Lian had always hated Derick's arrogantly confident manner since they met nine years ago while at university. Unfortunately her best friend was his best friend's wife so they were forced to see each other constantly. Lian did not know why she loved to challenge Derick or why he was never the shy type around her. However, a hidden encounter repeats itself ; will she be forced to admit that their encounters are fuelled with more than just hate?

When Jodie moved to the big city with her best friend after years of sexual abuse from her older brother, she thinks things are looking up when she gets one of the best PR jobs in London. Deciding to celebrate, she goes out for one last wild night with her best friend Ryan to the biggest and most notorious casino in town - home to the entire East End Gangland. She's bowled over by the enigmatic, stunningly beautiful Cayden Gates, and follows her old habits for one last orgasmic time before waking up on Monday morning as a responsible adult with a brand new, glittering career, by enjoying a night of burning hot lust and passion with the sexy stranger, and bailing before he wakes up alone in the cold bed. So, after the hangover wears off, and she strolls into the office Monday morning, imagine her surprise when the mysterious stranger just happens to be a Mr. Cayden James Gates - founder and Managing Director of CJ Industries - and he's more than a little intrigued by his beautiful new payroll, even though she is about as responsive as an icicle - especially when she realises that the one thing you can't run from is your shadow, and her family ties start to choke her. Will she overcome her demons to step back into temptation with an open heart, or is he a serpent in a brand new Eden? And as the stakes climb higher, how willing will he be to fight for her without his own dark secrets stepping out from behind the curtains?

They both have secrets...But whose past will catch up to them first? Shayna Gillan is on a mission: start fresh in a new state without the small town gossip that has haunted her since her bad girl days of high school. Carter MacPherson has long been the most together member of his crazy family-until now. With a secret threatening to crumble everything he's worked for, he wishes he could forget the recent past, too. The last thing Shayna and Carter are looking for is a relationship. It's best to be alone while they sort out their issues. Friends. That's all they can ever be. But even the best laid plans always have a flaw, and once Shayna and Carter cross the line between friendship and more, there's no turning back... The only question left is-whose past will catch up to them first?

Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father. After Mr Earnshaw's death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine's brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated, leaves Wuthering Heights, only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man. He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries. The action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent, but the accomplished handling of a complex structure, the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature.

Haven Hill Animal Sanctuary specialises in the rehabilitation of patients with mental health issues, which is exactly what Bret O'Neil signed up for when he saw no light at the end of the demon filled tunnel. Bret needs help, and he needs it bad. Destroyed by the devastation of war, he's given an ultimatum: Find help or risk losing his family forever. The only problem? He's too late. Bret's wife has already moved on, and his world tips upside down. Diana McCormack is so caught up in her work at Haven Hill that she doesn't see that her life is crumbling around her. Stuck in a one-sided relationship, she craves to be whisked off her feet even if it's just once, only she knows her boyfriend, Cameron, isn't the man to do it. Cameron is safe. And, exactly what Diana thinks she needs. But what happens when she realises she wants more? Bret is danger, and for Diana, he couldn't have come at a better time. BRUTE WILL CONTAIN SWEARING, SEXUAL CONTENT AND ADULT SITUATIONS. 17+ RECOMMENDED.

Lucy McLean returns home to help her parents win a national cooking competition, only to fall in love with its host: handsome celebrity chef, Quinn Allen. ***** Lucy McLean arrives back in her hometown with her confidence shattered. She's been dumped and fired by her fiancé (who was also her boss), but she has more than a broken heart to contend with: her parents' restaurant is failing so they're taking part in a television contest run by hothead celebrity chef, Quinn Allen. Distracted and distraught, Lucy struggles to embrace the contest, but as she gets back on her feet, she's slowly charmed by the attention of the handsome, famous chef. The two of them grow close, but being together would end Quinn's TV career and doom her family restaurant. Can she wait until the show is over, or will she give in to the heat of Quinn's kitchen? (Book one of the Local Flavour series) [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

Leilani Davide can't believe this is happening to her. Her pulse clambering desperately, she waits for the plane to take off. Upon receiving life-changing news, Leilani sets forth on an impulsive journey away from her home in Australia to magnificent Rome, Italy, to discover the truth. Quiet and deeply unsure, she runs right into the arms of those who are secretly looking for her. In a story of trust, the search for knowledge, and finding what it means to finally belong, Leilani strives toward discovery on an intricate pathway to love, tragedy, and hope. Suddenly forced into a world of fantastic wealth, a dangerously successful business empire, and the bizarre circumstances of imminent arranged marriage, Leilani must ask herself if she will ever uncover the tiny shards of her past through the pending disaster... And if she can succeed, will it be worth the cost?

*Best Friends Brother Romance* When Joshua Caswell crashes into Tabitha Sommerberg's life, she doesn't know quite how to deal with it. Joshua's scarred with wounds too deep for her to reach, but their connection moves something deep within him. The pain and misery he's seen isn't something he wants her involved in, but what happens when he has no choice but to let her? As their friendship grows Tabitha craves to know more about the heartbreakingly beautiful soldier and as time goes on she does until something happens that leaves them both broken. Will they survive it or will they let it be the reason to lose each other forever? **THIS BOOK CONTAINS PROFANITY, SEXUAL SCENES, AND SCENES SOME READERS MAY FIND UPSETTING. 17+ ADVISED READER AGE** All rights reserved. Copyright 2016 ©- by HTEllis NO IMAGES AND SONGS ARE MY OWN. ALL RIGHTS TO CREATORS.

Carter Reid is looking for only one thing when she meets drug addicted, womanizer, lead singer Nolan Doufer. A job. Nolan Doufer is used to getting what he wants, a babysitter was not what he wanted, but looking at Carter he realizes there is one thing he can get from the perfectionist hired to "help" him. A laugh.

Tom and Charlotte have only ever been friends. Really good friends. They lead totally different lives-he's a jet setting actor and she's a no nonsense, flour covered baker. When Tom finds out his fiancé is cheating, he faces an uncertain future. And when Charlie has to return to her hometown to save her business, she has to confront her shaky past. Tom follows Charlie to her sleepy, bayfront hometown and their worlds collide. Charlie has to decide if Tom is worth the risk of stepping out of the darkness of the past, and opening herself up to the future.