E L Doctorow Novel Crossword Clue

"What the fuck, Kamila?" he snapped. "Why the hell did you send these divorce papers?" Kamila sighed, "Can't you read, Mr. Cadet? It's a simple instruction. Sign them." ** On the day Kamila tragically loses her unborn child, it's the final straw. She's done being her husband Mark's doormat, enduring his constant infidelity and public humiliation. This time, she's fighting back. What Mark didn't know, however, was that his wife was no poor helpless orphan. Kamila was actually a hidden heiress to the powerful Smithson family - a secret weapon she was about to unleash. Mark launches his campaign to run for governor, but Kamila decides to run against him! She’s also got her loyal Smithson brothers backing her up, and she's ready to take her sweet revenge on that cheating husband of hers.

Elliot Sinclair has it all—money, power, a picture-perfect fiancée, and the eyes of the world watching his every move. But behind closed doors, his life is anything but perfect. Because Elliot is in love. With Jonah Hartfield. A man. Jonah is everything Elliot shouldn't want—fierce, reckless, possessive. Their affair is a powder keg of passion and danger, one kiss away from destruction. The world can't know. His family can't know. And Clara, the woman he’s supposed to marry for the cameras, definitely can’t know. But Jonah is done playing games. He doesn’t care about appearances. He doesn’t care about the cameras. He just wants Elliot. Completely. And he’s not interested in sharing. When jealousy boils over and secrets get harder to hide, Elliot is forced to choose: keep pretending for the world—or burn it all down for the man he can’t live without.

Blurb: Orphaned Maya Jensen was in desperate need of money. She had overdue debts to pay and no money to survive on. When she saw a miracle job opening that could potentially solve all her problems, her best friend, Violet, convinced her to immediately apply. What she didn't expect was for her life to be turned upside down by a 6’2 grey-eyed hunk of a man who was used to getting his way.

WARNING: This story features hardcore taboo, graphic content, age-gap erotica, irresistible steam and mature subject matter suitable for readers 18 years and older. Reader discretion is advised. ****************** “What happens when a girl in black-and-white sacred garment gets tainted with forbidden colors of sin? When the pure angel falls, not into darkness—but into desire? Sister Celeste Williams, an innocent orphan of st. Augustine cathedral. Devoted to her faith, she’s the epitome of purity, discipline, and unwavering devotion. A life of prayer and service is all she has ever known, her heart untouched by temptation or worldly desires—until him. Christian Adam, the irresistibly Sex God mafia Don was everything she swore to resist—powerful, ruthless and dangerously tempting. With his piercing gaze that burns through her resolve and a touch that makes her question her vows, he became her greatest sin… and her deepest craving. He fell first, but she fell harder—straight into a love so sinful it feels like salvation. Now, torn between her faith and a forbidden desire; Celeste must face the ultimate decision: forever devote and remain a saint… or surrender to the devil in tailored-suit who owns her soul.

Après sept ans d’amour avec Louis Blanchon, lorsque j’ai été kidnappée, il n’a pas payé ma rançon. Il a agi ainsi parce que sa secrétaire lui a suggéré qu’il serait peut-être temps de profiter de l’occasion pour me donner une leçon. J’ai alors vécu l’enfer, chaque minute, chaque seconde passait comme une éternité. Je suis finalement parvenue à m’éloigner de lui, à le quitter émotionnellement et physiquement. Mais qui savait, il a pleuré, me suppliant de lui accorder une nouvelle chance...

The story follows Grace and Nickolas Meyer love story from the book, the Tycoon's lost child. "Five years after his disappearance at sea, Nicholas Meyer returns a new man, his re-emergence as mysterious as his disappearance. But this is no joyful reunion. Nicholas has come back with one purpose in mind: to hunt down the people who tried to kill him. Consumed by a burning need for vengeance, Nicholas sets out to solve the puzzle of what really happened on the yatch. But as he digs deeper, he realizes that the truth behind his attempted murder is far more complex and sinister than he ever imagined. As Nicholas tries to navigates a future with his new found wife, he must confront the ultimate question: can their love withstand the fiery of his thirst for revenge, or will he find redemption?”

