I Have a Friend (1) - format ePub

Six years ago, Aaliyah Beckwood carried a stranger's child for money.Six weeks ago, she learned that decision cost her far more than it paid.Aaliyah drifts through Barcelona as an industrious ghost, working,...

Aylin Kaya used to be simple. Quiet. Slow. That's what everyone said, and for a long time, it was true. Until the day her mind cleared—and she realised she'd been played.Her father and sister have sold...

In the intricate web of love and deceit, a pearl robe is the token that binds. Lian Hua, a young woman of the Northern Song Dynasty, thought she had found happiness with Wei Ming, but little did she know...

Gu Qing, a young man from a prestigious scholar-official family, faces a crisis that threatens his future. Betrothed to the graceful Lu Daomei since birth, Gu Qing's world is upended when Lu's family...

Qian Yan comes from a wealthy merchant's family and has led a carefree existence. She has a husband, a lovely daughter, and more money than most of her neighbours. What more could she possibly want? Qian...

Rhett Beckett has the face of a heartbreaker and the emotional intelligence of a hyper-caffeinated toddler. He's Hollywood's rising star—arrogant, impulsive, and perpetually late. It's his long-suffering...

Lena Beckett was the invisible one. The girl in the corner with the snacks, the sweatpants, and a husband who told her she should be 'grateful he stayed.'That is… until he didn't.Betrayed by her picture-perfect...

Isabella. Seraphina. Valentina.They've got nice girl names—and kill lists longer than your grocery receipt.As the cold-blooded bosses of The Serpent Syndicate, these top-tier assassins rule the global...

Do you need some easy healthy and comforting meals that take little time, or maybe some recipes that will impress your guests? Then, you've come to the right place!Whether you are a newbie vegan, have...

Eating a vegan gluten free diet just got easier!This book is filled with easy healthy recipes that anyone can make and everyone will love. From main dishes to breakfast recipes, this book has everything...

This book is filled with easy comforting soup, salad, and sandwich recipes that the whole family will love. Anyone can make these recipes, and everyone will love them! Whether you are just starting out...

Step into a world where honor is paramount, loyalty is tested, and the fates of kingdoms hang in the balance. This captivating collection of ancient tales transports readers to a bygone era of legendary...

Ren Drake was content with his indefinite leave from the police force, filling his days with quiet observation and the company of his sharp-eyed, orange tabby, Twenty-One. But when a man is found dead...

When Oriana Beaumont, a fiercely independent twenty-something, crashes into the life of Clarence Silva, a brooding billionaire with trust issues, it's like a match meeting gasoline. They both come from...

Hunter Mayhew, Hamilton's most eligible bachelor, has everything—wealth, power, and control. At least, that's what the world sees. But beneath his cold, calculating exterior is a man who's spent years...

Aline Everly's life is a battleground. The memory of her twin sister, Arlene—gone too soon, claimed by a tragic accident—is a constant ache that gnaws at her soul. She can't escape the crushing guilt...

<p><strong>The best fiction to read this year —<cite>New Statesman</cite></strong></p><p><strong>Our 25 most anticipated fiction books for 2026 —<cite>Shortlist...

 Bound by Blood Hallow Rising, Book One The mountains remember their guardians.And they remember what was sworn. Lyra walks the Appalachian ridgelines as a trusted park ranger—known, respected, and woven...

Set against the backdrop of Las Vegas, Boston, and Dubai, can a storyteller win back the love of her life through tales sprinkled with faith and love.Boston-based Delphina Tulasi, a therapeutic storyteller,...

In a world of endless night, one man knew the darkness far better than most.Rage had been honed into a living weapon by the bleak reality he knew. He was on one final mission, given to him by his murdered...

The People's Choice: The Life and Trials of America's 52nd PresidentWhat does it take to lead a nation through chaos, scandal, and betrayal—and still leave behind a legacy of hope? In this bold and dramatic...

A scandal is brewing. A rake is grinning. And Lady Louisa Pembroke is about to make a bargain with the devil. Lady Louisa Pembroke has survived a thousand polite smiles, a hundred pointed whispers, and...

Some places don't stay abandoned.They wait.Black Pines was supposed to be left behind.The asylum stands empty now—its halls stripped bare, its doors sealed, its history written off as tragedy and rumor....

