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Je n'ai pas l'habitude de piéger les femmes amnésiques dans le mariage. Mais je suppose qu'il y a une première fois pour tout. Elle est ici. Dans ma maison. À ma merci. J'épouse un monstre magnifique. Un escroc. Le célibataire le plus riche d'Amérique.

Running away from home at 17 wasn't easy. Let's face it, though, nothing before or in the ten years since has ever been easy for me. And I'm doing okay—sorta. I just need to keep scraping by, living under the radar. Staying out of people's way, off people's minds. When a man walks through my open patio door, stepping boldly into my home and my life, I should be scared, frightened, terrified. I must be more broken than I realized because I'm none of those things. I'm intrigued—and I'm wondering if the way to take control of my life is by giving in to him.

C’était censé être une étreinte inoffensive lors d’un somptueux bal des débutantes. Un baiser volé avec un bel inconnu. Mais contrairement à son homonyme, mon Roméo n'est pas mû par l’amour. C’est la vengeance qui l'anime. Pour lui, je suis un pion sur un échiquier. La fiancée de son rival. Pour moi, c’est un homme qui mérite le poison. Un prince ténébreux que je refuse d’épouser. Il pense que j’accepterai mon destin. Eh bien, j’ai l’intention de le réécrire.

Windsor, printemps 2016. La reine Elizabeth II s'apprête à célébrer ses 90 ans et attend avec impatience la visite du couple Obama. Mais au lendemain d'une soirée dansante au château, un pianiste russe est découvert pendu dans le placard de sa chambre, quasiment nu. Shocking! Lorsque les enquêteurs commencent à soupçonner son personnel d'être impliqué dans cette sordide affaire, Sa Majesté, persuadée qu'ils font fausse route, décide de prendre les choses en main.

Elle est son désir le plus doux... et son secret le plus sombre. La tâche était simple : m'introduire dans le manoir étroitement gardé de Zachary Sun. Récupérer mon pendentif. M'éclipser. Problème n°1 : Le célibataire le plus inaccessible d'Amérique m'a attrapée. Problème n°2 : Il a décidé de me garder… et de m'embaucher. Zach Sun a beau être l'homme le plus froid que j'aie jamais connu, il me brûle la peau. Réservé, calculateur et sauvagement cruel, il se nourrit des faiblesses des autres. Mais il est loin de se douter qu'il vient de rencontrer son égal.

L'année 2016, déjà marquée par le référendum sur le Brexit, s'annonce difficile pour Elizabeth II : l'un de ses tableaux préférés, mystérieusement disparu de sa collection privée, refait surface dans une exposition. La reine confie à Rozie, sa secrétaire particulière adjointe, la mission de le récupérer, de préférence avec des explications. Pour couronner le tout, l'ambiance au palais de Buckingham est gangrenée par une vague de lettres anonymes.

En avril 1957, lors de la première visite officielle d'Elizabeth II à Paris, une série d'événements laisse à penser à un sabotage. Au même moment, deux morts atroces ont lieu à proximité de Buckingham Palace. Lorsque l'un de ses proches est impliqué dans l'affaire, la reine mène l'enquête depuis Balmoral avec l'aide de sa secrétaire particulière adjointe, Joan McGraw.

Beau et ténébreux, Stephen va tout tenter pour séduire Émy et la détourner de son mariage qui doit avoir lieu dans quelques semaines. Pourquoi venir bouleverser sa vie et dans quel but ? Quels secrets cache-t-il ? Que veut-il ? Émy, jeune femme brisée, malmenée, humiliée par cet homme qu'elle va bientôt épouser pour protéger sa mère, ne croit plus en rien. Son destin est tout tracé, mais l'arrivée de Stephen, arrogant, séduisant, va chambouler ses projets.

Join Ethelred Preston on an unforgettable journey in this captivating tale for boys, penned by Fr. Finn, SJ. As Ethelred embarks on his way to college, he encounters the cunning Packy Jarloe, a peddler who convinces him to swap places. While Packy poses as Ethelred at Henrytown College, Ethelred inherits his peddlers pack and ventures out to seek his fortune. What follows is a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments as Ethelred navigates the challenges of his new life. However, as the deception unravels, he faces trials that ultimately lead him to find his place as a beloved student at...

