Step behind the hotel room doors of The Chatsfield, London, for five fabulous novellas full of style, sensation…and scandal! In The Soldier in Room 286 by Abby Green, soldier turned international actor, Salim Segal, has one night at The Chatsfield to convince beautiful Natalja Jordan that, despite the pains of the past, they have a future worth fighting for. Ben treats girlfriend Joely to a luxurious birthday night at The Chatsfield, intending to propose, in Proposal in Room 309 by Joss Wood. But nothing's going according to plan…. Who'd have thought being walked in on by a stranger—while naked!—would lead to happy ever after? For The Couple in the Dream Suite by Marguerite Kaye, it's 1921 at The Chatsfield—London's glamorous new hotel—and disillusioned soldier Justin York is unexpectedly entranced by a socialite, Miss Vera Milton-Kerr. Can Justin's dark-eyed gaze melt the ice running through Vera's veins? Libby Lancaster finds herself roomless at The Chatsfield and decides that one night of not being good-girl Libby with sexy Prince Lucaj might be just what she needs! But will her one-night fantasy end when the clock strikes twelve? Find out in The Prince in the Royal Suite by Susan Stephens. In The Doctor in the Executive Suite by Tina Beckett, Doctor Chelsea Serrano is called upon to save the life of a guest while dining at The Chatsfield's fabulous restaurant—a great excuse to escape her less-than-fabulous date. And who needs dessert when you can have a mouth-watering bodyguard to help instead? Will they find love in London? Find out in volume one of The Chatsfield novellas!

Step behind the hotel room doors of The Chatsfield, London, for five fabulous novellas full of style, sensation…and scandal! In Revenge in Room 426, by Michelle Conder, journalist Rory Jones has a plan: Use the press junket for Noah Black's latest movie to get revenge. She'll use him, seduce him and…once he's begging? Cut him loose. But what if her plan is the one thing standing in the way of her happiness? In Strangers in the Sauna, by Caitlin Crews, Jenny Harding is left stranded in London's most opulent hotel in nothing but her underwear. Sneaking down to the sauna to "borrow" a shirt, she encounters a gorgeous stranger, and the temptation to live dangerously for one wild night is outrageously irresistible…! In The Bodyguard in Her Room, by Sophie Pembroke, actress Bethany Lord is hiding from a scandal that could threaten everything she's worked for. But it isn't the press outside The Chatsfield that's her biggest threat—it's the shocking sensual tension caused by the man who has been sent to protect her! In Doctor at The Chatsfield, by Carol Marinelli, disillusioned receptionist Natasha finds herself playing emergency midwife in The Chatsfield lobby…and listening to delicious Dr. Joshua Mason's instructions over the phone! Maybe he's what she's been looking for all along? In The Secret in Room 823, by Dani Collins, Lady Hamilton-Smyth is releasing her inner sex goddess with sinfully hot Hayes—real name unknown! But when the young socialite's case of naughty toys goes missing in The Chatsfield, her reputation is at stake! Only Hayes can help, but will revealing their identities ruin the fantasy? Will they find love in London? Find out in volume one of The Chatsfield novellas!

