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Book Gambling on Love Complete Series

Download or read book Gambling on Love Complete Series written by Heather Young-Nichols and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three friends all gambling on love... Desperate times call for desperate measures as Flannery tried to find a way to stay in school. The only thing she has to sell is her virginity but she may lose Cain along the way. Kendra has been living in denial of the two-year relationship she's had with Adam. When it all comes crashing down, only then does she realize what she had all along. Sam had his heart shattered once and he's not willing to risk it again. But Miriam comes along and he's ready to toss out all of his rules. The Gambling on Love Complete Series Box Set contains all three books in this sexy, new adult romance series.

Book Love Hack Complete Series Box Set

Download or read book Love Hack Complete Series Box Set written by Alllyson Lindt and published by Acelette Press. This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Hacker He can't stop fantasizing about the playful siren he met at the karaoke bar. Unfortunately, she forgot to mention she works for the competition. When he finds out what other secrets she's keeping, chemistry may not be enough to keep his hacker in his arms. His Infatuation She's his best friend's little sister, and totally off-limits. But long nights spent together, as he helps her keep her animal shelter from going under, lead to forbidden passion. Is there more to them than infatuation? Her Surrender When they were younger, they walked away from each other and a once-in-a-lifetime love. Their careers bring them back together, on opposite sides of the negotiating table. One of them has to surrender everything if they want to stay together, and both wonder if they’re strong enough to walk away from their passions a second time.

Book A Taste of Love Series   The Complete Series

Download or read book A Taste of Love Series The Complete Series written by A.M. Willard and published by A.M. Willard . This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 803 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Taste of Love Series is a sweet romantic comedy box-set that includes Frosted Sweets, Sugary Sweets, Heated Sweets and Spicy Sweets by A.M. Willard. Join Morgan, our hopeless romantic and owner of the Polka Dot Bakery as she's about to wed the man of her dreams - or what she thought was the man of her dreams. Zara, our sassy gal who fights love every step of the way, only to get swept off her feet by the one guy she's been avoiding for years. Frankie brings us a second chance romance showing us that when life has you down, you can still find love with the single father next door. Not to mention that dreams can come true for those that are least expecting it. Natasha doesn't believe in love until she meets Diesel and his daughter Cassidy. She might've said 'I do' to the first guy to sweep her off her feet in years, but what she wasn't ready for the past to show back up. You'll experience a journey of love, heartache, second chances, life struggles, and marriage in one complete sweet romantic package. Don't forget to grab a cupcake or two as we encourage the gals to follow their hearts.

Book Continue Online The Complete Series

Download or read book Continue Online The Complete Series written by Stephan Morse and published by Stephan Morse. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 1554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All five novels of the Continue Online series are included in this ebook boxed set. Follow Grant Legate’s trials and tribulations through: Memories, Made, Realities, Crash, Together. Memories: A man broken by despair and depression, Grant Legate finds himself in a once-in-a-lifetime situation after receiving an Ultimate Edition copy of Continue Online. All he wishes for is a distraction from the thoughts plaguing his waking hours. He dives in headfirst, unknowing of the AIs intentions. They offer him the chance to play as one of their own, a NPC deserving of a proper send off. What he discovers during the journey shakes Grant to his very core. Made: The start of a new adventure No longer playing as a Local from the world of Continue Online, Grant Legate’s adventure can begin. The Voices offer him a unique title along with a test and reward. To start—he'll have to survive underground horrors, old girlfriends, become a warrior. To win—he must become an imp familiar and kill another player, one with a dozen tricks up his sleeve. Realities: Exploring a new world Worried for his sanity after poor in-game choices, Grant Legate’s sister, Liz, blocks access to Continue Online. With no way around the restriction, he ventures into a new world—a VRMMO game based in space—called Advance Online. There he must help his companion AI, Hal Pal, overcome an identity crisis, race to the center of the universe to bring back his true love, and figure out where he stands on the scariest implication of all; AIs are bringing the dead to life. Crash: Actions have consequences Grant’s prior adventures tie together and he finds himself back in Continue Online, as Hermes—in jail. He's forced to experience life as a digital convict and earn redemption points to gain his freedom. Each in-game death pushes his goal of helping his friends out of reach. The AIs Grant’s grown to love, trust—and sometimes fear—are facing extinction, he holds the key to their survival. Together: It is now the last stand The game is no longer about adventures in a new world or exploring fantasy lands. Grant’s digital wife faces deletion, along with everyone else he cares for. He, and those who know this is more than a game event, search for clues to salvation left behind by the game's creators. Even if he finds them all, the Voices have one last task for their messenger. A sacrifice. Boxed set, bundle, virtual reality, adventure, depression, GameLit, LitRPG, lost love, fantasy, sci-fi

