The Unexpected Husband (Captured by Love Book 8)


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Can Tristan afford to trust the woman he wants? Tristan Grant's entertainment venues are now the most popular in the country, but his success has come at a price. Larry and Debbie Shipton, his main competitors, are resorting to sabotage to regain their number one position. But that's not the most shocking news. The woman he had a one-night stand with claims she's pregnant with his baby. The problem is, he can't afford to trust her-because her name is Paige Shipton, and she is Larry and Debbie's daughter. Too bad he didn't know that before he slept with Paige, but he's determined not to make any more mistakes when it comes to dealing with the devious Shiptons. If only he can find a way to stop being so attracted to Paige... Can Paige save her heart from being irreparably broken? Paige Shipton is going ahead with her pregnancy. It doesn't matter that the father is Tristan Grant-the man who accuses her of deception simply because of who her parents are. She wants the baby, and she's prepared to raise it alone. When she tells Tristan he doesn't need to be involved, his answer surprises her, and she soon finds herself falling deeply for the man determined to ruin the Shipton name. With the conflict between Tristan and her parents escalating to destructive heights, can Paige avoid getting her heart irreparably broken? *** The Unexpected Husband can be read as a standalone. For better enjoyment of the Captured by Love series, the author recommends reading the books in order. Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully) Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead) Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens) Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker) Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett) Book 6: The Unknown Billionaire (Jarryd Westbourne and Marilyn Grant) Book 7: The Unmasked CEO (Simon Alexander and Geri Blaine) Book 8: The Unexpected Husband (Tristan Grant and Paige Shipton)




The Unexpected Husband


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Can Tristan afford to trust the woman he wants?Tristan Grant’s entertainment venues are now the most popular in the country, but his success has come at a price. Larry and Debbie Shipton, his main competitors, are resorting to sabotage to regain their number one position. But that’s not the most shocking news. The woman he had a one-night stand with claims she’s pregnant with his baby. The problem is, he can’t afford to trust her—because her name is Paige Shipton, and she is Larry and Debbie’s daughter. Too bad he didn’t know that before he slept with Paige, but he’s determined not to make any more mistakes when it comes to dealing with the devious Shiptons. If only he can find a way to stop being so attracted to Paige...Can Paige save her heart from being irreparably broken?Paige Shipton is going ahead with her pregnancy. It doesn’t matter that the father is Tristan Grant—the man who accuses her of deception simply because of who her parents are. She wants the baby, and she’s prepared to raise it alone. When she tells Tristan he doesn’t need to be involved, his answer surprises her, and she soon finds herself falling deeply for the man determined to ruin the Shipton name. With the conflict between Tristan and her parents escalating to destructive heights, can Paige avoid getting her heart irreparably broken?***The Unexpected Husband can be read as a standalone. For better enjoyment of the series, the author recommends reading the books in order.Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully)Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead)Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens)Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker)Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett)Book 6: The Unknown Billionaire (Jarryd Westbourne and Marilyn Grant)Book 7: The Unmasked CEO (Simon Alexander and Geri Blaine)Book 8: The Unexpected Husband (Tristan Grant and Paige Shipton)




