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Quand la princesse des quartiers sud de Chicago débarque dans l’université la plus prestigieuse du pays pour débusquer l’ignoble violeur qui terrorise les étudiantes, ça provoque forcément des étincelles... Elvira Petrova, dix-neuf ans, tombe des nues quand l’avocate de la très renommée King’s University lui fait une proposition des plus inattendues contre un " petit " service. Le deal est risqué, mais bien trop tentant pour qu’elle puisse le refuser.

Band 1 der unwiderstehlichen Circus-Reihe von New-Adult-Star Ayla Dade als Hörbuch. Einmal der Star im berühmten Sky Circus zu sein – davon träumt die Trapezakrobatin Heaven bereits ihr Leben lang. Die gespannte Erwartung im Zirkuszelt, die glänzenden Augen der Zuschauer, schillernde Kostüme und riskante Acts – all das ist ihr Zuhause. Doch trotz harter Arbeit hat es die Tochter des Zirkusdirektors noch nicht an die Spitze geschafft. Als sich ihre Konkurrentin verletzt, hat sie endlich die Chance, sich zu beweisen und wird über Nacht zum Star der Show – aber das Rampenlicht hat einen Preis.

Abducted. Taken to a hellish alien world. And it only gets worse. Horrifying creatures called the Vereni are out for my blood, but my abductor is an alien warrior who claims he's my protector. He says there's only one thing that will truly keep me safe. His seed. To protect me, he fights through the Vereni with a ferocity and possessiveness that no human man has ever shown me.

The Ulkar are the stuff of nightmares, and they want to do much worse to Ellie than kill her. They want to breed her. Kula is sent to save her. He’s an Aparan warrior, the only race in the galaxy strong enough to fight the Ulkar. He swears to die protecting her, but there’s only one way to save her: The Ulkar will not breed with a woman who has already been claimed, so Kula will have to do it first.

Kalafa has three rules: Keep your woman leashed, satisfied, and disciplined. The alien warrior Soturi abducts Emma, taking his new prize to the desert planet Kalafa. They may enter the city walls under one condition: Emma must submit to Soturi...and wear a leash and collar. She feels degraded and dehumanized as the savage alien walks her through the city on a leash, but that’s not even the beginning of her problems. Every night at sunset, the temple’s bells chime, and the men all walk their women to the center of the city.

Sam has a secret he holds close to his heart...Joy Paulson is fine being single. In fact, it saves her from the maddening dating rituals in Manhattan. If she ever settles down, it will be with someone she truly loves and trusts. That’s why she turns down her super-hot boss when he asks her out, leading to disaster when he retaliates, forcing her termination. Sam Davidson has pined for Joy since the first time he saw her sweet smile and stunning eyes. But there’s a secret that the shy IT developer holds deep inside: Sam is still a virgin.

Ashlyn Rivers left her cheating fiancé behind and moved to Ardor Creek to revamp her life. Done with men in general, she has plenty to focus on, like building her new business and renovating her house for the local haunted homes tour. Scott Grillo lost his family in a tragic accident several years ago. Still processing the loss, he throws himself into his contracting business, pushing away the loneliness and heartache. When Ashlyn blazes into Scott’s life, he turns down her request to renovate her house, vowing to squelch the desire she stirs deep inside.

One of them claimed me in the airlock. The other kidnapped me. Now I belong to both of them. Well, I will belong to both of them, but Khetar custom says that the Second gets to have his turn alone with me first. That means I’m going to be alone with Tschenkar. At least until I get pregnant. But Tschenkar makes me nervous. I’ve never done anything alone with him, and now he’s going to get me all to himself each and every night. For our “honeymoon,” Tschenkar and I were supposed to land together in the city. Instead, we crash-land in Eden’s frozen wilderness.

Who knew a fake holiday relationship could be so fun? Kayla Summers has had enough of her mother’s insistence that she find a man and get married. At 33, she’s a successful attorney and has a fantastic life. Knowing her mother will grill her constantly over the upcoming holidays about her single existence, she dreads the visits home. Carter Manheim is a self-proclaimed bachelor, dead set on seducing every beautiful woman in Manhattan. And why not? His parents’ disastrous marriage and divorce proved that lifelong commitments just aren’t viable.

