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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George. III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created byShondaland for Netflix. In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours. Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed, because George had secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy. Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court… all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away. Above all she must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight—for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects who look to her for guidance and grace. For she will never be just Charlotte again. She must instead fulfill her destiny… as Queen.

Una conmovedora historia de amor sobre arriesgarlo todo por un sueño y el desafío de dejar el pasado atrás. Colby Mills, una vez destinado a una carrera musical, ve sus sueños descarrilados por una tragedia. En busca de un respiro de sus responsabilidades, acepta un trabajo en un bar en Florida, donde conoce a Morgan Lee. Ella está decidida a perseguir sus sueños de estrellato en Nashville y quiere que Colby la acompañe. A medida que su amor florece, deben confrontar el peso de sus pasados. Mientras tanto, Beverly huye de un esposo abusivo con su hijo de seis años, tratando de construir una nueva vida en un pequeño pueblo remoto. Con el peligro acechando y sus finanzas disminuyendo, el viaje de Beverly está lleno de desafíos. A lo largo de una semana inolvidable, estos tres individuos enfrentarán sus propias definiciones de amor y la lucha por lograr una vida mejor. A medida que el destino entrelaza sus caminos, deben cuestionar si sus sueños pueden realmente superar las cargas de sus pasados. Esta historia emocional promete resonar profundamente, dejando a los lectores cautivados y reflexivos.

When Nicholas Sparks publishes his first Christmas novel, it promises to be special. What if the person you needed most appeared when you least expected them? In this epic story, Maggie reflects on a love she experienced over two decades ago. At sixteen, waiting to give her baby up for adoption, she fell for Bryce, who taught her photography and accepted her without judgment. Their first kiss was magical, marking a once-in-a-lifetime love. Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery, surrounded by photographs that shaped her career—photos Bryce never saw—her new assistant poses a poignant question: if she could wish for anything this Christmas, what would it be? Maggie has always thought she knew her answer: to return to that winter with Bryce. However, on this starry night, she realizes there’s something else she desires more deeply—finding her baby. This heart-wrenching yet uplifting tale explores themes of discovery and loss, reminding us that time with loved ones is the greatest gift of all. Praise for Sparks highlights the emotional impact of his storytelling, ensuring readers will be moved by this touching narrative.

Ruby Bell tiene dos objetivos para este curso: trabajar duro para entrar en Oxford y pasar desapercibida para todos sus elitistas compañeros del Maxton Hall College, donde asiste como alumna gracias a una beca. Pero, un buen día, Ruby sorprende a uno de sus profesores en actitud cariñosa con una estudiante, Lydia Beaufort, una de las chicas más ricas e influyentes del país, y también hermana de James, el líder indiscutible de Maxton Hall. Decidido a hacer todo lo posible para proteger el secreto de Lydia, James pondrá a Ruby en su objetivo y ésta pasará a tener una inesperada popularidad. Ruby y James pertenecen a mundos totalmente opuestos y, sin embargo, cuanto más se conocen, más se dan cuenta de que comparten mucho más de lo que creían. La nueva serie de la autora de AGAIN.

«¿De quién te escondes?». Al final Simon tiene que preguntárselo a Nathalie. Dos días atrás se tropezó con esta joven en la playa. Estaba demacrada y asustada, y él se ofreció a ayudarla. Una decisión impulsiva que se ha vuelto en su contra, pues desde entonces se han visto envueltos en una espiral creciente de violencia y muerte que les ha convertido en blancos… ¿de quién? Nathalie no está simplemente perdida o desamparada, como él creyó. ¿Es una víctima? ¿Es culpable? ¿Qué está pasando?¿De quién te escondes?, un suspense psicológico impecable, nos lleva a una decisión cuyas consecuencias, como sucede tantas veces, era imposible prever, al tiempo que va atrapándonos en una historia de secretos, mentiras, asesinatos y una sórdida red que trafica con los sueños y la vida de quienes tienen poco que perder.

