Allison Leigh crafts stories designed to evoke powerful emotional responses, from laughter and tears to sleepless nights, finding her greatest reward in reader feedback about how her books have moved them. Blessed with a patient family who supports her time at the computer, she imbues every page with a sense of love and connection she hopes resonates with her audience.
A woman with no memory of her past embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with her identity and the fragments of her former life that resurface. As she navigates relationships and the mysteries surrounding her disappearance, she confronts both external threats and internal struggles. Themes of resilience, the search for belonging, and the impact of memory intertwine, creating a gripping narrative that explores the depths of the human experience and the quest for redemption.
How a Cowboy Stole Her Heart Clay's known Megan her whole life, and now she's back home after a painful ordeal, he plans to remind Meg she's still the girl who can beat him in a horse race! An invite to a family wedding seems the perfect way to get reacquainted. But as Meg arrives in her curve-hugging red dress, her skills on a horse are the furthest thing from his mind...The Rancher's Dance Lucy Buchanan was getting romantic ideas about the sexy rancher next door. Not even Beck's gruff manner could stop her from being neighbourly. Even before he swept her into his arms on the dance floor, Beck knew Lucy was some kind of special...and had danced her way straight into his heart?
A Christmas surprise A year after being jilted, Ava Keller finds herself as bridesmaid at a beautiful Cape Town wedding. Best man -- and Ava's first crush -- Noah Giles is the perfect distraction from her painful memories. But their flirtation turns serious when Ava's feelings for him resurface! Will their chemistry get a second chance? * Dr Charlotte Highton has fulfilled her grandmother's dream of a trip to Venice. But how can she fulfil her final wish--to see Charlotte walk down the aisle? But, in the narrow streets of Venice adorned with twinkling Christmas lights, Charlotte bumps into delectable ex-colleague Dr Nico Moretti and he drops down onto one knee... * Callie Langston wished to be swept off her feet and she was. Joe Russo is everything she's wished for and more. But Callie's waited her whole life to live and heads off on a Christmas adventure. Among the timeless beauty of Christmas in Rome, she's got to decide: Will it be the plan...or the man?
HAD SHE FALLEN DOWN A RABBIT HOLE? Self-sufficient Nikki Day didn't know what to think when she awoke to find herself in a strange hospital staring at the man who was unknowingly responsible for her current ""situation."" And even though she'd tried-apparently unsuccessfully-to put some distance between herself and her ex-boss, she and her unborn baby now depended on Alex Reed's care. Besides, any hopes Nikki had of maintaining a professional relationship crumbled when she saw the ""honeymoon cottage"" he'd rented. And if the heart-shaped whirlpool tub didn't shift her hormones into high gea.
In this warmly funny romance about finding your way, opposites attract when an ex-heiress and a single dad cross paths, only to find that their separate roads may lead them to the same destination. Rowan Quinn knows fatherhood is a role he doesn't want to take on--until he unexpectedly finds himself a single dad. He uproots his perfectly constructed life to move to a tight-knit coastal community in South Africa where, with the help of his grandmother, Rowan has a shot at giving his son the family he never had. Once footloose and fancy-free, former heiress Delilah Huntington is now a waitress in Sugarbush Bay determined to build a better life and a better self. So when she meets introverted Rowan, she makes it her personal mission to induct him into the town's circle of single dads to give him the support he needs. The more Delilah lends her help to an out-of-his-depth Rowan, the more Rowan begins to realize that family is what you make it...and, just maybe, Delilah could be part of his.
"Successful romance author Gaia Anders has a secret: anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. After a lonely childhood in foster care, her dream life is the only one she trusts. Gaia's waking life just can't compare--until she gets caught in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, real-life kiss ... Workaholic businessman Jacob Scott has had a crush on his brother's best friend, Gaia, since forever--but he never expected to literally share her dreams. Living out their magical nighttime fantasies is explosive, but it's their waking desire turning his single-minded ways upside down. It's making him want a future he didn't think was possible ... But Gaia has secrets from her past she won't reveal. And Jacob's attempts to keep the peace in his own fractured family puts him up against her deepest fears. Soon, they're facing hard truths about who they are and what they're running from. And the only way to break this curse is realizing true love's real-life power ..."--Page 4 of cover
If the running shoe fits this Cinderella will wear it! Workaholic Grayson Hunt was married to the job. Until his father issued Gray and his brothers with an ultimatum find brides, fast, or lose their fortunes. Gray was at his wits end until he literally ran into the perfect candidate on his favourite jogging path. But did humble school librarian Amelia White have a hidden agenda? Amelia was going to teach this billionaire-in-training that his actions had consequences and make him pay for what he had done to her sister. But could she stick to her plan the more she fell for the man?
