Two worlds, two timelines and one person's impact.
Manhattan, 1963: weeks before the assassination of President Kennedy, fresh-faced Raymond Wallace lands in the New York Times newsroom on a three-month bursary from Cambridge University.
He soon discovers his elusive boss, Bukowski, is being covertly blackmailed by an estranged wife, and that he himself is to assist the straight-laced Doty on an article about the 'explosion of overt homosexuality'. On an undercover assignment, a secret world is revealed to Raymond: a world in which he need no longer pretend to be something or someone he cannot be; a world in which he meets Joey.
Like so many men of his time and of his kind, Raymond faces a choice between conformity, courage and compartmentalization. The decision he makes will ricochet destructively through lives and decades until-in another time, another city; Paris, 2003-Raymond's son Joe finally meets Joey. And the healing begins.
I Am not Raymond Wallace is a multi-stranded story of queer redemption spanning multiple generations, told with precision-tooled prose, sharply-imagined settings and compassionately-observed characterization.
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Sam Kenyon is a writer, composer and teacher living in London with his partner and daughter. With a background in English Literature from Emmanuel College, he's delved into the performing arts on many occasions. 'I Am Not Raymond Wallace' is Kenyon's debut novel.
A zookeeper always on the fringe learns to go after her wildest dreams-including a certain television star-in this charming and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by Kerry Rea, author of The Wedding Ringer.
Lucy Rourke has two great loves in her life: the gorilla troop she cares for as a primatologist and the laundry list of reality TV shows she watches to escape the fact that her actual love life doesn't exist. And like a reality contestant gunning for the final rose, Lucy's laser-focused on one thing: getting promoted to head keeper. So when a wildlife docuseries hosted by hotshot TV personality Kai Bridges chooses her zoo as its summer filming location, she sees an opportunity to showcase her beloved gorillas to the world and land a starring role in her department.
When Kai and his film crew arrive, however, it's obvious to Lucy that Kai cares more about sky-high ratings than the gorillas, and he considers her a camera-averse know-it-all whose wardrobe consists entirely of khaki. But she's surprised to discover there's more to him than his rugged good looks and cheesy catchphrases...and that maybe a promotion isn't the only thing she wants. But when secrets from their pasts threaten to complicate everything, Lucy discovers that happiness and success aren't the same thing-and that finding joy just might mean getting a little wild.
Hi, I'm Jordyn. I flew from New York to Culver City, CA to interview for the job of a lifetime.
When I walked into The Bookstore, I only wanted a steamy romance or two to help pass the time before my big meeting.
I walked out with a gorgeous and sweet cinnamon roll who was more funny and charming than all of my favorite book boyfriends combined, which definitely wasn't the plan.
But Mike was irresistible, and the time we spent together exploring Culver City was more fun than I've had in a long time.
But I'm smart enough to know if something feels too good to be true, it probably is.
I mean, Happily Ever Afters are just for fairy tales and romance novels ... right?
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD!
It's recommended you DON'T read this story while consuming any type of beverage.
If you like hilariously funny, deliciously sexy characters, and books with swoon-worthy moments, then Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend is for you!
This is a hilarious standalone from author Lucy Eden read in Duet style by über-talented narrators Wesleigh Siobahn & Oscar Reyes.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a great laugh.
This book is a love letter to romance readers with off-the-charts humor, flirty banter, a tour of Culver City, CA, along with your new favorite book boyfriend & adorably nerdy heroine.
Listen to the complete series plus a bonus interview with the author and a color PDF of Mike & Jordyn's Date!
Book 1: Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend
Book 2: 35 Years: Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend Short
Book 3: Vegas, Baby! Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend Short
Arrogant. Delinquent. Hot as sin.
All words that describe Simon Ashton, lead singer and major pain in the ass. His talent is out of this world—hence the arrogance. But if he doesn't clean up his act soon, he may find himself reliving the glory days from the discomfort of an empty mansion.
That's where I come in. Myka Johnson, PR rep to some of the industry's hottest artists. I get results and make a lot of money doing it. So, when Meteor Records hired me to work my magic on Osiris's leading man, I jumped at the chance.
There's only one problem—no one told be the job include falling for the rockstar.