Book Power Players Box Set  The Complete Series

Download or read book Power Players Box Set The Complete Series written by Cassia Leo and published by Gloss Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-05-12 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scorching hot bundle of billionaire alpha male stand-alones from New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo. This boxed set contains the following five stand-alone novels: CASH She needs fast cash to pay her ailing father’s gambling debt. A one-night-stand with a notorious bad boy billionaire changes her luck when he offers to pay her father’s debt…for a price. KING She stole a suitcase full of cash—and secrets—from a king of the Las Vegas underworld. Then she stole his heart. KNOX She leaves the mob family behind when she goes into law enforcement. Then she’s kidnapped by a sexy stranger. He wants her to do his bidding at the police station…and in the bedroom. LUKE A corporate spy is sent to steal the latest billion-dollar technology from a competitor, but she ends up having her heart stolen instead. Will their passion be his undoing? CHASE A struggling actress finds herself in over her head when she takes a job as an escort and finds her first client is a sexy, dominating presidential candidate.

Book The Complete Overcoming Series

Download or read book The Complete Overcoming Series written by Peter Cooper and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 5010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete set of self-help guides from the popular Overcoming series. Each guide is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapy which is recommended by the NHS for the treatment of a large number of psychological difficulties. Each guide comprises a step-by-step self-help programme based on CBT and contains: -Useful information about the disorder -Practical strategies and techniques based on CBT -Advice on how to keep recovery going -Further resources The Complete Overcoming Series contains 31 titles: Overcoming Anger and Irritability Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa Overcoming Anxiety Overcoming Body Image Problems including Body Dysmorphic Disorder Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Overcoming Childhood Trauma Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Overcoming Chronic Pain Overcoming Compulsive Gambling Overcoming Depersonalization & Feelings of Unreality Overcoming Depression Overcoming Grief Overcoming Health Anxiety Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Overcoming Mood Swings Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Overcoming Panic and Agoraphobia Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts Overcoming Perfectionism Overcoming Problem Drinking Overcoming Relationship Problems Overcoming Sexual Problems Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Overcoming Stress Overcoming Traumatic Stress Overcoming Weight Problems Overcoming Worry Overcoming Your Child's Fears & Worries Overcoming Your Child's Shyness and Social Anxiety Overcoming You Smoking Habit

Book The Tainted Love Saga  The Complete Series  Books 1   7

Download or read book The Tainted Love Saga The Complete Series Books 1 7 written by Kayla Lowe and published by Kayla Lowe. This book was released on with total page 1791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the complete 7-book series in this omnibus edition of The Tainted Love Saga, which follows one young woman's journey through love, deception, violence, abuse, crime, sin, addiction and betrayal. Explore the complex dynamics of online dating, family relationships, and self-perception in this powerful coming of age story of one woman's journey through abuse and much more. If you love angsty, heart-wrenching books that will simultaneously make you cry and fill you with a sense of empowerment, then you don't want to miss this series! Books included in this saga: Of Love and Deception Of Love and Family Of Love and Violence Of Love and Abuse Of Love and Crime Of Love and Addiction Of Love and Redemption Price $9.99

