In an era when ladies were demure and men courtly, one priceless treasure set England ablaze and incited unimaginable scandal and passion—the Hope Diamond. Heir to an impressive title and fortune, Lord William Townshend, Earl of Harclay, is among the most disreputable rakes in England. Desperately bored by dull heiresses and tedious soirees, he seeks new excitement—with a dangerous scheme to steal the world’s most legendary gemstone from its owner, Thomas Hope. To his surprise, however, it’s not the robbery that sets his blood burning but the alluring lady from whom he pilfers the gem. A string of bad luck has left the fate of Lady Violet Rutledge’s estate entirely in Hope’s scheming hands. So when his prized jewel disappears from around her neck, she has no choice but to track down the villain responsible for the theft. Only Harclay has his sights set on taking more from her than the necklace—and she’s tempted to surrender anything he desires… Now, caught in a thrilling game of secrecy and seduction, Violet must find a way to protect her fortune—and her heart—before she loses both forever…

The Gentleman Jewel Thief (The Hope Diamond Trilogy)

Literature & Fiction

Peterson, Jessica

United States

BERKLEY

In an age of stately decorum, the Hope Diamond was a source of delicious intrigue—and a font of unimaginable adventure… Though not of noble birth, Thomas Hope has a skill in banking that’s made him one of the richest, most trusted men in London. Still, he keeps his dubious past hidden. So when an old acquaintance calls on Hope to help acquire the infamous French Blue Diamond, he’s desperate to be discreet. He never expects that his biggest concern shouldn’t be losing his reputation, but his heart… Sophia Blaise is determined to make a brilliant match with this season’s most eligible, most titled bachelor, but her true passion has been ignited by the incredible stories she hears while secretly transcribing the memoirs of a notorious Madam. After a night of clandestine writing ends with Sophia caught up in a scandalous adventure of her own—with an alluring banker—she begins to question whether she’s suited to the proper life she’s always known… Caught up in a thrilling exploit and unexpected romance, Sophia must make a choice between what her head knows is safe and what her heart desperately desires, before both slip from her grasp forever…

The Millionaire Rogue (The Hope Diamond Trilogy)

VIVIAN BINGLEY HAS BIG PLANS FOR HER SEMESTER ABROAD IN SPAIN... Along with her BFF Maddie, Vivian hopes to indulge her inner Art History nerd by visiting the best museums in the world. She also wants to tackle more practical concerns—like a less than stellar GPA in her major, Economics—with the help of a Spanish tutor. BUT FALLING FOR HER STUDLY SPANISH TUTOR ISN'T ONE OF THEM. Madrileño Rafa Montoya is the stuff study abroad dreams are made of: super studly and super smart. He also happens to be super into Vivian. With his wicked dancing skills and his passion for the arts, he tempts her to throw caution to the wind and live out her wildest dreams. Only problem? Maddie wants Rafa, too, and Vivian promised herself she’d never settle for second best again…not after a hookup-gone-awry last semester left her heartbroken. Is it best for Vivian to protect her heart at all costs? Or is letting Rafa in worth the risk?

Spanish Lessons (Study Abroad)

Romance

New Adult & College

Peterson Paperbacks, LLC

Royal. Ridiculously Hot. Totally off limits. To: Emily@EPDesigns.com From: HRHKit@PrimrosePalace.org.uk SUBJECT: ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT (Marked Confidential) FROM THE DESK OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE CHRISTOPHE Emily—Thank you for joining me for dinner tonight. And for agreeing to my proposal, as ludicrous as it is. Desperate times call for fake engagements. At least in my family. I am attaching the contract we discussed. Our lawyers asked that I highlight the following clauses: • The engagement shall last ninety days • Both parties are to appear genuinely in love at all royal appearances • Beyond required public displays of affection, there shall be no contact of any kind between the parties The first half of your payment will be deposited into your account upon the signing of this contract. Be sure to note your ring size. We would like to make prompt delivery of the family emerald. The Queen and I thank you in advance for your discretion. Cheers, Kit P.S.—Sorry to hear about your divorce. Your ex sounds like a proper knob head. P.P.S—You looked stunning tonight.

