A family at war...Raising three boys and running the Arcadia Hotel almost single-handed are enough to keep widow Kitty Ryan busy. She has no time for romance unless it s in the form of a rare evening out at the local picture house.Then along comes John Mcleod, bringing with him a second chance at happiness. However, Kitty finds her sons unwilling to accept another man into their household.Unless she can reunite her menfolk, the future looks set to be that of a family in conflict, in a world on the eve of war...
Having to follow a gluten-free diet can be a daunting prospect for children and young adults - they feel isolated at a time when their friends are enjoying everything from bread, pizza and pasta, to crisps, cakes and biscuits. Yet with supermarkets now stocking many gluten-free ingredients, you can make versatile, healthy and enticing gluten-free meals that will appeal to all the family. Based on recipes created for the author's own daughter, The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids includes: Over 100 recipes from crispy chicken nuggets and quick pizza to birthday cupcakes and peanut butter cookies; Top Ten kids' favourite dishes; A list of store cupboard essentials; Creative ideas for special treats, healthy snacks and lunchboxes; Top tips for eating out, travelling and school trips. The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids will solve many of your mealtime dilemmas and help your child to learn what they can and can't eat. An essential guide for any gluten-free family.
Konditor and Cook are legends in the baking world. Their contemporary and witty cakes are famous Magic Cakes have achieved iconic status, and their cheeky Dodgy Jammers and Gingerbread Grannies exemplify the humour with which Konditor and Cook are associated.Now 20 years old, Konditor and Cook have finally written their long-awaited baking book. From the classic Curly Whirly Cake to addictive Black Velvet Cupcakes and Boston Brownies, each recipe is easy to follow and will see you whipping up your own Konditor treats at home. And it's not just cakes: there are Apple Crumble Muffins, Raspberry and Ricotta Cheesecakes and even Spaghetti Bolognese Cupcakes to tickle your fancy.With 100 seductive, stylish recipes featuring step-by-step instructions and stunning photography from Jean Cazals, the Konditor and Cook Book of Cakes will make your baking a little sweeter and cheekier.
I never think of Laura as my step-sister, but that s what she is. Once they were the best of friends, inseparable as only teenage girls can be.That is until Miffy s Jewish father runs off with Laura s Catholic mother and both of their families imploded as well as Laura s intense relationship with Miffy s brother...Twenty years on, they re all about to meet again...
Everyone has secrets. How far will you go to protect yours?After living next to the neighbours from hell, Minette is overjoyed when Cath and her two children move in next door. Cath soon becomes her confidante, a kindred spirit, even her daughter s babysitter.But Cath keeps herself unusually guarded and is reluctant to speak of her past. And when Minette witnesses something unspeakable, she begins to question whether she really knows her new friend at all An addictive and gripping novel, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Daughter
Will she ever be her soldier s sweetheart?Jenny has been in love with the handsome and successful Matthew Ward since she was sixteen. Only she was too shy to make her feelings known.When Matthew joins the army Jenny is also determined to do her bit for the war effort and becomes a nurse. Her newfound skills give her fresh confidence. However, when they meet again will he be the same man she once loved?(note: previously published as For All the Bright Promise)
Thich Nhat Hanh has become known as a healer of the heart, a monk who shows us how the everyday world can both enrich and endanger our spiritual lives.In this book, Jesus and Buddha share a conversation about prayer and ritual and renewal, and about where such concepts as resurrection and the practice of mindfulness converge. In this unique way, Thich Nhat Hanh shows the brotherhood between Jesus and Buddha-- and in the process shows how we can take their wisdom into the world with us, to "e;practice in such a way that Buddha is born every moment of our daily life, that Jesus Christ is born every moment of our daily life."e;
In his absence, she will find her strength After a childhood in poverty and leaving school to work at the age of thirteen, life is beginning to look up for Brenda Wilson. Freshly married to her handsome soldier husband, she finds her true vocation in hairdressing.However, Brenda is forced to give up her dreams of owning her own salon as Harry is called into service, leaving her to bring up their daughter all by herself...A warm-hearted and gripping saga, from the author of The Factory Girl and A Girl in Wartime
In Mind Change, Susan Greenfield discusses the all-pervading technologies that now surround us, and from which we derive instant information, connected identity, diminished privacy and exceptionally vivid here-and-now experiences. In her view they are creating a new environment, with vast implications, because our minds are physically adapting: being rewired. What could this mean, and how can we harness, rather than be harnessed by, our new technological milieu to create better alternatives and more meaningful lives? Using the very latest research, Mind Change is intended to incite debate as well as yield the way forward. There is no better person to explain the situation in a way we can understand, and to offer new insights on how to improve our mental capacities and well being.