I've waited years for the perfect girl, yet she was right in front of me all along. My best friend, Natalie, has been by my side through everything. Leaning on my shoulder, borrowing my sweatshirts…and making my pants too tight when she flashes me that sassy smile that drives me crazy. But she has no idea about that last part. She doesn't have a clue I've felt this way about her for years. Until one night after too many cocktails, we fall into bed together. I'm flirting with my forever…she just doesn't know it yet. This book is a sexy, slow-burning best-friends-to-lovers romance with a guaranteed HEA and no cheating. Dive in, and get ready to melt for Cam!
"[A] magnetic second chance romance…McClain pits her charming, authentic characters against the realistic problems of everyday life, making for a story that is deeply emotional but never soapy…Readers won't want to put this down."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
A Chesapeake island homecoming-and a life-changing discovery
When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. He's returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasn't changed-Ryan's feelings for the girl next door who he loved…and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes he's still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, who's getting picked on at his new school.
Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where it's coming from. Ryan has no idea he's Alfie's father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didn't tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door.
Hometown Brothers
Book 1: The Forever Farmhouse
Book 2: The Bluebird Bakery
Book 3: The Beach Reads Bookshop
Things are looking up for Harlow in the Summers household. She's working toward establishing a solid relationship with her father and his children are coming around to the fact that she will be a permanent fixture in their lives. In fact, you could say things are starting to look very good for Harlow.
Unfortunately, someone wants her as desperately as the Summers men. Wants her dead that is!
Once again, the Summers family are on the hunt for those that are determined to disrupt their lives. It's hard to woo the woman you want when you are constantly dodging attacks. Harlow has been assigned a bodyguard and a trip overseas will hopefully get her out of the firing line. New leads are beginning to point to the person or person's responsible.
Contains mature themes.
Your favorite hot jocks are back with an all new stand-alone novel. If you like sexy, confident men who know how to handle a stick (on and off the ice), and smart women who are strong enough to keep all those big egos in check, this series of athlete romances is perfect for you!
I fell in love with the city’s cruelest billionaire. He broke my heart.
That’s the awful truth at the heart of our story. I fell for him, and he let me go.
The nightmare I tried to run from chased me down and caught me in its clutches.
Now my survival rests in the hands of that mean, beautiful monster.
I don’t mean anything to him.
But he means everything to me.
Sweeter Than Sin is the second in an intense new trilogy from USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde. Richer Than God must be read first.
Ruthless Scion
Forbidden Love... Holt Calson was born with an 11-figure spoon in his mouth to one of the wealthiest families in the world. The night we met, I only had 11 dollars in my purse, and it was all the money I had in the world. We were never supposed to meet, much less be together. But Holt didn't care. He just wanted me. What Calsons want, Calsons get. And for one blazing summer, we had it all. Until….
Ruthless Billionaire
A Second Chance Romance unlike any you've ever read before.... Several years after that fateful summer, I'm happy and thriving in a solid relationship with a good guy--until my billionaire ex, Holt Calson, shows up at the resort where I'm working as a Kids Club manager. I've moved on, but he definitely hasn't.
He's also a single-dad now and in desperate need of a capable nanny to manage his out-of-control son. So the powerful CEO decides that I'm the perfect woman for the job--whether I want it or not.
According to him....
Revenge is best served BOSS
He's rich, talented, and way out of her league. Now he's making her an offer she can't refuse . . .
Football has always been Cam Hartson's life. When he's forced to retire following an injury, he slinks back to his small home town, planning to lie low and lick his wounds. Until he meets Mia Devlin.
The beautiful single mom of two tearaway boys has no interest in love. She's too busy trying to find a job and keep a roof over her family's heads to worry about relationships. Even if every time Cam looks at her it sends her heart into a spin.
She knows she shouldn't like him. He's too ambitious, too confident, too much of everything. But when he offers to be her rebound guy, she finds herself agreeing.
Cam wants more than just a few stolen moments. And if there's one thing he likes it's a challenge. There hasn't been one he hasn't risen to before.
As far as he's concerned, Mia won't be the one that gets away . . .
Contains mature themes.
Love.
It's the most widely used deception in the world. It creates weakness within the mind, leaving rooms for distractions, and threatens to hinder my goals of success. I won't allow something as inconsequential as love to get in my way. Even if it means pushing away the only one who's ever made me feel something.
Remy Solace. She's a dangerous distraction.
She's the sun, threatening to incinerate the darkness from my soul, and keep me from focusing on what really matters-what I've always wanted.
And while every fiber of my being knows I need to stay away, I can't help but wonder . . .
What good is a knight without a queen to protect?
Contains mature themes.
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