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When a novice French diplomat arrives in Korea for an audience with the Emperor, he is enraptured by the Joseon Dynasty's magnificent culture. But all fades away when he sees Yi Jin perform the delicate traditional Dance of the Spring Oriole. Although well aware that women of the court belong to the palace, the young diplomat confesses his love to the Emperor and gains permission for Yi Jin to accompany him back to France. A world away in Belle Epoque Paris, Yi Jin lives a free, independent life away from the gilded cage of the court.

The size of a Kodiak bear and covered in tattoos. A heart of gold, a rough and tumble past. Confident, powerful, gentle. Wise. Artistic. Deep wild brown eyes that see far deeper into me than they should. Nothing in my life could ever have prepared me for the reality that is Ink Isaac. He’s just so much more than anyone I’ve ever met, and my instant, inexplicable, and undeniable attraction to him leaves me reeling. But with my life recently turned upside down, the more time I spend around him, the more I realize I’m not even sure what my future looks like anymore—alI know for sure is...

Read by the author. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Sioux’s harrowing reality TV ordeal cuts deep, and her subsequent self-assurance is endearing and infectious. It adds up to an inspiring account of reclaiming artistic agency.” - Publisher’s Weekly When you’ve been told over and over...

LOVE, AMBITION & SCANDAL COLLIDE AT THE 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR Dora Chambers may be the newest Lady Manager at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, but it isn't quite the plum position she expected. Instead of afternoon teas and fancy dinner parties, she finds herself on the dusty Midway Plaisance, tasked with overseeing the Egyptian dancers whose shimmies and scant costumes are stirring up a scandal. Fueled by the Fair's progressive spirit and heady enthusiasm, Dora rises above her disappointment and embraces a determination to fulfill her duty and aid her husband's social ambition. But as ...

‘HALLOWEEN SURPRISE’ A Transgender Romance Novel How far would you go to win over the love of your life? How far would be too far? It’s Halloween Eve, and the Arizona State University Sun Devils play the University of Arizona Wildcats for the State Championships. The Sun Devils win, thanks to the epic heroics of star football player Axel Heinrich. As the reporters ask Axel about the game and his winning impact, his girlfriend, Head Cheerleader Gretchen Werner rushes over to kiss him. About to graduate and go pro, could Axel’s life get any better? Post-game, Axel heads back to ...

Some men can break you like a dog and make you beg for more.... Deasia considered the last day of school the first day to success. Graduation meant everything she’d worked for was about to come true. Her life had been planned since she was old enough to know the difference between classic and couture. She would study design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Then spend a year in Paris learning everything she could about haute couture. Once she completed her studies, she would return to Atlanta and open her boutique. She had even picked out the location in Buckhead. Her ...

“An exquisitely crafted novel of love discovered and friendship found.”—Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls Ruby’s life glitters with success, but she still must conquer her tragic past and discover what love really looks like. Lily Decker never meant to become a showgirl. As a...

“Abbs has found a gripping and little-known story at the heart of one of the 20th century’s most astonishing creative moments, researched it deeply, and brought the extraordinary Joyce family and their circle in 1920s Paris to richly-imagined life.”—Emma Darwin, bestselling author of A...

RUSSIAN BRIDE A Transgender Romance Novel Have you ever placed your search for true love in the hands of another, only to find they may have ulterior motives? Richard Dobson is a thirty-six-year-old straight-laced accountant living in Cincinnati, Ohio. Without ever having a girlfriend, the only female contact he has is with his mother and Amish niece, Britney. His only sexual experience was with a woman at an accounting conference five years ago. But he was too drunk to remember any of it. Still, his mother asks him when he will get married every Friday night at the family dinner. ...

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, the incredibly talented breakout star of Dance Moms and judge on So You Think You Can Dance brings her uplifting coming-of-age story about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life. Maddie Ziegler knew...

