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In the opulent ballrooms and verdant gardens of Regency-era London, the esteemed Bridgerton family reigns supreme. Known for their charm, wit, and elegance, the eight Bridgerton siblings are the talk of the ton. Among them, Colin Bridgerton, the third son, is celebrated for his good looks, roguish charm, and adventurous spirit. Penelope Featherington has always been an overlooked wallflower, hiding her sharp intellect and kind heart behind a plain exterior. She harbors a long-standing, unrequited love for Colin, who sees her only as his sister’s best friend. Despite her unassuming presence, Penelope holds a powerful confession: she is the elusive Lady Whistledown, the mysterious columnist who chronicles the scandals and secrets of London’s high society. After years of traveling abroad, Colin returns to London, ready to settle down but unsure of his direction. He finds solace and companionship in Penelope, who has blossomed into a confident and insightful woman. As their friendship deepens, Colin begins to see Penelope in a new light, drawn to her wit, warmth, and surprising beauty. When Colin stumbles upon Penelope’s hidden identity as Lady Whistledown, he is both shocked and intrigued. As they work together to navigate the complexities of her double life, their bond grows stronger, evolving into a passionate and heartfelt romance. But revealing Penelope’s confession to the world could jeopardize everything she holds dear, including their burgeoning love. Amidst the gossip and intrigue of the ton, Colin and Penelope must decide if they can defy societal expectations and embrace a future together. With the watchful eyes of their peers and the ever-present threat of scandal, they must find the courage to write their own story of love and happiness. The Bridgerton Confession is a tale of hidden desires, unspoken truths, and the transformative power of love. Join Colin and Penelope as they discover that sometimes, the most extraordinary romances begin with a well-kept confession.

El honor de Jane Stirling, hija del séptimo conde de Kilmartin, fue manchado por un joven jardinero en el hogar Kilmartin en Escocia, tanto su padre como su hermano mayor prácticamente la querían obligar a casarse con un hombre que le triplicaba su edad para evitar que el honor familiar quedara en la basura. Más, no todos los hombres Stirling pensaban que la joven rubia de, en ese entonces, dieciséis años debía casarse, la esperanza fue traída por el Libertino Alegre, apodo con el cual Michael Stirling se le conocía más, con su propuesta ideal: Nadie debía saber que el honor Stirling fue mancillado, ¿cierto?, entonces nadie debía casarse o comprometerse con Jane.

Penelope Featherington quietly harbors an unrequited love for Colin Bridgerton, her best friend's charming brother. Penelope, often overlooked due to her plain appearance, secretly authors the scandalous Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, offering sharp insights into London's high society. Meanwhile, Colin returns from his travels seeking purpose beyond societal expectations. As their friendship deepens, Colin discovers Penelope's dual identity as Lady Whistledown. This revelation sparks a transformative journey for both characters, as Colin realizes his true feelings for Penelope, leading to a tender romance. Against a backdrop of societal norms and familial expectations, Penelope's growth from a wallflower into a confident woman, and Colin's pursuit of personal fulfillment, culminate in a heartfelt tale of love and self-discovery. With humor, wit, and poignant moments, Quinn's novel captivates readers with its engaging characters and vivid portrayal of Regency London's glittering yet restrictive society.