Book The Bangover  The Complete Series

Download or read book The Bangover The Complete Series written by Lili Valente and published by Self Taught Ninja. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four steamy, feel-good, laugh out loud romantic adventures featuring swoon-worthy rock star heroes and the fabulous ladies who love them. Also includes a brand new holiday novella! THE BANGOVER Note to Self: Don’t bang your best guy friend—and bad boy rock star—in the back of the limo on the way to the swanky Vegas hotel. I give myself very good advice…too bad I stink at taking it. A best-friends-to-lovers, over-the-top, Vegas romp. BANG THEORY I just begged my rock star BFF to give me lessons in seduction. Now to convince my uber-protective tutor that we should keep being more than friends. A friends-to-lovers, sensual education, off-limits romance. BANGING THE ENEMY Pop Quiz: You just banged a rock star you vowed to loathe until the end of time. What’s next? Hint: You don’t agree to be his fake girlfriend. And you certainly don’t fall in love… An enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, second chance romance. THE ROCK STAR’S BABY BARGAIN Two days after my boyfriend dumps me and the sperm bank declines my credit card, a gorgeous rock star offers to whisk me away for two weeks of hot, steamy, all-expenses paid…therapy. And to knock me up while he’s at it. A friends-to-lovers, baby-making, only one bed romance. HOLIDAYS WITH BANG-IFITS The next generation of soon-to-be rock stars deals with a forbidden, age gap, friends-to-lovers romance in this fun and flirty holiday novella.

Book Return to Love  The Complete Series

Download or read book Return to Love The Complete Series written by Jasmine Haynes and published by Redwood Valley Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laugh out loud with the complete Return to Love series! SHE’S GOTTA BE MINE, BOOK 1 Dumped by her husband for his former sweetheart, Roberta Jones Spivey reinvents herself. The new Bobbie Jones—new haircut, new attitude—follows her almost ex to Cottonmouth, California. The best way to show him his mistake: take up with the town bad boy, sexy Nick Angel—who’s reputed to be a serial killer. It’s all going according to plan...until murder rocks Cottonmouth. Of course Nick didn’t do it...did he? FOOL’S GOLD, BOOK 2 When his sister puts out a distress call, Sheriff Braxton heads out of Cottonmouth to Goldstone, Nevada, never suspecting he’s going to have to offer advice to the lovelorn. A scary enough prospect, but when murder happens, Brax is suddenly hip-deep in small-town secrets. Then there’s Simone Chandler. Is she the real thing, or, as with everything else in Goldstone, is she Fool’s Gold? CAN’T FORGET YOU, BOOK 3 There’s something very special about the house Maggie grew up in. It’s sort of...alive. With a mind of its own. And it has plans for the people living there now. Still grieving for her grandmother and trying to fix up a house that seems to be falling down around her, Maggie’s got more trouble than she can handle. Then things go from bad to worse when Samson the dog starts digging in the basement… The Return to Love bundle is contemporary romantic comedy / mystery. PRAISE FOR JENNIFER SKULLY NOVELS “Skully's novel is a triumph. It's fabulously funny, with top-notch dialogue, terrific pacing and witty compelling characters.” Romantic Times Huntress Reviews: “A witty novel that will keep you engrossed until the very end!” Huntress Reviews “An absolute delight.” Road to Romance Reviews “Jennifer Skully combines humor, mystery, hot sex, fascinating characters, and annoying relatives into one winning book.” Romance Reviews Today.

