Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris in 1940, two sisters, Justine and Eve Beaufort, face the harrowing realities of war as they are torn apart by circumstances beyond their control. As their lives diverge in a city filled with danger and uncertainty, the narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring bond of family. The sisters' struggle to reunite amidst the chaos of conflict raises poignant questions about survival and the hope of finding each other again.
A heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women's fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them. Based on the true story of the Kindertransport rescue from Nazi-occupied Europe. Berlin, 1936. The Landau family are at the heart of their community, running a music shop in Berlin and just trying to survive. But their lives are unravelling as Hitler's power increases and the treatment of Jewish families deteriorates. Eldest daughter, Rachel, fears for her sisters' future and will do anything she can to keep them safe. Will she find hope in the darkness? Paris, 1936. As whispers of war travel over from Europe, American debutante Kay escapes her mother's grasp and travels as a reluctant spy from Paris to Berlin. But a chance meeting with the Landau family will change her life forever. Kay is determined to give Rachel and her sisters a fighting chance in a society where the youngest are paying the ultimate price, even if it means making dangerous enemies along the way... As the world marches toward war, these brave women will find strength in joining forces to save the ones they love. But they will need the support of one another more than they will ever realise in order to survive... A gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, tragedy and two women's limitless courage. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva.
'I will never forget what the Nazi did to me. Never'1940, Nazi-occupied Paris. A powerful story of love, tragedy and incredible courage, about one woman whose life is ripped apart by war and risks everything to seek justice. Brand new from the bestselling author of The Resistance Girl.As Nazis patrol the streets of the French capital, Tiena is alone, desperate and on the run. After defending herself against the force of an officer, she must find a new identity in order to survive.An accidental meeting with members of the Resistance gives her a lifeline, as she is offered the chance to reinvent herself as perfumer Angéline De Cadieux.However Angéline will never forget what happened to her, and will do everything she can to seek revenge. But vengeance can be a dangerous game, and Angeline can only hide her true identity for so long before her past catches up with her, with some devastating consequences...Paris, 2003. When the opportunity arises for aspiring journalist Emma Keane to interview world renowned perfumer Madame De Cadieux about her life during World War Two, she is determined to take it. There are secrets from her own family history that she hopes Angéline may be able to help unlock.But nothing can prepare Emma for Angéline's story, and one thing is for certain - it will change her own life forever…An absolutely heartbreaking, unforgettable historical novel of war, sacrifice and survival. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Ella Carey and Catherine Hokin.
In a gripping tale of love and survival, two women vie for the affection of a man, leading to a life-altering confrontation. As tensions escalate, secrets unravel, revealing the depth of their connections and the stakes of their rivalry. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of passion, culminating in a fateful night that will determine who emerges alive and who holds the true key to his heart.
In dieser Anthologie erzählen bekannte US-Autorinnen von exquisiten erotischen Begegnungen, darunter ein Liebespaar, das Rollenspiele entdeckt, ein Vampir mit neuen Gelüsten und eine Frau, die in Tokio ein sinnliches Abenteuer erlebt. Provokant und spannend, verspricht die Sammlung aufregende Geschichten.
Mladičká Kathlene se ocitne ve vážném ohrožení, protože její otec je obviněn v souvislosti se smrtí japonského prince. Má-li nevinná dívka přežít, musí okamžitě zmizet beze stopy. Jedinou nadějí je ukrýt se ve škole pro budoucí gejši. Tam se Kathlene pod černou parukou učí umění dokonalé slasti. Její výjimečná krása však vzbudí nechtěnou pozornost...
A covert agent for the FBI's top secret Theta Agency, blonde bombshell Breezy Malone, using her body and her special skills in order to find an ancient artifact, must make a two-timing terrorist beg for mercy, while showing a mysterious agent named One-Eyed Jack who is in control.
Paris 1889: Als Modell des charismatischen Paul Borquet eröffnet sich Autumn eine faszinierende Welt der Sinnlichkeit. Paul ist nicht nur ein begnadeter Maler, er erweist sich auch als raffinierter Lehrmeister in der Kunst der Liebe. Unbeschwert genießt Autumn die Zeit der Leidenschaft in den tabulosen Pariser Ateliers. Bis ein Konkurrent von Paul plötzlich darauf besteht, ältere Rechte an ihr zu haben. Und die schöne Lillie möchte Autumn am liebsten umbringen, wenn sie Paul nicht ihr überlässt. Mit Spannung erwartet: „Das Aktmodell“ - eine erotische Zeitreise ins Paris der Belle Epoque - ist Jina Bacarrs zweiter Roman nach ihrem großen Überraschungserfolg „Die blonde Geisha“.
Kioto, 1892: Als politische Intrigen das Leben der jungen Amerikanerin Kathleen Mallory gefährden, findet sie Zuflucht im Teehaus der Geisha Simouyé. Dort wird sie eingeweiht in die Geheimnisse der Liebe und erkundet fasziniert die eigene Sinnlichkeit. Immer mehr zieht der uralte Zauber erotischer Spiele sie in seinen Bann. Bis sie eines Tages dem faszinierenden Reed Cantrell begegnet, der sie plötzlich an ihrer Karriere als Kurtisane zweifeln lässt. Denn die wichtigste Regel für jede Geisha lautet: Verschenke nie dein Herz!