Eveline s father believes a woman s place is in the home...But when she is accidentally caught up in a suffragette march, it changes her life forever. She finds friendships, and even the possibility of love too in the form of the gentlemanly Laurence Jones-Fairbrook. But will she be forced to choose between her family and friends... between duty and love?(Note: previously published as Give Me Tomorrow by Elizabeth Lord)
Grant Stoddard left Britain for the States with the clothes on his back, a fascination with all things American, and a burning hope for something bigger. But with no steady job, no money, and no girlfriend, the starry-eyed young Englishman's excitement was shrinking fast.Then fate in the guise of an X-rated online contest intervened. Winning first prize -- sexual intercourse with an infamous married sex columnist -- changed everything. With a shot of much needed confidence, the sensitive lad emerged as the mascot of Nerve.com, a gonzo sex columnist who would begrudgingly try any and every lurid thing his co-workers devised. From offering himself up as man-bait at a notoriously hard-core gay bar to attending an elite orgy with a blue-blooded date, Stoddard went where few men dare and lived to tell the tale.With a self-deprecating style and wonderful appreciation of the absurd, Working Stiff is a unique coming-of-age story from a very funny and irreverent new writer.
Are you ready to surrender?When Rowan Cassidy meets Christian Thorne in an exclusive club, he challenges everything she s ever believed about herself.He then makes an outrageous proposal: give herself over to him completely for thirty days and discover her most secret fantasies and her true nature.Give in to absolute pleasure with Eden Bradley s romantic, liberating and utterly addictive debut novel.
It s the ultimate fantasy:When Lizzie meets an attractive older man in the bar of a luxury hotel, he mistakes her for a high class call girl on the look-out for a wealthy client.With a man she can t resist...Lizzie finds herself following him to his hotel room for an unforgettable night where she learns the pleasures of submitting to the hands of a master. But what will happen when John discovers that Lizzie is far more than she seems...?A sexy, thrilling erotic romance for every woman who has ever had a Pretty Woman fantasy. Part One of the Accidental Trilogy.
Ever been tempted ?While Mia Curry s university students cram into her class on sexuality, Mia has always kept her own private fantasies carefully under wraps until now...Jagger James is everything Mia wants and everything that is taboo: he s young, gorgeous and a student.But how can Mia resist?From the bestselling author of The Dark Garden comes an irresistibly romantic tale of forbidden attraction.
She lives in a world of silk sheets, champagne, and expensive hotels She fulfills the deepest fantasies of the most powerful men in the world: Valentine Day is a high-class call girl, pampered and adored by her exclusive clientele. But Valentine has a secret. Always in control, she s never experienced true pleasure. But now, the woman who spends her life pleasuring others is about to embark on an erotic journey of her own An irresistible erotic romance, perfect for fans of Pretty Woman.
Are you ready for the dark side of love ?The moments when Ava Gregory feels her most beautiful and complete are when she is tied up and bound.Then she meets Desmond Hale, a master in the ancient Japanese bondage art of Shibari. He takes her to the very edge of ecstasy. But having learned the beauty of surrender, dare Ava risk her heart?The Beauty of Surrender is a hot erotic romance which will delight fans of E L James, Sylvia Day and Portia Da Costa.
