The Kouvaris Marriage Madeleine never dreamed she would marry a billionaire – especially one as attractive as Dimitri Kouvaris. But after three passionate months of marriage, Maddie is devastated to learn that Dimitri only married her in order to conceive a child. Desperate to escape the humiliating charade of her marriage, Maddie asks for a divorce. But Dimitri is determined to keep her at his side – and in his bed – until she bears the Kouvaris heir. Bought: One Husband Jethro Cole loved Alissa Brannan at first sight – but she'd proved extremely elusive...until the day she needed his help. Thinking he had no money, Alissa offered him a temporary marriage of convenience. Little did Alissa know that Jethro was a ruthless millionaire, who was determined to have her in his life – and bed – forever... His Convenient Wife Cat is furious when her grandfather insists she consider a marriage of convenience to wealthy Italian businessman Aldo Patrucco. But then it's love at first sight for Cat and lust at first sight for Aldo – so the wedding is on! Once in Italy, Cat plans for her new husband to fall in love with her – only it seems he's returned to his mistress! Proudly announcing she's leaving him, Cat discovers that, mistress or not, Aldo certainly has no intention of relinquishing his convenient wife...

When Maddie meets the gorgeous Greek shipping magnate Dimitri at a party, they fall passionately in love. He follows Maddie back to England and proposes, and they are wed one week later. Even though the sudden engagement makes her head spin, Maddie cannot believe her luck.? Her?happiness is short-lived, however. Dimitri’s beautiful childhood friend is waiting for her at?the mansion in Athens, and she tells Maddie, “The one he’s really in love with is me. You’re just my substitute because I can’t have children, and all he wants from you is an heir."

It has been reviled, dismissed, attacked, and occasionally been the subject of Congressional hearings, but still, the genre of music known as heavy metal maintains not only its market share in the recording and downloading industry, but also as a cultural force that has united millions of young and old fans across the globe. Characterized by blaring distorted guitars, drum solos, and dramatic vibrato, the heavy metal movement headbanged its way to the popular culture landscape with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath the 1970s. Motley Crue and Metallica made metal a music phenomenon in the 1980s. Heavy metal continues to evolve today with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God. Providing an extensive overview of the music, fashion, films, and philosophies behind the movement, this inclusive encyclopedia chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, including sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal. Essential and highly entertaining reading for high school and undergraduate courses in popular music studies, communications, media studies, and cultural studies, the Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music and Culture offers a guide to the ultimate underground music, exploring its rich cultural diversity, resilience, and adaptability. Entries for musicians include a discography for those wanting to start or develop their music collections.

Bianca's lover, Cesare, is a passionate and handsome billionaire?every woman's dream. But men like him are never loyal, viewing women as only sources of short-lived pleasure, constantly moving on. Cesare is a man Bianca shouldn't be involved with, if her mother's experience with her rich father has taught her anything. Unfortunately, Bianca loves Cesare. Thus she must say goodbye to him. Will this be the end?

Detective John Blacksad returns, with a new case that takes him to a 1950s New Orleans filled with hot jazz and cold-blooded murder! Hired to discover the fate of a celebrated pianist, Blacksad finds his most dangerous mystery yet in the midst of drugs, voodoo, the rollicking atmosphere of Mardi Gras, and the dark underbelly that it hides! * Features an extensive making-of section, with tons of prelim sketches and watercolor studies. * 2011 Eisner and Harvey Award-winner!

Lisa Pennington will do anything to help her family–even if that means accepting an indecent proposal from the man who broke her heart! For five years Diego Raffacani has thought of nothing but Lisa–and revenge! He's sure that she will come to his bed, if only for her family's sake.

A prince marries a woman for revenge, only to discover he still loves her in this sexy international romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. Single mom Lucy Abbott is working as many hours as she can, but still can barely afford to feed her baby daughter. Then Prince Maximo d’Aquilla offers her millions, and a way out of her desperate life. Max whisks her away to Italy—and soon she’s totally his! Max has seduced her completely. But is he driven by revenge, or desire? And is he ruthless enough to walk away from his captive bride?