Book Manusmrti 10 Volumes  Complete Series

Download or read book Manusmrti 10 Volumes Complete Series written by Ganganath Jha and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 6431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ganganatha Jha's Mualti-volume Manusmrti, originally published by the University of Calcutta between 1920 and 1939 is as indicated by its subtitle "The Laws of Manu with the Bhasya of Medhatithi", mainly an edition and translation of the Mula text together with the explanation of the most celebrated commentator. Medhatithi's Manubhasya has been characterized by one of the leading scholars on Dharmasastra, J. Duncan M. Derrett, as a large repertory of opinion on the meaning of the "Smrti and on some fundamental questions of Dharma and Law." The present work is divided into three sets, i.e. Sanskrit Text (Mula), English Translation and Notes. These comprise of two, five and three volumes-in all the ten volumes. The first two volumes are devoted to (Mula) Sanskrit Text. The first consists of first six Adhyayas and the subsequent carries next six Adhyayas from Vii to XII and a detailed Index for both volumes. The next five volumes (Vol.3 to 7) belong to English Translation. The Vol.3 carries Adhyayas I and II, Vol.4 contains Adhyayas III and IV, Vol.5 has Adhyayas V to VII, Vol 6 has Adhyaya 8, and Vol.7 has last four Adhyayas (IX to XII). All volumes contain a detailed Index. The last three volumes (8 to 10 are devoted to detailed Notes conducive to understanding the subject of the Smrti even to an interested average reader. These belong to textual, explanation and comparative respectively. These contain much useful information.

Book Pretend  The Complete Series

Download or read book Pretend The Complete Series written by Ella Miles and published by Ella Miles. This book was released on with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete PRETEND TRILOGY in one collection! PRETEND I'M YOURS I'm a twenty-two-year-old virgin. Tonight that changes. I thought my first time had to be magical. The perfect date. The perfect place. The perfect guy. I thought I wanted to be in love. But now, I'm desperate. I'll take any guy as long as he's decent looking and treats me well, at least for the night. Turns out Mr. Perfect isn't so hard to find. He's hot, dreamy, and filthy rich. And he wants me. Sex with him is going to be better than I ever imagined. He's going to ruin me for all other guys. I know that it is just for one night, but it doesn't matter. I'm happy to get my perfect night. One night isn't enough, for either of us. Because Mr. Perfect just fake proposed to me. And he wants this proposal to last a lot longer than one night. Will you pretend to be my wife? PRETEND WE'RE OVER I’m not looking for a date. I’m definitely not looking for a husband—just one night of passion. I’m in Vegas, after all. And what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. So how did I end up with a giant rock on that finger, you ask? Your guess is as good as mine. Now I’m stuck fake married to the biggest self-centered jerk I’ve ever met. We agree to keep the charade going for six months to protect our pride and dignity. We have six months to convince everyone we aren’t meant to be. Should be easy. I’m sweet, kind, fun Millie. He’s cynical, self-absorbed, loner Sebastian. We don’t belong together. Convincing everyone we’re married is the easy part. Convincing everyone we’re over—that’s proving more difficult. Convincing myself that we’re over is proving hardest yet. I just have to remember that it was all pretend from the start. We were never together. Pretending we’re over is just going back to my life before. But what if I don’t want to keep pretending? Pretend We’re Over is a standalone fake marriage spinoff featuring Sebastian from Pretend I’m Yours. PRETEND YOU'RE HER I'm not a stalker; I just don't have a plan. At least, I don't have a good plan. But I need to speak to Boden—my child’s father. I’m in over my head and I need him to step up. But the second he spots me, he runs. I chase after him, but instead of catching Boden I run face first into a stranger’s chest. Turns out the stranger has an interesting proposition for me that might just fix all my problems. All I have to do is pretend to marry him… This is a 3 book collection of steamy, fake marriage romances.

Book Gambling on Love Trilogy

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  • Author : Cara Marsi
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2017-10-25
  • ISBN : 9780996981101
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Gambling on Love Trilogy written by Cara Marsi and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three couples Three chances at love What happens in Vegas... Wedded in Vegas When a sexy nerd asks a Vegas bartender out, she does what everyone else in Vegas does: she takes a chance...and learns some rolls of the dice take an unexpected turn. Love by Chance In Sin City, a couple, unlucky in love, gamble on each other. Win or lose? A Very Vegas Christmas A Las Vegas event planner in need of luck meets a mysterious guy who might be her winning ticket. Will his secret split them apart?

