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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Romance > Historical
Diana Biller's The Brightest Star in Paris is a thrilling story of
first loves and second chances. She never expected her first love
to return, but is he here to stay? Amelie St. James is a fraud.
After the Siege of Paris, she became "St. Amie," the sweet,
virtuous prima ballerina the Paris Opera Ballet needed to restore
its scandalous reputation, all to protect the safe life she has
struggled to build for her and her sister. But when her first love
reappears looking as devastatingly handsome as ever, and the ghosts
of her past quite literally come back to haunt her, her hard-fought
safety is thrown into chaos. Dr. Benedict Moore has never forgotten
the girl who helped him embrace life after he almost lost his. Now,
years later, he's back in Paris. His goals are to recruit promising
new scientists, and maybe to see Amelie again. When he discovers
she's in trouble, he's desperate to help her--and hold her in his
arms. When she finally agrees to let him help, they disguise their
time together with a fake courtship. Soon, with the help of an
ill-advised but steamy kiss, old feelings reignite. Except, their
lives are an ocean apart. Will they be able to make it out with
their hearts intact? I foresee years of excellent storytelling from
Diana Biller; the certainty of that excites me. - Smart Bitches,
Trashy Books
'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Lizzie LaneYorkshire 1860 With
the heat of their beloved India far behind them, Evie Davenport and
her widowed British Army officer father, are starting a new life in
England. But Evie is struggling. With her dearest mother gone,
Yorkshire with its cold, damp countryside and strict societal rules
makes Evie feel suffocated and alone. Her friendship with Sophie
Bellingham, the gently reared daughter of a wealthy rail baron, is
Evie's only comfort. Until the arrival of local cotton mill owner,
Alexander Lucas. Newly returned from America, it is expected
Alexander will marry and finally make England his home. And Sophie
with her family connections and polite manners is the obvious
choice. But when Alexander meets Evie, a simmering passion ignites
between them. Evie, with her rebellious spirit is like no other
woman Alex has ever met, but to reject Sophie for Evie would cause
a scandal and devastate everyone Evie loves. Evie knows she must do
her duty. But in doing so faces the unbearable future of being
without the man she loves. Praise for AnneMarie Brear: 'AnneMarie
Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first
page.' Fenella J Miller 'Poignant, powerful and searingly
emotional, AnneMarie Brear stands shoulder to shoulder with the
finest works by some of the genre's greatest writers such as
Catherine Cookson, Audrey Howard and Rosamunde Pilcher.'
A special invitation. A night to remember . . .
The Ball at Versailles is a sparkling, captivating tale of four young
women and one life-changing night, from the billion copy bestselling
author, Danielle Steel.
1958. The Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will go down in
history. It is a glamorous dusk-to-dawn ball, where a select group of
debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. And
for four young women, all with something to prove, it is an event they
will never forget.
Amelia Alexander is the daughter of a hard-working, single mother who
sacrifices everything to ensure that Amelia can take every opportunity
for a better life.
Caroline Taylor is pursuing a passionate affair with an up-and-coming
movie star ten years her senior. But does he love her, or is his
interest because of her famous father?
Nuclear physics student, Felicity Smith, is uninterested in fashion and
socializing, but she attends the ball to please her parents and to step
out of the shadow of her sister.
And Samantha Walker is the beloved, over-protected daughter of a
wealthy businessman, her excitement about the invitation overshadowed
by a past tragedy that still haunts her.
An exclusive invitation, a trip to Paris, and one spectacular, show
stopping night will change these young women’s lives forever . . .
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