He was the most infuriating man. But on television he looked great. There, Evan Taggart came off as handsome. Sexy. Confident. Single. A state the reality show played up a little more than producer Leandra Clay had planned. All too soon women with the same thought in mind - marriage! - started invading their small town in droves. So now it was payback time. Evan's ultimatum to Leandra - pretend to be his fiancée or he was walking (and her career in television was toast). The choice seemed easy. But this Evan wasn't acting like the childhood friend Leandra remembered. Who'd have guessed he could kiss like that? Or that his slightest touch could set her skin on fire? Just friends? Really?
Not just for Christmas? A year after being jilted, Ava Keller finds herself forced back up the aisle - as a bridesmaid. Best man Noah Giles - Ava's first crush - is the perfect distraction from her painful memories. But their flirtation turns serious when Ava's feelings for him resurface! Hurt when Noah left after their kiss years before, will Ava give their chemistry a second chance? - When biker Seth Bolton rescues runaway bride Kate Burroughs, he wants more than he should with the gorgeous mum-to-be. He's never been one to settle down, and he already has plans to leave. The best he can offer Kate is a no-strings fling and, in spite of her better judgment, Kate says yes. But soon they'll both have choices to make. She left the wrong man at the altar...will Seth turn out to be the right one? - Holly Jacobs knows her night of passion with Dr Daniel Chandler was more than just lust. So she fixes the hospital's Secret Santa to prove it! The playboy doc can't resist Holly, and their time spent snowed in together makes him wonder if his connection with Holly is for life - not just for Christmas...
In the nineteenth century, Russian men experienced a discontent that often stemmed not from poverty or war, but from grappling with the era's contradictory notions of masculinity. This work offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of masculinity and art history by examining how dissatisfaction arose from shifting conceptions of manhood beyond typical Western contexts. Each chapter analyzes how Russian painters illustrated evolving gender norms, revealing insights into the expected and actual qualities of masculinity as lived by men of the time. Utilizing a diverse range of sources, including untranslated letters, journals, and contemporary critiques, the exploration uncovers the complex desires and aspirations of men during this period. Readers encounter notable Russian artists like Karl Briullov, Pavel Fedotov, Alexander Ivanov, Ivan Kramskoi, and Ilia Repin, who created realist masterpieces that engaged with Western European art. This analysis leads to a culturally nuanced understanding of nineteenth-century art-making, challenging persistent myths of masculinity and offering a new interpretive history of modernism in art.
From secret attraction to foreverJessica is undeniably attracted to her delicious new neighbour, Dylan. But he’s also her best friend’s brother! Overcoming their complicated situation seems impossible, but could the answer to their problems be just next door?•Elena Ricci has always had a crush on Earl Luca DiSalvo. With his dark and stormy eyes, his protective nature, and his royal bearing, who wouldn't? But she believed they were destined to only ever be friends, until one magical evening in Paris…that has dramatic consequences!•From the moment she sees Dr Xavier O’Donnell, midwife Brighde Campbell knows how the night will end. In the gorgeous obstetrician’s arms, she can forget the closely kept reason she avoids commitment – but then she discovers she’s pregnant… Can Xavier convince Brighde that no matter what the future holds, they’ll face it together?
"L'héritier des Santana" : Le coeur de Grace bat à tout rompre. Elle a immédiatement reconnu l'homme aux yeux de jais qui se tient devant elle : Emilio Santana, le ténébreux milliardaire à la sulfureuse réputation. L'oncle de Zac, le fils de sa soeur disparue. Hélas, elle le pressent : si Emilio a fait ce long voyage depuis le Pérou, c'est certainement pour réclamer le petit garçon qu'elle aime plus que tout au monde et pour qui elle a fait tant de projets. Renoncer à Zac est impossible, elle le sait. Et pourtant, malgré la méfiance que cet homme arrogant lui inspire, elle se sent succomber à son regard sombre et brûlant. "Une si douce rencontre" : Quand Isabella a quitté New York pour ce petit village du Wyoming, elle était bien décidée à se tenir à l'abri de toute relation amoureuse. Alors pourquoi se laisse-t-elle tant troubler par Erik Clay ? Dès qu'elle a posé les yeux sur cet homme blond et séduisant, elle a senti son coeur s'emballer. Mais elle va devoir s'efforcer d'oublier Erik et les étincelles de désir qui crépitent entre eux. Car dans sa vie il n'y a plus qu'une seule priorité : Murphy, l'enfant dont elle a la garde.