A single father discovers the true nature of unconditional love after a new chance at happiness turns his world upside down in this New York Times bestseller. At 32, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive and an expansive home in Charlotte. He is living the dream, and his marriage to the bewitching Vivian is the center of that. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear...and no one is more surprised than Russ when he finds every aspect of the life he took for granted turned upside down. In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or wife, caring for his young daughter while struggling to adapt to a new and baffling reality. Throwing himself into the wilderness of single parenting, Russ embarks on a journey at once terrifying and rewarding--one that will test his abilities and his emotional resources beyond anything he ever imagined. When a chance encounter with an old flame tempts him to take a chance on love again, he will navigate this new opportunity with trepidation and wonder. But with the loyal support of his parents and his wise older sister Marge, and in the hard-won lessons of fatherhood, Russ will finally come to understand the true nature of unconditional love--that it is a treasure to be bestowed, never earned.

Scrittore di bestseller di fama internazionale, Henry Hayden vive appartato in una splendida villa sul mare. Le donne lo adorano e la vita gli sorride. La sua esistenza così perfetta rischia però di incrinarsi il giorno in cui la sua giovane amante, nonché editor, gli rivela di essere incinta. Un imprevisto che, insieme alla serenità coniugale, rischia di costargli la carriera: ma davvero raccontare tutto alla moglie è l'unica possibilità che gli resta? Hayden è anche un pericoloso, irriducibile bugiardo con un passato pieno di ombre. Un errore fatale farà sì che il suo piano di sopravvivenza subisca una brusca virata, costringendolo a escogitare sempre nuove menzogne per coprire le precedenti. Combinando thriller e commedia noir, "La verità e altre bugie" è un romanzo cinico e intelligente sul ruolo del caso nella vita, le relazioni tra uomo e donna e il rapporto tra fiction e realtà, che dà vita a un triangolo letterario, amoroso e criminale di cui sarà molto difficile scoprire l'intera verità

Para mi madre, yo lo era todo. Para mi padre, absolutamente nada. Para mi abuela, un recordatorio diario de amores perdidos hacía mucho tiempo. Pero yo sabía la verdad; en el fondo, siempre la supe.» Ava, pese a sus dudas, ya comprende ciertas ironías de la vida. Como por ejemplo, que si alguien te dice que no quiere hacerte daño, acabará por hacértelo. También percibe verdades más profundas y misteriosas: a pesar de que la gente no crea en la magia de los sentimientos, el amor siempre busca otra oportunidad. Y si lo dejas escapar, puede que tus descendientes sean víctimas de un antojo del destino. O incluso... de un maleficio. ¿Es ese el origen del extraño don que la acompaña desde que nació? Lo cierto es que, desde su bisabuela hasta su propia madre, todas las mujeres de su familia han tenido vidas complicadas. A través de sus voces y a lo largo de casi un siglo de historia, seguimos una estela de corazones rotos, deseos traicionados y ocasiones fugaces. Ava comparte un sueño con las mujeres que la han precedido: encontrar el amor verdadero. Tal vez ella sea la primera en poder conjurar la fatalidad y huir de las rejas del desamor.

Mysterious doors with lizard-head knobs. Talking stone statues. A crazy girl with a hatchet. Yes, Liv's dreams have been pretty weird lately. Especially the one where she's in a graveyard at night, watching four boys conduct dark magic rituals. The strangest part is that Liv recognizes the boys in her dream. They're classmates from her new school in London, the school where she's starting over because her mom has moved them to a new country (again). But what's really scaring Liv is that the dream boys seem to know things about her in real life, things they couldn't possibly know—unless they actually are in her dreams? Luckily, Liv never could resist a good mystery, and all four of those boys are pretty cute.... Kerstin Gier has a flair for blending fresh, irresistible combinations of comedy, romance and humor, even twisting a little horror into Dream a Little Dream, book one in her latest series, the Silver trilogy.