Welcome to Exotica Leave your inhibitions at the doorLilli DeForrest is hoping for a week of pampering and relaxation, but when the beautiful Rajan steps into her suite, the attraction is immediate. Rajan is her ideal lover: tender, commanding and intensely erotic. But, as Lilli is about to discover, his masterful touch is just the beginning An utterly delicious erotic romance perfect for fans of E.L. James and Sylvia Day
I d never set out to snag Mr Right but I d veered so far off that track I was now at the mercy of Mr Dangerously Wrong... Betrayed by her lover, Natalie Lovell finds herself exploring the world of internet dating. Then she meets a dark sexy stranger online who promises all the danger, excitement and dominance she craves. But how far will Natalie go to get the ultimate in thrills...?A sexy and controversial erotic thriller Fifty Shades Darker than E L James and Sylvia Day.Includes a bonus short story: Forbidden by S. M. Taylor the winning entry of the Black Lace/You Magazineshort story competition
I can t recall my first thought that morning: that I was in a strange bedroom; that an unfamiliar man was naked beside me; or that a woman was screaming somewhere in the distance.When Lana Greenwood attends a glamorous house party she finds herself tempted into a m nage a trois.But the morning after brings more than just regrets over fulfilling a fantasy one night stand. One of the men she s spent the night with is discovered dead in the swimming pool. Accident, suicide or murder, no one is sure and Lana doesn t know where to turn. Can she trust Sol, the other man, who is an ex-New Yorker with a dirty smile and a deep desire to continue their kinky game?A dark erotic thriller from the author of Thrill Seeker
Prepare to enter a provocative, scintillating world where three women are about to take ecstasy to the limit and beyond. Jillian and Cameron will do anything to save their marriage, even if it means experimenting with a little bondage.Meanwhile Cassandra answers an ad for a female submissive, ready to surrender to her body s deepest yearnings. Finding love is the last thing she anticipates And finally journalist Maggie expects her interview with a sensual extremist to be business as usual. Instead she finds herself submitting to the dominant desires of a handsome stranger...Sensual and mysterious, this captivating collection is sure to seduce you, page after page.
The exclusive hotel for discerning adults...Beatrix Clouet, the daughter of the hotel s late owner, is determined to make a success of the business. But the chain s future rests in the hands of the ruthless yet charming Philip Carmichael for whom Bea feels an immediate attraction.Philip Carmichael has other plans... With temptation so near, can Bea manage to mix business with pleasure?
Behind closed doors, the wicked play...Charity Wills is a heartbreaker, and she is determined to fund her education by any means necessary.B. G. Grantham is obsessed with the unattainable the thrill of being refused the one thing he craves.Invited to stay with the erotic-minded recluse in his mansion, Charity provides the challenge he so desires. And with the arrival of Eric Berne, her sexy keeper , she finds herself tempted by both men...
