Whether the canvases of Gustav Klimt (1862 – 1918) celebrated the exquisite landscapes of Austria’s Attersee region or caressed the cheek of a lovely young laundress, his appreciation of his subjects was sensitive, sensual and strong. No other painter in Vienna at the close of the 19th century was as revered—and often reviled—as this outrageous artist wearing only a knowing expression and a long blue smock. One of the women who found her way onto his canvas and into his bed was Mizzi Zimmermann (the subject of this book, Dirty Linen), whom he would cherish, in his way, until his death. Mizzi, and the subjects of Book One—Vienna Patterns (Emilie Flöge) and Book Two—Diamonds and Sand (Adele Bloch-Bauer) enjoy everlasting admiration, thanks to Klimt’s brush—A Brush with Passion.

Diamonds and Sand Adele Bloch-Bauer (1882-1925) did not seek fame—but acclaimed and passionate artist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) thrust her into the public’s eye by painting two portraits that assured her lasting admiration and speculation. Both portraits were commissioned by her wealthy industrialist husband—and each illustrated different, almost contradictory views of the intellectually curious, mysterious woman. As a child, Adele escaped the rules of a repressive Vienna in the last decades of the 19th century, by conjuring a secret tunnel that gave life to her fantasies. Only when she began sitting for Klimt’s portrait of her did her fantasies slide into reality, bringing both blinding ecstasy and paralyzing guilt. Her journey is intriguing... Join her...

Onto the stage of Vienna in the late 19th Century strides virile, charismatic painter Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). Standing center stage is a talented and independent fashion designer and businesswoman, Emilie Flöge (1874 -1952). For the next 27 years, the famous and infamous Klimt bears criticism, censure and fame with Flöge by his side. The tempestuous love and fierce friendship of this talented couple – opposites in so many ways –deepens until Klimt’s death . . . and beyond. Vienna Patterns happens during a Time and in a City never equaled for fashion, fabulous art and fascinating personalities. The story of Klimt and Flöge is very theatrical . . . very Vienna.

Meet Ruby, Pearl, and Jade—three sisters from St. Thomas. A bookworm and a secret billionaire. A supermodel and an assassin. A dancer with OCD, and a TV producer. These women will set the world on fire. ____________________________________ Grab this box set, and escape into the thrill of first love! “Filled with heat, action, and believable characters. Toby Jane has created a stunning world I never wanted to leave!”—Urban Reviews ____________________________________ Somewhere on St. Thomas: He’s wrong for me. I’m not your average island girl. I’ve worked my butt off for a chance to attend college. Rafe’s a danger to my dreams—but he just might be worth it. I’m wrong for her. Ruby’s a princess waiting for a kiss—but I’m more of a pirate than a prince. I’m going to do whatever it takes to make her mine. Somewhere in the City: I don't deserve love--with my past. Discovered as a model, I'm living the life of a celebrity... but with my history, it's hard to believe I deserve anything but heartache. Until Magnus Thorne. I’m too dangerous for her. I’m good with a gun, a knife, a garrote—whatever I need for the dirty work I do for the CIA. I can’t put my bloodstained hands on a woman like her. Only...Pearl won’t take no for an answer. She thinks she’s a badass. She doesn’t know who she’s dealing with. Somewhere in California: He’s my sister’s ex. Brandon, the producer of the TV dance competition that can make or break my dreams, is gorgeous and sweet. He even seems to like me. Why, oh why, does he have to be my supermodel sister’s ex-boyfriend? Just don’t hit on the contestants. Jade is pure passion on the dance floor… and entirely awkward off of it. She can’t stop washing her hands, counting things to calm herself, and won’t even look me in the eye. I just want to kiss her until she forgets everything but being mine. ____________________________________ “These characters are so true to life, so believable that you become involved in each of their lives as if you truly know them. Can’t stop reading!" —Reviewer

Anna had everything figured out – she was about to start senior year with her best friend, she had a great weekend job and her huge work crush looked as if it might finally be going somewhere... Until her dad decides to send her 4383 miles away to Paris. On her own. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna finds herself making new friends, including Étienne St. Clair, the smart, beautiful boy from the floor above. But he's taken – and Anna might be too. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with the French kiss she's been waiting for?

What happens when you have to play nice with your greatest enemy? Revenge.Drew Marshall may have let me move into his spare bedroom while my house is being renovated, but don't think for one second his kindness comes without strings. Big, ugly, fake relationship strings. That's okay, though, Dr. Andrew. I'll agree to your terms, move into your house, and act likeyour girlfriend when the big day comes; but I also plan to make your life miserable-make you pay for what you did to me. I may not be good at forgiving or forgetting, but I'm excellent at getting even.Get ready to laugh until you cry with this sizzling, hilarious, closed-door romantic comedy!

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