Jessie Bollier often played his fife to earn a few pennies down by the New Orleans docks. One afternoon a sailor asked him to pipe a tune, and that evening Jessie was kidnapped and dumped aboard The Moonlight, a slave ship, where a hateful duty awaited him. He was to play music so the slaves...

So, Jared is a rather lonely single dad... ...but he's just inherited Alpha Male Powers! Jared mostly spends time at home, usually dreaming of his smoking hot college babysitter.. When a long-lost relative leaves him a mysterious ring that makes him irresistible, he finds himself wanting to go out a little more, to experience what he's been missing; the lust and affection of any woman he takes an interest in! Will Jared use his Alpha-Male magnetism to find a true and long-lasting love, or will he just use it to scoop up all the available, willing, and totally unprotected females within ...

Some women capture our attention like no others. Faith Bacon and Sally Rand were beautiful blondes from humble backgrounds who shot to fame behind a pair of oversize ostrich fans, but with very different outcomes. It was the golden age of American entertainment, and Bacon and Rand fought their way through the competitive showgirl scene of New York with grit and perseverance. They played peek-a-boo with their lives, allowing their audiences to see only slivers of themselves. Little is known about who they really were, until now.

Brought to you by Penguin. Beloved award-winning actress Kelly Bishop, famous for playing the iconic Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, finally tells the whole story of her six decades in show business. Kelly Bishop’s storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony...

How far would you go to secure the job of your dreams? What lines would you cross? What lines wouldn’t you? Harrison Tate is a mid-western farm boy looking to launch a stellar legal career with the most prestigious anti-discrimination law firm in the country. Securing one of the rarest and most sought after legal practice internships, Harrison knows he’s only one step away from the graduate role that could pave his future career with gold. After five years of hard work, he must make every post a winner during his ten week stint, or risk losing the opportunity of a lifetime. From his ...

We Met By Accident A Transgender Romance Novel Do you believe that a single decision can change the direction of your life? Dane Henson is not a risk taker. Born and bred in middle America, the most courageous thing Dane ever did was move two hours north to Minneapolis to join a graduate program straight out of college. Young, handsome and the sort of guy everybody gets along with, Dane’s exterior hides a shyness and conservative nature that keeps him well and truly out of love’s way. After starting work as a salesman for a clothing wholesaler, his days and weeks are spent on the ...

After hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times list with her first novel, L.A. Candy, TV star Lauren Conrad continues the deliciously entertaining series about an ordinary girl leading an extraordinary life. Full of dishy details about young Hollywood that only an insider can reveal, this...

Summer Lovers A Transgender Romance Novel Have you ever been stuck in the friendship zone for just a little too long? How do you move to be more than just friends? Sam Dean is a gifted musician who has just finished the third year of his engineering degree. Unlike his rich kid friends, Sam works several jobs to afford his college education, let alone save for a holiday. This allows little time for romance, and leaves him lacking confidence, although he has no shortage of suitors. With his best friends, the recently engaged Carl and Winnie, and trust fund girl Jessica, Sam plans for a Summer...

Typhoon Tina A Transgender Romance Novel What do you get when you drop two surf loving Hollywood actors into a room full of pageant queens in the middle of a tropical storm? Alex Liddle has spent the past four years establishing a Hollywood acting career. Trouble is he only seems to get a call up when a 6ft 4in blonde Viking is needed. With a dozen television commercials under his belt, he is still waiting for his break-out role. So, he has plenty of time to surf each morning with his best mate, John. The boys want a change of scenery, so decide to holiday in Mexico. Staying at Paco’s on ...

THE ROAD TRIP A Transgender Romance Novel What happens when a jock, a theatre kid, a hippy and a biker set out on a Road Trip across the USA? Vince Ford has it all under control. Starting for Duke University’s NCAA championship basketball team, he’s an odds-on number one draft pick for the NBA. But success has not come without sacrifice. Especially for Vince who insists on graduating with an Engineering degree before he joins the NBA. This leaves little time for enjoying his success, fun and definitely no time for relationships. With only a year until he graduates and hits the NBA, ...