Download or read book The Billionaire Behind the Headlines written by Rachael Stewart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Rachael Stewart’s latest Harlequin Romance, the second in her Claiming the Ferrington Empire duet, an invitation to Paris with a billionaire is on the cards, but only if Bree is brave enough to take it… Can a playboy billionaire… …capture her heart? Bree has escaped the big city to heal her heart in a village bakery. But when notorious billionaire Theo walks through the door, emotionally guarded Bree discovers it’s not just her toffee pudding that’s hot and sweet! The man behind the headlines is charming but intriguingly cynical about love. Accepting his invitation to Paris could be a mistake—or the best decision she’s ever made… From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Claiming the Ferrington Empire Book 1: Secrets Behind the Billionaire's Return Book 2: The Billionaire Behind the Headlines

Download or read book Beyond the Headlines written by R. G. Belsky and published by Oceanview Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was a mega-celebrity—he was a billionaire businessman—now he's dead—she's in jail Laurie Bateman was living the American dream. Since her arrival as an infant in the U.S. after the fall of Saigon, the pretty Vietnamese girl had gone on to become a supermodel, a successful actress, and, finally, the wife of one of the country's top corporate dealmakers. That dream has now turned into a nightmare when she is arrested for the murder of her wealthy husband. New York City TV journalist Clare Carlson does an emotional jailhouse interview in which Bateman proclaims her innocence—and becomes a cause celebre for women's rights groups around the country. At first sympathetic, then increasingly suspicious of Laurie Bateman and her story, Clare delves into a baffling mystery which has roots extending back nearly fifty years to the height of the Vietnam War. Soon, there are more murders, more victims, and more questions as Clare struggles against dire evil forces to break the biggest story of her life. Beyond the Headlines is perfect for fans of Robert Crais and Harlan Coben While all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: Yesterday's News Below the Fold The Last Scoop Beyond the Headlines It's News to Me Broadcast Blues (coming 2024)

Download or read book Back in the Headlines written by Sharon Kendrick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What woman wouldn't get all hot and bothered if Titus Alexander was staring at her like that?" As part of a number-one-selling girl band, Roxanne Carmichael was used to having the eyes of thousands on her, but now that she's scrubbing floors, one condescending look from the Duke of Torchester fires her blood with fury…and attraction! Titus doesn't suffer fools, and does not drop his guard. But his new chambermaid is threatening his iron self-control with those legs and that wicked mouth! There's only one way he can get her out of his system—and that's to get her into his bed!

Download or read book The Billionaire Raj written by James Crabtree and published by Crown. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful and revealing portrait of the rise of India’s new billionaire class in a radically unequal society India is the world’s largest democracy, with more than one billion people and an economy expanding faster than China’s. But the rewards of this growth have been far from evenly shared, and the country’s top 1% now own nearly 60% of its wealth. In megacities like Mumbai, where half the population live in slums, the extraordinary riches of India’s new dynasties echo the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers of America's Gilded Age, funneling profits from huge conglomerates into lifestyles of conspicuous consumption. James Crabtree’s The Billionaire Raj takes readers on a personal journey to meet these reclusive billionaires, fugitive tycoons, and shadowy political power brokers. From the sky terrace of the world’s most expensive home to impoverished villages and mass political rallies, Crabtree dramatizes the battle between crony capitalists and economic reformers, revealing a tense struggle between equality and privilege playing out against a combustible backdrop of aspiration, class, and caste. The Billionaire Raj is a vivid account of a divided society on the cusp of transformation—and a struggle that will shape not just India’s future, but the world’s.

Download or read book Dark Money written by Jane Mayer and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side, an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of this powerful group. In her new preface, Jane Mayer discusses the results of the most recent election and Donald Trump's victory, and how, despite much discussion to the contrary, this was a huge victory for the billionaires who have been pouring money in the American political system. Why is America living in an age of profound and widening economic inequality? Why have even modest attempts to address climate change been defeated again and again? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? In a riveting and indelible feat of reporting, Jane Mayer illuminates the history of an elite cadre of plutocrats—headed by the Kochs, the Scaifes, the Olins, and the Bradleys—who have bankrolled a systematic plan to fundamentally alter the American political system. Mayer traces a byzantine trail of billions of dollars spent by the network, revealing a staggering conglomeration of think tanks, academic institutions, media groups, courthouses, and government allies that have fallen under their sphere of influence. Drawing from hundreds of exclusive interviews, as well as extensive scrutiny of public records, private papers, and court proceedings, Mayer provides vivid portraits of the secretive figures behind the new American oligarchy and a searing look at the carefully concealed agendas steering the nation. Dark Money is an essential book for anyone who cares about the future of American democracy. National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist LA Times Book Prize Finalist PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Finalist Shortlisted for the Lukas Prize

