An irresistible 16th century tale of intrigue, rivalry and friendship filled with fascinating characters and a compelling plot.
—Roberta Rich, Internationally bestselling author of The Midwife of Venice Trilogy
Whose Son will be King?
In 1491, France conquers Brittany. As part of the peace treaty, fifteen-year-old Duchess Anne must marry the young French king. She arrives in France, defeated, homesick and surrounded by enemies. Once the ruler of her duchy, her only value and duty as queen is to provide an heir. With only her pride to sustain her, can Anne make a place for herself in her enemy’s court?
All France rejoices when Charles-Orland is born—except one woman. Countess Louise d’Angoulême resents the tiny, beguiling Queen Anne from the moment they meet. The countess is determined that her son shall reign. When the king sets off for Italy, his sights set on conquest, he appoints his sister as regent. Countess Louise, using her considerable skills for intrigue, grasps the opportunity to challenge the queen.
Because her husband’s sister orchestrated the defeat of Brittany, Anne detests the woman. Yet the king relies on his sister, so she holds the key to the king's confidence. Can Anne put aside her anger to make his sister an ally?
Most important of all, can she protect her children from Louise's determination that her son will be the next king? Whose son will succeed to the throne?
Based on the eventful life of Anne, beloved Duchess of Brittany and influential Queen of France, this is the riveting story of a dangerous rivalry between two strong women in a man’s world and sets the stage for The Importance of Pawns.
Lovers of historical fiction will be delighted by this rich portrayal of an overlooked Renaissance queen and her courtiers. Great for fans of: Elizabeth Chadwick, Alison Weir.
—Booklife Review, 2022
Jolted from his cozy life when he accompanies his Boss, Ian, on an ill-fated trip, Barney is thrown into the unfamiliar world of Barranyup Dog Pound. Getting lost was his own fault – he's got nobody to blame but himself, as he admits. There's nothing worse for a dog than feeling sheepish! Now that he's been incarcerated, the smart-arse young mutt must use his wits and his 'smarts' to survive this hostile environment. Stunned and disappointed that Ian doesn't show to take him home, Barney's got to deal with his new situation. Can he learn to use the system under the guidance of Charlie, an ancient scarred Blue Heeleer who takes him under his paw? Or will it be "Bye, bye Cruel World" with Doc Soper's needle?
And then ... will there be life and love in a new home after the dog pound? Find out how it all happens in Every Which Way But Home, the humorous, yet touching, prequel to the Mutt to Megastar series.
Two stand alone, funny romantic suspense books by USA Today bestselling author Elise Sax.
Bounty:
Abby Williams just got a promotion. The job in London comes with perks aplenty, including a trip to an exotic island to review a five-star resort with poolside service. Unfortunately, on day two of her vacation, Abby finds herself bound and stuffed into a burlap bag, on her way across two continents.
Iain Brodie is a muscle-bound mercenary. He just helped a despotic dictator take over an island. He’s also Abby’s kidnapper, and he has his own problems. Framed for a murder he didn’t commit and a boss who’s out to get him, he has to face facts: Early retirement is out of the question and Abby Williams looks damned good in a burlap bag.
Elise Sax delivers another hilarious page-turner. Bounty is a sexy, wild ride, and is certain to appeal to fans of Romancing the Stone and National Treasure.
Switched:
Debra’s wedding day ended when the groom jilted her three hours before the ceremony, leaving her with a stiff catering bill and a broken heart. Now, he’s off to Bora Bora on a one-man honeymoon, and she’s on the couch in her wedding dress, watching Christmas movies and eating her way through the corner market. Inspired by her movie marathon, she decides to do a home exchange on a Spanish island to get over her ex. But Debra’s life is nothing like the movies, and her home exchange goes terribly wrong. Stranded, she draws the attention of a hunky cafe owner who might know more than he admits about the disappearances of some local women. If Debra’s not careful, she may be the next one to disappear.
Profit By Planning Your Trades: A Beginners Guide To Trading Stocks
********** REVISED for 2021 ***********
Discover how you can trade stocks on a regular basis in the stock market and reach your financial goals in this short read. Plain language and simple explanations help anyone who wants to learn about investing in basic terms.
BONUS
Learn about a way to invest, via a micro investing platform, that allows you to earn from the stock market for as little as $1.00 per month.
Just because it's a short read doesn't mean it's not packed with a great deal of information and tips!
FEAR, UNCHECKED, DOMINATES AND RUINS LIVES.