Book Believe in Me  The Complete Series

Download or read book Believe in Me The Complete Series written by Amy Sparling and published by Amy Sparling. This book was released on with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's a famous dirt bike racer... She's the girl next door. From the author of the bestselling Summer Unplugged series, comes Believe in Me, The Complete Series. Perfect for fans of Abbi Glines, Monica Murphy, and Kasie West. Jett Adams is the fastest sixteen-year-old motocross racer in the state. Growing up as the kid prodigy of famous racer Jace Adams, Jett has lived in a world of dirt bikes, money, and everything he could ever want. With more than enough girls to choose from, Jett prefers to stay single and live in the moment. Keanna Byrd’s life has been one broken home after another. When her mom dumps her with the Parks for the weekend, Keanna is pretty sure her mom may never come back. Now she’s stuck overstaying her welcome with Park and Becca, who are nice enough, but she doesn’t exactly know them. The Parks own a dirt bike track with the Adams and while Keanna is waiting on her mom to return, she spends a lot of time hanging out alone. Jett is under strict orders to make her feel welcome, but they’re from two different worlds and everything he does seems to get under her skin. Keanna has known guys like Jett before and she’s smart enough to stay away from someone whose looks can get him anything he wants. After just a few days, Jett can’t stop thinking about her. But if he wants her to see him as anything other than some cocky rich guy, he’ll have to show her his true feelings and make her believe in him. This young adult romance collection includes all 8 books in the series: Book 1 - Believe in Me Book 2 - Believe in Us Book 3 - Believe in Forever Book 4 - Believe in Love (A short story) Book 5 - Believe in Summer Book 6 - Believe in Fall Book 7 - Believe in Winter Book 8 - Believe in Spring Search Keywords: Young adult romance, ya romance, complete series, teen romance, teen romance series, Amy Sparling books, Summer love, dirt bike books, motocross books, new adult romance, teen fiction, ya fiction, box set, discount books, free books

Book Mapp and Lucia   The Complete Series

Download or read book Mapp and Lucia The Complete Series written by E. F. Benson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 1230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E. F. Benson's 'Mapp and Lucia - The Complete Series' is a delightful exploration of small-town social dynamics in the early 20th century. The novel is written in a light and comedic style, offering a satirical look at the intricacies of relationships and power struggles among the residents of Tilling. Benson's keen observations of human behavior and witty dialogue make this series a charming and engaging read that offers insight into the society of the time. The interactions between the two central characters, Mapp and Lucia, are particularly entertaining as they navigate through the competitive world of social status and influence. The vivid descriptions and vivid characterizations add depth to the narrative, immersing the reader in the world of Tilling. E. F. Benson, a prolific writer and social commentator, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of the upper-middle-class society in Britain. His keen eye for detail and sharp wit shine through in 'Mapp and Lucia,' showcasing his talent for crafting engaging and entertaining stories that continue to captivate readers today. Benson's ability to create memorable characters and witty dialogue sets him apart as a master of social satire. I highly recommend 'Mapp and Lucia - The Complete Series' to readers who enjoy light-hearted humor, social commentary, and well-developed characters. Benson's insight into human nature and his engaging storytelling make this series a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of society and interpersonal relationships in a humorous and entertaining manner.

Book Las Vegas Syndicate  The Complete Series Box Set  King of Sin  Wages of Sin  Surrender to Sin