Il a tué son mari. À présent, il ne peut se tenir loin d'elle.Neve Peretti a tout perdu la nuit où son mari a été assassiné. Sa maison. Son avenir. Sa foi en ce monde. Elle ne sait pas qui a appuyé sur...

Willow Anderson's life shatters when Marcus Thornton—her relentless stalker—reveals his true power. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, a tattoo etched into her skin awakens memories of another life...

Is the PM a Cold Case killer?  Who tried to kill former US President Lyndon Johnson on his 1966 visit to Australia?  Only one man knows the answers, if you can find him. Among the news crews covering...

César Birotteau is one of Honoré de Balzac's most powerful and psychologically intricate novels, offering a profound exploration of ambition, pride, financial speculation, and moral redemption in post-Napoleonic...

In Gobseck, Honoré de Balzac delivers a powerful and penetrating exploration of wealth, obsession, and the hidden machinery of society. Set in post-Napoleonic Paris, this masterful novella—part of Balzac's...

In A Daughter of Eve, Honoré de Balzac delivers a compelling exploration of love, marriage, ambition, and disillusionment set against the glittering yet treacherous backdrop of 19th-century Parisian society....

Splendors and Miseries of Courtesans is one of Honoré de Balzac's most gripping and ambitious novels, a powerful installment in his monumental literary cycle, La Comédie Humaine. Set in the dazzling yet...

Cousin Bette is one of Honoré de Balzac's most intense and psychologically penetrating novels, a dark and compelling exploration of envy, ambition, betrayal, and the destructive power of resentment. As...

The Alkahest by Honoré de Balzac is a compelling philosophical novel that explores the dangerous intersection of genius, obsession, and human limitation. Set in 17th-century Flanders, this powerful tale—also...

The Glass EmpireYou don't fall in love in a boardroom—you survive it. That's what I believed when I created Elena Vargas: a brilliant, relentless POC financial analyst clawing her way toward partner in...

Han of Iceland is Victor Hugo's electrifying early novel—a dark and dramatic tale of rebellion, vengeance, and the struggle between tyranny and justice. Written when Hugo was only a teenager, this powerful...

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life is one of Honoré de Balzac's most dramatic and psychologically intricate novels, forming a vital part of his monumental literary cycle, La Comédie Humaine. Set in the turbulent...

Honoré de Balzac's Eugénie Grandet is a masterful portrait of love, greed, sacrifice, and quiet resilience set against the backdrop of provincial France in the early nineteenth century. As one of the...

Claude Gueux is a powerful and deeply moving novella by Victor Hugo that confronts the harsh realities of poverty, injustice, and the brutal nature of the 19th-century penal system. Written with moral...

She bought his debt. He stole her freedom. Now they have to survive the merger.Miriam Hale isn't a victim. She's "The Vulture"—a ruthless Private Equity CEO who guts distressed companies for sport. When...

Parents Are Not God is a bold and thought-provoking exploration of one of society's most sensitive beliefs. Through honest reflections and real-life perspectives, Sushil Patil invites readers to rethink...

Off the RecordIf you've ever wondered what happens after the encore—when the lights die, the adrenaline crashes, and the truth finally has room to breathe—come on tour with me.In Off the Record, you'll...

Lost Illusions is one of Honoré de Balzac's most powerful and penetrating novels—a sweeping portrait of ambition, betrayal, art, and the relentless machinery of society. Widely regarded as a cornerstone...

Bug-Jargal is a powerful early novel by Victor Hugo that blends romance, revolution, and tragedy into a sweeping narrative set against the turbulent backdrop of the Haitian Revolution. Written when Hugo...

Émile Zola's Germinal is a powerful and unflinching portrayal of working-class struggle, social injustice, and the relentless fight for dignity. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth...

Louis Lambert is one of Honoré de Balzac's most profound and philosophical works, a deeply introspective novel that explores genius, spirituality, madness, and the limits of human understanding. First...

Colonel Chabert is a haunting and masterfully crafted novella by Honoré de Balzac that explores identity, betrayal, justice, and the crushing indifference of society. Set in post-Napoleonic France and...

Marie Tudor is a gripping historical drama by Victor Hugo, first performed in 1833, that brings to life the turbulent reign of Mary I of England. Set against the shadowed backdrop of political intrigue,...