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Princess Martina Parisier hates the lavish royal parties with their boring guests, having to behave like a lady for hours on end. But this year’s ball will be a masquerade. Everyone there will be in costume, so at least she can hide in plain sight. So when a dashing masked man captures her under the mistletoe and gives her a toe-curling kiss then leaves her with a single red rose, she has no idea who he is. Now the mysterious stranger is sending her a red rose each day in a countdown of his own.

All is set to change for Alice and Sam as they expect their first child together. Just how they are going to fit themselves, their baby, and Sam’s daughter Sophie into their little two-bed cottage is a mystery, but Alice is determined not to get stressed out. Her focus is on best friend Julie, who is trying unsuccessfully for a baby, and on Sophie, who is torn between staying in Cornwall with Sam, or moving to Devon with her mum. Then there are Alice’s parents, who don’t seem happy with their own move to Cornwall, and Jonathan, who also appears to be falling out of love.

The scene is set for the perfect summer. Business is booming. The weather couldn’t be better. Best of all, Sam is coming back to Cornwall. For good. A storm is brewing, however. It seems that somebody, somewhere, has it in for Alice, although it is not clear who, or why. As Julie tries to help her friend, she finds her own thoughts turning progressively towards motherhood. Sam, meanwhile, has the pressure of a new job, as well as a stressed-out girlfriend and a teenage daughter to contend with.

Elizabeth Percival is sweet. Professionally. She left behind a life of stifling luxury to work in Cadwell’s chocolate shop. After more than a decade, she’s itching to take over. She’s not about to let some broad-shouldered brawler mess it up. Even if he does have shoulders to die for. Sidney Chance isn’t an enforcer...anymore. After a decade of smacking heads together in the name of the Chance Brothers, he’s lieutenant to the city’s most powerful family, but he’s not sure what to do with himself.

Two years into her new life in Cornwall, and while Alice Griffiths’ own romantic hopes have been dashed, it appears that whichever way she looks, her friends are getting hitched. A handsome stranger at Bea’s wedding could well change Alice’s fortunes but she may be better off ploughing her energies into her working life. While each season brings a new wedding, the months leading up to Christmas, and David and Martin's big day, become about taking risks for Alice. Should she leave the safety of the Sail Loft Hotel?

Alice is finding her feet managing the Sail Loft Hotel when Sam is presented with an offer he can’t refuse. The bad news is, if he says yes, he will have to leave Cornwall. Sam’s visits home see him split in his loyalties between his daughter Sophie, and spending time with Alice. Sophie’s mother, Kate, seems to be doing her best to make things difficult.

Still recovering from a toxic relationship, Alice realizes she has allowed life to become too predictable, while Julie has just ended things with the man she was due to marry. The two friends decide to throw caution to the wind, coming back to Cornwall, where they spent a long, happy summer before life got serious. As they return to the same small flat in the center of town, and seasonal jobs at the Sail Loft Hotel, Alice harbors both hopes and fears of finding Sam, while Julie is determined to enjoy the freedom she’s been missing.

Jessica Farrington fell in love with Lord Ashley Sinclair the moment they were reacquainted. She only wishes that he actually felt the same desire for her as she does for him. Jessica soon finds that she must leave London when a letter arrives, informing her of her father’s assassination attempt in Vienna. Her best friends join her on her journey, and she realizes that Ashley will be along as well. She is secretly thrilled, for it will afford her more time in his company. Enter Lord Knight, a handsome and romantic masked Romeo, who takes Jessica’s breath away.

Tony never asked to be a vampire. He didn't even know they existed, until he interrupted the wrong man. Eden has always avoided turning anyone, but there was something about Tony that made her do it. But now, she has to face the consequences of her actions that night. And adding a new vampire into the mix, doesn't make that any easier.

When charity spokeswoman, Dana, needs a last minute photographer, the last person she expects to turn up is her mate. But the moment he arrives, something changes within her. Luke has always been able to control his magic. But now it's interfering in just about everything he does. If only he could keep it away from the enchanting tiger shifter it seems to have taken a liking to....

Escape into a fictional land of royals, where the men are filthy rich, hot as Hades, and accustomed to possessing any woman they choose.

David Alexander Cole, the earl of Whitborne, is tired of his life as an agent, but when he meets an enchanting young miss with an unusual request, he finds he cannot help but be intrigued. Miss Joanna Deville enters his life like a whirlwind, and he finds himself hard-pressed not to help her in her quest for love but soon finds himself entangled in a love triangle.

In this subject guide, psychologist Dr. Jerry Kennard provides a concise and informal introduction to panic attacks, panic disorder, and the management of panic. The guide is for people who want something more than a leaflet or a webpage, but less than a formal textbook. There was a time when the study of the human condition and mental health specifically was confined largely to students of psychology, medicine or nursing, or those involved in social care or health-related occupations.

Isaiah emerged from the razor gangs of Birmingham as head of the notorious Chance Brothers Limited Company. Every victory is a new responsibility. Isaiah can’t be any less than perfect to keep the peace. He has no time for distractions, especially not his newest employee. Brighid just wants to keep her head down and do her job. She’s been working as Arthur Bell for nearly a decade, and she’s been gone from Birmingham nearly that long. But her work is shoeing horses, and Chance Brothers have the largest stable this side of Cheapside.

Ellen Montgomery wants nothing more than to live her life on her terms. However when her father catches her riding his favorite stallion astride and in her brothers breeches no less, he decides to send Ellen to Paris for some much-needed polish before the London season. Ellen is soon fascinated with the Lords she meets, but only one makes her blood burn in more ways than one! Christopher Fairfax, the new earl of Durham, has sworn off women; they are nothing but trouble. But he soon finds himself intrigued by his best friend’s younger sister.

A blind duke robbed of his dignity saved by a simple maid. An embittered earl swept from his feet by the nanny of his forsaken child. A lord laid low lifted from despair by the miracle of love. Spies, lies, and disguise as a captain uncovers the true love his heart has been longing for along. Four wonderfully unexpected regency stories in one delightful collection for the very first time.

Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, is an example of a mood disorder and involves two extremes of mood - depression and mania. It affects men and women equally, and symptoms usually appear in 15-25 year olds. This short introduction is designed to answer your most pressing questions about the nature of bipolar disorder, its diagnosis, treatment, and self-help options.

Miss Erin Lambart has spent her life in Ireland, and now, her mother wants her to meet and marry a nice English gentleman, all before the May Day celebration. Erin soon finds the insipid conversations and fashionably late nights tiring and wishes she could find a gentleman who enjoys talking to her and is not put off by her bluestocking ways.

Lady Madeline Ryder wants an exciting life with a handsome, enticing pirate king. Her aunt and her father, however, have very different plans for her. They have given her until Valentine’s Day to become engaged to their idea of the perfect man. Madeline is resigned to meekly do as she is told, until a chance meeting on the street has her stumbling into the arms of Lord Samuel Powell, Duke of Wiltshire. One look in his mischievous, twinkling blue eyes, and Madeline is ready to fight for what she wants: true love.

A delightful children’s book for choosing their first puppy! Picking your new member of the family can be an exciting time - but how do you know which dog is right for you? And how do you take care of your new puppy? Designed for children of all ages, this book uses a combination of a fun story mixed with practical advice for choosing the right puppy. Kids will learn about the different kinds of dog, how to bond with their new friend, and a whole ton of fun games that their puppy will enjoy!