Claire Lorrimer

After her husband confesses to a racy but ultimately unfulfilling affair, Sophie Gibson's rage leaves her raw, unable to process his attempt to repair the damage by suggesting she have her own tryst.Soon, though, the idea of sex as retaliation begins to intrigue her--a no-strings-attached, sexually subversive liaison may be just what she needs before she can forgive Andrew. Hooking up with Peter, a dark and dangerous artist willing to push the limits of Sophie's lustful, quivering need, fits the bill perfectly.Sophie's covetousness for Peter was always about experiencing intensity in the moment, but soon the affair runs its course and now it's time for her to focus on her future...with Andrew. Except, Peter is convinced he can't live without her. Then come the cards, the presents, the calls...the hint of a threat. One way or another he will have Sophie. Even if that means exacting revenge of his own.

A tale of two perfect-for-each people from two wildly different worlds.

From the author of The Land, this poem is a much more personal and symbolic offering. Set against the backdrop of war, the seasons in the garden represent the seasons of life.

A delightfully tranquil village seems a lovely place to live, but beware of seething resentments and violent passions waiting to erupt with dire consequences A typical English country lane: ten households forming a peaceful, if mundane community; it seemed the perfect environment for newlyweds Ian and Migs Peters in which to raise their newborn son. A small dispute over the resurfacing and widening of their lane surely cannot cause too much discomfort in such an idyllic setting? But there are tensions and personal ambitions brewing beneath the surface, and history also has its place in such a firmly established community. Change comes at a price, particularly for certain members of the desirable Millers Lane....

It was a routine flight bound for Africa but the passengers were destined never to arrive. Hijacked at gunpoint, the pilot is forced to land in the desert where, in the blistering heat and with remote chance of rescue, the passengers face imminent death and react in different ways. For Chris and Liz, on their honeymoon, the intense passion they share proves to be an even deeper and stronger commitment than they had realised - until now. And for the stewardess Eve, and handsome American Bruce Mallory, will the lighthearted mid-air flirtation end - as it always does - on landing? Originally published as "Under the Sky" by Patricia Robins.

Although born into the British aristocracy, the Honourable Sophia Lucienne Rochford was raised in obscurity first in a French convent and then in a Parisian brothel. Like a wilderling—a cultivated flower that manages to live in the wild—Lucy has survived her terrible early years in France. At sixteen, she is restored to her rightful place as the daughter of the Rochford family in Edwardian England, but a devastating betrayal by her father fires her determination to seek wealth and independence at any cost. She learns the ways of society and ignoring the existence of love and she succeeds in her aim. She catches the eye of the handsome and noble Count Alexis Zemski, who swears his love and agrees to marry Lucy even after learning of her past. As World War I shatters Europe, Lucy begins to learn what life and love are all about... but makes many tragic mistakes before she comes to terms with her true self. Earthy, cruel and beautifully told, this is the gripping sequel to The Chatelaine.

Assistant D.A. Kate Megason is about to prosecute the case of her career when someone starts sending her terrifying messages. Someone who obviously knows her deep, dark secret. Now, she needs the help of Frank Matrone--an investigator with his own shadowy past--or else Kate may have no chance of surviving a killer's brutal wrath.

For art student Rory Howes and his friend Knut Olsen, a skiing holiday in the French Alps is interrupted by a freak mountain storm. Forced to take refuge in the remote Abbaye St. Christophe, they meet the beautiful and fascinating Baroness Inez Leyresse who offers them her generous hospitality. But for another occupant of the abbey, the English au pair Alex Amery, their arrival means company of her own age. While Rory acknowledges his growing love for Alex, the Baroness' passion for the young artist becomes obsessive and disturbing, an her behavior assumes ever more alarming proportions. Conscious of this uneasy love tangle, Rory also becomes aware of something far more sinister - the aura of undercurrent evil, which surrounds the abbey and its inhabitants. Gradually, they all realise that the centuries-old curse which has dogged generations of the Leyresse family is gaining a dreadful and terrifying relevance....

For three generations, Rochford Manor has dominated the lives of the women who live there. Willow Telford Rochford became its chatelaine at seventeen. Her daughter, Sophia Lucienne "Lucy", taken from her mother and her home as an infant, fought long and hard to return to the life that should have been hers within its walls. For Zandra, Willow Rochford's young niece, the house became a place of sanctuary after the tragic death of her parents. But when the Rochfords' family business falls victim to the Wall Street Crash, the future looks bleak and Rochford Manor itself is threatened.... Young, headstrong and wilful, Zandra marries her first love, Anthony Wisson, believing that his success and strength of character match his good looks and extraordinary generosity. She is unaware that it is her connection to the respected Rochford family which have prompted his offer of marriage. As her eyes are slowly opened to the truth of her husband's cruelty, she turns more frequently to Guy Bristow, her husband's personal assistant, whose values and ideals match her own. On the outbreak of the second World War, Guy is captured at Dunkirk and now not only he but all the members of the Rochford family face terrible danger as the German invasion becomes imminent....

Samantha had been in love with Greg since her early teens. When he realised that he felt the same, the one time teenage sweethearts decide to marry. They set the wedding date, but suddenly Greg postpones the wedding, becomes withdrawn, and mysteriously disappears for days at a time and refusing to offer any reason for his disconcerting behaviour. Gradually a disturbing picture of Greg begins to emerge. Although he eventually agrees to the marriage, after their hurried wedding ceremony he is seen in the company of a mystifying woman soon afterwards. And then a stranger is lurking around, asking questions about Greg. Samantha realises something very alarming is happening. Not only does she fear for her new marriage -- she fears for herself and her life too.

