Caryl Phillips is a celebrated British author whose works delve into the complex themes of identity, migration, and the search for belonging. His writing is characterized by its keen psychological insight and ability to capture the emotional landscapes of his characters against significant historical and social backdrops. Through his novels and essays, Phillips explores issues of displacement and cultural collision, often focusing on the diasporic experience. His literary significance lies in his empathetic examination of the human condition and his exploration of how history shapes individual lives.
Set against the backdrop of 1960s London, a young West Indian man's journey unfolds as he seeks belonging amidst the challenges of exile. Victor 'Lucky' Johnson arrives with aspirations of journalism but faces disillusionment while working in an Irish pub and as a rent collector for a corrupt landlord. Caryl Phillips intricately explores themes of loss, identity, and resilience, offering a poignant portrayal of the Windrush generation's struggles and triumphs in a rapidly changing immigrant landscape.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carly Phillips returns to her sexy Kingston—Dare world of rich billionaire heroes in her new Kingston Family series.**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
NYC summer days are hot. Nights are even hotter... Not much has stirred Detective Jake Lowell's interest since a perp put a bullet in his shoulder, killed his partner, then walked on a technicality. Until a sexy waitress at a tiny neighborhood café catches his eye. Physical therapy is the last thing on Jake's want-to-do list, but he needs it to get back on the street and track down the killer. But what's a guy to do when he meets his new PT-and it's his smoking hot café angel? Working two jobs, Brianne Nelson never expected to do more than fantasize about Mr. Tall, Tanned & Gorgeous. But when her new private PT client turns out to be the man who fuels her fantasies, she realizes she's going to be seeing a lot more of him-in the flesh-than she bargained for. It's not long before skin-on-skin contact turns into a hot summer fling. But the killer Jake is after isn't going down without a fight and more than their hearts could get caught in the crossfire... Note: This title was originally published in 2002 by Harlequin Blaze. It appears here in its original glory, without substantial revision.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Skye Warren, Carrie Ann Ryan, Donna Grant, and Carly Phillips.Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners.The Bishop by Skye WarrenTaken With You by Carrie Ann RyanDragon Lost by Donna GrantSexy Love by Carly Phillips**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
He’s the total package.Except … Eric Miller isn’t looking for a long term relationship. And he definitely isn’t thrilled when a friend signs him up for The Boyfriend Experience app behind his back. It’s not like he has a problem getting women on his own. But when he gets a notification that someone is in need of his . . . services, he’s intrigued enough to check out her profile and can’t resist the sexy, sassy little brunette who only wants him as a decoy for a family event. Evie Bennett needs a boyfriend, stat. Someone who can accompany her to her family reunion so she doesn't have to explain that she's been recently dumped. Again. She’s perfectly happy being an independent woman, but what’s a girl to do when her new fake boyfriend starts to feel like the real deal?
Focusing on the life of Jean Rhys, this biographical novel delves into the experiences that shaped the acclaimed author of Wide Sargasso Sea. It explores her complex identity, struggles, and the literary influences that inspired her to create a prequel to Charlotte Brontë's classic, Jane Eyre. Through rich narrative and character exploration, the book highlights Rhys's journey as a writer and the societal challenges she faced, offering a profound insight into her legacy and the themes of colonialism and femininity in her work.
Strange Fruit by Caryl Phillips (winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize) is
the powerful and compelling story of a Black British family caught between two
cultures, and the uncrossable no man's land that can come between parents and
their children.