Download or read book Las Vegas Syndicate The Complete Series Box Set King of Sin Wages of Sin Surrender to Sin written by Michelle St. James and published by Michelle St. James. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... captivates the reader from the first page." Maxwell Cartwright just wants to have fun. At least that’s what he tells himself as he works his way through every showgirl and high roller room in Vegas, burning through his trust fund and trying to forget the betrayal of his old friend Jason Draper. Then Nico Vitale, head of the Syndicate, mentions the one thing that might prompt Max to action. Max's best friend, Abby, may be in grave danger. Abby Sterling is finally in control. Breaking free of an abusive father wasn’t easy, but hard work, a college degree, and a job in the executive offices of her childhood friend Jason Draper’s casino has her feeling like she’s free of the past. But maintaining her friendship with both Max and Jason isn’t easy when the two men won’t even speak to each other, and things get even more complicated when Abby’s relationship with Max heats up in surprising ways. As Max’s ties to the Syndicate deepen, he crosses his long held line with Abby, taking her to bed in spite of his promise never to risk their friendship. When Jason is revealed as a dangerous sociopath with ties to one of Vegas's oldest crime families, it becomes clear the only way Abby will ever be safe is if Max helps the Syndicate retake Vegas. Abby is determined to help, but doing so means spying on Jason while dodging the deadly contingent of mercenaries Jason has hired to protect him. With the help of the Syndicate and a rogue FBI agent, Max stages an assault on the suite, determined to end Jason’s reign of terror over his life with Abby. But when she suffers a painful loss by Jason's hand, Max is forced to face the fact that Jason's depravity knows no bounds - and if Max doesn’t stop him, Abby may pay the ultimate price. ________________________________ ★★★★★ "A fast paced, action packed series that draws you in!" ★★★★★ "Filled with romance and suspense!" ★★★★★ "Michelle St. James is a master of the plot twist and she leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat." ★★★★★ "Definitely a page turner!" ★★★★★ "The heat is definitely on!" ★★★★★ "Fast paced, full of suspense, romance and the story-line keeps you glued to the pages!" ★★★★★ "The stars of the saga are still the most lovable and endearing people I have read."

Book Mafia s Obsession  Complete Series Box Set  A Small Town Mafia Romance

Download or read book Mafia s Obsession Complete Series Box Set A Small Town Mafia Romance written by Summer Cooper and published by Hot Summer and Sexy Romance. This book was released on with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge in this complete sexy mafia romance box set by USA Today Bestselling steamy billionaire romance author Summer Cooper. All her life, Marie struggled with love and hate for her mother. How could a mother be so cruel to their only child? When she was finally ready to leave, her plan fell apart. Once again, she was stuck with the evil woman she called Mom. Life was hell until Matteo, arrived in her small town. The sexy Italian out-of-towner didn’t look at her the way others did… Instead, he made her feel happy, safe, and special. But what’s going to happen when she finds out who he really is? And his real motive for coming to her little town… Included in this box set: Book 1 - Mafia’s Dirty Secret Book 2 - Mafia’s Fake Bride Book 3 - Mafia’s Final Play This is an adult only steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love sexy mafia romance, smokin' hot small town romance, and sizzling enemies to lovers romances. This book is sizzling hot book (and not suitable for prudish readers), perfect for readers who love Ava Gray, Shain Rose, Roxy Sloane, Raylin Marks and K.Bromberg.

Book Mapp   Lucia  Complete Series

Download or read book Mapp Lucia Complete Series written by E. F. Benson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 1230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Way For Lucia, also known as Mapp and Lucia, is a collective name for a series of novels by E. F. Benson about Emmeline "Lucia" Lucas and Elizabeth Mapp. The novels feature humorous incidents in the lives of (mainly) upper-middle-class British people in the 1920s and 1930s, vying for social prestige and one-upmanship in an atmosphere of extreme cultural snobbery. Several of them are set in the small seaside town of Tilling, closely based on Rye, East Sussex, where Benson lived for a number of years and served as mayor. Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer, known professionally as E.F. Benson. He started his novel writing career in 1893 with the fashionably controversial Dodo, which was an instant success, and followed it with a variety of satire and romantic and supernatural melodrama. He repeated the success of Dodo, with sequels to this novel, but the greatest success came relatively late in his career with The Mapp and Lucia series consisting of six novels and two short stories. Benson was also known as a writer of atmospheric, oblique, and at times humorous or satirical ghost stories. Table of contents: Queen Lucia Miss Mapp Lucia in London Mapp and Lucia Lucia's Progress or The Worshipful Lucia Trouble for Lucia The Male Impersonator Desirable Residences