Download or read book Billionaire s Island Temptation written by Rachael Stewart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will their fling on the tropical island of Mustique develop into something more? Find out in the first of the Billionaires for the Rose Sisters duet by Rachael Stewart for Harlequin Romance. A summer fling… Or something more? Jessie Rose is shocked by the instant chemistry she feels when she meets billionaire Joel in Mustique. She’s come looking for an escape, and brooding Joel is very clear he’s not looking for anything permanent. But letting their guards down while exploring the island together, they can’t deny their fling is dangerously close to being a temptation they may not be able to walk away from… From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Billionaires for the Rose Sisters Book 1: Billionaire's Island Temptation Book 2: Consequence of Their Forbidden Night

Download or read book The Billionaire s Apprentice written by Anita Raghavan and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as WASPs, Irish-Catholics and Our Crowd Jews once made the ascent from immigrants to powerbrokers, it is now the Indian-American's turn. Citigroup, PepsiCo and Mastercard are just a handful of the Fortune 500 companies led by a group known as the "Twice Blessed." Yet little is known about how these Indian emigres (and children of emigres) rose through the ranks. Until now... The collapse of the Galleon Group--a hedge fund that managed more than $7 billion in assets--from criminal charges of insider trading was a sensational case that pitted prosecutor Preet Bharara, himself the son of Indian immigrants, against the best and brightest of the South Asian business community. At the center of the case was self-described King of Kings, Galleon's founder Raj Rajaratnam, a Sri-Lankan-born, Wharton-educated billionaire. But the most shocking allegation was that the éminence grise of Indian business, Rajat Gupta, was Rajaratnam's accomplice and mole. If not for Gupta's nose-to-the-grindstone rise to head up McKinsey & Co and a position on the Goldman Sachs board, men like Rajaratnam would have never made it to the top of America's moneyed elite. Author Anita Raghavan criss-crosses the globe from Wall Street boardrooms to Delhi's Indian Institute of Technology as she uncovers the secrets of this subculture--an incredible tale of triumph, temptation and tragedy.

Download or read book Harlequin Romance August 2022 Box Set written by Susan Meier and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Romance – August ‘22 – Box Set Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: #4815 THE PRINCESS AND THE SINGLE DAD The Princess Sister Swap By Jessica Gilmore Princess Arrosa is about to become Crown Princess. Facing pressure to marry, she’s escaped to Cornwall. Yet Rosy never expected to fall for ex bad-boy turned single dad, Jack! They don’t belong in each other’s world, but can they let each other go…? #4816 HIS MAJESTY’S FORBIDDEN FLING Scandal at the Palace By Susan Meier Widower King Jozef has been a recluse since he lost his wife five years ago. But when Rowan is employed to reform his image, he feels things he never felt before. A forbidden fling is one thing…but can he ever hope to make her his queen? #4817 THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND THE HEADLINES Claiming the Ferrington Empire By Rachael Stewart Bree escaped the city to heal her heart in a village bakery, until notorious billionaire Theo walks through the door. The man behind the headlines is charming but intriguingly cynical about love. Accepting his invitation to Paris could be a mistake – or the best decision she’s ever made... #4818 IT STARTED WITH A ROYAL KISS Greek Paradise Escape By Jennifer Faye Whilst painting the formal portrait of Prince Istvan of Rydiania, artist Indigo’s buttoned-up emotions are derailed when they share an unexpected kiss! Even though they shouldn’t take this any further, Indigo sees something unique in Istavan. And knows he’s worth trusting…with her future!

Download or read book Secrets Behind the Billionaire s Return written by Rachael Stewart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what happens when a billionaire returns to Felicity’s life in book one of Rachael Stewart’s new duet, Claiming the Ferrington Empire, from Harlequin Romance. The man she never forgot… The feelings she never lost… Sixteen years ago, Felicity fell in love with the boy from Ferrington Manor. But their affair was short-lived when Sebastian vanished and she was left with the secret consequence of their love. Now he’s back and his return sends shock waves through Felicity! Will the revelations about Sebastian’s departure be enough for Felicity to succumb to the feelings that still draw her to him? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Claiming the Ferrington Empire Book 1: Secrets Behind the Billionaire's Return Book 2: The Billionaire Behind the Headlines

Download or read book My Unexpected Christmas Wedding written by Rachael Stewart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this How to Win a Monroe story by Rachael Stewart, could a fake engagement have these best friends heading to the altar—for a real Christmas wedding? “You want me to be your fake wife?” When my best friend Aiden Monroe proposes, all my foolish, youthful dreams come true. But the guarded bachelor only wants a temporary fiancée to appease his family. Still, after my recent breakup, spending the holidays with Aiden sounds ideal. We didn’t expect our families’ enthusiasm for our engagement… Or that we’d be hurtling towards a real Christmas wedding! From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. How to Win a Monroe Book 1: Off-Limits Fling with the Heiress Book 2: My Unexpected Christmas Wedding