In today's world, it's easy to fall victim to fear. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused fear levels to surge, sending global anxiety and stress levels to new highs. We worry about how we'll get by. We fear for the future. But all hope is not lost; you can overcome your fears and thrive.
With Taming Fear in the Age of Covid, mental health professional Dr. Winfried Sedhoff shows how you can master your anxiety and take back control of your life. After experiencing his own personal crisis that forced him to face his worst fears, Dr. Sedhoff now wishes to share what he's learned so that you too can emerge stronger from the other side. Inside, you'll discover:
· actionable lessons to implement in your daily life to reduce stress and find peace
· how to resolve different types of fears at their source, from day-to-day fears such as fear of failure to the fears of severe trauma, illness, PTSD, and death
· how to prevent fears before they take hold
· how you can tap into the secret fear-taming properties of nature
· much, much more.
Whether you're experiencing fear related to COVID or anxiety in your home, study, or workplace, you deserve to live a calm life. As you'll learn, we each have the power to resolve our fears and choose our future.
Who among us doesn't wish to truly tame their fears?
FEAR, UNCHECKED, DOMINATES AND RUINS LIVES.
In today's world, it's easy to fall victim to fear. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused fear levels to surge, sending global anxiety and stress levels to new highs. We worry about how we'll get by. We fear for the future. But all hope is not lost; you can overcome your fears and thrive.
With Taming Fear in the Age of Covid, mental health professional Dr. Winfried Sedhoff shows how you can master your anxiety and take back control of your life. After experiencing his own personal crisis that forced him to face his worst fears, Dr. Sedhoff now wishes to share what he's learned so that you too can emerge stronger from the other side. Inside, you'll discover:
· actionable lessons to implement in your daily life to reduce stress and find peace
· how to resolve different types of fears at their source, from day-to-day fears such as fear of failure to the fears of severe trauma, illness, PTSD, and death
· how to prevent fears before they take hold
· how you can tap into the secret fear-taming properties of nature
· much, much more.
Whether you're experiencing fear related to COVID or anxiety in your home, study, or workplace, you deserve to live a calm life. As you'll learn, we each have the power to resolve our fears and choose our future.
Who among us doesn't wish to truly tame their fears?
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A coming-of-age novel with a strong heroine, a sweet love story, and a suspenseful struggle between good and evil
Running from vile rumors and merciless ridicule, thirteen-year-old Nicole Beaumont flees her home in Parsons Valley, Georgia. In the farming community where she lived, almost any transgression could be tolerated, excused, or overlooked, any transgression, save one that smacked of sex, and, according to rumor, that was exactly what she had done while lying with Chris Miller on the bank of Parsons Pond. It was a lie, the worst part at any rate, but Chris̶ refused to deny the rumor. Chris, the boy who had been her best-friend-for-life, her soul mate, the one with whom she was supposed to spend her life, he allowed everyone to believe the rumor to be true.
Vowing to never trust another person as she had trusted Chris, Nicole leaves him behind and takes refuge at a boarding school in rural Pennsylvania.
Such vows can be difficult to keep, but Nicole perseveres.
Until she meets Richard. He seems different from the others. He accepts Nicole as she is. He keeps her secrets. When others doubt her, he stands in her defense. Nevertheless, even as they fall in love, the full story of what happened at Parsons Pond remains off-limits to him, as well as her memories of Chris, which tempt her, tugging her into the past, threatening to betray her.
Chris re-enters her life in a most unexpected way, and Nicole finds herself emmeshed in a deadly game that pits Chris, the boy she once loved, against Richard, the man who loves her, now, a game from which only one will emerge unscathed. Nicole faces an impossible decision. Which will she choose? Who will live?
House Beside the Riveris a romantic, true-to-life coming-of-age novel featuring a violent culture, a strong woman, and a sweet ending. One-click House Beside the River today!
Aurora Goldberg Stein is lost in grief. Her beloved husband, Jake Stein, has just died in a tragic car accident and her sorrow is overwhelming. But is this really the end? Perhaps, perhaps not. She hears his voice. She sees his ghostly presence. She travels back in time to another life with Jake. What is going on? What is the message?
Jake Stein, a dashing Texan, sweeps Aurora off her feet and changes her life. A Brooklyn born actress, she moved to NYC and does temporary work to pay her bills. On this particular assignment, she accidentally meets Jake Stein, who is her dance with destiny. Leaving everything she knows, she marries him and moves to Austin, Texas. No longer struggling to make ends meet, Aurora wiles away her time bored and lonely, and trying to recapture the excitement she once had with this man. And then suddenly, it's all over, her life, her future is gone. Vanished are all her hopes and dreams.
