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The Orchid House - Excerpt by LucindaRiley
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Spanning from the 1930s to the present day, from the Wharton Park estate in England to Thailand, this sweeping novel tells the tale of a concert pianist and the aristocratic Crawford family, whose shocking secrets are revealed, leading to devastating consequences. As a child, concert pianist Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park, the grand estate where her grandfather tended exotic orchids. Years later, while struggling with overwhelming grief over the death of her husband and young child, she returns to this tranquil place. There she reunites with Kit Crawford, heir to the estate and her possible salvation. When they discover an old diary, Julia seeks out her grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed the estate. Their search takes them back to the 1940s when Harry, a former heir to Wharton Park, married his young society bride, Olivia, on the eve of World War II. When the two lovers are cruelly separated, the impact will be felt for generations to come. This atmospheric story alternates between the magical world of Wharton Park and Thailand during World War II. Filled with twists and turns, passions and lies, and ultimately redemption, The Orchid House is a beautiful, romantic, and poignant novel. Copyright © 2011 by Lucinda Riley Originally published in Great Britain by Penguin Books. Published by arrangement with Penguin Books. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information address Atria Books Subsidiary Rights Department, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
Maybe Someday: Prologue by AuthorColleenHoover
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At twenty-two years old, Sydney has a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter's cheating on her--and she is left trying to decide what to do next. Sydney becomes captivated by Ridge, her mysterious neighbor. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. When their inevitable encounter happens, they soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one... Original music created for Maybe Someday by musician Griffin Peterson can be accessed through the website listed in the ebook and paperback. From the author of the New York Times bestsellers Slammed, Point of Retreat, Hopeless, This Girl, and Losing Hope, Maybe Someday is destined to be another bestseller and long-lasting fan favorite.
Melting Ice by fruitKiwi
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A girl with a heart as cold as ice. A boy with a mask as thick as snow. No one else in the world understands them like they do. Only, can they melt each other's defenses? ~~ Welcome to Soran High School of Arts and Sports. Listen, as an Arts student, you are expected to follow after the trends, do well in your modules, act as an Arts student, look like an Arts student and most importantly, look down on that girl who does not fit to be the top student like everyone here does. Listen, as a Sports student, you are expected to keep up with the latest news, excel in your sport, act as a Sports student, look like a Sports student and most importantly, look up to the boy who has everything in the world like everyone here does. But what happens when everything is thrown into a mess? © 2015 by fruitKiwi. All rights reserved.
Leap of Faith by Ms_Enigmatic
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Highest rank: #2 in chick lit Meet Aayan Kar, the arrogant Billionaire CEO of a carmaking company, He has his eyes on an intern. He will do everything in his power to get her in his life. Meet Trisha Ray, a young and Innocent college graduate whose aspirations soar higher when she lands her dream job! She will put all her efforts for the job well done as her family depends on her. She has no room for romance except an obsessive crush on a mysterious man! Sparks fly and chemistry sizzles between them and a new era starts. However, the old enemy resurfaces who not only jeopardizes the new relationship but also puts lives at stakes. How far can Trisha go to protect her love? It's a blend of Romance with Suspense, which will make you turn the pages... Read On!
Storm and Silence by RobThier
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"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.
The Ice Prince by MaulashreeShanbhag
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"Ashton Armand Prince, do you know how many hearts you've broken so far? You don't have one, and that's why you don't know how it hurts when it's broken." she stormed off, forgetting to call me the infamous nickname: 'Ice Prince'. Well, I don't date. How hard can that be to understand? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashton Prince. He's cool, he's funny and he's kind. It doesn't hurt that he's also on the school team and manages to get straight A's in everything. He's every girl's dream date, except for one tiny problem. He doesn't date.
Chasing Red by isabelleronin
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It started on Wattpad but now is EVERYWHERE! with a published book, a captivating Webcomic on WEBTOON, a published graphic novel, and an upcoming film adaptation by Wattpad WEBTOON studios in Partnership with Stampede. Read, scroll, or watch - Enjoy this romance in any way you like. Stay tuned for film release updates! Basketball star Caleb Lockhart had it all - until a chance encounter with a mysterious woman in red changed everything. For the first time in his life, Caleb wanted something; something he could never have. ***** College heartthrob Caleb Lockhart is the last person a girl like Veronica Strafford should be involved with. Intelligent and ambitious, with good reason to be cynical of the world, Veronica refuses to be the campus player's next conquest, even after a chance encounter sparks an undeniable attraction between them. But with nowhere to stay, and running from recent tragedy, Veronica finds herself leaning on someone else for the first time. Caleb has never wanted something like this before and he's determined to pursue her, even as the secrets of their pasts threaten to break them apart. Book 1 in the Red series
My Neighbour by taruni_sk
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Anna is a perfect 18 years old girl with perfect grades. She is popular in school and has many friends. She's beautiful and feisty. She lives in an apartment with her best friend Rose. Life seems normal and peaceful for her until Ace moves in next to her place becoming their neighbour. Ace is 20 years old studying at an university. He has the looks and the money. He's a playboy and trusts no girl. He hates it when people confront him. He parties hard, hooks up with girls and does not give a damn about other people's feelings. But behind this rude nature of his there is something he's keeping a secret. Something about the past. What is his secret? What will happen when a perfect girl meets a playboy? Will she be able to change him or will he treat her the same as he treats the rest of the girls?