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Cuando Matthew Jordan se marchó, Josie se refugió en el trabajo. Pero el éxito personal apenas la consolaba, porque ella seguía anhelando formar una familia. Así que, cuando Matthew regresó, Josie empezó a concebir nuevas esperanzas... ¡Hasta que la "señora Jordan" se presentó junto a sus dos adorables hijos! Aunque Matthew le aseguró que los Jordan no eran la feliz familia que parecían y que había vuelto porque la quería y deseaba estar junto a ella, Josie no podía creerlo. Tal vez, había dejado pasar demasiado tiempo...

Impulsgeber und Story Starter für Schreibbegeisterte "Dieses Buch ist Impulsgeber und dient als Story Starter für Schreibbegeisterte und Autoren“, beschreibt Laura Martin das Thema ihres Buches. „Gleichzeitig ist das Buch Auftakt einer Workshop-Serie, die als Jahresausgabe konzipiert wurde. Mit Hilfe der Schreibimpulse kann der Schreibbegeisterte seine Kreativität anzapfen und ausleben.“ Inhaltlicher Mehrwert für den Leser 366 kreative Schreibideen + Bonusmaterial liefern dem Leser Schreibaufgaben für ein ganzes Jahr, die in täglichen Schritten oder nach Bedarf erarbeitet werden können. Viele Schriftsteller und angehende Autoren verspüren zwar den Wunsch zu schreiben, doch oft fehlt ihnen das passenden Thema oder eine zündende Idee. Dieses Buch macht Schluss mit Ideen- und Schreibblockaden. Mit Hilfe der Schreibimpulse wird es dem Leser gelingen, Charaktere zu erfinden, Schauplätze zu kreieren, Handlungen voranzutreiben, Titel mit Leben zu füllen, Genre übergreifend zu schreiben und nebenbei die eigenen Schreibfähigkeiten auszubauen. Jeder Mensch ist kreativ Oft genügt ein kleiner Anstoß, um Ideen zu generieren und die eigenen Kreativität zu beflügeln. Sie steckt in jedem Menschen und wartet nur darauf, ans Tageslicht befördert zu werden. „Regelmäßige Schreibpraxis fördert den kreativen Gedankenstrom und ermöglicht, das Anzapfen von unterbewussten Ressourcen“, so Laura Martin. Geschichten, Bücher, Blogs, Artikel und mehr Neben dem Geschichtenschreiben versteht sich dieser Workshop auch als Impulsgeber für Blogger, Redakteure und Journalisten. Mit Hilfe der Schreibimpulse können diese ihren beruflichen Alltag neu kolorieren. Workshop-Serie „366 kreative Schreibimpulse - Ein Jahr voller Ideen für Geschichten, Bücher, Blogs, Artikel und mehr“ ist der Auftakt einer Workshop-Serie, die Genre übergreifend auch zukünftig mit vielfältigen, einzigartigen, kuriosen und herausfordernden Schreibaufgaben den Leser und Schreibbegeisterten anspornen wird. „Es ist unerheblich, ob Sie nur für sich oder die Schreibtischschublade schreiben wollen, oder den nächsten großen Bestseller anstreben. Wichtig ist jedoch, dass Sie dabei so viel Spaß haben, wie möglich. Verpassen Sie nicht Ihre Chance, noch heute mit dem Schreiben zu beginnen“, motiviert Laura Martin ihre Leser.

Is this love?

Il y a cent cinquante ans, les dinosaures ont été clonés et ont repris leur place au sommet de la pyramide alimentaire. Pour l''humanité, une seule façon de survivre : se réfugier sous terre. Il y a cinq ans, Jack Mundy s''est enfui du complexe souterrain abritant une civilisation qui tente tant bien que mal de se reconstruire. Il a abandonné derrière lui sa fille, Sky, âgée de sept ans. Aujourd''hui, Sky découvre l''ultime message de son père, lui expliquant que le sort des hommes dépend d''elle, et surtout d''une carte mémoire qu''il lui a laissée et qu''elle doit livrer quelque part, à la surface. Léger problème : tout être humain dehors est en danger de mort. Pourtant, malgré les interdits, Sky, suivie de son meilleur ami, quitte le bunker. Mais, à l''extérieur, les dinosaures sont-ils vraiment la plus grande menace ?