Download or read book Billionaires and Stealth Politics written by Benjamin I. Page and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look into the covert influence billionaires wield in American politics and the actions citizens can take to hold them more accountable. In 2016, when millions of Americans voted for Donald Trump, many believed his claims that personal wealth would free him from wealthy donors and allow him to “drain the swamp.” But then Trump appointed several billionaires and multimillionaires to high-level positions and pursued billionaire-friendly policies, such as cutting corporate income taxes. Why the change from his fiery campaign rhetoric and promises to the working class? This should not be surprising, argue Benjamin I. Page, Jason Seawright, and Matthew J. Lacombe: As the gap between the wealthiest and the rest of us has widened, the few who hold one billion dollars or more in net worth have begun to play a more and more active part in politics—with serious consequences for democracy in the United States. Page, Seawright, and Lacombe argue that while political contributions offer a window onto billionaires’ influence, especially on economic policy, they do not present a full picture of policy preferences and political actions. That is because on some of the most important issues, including taxation, immigration, and Social Security, billionaires have chosen to engage in “stealth politics.” They try hard to influence public policy, making large contributions to political parties and policy-focused causes, leading policy-advocacy organizations, holding political fundraisers, and bundling others’ contributions—all while rarely talking about public policy to the media. This means that their influence is not only unequal but also largely unaccountable to and unchallengeable by the American people. Stealth politics makes it difficult for ordinary citizens to know what billionaires are doing or mobilize against it. The book closes with remedies citizens can pursue if they wish to make wealthy Americans more politically accountable, such as public financing of political campaigns and easier voting procedures, and notes the broader types of reforms, such as a more progressive income tax system, that would be needed to increase political equality and reinvigorate majoritarian democracy in the United States. Praise for Billionaires and Stealth Politics “Incredibly important. The authors provide—for the first time—a clear sense of the politics and political activity of the top one hundred billionaires in America, matching what billionaires have said with what they’ve done and showing the troubling transparency gap that is critical to the evolution of policy. Billionaires and Stealth Politics is a key addition to understanding our current political reality, focused on it most significant lever.” —Lawrence Lessig, author of America, Compromised “The wealth held by American billionaires exceeds the Gross Domestic Product of dozens of countries. They exercise tremendous influence over society, the economy, and politics. Yet their impact is not well-understood. Page, Seawright, and Lacombe have given us a compelling and original piece of work on an important topic.” —Darrell M. West, Brookings Institution

Download or read book No Billionaire Left Behind written by Angelique Haugerud and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing economic inequality, corporate influence in politics, an eroding middle class. Many Americans leave it to politicians and the media to debate these topics in the public sphere. Yet other seemingly ordinary Americans have decided to enter the conversation of wealth in America by donning ball gowns, tiaras, tuxedos, and top hats and taking on the imagined roles of wealthy, powerful, and completely fictional characters. Why? In No Billionaire Left Behind, Angelique Haugerud, who embedded herself within the "Billionaires" and was granted the name "Ivana Itall," explores the inner workings of these faux billionaires and mines the depths of democracy's relationship to political humor, satire, and irony. No Billionaire Left Behind is a compelling investigation into how satirical activists tackle two of the most contentious topics in contemporary American political culture: the increasingly profound division of wealth in America, and the role of big money in electoral politics. Anthropologist and author Angelique Haugerud deftly charts the evolution of a group named the Billionaires—a prominent network of satirists and activists who make a mockery of wealth in America—along with other satirical groups and figures to puzzle out their impact on politics and public opinion. In the spirit of popular programs like The Colbert Report and The Daily Show, the Billionaires demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of economics and public affairs through the lens of satire and humor. Through participant observation, interviews, and archival research, Haugerud provides the first ethnographic study of the power and limitations of this evolving form of political organizing in this witty exploration of one group's efforts to raise hope and inspire action in America's current political climate.

Download or read book Consequence of Their Forbidden Night written by Rachael Stewart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their friendship is about to get very complicated when his best friend reveals their one spontaneous night had consequences… Find out what happens in the latest Harlequin Romance by Rachael Stewart! Best friends… until one night changes it all! Top criminal defense lawyer Brendan is used to getting everything he wants. The only thing he can’t have? Best friend Hannah Rose. Until one night forbidden passions unexpectedly ignite and the barriers they put in place years ago are impulsively put aside. Now, determined to recover their friendship, Brendan tries to forget about their spontaneous encounter—until Hannah reveals it had consequences… From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Billionaires for the Rose Sisters Book 1: Billionaire's Island Temptation Book 2: Consequence of Their Forbidden Night

Download or read book Pity the Billionaire written by Thomas Frank and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at why the worst economy since the 1930s has brought about the revival of conservatism.

