Forbidden Prince

Mika, who was raised in an orphanage after being abandoned by her mother and never knowing her father, decided a long time ago that she would be the master of her own fate. All she needs is freedom. She’s not interested in sharing her life with a man. But after Raoul saves her life in Amalfi, she finds herself trusting him. To show her gratitude, she gets him a job at her workplace and then they start living together… Raoul is drawn in by Mika’s charm, but stops short of doing anything that might jeopardize his situation. In truth, he is the crown prince of a nearby island nation, and he has only a month before he must return to ascend the throne and enter into an arranged marriage!

An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett “Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity’s hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows. Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes. Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned. Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn’t easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he’s ever been great at is hiding. When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again.

Will this Cinderella be willing to cross the line in order to claim her prince? Find out what happens in the latest Harlequin Romance by Ruby Basu. The man Cinderella wants… …is the prince she can’t have! As conservator Priya starts her first day at the palace on Adysara, the excitement of landing her dream project still hasn’t faded! But it’s Prince Rohan’s unexpected offer to be her tour guide that truly has her heart racing. While visiting the island’s caves and murals, she can’t ignore how he makes her feel… Yet Rohan is duty bound to “marry well.” Is a forbidden fling with the off-limits prince a line she’s willing to cross? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Mika, who was raised in an orphanage after being abandoned by her mother and never knowing her father, decided a long time ago that she would be the master of her own fate. All she needs is freedom. She’s not interested in sharing her life with a man. But after Raoul saves her life in Amalfi, she finds herself trusting him. To show her gratitude, she gets him a job at her workplace and then they start living together… Raoul is drawn in by Mika’s charm, but stops short of doing anything that might jeopardize his situation. In truth, he is the crown prince of a nearby island nation, and he has only a month before he must return to ascend the throne and enter into an arranged marriage!

Fantasies-we all have them. For some, it's their dream job; others want the wedding, the 2.5 kids, the white picket fence. My fantasies are a bit more...depraved. Dark and sinful, they have destroyed relationships and my livelihood, yet I still submit to them like a slave. Sex. For most, it's a natural expression of love, caring, or lust. But there are those of us who can't stop once we've had a taste. Those of us who don't want to. And the shame of that never-ending cycle will eat us alive... My name is Evan James, and I am a sex addict.

Secret societies, famous scientists, ancient Egyptian mysticism, and a fascinating addition to the god-versus-science debate: the Catholic Church. By the bestselling authors of The Templar Revelation and Mary Magdalene, The Forbidden Universe reveals how the foundations of modern science were based around a desire to destroy the church. The great pioneering scientists of the Renaissance and the early Enlightenment (including Copernicus, Galileo, and Sir Isaac Newton) were fervent devotees of the philosophical/mystical system of Hermeticism. Many of the most important scientists of this age, including Galileo, belonged to a secret society called the Giordanisti, which had the agenda to overthrow the Church and establish a new age of Hermetic supremacy.

Set during the English Civil War Hannah falls for Matthew, an apprentice cabinet-maker. When Matthew joins up to fight for the Royalist side Hannah is terrified. As he rides away, Hannah sadly wonders if he will ever come back - and if he does - how will her strict Puritan father ever let them be together? The world can be ending around you, but if you're in love nothing else matters...

Revealed: a scandalous royal affair! Maximillian—the last heir to the throne. Will a beautiful girl prevent him from becoming king? Max Fierezza: a prince of the people and the land. But now Niroli's subjects are unsettled and Max's world-famous vines are blighted! Rosa Fierezza: she helps Max save the grapes. Although he's forbidden fruit to her, Rosa has long been under Max's spell. Both struggle with their desire. How can they ever give in to their love? But the House of Niroli is built on secrets and the truth about a scandal from the past may set Rosa and Max free….