The second part of the family chronicle follows the transformation of Felicie Lavergne, the older daughter, during and before World War II. Once a spoiled girl, she must navigate a series of disappointments to discover the courage and strength inherited from her mother. The author confronts Felicie’s fate with the lives of her daughters, young women seeking their place in both family and life amidst a tumultuous era, often at the cost of many mistakes and hardships. The war physically and ideologically divides the extended family, scattering them to various locations and differing political stances. Dramatic twists reveal the full weight of the situation brought about by the Nazis. Felicie’s older daughter, Belle, a carefree girl focused solely on her acting career before the war, soon learns the harsh realities of Hitler’s conflict. Her family suffers the devastating consequences, and like her mother, Belle finds the strength to help her remaining family endure the chaos of war. Their shared bravery and desire to survive in the face of adversity are underscored by a strong sense of family and respect for traditions, values they hope to pass on to future generations.

Wilson y Jane llevan casados casi 30 años. Tienen tres hijos y tienen una vida tranquila y desahogada en Carolina del Norte. Desgraciadamente, es de este aniversario, el trigésimo, del que Wilson se olvida, lo que marca un punto de inflexión en su vida. Se da cuenta que la pasión y el romanticismo ya no tienen lugar en su matrimonio y teme que su mujer ya no lo quiera. Siendo un hombre metódico, decide embarcarse en un proyecto a un año vista, tiempo que, él prevé, le permitirá renovar el romanticismo en su matrimonio. Mientras todo esto sucede, Anna, la hija de Jane y Wilson, anuncia que se casará. El evento le dará a Wilson la excusa perfecta para llevar a buen puerto su plan para reconquistar a su esposa.

Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she's just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along. Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.

Como cualquier otro día, regresé pronto a casa al salir del instituto. Mi tía se había quedado sin sus dulces favoritos y me ofrecí para ir a la tienda y comprar más. Pero de camino empecé a sentir algo muy extraño: las piernas me temblaban y tuve una sensación rara en el estómago. De repente, la calle desapareció ante mis ojos. Poco después reapareció, pero muchas cosas eran diferentes. Había vuelto al pasado. Me llamo Gwen y soy la última viajera en el tiempo. Así empieza la aventura de mi vida...

There are a few things Jeremy Marsh was sure he’d never do: he’d never leave New York City; never give his heart away after barely surviving one failed marriage; and never become a parent. Now Jeremy is living in the tiny town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, engaged to Lexie Darnell, the love of his life, and anticipating the start of their family. But just as his life seems to be settling into a blissful pattern, a mysterious and disturbing e-mail sets off a chain of events that will change the course of this young couple’s relationship. How well do we really know the ones we love? How do we handle the inevitable doubts, fears concerning parenthood, and stumbling blocks that are sometimes placed in our way? Continuing the story of the young couple introduced in Sparks’s bestselling True Believer, this novel captures all the heartbreak, tension, romance and surprises of those who are newly wed. An astonishing tale about the love between a man and a woman and between a parent and a child, At First Sight is about endings that bring new beginnings . . . tragedies that lead to unexpected joy . . . and, most of all, the magic of everlasting love.

Davanti all'illuminato albero di Natale al Rockefeller Center di New York, Robert e Mara, innamorati, si promisero di incontrarsi ogni anno il 20 dicembre a Colonia. Un rituale che non hanno mai trascurato. Dopo molti anni, Robert spera che l'incontro sul Reno porti a qualcosa di più: desidera che Mara rimanga al suo fianco per sempre. Ma per la prima volta, Mara si fa attendere...

La vita della ventitreenne Elaine Dawson sembra un susseguirsi di delusioni e fallimenti. Per questo Elaine non resta troppo sorpresa quando, in una fredda giornata di gennaio del 2003, i suoi progetti vanno nuovamente in fumo: è in partenza per partecipare al matrimonio di un'amica a Gibilterra, e tutti i voli da Heathrow vengono cancellati a causa della nebbia. Ma forse questa volta succederà qualcosa di inaspettato che darà una svolta alla sua vita: un affascinante sconosciuto le offre di andare a pernottare a casa sua, vicino all'aeroporto, invece di accamparsi nella squallida sala d'attesa fino al giorno dopo. Elaine accetta. Da quel momento nessuno la rivedrà più. Cinque anni dopo, l'amica e giornalista Rosanna Hamilton si occupa del suo caso nell'ambito di una serie di articoli su persone scomparse senza lasciare traccia. Al suo fianco l'avvocato Mare Reeve: l'uomo che all'epoca ospitò Elaine. Sebbene gli inquirenti non avessero mai pronunciato accuse nei suoi confronti, il sospetto era stato sufficiente a rovinargli carriera e vita privata. Improvvisamente spuntano degli indizi che Elaine sia ancora viva. A Rosanna e Mare non resta che seguire questa traccia, ignari dei pericoli che li attendono...

