One week to save her palazzo… …and heal her heart Penniless contessa Serafina Ardizzone needs to rebuild her family’s crumbling palazzo in Venice, and she has just one week to persuade handsome CEO Gianni Leto to help! Neither are looking for anything more than a business relationship—this is strictly professional. But as Venice casts its spell and they dance under the moonlight in St. Mark’s Square, romance is in the air… Can the next seven days together change their lives—forever? “Oh, I really enjoyed this one. Kate Hardy is such a fabulous author. She created credible, likeable characters, a well-developed plot, and some emotional depth. It was a very satisfying read.” -Goodreads on Surprise Heir for the Princess “I seldom give 5 star ratings, but this lovely tale certainly deserves it. I highly recommend this charming book. You will be uplifted….” -Harlequin Junkie on A Will, a Wish, a Wedding

Can this Cinderella be convinced to step into the ball gowns she has long been making? Find out in the latest Harlequin Romance by Kate Hardy. Taking Cinderella from sewing ball gowns… …to wearing them! Just as elected royal heir Sébastien is due to take the throne, he learns of a secret princess and rightful heir. Honorable Séb will always do the right thing—even relinquish the crown. Independent seamstress Louisa won’t give up her normal life easily, so Séb must charm and convince her to step into the royal spotlight! But as he teaches Louisa how to be a princess, Séb wishes he didn’t have to let her go… From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Geraldine Harris has degrees in psychology and education from the University of Southern California. She has always been interested in the intricacies of the human mind and human nature. She is the author of David and the Whirly Fish, a book for children, a television script, and numerous scenes for television shows. Ms. Harris lives in Los Angeles, California.

In a final desperate attempt to establish his legacy, the forty-third president of the United states, Gerald W. Burke, issues an ultimatum to the leaders of Israel and Palestine to resolve their conflict on his termsor else. The ultimatum triggers a chain of unforeseen consequences that cause Burke to be marked for death by al-Qaedaor is it al-Qaeda? Thats the question Kathy Romano, Homeland Security Terrorism Analyst, has to answer as she follows a labyrinth of clues that lead to a shocking discovery that can forever shatter the friendly relations between Israel and the United States. At the center of the action, is Ari Bugari, an Israeli undercover agent, recruited into al-Qaeda after Iraq is invaded and defeated by the coalition forces. On orders from the al-Qaeda leadership, Ari pursues President Burke across three continents. Caught between his Israeli and al-Qaeda masters, Ari, himself, becomes the hunted quarry and is forced into hiding when he learns the explosive truth that underlies his relationship with Mossad Director General Shalom Eitan. In this tale of adventure, betrayal, and redemption, President Burke must do everything in his power to salvage the peace agreement and his presidency.

On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. Following the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution, Russia annexed Crimea, and Russian-backed paramilitaries seized part of the Donbas region of south-eastern Ukraine, which consists of Lugansk and Donetsk oblasts, sparking a regional war. In March 2021, Russia began a large military build-up along its border with Ukraine, eventually amassing up to 190,000 troops and their equipment. Despite the build-up, denials of plans to invade or attack Ukraine were issued by various Russian government officials up to the day before the invasion. On 21 February 2022, Russia recognized the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic, two self-proclaimed breakaway quasi-states in the Donbas. The next day, the Federation Council of Russia authorized the use of military force and Russian troops entered both territories. This book tries to shed light on the causes which led to this war. It presents arguments of both sides carried through the words of presidents Putin and Zelenskyy. This edition includes as well the book about the historical background of the conflict and the military actions during the war. Content: The Speeches and Decisions of Vladimir Putin The Speeches and Decisions of Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Consequence: Russo-Ukrainian War