But destiny comes in many forms, and when Aurora moves to a new house, she discovers that the previous owner has never left. The ghostly presence of Viola Parker looms large and becomes Aurora's guide through time revealing to her the mistakes she's made with Jake Stein through the centuries. This time, maybe this time, Aurora can get it right.
My darkest secret?
I spent a evening with a complete stranger.
He left me with two things: His first name. And his baby.
Now he's back and determined to make me his - but he's got a few secrets of his own.
Dominic showed me what a real man's touch felt like.
How it could awaken parts of me I never knew existed.
But it all went up in flames after I learned the truth about his intentions.
So I ran as fast as I could.
Now, he's back and I'm freaking out.
"We've got unfinished business."
"You have the wrong girl."
To which he replies: "Maybe I wasn't clear. You left once. I won't allow you to leave twice."
Now it's becoming abundantly clear Dominic has a few dark secrets of his own.
Secrets like being an enigmatic billionaire and the leader of a dark criminal underworld.
There's no telling how a man like him will respond when he learns I've kept his child from him.
A full-length standalone age-gap romance from the Silver Fox series. Each book can be read on its own. All books come with an oh so satisfying happily ever after. No cheating or cliffhanger!!
My darkest secret?
I spent a evening with a complete stranger.
He left me with two things: His first name. And his baby.
Now he's back and determined to make me his - but he's got a few secrets of his own.
Dominic showed me what a real man's touch felt like.
How it could awaken parts of me I never knew existed.
But it all went up in flames after I learned the truth about his intentions.
So I ran as fast as I could.
Now, he's back and I'm freaking out.
"We've got unfinished business."
"You have the wrong girl."
To which he replies: "Maybe I wasn't clear. You left once. I won't allow you to leave twice."
Now it's becoming abundantly clear Dominic has a few dark secrets of his own.
Secrets like being an enigmatic billionaire and the leader of a dark criminal underworld.
There's no telling how a man like him will respond when he learns I've kept his child from him.
A full-length standalone age-gap romance from the Silver Fox series. Each book can be read on its own. All books come with an oh so satisfying happily ever after. No cheating or cliffhanger!!
FEAR, UNCHECKED, DOMINATES AND RUINS LIVES.
In today's world, it's easy to fall victim to fear. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused fear levels to surge, sending global anxiety and stress levels to new highs. We worry about how we'll get by. We fear for the future. But all hope is not lost; you can overcome your fears and thrive.
With Taming Fear in the Age of Covid, mental health professional Dr. Winfried Sedhoff shows how you can master your anxiety and take back control of your life. After experiencing his own personal crisis that forced him to face his worst fears, Dr. Sedhoff now wishes to share what he's learned so that you too can emerge stronger from the other side. Inside, you'll discover:
· actionable lessons to implement in your daily life to reduce stress and find peace
· how to resolve different types of fears at their source, from day-to-day fears such as fear of failure to the fears of severe trauma, illness, PTSD, and death
· how to prevent fears before they take hold
· how you can tap into the secret fear-taming properties of nature
· much, much more.
Whether you're experiencing fear related to COVID or anxiety in your home, study, or workplace, you deserve to live a calm life. As you'll learn, we each have the power to resolve our fears and choose our future.
Who among us doesn't wish to truly tame their fears?
Aurora Goldberg Stein is lost in grief. Her beloved husband, Jake Stein, has just died in a tragic car accident and her sorrow is overwhelming. But is this really the end? Perhaps, perhaps not. She hears his voice. She sees his ghostly presence. She travels back in time to another life with Jake. What is going on? What is the message?
Jake Stein, a dashing Texan, sweeps Aurora off her feet and changes her life. A Brooklyn born actress, she moved to NYC and does temporary work to pay her bills. On this particular assignment, she accidentally meets Jake Stein, who is her dance with destiny. Leaving everything she knows, she marries him and moves to Austin, Texas. No longer struggling to make ends meet, Aurora wiles away her time bored and lonely, and trying to recapture the excitement she once had with this man. And then suddenly, it's all over, her life, her future is gone. Vanished are all her hopes and dreams.
But destiny comes in many forms, and when Aurora moves to a new house, she discovers that the previous owner has never left. The ghostly presence of Viola Parker looms large and becomes Aurora's guide through time revealing to her the mistakes she's made with Jake Stein through the centuries. This time, maybe this time, Aurora can get it right.
