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An Unwilling Conquest Stephanie Laurens Having seen his sister Lenore and brother Jack caught in the Parsons' mousetrap, albeit willingly, Harry Lester had no intention of following their example. Now the news was out that the Lester family fortunes had been repaired, Harry knew the society matrons would soon be in pursuit, so he promptly left London for Newmarket. Fate, however, proved more far–sighted, having arranged for a distraction in the person of Mrs Lucinda Babbacombe. Lucinda is a beautiful, provocative but unwilling conquest – who to Harry's irritation cannot be ignored.

Few aspects of American military history have been as vigorously debated as Harry Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. In this carefully crafted volume, Michael Kort describes the wartime circumstances and thinking that form the context for the decision to use these weapons, surveys the major debates related to that decision, and provides a comprehensive collection of key primary source documents that illuminate the behavior of the United States and Japan during the closing days of World War II. Kort opens with a summary of the debate over Hiroshima as it has evolved since 1945. He then provides a historical overview of thye events in question, beginning with the decision and program to build the atomic bomb. Detailing the sequence of events leading to Japan's surrender, he revisits the decisive battles of the Pacific War and the motivations of American and Japanese leaders. Finally, Kort examines ten key issues in the discussion of Hiroshima and guides readers to relevant primary source documents, scholarly books, and articles.

He’s playing to win…her heart Hot shot goalie Kyle is back in the minors at Christmas to rehab his career after an injury, but that's not all he's hoping to fix. He wants to win back the girl he loved then left behind. But convincing the wary Leah to take another chance on this former playboy will be harder than making it back to the NHL. For fans of: Adriana Locke, Anna Todd, Audrey Carlan, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Avery Flynn, Bella Andre, Beth Ehemann, Brenda Rothert, Carly Phillips, Carrie Aarons, Carrie Ann Ryan, Catherine Cowles, Charity Ferrell, Chelle Bliss, Claire Kingsley, Claudia Burgoa, Colleen Hoover, Corinne Michaels, Devney Perry, Elise Faber, Elle Kennedy, Emily Henry, Erika Wilde, Erin Nicholas, Geneva Lee, H Hunting, Helen Hardt, Helen Hoang, Helena Hunting, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Ivy Smoak, Jasinda Wilder, Jaci Burton, Jami Davenport, Jana Aston, Jay Crownover, Jennifer Probst, Jill Sanders, Jill Shalvis, K. Bromberg, K.A. Linde, Karina Halle, Karla Sorensen, Kat Mizera, Kate Canterbary, Kate Meader, Kaylee Ryan, Kelly Jamieson, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Kennedy Ryan, Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, Lani Lynn Vale, Laura Kaye, Lauren Blakely, Lauren Landish, Lexi Ryan, LJ Shen, Lili Valente, Lora Leigh, Lucy Score, Maria Luis, Meghan March, Melanie Harlow, Melissa Foster, Mira Lyn Kelly, Monica Murphy, Nana Malone, Natasha Madison, Nicole Snow, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Pippa Grant, R.S. Grey, Rachel Gibson, Rachel Van Dyken, Sally Thorne, Sara Ney, Sarina Bowen, Sawyer Bennett, Shayla Black, Stacey Lynn, Stephanie Brother, Talia Hibbert, Tara Crescent, Tessa Bailey, Toni Aleo, Vi Keeland, Vanessa Vale, Zoe York, Zoey Thames, Kat Logan, Cleo Peitsche, Riley James, Cari Griffin, Nicole Elliot, Cassandra Dee, Keywords: 21st century, adult, adult fiction, adult stories, afraid to commit, alpha hero, alpha male, athlete, bad boy, bad boy/good girl, captivating romance, contemporary, contemporary crush, contemporary romance, contemporary romance and sex, current, dirty talk, Dirty talking alpha male, dirty talking alpha male, dominant male, dual POV, emotional, explicit, Explicit Sexual Content, family, family feels, family saga, female protagonist, fiction, Friendship, happily ever after, HEA, heart-warming, heartwarming, hero, hockey, hockey player, hockey hero, hot, hot guy, hot romance, kissing books, long romance series, long series, love, love books, love story, modern romance, opposites attract, opposites attract romance, oral sex, racy, raunchy, read, romance, romance books, romance fiction books, romance love, romance series, steamy, sassy, seduction, sensual, sensual romance, series, sex, sex erotic stories, sexy, slow burn romance, smart romance, Smokin' Hot (explicit sex), sparks, sports, sports team, steamy, stories, stories about sex, swoon, Swoon Romance, Third Person POV, USA today, USA today bestseller, women's fiction