The Duke''s Counterfeit Wife - Louise Allen A feigned marriage, a very real attraction... When their ship is commandeered, Nicholas Terrell, Duke of Severton, saves stranger Sarah Parrish by claiming she''s his wife! She''s more valuable if their captors believe she''ll bring them a duchess''s ransom, but now Nicholas is compelled to share a cabin with his distractingly beautiful faux bride! Outspoken Sarah enchants him like no debutante ever has. Yet, as a lady''s companion, Sarah''s completely unsuitable for a duke. So surely a real match between them is impossible? The Captain''s Impossible Match - Laura Martin Ready to marry for duty, until his old love returns... Running into old friend, Lady Emma Westcombe, at a London ball is pure delight for Captain Guy Fitzgerald -- and pure torture! He''s carried a flame for her for years. But Guy is duty-bound to marry well to save his family from destitution, and a bride has already been selected. He has one week to spend with Emma before he must propose to someone else. But will it ever be enough?

Revealing The True Miss Stansfield - Bronwyn Scott He must solve a mystery. She''s a beguiling distraction! Inspector Hazard Manning is determined to catch the art forger plaguing London''s aristocracy. As his investigation leads him to Kent''s new art school, sweet, beautiful Addy Stansfield volunteers as his guide. He''s used to a dark criminal world, but Addy''s sunny nature draws him to the light. However, as long-awaited passions stir, so do Hazard''s professional instincts...could she unwittingly be the very person he''s been sent to unmask? Flirting With His Forbidden Lady - Laura Martin Returning from India, to a forbidden liaison... Joshua Ashburton hasn''t seen his brother for years and heads straight to his London town house. A ball is underway filled with the cream of society, including one Lady Elizabeth Hummingford. Captivated by her vitality and sparkle, he''s shocked to learn she''s all but engaged to his brother! It''s a loveless, convenient match, but how can Josh persuade her she''s chosen the wrong brother when he''s set to return abroad?

Under A Desert Moon -- Laura Martin Emma Knight has longed to realise her dream of travelling to the Egyptian desert. She''ll use her father''s ancient map and locate an undiscovered tomb. To do this, she must avoid all men, especially charming ones -- they''re the most dangerous! Emma needs a guide to fulfil her quest, but treasure hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He''s charming, he''s arrogant and his roguish grin makes Emma want to throw caution to the wind. Maybe one night of pure indulgence should be put on her wish list after all! The Captain''s Frozen Dream -- Georgie Lee Trapped in the Arctic ice, intrepid explorer Captain Conrad Essington stayed alive with thoughts of his fiancée, Katie Vickers. Finally home, he''s ready to take her in his arms and kiss away the nightmares of that winter. Except the last eighteen months haven''t been plain sailing for Katie either. With Conrad believed dead and her reputation in tatters, Katie had relinquished hope of her fiancé ever returning to save her. Now he''s back, could the dreams they''d both put on hold at last come true?

The Marquess Meets His Match - Laura Martin The marquess she loves to hate...or the man she can''t resist? Farmer''s daughter Charlotte Greenacre regrets attending a matchmaker''s party when she has to spend it avoiding her enemy Lord Robert Overby! Until she learns the handsome widower is not the villain she thought -- and after his unhappy marriage he doesn''t want a new wife. That should mean she can relax in his company -- if it weren''t for the irritating flare of attraction between them! Winning Back His Duchess - Amanda McCabe An invitation to Venice...to save their marriage! Suggesting divorce to her estranged husband Jamie, Duke of Byson, takes all Rose Wilkins''s courage. Years of distance and heartbreak have taken a toll -- she needs a new start. But Jamie won''t hear of divorce, for the scandal alone. His counter-offer: a trip to Venice. Might discovering Venice''s delights together rekindle the still-simmering desire that drew Rose to Jamie as a starry-eyed young American heiress?

One Waltz With The Viscount - Laura Martin Cinderella''s accidental waltz...with the Viscount everyone wants! Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister -- even breaking into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing Viscount! Henry''s tedious evening amongst the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he''s meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal! When Cinderella Met The Duke - Sophia Williams From fairytale night...to happily ever after? Once upon a time, assisted by her mischievous godmother, governess Anna Blake attended the ball of the season disguised as a lady...and found herself dancing with the charming Duke of Amscott! The Duke found the mysterious lady more alluring than the marriage mart debutantes being thrown in his path. But their enchanted evening ended when the clock struck midnight... Now, as societal pressure mounts for the duke to choose his bride, he searches for his runaway dance partner instead! But will the discovery of her deception -- and her station -- mean she''ll never become his Cinderella duchess?