BLURB Aurelia was weak. Despite being born with a beta bloodline, she didn't manage to awaken her wolf. Living with her stepsister and stepmother was hell especially whenever her dad travelled. One day her sister offered to make dinner, she had been grateful to be helped with the chores for once. Soon her sister brought in her dinner and Aurelia happily took the plate of pasta. But by the third swallow she quickly discovered something was wrong. "Do you feel uncomfortable? I guess the poison has set in. That's what you get for trying to steal my man" her sister Scarlett said smirking. Aurelia's eyes widened in disbelief "I didn't, he was mated to me, besides he already rejected me" Aurelia said gasping for breath with tears in her eyes. "How could..." she tried to say looking at her sister in disbelief. "Shut up!" Scarlett roared and slapped her. "You useless thing that can't even awaken your wolf. Slutty brat, you are a disgrace to this family. You are better off dead" Scarlett said as Aurelia coughed up blood. Scarlett quickly dragged her unconscious body to a river and dumped her in the deep end that flows into the sea. Aurelia opened her eyes weakly and stared as her sister as she was pushed in, her eyes pleading for mercy. She can't swim and she's poisoned too. Her sister has sentenced her to death. The water soon covered her head, and she was carried by the currents toward the sea. She closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face waiting for the inevitable. She was already at the seabed, however just as she was slipping into endless darkness, she felt a strong pair of hands around her. It was the Lycan king!

Livvy was the Beta's daughter. Mated to the Alpha after being treated horribly by him for the last few years, two of which he knew they were fated yet said nothing and went around with another she-wolf that claimed she was his chosen Luna. After being rejected she ran away, started a life in a small town away from all werewolves until the day she is found, five years later. Now she is to return to a pack she no longer views as home where her younger brother took the Beta position after am untimely passing of their father. Alpha Timothy never took a chosen mate despite what she thought, he pined after her instead. Now that she is back he will do whatever it takes to earn her love since he broke their bond. Will she take him back, or will she choose to take a chosen mate in his stead?

"Take off your clothes, Carissa. I want to see what I've bought." Nico commanded calmly. Carissa's eyes flashed with defiance. "I am not your pet! I'll die before I submit to you!" "Oh, but you are mine," he growled against her skin. "And I'll make sure you learn to obey me...on your knees, begging for my touch." CARISSA I never thought I'd be in this situation with Nico Demonio. The guy I liked when I was younger now stands in front of me, his eyes full of anger and a desire for revenge. My father sold me to this ruthless mafia boss, and now I'm trapped. Nico hates my family because he thinks we're responsible for his parents' death. He also believes my brother betrayed him and put him in prison. Now, I'm stuck in Nico's twisted world, feeling both hate and attraction for him. One minute I want to spit in his face, the next I find myself dizzy and aching for him. NICO That fool, Carissa's father, thinks he can erase his debts by auctioning off his own daughter. Little does he know I’m back for my perfect revenge. Now, Carissa is in my grasp, and I'll use every tool to break her. She will be my pet, forced to submit to my every desire. I'll push her to her limits, seeing how far I can bend her before she shatters. In the end, she will surrender to me completely...or learn the true cost of defying the Mafia Boss.

La vie de Lauren est bouleversée lorsque son conjoint qu’elle a choisi l’a quittée pour son conjoint destiné. Elle l’avait abandonné pour un Alpha plus puissant. Son retour dans leur vie a privé Lauren de tout et ne lui a rien laissé. Attristée et abattue, elle est partie parce qu’elle ne peut pas supporter la grande douleur de la trahison. Vu les circonstances, elle est revenue et elle a trouvé un allié, Alpha Sébastien, qui est à la fois remarquable et respecté. Roi sans trône, il règne à la fois sur le monde des humains et celui des loups. Il est aussi l’adversaire implacable de son ancien conjoint. Leur mariage est extraordinaire. Il est un homme froid, elle n’est pas son genre. L’amour n’est pas dans leur agenda. Mais pourquoi est-elle émue quand elle l’appelle ? Pourquoi semble-t-il son salut quand il la regarde ? Il s’avère que ses ennemis sont les moins préoccupants. Le plus dangereux est le feu allumé entre eux, ce qui pourrait les enflammer d’amour et de passion ou les détruire. N.B. : ce livre contient deux volets. Volet 1 : Alpha et son Luna Contractant Volte 2 : Alpha et son Conjoint Choisi