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . This beautiful collection features twelve gorgeously romantic stories set during the festive period, by some of the most talented and exciting YA authors writing today. The stories are filled with the magic of first love and the magic of the holidays. My True Love Gave to Me includes stories by: Ally Carter Holly Black Laini Taylor Rainbow Rowell Matt de la Peña David Levithan Stephanie Perkins Kiersten White Kelly Link Jenny Han Gayle Forman Myra McEntire

Welcome to the Wisewood retreat. It's hard to get into - and impossible to leave . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY PICK THE RECOVERY OF ROSE GOLD 'Deliciously dark and so very clever' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Expertly paced, hugely unsettling and perfectly dark' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'Slick, smart and terrifying' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Totally gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Keeps the reader guessing' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB ________ Six months ago, Natalie's sister Kit went to Wisewood, a retreat on a secluded Maine island. Today, Natalie receives a message: Would you like to come tell your sister what you did - or should we? Natalie has no choice: head to Wisewood. Rescue her younger sister. Confess the secret she's been keeping. Stop everything unravelling. But there's one thing she hasn't considered. While getting on the island is difficult, getting off might be impossible . . . ________ 'Original, sinister and compelling' PRIMA A tonic for readers of thrillers' MAIL ONLINE 'Gripping and compulsive' LIZ NUGENT 'Dark, hypnotic, and mesmerizing, This Might Hurt is a masterwork in family dynamics and the ties that bind--along with the ones that tear us apart. Prepare to be unsettled in the best possible way' LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here 'A gut wrenching, propulsive story about vulnerability and power. It was impossible to put down' TARRYN FISHER 'This Might Hurt has all the ingredients of a great mystery. Fun, creepy and incredibly fast-paced. A ridiculously wry and absorbing thriller' AMY STUART 'Sharp and intriguing, unexpected and chilling, right up to the jaw-dropping finale. Dark and twisted in all the right places, I did not want to stop reading this book' MARGARITA MONTIMORE Welcome to Wisewood Here are the rules: 1) Only approved guests may stay 2) This is your home for the next six months 3) No phone, no email - no contact with family or friends 4) Always follow the rules 5) We expect total honesty at all times 6) Conquer your fear 7) No one leaves the island Have a maximised day now.

How does marriage work? If convention is set aside and is no longer there to guide...what then? Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Cynster novels, brings you THE ADVENTURERS QUARTET, a riveting blend of Regency–era high seas adventure, a mystery shrouded in the heat of tropical jungles, and the passionate romances of four couples and their unexpected journeys into love. The instant Captain Declan Frobisher laid eyes on Lady Edwina Delbraith, he knew she was the lady he wanted as his wife. The scion of a seafaring dynasty accustomed to success, he discovered that wooing Edwina was surprisingly straightforward–not least because she made it plain that she wanted him as much as he wanted her. Declan's vision of marriage was of a gently–reared wife to grace his arm, to manage his household, and to bear his children. He assumed that household, children, and wife would remain safely in England while he continued his life as an explorer sailing the high seas. Declan got his wish–up to a point. He and Edwina were wed. As for the rest–his vision of marriage... Aunt of the young Duke of Ridgware and sister of the mysterious man known as Neville Roscoe, London's gambling king, even before the knot was tied Edwina shattered the illusion that her character is as delicate, ethereal, and fragile as her appearance suggests. Far from adhering to orthodox mores, she and her ducal family are even more unconventional than the Frobishers. Beneath her fairy–princess exterior, Edwina possesses a spine of steel–one that might bend, but will never break. Born to the purple–born to rule–she's determined to rule her life. With Declan's ring on her finger, that means forging a marriage that meets her needs as well as his. But bare weeks into their honeymoon, Declan is required to sail to West Africa. Edwina decides she must accompany him. A secret mission with unknown villains flings unexpected dangers into their path as Declan and Edwina discover that meeting the challenge of making an unconventional marriage work requires something they both possess–bold and adventurous hearts. The first voyage is one of exploration, the second one of discovery. The third journey brings maturity, while the fourth is a voyage of second chances. Start the journey here and follow the adventure, the mystery, and the romances to the cataclysmic end. Praise for the works of Stephanie Laurens “Stephanie Laurens' heroines are marvelous tributes to Georgette Heyer: feisty and strong.” Cathy Kelly “Stephanie Laurens never fails to entertain and charm her readers with vibrant plots, snappy dialogue, and unforgettable characters.” Historical Romance Reviews. “Stephanie Laurens plays into readers' fantasies like a master and claims their hearts time and again.” Romantic Times Magazine

