When Gabi and Lia finally learn to surf the river of time, they realize they must make hard choices about life and love in Torrent, the third and final book in the River of Time series. Gabi and Lia Betarrini have learned to control their time travel, and they return from medieval Italy to save their father from his tragic death in modern times. But love calls across the centuries, and the girls are determined to return forever--even though they know the Black Plague is advancing across Europe, claiming the lives of one-third of the population. In the suspenseful conclusion of the River of Time series, every decision is about life . . . and death.

What deadly secrets have been swept away by the flood? In Northern New South Wales, heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted and counting down the days. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant with unsettling connections to her own past, means that her final days will be anything but straightforward. When a second case is dumped on her lap, the closed case of a man drowned in recent summer floods, what begins as a simple informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that's expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to. As secrets and betrayals pile up, and the needs of her own family intervene, how far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth? The Torrent is tense and atmospheric Australian crime at its best. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer.

I was fifteen when I sent the love of my life to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Back then Rafe was my brother's best friend and off-limits, but that didn't stop me from drooling over him. I've never forgotten the guy whose green eyes made me weak in the knees. Rafe hasn't forgotten me either. Eight years later, I find him on my doorstep with revenge on the mind. The twisted part of this story? I still want him, even though he's taken me to a private island with no chance for escape. He says I've got eight years of misery to atone for, and every move he makes is designed to shame and punish. But I'm wired for his methods, and instead of delivering retribution, his brutal touch lights us both on fire. NOTE TO READERS: Torrent is a dark romance with kidnapping and other disturbing themes. Intended for mature readers. Not for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned. Part 1 in the Condemned series. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING "This is a hard-to-put-down captive empowerment story, with the kind of offbeat cliffhanger you will never expect. It's as vicious and unpredictable and rapid as a...well, a torrent. Brilliant!" ~ Pam Godwin, New York Times Bestselling Author "Torrent definitely ranks up there within my top five favorite reads of 2014, thus far. It blew my mind out of the freaking Milky Way!" ~ Books Over Boys "Gemma James owns the erotica genre with this twisted and dark tale." ~ Kathy Reads "Ms. James takes us on a wild, twisted, powerful journey. Brutal and honest at times, you will not know where your heart will lie until the very end." ~ Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads "This is a story of obsession, lust, love and revenge, and I loved every word. Gemma James has now become a 1-click author for me." ~ Ellen (The Book Bellas) Keywords: Free romance series starters, free books, contemporary romance, erotic romance, series, erotic romance series, suspense, romance series, dark romance,bad boy, bad boy romance, hot read, hot romance,taboo romance, modern romance, sensual romance, something hot to read, edgy romance, seduction, seduction romance, condemned free, torrent free, gemma james free, mystery romance, erotic romance books free, romantic suspense books free, free adult romance, contemporary romance free, dark romance free, erotic books free, erotic romance books free, romance books, new adult, BDSM, BDSM romance, fifty shades, free BDSM romance, sensual, alpha male, dominant male, hot guy, racy, sexy, contemporary, long series, long romance series, captivating romance, hot romance, second chance love, loyalty, bondage and spanking, rough sex, captive, captivity, action and adventure, gritty, brothers best friend, MMA fighter, kidnapping romance, kidnapping books, kidnapping free books, free kidnapping romance, freebie, download, revenge, anti hero, antihero, alpha hero, strong heroine, submissive heroine, dubcon, psychological, dark contemporary,criminal underground, twisted, first free, free new adult, free steamy romance, free sexy romance,fiction for women, gemma james books. If you like Gemma James, consider trying some of these other authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Red Phoenix, J.A. Huss, W. Winters, Willow Winters, Pepper Winters, Pam Godwin, Skye Warren, Clarissa Wild, Aleatha Romig, Anna Zaires, Kitty Thomas, Annika Martin, Lili Saint Germain, Tiffany Reisz, Annebel Joseph, Amelia Wilde, Meghan March, Roxy Sloane, Lexy Timms, Stella Gray, Natasha Knight, Ella Miles, Erika Wilde, Chelle Bliss, Sawyer Bennett, Helen Hardt, Julia Sykes, Lili Valenti, Jessica Hawkins, TK Leigh, Celia Aaron, Jennifer bene, Addison Cain

This title was first published in 2002: Gesa Stedman mines the vein of emotion in Victorian writing to unearth new insights into the ways literature responded to the dramatic social and political changes then taking place. Contemporary research from various disciplines, including sociology, ethnology and history, inform this study, which juxtaposes canonical material such as Dickens' "Hard Times", Charlotte Bronte's "Shirley" and Germaine de Stael's "Corinne" with popular novels and non-fictional texts, such as "The Education of the Heart" by Sarah Ellis and Darwin's "On the Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals". The analysis deals with emotions applying to both genders, but includes a special section examining the representation of emotion in relation to women. The book aims to provide new insight into the literature of the period, and brings to light new material for scholars interested in the philosophy and psychology of emotions.

The year is 1888; Copper is a young widow with a baby trying to make a go of the ramshackle farm she received from her father in Troublesome Creek. Copper's life seems as dilapidated as the farm as she struggles to come to terms with her shattered world. Desperate to rekindle the easy faith she had as a child, she searches for peace and God's direction in the serenity of the Kentucky mountains. Further complicating her life is a budding romance with John Pelfrey, Copper's long ago sweetheart. Once sure she could never love again, Copper gives her heart to John only to face betrayal. A skilled midwife, Copper is challenged in many ways as she ministers to the women of eastern Kentucky. Always a believer, Copper still has much to learn as she grows in wisdom and in faith.