Sex, lies and murder Frankie Smith is having a bad day: her boyfriend has just dumped her and she s just found a dead body behind her caf . Still, things look up when sexy local detective, Jack West, turns up to investigate. And when a stranger turns up at the diner looking for work,Frankie soon finds herself juggling two men and an increasingly kinky sex life
Like your fairy tales with a twist? Then step into these woods Erotically Ever After features re-imaginings of fairytales, classic myths and nursery rhymes. Immerse yourself in these well-loved tales that now have the ultimate in sensual happy endings Black Lace Books: the leading imprint of erotic fiction for women
Herewith a handful of sample entries to tickle your funny bones In the 1824 war between Britain and Ashanti (now part of Ghana), the British Redcoats found themselves surrounded by 10,000 fierce Ashanti warriors, and running very low on ammunition. Their commander ordered Charles Brandon, the army s stores manager, to break open the reserve ammunition he d ordered. As the Ashanti advanced Brandon began to open the ammunition boxes only to find he had brought the wrong supplies. They were all full of biscuits. The grandfather of film star Lana Turner owned a half share in a brand new company that had started bottling a fizzy drink. He thought the drink s name would affect its saleability and wanted to change it without success. In frustration and as a protest he sold his 50%. It s a pity really because Coca-Cola became quite popular Italian Vittoria Luise was out driving during a fierce storm in Naples. A huge gust of wind blew his car into the River Sele. The car began to sink, but the calm motorist managed to break a window and swim to safety. He dragged himself onto the riverbank and it was here that he was hit by a falling tree and killed.The Times of 19 October 1986 carried the story of Emilio Tarra, a crewmember of the 1986 America s Cup race, who was driving from Perth towards Adelaide during the Australian leg of the race. En route, his car sideswiped a kangaroo, leaving it sprawled across the road. Tarra got out of his car and, assuming the kangaroo was dead, decided to take a novelty photograph to show his colleagues. Dressing the kangaroo up in his smart team blazer, he propped it against his car to take its photograph. As he was focusing his camera, the kangaroo, which had only been stunned, woke up and bounded back off into the bush, taking with it the jacket, which contained Tarra s passport, $2,000 worth of cash and his credit cards.
In this intimate and engaging biography, Graeme Thomson interviews Nelson himself, his band and those who knew him best en route to discovering the real Willie Nelson. The Outlaw brilliantly describes a complex and compelling man whose life and music reflect something fundamental at the heart of twentieth-century America. Thomson's revealing portrait is a timely reminder of the stature and achievements of a true living legend. Covering everything from dirt poor beginnings in Texas, global fame in the 70s, four marriages, the death of a son and affairs with Amy Irving and Candice Bergen up to his current position as a 73-year-old pot smoking man of the road, Thomson's account emerges as the first detailed, clear-eyed account of Nelson's fascinating life.
Martin Scorsese s obsession with sin and redemption, conflict and violence runs through much of his work. This essential guide to Scorsese explores his career from his early student works, including It s Not Just You, Murray!: through his personal examinations of his Italian American heritage in Mean Streets, Italianamerican and Goodfellas: the extreme violence of Raging Bull, Taxi Driver and Cape Fear: and the religious themes from a director who originally wanted to be a priest of The Last Temptation of Christ and Kundun. Including all Scorsese s films up to Gangs of New York, this is a comprehensive study of the work of this widely respected film maker. Also covering his influences, the controversy surrounding his films, exhaustive music lists and long-time collaborations, this is an extensive analysis of the most consistently passionate, committed and inventive film director of the last thirty years.
The chauffeur stood still for a moment, then moved his broad hand up towards the button on his tight uniform jacket. His voice was low and hypnotic. I can give you anything you want, Francesca, he whispered. And I think I know what you want. When Francesca Leeman is invited to catalogue a private collection of priceless erotica, she finds her new acquaintances cultured, fascinating and intense. She is soon drawn to their intoxicating way of life and their voyeuristic games of seduction...Black Lace Classics our best erotic fiction ever from our leading authors.
When things go bump in the night...Heat up those cold, dark Autumn nights with this collection of steamy short stories of paranormal intrigue...Full of fangs, claws and superhuman passion, these tales are guaranteed to give you goosebumps!Black Lace Books the leading imprint of erotic fiction for women
Everyone s heard the Katy Perry song, but have you ever been tempted...?If so, you re not alone: most heterosexual women have had same-sex fantasies, and this diverse collection of short erotic fiction takes us way beyond kissing. Indulge yourself in these kinky girl stories from around the globe and women from every walk of life and culture who are curious and eager to explore their full sexuality...with each other. Black Lace Books: the leading imprint of erotic fiction by women for womenContributors include:C. Margery KempeLousia BacioInara LaveySamantha JonesK. Ann KarlssonKilt KilpatrickNola ErusFarrah J. PhoenixJen BluekissedL.A. MistralLucy FelthouseRegina Perry
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