She has one wicked desire… Elise Perrault has more money than she could ever spend in a lifetime, but it can't buy her happiness. Or a lover. She wants a man who sees her as a woman and not a wealthy heiress. She wants a steamy affair with a hot guy to fill the ache inside her. Her dating drought has lasted more than a year so she creates a fake profile to find a no-string-attached lover. But two of her sexiest staffers discover her plan and plot to come to her rescue. They’ll make her wish come true… Hard-ass Manny Bianchi and playboy Rob Henry have been friends since boarding school and work together at Perrault Financial. Manny, chief security officer, believes he and Rob can safely give Elise what she wants. Rob, bored with his job, is always looking for the next thrill. Rob knows Manny’s been lusting after Elise for years. So has he, but he never wanted to cross that line. Until now. Can Manny and Rob turn Elise’s bad decision into the best decision of their lives? And can a no-strings-attached romp become lifelong love? For fans of: Audrey Carlan, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Avery Flynn, Bella Andre, Brenda Rothert, Carly Phillips, Cari Griffin, Carrie Ann Ryan, Catherine Cowles, Chelle Bliss, Claire Kingsley, Claudia Burgoa, Colleen Hoover, Corinne Michaels, Devney Perry, Elise Faber, Elle Kennedy, Emily Henry, Erika Wilde, Erin Nicholas, Geneva Lee, H Hunting, Helen Hardt, Helena Hunting, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Ivy Smoak, Jasinda Wilder, Jaci Burton, Jami Davenport, Jana Aston, Jay Crownover, Jennifer Probst, Jill Sanders, Jill Shalvis, K. Bromberg, K.A. Linde, Karina Halle, Karla Sorensen, Kat Mizera, Kate Canterbary, Kate Meader, Kaylee Ryan, Kelly Jamieson, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Kennedy Ryan, Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, Lani Lynn Vale, Laura Kaye, Lauren Blakely, Lauren Landish, Lexi Ryan, LJ Shen, Lili Valente, Lora Leigh, Lucy Score, Maria Luis, Meghan March, Melanie Harlow, Melissa Foster, Mira Lyn Kelly, Monica Murphy, Nana Malone, Natasha Madison, Nicole Snow, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Pippa Grant, R.S. Grey, Rachel Gibson, Rachel Van Dyken, Sally Thorne, Sara Ney, Sarina Bowen, Sawyer Bennett, Shayla Black, Stacey Lynn, Talia Hibbert, Tara Crescent, Tessa Bailey, Toni Aleo, Vi Keeland, Vanessa Vale, Zoe, Thames, Zoe York, Riley James, Kat Logan, Lynn Burke, Cleo Peitsche, Eva Moon, A. Anders, Sierra Riker, Susan Hayes, Cassandra Dee, Bella Love-Wins, SE Law, Keywords: 21st century, adult, adult fiction, adult stories, afraid to commit, alpha hero, alpha male, bad boy, bad boy/good girl, captivating romance, contemporary, contemporary crush, contemporary romance, contemporary romance and sex, current, dirty talk, Dirty talking alpha male, dirty talking alpha male, dominant male, dual POV, emotional, explicit, Explicit Sexual Content, female protagonist, fiction, Friendship, funny, funny romance, happily ever after, HEA, heart-warming, heartwarming, hero, hot, hot guy, hot romance, romance series, series, love, love books, love story, modern romance, opposites attract, opposites attract romance, oral sex, racy, raunchy, read, return home, reunion, rich girl, rich woman, romance books, romance fiction books, romance love, romance series, steamy, sassy, secret relationship, seduction, sensual, sensual romance, series, sex, sex erotica stories, sexy, single mom, single mom romance, big city, smart romance, Smokin' Hot, explicit sex, sparks, steamy, stories, stories about sex, story, summer, summer read, swoon, Swoon Romance, Third Person POV, women's fiction, voyeur, menage, secret sex group, threesome, polyamorous, poly relationship, MFM, male female male, MFM romance, Philadelphia