Whispers of passionate love...

Sann kärlek Både överraskad och förorättad ser Lucy att hennes bror bjudit in Jack Gascoyne till julfestligheterna. Efter fem år utan ett ord, kan hon förlåta och ge honom en andra chans? Stjärnfall och magi En naken man dyker upp i snöstormen utanför Julias ensliga stuga. Efter noga övervägande släpper hon in honom. Men hur ska man förhålla sig till en okänd och avklädd viscount när julen står för dörren? Majorens julgåva Lady Cecilia har lyckats rymma från sin kontrollerande förmyndare, men ett plötsligt snöoväder tvingar henne att söka skydd i major Joseph Crawleys lilla stuga. Hur kommer juldagsnatten att förlöpa?

’Tis the season...

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Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past. Lord Martin''s Scandalous Bluestocking - Elizabeth Rolls Since Kit Selbourne scandalously broke her betrothal to Lord Martin Lacy, she’s become an independent woman running her uncle’s book shop. But when her uncle is murdered, Kit must turn to Martin for help, and discovers the desire between them still burns strongly. Yet Kit is wedded to her new, free life, unless Martin can finally convince his courageous bluestocking that their marriage would be one of equals... The Wrong Way to Catch a Rake - Lara Temple So far Phoebe Brimford’s experience of Dominic, Lord Wrexham, is that he lives up to his reputation as a dissolute rake. But he’s also frustratingly charming and distractingly attractive! And whilst undercover spy Phoebe knows entangling herself with such a character is the wrong way to go about her mission, the closer she gets to Dominic, the more she suspects he’s not as lost as Society seems to think he is... A Match to Fool Society - Laura Martin Jane Ashworth dreams of being an author, yet Society insists she becomes a debutante — so play the game she must! Jane finds an unlikely ally in notorious rake Tom Stewart. As a new guardian to his nephew, Tom is out of his depth and intent on remaining a bachelor. They agree to fool society with their pretend courtship, but both are unprepared when the lines of their agreement start to become blurred... A Laird in London - Catherine Tinley Angus MacDonald has just arrived in London to reclaim his land when he rescues Lady Isabella Wood from a cattle stampede! Their instant attraction is undeniable, but Isabella must wed this Season and Angus isn’t looking for a bride. His wild Hebridean home is a world away from London Society, so Isabella is completely out-of-bounds. Even if their connection is unlike anything he’s felt before...

Secrets Behind Locked Doors From the darkest of shadows...to the dazzling world of the ton. After a year wrongfully imprisoned in an asylum, Louisa Turnhill can''t believe it when Robert, Lord Fleetwood arrives to rescue her. As her new guardian, he''s there to take Louisa to his London townhouse - and a different life. Thrust into an unknown world of debutantes and balls, Louisa starts to put her trust in Robert. But his life is tainted with darkness too, and with society’s eyes upon them, will they ever be able to shake off the secrets that once lurked behind locked doors? Under A Desert Moon Emma Knight''s wish list: 1. Realise a lifelong dream to travel to the magnificent Egyptian desert. 2. Locate an undiscovered tomb by following her father''s ancient map. 3. Avoid all men, especially charming ones - experience tells her they''re the most dangerous! Emma needs a guide to fulfil her quest, but treasure hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He''s charming, he''s arrogant and his roguish grin makes Emma want to throw caution to the wind. Maybe one night of pure indulgence should be put on her wish list after all!

Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past. The Kiss That Made Her Countess - Laura Martin Desperate to step into Society just once before she’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball...only to catch a dashing stranger’s eye! He’s also determined to be distracted from his troubles, and Alice can’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he’s the Earl of Northumberland...and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess! A Cinderella To Redeem The Earl - Ann Lethbridge Damian, the new Earl of Dart has returned to England for one purpose: to exact revenge on those who betrayed his family. Having discovered his enemy’s daughter, Pamela, is now a Cook, he hires her. But his plans for vengeance go awry when the beguiling Cinderella sparks an attraction that complicates everything. For if Damian continues with his plan, he will betray the only woman who could redeem him... Lady Beaumont’s Daring Proposition - Eva Shepherd Lady Emily Beaumont has buried herself away from Society after being deceived by a rake so disastrously in the past. When she encounters the devilish Jackson Wilde, she knows he’s exactly the sort of man a young, sensible woman should avoid at all costs! But Emily realises if she is to remain a spinster all her life, Jackson could pose the perfect opportunity: to experience the delights of being his mistress! A Deal With The Rebellious Marquess - Bronwyn Scott After tragically losing her husband, Fleur is determined to expose the man responsible in a tell-all news article. Yet she’s thwarted by Jasper, the infuriating, rebellious — and undeniably handsome! — Marquess of Meltham, when she implicates his brother. His deal? They work to uncover the truth together! As sparks of hostility turn into sparks of desire, Fleur must decide whether her vendetta is worth the cost of losing her heart...

Cinderella’s accidental waltz... With the Viscount everyone wants!

Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past. The Trouble With The Daring Governess - Annie Burrows Governess Rosalind is hired by Michael, the new Marquess of Caldicot, to guide his ward — a just-launched debutante. But Rosalind takes her role a little too seriously when she accidentally knocks one of her charge’s disreputable suitors off a balcony! Former soldier Michael steps in to help captivating Rosalind — though from the sounds of groaning, the scoundrel is just fine, unfortunately! Yet she’s wary of trusting any man — least of all her employer. Anyway, why does he care so much...when she’s hardly a suitable match for a Marquess? The Earl’s Marriage Dilemma - Sarah Mallory Conham, the new Earl of Dallamire, is resolute: he must wed a wealthy bride. It’s the only way to bring the estate that his late father squandered back into prosperity. But a late-night encounter with beautiful stranger, Rosina Brackwood, leads Conham to question his carefully laid plans... Running away from her abominable brother, Rosina is in desperate need of refuge. So, when Conham offers her the position of his land steward, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. Yet as they live and work in close confines, the crackle of chemistry is impossible to ignore... One Waltz With The Viscount - Laura Martin Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister — even breaking into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing Viscount! Henry’s tedious evening amongst the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he’s meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal! When Cinderella Met The Duke - Sophia Williams Once upon a time, assisted by her mischievous godmother, governess Anna Blake attended the ball of the season disguised as a lady...and found herself dancing with the charming Duke of Amscott! The Duke found the mysterious lady more alluring than the marriage mart debutantes being thrown in his path. But their enchanted evening ended when the clock struck midnight... Now, as societal pressure mounts for the duke to choose his bride, he searches for his runaway dance partner instead! But will the discovery of her deception — and her station — mean she’ll never become his Cinderella duchess?

Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past. The Night She Met The Duke - Sarah Mallory Her mysterious midnight visitor? The Duke! Hearing herself described as ‘a lady as dull as her name’ is the final straw in Prudence Clifford’s disastrous Season so she decides to stay with her aunt in Bath. But Pru’s new life is anything but dull when one night she finds an uninvited, devastatingly handsome Duke at her kitchen table! Pru will never forget the emotional connection they shared. But it’s their unexpected reunion three months later which will prove truly unforgettable... Falling For His Pretend Countess - Lauri Robinson An intriguing encounter...with the lady next door. Henry, Earl of Beaufort, was London’s most eligible bachelor. Only now someone is trying to frame him for murder! He finds an unexpected ally in his enchanting neighbour Suzanne who, after fleeing the American Civil War, also finds herself on the fringes of Society. She agrees to help prove his innocence, and a fake engagement provides the perfect cover. Until his real feelings threaten their charade... The Housekeeper’s Forbidden Earl - Laura Martin A position too good to refuse...a desire too strong to deny! After being abandoned at the altar, housekeeper Kate Winters has finally found peace working at a grand house. Until her new employer Lord Henderson unexpectedly returns, resolved to sell his estate. Determined to remind the brooding earl of the beauty of his home, Kate’s discovering the allure of the man behind the title. Scarred by her past, dare Kate risk her future by surrendering to this forbidden attraction... The Viscount’s Daring Miss - Lottie R. James May the best Viscount or Miss...win! When her best friend and employer is injured, groom Roberta ‘Bobby’ Kinsley feels compelled to help him. She agrees to step into the saddle and compete in an endurance horse race to help secure his ancestral home. Yet the minute that Bobby comes face-to-face with her opponent — arrogant yet infuriatingly charismatic Lawrence, Viscount Hayes — it’s clear that it won’t just be the competition that has her heart racing!