La maison sur la colline. Perchée sur une colline verdoyante, avec sa vue imprenable sur la vallée, la maison a vraiment de l'allure, songe Violet en contemplant la demeure dont elle doit hériter bientôt, et où elle rêve d'ouvrir sa propre auberge. Aussi est elle bouleversée lorsqu'elle apprend quelques jours plus tard que, faute de testament, la demeure est mise en vente. D'abord désespérée par cette nouvelle, Violet décide finalement de se battre pour récupérer son bien. Même si, pour cela, elle doit affronter le nouveau propriétaire des lieux : l'imposant Rudy Vaccaro. La revanche au cœur. Ce n'est pas par hasard que le chemin d'Amelia croise celui de Greyson Hunt. Depuis longtemps déjà, elle brûle de dire ses quatre vérités et de faire payer sa trahison à cet arrogant milliardaire. N'est il pas celui qui a brisé sa famille, celui dont elle a juré de se venger ? Mais alors qu'elle réussit enfin à l'approcher, elle découvre à sa grande surprise que celui qu'elle prenait pour un homme froid et impitoyable est en réalité attentionné, plein de charme et surtout terriblement sexy...
L'heritier secret des Fortune, Allison Leigh Les secrets des Fortune TOME 1 Toutes les grandes familles ont des secrets. Lorsqu'il rencontre Ella a l'occasion d'une fete d'anniversaire, Ben Robinson tombe immediatement sous le charme de la jeune femme. Mais sa beaute n'est pas son unique atout: intelligente et fiable, elle est la partenaire ideale pour l'aider dans l'enquete qu'il mene depuis quelques semaines. Car, a trente-trois ans, Ben vient d'apprendre que son pere lui a menti sur sa veritable identite... Et, plus que jamais, il est determine a renouer avec sa famille biologique. L'enfant de Nate Rafferty, Kathie DeNosky En se rendant au ranch de Nate Rafferty, avec qui elle a eu une liaison passionnee et orageuse quelques mois plus tot, Jessie est consciente du bouleversement qu'elle s'apprete a provoquer. Car elle a une nouvelle siderante a lui annoncer: elle est enceinte ! A sa grande surprise, Nate lui fait une proposition inattendue: il l'epousera pour que leur enfant naisse a l'abri du besoin. Mais Jessie hesite. A quoi bon se marier avec un homme qui semble uniquement agir par sens du devoir ?
Un mariage à Kiranos de Tessa Radley : En apercevant la robe de mariée dans laquelle, la veille encore, elle se croyait la plus heureuse des femmes, Pandora ne peut retenir ses larmes. De chagrin. De colère. Dire qu’elle a cru les serments de Zac Kyriakos, le richissime armateur grec qui l’a demandée en mariage, trois mois après leur rencontre ! Dire qu’elle a accepté de le suivre à l’autre bout du monde, sans se douter qu’une telle précipitation était suspecte… L’aveu de Gabrielle de Maxine Sullivan : Cinq ans après avoir fui loin de Damien Trent, Gabrielle a la surprise de le voir débarquer chez elle. Elle seule peut l’aider, prétend-il, et il faut qu’elle revienne avec lui à Darwin. Mais Gabrielle hésite. Comment pourrait-elle suivre cet homme, qu’elle n’a jamais cessé d’aimer, sans lui révéler le lourd secret qu’elle a emporté avec elle, des années plus tôt ? La revanche au cœur de Allison Leigh : Ce n’est pas par hasard que le chemin d’Amelia croise celui de Grayson Hunt. Depuis longtemps déjà, elle brûle de faire payer sa trahison à cet arrogant milliardaire. N’est-il pas celui qui a brisé sa famille, celui dont elle a juré de se venger ? Mais alors qu’enfin, elle réussit à l’approcher, la rancœur et la haine qu’elle nourrit à son égard se transforment en des sentiments bien plus troublants…
Kniha obsahuje tři romantické příběhy od oblíbených autorek. Před dveřmi starého domu se nečekaně objeví milostný dopis. Kdo je ve skutečnosti jeho pisatelem? A které ze tří sester byl určen? Ten starý známý pocit Byla to snad nejstarší sestra, Lacey, pro kterou by tajemný dopis mohl být znamením, že její sny o dávné středoškolské lásce se konečně začínají naplňovat? Postarší muž Nebo se splnil sen nejmladší sestry, Marti, která si sice dobře uvědomuje, že psaní romantických dopisů není zrovna koníčkem přitažlivého Devlina, zároveň ale nezapomněla na to, co jí řekl o možných překvapeních…? Lapená kovbojem A co když je adresátkou nezkrotná Deanna? Ta si je absolutně jista, že dopis je určen jí a že jeho pisatelem je miláček žen Porter Copely. Udělá totiž všechno pro to, aby ji získal!
Když se Tyler Murdoch vydal na cestu do džungle, aby našel a osvobodil svého bývalého velitele Phillipa Westina, uvědomoval si, že bude muset čelit mnohému nebezpečí. Netušil však, že největšímu nebezpečí bude vystaveno jeho srdce. Kdyby věděl, co s ním udělá neustálá bezprostřední blízkost krásné tlumočnice Marisy Rodriguezové, nikdy by se s ní k horám ovládaným teroristy nevypravil...
