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The British government is being blackmailed by criminals who got their hands on a quantity of plutonium left over from the Cold War. There is only one man who knows their identity and can prevent a disaster, but he is on the run for a murder he didn’t commit and has no intention of being found. As the authorities attempt to track him down, the clock is ticking, and they are running out of time. They pin their hopes on the fact that a bunch of amateurs won’t have nuclear technology and the worst they will manage is a dirty bomb.

Skilled in the art of flirtation, Edgar is not without his charms, and Penelope is attracted to him against her better judgment. Initially, as Penelope grows into her own in the burgeoning women’s suffrage movement, Edgar exerts pressure, promising to use his power and access to help her advance. But can he be trusted, or are his words part of an elaborate mind game played between him and his wife? During an age where a woman’s reputation is her most valuable possession, Penelope must decide whether to compromise her principles for love, lust, and the allure of an easier life.

Edith was born into a different world. But her rebellious nature brought her to the seedy glamour of the music hall, where she plays the piano by night. Oliver is an illusionist of moderate repute. But he is a man of ambition. He wants to tour the world, to pioneer groundbreaking illusions. History and fate have other ideas. When Edith and Oliver meet, they fall headlong in love. But their children arrive as the world begins to change, as cinemas crowd the high street and the draw of the music hall wanes.

The Christmas holidays arrive on Bessie's magical mountain. Little did Bessie know that today, when the 10-o'clock train rolls to a stop at the summit of the snow-covered mountain, Matthew, a handsome stranger, will climb down from the coach car and enter her world.

Bessie was born in Saltillo, Mexico, the daughter of American Consul Lynn Franklin and heiress Butler Brayne Thornton Robinson Franklin, whose family home, Fall Hill in Virginia, was deeded to her family by King George in the late 1600s. Bessie was raised in countries across the globe, always coming home to Fall Hill and her family heritage. A sophisticated, adventurous, and energetic woman of incredible depth, quality, and class, Bessie Turk is now in her 87th year.

America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally important holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving - came to be what they are today, seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture.

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File your taxes on a postcard? Impossible! Guess again, says Steve Forbes, in his important new audiobook Flat Tax Revolution. In fact, countries around the world have freed their taxpayers to do just that - and we can, too, with a simple flat tax that will slash tax rates, spur economic growth, and put the IRS out of business

Are you planning on forex trading in the near future? If so, pay attention! There's finally a new, breakthrough audiobook created just for people like you! And, if you really want to have the most successful, forex trading career that will bring a smile to your face, then this audiobook is definitely for you! This audiobook covers everything there is to know about forex trading. In fact, some people have called it the "Forex Trading Manual"!

Ghost Moth will transport you to two hot summers, 20 years apart. Northern Ireland, 1949. Katherine must choose between George Bedford - solid, reliable, devoted George - and Tom McKinley, who makes her feel alive. The reverberations of that summer - of the passions that were spilled, the lies that were told and the bargains that were made - still clamour to be heard in 1969. Northern Ireland has become a tinderbox but tragedy also lurks closer to home.

A collection of four lesbian stories... 'Toy Story' - a seemingly innocent invitation to hang out after work led the two girls to something far more erotic....'Come Dressed Up' - she loved underwear, but arriving at the lingerie store early and being mistaken for staff was just the beginning of the adventure....'Siren' - on holiday, she couldn't keep her eyes off the yacht in the harbour, and the beautiful and enigmatic woman aboard....

A collection of five mixed and varied erotic short stories, including 'The Florist' by Eva Hore. Melissa is determined to have her way with John the hunky Florist. With a plan in mind, she arrives late one evening to pursue her intention. As Melissa embarks on her seductive task, events take a very sudden and unexpected twist.

A collection of five erotic stories with mixed and varied themes. Scrapbook Pages by Sommer Marsden. Pictures of an abandoned wooden shack with its door hanging at an angle, a field of sea oats, and a flight of rickety white weathered steps, might just been seen as being artistic. But these are Jill’s favourites because of the intimate memories that it holds for her. Some pictures are worth more than a thousand words!

Includes: 'Birthday Blues' by Judith Roycroft: Amber's friend Nikki had promised her a birthday present which would be delivered to her door.... 'Two of a Kind' by J. Manx: Cathy is unsure of what to expect when she applies for a job. Her daughter has started school, and Cathy is divorced. 'Bathing Minerva' by Jeremy Edwards: Gary enjoys a lunch meeting with two female co-workers in a Japanese restaurant.

A collection of four varied spanking stories. Victoria’s Secret by Virginia Beech. Victoria’s Academy aims to prepare young women for life as a spinster governess, but the lessons the girls are learning have more to do with the erotic arts than academic achievement. When Guinevere and Alysha are discovered pleasuring each other in the stables, they expect to be caned and expelled. Instead, they are about to learn what ‘Victoria’s secret’ really means. Lollycocks, Glory Holes And Bears! Oh My! by Astarte.

A collection of five erotic stories with mixed submission and domination themes from Xcite Books, winners of ETO Best Erotic Book Brand 2010 and 2011. A collection of five erotic stories with mixed submission and domination themes. Personal Trainer by K D Grace.

A collection of four erotic stories with mixed and varied themes, including 'Fur-Lined Rut': Allie and Rob are gradually turning their home into a love nest, creating an environment where sex is frequent and inventive. With Rob tied to a chair, helpless and excited, Allie is free to select the contents of their toy box she knows will give them both a night of exquisite pleasure.

A collection of five erotic stories with mixed and varied themes. The Wardrobe Mistress by Joe Manx. She thinks she’s simply visiting her much-loved Aunt Polly to pick up some items of furniture before Polly emigrates to Australia. What she doesn’t expect is for her aunt to offer her advice on keeping her relationship hot and spicy. With Polly’s aid, she learns the secrets of dressing for pleasure, and armed with a “sexy equestrian” outfit, she sets out to give husband Matthew the ride of his life.

A collection of five erotic short stories with mixed and varied themes. Art of Seduction - Gina Martinelli. The French Revolution was a time of change in more ways than one for Angelique when she, the daughter of a wanted aristocrat, is captured by the ruthless Adrien Laroche who offers her a proposal she cannot refuse. Pubslut – Emily Dubberley. When his wife confesses to having an affair Andy knows that she really needs to be punished, starting right there in their local pub.

A collection of erotic short stories, offering a fresh focus on erotic writing for women. Whatever your pleasure, you'll love what you hear in this series of Xcite books.