FEAR, UNCHECKED, DOMINATES AND RUINS LIVES.
In today's world, it's easy to fall victim to fear. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused fear levels to surge, sending global anxiety and stress levels to new highs. We worry about how we'll get by. We fear for the future. But all hope is not lost; you can overcome your fears and thrive.
With Taming Fear in the Age of Covid, mental health professional Dr. Winfried Sedhoff shows how you can master your anxiety and take back control of your life. After experiencing his own personal crisis that forced him to face his worst fears, Dr. Sedhoff now wishes to share what he's learned so that you too can emerge stronger from the other side. Inside, you'll discover:
· actionable lessons to implement in your daily life to reduce stress and find peace
· how to resolve different types of fears at their source, from day-to-day fears such as fear of failure to the fears of severe trauma, illness, PTSD, and death
· how to prevent fears before they take hold
· how you can tap into the secret fear-taming properties of nature
· much, much more.
Whether you're experiencing fear related to COVID or anxiety in your home, study, or workplace, you deserve to live a calm life. As you'll learn, we each have the power to resolve our fears and choose our future.
Who among us doesn't wish to truly tame their fears?
Cop-turned-priest Raff Rafferty travels to Florida to aid in the search for missing college student Holly Greenwood who mysteriously disappeared during Spring Break, learning that she was abducted to a remote Caribbean island by a suave, seductive pilot employed by corrupt billionaire Winston Waxx. When Holly's friend and roommate Lori is later kidnapped, Raff quickly realizes that his only recourse is a dangerous one, namely to secretly violate the island's tight security and rescue the girls before they can be sold to foreign brothels.
I swore to myself that I’d never cross that line with her.
But when Savannah Monroe, my chief operations officer, shows up on my doorstep with a proposition that starts with her in my lap and a promise of just this once…The line disappears.
At fifteen years my junior and the smartest woman I’ve ever met, she’s by far the greatest asset at Baxley Tech.
From the moment I hired her, we had a connection—as friends, as a mentor.
A lingering touch.
A stolen glance.
An unspoken attraction that lingers just beneath the surface, threatening to boil over.
So when she reveals a painful secret she’s been hiding from me that involves my CFO, I don’t hesitate…I take care of it immediately.
Or so I thought.
But the lies and corruption go much deeper than I ever realized and now we’re in a tangled web of passion and secrecy.
After our one night together, everything changes.
The thought of her in the arms of another man turns me into someone I don’t recognize—insatiable, hungry.
Indulging in every filthy thought I’ve had about her for three years is one thing, but losing my heart in the process wasn’t part of the deal.
But here’s the thing about forbidden fantasies…they usually come at a price.
And this one, just might be deadly.
When a blackmailer threatens to destroy her life and everything she’s worked for, I take matters into my own hands.
Because when it comes to Savannah Monroe, there is no negotiation.
No backing down.
No Limits.
No Rules.
No losing her.
We promised each other it would only be just this once.
But now that I’ve had a taste…I want my fill.
Just This Once is a VERY steamy, sexy billionaire stand-alone with no cheating and a satisfying happily ever after. Be warned, you'll be begging for one night with Warren Baxley.
Cop-turned-priest Raff Rafferty travels to Florida to aid in the search for missing college student Holly Greenwood who mysteriously disappeared during Spring Break, learning that she was abducted to a remote Caribbean island by a suave, seductive pilot employed by corrupt billionaire Winston Waxx. When Holly's friend and roommate Lori is later kidnapped, Raff quickly realizes that his only recourse is a dangerous one, namely to secretly violate the island's tight security and rescue the girls before they can be sold to foreign brothels.
Aurora Goldberg Stein is lost in grief. Her beloved husband, Jake Stein, has just died in a tragic car accident and her sorrow is overwhelming. But is this really the end? Perhaps, perhaps not. She hears his voice. She sees his ghostly presence. She travels back in time to another life with Jake. What is going on? What is the message?
Jake Stein, a dashing Texan, sweeps Aurora off her feet and changes her life. A Brooklyn born actress, she moved to NYC and does temporary work to pay her bills. On this particular assignment, she accidentally meets Jake Stein, who is her dance with destiny. Leaving everything she knows, she marries him and moves to Austin, Texas. No longer struggling to make ends meet, Aurora wiles away her time bored and lonely, and trying to recapture the excitement she once had with this man. And then suddenly, it's all over, her life, her future is gone. Vanished are all her hopes and dreams.
