Verlag: Bu Classics Books
Desperate circumstances lead a spirited young woman into a marriage of convenience with a mysterious tramp, only to discover that her ragged husband hides a noble secret and a perilous past.
Evelyn Reed has been prepared for one purpose: to become the Hollow Bride. In a world held together by the fragile Veil Accord, a royal union is the only thread keeping the mortal and fae realms from tearing apart. When Evelyn arrives at the terrifying Thorn-Crowned Court, she brings neither the tears nor the terror the immortal beings expect. Instead, she offers only chilling serenity. Stepping out of the human kingdoms and into a hidden dominion of frost, shadow, and living bramble, Evelyn must face her new reality. The enchanted gates of thorn test her, and a breathtaking, unsettling court waits in absolute silence to see if she will break. But Evelyn is not like other mortal offerings. She feels the bone-deep cold and sees the monstrous beauty of the fae, yet she refuses to flinch. Immerse yourself in a dark, atmospheric fantasy where a deadly treaty demands a bride, and the bride refuses to tremble.Zum Buch
“Delicious…I defy you to stop reading The Christmas Guest once you begin.” — New York Times Book Review New York Times bestselling author Peter Swanson pens a spectacularly spine-chilling novella in which an American art student in London is invited to join a classmate for the holidays at Starvewood Hall, her family’s Cotswold manor house. But behind the holly and pine boughs, secrets are about to unravel, revealing this seemingly charming English village’s grim history. Ashley Smith, an American art student in London for her junior year, was planning on spending Christmas alone, but a last-minute invitation from fellow student Emma Chapman brings her to Starvewood Hall, country residence of the Chapman family. The Cotswold manor house, festooned in pine boughs and crammed with guests for Christmas week, is a dream come true for Ashley. She is mesmerized by the cozy, firelit house, the large family, and the charming village of Clevemoor, but also by Adam Chapman, Emma’s aloof and handsome brother. But Adam is being investigated by the local police over the recent brutal slaying of a girl from the village, and there is a mysterious stranger who haunts the woodland path between Starvewood Hall and the local pub. Ashley begins to wonder what kind of story she is actually inhabiting. Is she in a grand romance? A gothic tale? Or has she wandered into something far more sinister and terrifying than she’d ever imagined? Over thirty years later the events of that horrific week are revisited, along with a diary from that time. What began in a small English village in 1989 reaches its ghostly conclusion in modern-day New York, many Christmas seasons later.A cozy holiday read Perfect for fans of winter mysteriesA delightful Christmas giftZum Buch
When science and secrets collide, where cures can kill, and the best intentions lead to deadly peril Determined to avoid an arranged marriage, Lady Olivia stowed away inside a dirigible. Only to find herself imprisoned in a castle with no hope of rescue. So much for proving herself a worthy spy. Worse, survival hinges upon feigning marriage to the suspected double agent she was tailing—the handsome scientist Lord Rathsburn. A mad count has kidnapped Rathsburn’s sister, and demands as the price of her freedom Rathsburn’s greatest invention: a bone-hardening technology to transform the count’s guardsmen into invincible soldiers. Neither can trust the other. But their lives depend on working together: to keep their captors off-balance long enough to perfect Rathsburn’s technology, free his sister, escape the clutches of the count and—most of all—to keep this groundbreaking research out of enemy hands. STEP INTO THE ELEMENTAL WEB! Steampunk adventure wrapped around a romance and threaded with biotechnology. Join USA Today bestselling author, Anne Renwick, as she takes you back into an alternate past. ELEMENTAL WEB CHRONICLES: The Golden Spider, The Silver Skull, The Iron Fin, Venomous Secrets ELEMENTAL WEB TALES: A Trace of Copper, In Pursuit of Dragons, A Reflection of Shadows, A Snowflake at Midnight, A Ghost in Amber, A Whisper of Bone, Flight of the Scarab ELEMENTAL WEB STORIES: The Tin Rose, Kraken and Canals, Rust and Steam For fans of steampunk and gaslamp fantasy romance, this is a STEAMY romance with a guaranteed happily ever after for women in STEM and the men who are their match.Zum Buch