Is there really such a thing as a good luck charm? Ex-soldier Logan Thibault thinks he just might have found one. Haunted by memories of the friends he lost in Iraq, Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him, a picture of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe. Even though he knows nothing about this woman, he hopes she might hold the key to his destiny. Resolving to find her, Logan embarks on a journey of startling discovery. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over and threatens anyone who gets too close to her. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place . . .

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy; of sacrifice and forgiveness -- a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it. At forty-five, Adrienne Willis must rethink her entire life when her husband abandons her for a younger woman. Reeling with heartache and in search of a respite, she flees to the small coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. But when a major storm starts moving in, it appears that Adrienne's perfect getaway will be ruined -- until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At fifty-four, Paul has just sold his medical practice and come to Rodanthe to escape his own shattered past. Now, with the storm closing in, two wounded people will turn to each other for comfort -- and in one weekend set in motion feelings that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives.Did You Know?---The main characters' names were Christmas presents to Nicholas's in-laws (Paul and Adrienne)?This was Nicholas's first book to debut at #1?

È sera e Winchell Bear, giocatore di poker professionista, si trova nel suo ranch conquistato anni addietro con una partita a carte. Nello stesso istante, poco lontano, l'indiano comanche Peter Long Grass avvista un uomo che furtivamente si dirige verso il ranch dell'amico e decide di seguirlo per capirne le intenzioni. Il suo pensiero va immediatamente all'amata Sonia, la governante di Winchell divenuta sua segreta amante, che vive in un cottage nella proprietà del ranch e nell'oscurità della notte fa da tramite per un traffico di contrabbando con il Messico, nella speranza di guadagnare i soldi necessari per rivedere il figlio abbandonato alla nascita. È proprio l'amore che nuitre nei suoi confronti a dare a Peter la forza necessaria a proteggerla da quello che di lì a poco accadrà.

La vida de Miles Ryan se desmoronó cuando su esposa, Missy, fue asesinada en un atropello hace dos años. Como deputy en New Bern, Carolina del Norte, no solo llora su pérdida, sino que también busca justicia contra el conductor desconocido. Su mundo cambia al conocer a Sarah Andrews, la maestra de segundo grado de Jonah, quien se ha mudado de Baltimore tras un difícil divorcio. Sensible al dolor de Jonah y Miles, Sarah se conecta con ellos de manera cautelosa. A medida que comparten risas y comienzan a enamorarse, permanecen ajenos a un impactante secreto que entrelaza sus vidas. Esta revelación desafiará sus creencias y los llevará a una elección desgarradora que alterará sus futuros. La narrativa captura los giros amargos de la vida y los momentos dulces, ofreciendo un mensaje afirmativo sobre las imperfecciones humanas, los errores que cometemos y la alegría que se encuentra en el amor. El autor transmite esto con intensidad luminosa, destacando el poder transformador de la conexión y la resiliencia del espíritu humano.

Sixteen years after Robert Kincaid and Francesca Johnson have agreed that their swift, passionate and deep love affair must end, they are still thinking of each other. Robert has never married, but continued his nomadic life as a photographer. He feels it is time to re-visit Roseman Bridge just to lay to rest his lingering love - not to SEE her as he doesn't wish to disturb the life she chose when she decided to stay with her husband and children. Francesca's husband has recently died and the children long left home. She takes her daily walk to Roseman and sees the back of a Landrover leaving - her heart stops for a second as she FEELS it was Robert. But he's gone. Meanwhile, teenager Carlisle feels it is time he looked for his biological father. His mother has never made a secret of the fact he was the result of a one-night stand. From the few details he has he tracks down Robert and introduces himself. Startled, but quite happy to have been a father, they have a few days to get to know each other - before Robert dies of a heart attack. Francesca receives a letter informing her of his death...