But destiny comes in many forms, and when Aurora moves to a new house, she discovers that the previous owner has never left. The ghostly presence of Viola Parker looms large and becomes Aurora's guide through time revealing to her the mistakes she's made with Jake Stein through the centuries. This time, maybe this time, Aurora can get it right.
A war between two supernatural races. A beautiful computer genius in grave danger. A seductive, passionate immortal is her only hope of survival... Cynn Cruor sniper and vampire/werewolf hybrid Finn Qualtrough, is on a mission to find the leader of the Scatha Cruors - a breakaway group that wants to enslave the human race. Pretty simple, right? Not when he finds himself saving a woman from the Scatha Cruors' who stirs a desire to protect. Mine. Insomniac Eirene Spence takes a stroll in the park at midnight to get the adrenalin pumping when she is nearly set upon by a gang who morphs into creatures from Hell. Just when she thinks her life is over, she's rescued by a handsome, provocative stranger whose touch ignites a hunger inside her that only he can satisfy. No two souls have had their destinies perfectly entwined, until Finn's nemesis wants Eirene dead. Readers who like steamy romance will love this as will anyone who loves paranormal romance, werewolves, vampires, and ancient magick. ***CONTENT WARNING: This story is intended for audiences 18+ ONLY***
Editorial Reviews
I loved how the Cynn Cruor are a new breed of immortal, neither one thing nor another. I always wonder how authors come up with their ideas and this one, for me, was pure genius. -Tangents and Tissues Book Blog Isobelle's writing voice is smooth as fine wine, slides through the cells like sweet warm caramel, and is as hot as the red coals in the bottom of a firepit. - Natasza Waters, RONE Awardee and Bestselling Author of A Warrior's Challenge Series I found this story to be really well written and actually quite an easy read considering it's heavy on the paranormal aspect. The sex scenes were absolutely scorching, like seriously, Finn and Eireen set the freaking pages ablaze! - Romance Readers Retreat I rate this with five stars because it is original, creative, extensive in detail and captivating. - Lauren Jones, Turning Another Page Book Blog
Readers' Reviews
Sign of a good book, grabs you so you forget the time, just one more chapter is the mantra, Can't leave it there! That's this book... - Amazon Reviewer The Cynn Cruors are real! I don't read many paranormal books but this first book in the series, and the first I've read from the lovely Isobelle Cate, has completely sucked me in particularly the fact it has vampire/werewolves. - Amazon Reviewer Isobelle Cate, has given us a totally new twist that I have not read before and this book blew me away!! - Goodreads Reviewer
I swore to myself that I’d never cross that line with her.
But when Savannah Monroe, my chief operations officer, shows up on my doorstep with a proposition that starts with her in my lap and a promise of just this once…The line disappears.
At fifteen years my junior and the smartest woman I’ve ever met, she’s by far the greatest asset at Baxley Tech.
From the moment I hired her, we had a connection—as friends, as a mentor.
A lingering touch.
A stolen glance.
An unspoken attraction that lingers just beneath the surface, threatening to boil over.
So when she reveals a painful secret she’s been hiding from me that involves my CFO, I don’t hesitate…I take care of it immediately.
Or so I thought.
But the lies and corruption go much deeper than I ever realized and now we’re in a tangled web of passion and secrecy.
After our one night together, everything changes.
The thought of her in the arms of another man turns me into someone I don’t recognize—insatiable, hungry.
Indulging in every filthy thought I’ve had about her for three years is one thing, but losing my heart in the process wasn’t part of the deal.
But here’s the thing about forbidden fantasies…they usually come at a price.
And this one, just might be deadly.
When a blackmailer threatens to destroy her life and everything she’s worked for, I take matters into my own hands.
Because when it comes to Savannah Monroe, there is no negotiation.
No backing down.
No Limits.
No Rules.
No losing her.
We promised each other it would only be just this once.
But now that I’ve had a taste…I want my fill.
Just This Once is a VERY steamy, sexy billionaire stand-alone with no cheating and a satisfying happily ever after. Be warned, you'll be begging for one night with Warren Baxley.
Cop-turned-priest Raff Rafferty travels to Florida to aid in the search for missing college student Holly Greenwood who mysteriously disappeared during Spring Break, learning that she was abducted to a remote Caribbean island by a suave, seductive pilot employed by corrupt billionaire Winston Waxx. When Holly's friend and roommate Lori is later kidnapped, Raff quickly realizes that his only recourse is a dangerous one, namely to secretly violate the island's tight security and rescue the girls before they can be sold to foreign brothels.