Mistress to the Merciless Millionaire Ten years ago Tiarnan humiliatingly rejected Kate. Now a famous model she can have any man. So why does she want the cold-hearted millionaire? Kate knows he cant give her true love. But as the sultry nights close in she sees hints of a different man beneath the hard exterior... The Savakis Mistress When Damon Savakis arch enemy Manolis loses his fortune Damon wastes no time in taking the ultimate revenge
- forcing Manoliss niece Callie to become his mistress! But hes unprepared for her bravery poise & purity. Shes paid her dues as his mistress...hell take her as his willing wife! Ruthless Tycoon Inexperienced Mistress When Cesar Caretti meets innocent Jude her pure beauty sets his Spanish blood on fire. But when a night of passion results in a baby there is only one option for Cesar
- marriage! & as he is a Caretti his proposal is not a question...its a command!

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In the afterlife you may find that God is the size of a microbe & unaware of your existence. Or you may find the afterlife contains only those people whom you remember. In some afterlives you are split into all your different ages in some you are recreated based on your credit card records & in others you are forced to live with annoying versions of yourself that represent what you could have been. In these wonderfully imagined tales
- at once funny wistful & unsettling
- Eagleman kicks over the chessboard of traditional notions & offers us a dazzling lens through which to see ourselves here & now. His stories are rooted in science & romance & awe at our mysterious existence: a mixture of hope love & death that cuts through human nature at innovative angles.

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In the first book of The Runelords Raj Ahten the Wolf Lord of Indhopal uses magic to transform himself into the ultimate warrior: The Sum of All Men. He seeks to bring all of humanity under his rule
- destroying anything & anyone in his path. Standing in his way is Prince Gaborn Val Orden who must fulfil a 2 000-year-old prophecy & become the Earth King a mythic figure who can unleash the forces of the earth itself. Only then will humanity have a chance to survive...
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A brilliant memoir from the celebrated Chilean novelist on friends family & life in California her adopted home. Isabel Allende has sold more than 50 million copies of her books worldwide. The most beloved & successful of her books ' The House of the Spirits' was based on her Chilean childhood & her autobiographical works include the deeply moving ' Paula'
- a family history written at the bedside of her daughter while she lay in a coma
- & the fascinating ' My Invented Country' which explored the events of her native Chile where she lived until Pinochet's military coup. Now in ' The Sum of the Days' we have Isabel describe in an exceptionally vivid human & deeply personal way her life in California where she has lived for more than 25 years. The first page picks up from where Paula ends
- her daughter never did wake up from her coma & died in 1992
- when Allende recounts spreading Paula's ashes in her favourite part of the woods by their home. It is fair to say that Isabel has never recovered from losing her daughter but has managed to survive by keeping her husband son grandchildren as well as close friends
- kindred spirits
- central to her life. ' The Sum of the Days' based on Allende's own journals & daily correspondence with her mother in Chile reveals the author to be a dazzling generous warm & hysterically funny matriarch within her swirl of family & friends.





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This new companion to the Sumerian civilization of the third millennium BC is a mine of information with 32 chapters exploring a vast array of topics. After an initial section exploring physical & linguistic contexts & the origins of Sumerian culture successive sections explore the material world government & administration everyday life the wider Near Eastern context & the ends of the Sumerian world. Chapters attempt to provide an up-to-date synthesis of current research & range from overarching perspectives on subjects as broad as agriculture to more in-depth discussion of topics such as fashion & calendars & counting. ...

Meet teenage Carrie Bradshaw as she hits the bright lights big city of New York for the very first time! Find out how Carrie transforms from country girl to super-cool fashionista in the second explosive CARRIE DIARIES novel from the globally bestselling author of SEX & THE CITY. Summer is a magical time in New York City & Carrie is in love with all of it
- the crazy characters in her neighbourhood the vintage-clothing boutiques the wild parties & the glamorous man who has swept her off her feet. Best of all shes finally in a real writing class taking her first steps toward fulfilling her dream. This sequel to THE CARRIE DIARIES brings surprising revelations as Carrie learns to navigate her way around the Big Apple going from being a country sparrow"
- as Samantha Jones dubs her
- to the person she always wanted to be. But as it becomes increasingly difficult to reconcile her past with her future Carrie realises that making it in New York is much more complicated than she ever imagined. With her signature wit & sparkling humour Candace Bushnell reveals the irresistible story of how Carrie met Samantha & Miranda & what turned a small-town girl into one of the New York Citys most unforgettable icons Carrie Bradshaw."


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Raffaella Moretti by far the most beautiful girl in the southern Italian town of Triento is about to marry the only boy she has ever loved. It seems that nothing but happiness lies in store for Raffaella. Yet just one year later she is a widow & has had to take a job as housekeeper in the Villa Rosa for the young American who is temporarily working in Triento. As Raffaella struggles to recapture her own lost happiness she starts looking for ways to help those around her to do the same. There is Silvana the bakers wife her passion barely hidden; Carlotta the gardeners daughter with her mysterious grief & the kind & gentle owner of the Gypsy Tearoom who offers Raffaella friendship. As the lives of these villagers interweave Raffaella is pulled into the centre of a conflict that threatens not only to divide Triento but also to destroy all she holds dear. Filled with food love & longing SUMMER AT THE VILLA ROSA is like taking a seat in a sun-drenched piazza & becoming a tiny part of the endless spectacle of life there. ...

Summertime begins with a Susan Wiggs Olivia Bellamy has traded her trendy Manhattan life for a summer renovating her familys crumbling holiday resort. Tempted by the hazy nostalgic memories of summers past
- childhood innocence & the romance & rivalries of her teens
- its the perfect place to flee after her broken engagement. But what began as an escape may just be a new beginning... As Olivia uncovers secrets buried thick with dust one by one her family return their lives as frayed at the edges as the resort. Her father & the mystery woman in the tatty black & white photograph. Uncle John whos trying to be a father again to his teenage kids. Connor Davis the first love she never forgot. Laughter is ringing around Willow Lake once more. This could be Olivias summer of a lifetime!i?? Perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly

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An elderly artist & her six-year-old gr&-daughter are away on a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finl&. As the two learn to adjust to each other's fears whims & yearnings a fierce yet understated love emerges
- one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the very island itself. Written in a clear unsentimental style full of brusque humour & wisdom The Summer Book" is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own life & spirit in the book which was her favourite of her adult novels. This new edition with a Foreword by Esther Freud sees the return of a European literary gem
- fresh authentic & deeply humane."

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Have a night to remember as you enjoy a glorious summers evening of fine music & entertainment complete with a spectacular firework display. All concerts are picnic style & set in the grounds of one of the UKs most historic & beautiful country houses or castles creating a majestic environment in which to enjoy a superb evening of entertainment. Featuring a full piece orchestra you are guaranteed an evening of superb popular classics & movie themes alongside all the traditional flag-waving favourites associated with the Last Night of the Proms" such as Rule Britannia 1812 Overture Jerusalem & Land Of Hope & Glory. At selected locations youll see breathtaking pyrotechnics for example cannons firing & Napoleonic cavalry displays. Many of the concerts also feature an aerial display by an original WWII Spitfire as the orchestra performs rousing music such as the Dambusters Theme (check for details on booking). & for the finale sit back & enjoy the spectacular fireworks. This is truely the perfect way to enjoy a magical summers evening you will never forget! For safety reasons please note barbecues garden flares & pets are not permitted. Most people bring a picnic although public catering is available. There is no seating at these concerts so please bring along rugs or garden chairs. The use of recording equipment is prohibited & please allow sufficient time to park your car as no vehicles are allowed on the concert area. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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