Viktor Larenz has withdrawn to an isolated island in order to deal with the disappearance of his daughter. His seclusion is interrupted when he is visited by an author who suffers from a form of schizophrenia which means all her characters become real to her - and, in her last novel, she wrote about a girl who vanishes without trace.

Julie Barenson es, a sus veintinueve años, demasiado joven para olvidarse del amor. Su esposo murió en un trágico accidente hace cuatro años y ella sigue recordándole, aunque siente que por fin ha llegado el momento de rehacer su vida. Si bien escoger entre Richard y Mike no ha sido fácil, la decisión ha devuelto a Julie momentos de felicidad que sólo se verán eclipsados por el tormento de los celos.

Nicholas Sparks regresa ahora con la historia de amor de John y Savannah. El es un soldado, y en uno de sus permisos de enamora de Savannah Linn Curtis, y poco a poco comienzan una relacion que luego se ve plagada de encuentros y desencuentros, hasta que el recibe la esperada carta en que con el Querido Johm, Savannah comienza a contarle que ha sido de su vida y todas las cosas que han cambiado entre ellos y por que.

Quarant'anni: un'età in cui le donne credono di aver perso anche l'ultimo treno. Non è così per le tre protagoniste, che si preparano invece ad affrontare una serie di eccitanti novità. Sara, mamma divorziata, sperimenta il brivido di un nuovo fidanzato e di una nuova carriera in tv. L'amica Kate, dermatologa di grido, ha intrecciato una relazione adulterina con un magnate dotato persino di aereo personale. Nel frattempo Berni, incinta di due gemelli, si accinge ad abbandonare il lavoro di talent scout televisiva per dedicarsi alla professione di mamma. Cambiamenti importanti, non sempre facili da gestire: ma Sara, Kate e Berni ce la faranno, infischiandosene delle rughe, grazie all'amicizia e alla complicità che le lega.

In January 2003 Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. An adventure by any measure, this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, by their early thirties, were the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, the story of their family slowly unfolds. Just before Nicholas' marriage he and Micah lost their mother in a horseriding accident; a week short of Nicholas' triumphant debut as a novelist with THE NOTEBOOK, the brothers lost their father to a car crash, and just a few short years later they were forced to say goodbye to their sister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 36. Against the backdrop of the main wonders of the world the brothers come together to heal the wounds of this tragic legacy and maintain their determination to live life to its fullest.

In un elegante quartiere di New York, Jess, una quarantenne single, si destreggia tra una vivace figlia e la raccolta fondi per beneficenza. Il suo passato è segnato da un marito dongiovanni di cui è forse ancora innamorata, mentre il presente è costellato da appuntamenti al buio organizzati dall’amica Lucy, produttrice televisiva e fanatica della bellezza. Lucy, contrariamente a Jess, è appassionata di botulino e di diete stravaganti, e ha recentemente deciso di concedersi un amante, nonostante un marito devoto e tre figli. Jess, inorridita, cerca di mettere in guardia l’amica, ma Lucy è troppo presa da shopping e incontri segreti. Quando il suo ex marito riemerge nella sua vita, Jess si trova coinvolta in un'ondata di romanticismo. Tra flirt, gare di cucina e ricevimenti eccentrici, le due amiche affrontano la crisi della mezza età, scoprendo che l’amore è più gratificante di un lifting. La loro amicizia rimane un faro di stabilità, mentre navigano tra le sfide e le follie della vita. Spiritoso e ironico, il racconto esplora il culto della bellezza e la giovinezza artificiale, offrendo una satira pungente sulla società dei consumi.