Royal Ruin: A Flings With Kings Novel

Contemporary

I’m looking for a hot hookup with no strings attached. And I want my older brother’s best friend to step up to the plate... My dating history is lame. My experiences in bed? Even lamer. As the owner of a thriving business, I’m used to calling the shots. But one place I don’t always want to be in charge is in the bedroom. Enter Luke Rodgers. My brother’s best friend. Former Major League baseball player. A guy who now hangs out on his farm, sweaty and shirtless, as he nurses a shoulder injury. If the rumors are true, he also likes to work up a sweat behind closed doors. A total MVP in the sack. Just the take charge guy I’m looking for. With Luke and I, it’s game on. And it’s all good until Luke decides he wants forever, and he wants it with me. I’m just not convinced I can trust Luke. Will he keep playing the field? Or is he really ready to hang up his cleats for good? SOUTHERN PLAYER is a full length, STANDALONE romance.

Southern Player: A Charleston Heat Novel

I know two things when I meet my new boss, Greyson Parker Montgomery III. One, he's an egomaniac. And two, we're going to get naked.Something I didn't know? That I'd end up pregnant.No one is more surprised by our off-the-charts chemistry than me. I'm a free spirit with a passion for design and a taste for the bohemian. Greyson is a cocky venture capitalist who's as pretentious as his sharply cut power suits.He owns half of Charleston, and has the other half at his beck and call. But the only place he owns me is in bed...or in the backseat of his car, boneless and begging for mercy. We argue over contracts and costs all day long. Behind closed doors, however, we engage in a different kind of business. The kind that has me surrendering to his unique brand of dominance.Our no-strings attached arrangement suits me just fine. Until I wake up one morning with what I think is a wicked hangover.Only it's not a hangover.I thought Greyson was a typical "greed is good" grump. But when he demands to be involved in the life we accidentally created, I start to see a different side of him. One that's more gentleman than jerk.Am I crazy to think we could be a family together? Or is making me fall for him just another one of his power plays?SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN is a STANDALONE, full length romance.

Southern Gentleman: An Accidental Pregnancy Romance (Charleston Heat)

Independently published

As an adolescent health researcher and a therapist--and as mothers of teenagers--we have written this family and parenting book for LDS parents whose teens are struggling in someway, emotionally, spiritually or socially. From a prevention perspective, any parent of teenagers may be interested in encouraging their teenager to practice patient resilience, especially in these trying times. We present practical examples of practicing resilience in our daily lives in an engaging, personable tone. First, we introduce the concept of resilience and then dive into the challenge of handling challenging emotions and nurturing positive emotions. Next, we cover practical parenting practices, discuss finding balance as we parent teens, and explore ways to promote spiritual growth among youth in an increasingly secular world. Finally, we share perspectives on ways to be spiritually grounded as parents of teenagers, acknowledging that our example is more powerful than anything we say.;

Parenting Teens in Stressful Times

Doty, Jennifer

Religion & Spirituality

Cedar Fort. Inc.

The enemy whispers, "You can't do it." or "You're not good enough". But GOD says, "You can do all things." and "You are Complete in Christ". This 30 Day Devotional will empower you to replace those whisperings with GOD Thoughts. At the end of the 30 Days, you will look at life differently. You will walk away 30 days from now understanding of how to use your thoughts to release power and joy into your life. You will use your GOD Thoughts to drowned out the negative whispers from the enemy.

God Thoughts: 30 Days to Positive Thinking for Christian Women

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

He was the bad boy I fell for in college. Now he's a sexy single dad and Charleston's most successful venture capitalist. Dominant and decisive, Ford Montgomery is used to getting what he wants. And he just set his sights on me...Ford Montgomery was my first everything.First love. First guy I slept with.First heartbreak when he dumped me without explanation.A decade later, it's just my luck he's the first guy I run into after moving back to my hometown of Charleston. Three piece suit, tie, and a watch worth more than my car--being a mogul looks good on Ford. So does being a doting dad to his adorable four-year-old daughter.I tell myself I can resist him. But one impulsive, ill-advised kiss later, and Ford is in hot pursuit. He's determined to make up for his past mistakes, and convinces me to give him a second chance.What started as fun between the sheets gets really serious, really fast. Problem is, I swore I'd never give up the dreams I worked so hard for to settle down and do the family thing.But seeing Ford light up around his daughter--seeing how he's chasing his ambitions while rocking fatherhood--is making me rethink what I want out of life.It doesn't help that behind his corporate veneer is the bad boy I fell in love with. And bad boys aren't afraid to play dirty...or break hearts.SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER is a full-length, STANDALONE romance. It is part of the Charleston Heat Series, which is a series of interconnected standalone novels set in the steamy southern town of Charleston, South Carolina. The books can be read in any order.

Southern Heartbreaker: A Single Dad Romance (Charleston Heat)

Royal Rogue: A Flings With Kings Novel

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