Until he crashlands on the Wynne Farm near St Anne, Alderney, Edmund Bolton will have insisted the most prudent thing about himself is his medical degree and his willingness to fight fascists. But of course it’s that island, and that farm – and that family. Aidan Wynne is tortured by the shame of others and tormented by a freedom he feels he can never possess. Until the handsome military doctor with far too much understanding and far too little self-preservation comes to turn his life on its head. The war makes fighters of all affected, but none so much as the lovers and those who must love quietly. Often, the fray has less to do with weaponry and bloodshed, and everything to do with keeping tame a passion that seeks to send the world up in flames without burning oneself up in the process. ”Once more into the fray, into the last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day, live and die on this day.” Fray is created by Li Walt, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Edwin Albern, bocah berusia tujuh tahun dipaksa oleh keluarganya berkeliling dunia hanya untuk melihat sisi gelap dari kehidupan manusia. Dunia yang dia tinggali ternyata lebih busuk dari pada yang dia kira, tempat di mana martabat manusia dan nilai kehidupan tidak dapat ditentukan. Kebahagiaan yang dia lihat selama ini seolah-olah hanya kebohongan yang dipamerkan. Pembunuhan, pembantaian, perbudakan dan kekejaman lainnya telah bocah itu saksikan dengan kedua matanya sendiri. Tidak ada tempat aman! Hak asasi manusia tidak lebih dari catatan yang kapan saja bisa diabaikan. Setiap kota yang dia kunjungi selalu ada manusia yang melakukan kejahatan semudah bernapas. Sejak berusia lima tahun dia sudah mengetahui bahwa keluarganya adalah mafia, mereka tidak lebih dari sekelompok penjahat. Karena Edwin yang kecil dan polos dipenuhi idealisme keadilan membuatnya menjaga jarak dengan keluarganya. Bahkan kematian orang tuanya beberapa bulan setelah dia mengetahui pekerjaan mereka tidak sedikit pun menyentuh hatinya. Tapi pandangan hidupnya berubah setelah upacara pemakaman. Kakaknya, anggota keluarganya yang tersisa menceritakan segala hal tentang keluarganya. Mereka mungkin dikenal sebagai mafia, tapi kenyataannya yang mereka lakukan adalah berbeda. Mereka melakukan pekerjaan demi melindungi tempat mereka. Sepotong kebohongan terungkap, tentang dua orang yang bermain peran bahkan rela menipu putranya sendiri. Setelah perjalanannya selesai, bocah kecil itu membuat keputusan, bahwa sekarang adalah gilirannya bermain peran.

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"What do you want from me?" "Hey, you don't have to hurt yourself doing that. I'll let you go home— but you have to do something for me first." . . "They took Sofi; they have your daughter." ----------- One night. One abduction. One choice; Family or Career. A surgical resident, Liana's life takes a turn for the worst when her daughter, Sofi is abducted. In her quest to get her back, Liana violates her oath as a doctor, takes part in a homicide, and the game of losses begins when she gets framed. Caught in a brawl between her past and present, Liana has to make a choice one that links her to many she thought she had broken links with. For a woman whose dream has always been to work in the OR, everything fades slowly, and suddenly the focus is shifted, but she has to survive. Her freedom is utterly dependent on a man she has long hated, the father of her child and a CEO of a multimillion law firm. What choice will Liana make to clear her name? And what if the past isn't so bad, will love bloom, or will the horrors of the past cling to her this time too? ------ [EXCERPT] "That's Sofi! That's my daughter Sofi. Don't do anything to her, I beg of you. Please don't lay a hand on her, please." He smiled cynically, then gestured to the doctor to free her straps. "You know what to do. We are going to watch everything you do. You call the police or tell anyone about this, she dies. And you die. Someone will drive you home." "This is nothing close to a good time! You are a jerk!" She shouted at him as he walked out unbothered. The man in lab coat stayed a while longer, looking at her, then left.

Ryker had always been one of the strongest, until one mission he’s backstabbed by the comrades he cherished and loved, and thinks back on his life and how he got to this point.

When one peculiar evening an exploration trip goes wrong, Khachi, a 25-year-old volcanologist, is left frozen and stranded in a world that he comes to learn is the Spectral Domains. The problem? That the Spectral Domains are nothing but folklore and myths trapped in a location that is people's imagination, yet here he was. Unsure if the childhood stories of this foreign world are enough to get him back into the world he knows, Khachi finds every means to return. However, along the way, Khachi learns that there might be a more significant reason for his presence in the Spectral Domains. Or that if this new companion, Wen Baojing, a carefree human who claims to want to help him return, has another motive that consistently seems to both put and help Khachi out of danger.

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