Shay, one of the rare survivors of a deadly epidemic called the Aberdeen flu, has surrendered herself to the authorities. She thinks she's a carrier. Along with other survivors, she is sent off to become an unwilling test subject in an effort to find a cure. She's shocked to encounter the mysterious Dr. Alex Cross at the treatment facility. He's her father, though he doesn't know it- is it coincidence that he's one of the immune and involved in the testing? Meanwhile, a heartbroken Kai is determined to find Shay. He learns that survivors aren't carriers, and that his girlfriend has sacrificed herself for nothing. As the Aberdeen flu spreads across England, Kai teams up with a survivor, Freja, who takes a particular interest in him. They set out to rescue Shay before it's too late. Ghostly Callie, Kai's little sister and the true carrier of the epidemic, will help. But Callie has secrets- especially her plan for the man who murdered her. They've survived the epidemic.... Can they survive the lies?

For three generations, Rochford Manor has dominated the lives of the women who live there. Willow became its chatelaine at seventeen. Her daughter, Lucy Rochford, taken from her mother and her home as an infant, fought long and hard to return to the life that should have been hers within its walls. For Zandra Rochford, Willow's young niece, the house became a place of sanctuary after the tragic death of her parents. But when the Rochfords' family business falls victim to the Wall Street Crash, the future looks bleak and Rochford Manor itself is threatened.... Young, headstrong and wilful, Zandra marries her first love, Anthony Wisson, believing that his success and strength of character match his good looks and extraordinary generosity. She is unaware that it is her connection to the respected Rochford family which have prompted his offer of marriage. As her eyes are slowly opened to the truth of her husband's cruelty, she turns more frequently to Guy Bristow, her husband's personal assistant, whose values and ideals match her own. On the outbreak of the second World War, Guy is captured at Dunkirk and now not only he but all the members of the Rochford family face terrible danger as the German invasion becomes imminent....

"Hell on wheels…in bed" someone had written on Rennie Bergen's business card. Now Rennie's card rested with many other men's in the glass "booty"—all up for grabs by the female dating pool in Milla Page's office building.Three dates! That's all Milla needed to write a sexy, juicy story on San Francisco hot spots for her online column. Was it fate she drew Rennie's card?The two of them had a history. Infatuation, wild sex, sneaking around—followed by a painful explosive breakup. But Milla was still hot for him six years later…. And it was clear Rennie felt the same. Could they have a shot at rewriting history?

Clare Mellors is the daughter of Constance, the former Lady Chatterley. Mysterious and attractive, Clare is a wartime VAD nurse, and is engaged to Robin Claye, an army officer. On the surface Clare appears to be happy. Like her contemporaries, she wants to love and be loved; to find the right man with whom to share her future after the war has ended. And it is what her parents want for her too. However, will the scandalous past of her parents, Oliver and Constance Mellors, continue to haunt her? What was the guilty secret which help her on the edge of a surging passion? The sensational modern sequel to D. H. Lawrence's famous novel.

The year is 1903. The love affair between a young aristocrat and the seventeen-year old daughter of his tutor ends in sorrow disgrace and grief humiliation. He is sent away to Europe to forget while his lover, pregnant and ruined, is left behind. She bears a child, Harry, who is fostered by the Pritchetts, a humble and caring family. Harry grows up in idyllic surroundings with Alice, his foster-sister, sometimes going up to the big house to play with the beautiful but spoilt Madeline. Though secure at the Pritchetts’, nothing can prepare Harry for the revelation of his father’s true identity. Years later the truth finally does emerge, and he is claimed by his father's relatives. But Harry finds he cannot forget the care of those who had brought him up - especially Alice with her deep and enduring love.

When friendship becomes love, two people must face their greatest fear -- being hurt again! The powerful new besteller from the country's number one storyteller. Luke Hammond: handsome, rich, charismatic, cursed by private tragedy. Amy Atkinson: humble and kind with a good -- but wounded -- heart. When they meet by chance in a cafe run by Amy's best friend Daisy, a spark of love takes hold of their hearts. But neither are sure that they can dare to love again. And what of Luke's public life, hidden from Amy? The owner of a large factory, he is a pillar of the community, married -- though in name only. But Luke is also a sensitive and emotional man, whose greatest joy is retreating to his woodland cabin, nestled deep in the Ribble Valley, where he creates powerful paintings. Amy is torn between her head and her heart, but her sense of honour is paramount -- and when she discovers his true identity, she is thrown into even greater turmoil. Then disaster strikes the factory -- and with it Daisy. Suddenly, the future looks troubled indeed !.

To help her sister out of a jam, Sara agreed to go up to the Lake District for a few weeks to work with an author. She had not expected him to be the one man in the world who would remind her of a past she only wanted to forget....

At twenty-four Kate marries her first love, Campbell Rivers, and becomes mistress of Quarry House, set brooding and isolated on the Yorkshire moors. Kate is blissfully happy, falling in love should mean happiness and fulfillment, but gradually, it changes to a life of plots and ghosts from the past. She begins to sense the menace that surrounds the house. There is her husband's brooding nature, rumours concerning the fates of his two previous wives, and Kate's fears for Cam's three young daughters. As her anxiety becomes more acute, she realises that her own life is at stake. For her very survival she must unearth the sinister secret of Quarry House - before it is too late.