Brodie Moncur is a piano tuner, as brilliant in his own way as John Kilbarron, the pianist Brodie accompanies on all of his tours. It is a luxurious life, and a level of success Brodie could hardly have dreamed of growing up in a remote Scottish village, in a household ruled by a tyrannical father. But Brodie would gladly give it all up for the love of the Russian soprano Lika Blum: beautiful, worldly, seductive-- and consort to Kilbarron. Brodie's passion for Lika only grows as their lives become increasingly more intertwined, more secretive, and, finally, more dangerous. What Brodie doesn't know about Lika, and about her connection to Kilbarron and his sinister brother, Malachi, eventually tests Brodie's ability, and will, to survive. -- adapted from publisher info.

“Lynsay Sands spins a funny, laughable tale.” —Eloisa James on Taming the Highland Bride Adrian Montfort, Earl of Mowbray, had been warned that Lady Clarissa Crambray was dangerous. From stomping on toes to setting wigs on fire, the stunning beauty was clearly a force to be reckoned with. Still, he’s in need of a wife and is sure he can handle one woman and her “unfortunate past.” Intrigued by the mysterious vixen, he soon discovers he’s greatly underestimated the lady… Clarissa would like to find a husband, but perhaps not as much as her stepmother would like one for her. The woman has forbidden Clarissa from wearing her spectacles so she can look prettier, but how is she to see her potential suitors? Besides, she’s already caused enough mayhem to earn a rather horrible nickname. Just when she is about to give up hope of anyone asking her to dance, a man comes to lead her to the dance floor…a dark, handsome blur of a man.

"The fan-favorite couple from Netflix's Love Is Blind share their ups and downs after two years of marriage, love advice for the modern world, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the pods"--

A family struggles to survive bereavement, bombing and bitter rivalry... Love is Blind is a gripping wartime saga from much-loved author Anne Baker, which follows a family's path through heartache and war. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Newberry. Patsy Rushton's brother Barney doesn't know the meaning of hard work, so when their father tragically dies, Patsy has no choice but to save the family's business. Meanwhile, Barney has got his girlfriend pregnant and, feeling trapped, he abandons her and leaves Merseyside altogether. But trouble follows Barney wherever he goes and when he learns of his sister's growing success, he can't help feeling resentful. Why is their mother, Beatrice, so quick to forgive him? Surely, she can't be blind to his faults? As Patsy is to discover, there's something else about Barney that is frightening her mother so much she has never dared to speak of it before. What readers are saying about Love is Blind: 'Very good, easy read. The twists and turns in the plot kept the intrigue alive. I would recommend to anyone' 'Engaging characters and a gripping war time story. A good insight into life during the war. Can't wait to read another of Anne Baker's books'

In these linked stories Jewel navigates the stage of life between 25 and 45, from the day she finds a body on a wild California beach to crossroads encounters with mystics, lovers, beggars, surgeons, and sailors on the shores of Maui and streets of San Miguel de Allende, Lisbon, Larkspur, Mill Valley, and Barcelona. Falling in love, whether with the one she marries, her newborn babies, total strangers, or the places she goes, calls forth conflicting sensations: ease/excitement, pleasure/danger, attachment/release. One eye sees and the other is blind as Jewel learns to love and grieve by staying in motion, finding and losing her way in the crowds and landscapes, heart cracked open.

"You have such a pretty face, If only you would lose some weight." Tory has heard that all of her life. In her solitary life she eats alone and daydreams about having a handsome boyfriend who could accept all of her. Daily she finds herself running to catch her bus and knowing that she is the laughing stock of the other commuters. And then one day she literally finds herself 'falling' into the lap of one of the commuters; an exotically handsome white man. Tory finds that she is unable to stop thinking about him and daydreaming about the life he must live. But Mr. Gorgeous must be either married or gay because she sees him dismissing the attention of gorgeous women left and right. Never in a million years would she ever guess that hers was the only attention he was interested in... In this multicultural romance, Pepper Pace weaves a story that takes her readers through the ups and downs of personal insecurities, cultural differences, and of course a lesson to be learned; that love is totally and completely blind. Warning: Graphic Content and adult themes

Amy Bloom was nominated for a National Book Award for her first collection, Come to Me, and her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, Story, Antaeus, and other magazines, and in The Best American Short Stories and Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards. In her new collection, she enhances her reputation as a true artist of the form. Here are characters confronted with tragedy, perplexed by emotions, and challenged to endure whatever modern life may have in store. A loving mother accompanies her daughter in her journey to become a man, and discovers a new, hopeful love. A stepmother and stepson meet again after fifteen years and a devastating mistake, and rediscover their familial affection for each other. And in "The Story," a widow bent on seducing another woman's husband constructs and deconstructs her story until she has "made the best and happiest ending" possible "in this world."

*****************An accident or a murder?*********************When Zuri Dinshaw's body is found drowned in a swimming pool of a secluded farmhouse; police is convinced that it is an accident. But Inspector Sid has his doubts. He couldn't find answers to the questions like- Why did Zuri left her husband on Valentine's day? Why didn't she reach her family home? Why was she carrying a stack of anti-depressants in her valise? And he could find none other than LUCIFERA INDICA to answer them. The mystery deepens when Lucifera comes across the poem- 'LOVE IS BLIND' written by Zuri Dinshaw in her diary. Why was love blind for Zuri? Why was Lucifera experiencing a strange whiff of vanilla whenever she visited places related to Zuri Dinshaw? were the new questions added to the list.Accident or murder?This is a classic, crime-novella of Lucifera Indica where the truth in the end will surprise us all!!!

Essence best-selling author Parry Brown teams up with two other exciting new talents to deliver three funny stories of life and love. In Just a Click Away, a high-flying law executive turns to the internet in search of love; in Words of Love, a radio talk show host and pharmaceutical sales manager fall in love by post - but will their first meeting prove successful?; and in The Switch, a blind date and a case of mistaken identity leave one girl in love, and one guy in a very sticky situation...'

"Even fairy tales have struggles." What happens if one day everything you have and worked for are taken away in an instant? Payton Jennings has been breezing through classes and acing them. But a day that started perfectly fine day ended in a gruesome incident. A rage out of pure jealousy has targeted one of the school's most famous students and opened fire. Reece Collins' life is something one can consider as perfect. He is rich, smart, handsome, famous and generous. It, therefore, shocked the whole school when he was shot point-blank, leaving him blind. And just like that, his popularity and his friends vanished as well. Except for one- Payton. Lost in the darkness and the fear of not being able to stand back up again, Payton helps Reece realize that there are bigger things that are bound to happen and that everything happens for a reason. How will Reece cope with the incident that changed his life forever? As a person with a troubled background, how will Payton overcome her own insecurities to help Reece overcome his own fears? And will Reece and Payton prove that love is not about what you're seeing but what you're feeling? Grab this eye-opening YA romance book and let it show you that what is important is indeed invisible to the naked eye.