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To suffer my second is the doom of my first; And of all of my seconds, my whole is the worst. After two months of suffering the heartache of Elizabeth Bennet’s rejection of his marriage proposal, Fitzwilliam Darcy unexpectedly encounters the lady at Oakwood Manor the estate of the late Miss Phoebe Armstrong. The dearly departed Miss Armstrong has disposed of her worldly goods in an uncommon manner. She has called together five young people, including Darcy and Elizabeth, to vie for a legacy—the manor itself and a substantial fortune.

Mr Darcy's Second Chance is a compilation of three previously published Pride and Prejudice Variations.

When a devastating EMP strike wipes out the world’s power grids, society plunges into chaos and lawlessness. Sally Long must navigate a world without electricity, communication, or safety as violence and desperation spread. With danger lurking around every corner and the loss of her best friend haunting her, survival becomes her only goal.

The When Swords Fall Silent anthology showcases the imaginations and talents of more than a dozen of the best modern science-fiction and fantasy authors, with each tale centered around one or more characters burdened with a bloody task they will see to completion no matter the cost. Every story takes you for a vicious ride through a world of shadow and death, each as unique in perspective and execution as the contracts carried out within.

From his early days as a Baltimore cop to his time with the Department of Military Sciences and then more recently leading Rogue Team International, these stories cover the range of the Ledger timeline bringing back old favorites and introducing new ones. The stakes are as high as ever, and Joe Ledger is there to save the day!

In The German Aces Speak II, Heaton and Lewis paint a picture of the war through the eyes of four more of Germany's most significant pilots, put together from numerous interviews personally conducted by Heaton from the 1980s through the 2000s. The four ex-Luftwaffe fighter aces bring the past to life as they tell their stories about the war, their battles, their off-duty lives, their lives after the war, and perhaps most importantly, how they felt about serving under the Nazi leadership of Hermann Göring and Adolf Hitler.

Jane Austen's masterpieces are littered with unsuitable gentlemen - Willoughby, Wickham, Churchill, Crawford, Tilney, Elliot, et al. - adding color and depth to her plots but often barely sketched. Have you never wondered about the pasts of her rakes, rattles, and gentlemen rogues? How did they become the men Jane Austen created? In this romance anthology, 11 Austenesque authors expose the histories of Austen's anti-heroes. Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues is a titillating collection of Georgian era short stories.

When successful prosecutor Katy's daughter is abducted, she must navigate a small town's dark underbelly to find her. But the case takes a sinister turn when Katy discovers the perpetrator is her long-lost twin sister, who has been living a life of abuse and seeks revenge. With the help of former felon Sloan and unlikely allies, Katy races against time to save her daughter and stop her twisted sister's deadly plan. A gripping abduction mystery set in a small town that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

In the third romance anthology of The Quill Collective series, 16 celebrated Austenesque authors write the untold histories of Austen’s heroines, brave adventuresses, shy maidens, talkative spinsters, and naughty matrons. Rational Creatures is a collection of humorous, poignant, and engaging short stories set in Georgian England that complement and pay homage to Austen’s great works and great ladies who were, perhaps, the first feminists in an era that was not quite ready for feminism.

In a flash, the United States of America is sent back to the Stone Age. Three months without power has plunged the nation into chaos. Without technology, humanity is crumbling. Starvation spreads while brutal gangs rise, dominating in a savage fight for control.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy is betrayed by love at the age of 23, he vows that never again will he allow a woman to own his heart. Never again will he be made a fool. Never again will he trust. His heart and pride will be spared from another crippling blow, no matter what.

A holiday short story anthology with some favorite Austenesque authors, Yuletide is inspired by Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice and the spirit of the season. Regency and contemporary alike, each romance was dreamt to spark love, humor, and wonder while you dawdle over a hot cup of tea this Christmas.

In the process of planning and performing the play, certain participants get more than a little carried away, especially Fitzwilliam Darcy where Elizabeth Bennet is concerned. There might even be a kiss…and a skirmish…leading to a duel. No one involved in the play had set out with the intention of creating a scandal. None preforming in the theatrical began with the aim of ending with blushing faces, or bruised bodies, or blemishes on their reputations. Blame it on The Mésalliance.

When their son Arthur mysteriously vanishes in the idyllic village of Kenwood, Emily and Derek are plunged into a heart-pounding race against time to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. As the facade of their once perfect community crumbles, the couple must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and betrayal, testing the very meaning of family and trust. Discover the chilling secret that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about this seemingly peaceful village.

Een biologe maakt kennis met een sensuele zeemeermin, een jonge man keert zijn religieuze opvoeding rigoureus de rug toe en predikt alleen nog het evangelie der seksuele verlossing, een depressieve man vindt een mysterieus flesje met een opwindend elixer, en Scheherazade heeft een verrassende ontmoeting met twee djinns en drie sirenes. Spannende, opwindende en soms duistere verhalen van vijf gerenommeerde auteurs: Vanessa Salt, B.J. Hermansson, Katja Slonawski, Chrystelle LeRoy en Virginie Bégaudeau.

Een leerling die een verboden affaire aangaat met haar docent, een topadvocaat die zich in de armen van zijn huishoudster vindt en een jonge vrouw die verliefd wordt op haar stiefbroer. Verdwaal in de wereld van sensuele schandalen en taboes. De meest spannende en verboden liefdesavonturen worden op prikkelende wijze verteld in 12 korte, erotische verhalen.

Een jonge vrouw ontmoet een mysterieuze maar aantrekkelijke man. Al vanaf de eerste date is zij ontzettend tot hem aangetrokken. Maar toch voelt ze dat er iets niet klopt. Ook in 'Velvet' zijn vier mannen in de ban van een gevaarlijke, maar zeer verleidelijke vrouw. De mannen werken voor het leger en komen erachter dat een vrouwelijke spion de ene na de andere man verleid om informatie te ontfutselen.

In dit deel van de LUST serie De Sterrenbeeldenserie: erotische korte verhalen voor Leeuw vind je een speciale collectie van korte verhalen speciaal uitgekozen voor het teken leeuw. De Sterrenbeeldenserie: erotische korte verhalen voor Leeuw bevat de volgende 6 korte verhalen: 'Tot uw dienst!', 'Kom online', 'De dokter en ik', 'De oude boerderij', 'Midzomernacht op een Zweeds eiland' en 'Zwarte kat'.

Van parkeerwachter, zelfverzekerde dokter, verhitte politieagent en pastoor tot mijnenruimer, pornoacteur en oppas - deze korte verhalen zullen je fantasie op hol doen slaan. LUST is een uitgeverij die verzamelingen sexy en fantasierijke erotica uitbrengt.

Sarah races to uncover the cause of the darkness that has engulfed the planet and learns that the entire world has been plunged into darkness. She sets out on a treacherous journey to reach her parents, accompanied by Adam. Along the way, they rescue two young girls and escort them to safety, but unknown dangers still lurk as they continue their journey. Will they make it back alive?