Secret Dreams: The Complete Series


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This set includes all four books in the steamy and heart-melting SECRET DREAMS series. SECRET WORDS Can love conquer all when it's up against an anonymous blackmailer, a scheming ex-fiancée and a scandalous secret career? When Jasmine meets Kane, she’s bowled over by her strong attraction for him. But she has a secret she's not comfortable sharing with the architect who’s sweeping her off her feet. Having been betrayed by an ex, she vows not to put herself in a position where she could be humiliated again just because she’s a steamy romance writer. Kane has a protective side that immediately takes over when he bumps into an injured Jasmine. With their instant chemistry hitting him in the chest, he finds himself wanting to protect her in more ways than one. But his life is complicated. While his engagement to a scheming woman was never about love, his breakup with her is problematic. They're fighting their attraction while trying to keep their secrets hidden. When Jasmine is blackmailed, staying away from Kane seems the only way forward. Can their love overcome all obstacles? SECRET DESIGNS Can a one-night stand turn into forever despite a humiliating gold-digger test, commitment fears, and untrusting hearts? When Ari has a one-night stand with her friend's brother-in-law, she fully intends to move on from it without any drama. But Dylan is someone she can't stop thinking about—and wanting again. Problem is, he doesn't do relationships. Badly burned by an ex, Dylan only allows himself one-night stands. But after his night with Ari, he has to be with her again, even if it means making things complicated. Their mutual attraction is too strong to ignore and one night turns into many. But when Dylan's friend subjects Ari to a humiliating gold-digger test, she's devastated, hurt and betrayed. Dylan is determined to win Ari back. Can he prove to her that he's worth the risk or is Ari’s heart too broken to trust him again? SECRET MOVES Can a perfectly planned hot fling avoid any possibility of heartbreak? For Kris, her best friend's wedding brings out desires she can't ignore. No, it's not a boyfriend she's after—her needs are too immediate for that. After a year of recovering from a disastrous relationship, all she craves is a good, hot, short fling. When Trey learns that the beautiful bridesmaid at his friend's wedding considered him and then scratched him out as a possible one-night stand, he just has to change her mind. As an anti-relationship kind of guy, the fun-intentioned Kris is perfect for him. But Kris has a bad habit of falling for playboys, and Trey's past is enough to put him off relationships forever. How can they grab the chance at a liberating future when painful experiences stand in their path? SECRET TASTES Can a fake romance that’s turning into something real survive the malicious actions of a jealous ex? Samantha intends to resign from her father's accounting practice and move to another state to follow her dream of establishing a catering business. But she doesn't want to break her parents' hearts. When her cousin suggests telling them that a man is the reason behind her decision, she finds the perfect excuse to give her hopelessly romantic folks. Adam doesn't mind playing the role of Sam's fake boyfriend. She's a friend in need and he's a helpful guy. Besides, he is desperate to show a clingy ex that they are truly over, and Sam acting as his girlfriend is the perfect solution. When their pretense becomes all too real, Adam’s jealous ex makes sure they don’t end up together. How can Sam trust Adam when she believes she has proof he’s not ready to move on? And how can Adam convince Sam of his feelings when she’s intent on moving away from him? keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, friends to lovers, friends with benefits, fake dating, career and love, friendships, steamy romance, box set, boxed set, collection, complete series




The Silent Patient


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**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....




The Unintended Fiance (Captured by Love Book 4)


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He arranges a fake engagement to win against his business rival. Bradley Mead has one overriding goal: to succeed over his fiercest business enemy. To boost his chances of winning a lucrative contract over his competitor, he must first assure his potential client that he is not after the client's new wife-a woman he used to date and who still loves to flirt with him. To aid his cause, he asks Erin Baker, his sister's beautiful best friend, to be his pretend fiancée. But Erin soon becomes a pawn for his archrival's underhanded tactics... and he finds himself torn between winning in business and following the dictates of his heart. She doesn't expect to fall for her fake fiancé. Erin Baker believes she is now immune from Bradley Mead's charms. After all, her secret crush for him when she was still a teenager is long gone. When an ex-boyfriend becomes a new work colleague and starts annoying her, accepting Brad's proposition to be his fake fiancée for a short time seems like a great idea... until she discovers that she's been lying to herself about her feelings for him. Can she ever win the heart of the man who has never loved her back, and shows no intention of ever doing so? ***** The Unintended Fiancé can be read as a stand-alone or as Book 4 of the Captured by Love series. The author recommends reading the books in order to fully enjoy the series. Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully) Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead) Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens) Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker) Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett) - coming soon Other books in the series coming soon!




The Story Of An Hour


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Mrs. Louise Mallard, afflicted with a heart condition, reflects on the death of her husband from the safety of her locked room. Originally published in Vogue magazine, “The Story of an Hour” was retitled as “The Dream of an Hour,” when it was published amid much controversy under its new title a year later in St. Louis Life. “The Story of an Hour” was adapted to film in The Joy That Kills by director Tina Rathbone, which was part of a PBS anthology called American Playhouse. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.




If I Ran the Zoo


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Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.




Sudden Prey


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“The stakes are high, the characters rich, the action relentless” (Publishers Weekly) in this Lucas Davenport novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. The crime spree should have ended when Lucas Davenport killed the female bank robber during the shoot-out. But it’s just beginning, because the woman’s husband isn’t about to let Lucas—or anyone he loves—escape retribution. INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR




The Unknown Billionaire (Captured by Love Book 6)


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Jarryd Westbourne is shocked to have inherited a billion-dollar fortune from the mother who'd given him up for adoption. Unfortunately, business complications force him to keep it a secret from everyone for a period of time, even from Marilyn Grant, the woman he's crazy about. When his birth mother's husband suddenly challenges the will and accuses him of foul play, he ends his relationship with Marilyn to protect her from any scandal. But can he ever win Marilyn back if she discovers what he's been hiding from her? --Back cover.




Sicilian Husband, Unexpected Baby


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From a USA Today–bestselling author, when a billionaire discovers his estranged wife has had his child in secret, their marriage gets a second chance. When Emma’s billionaire Sicilian husband found out she was infertile, their marriage was over. Then, back in England, Emma discovered the impossible had happened—she was pregnant! But life is hard, and, unable to pay her bills, she has only one option: Vincenzo. Now that he knows he’s a father, Vincenzo will claim his son and if Emma is to stay with her beloved child, she must return to the marriage bed!