Stephanie Laurens, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Cynster novels, brings you The Adventurers Quartet, a riveting blend of Regency–era high seas adventure, a mystery shrouded in the heat of tropical jungles, and the passionate romances of four couples and their unexpected journeys into love. Now together in one complete collection! The Lady's Command Declan Frobisher, scion of a seafaring dynasty, is accustomed to getting his way. But his new bride, Lady Edwina Delbraith is unconventional and has a spine of steel. Bare weeks into their honeymoon, Declan is recruited to sail on a secret mission, and Edwina – naturally – declares she must accompany him. Facing unforeseen perils and unexpected enemies while battling to expose a dastardly scheme, Declan and Edwina discover that their tempestuous marriage demands something they both possess – bold and adventurous hearts. A Buccaneer At Heart When an urgent summons from the Crown arrives, Captain Robert Frobisher agrees to set sail for Freetown immediately. His covert mission is to locate a slavers' camp and return to London with the information. Miss Aileen Hopkins is determined to find her brother, a naval lieutenant who has mysteriously disappeared, and she will not allow anyone to turn her from this dangerous path. Joining forces with Aileen, Robert vows to complete his task and secure the woman he wants as his wife. Compelled to protect the innocent and bring retribution to a heartless enemy, they plunge into the jungle with only each other to rely on, and the courage of their hearts as their guide. The Daredevil Snared Captain Caleb Frobisher, hedonistic youngest son of a seafaring dynasty, has something to prove. So he seizes the next leg of the covert mission his brothers are pursuing, and stays on to accomplish its ultimate goal. Katherine Fortescue fled a life of poverty and came to Freetown as a governess, only to be kidnapped and forced to oversee the child workforce at a mine. Guarded by mercenaries, the captives have lost all hope. Then Katherine meets Caleb – and he brings the sweet promise of rescue. Through the clashes that follow, he becomes the leader he was destined to be, and the sort of man Katherine can trust – with her body, with her life. With her love. Lord of the Privateers Royd Frobisher is set to execute the final stage of the rescue mission his brothers have begun. What he does not expect is to bring Isobel Carmichael, his childhood sweetheart, with him. Isobel has her own mission: to find and bring a young cousin safely home. Following a full–scale rescue–assault on the slavers' compound deep in the jungle, Royd and Isobel discover that freeing the captives is only half the battle. To identify and convict the conspirators behind the illicit enterprise – and save England from political disaster – they must return to the ballrooms of the haut ton and hunt the villains on their home ground. But having found each other again, how much are Royd and Isobel willing to risk in the name of duty?

The Reasons For Marriage Miss Lenore Lester was perfectly content with her quiet country life, so she took steps to remain inconspicuous when managing her brothers' house parties - but to no avail! Though Lenore hid behind glasses and pulled-back hair, she couldn't disguise her beauty. The notoriously charming Jason Montgomery, Duke of Eversleigh, easily saw behind Miss Lenore's brilliant disguise, and while she was determined not to be thrown off balance by this charming rake, he was equally determined to loosen the hold she had on her heart. A Lady Of Expectations Jack Lester has to find a bride...but where can he find the perfect woman? She has to be attractive, kind, a good conversationalist...and most important, she has to accept him as he is: devilishly handsome, charming and, as far as anyone knows, poor as a church mouse! If London society discovers his hidden wealth, he'll never find the right wife. Jack's heart races when he first lays eyes on Sophie Winterton. She is everything he desires - and more - but he is caught in his own trap. Believing that Jack needs to marry into wealth, Sophie rejects all his advances, certain he would never marry a poor girl like her. As they play out a game of cat and mouse, can Jack convince her that she is the woman he wants - and that he is the husband she deserves?