"You think you know zombies? You think you know haiku? Think again, friend. One by one, these mutant three-line creatures will take, as Emily Dickinson famously said of poetry, "the top of your head off." I''ve always been amazed at how Laura Martin''s poems make me laugh and think at the same time. She cracks you up, and then she brings you right back to earth. For one, here''s "The Lonely Zombie: " Her desire for a wild heart overlooked the fact he had no brains. Buy this book. I think it casts a curse on those who touch it and don''t." -Bob Stanley, Sacramento Poet Laureate 2009 - 2012 "Delightfully cheeky, hilarious, and poignant, Laura Martin''s work of zombie haikus is a mash-up of clever fun. The perfect unique gift for the lover of the Undead!" -Katie McCleary, best-selling author and podcast host of NPR''s The Drive "If you never imagine that haiku could be funny, you haven''t read Laura Martin''s haiku. The queen of zombie haiku, Martin''s Haiku for the Undead is a delight, starting with simple poems in the classic form, then widening into longer pieces of chained haiku-many humorous, some reflecting on life in the suburbs, politics, menopause and the pandemic. Perhaps most delightful are the long titles that precede the tightly composed poetic gems, each one meant to be read aloud, tasted, chuckled over and savored." -Jan Haag, editor Amherst Writers & Artists Press "After reading Laura Marin''s Haiku for the Undead, I''m still not sure I believe in Zombies, but maybe I do. Martin talks about them in such a sweet way they have to be real. She made me smile, think about things, wonder how many pieces I''m made of, and where they came from. Martin hides no hearts; she simply teases the reader of all we should know. She''ll leave you feeling warm, understood, and glad you spent some time with her-I do." -Bill Gainer, author of A True Story (Used Poems, 2003 - 2021)

Royaume de Huria, XIXe siècle En acceptant de devenir la gouvernante des enfants du cheikh de Huria, Rachel pensait avoir trouvé la position idéale. N''avait-elle pas toujours rêvé de voyager dans des contrées exotiques, loin de son Angleterre natale ? Ce qu''elle n''avait pas prévu, en revanche, c''est que le père de ses charmants élèves la mette hors d''elle à chacune de leurs rencontres. En matière d''éducation, tout semble l''opposer à cet homme sûr de lui et intimidant, qui place le devoir royal avant le bonheur de ses enfants. Mais Rachel refuse de transiger avec ses principes et n''hésite pas à provoquer le souverain...

Collection includes: Letter (2 p.), 1905 Aug. 28, Nashville, from John W. Morton (Secretary of State), concerning interest in the Ku-Klux Klan as a result of Dixon''s article in the Metropolitan magazine, reminiscing about the founding of the K.K.K., and asking if Crowe remembers the exact date the Klan disbanded; letter (4 p.), 1908 Oct. 27, West Park, Miss., from Laura Martin Rose, reflecting on the valor of the soldiers of the Confederacy; letter (6 p., with envelope), 1913 Sept. 16, West Park, Miss. (to Mrs. Crowe), concerning her soon to be published book on the K.K.K. With 2 photographic postcards, "Regalia of Grand Cyclops K.K.K./Original now in U.D.C. Chapter Room, at Florence, Alabama," one indicating in pen the mounted figure to be James R. Crowe. Also with 2 newspaper clippings (now photocopied). Items were removed from the book, The Ku Klux Klan or Invisible empire, by Mrs. S.E.F. Rose (New Orleans, 1914), the gift to Mrs. James R. Crowe from the author.

Den unga miss Henrietta Harvey vet inte hur hon ska överleva förnedringen av att ha råkat krypa ner i lord Hauxtons säng. För att inte tala om hennes förskräckelse när hon på morgonen inser att de är insnöade! Men Henrietta upptäcker allteftersom timmarna går att den sträve, kylige mannen har en fängslande och varm sida också.