May we offer you a warm welcome to The Chatsfield Hotel! Already checked-in are the world’s most elite, renowned…and scandalous guests! London is the last stop of Sheikh Sayed’s worldwide tour before his wedding. But when his engagement is broken off, Sayed sets his sights on his sexy chambermaid! Although Liyah Amari has her own reasons for being at The Chatsfield, will her heartbreak leave her vulnerable to this sheikh’s desires in Lucy Monroe’s SHEIKH’S SCANDAL? Monte Carlo is where Lucca Chatsfield meets his match! For this reckless playboy, the world has been his playground—until now. Poised Princess Charlotte soon becomes his greatest challenge. Will Lottie be able to resist Lucca’s potent charm, or will she risk everything for just one more touch in Melanie Milburne’s PLAYBOY’S LESSON? Las Vegas is hosting The Chatsfield’s world-famous poker tournament and Cara Chatsfield is in charge. Cara’s first introduction to Aiden Kelly is disastrous—but soon he’s fighting for her protection! This city of lights is the perfect place to brighten up the darkness of her past, but what happens when Aiden starts to see through the stunning socialite’s smile and decides he wants her in his bed in Michelle Condor’s SOCIALITE’S GAMBLE? Chatsfield House is where London’s heartthrob of the past, Nicolo Chatsfield, has been hiding. When Sophie Ashdown arrives to ensure Nicolo’s attendance at the Chatsfield shareholders meeting, sparks fly! Sophie has no intention of redeeming the darkly handsome heir, but how long will it take for business to turn to pleasure in Chantelle Shaw’s BILLIONAIRE’S SECRET? These are the first four stories set in and around The Chatsfield. Wander the halls of these luxurious hotels…there’s a different story of secrets and glamour behind every door!

The Dictionary of Midwestern Literature, Volume One, surveys the lives and writings of nearly 400 Midwestern authors and identifies some of the most important criticism of their writings. The Dictionary is based on the belief that the literature of any region simultaneously captures the experience and influences the worldview of its people, reflecting as well as shaping the evolving sense of individual and collective identity, meaning, and values. Volume One presents individual lives and literary orientations and offers a broad survey of the Midwestern experience as expressed by its many diverse peoples over time.Philip A. Greasley's introduction fills in background information and describes the philosophy, focus, methodology, content, and layout of entries, as well as criteria for their inclusion. An extended lead-essay, "The Origins and Development of the Literature of the Midwest," by David D. Anderson, provides a historical, cultural, and literary context in which the lives and writings of individual authors can be considered.This volume is the first of an ambitious three-volume series sponsored by the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature and created by its members. Volume Two will provide similar coverage of non-author entries, such as sites, centers, movements, influences, themes, and genres. Volume Three will be a literary history of the Midwest. One goal of the series is to build understanding of the nature, importance, and influence of Midwestern writers and literature. Another is to provide information on writers from the early years of the Midwestern experience, as well as those now emerging, who are typically absent from existing reference works.

Harlequin Presents brings you four new titles for one great price! Escape with these four stories by USA TODAY bestselling authors. This Presents bundle includes Rival’s Challenge by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green, His for a Price by USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews, The Valquez Bride by USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie Milburne and Prince Hafiz’s Only Vice by Susanna Carr. Look for 8 new exciting stories every month from Harlequin Presents!

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: #3457 TO BLACKMAIL A DI SIONE The Billionaire's Legacy by Rachael Thomas Liev Dragunov's spent a lifetime plotting revenge against the Di Siones, and having Bianca's bracelet makes her perfect for his plan. Bianca must become his fake fiancée—but when Liev discovers her innocence, desire becomes sweeter than revenge… #3459 THE SHEIKH'S BABY SCANDAL One Night With Consequences by Carol Marinelli Playboy sheikh Kedah Al Quasim has spent years behaving outrageously; now he must accept his royal duty and marry. His coolly beautiful assistant, Felicia Hamilton, seems the perfect distraction, but Kedah isn't prepared for the scandalous consequence: Felicia pregnant with his baby! #3461 TRAPPED BY VIALLI'S VOWS Wedlocked! by Chantelle Shaw Waitress Marnie Clarke refuses to be Leandro Vialli's “dirty little secret,” and flees, secretly pregnant. After a paternity test proves his fatherhood, Leandro must claim his heir—and when an accident steals Marnie's memories, he makes her believe they're engaged! #3463 DEFYING THE BILLIONAIRE'S COMMAND by Michelle Conder Dare James is furious that some woman has gotten her claws into his grandfather—but when he confronts the family doctor, she—s unexpectedly attractive. Carly is no gold digger, and she can't wait to wipe the smile from Dare's handsome face! Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' September 2016 Box set 2 of 2!

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