**Part 2**Bad boys have never been my thing.I’ve seen firsthand the kind of devastation they can cause. That’s why I go for safe.Predictable.Guys who will take whatever I’m willing to give.That way, I always have the upper hand, ensuring that my heart remains unscathed.There is only one problem.None of those men have ever made my heart beat faster, or made me feel out of control.That is, until him.I live by one rule. Treat others the same way they treat me. So, if Sylar treats me as though I’m his world, does it matter that technically he is not a good man? He’s good to me. He’s good for me.At least that’s what I’m gambling on.With the one thing I swore I’d never risk.My heart.Zum Buch
Hard-boiled 1920s private detective Buck Baxter isn’t interested in falling in love… that is until his latest mystery leads him straight into the arms of playboy Holden Hart. But what will Buck end up breaking first—a seemingly unsolvable case or his own heart?Welcome to Wilde City, 1924—a crane on top of every skyscraper, a party in every club, a romance on every dance floor, a shooting every night, a broken heart on every street corner and a dirty secret behind every window with the curtain drawn. It’s the kinda town that keeps Buck Baxter, private detective, in business. For despite his fondness for a cold gin and a pipe stuffed with cannabis, Buck is the best gumshoe in Wilde City. Why? Because he has rules: never make friends, never make enemies, and never ever fall in love.That is until the day that playboy nightclub owner Holden Hart swings into town. He’s suave, he’s charming, he’s chivalrous… and he’s exactly the kinda man that Buck will break all the rules for. From the romance of the Rainbow Palace atop the Wilde City Tower, to the dazzling debauchery of the gentlemen’s parlor The Velvet Viper—from the history surrounding the sinister convent on the hill better known as Hell’s Bells, to the lantern-lit opium barge, The Peking Empress, run by the mystical Madame Chang—could Buck be about to unravel the greatest mystery of them all... The mystery of love?Buck Baxter, Love Detectiveis the first adventure in the Buck Baxter Mysteries. It is a campy, noir, 30k-word detective story featuring a tough and troubled leading man, a heartthrob love interest with secrets of his own and a hilarious cast of supporting characters. Enter a world of prohibition, gangsters, speakeasies, jazz clubs, star-crossed romance, brooding heroes and a mystery with a twist.Zum Buch
An emotional novel about finding the courage to follow your heart, always having hope, and the magic of falling in love as the snow falls, from top 10 Bestselling author, Jo Bartlett. A secret love… As winter descends on the coastal town of Port Agnes, midwife Toni Samuels’ mood is as dark as the winter clouds that roll in. Toni loves her job as a midwife, but her private life is falling apart. Because Toni is keeping a secret– a relationship with fellow male midwife Bobby that no one can ever know about. A damaged hope… Kind and gorgeous, Bobby is a huge hit at the midwifery centre, but he’s tired of keeping his feelings for Toni a secret – of always coming second best. He knows that Toni’s past is painful, but unless she can be open with her feelings for him, he’s prepared to walk away from their love. Can love find a way? Toni loves Bobby and wishes things could be different between them. But torn between her past and a future with him, everything seems hopeless. Until fate hands Toni one last chance… Now Toni’s secret wish is in her hands…if only she can be brave enough to take a chance and make her dreams come true. An uplifting and escapist read, perfect for fans of Christie Barlow, Jessica Redland and Holly Martin! Praise for Jo Bartlett: 'I love second chance stories. I love returning home stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett and a cracking start to what promises to be a fabulous series' Jessica Redland 'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism' Helen J Rolfe 'I was really touched by this story that made me laugh, cry and everything in between as I escaped into their world' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I've read all the books in the Cornish Midwife Series so far and they are such a delight' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Has you laughing & crying, sometimes at the same time, beautifully written story with heart felt moments, a big hug in a book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewZum Buch