Download or read book Harlequin Romance May 2024 Box Set written by Ally Blake and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: SECRETLY MARRIED TO A PRINCE One Year to Wed By Ally Blake To claim her inheritance, Matilda Waverly must be wed within the year. But Matilda has a secret: she’s already married! She hasn’t seen Henri since she fled their wedding night, so tracking him down is essential­—but exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Especially when she learns Henri is actually a prince! And the undeniable spark between them has never gone away… RELUCTANT BRIDE’S BABY BOMBSHELL One Year to Wed By Rachael Stewart Returning to her family’s outback homestead, Eve feels like a fish out of water. She’s only in town to contest the ridiculous terms of her inheritance. Get married? As if! Finding a distraction in the arms of gorgeous stranger Nate is one thing. Discovering he’s the lawyer enforcing her father’s will is another… And the biggest bombshell of all is that their one night had consequences! SOCIALITE’S NINE-MONTH SECRET Twin Sister Swap By Sophie Pembroke When supermodel Willow finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, she needs some temporary anonymity from the press. Hiding out in her twin sister’s Cornish cottage seems ideal, until she catches the eye of her delectable yet guarded neighbor, Gwyn. She’s blown away by their instant connection and the security she feels around him. But is revealing her identity—and her nine-month secret—a risk she can take? ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED TO THE BILLIONAIRE By Cara Colter Jolie arrived at her sister’s wedding expecting to keep a low profile—as usual. Yet when her cheating ex makes a surprise appearance, she panics and introduces her school crush as her fiancé! Now she’s accidentally engaged to billionaire Jay, whose dreamy eyes quickly banish any heartbreak. They agree that when the destination wedding week ends, so must their convenient arrangement. But what about their inconvenient attraction…?

Download or read book Harlequin Romance December 2023 Box Set written by Nina Milne and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: SNOWBOUND REUNION IN JAPAN The Christmas Pact By Nina Milne Workaholic Thea never expected to literally collide with childhood friend, tech billionaire Zayne on the slopes in Japan. They clearly have unfinished and unforgotten chemistry! But, with their futures going in different directions, can a snowbound Christmas bring them back together—for good this time? MY UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS WEDDING How to Win a Monroe By Rachael Stewart When my best friend Aiden Monroe proposes, my youthful dreams come true. But the guarded bachelor only wants a temporary fiancée to appease his family. Still, after a recent breakup, spending the holidays with Aiden sounds ideal. We just didn’t expect to be hurtling towards a real Christmas wedding! PRINCESS’S FORBIDDEN HOLIDAY FLING Princesses of Rydiania By Jennifer Faye Princess Gisella’s fundraising gala must be a success. Anxious and exhausted, she’s about to fire her New York PR firm…before she meets high flying CEO Silas. Gisella’s duty-bound to marry royalty, so a fling is completely forbidden. But their intense connection blurs the lines of tradition… WAKING UP MARRIED TO THE BILLIONAIRE By Michelle Douglas Confiding in a stranger becomes a night Ruby will never forget… Especially when she wakes up married! Now her new (billionaire!) husband, Luis, wants her to spend Christmas with his meddling parents. But can Ruby pretend to be in love, when she’s in danger of actually falling for him?

Download or read book Harlequin Romance October 2023 Box Set written by Rachael Stewart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: #4871 OFF-LIMITS FLING WITH THE HEIRESS How to Win a Monroe By Rachael Stewart I’ve always been drawn to heiress Avery Monroe, but she’s completely off-limits! We haven’t spoken since I rejected her kiss three years ago. Now, her brother’s meddling means Avery’s spending the summer with me at my castle in Croatia. Will our passion finally be unlocked? #4872 THE PRINCE’S SAFARI TEMPTATION By Nina Singh Thrown together on a royal tour in southern Africa, unanticipated sparks ignite between childhood friends Prince Dante and Sierra. For the sake of their friendship, Dante knows he cannot reveal his true feelings. But he soon realizes Sierra could be the perfect royal consort… Will they risk succumbing to temptation? #4873 ONE NIGHT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA By Ella Hayes Florist Jules agrees to be her best friend, Alden’s, fake fiancée to help the actor land his dream role. But she’s determined to resist the feelings she’s fought for years…until it becomes clear they’re mutual. Suddenly, it’s impossible to ignore their inconvenient attraction, or the consequence of their Cannes night! #4874 BALLERINA AND THE GREEK BILLIONAIRE By Suzanne Merchant Cataloguing reclusive billionaire Alessandro Markos’s art collection would be Sophia’s dream job—if it weren’t for Alessandro! Having never fully recovered from losing her ballet career, Sophia suspects that his gruff exterior hides a hurt that matches her own. Could two weeks with the Greek heal both their hearts?