Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books
Two children and an old sailor are swept away by a magical umbrella to a kingdom floating high above the clouds. They find themselves caught in a bitter conflict between the Blue and Pink lands of the sky. This whimsical adventure explores themes of loyalty and leadership in a world where the impossible becomes reality.
A scandal cost antiquarian book hunter James Winter everything that mattered to him. Now the rich and unscrupulous Mr. Stephanopoulos has a proposition. A previously unpublished Christmas book by Charles Dickens has turned up in the hands of an English chemistry professor by the name of Sedgwick Crisparkle. Mr. S. wants James to get that book for him--at any price. Three years ago, a scandal cost antiquarian book hunter James Winter everything that mattered to him: his job, his lover, and his self-respect. But now the rich and unscrupulous Mr. Stephanopoulos has a proposition. A previously unpublished Christmas book by Charles Dickens has turned up in the hands of an English chemistry professor by the name of Sedgwick Crisparkle. Mr. S. wants that book at any price -- and he needs James to get it for him. There's just one catch. James can't tell the nutty professor who the buyer is. Actually, two catches because the nutty Professor Crisparkle turns out to be totally gorgeous -- and on the prowl. Faster than you can say "Old Saint Nick," James is mixing business with pleasure -- and in real danger of forgetting that this is just a holiday romance.Voir livre
Follow the men of the Morelli Family as they meet their matches in this dark mafia romance series. The Dark City Collection Volume 1 contains the following Morelli Family titles: Married to the Mobster: Ruthless Luca D'Amato lives for power. But his latest assignment—to kill a rival Family's heir—leads him back to the one man he's never forgotten. Forced to take Finch Donovan as his husband instead of his victim, Luca finds keeping his fiery lover alive much harder than he expected. Beloved by the Boss: Luca D’Amato might be the new Morelli Family Boss, but that just means there's an even bigger target on his back now—and on his beloved husband's back, too. With danger lurking so close, will Luca be able to keep Finch safe from all their enemies? Heist of the Heart: Hudson Taylor loathes Gio Carlucci, but when he's set up for a crime he didn't commit, Gio might be his only chance to make it through New Year's Eve alive. Enticed by the Enemy: Baxter Flynn is an FBI profiler. Angelo Messina is the Morelli Family Underboss. But they're on the run together, accused of crimes they didn’t commit. Angelo needs to focus on solving the case, but something about the much younger Bax sets his blood on fire. Bax says he wants to clear the Morelli Family's name, but can Angelo really trust the enemy?Voir livre
Keep an eye on Ren, they said. Just for tonight, they said. Next thing you know, I'm babysitting three-hundred succulents and Ren is making himself at home in my space. Not only do I welcome his company, I crave it. And that little doubt I had about my sexuality? Obliterated in a few short months. The problem? How to show Ren I want to be more than just his friend. The plan? Convince him to be my roommate for Christmas and hope he'll stay forever. The Christmas Roommate is a standalone Christmas short story set in Ana’s new world of the Spencer brothers. Expect lots of pining from two guys who secretly love each other, an adorable puppy, and the biggest collection of succulents in the history of romance.Voir livre
Toby thinks he's irritating. I think he's a breath of fresh air. Toby's family has made sure he knows what a screw-up he is at every turn. Too fidgety, too touchy, just too much. He's given up hope of finding what he wants in search of the only kind of Daddy he thinks will be able to tolerate him, a patient one. Daddy Samuel is a patient man, but that has nothing to do with why he wants his daughter's closest friend as his own. To him, Toby's quirks are part of his charm. Will he be able to convince the younger man how brave he is facing the world as his true self regardless of the negative voices in his head telling him he's broken? Welcome back to The Tap Tavern where there's booty-shaking in the kitchen, cuddling on the couch, and sometimes a boy just needs a little help to get out of his head. Contains mature themes.Voir livre
The world burns. Damian Traynor leaves home for the first time, hoping to escape grief by throwing himself into his art. Not long after he departs, disaster falls upon his home. From a distance, he watches as friends, family, and history disappear in flames. Worst of all, he believes himself responsible. Now, the only hope to fix everything is the brass machine. Stuck in a strange land, Damian encounters the demon Gokko, who bends his will and alters his life's trajectory. With the demon's unique powers, he makes it his mission to kill the Yokai, siphon their magic, and force the brass machine into submission. In another place and time, Kitsune and Myobu celebrate their reunion. Plans are disrupted when the brass machine alters their path. Together, they learn the story of Tsukumogami, relive past traumas, and discover the truth of Kitsune's father, King Oni. The pieces of history fall into place, and Kitsune and Myobu find themselves hurtling on a collision course with Damian and Gokko. As past and present intertwine, the evil plaguing Kitsunetsuki becomes clear. All must work together alongside the brass machine to rid the world of malice for good.Voir livre
Cameras, thunderstorms, and love confessions! And a secret or two ... Jason Mirelli couldn't be happier. Filming's going well, he loves his role, and he and Colby Kent have unexpectedly fallen for each other on screen and off ... and into bed. Everything seems wonderful, but Jason can't help worrying. This is the role that'll save his career, he's sleeping with his co-star, and Colby needs him to take things slow, but Jason's already head over heels in love. It's getting harder and harder to watch Colby pretend to be ill and in pain, even if it's only in character ... and a single on-set accident might make Jason's worst fears come true. Colby's happier than he's been in a very long time. He's telling a story that he loves, he's playing a character he's always adored, and he wants to share all of himself with Jason, on camera and off. He knows he's falling in love with Jason, but he also knows it's too fast, and he's been hurt before. Besides, he has one final secret he's been afraid to confess. He wants to trust Jason completely, but before he can, an accident on set might threaten every love story they've been creating.Voir livre