I’ve never laid eyes on a man, not even in pictures. Eden is a woman’s world...a world no man has ever stepped foot on. But then the Khetar arrive. They’re big alien men, in a big alien ship, with big alien d—let’s just say it’s a big problem, especially because High Command assigns me to operate the airlock for a diplomatic mission. I make first contact with their king, their scion: Thuliak. One look into those burning teal eyes is all it takes. He’s the first and last man I ever need to see. A woman from Eden may never touch a man.

Take the journey with three best friends as they navigate falling in love in the big city! This box set contains the complete series of three fun, fast-paced, steamy holiday novellas: His Holiday Pact, Her Holiday Surprise, and Her Patriotic Prince.

Justine Lancaster made every possible mistake in her disastrous marriage. After finally leaving her abusive ex-husband, she forges ahead, creating a new life with her daughter. Police officer Gary Lincoln fell in love with Justine somewhere between the end of his divorce and the first time he showed up on her doorstep with a deep need to protect her from her husband. After silently loving her for years, he continues to watch over Justine and her daughter, knowing they deserve happiness…and understanding a woman as special as Justine deserves more than he can give.

Sometimes you squander all your second chances...Peter Stratford fell in love at seven years old with the only woman who would ever claim his heart. But Carrie represented Ardor Creek, the town Peter detested. Determined to make something of himself in New York City, he leaves her behind, breaking both their hearts. Carrie Longwood accepted that Peter would never love her enough to stay. Embracing her inner strength, she married another and had her precious boys before her messy divorce. Alone in Ardor Creek, she builds her life around her small family unit.

Chad Hanson has one true love: being mayor of Ardor Creek. With his charming personality, kind nature, and adoration of the small town, it’s as if he was born for the role. Although he dates constantly and loves playing the field, he’s never come close to falling for someone the way he loves his job.

Auch wenn das Blackwell Palace sich inzwischen wie ein wahres Zuhause anfühlt, würde Paola das Luxushotel und St. Moritz nach den Geschehnissen des letzten Polospiels am liebsten hinter sich lassen. Doch sie hat jemandem ein Versprechen gegeben, das sie niemals brechen würde. Paola bleibt keine andere Wahl: Um ihr Versprechen zu halten, muss sie sich ausgerechnet der Person anvertrauen, die sie aus tiefster Seele hassen will. Aber es gibt noch eine viel größere Herausforderung.

Der Auftakt zur "Frozen Hearts"-Reihe von Bestsellerautorin Ayla Dade. Als Paola an der Fassade des imposanten Blackwell Palace mit seinen verschneiten Türmen und Spitzendächern emporblickt, kann sie kaum glauben, dass dies ihr neues Zuhause und ihr Arbeitsplatz ist. Der Hotelpalast in St. Moritz hat einen legendären Ruf – genau wie die beiden Hotelerben Charles und Edward Blackwell. Als Paola ihnen zum ersten Mal begegnet, gerät auch sie sofort in ihren Bann: Die Brüder sind verboten schön, mächtig und in beiden sitzt ein tiefer Schmerz, der sie unberechenbar macht.

Heather Combs grew up in Ardor Creek, stuck in a home with zero love or emotional support. She became a popular but cold ice queen, then married her high school boyfriend, only to realize she’d entered into another emotionally unfulfilling relationship. Convinced she didn’t possess the capacity to love, she divorced her ex and left Ardor Creek. Years later, Jeremy Kramer, a successful author and single dad, moves to Ardor Creek and instantly falls for the small-town charm. His busy life leaves little room for love, even if former bad girl Heather Combs continually catches his eye.

Dr. Teresa Roe moved from the bustling city to small-town Pennsylvania, hoping the slower pace would help her focus on finding a partner and building a family. Unfortunately, life had other plans, and Teresa finds herself single in her mid-40s, unable to have the children she craves. Determined to focus on the positives, she builds her thriving therapy practice and joins a hook-up app looking for a fun, no-strings-attached affair.

Contains all three books of the Seeding Eden series.

Laura Cunningham is gorgeous, witty and tough as nails...and still single in her late 30s. After dating every man in Manhattan, she’s resigned herself to the fact that true love just might not exist for her. Certainly a bummer for the woman who observed her two best friends fall in love with sexy, strong men who are their soulmates. Adam Gardner is a soldier who’s been committed to the cause his entire life. Nearing 40, he realizes that once his next mission is complete, he wants to settle down and build a home and family.