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Read by actor Alex Jennings, Patrick Melrose Volume 2 contains the final two novels in Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical series, filmed for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick. The once illustrious, once wealthy Melroses are in peril, and Patrick...

Read by actor Alex Jennings, Patrick Melrose Volume 2 contains the final two novels in Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical series, filmed for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick. The once illustrious, once wealthy Melroses are in peril, and Patrick...

I did okay in high school. I had friends, dated, even made decent grades thanks to my brainy twin sister. But now high school's over. It's time to be a man...if only I knew how. I couldn't live by my stepfather's rules, so I flew the coop and landed at my genetic father's, in Spain. A whole new country for me to screw up in. So of course, I did. After I'd burned through a second family, there was nowhere left for me to go. Maybe I was destined to wander the earth - me, the homebody. Seriously, world. The joke's over.

Having left his tennis school, young jackal Rocky N'Guwe has to adjust to life on the professional tour, starting at the bottom. At least he's got the company of his mother and his boyfriend Marquize, and he can start earning enough money to bring his sister home from Africa. But between his mother insisting on coaching him and his boyfriend pulling him away from practice, Rocky's going to have to decide whether family and relationships are more important than the game he's given his life to--especially when he turns eighteen and adult problems pile onto that already-complicated life.

Contains books three and four of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series: Hollywood and In the Movies.

"After everything blew up on Christmas, Liz walked away from me, and I let her. She said she needed space and a chance to pursue her dreams. But we both knew she was running from the mess she made. Now the political campaign she used as an excuse to leave is bringing us back together, and I'm proving to her what she really needs - not just the hot nights, greedy hands, and undeniable physical chemistry. What she really needs is something real. What she really needs...is me."

Gia is living the dream with an amazing career and wonderful friends. Her life is on the right track, until a tall, broody blast from the past breezes back into her life, sending her into a tailspin. She never forgot about Simon - her first love - or the way she cut him from her life all those years ago. Now, she doesn’t know what to do.

This is the 2nd story in The Knoll Trilogy Series. Allie McCreary embraces her new life in America with the Captain and Rufina, and goes to school in New York City. Her life seems perfect. The Captain purchases a new ship and uses it to stowaway slaves and bring them North to freedom. Allie is independent and strong-willed. She finds herself in a relationship with a wealthy, young man who is the brother of one of her schoolmates whom she does not like.

As the youngest son in a family of notorious sorcerers, Ayden Dracre has not had an easy time accepting that he is different. To save his friends, however, he will need to be true to himself. With Merlin’s wisdom and guidance, Ayden will learn magic, face old and new enemies, and uncover secrets that will change his world forever. Follow Ayden and his friends on three exciting, magic-filled adventures. If you love dragons, magic, adventure, and humor, check out this three-book bundle! Great for the whole family!

Used to playing games and winning, the Playgirls are about to discover that what used to work is no longer viable for them. Life finds them struggling to get by, just like everyone else. Not prone to having to work so hard for what they want, Chelsea, Alyssa, and Katherine have to tighten up their game or risk losing what they thought they once had. When Chelsea meets her match in handsome Antonio, the chase is on, but will Antonio be easily snared in her silly game or is Chelsea about to learn a very tough lesson?

Maggie: Ten years ago, Cash Armstrong stole my heart. Then he promptly joined the army - dragging my best friend with him - and left me crying on the front porch in a red sequined prom dress. Now he's back. They're both back. Cash, the one who still has my heart. And Luc, the one who saved my life.

Keith and Larry are two young boys growing up in a small rural town in central Texas during the mid 1950's. They get into a lot of scrapes and they have a lot of adventures as they learn some lessons about life. These books are a look back at life in the 1950's and they will bring back memories of family life and some memories of what life was like without TV or the internet.

The dragonkin have returned, devouring the essences of those able to tame the Elements. Now Elwin must learn to survive in exile. As he searches for ways to use his innate powers without being destroyed by the dragons, Zarah and Feffer seek out secrets long hidden by the ancient magi. But the magi guard their secrets dearly, and have stepped from the shadows, using their Words of Power to wage war against the elementalists. With enemies everywhere, Elwin still must learn to master the Elements and save the people most dear to him.

Natalie Scott's life is simple, with no strings attached. As a band photographer, she's made metal music her life, and life on tour means no relationships. At least not ones that last, and that's the way she likes it. She only has one rule. Don't date or otherwise screw around with the client. But she never said anything about love. Brent Andrews knows Natalie's rules. He's about to make sure he's an exception to them. All of them. Even ones she doesn't know she has.

The truth about Hallie has torn Houston and Rory apart for a second time. Houston is finally unburdened of the secret his sister confided in him, but now he must deal with the aftermath. He has vowed to set things right for Rory, and he's determined to get her back. But the destruction left in the wake of Hallie's letter is not the only obstacle he must face. Houston must find a way to win Rory back by showing her their story isn't over yet.

Blair Parker. She is unlike any women I have met before. She's powerful. She's feisty. She's headstrong. And above all, she's the one I had to break my one and only rule to chase down. But there's just one problem. She wants nothing to do with me before and after our night together.

The shocking discovery best friends Leah and Erica have made under Mr. Nolan's bed has them down the wicked path of temptation, both girls veering far from the narrow path dictated by their strict Catholic upbringing, and their sexual transgressions have had unintended consequences. Erica finds her life turned upside down when Leah falls for Erica's father, but just as Erica is beginning to accept their love for each other, Leah disappears.