Liza Dalby tenía veinticinco años cuando decidió que la mejor manera de completar su tesis sobre el mundo de las geishas sería un viaje a Oriente, para observar muy de cerca los usos y las costumbres de estas mujeres exóticas y fascinantes. Lo que quizá no sospechaba entonces es que su viaje a Japón y sus ganas de saber la convertirían en la primera mujer extranjera que trabajaría como geisha en Kioto. Lo que empezó siendo el objeto de un estudio académico pronto se convirtió en una experiencia inolvidable, y la mirada pretendidamente neutra tropezó con sensaciones y sentimientos nuevos. La convivencia diaria con su maestra y con las demás compañeras le mostró formas insólitas de entender el juego de la seducción, que tiene sus secretos guardados en los pliegues de seda de un kimono y en la sonrisa enigmática que se dibuja sobre un rostro de mujer. Ese universo cerrado, rico en detalles y matices que suelen pasar desapercibidos a los ojos del viajero, se abrió ante el gesto respetuoso de Liza Dalby, que durante un año miró, preguntó y escuchó, sin querer juzgar ni criticar. El fruto de esta aventura vital está condensado en Geisha, un libro que nos permite oír la voz de lo desconocido.

Ayse is geboren in 1981 in Berlijn. Haar ouders behoren tot de Jezidi's, een streng religieuze Koerdische bevolkingsgroep in Turkije. Op haar twaalfde is Ayse voorbestemd om met haar neef Hassan te trouwen. Na de middelbare school volgt ze een opleiding tot verpleegkundige waar Ayse Oliver leert kennen. Vlak voor haar geplande huwelijk met Hassan ziet Ayse maar één uitweg: vluchten.

After spending years in prison for a crime she did not commit, Rachel Wade accepts the proposal of cynical Sebastian Verlaine, Viscount D'Aubrey, who offers her parole in exchange for becoming his mistress. Original.

Can you resist the depths of the human heart? It is 1958 and seventeen-year-old Landon is revelling in his youth: dating girls and even claiming to have been in love. He is a world apart from shy, reclusive Jamie Sullivan, a Baptist's daughter who carries a bible with her school books, cares for her widowed father and volunteers at the orphanage. But fate will intervene. Forced to partner up at the school dance, Landon and Jamie embark on a journey of earth-shattering love and agonising loss far beyond their years. In the months that follow, Landon discovers the true depths of the human heart, and takes a decision that is so stunning it will lead him irrevocably down the road to manhood . . .

Story is set to the backdrop of 1950's Malaya, at the height of communist guerilla activity. A married chinese women, Mei Kwei falls in love with a priest who saves the wowen caught with Mei's husband from public embarressment.

Stepping Stone Book/A to Z Mysteries Series #13.

The world of Japanese geisha culture has long commanded worldwide interest and fascination. A document of this culture, as well as an exercise in erotic tradition, the "pillow book," was first used during Japan's Kamakura period (1192–1333). It then developed into a wider range of boudoir literature. Others became illustrated portfolios, or shunga, traditional Japanese erotic art that recalls great eighteenth-century masters such as Hokusai and Utamaro, as well as today's popular Manga comics. These pillow books were used by courtesans and geishas to aid sexual exploration, and throughout history also became a cultural guide to the world of the geisha, describing training, dress, makeup, and style, both public and private. This book brings the world of the geisha to us in glorious vibrancy through its topics of the history of the geisha tradition, the rigors of the geisha apprenticeship, the significance of the kimono, and the meticulous care of the daily routine and cosmetics; the perfection of skills of ceremony, dance, and music, and the significance of misuage—loss of virginity—and the role of the danna, or patron. Filled with the facts of formal tradition and ritual along with erotic symbolism makes Geisha Secrets a must for aficionados of classic erotica and for anyone else who wishes to preserve the rapidly vanishing world of the geisha.

Ethan Brown is a gentleman rancher - a lawyer who is as comfortable amongst his books as he is at ease in the company of cowboys. Engaged to the daughter of the wealthiest landowner in the county, he is within reach of the life he has worked so hard to achieve. Annette Zeldin enters Ethan's life when she returns from Europe to settle her mother's estate. A concert violinist, she feels every inch the outsider and clings to her young daughter, her lifeline. The time Annette spends with Ethan in his office offers her moments of comfort and communion, and before long, both must acknowledge the passion growing between them. Annette and Ethan begin a clandestine affair that promises (or threatens) to change their lives - but it is soon to be torn apart by tragedy...

The Bondmaid tells the moving story of Han, sold, aged 4 as a bondmaid into the house of Wu, where she forms a close bond with the young heir as she struggles against the forces of trdition and tyranny using the transforming power of love, resulting in a terrifying climax.