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Billionaire playboy Matthias Baxter cares about two things—his brothers and his family's company. Relationships don't make the list. But when scandal after scandal threatens to upturn a pivotal business deal, the only way to rehabilitate his public image is to find someone to play a dutiful fiancée. And fast. The last woman photographed with Matthias was his brother's ex-fiancée, Clarissa Masters. Beautiful. Elegant. And quick with a withering insult.

Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back from Jack Frost's goblins, with a little bit of help from the weather fairies: Crystal the Snow Fairy, Abigail the Breeze Fairy, Pearl the Cloud Fairy, Goldie the Sunshine Fairy, Evie the Mist Fairy

This audiobook narrated by Kristin Atherton provides a fascinating portrait of a radical age through the writers associated with a London publisher and bookseller—from William Wordsworth and Mary Wollstonecraft to Benjamin Franklin.

Frances is an English graduate student bruised by a messy breakup. On the spur of the moment, she decides to volunteer at a farm in rural France with the hope that the change of scenery will help clear her head. The farm, curiously named Noa Noa, is owned by Paul, an appealing, enigmatic Frenchman. Frances is charmed by his easygoing ways and by the area itself, both welcome changes from the life she has known. Yet the more time she spends in Paul’s world, the more unmoored she begins to feel.

Con lírica simplicidad, El cuento del cafecito es una historia de amor. De amor a la tierra, que, exhausta, ha dejado de devolvernos más de lo que le damos. De amor a la naturaleza, que, exhausta, tiene pocas ganas de sonreírnos. De amor a las palabras, que, exhaustas, que manipuladas, tergiversadas, heridas, han perdido significado. Y de amor al amor, que, al fin y al cabo, ¿no es el peso del mundo? Los mejores relatos para escuchar donde quieras.

I just turned forty, my bakery and apartment are in flames, and my best friend is on vacation. In comes the cavalry. My best friend’s off-limits brother, Augustine. A master chef, with his own Gold Star restaurant. Not only does he give my daughter and I a place to stay, But he has a dream kitchen I can use until the bakery is remodeled. And the chance to create his Gold Star restaurant’s private-label signature desserts. But when I fake a marriage to scare off his gold-digging ex, Will he see the love behind the lie? Or will it ruin our chance at love? I found a true knight in shining ...

When Isabella Jenkins is unceremoniously fired from her fancy London job, she escapes to Tuscany. A few weeks hiding amongst rolling hills and grapevines at Villa Limoncello sounds exactly like the distraction she needs. But Italy holds emotional memories for Izzie and with a hapless handyman, a matchmaking village matriarch and a gorgeous - if infuriating - local chef named Luca Castelotti, her quiet Italian getaway turns into an unending cacophony of chaos. Suddenly Izzie finds herself on a mission to pull off the wedding of the century.

She once said that the only thing that mattered to me was the band. She was right. Was. Now the only thing that matters in the world is her. They say he’s a rock star with a difference. But he’s still a rock star all the same. Rich. Sexy. Famous. Godlike. So, when Cadence, a music teacher with a heart of gold catches Sebastian’s eye, it doesn’t matter that he can give her the world. All she wants is her safe, quiet life, hidden in the shadows. But it's too late, she's gotten under his skin.

When Rachel and the girl she grew up with deliberately get themselves locked inside the natural history museum at night, they think exploring the old building is just going to be a bit of harmless fun. But the night takes a dramatic turn of events. The girls are about to be tempted into some totally taboo acts of epic proportions. Come on in to find out what happens....

This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of digital marketing and establishing a powerful online presence. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, this bundle equips you with essential tools and strategies to dominate the digital landscape and achieve your goals.

There is one rule above all else - the bros in the band before everything. Especially women. But what if the only woman you've ever wanted is the exact one you can never have? Would you give up lifetime loyalties to be with her? Or give her up for all the fame, friendship, and fortune? Anca is battling the demons in her past when she joins the Rock Chamber Boys tour. But what is supposed to be a return to the stage becomes a battle between the two men who she can never live without.

It was during a trip to the Ashmolean Museum in 2012 that Daisy first recalls being incorrectly labelled as a tourist – a trend that has continued since she settled in the UK, regardless of the documents she has gathered. From answering her daughters’ questions over whether they were ‘yellow’ or ‘Black’, to hearing the continued use of racist and culturally insensitive terms, such as ‘oriental’ and ‘Chinese whispers’, she has consistently felt othered, despite being a commonwealth citizen and having only once visited Hong Kong.

Years ago, Storm and I were separated by his parents' misbeliefs. Worst part was Storm did not support me and lost my trust. Although I hated him, I accepted the job offer, because I was in need of money. Day by day we made progress in our projects together and rebuilt trust in each other. With our hard work, we received work awards. On the other side our old memories resurfaced. As old misunderstandings dissolved, and new friendships took hold. I found myself drawn to him like never before.

Izzie Jenkins never expected to find herself living in a gorgeous oasis in Tuscany, but when life gives you Villa Limoncello, you say thank you and bake treats to celebrate!Izzie and debonair chef Luca Castelotti are officially setting up shop together, but when their inaugural "Pasta and Painting" venture is sabotaged and one of their guests poisoned, they’re forced to turn detective. Because if they can’t find the culprit, they’ll be out of business before they’ve even begun....

En esta reveladora novela de no ficción Daisy Hernández hace un recuento de lo que las mujeres de su familia colombo-cubana le enseñaron acerca del amor, el dinero y la raza. Al final de este hermoso libro, Daisy Hernández, una latinoamericana queer, ha acercado el inglés y el español hasta crear un nuevo e inimitable idioma, como parte de una valiente y brillante negociación de un mundo multilingue.

The first in a charming and romantic series set in the sunny Caribbean. When newly heartbroken Michelin-starred chef Millie Harper is offered a job overseeing the setup of The Paradise Cookery School, she jumps at the opportunity. Leaving London and her memories of heartbreak behind, she hops on a plane to the hilltop cocoa plantation in St Lucia. But this beautiful island break might be more work than she’d expected.

All the Things She Said explores the nature of 21st-century queerness. Lesbian and bi culture is ever-changing and here, journalist Daisy Jones unpicks outdated stereotypes and shows how, over the past few years, the style and shared language of queer women has slowly infiltrated the mainstream. (Think less hemp sandals, IKEA trips and nut milks and more freedom, expression, community. And Cate Blanchett.)

Henry Allington, the Earl of Sunningdale's younger brother, has just returned to London to complete his military training after spending four years in Paris with his sister, Prunella, and Major Fitzsimmons. That had been the plan. However, he has fallen in love and has no idea how the family is going to react to the news.

I'm trapped in a deadly game with a ruthless drug lord, and my partner Annalise won’t stay on the sidelines.

Truth? I've been in love with him, even before our alcoholic parents got married. Dare? Resisting her, I don't think I can much longer. I've been in love with him even before our parents got married, but he's never let me get too close. But when he dares me to move in with him to escape the mess at our house, I can't say no.