author Nora Robertsis the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including The Liar, The Collector, Whiskey Beach, The Witness, and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected proof***Copyright © 2016 Nora RobertsChapter OneAugust 29, 1998She didn’t know what woke her, and no matter how many times she relived that night, no matter where the nightmare chased her, she never would.Summer turned the air into a wet, simmering stew, one smelling of sweat and drenching green. The humming fan on her dresser stirred it, but it was like sleeping in the steam pumping off the pot.Still, she was used to that, to lying on top of summer-moist sheets, with the windows open wide to the relentless chorus of cicadas-and the faint hope even a tiny breeze would slither through the sultry.The heat didn’t wake her, nor did the soft rumble of thunder from a storm gathering in the distance. Naomi went from sleep to awake in an instant, as if someone had given her a good shake or shouted her name in her ear.She sat straight up in bed, blinking at the dark, hearing nothing but the hum of the fan, the high pitch of the cicadas, and the lazy, repetitive hoo of an owl. All country summer sounds she knew as well as her own voice, and nothing to put that odd little click in her throat.But now, awake, she felt that heat, like gauze soaked in hot water and wrapped around every inch of her. She wished it were morning so she could sneak out before anyone was up and cool off in the creek.Chores came first, that was the rule. But it was so hot it felt like she’d have to part the air like a curtain just to take a step. And it was Saturday (or would be in the m...

-Titulo Original : Curse Of Salem (bishop/special Crimes Unit)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper is back with a brand new thrilling paranormal suspense novel in the Bishop/Special Crimes Unit series. The small town of Salem has been quiet for months-or so Bishop and his elite Special Crimes Unit believe. But then Hollis Templeton and Diana Hayes receive a warning in Dianas eerie gray time between the world of the living and the realm of the dead that a twisted killer is stalking Salem, bent on destroying in the most bloody and horrifying way possible the five families that founded the town. The stakes are high, especially for new friends Nellie Cavendish and Finn Deverell, both members of the Five, and this time Bishop and his wife Miranda will lead the team to hunt down a vicious killer and uncover a dark and ancient curse haunting Salem. Review Praise for New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper and her novelsFilled with page-turning suspense.--The Sunday OklahomanKay Hooper has given you a darn good ride, and there are far too few of those these days.--Dayton Daily NewsIt passed the stay up late to finish it in one night test.--The Denver PostA dark thriller that plunges readers into the disturbing side of the paranormal.--Fresh FictionReaders will be mesmerized.--Publishers Weekly About the Author Kay Hooper, who has more than thirteen million copies of her books in print worldwide, has won numerous awards and high praise for her novels. She lives in North Carolina. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Washington, D.C. Hollis Templeton opened her eyes and blinked at a ceiling that looked . . . odd. She reached out a seeking hand with what had become habit, encountered only smooth sheet, and sat up abruptly. The bed beside her was empty of her FBI Special Crimes Unit partner and lover, Reese DeMarco. That was strange enough, and unsettling enough, that it took Hollis another moment or so to realize that wasnt the only wrong thing. The sheets she knew were pale blue looked gray. So did the duvet cover, which was supposed to be a muted but attractive print of several colors. She touched with tentative fingers and found that it felt normal-except for the chill. She felt chilled, which wasnt all that surprising since she wasnt wearing a nightgown or pajamas and it was March. Still, the cold Hollis felt was due to something other than a chilly room and her own nakedness. It was a slightly familiar chill, and just acknowledging that made her feel even colder, especially when she also recognized the very faint, almost elusive odor that was, in an oddly primal way, unpleasant and difficult to identify. But familiar. Even so, she fixed her mind on calm mode and made no attempt to reach through the easy telepathic connection to Reese in order to wake him. In fact, she eased the door on her side closed. Because he could share her dreams, even from time to time walk with her through them, especially if she had a nightmare or was otherwise upset, and she did not want him sharing this place even if he could. Which she was reasonably sure he couldnt. At least he hadnt ever before. And shed probably need him to anchor her on the living side, in case she got into trouble. Or even if she didnt. She looked up, finally, to examine the room. A pleasant bedroom in their pleasant condo, it was spacious and decorated simply and comfortably because they agreed about such things and how a home should feel even if they were seldom present to enjoy the comfort of home for very long. But it was gray. And it wasnt supposed to be gray. Hollis hesitated a moment, then pushed back the duvet and sheet and slid from the big bed. She found the nightgown she had briefly worn on the floor, which was where it usually ended up, and put it on. The robe that matched it was silky and not made to warm up the body, but she found it lying over a chair near the bed and put it on as well, tying the flimsy little s...

-Titulo Original : Homeport-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An art expert and a thief get caught in a dangerous game in this novel of daring deception and desire from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. After an assault at her family home in Maine, Dr. Miranda Jones is determined to put the experience behind her. Distraction comes when she is summoned to Italy-to verify the authenticity of a Renaissance bronze of a Medici courtesan known as The Dark Lady. But instead of cementing Miranda’s reputation as the leading expert in the field, the job nearly destroys it when her professional judgment is called into question. Emotionally estranged from her mother, with a brother immersed in his own troubles, Miranda has no one to turn to...except Ryan Boldari, a seductive art thief whose own agenda forces them into a reluctant alliance. Now it becomes clear that the incident in Maine was not a simple mugging-and that The Dark Lady may possess as many secrets as its beautiful namesake once did. For Miranda, forced to rely on herself-and a partner who offers her both unnerving suspicion and intoxicating passion-the only way home is filled with deception, treachery, and a danger that threatens them all. Review “Vintage Roberts...taut...steamy.”-People “Marvelous...gratifying from beginning to end.”-Rocky Mountain News “Just the right combination of romance [and] humor...Sure to please Roberts’s legions of fans.”-Library Journal “A satisfying read with strong characters and a cohesive plot.”-Booklist“Just when you think a Nora Roberts novel cant get any better, she manages to lift the bar once more. Her utterly engrossing, compelling novels make her one of the geniuses among a crowded field.”-RT Book Reviews About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print...