Dive into a delightful collection of stories that celebrate the vibrant spirit of boyhood in all its forms. With a charming blend of humor and heart, these tales by Francis J. Finn, S.J., a Catholic priest and prolific author, resonate with the joys and adventures of boys from every walk of life. Best known for his beloved novel “Tom Playfair,” Finns storytelling captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the lessons learned along the way.

The Spiritually Healthy Leader exposes these root causes and offers the path to deep life transformation, freedom in Christ, and deliverance from self-sabotage. With Christ as the true center of their lives and ministry, leaders can walk vibrantly with God, live free from self-sabotage of the heart, experience the ripple effect of spiritual flourishing, and see that effect positively impact close relationships, families, churches, and the next generation.

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, where information flows freely and attention spans are fleeting, the ability to communicate effectively is more critical than ever. Yet so many of us struggle to articulate our thoughts clearly, connect with others authentically, and leave a lasting...

At Milwaukee College, a Catholic school where most boys are focused on baseball and academics, twelve-year-old Claude Lightfoot arrives and shakes things up. While his talent for baseball shines, Claude struggles to fit in, often clashing with a bully and testing the patience of his teacher with his hyperactive antics. The central challenge he faces is whether he can learn to harness his energy and mature into a responsible young man. As Claude navigates a series of trials and tribulations, he remains steadfast in his ultimate goal to prove himself worthy of making his first Holy Communion. ...

In Father Finns enchanting tale, a story that can be devoured in just an hour, profound lessons linger long after the final page is turned. At its heart lies the transformative power of frequent confession and communion, presented in a way so accessible that even a child can grasp its essence. Meet Regina OConnell, a humble factory girl devoted to supporting her ailing sister. Her selflessness and genuine humility elevate her to the status of a true heroine. As a regular communicant, she strives to navigate the narrow path of faith, yet struggles to fully embrace the poignant prayer of St. ...

The Luke Sackville Crime Thriller series continues… Where secrets are worth more than lives Ex-DCI Luke Sackville is asked by a friend to locate a missing woman. It appears to be a routine case, but as he digs deeper he discovers that all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, his Ethics Team face a variety of cases ranging from harassment to online bullying to physical intimidation. As these seemingly unconnected investigations progress, a prestigious private school is revealed as a common thread.

Ein gebrochener Prince Charming trifft auf eine in Ungnade gefallene Cinderella in dieser unwiderstehlichen Billionaire Romance Sie ist sein süßester Wunsch ... und sein dunkelstes Geheimnis.

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Der Plan war simpel. Schleich dich rein. Schnapp dir den Anhänger. Hau ab. Problem Nummer eins? Amerikas eingefleischtester Junggeselle hat mich erwischt. Problem Nummer zwei? Er hat beschlossen, mich zu behalten. Als sein Dienstmädchen. Zach Sun strahlt eine ungeheure Kälte aus, trotzdem spüre ich in seiner Gegenwart flammende Hitze auf der Haut.

I’m just so exhausted—always living on the edge of desperation, one paycheck away from ruin. But this new job… It could be the fresh start I need. It could change everything. The contract is only for three months, but if I keep my head down, work hard, and prove myself, maybe I could stay longer. Maybe I could make Black Mountain Lodge my home. As I pull down the gravel drive, surrounded by the forest and mountains and bright blue skies, I feel something I haven’t felt in a while. I feel hope.

Galaxy Outlaws is a collection of all 16 Black Ocean missions chronicling the adventures of the starship Mobius and her crew, along with six short stories. This series is the perfect cure for the Firefly season two blues. It's what you'd get if the Orville took place on Serenity, or if Star Wars had wizards instead of Jedi.

When I was nine, I went to my first funeral. Along with accepting my father's death, I had to accept new and awful truths I wasn't prepared for. When I was nineteen, I went to my mother's funeral. We weren't close, but with her gone, I became more alone than ever before. Sure, I have a half-brother who runs The Alliance. And yeah, he's given me his protection—in the form of a bodyguard and chauffeur. But I don't have anyone that really knows me. No one to really love me. Until I meet him. The man in the airport.

Theo Brooks is hard not to notice. With his coy smirk, rock-hard abs, and skilled agility on the ice, he's the cockiest of all the jocks and, unfortunately for me, my new roommate. When Admissions mixes up my first and last name, and I end up living in the male dorms, I feel my perfectly tied schedule loosening with every string Theo pulls. And he likes to pull every single one. It isn't until I find out that my long-time boyfriend is sampling other girls that things get interesting. Theo proposes a solution to my problem.