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True love isn’t easy to find, even for handsome princes.Warnings: sillinessLooks can be deceiving, the same is true for reputations As the head of his family, Robert Beckford, the Earl of Masten, was accustomed to dealing with various problems his siblings had caused of one sort or another. However he wasn’t prepared when his cad of brother ruined and then abandoned a young lady. To right the wrong, Robert married the girl himself; but his chivalry only went so far. He didn’t want a wife, and most certainly not a scandalous one. So after repeating his vows, he sent her packing, off to a secluded estate and expected her to stay put. After years of mistreatment at the hands of her family, Lydia was prepared to be an accommodating wife; but her rigid and unforgiving husband asked too much of her. After languishing for years in her opulent prison, Lydia leaves her country estate for the glamour and excitement of London—and unfortunately her husband’s path.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:55:09 +0300 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/642004-more_than_a_thousand_words.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/642004-more_than_a_thousand_words.html
Steve McCallum is a private security professional, offering protection to London's rich and secretive elite. When a nanny is attacked and her charge is abducted, Steve works with the police to find the missing baby. A chance meeting with a skirt-wearing artist with an unusual Talent, changes the case along with Steve's expectations of happiness.Luce Sherwood overcame tough times as a teenager to become a successful artist. His biggest problem is an unwanted ability to see what people have done in their recent past, but that proves to be a bonus when a kidnapper and the handsome guy pursuing him, crash into his life.Despite their different backgrounds and very different jobs, the attraction between Steve and Luce can't be denied. As they use words, touches, texts, and most of all, Luce's silly cartoons to negotiate the tricky waters of their relationship, you'll learn why sometimes a picture is worth more than a thousand words.]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:30:04 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/642006-transitional_arrangements.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/642006-transitional_arrangements.html
In "Transitional Arrangements", newly dead Elite Security Force agent Nevo Langse discovers there's more to the afterlife than waiting for rebirth - if he, his still-living partner and lover, Jesi, and some most unlikely allies can stop the world ending before they're reunited once more.In "A Fresh Start", the sequel to "Transitional Arrangements", Jay has everything except love. He'd like not to see ghosts and wishes his mother wasn't so sad, but it isn't such a bad life. He just doesn't realise he's lived it before.]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:30:07 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/642005-watch_over_me.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/642005-watch_over_me.html
Prince Etiènne Donadieu is heir to a highly valuable sea stack in the middle of the Bay of Biscay. His outspoken views have already led to one nearly fatal knife attack. His new bodyguard, Paul Villeneuve, hopes to prevent a second. But Paul doesn't reckon on falling in love with his client, or the problems this might cause with Etiènne's family.]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:30:05 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/111498-home_ground_darshian_tales_4.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/111498-home_ground_darshian_tales_4.html
Wepizi is ready for the challenge of a new post, but it will test him more than he ever imagined, and Prince Juimei will learn the true role of a leader in a great crisis.In 'Bearing Fruit', it's time for Kei, Arman and their friends to explore the fruits of peace and to build on the hard work of the last two decades. But if they thought life had settled down – they were much mistaken.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:48:51 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/98501-a_fluffy_tale.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/98501-a_fluffy_tale.html
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War brings Kei, a gentle healer from an isolated village, into collision with Arman, an embittered, honourable general, a man trapped in a loveless marriage and joylessly wedded to duty. The fate of two nations will rest on these two men–and somehow they must not only learn to overcome their own personal difficulties, but bring peace with honour to their countries. If they fail...many will die.]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:20:20 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/115915-lost_in_transcription.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/115915-lost_in_transcription.html
Pilot Bancilhon Pax doesn't expect anything but relaxation during some planetary downtime, but news of missing children possibly trafficked for sex can't be ignored. Pax investigates, a decision which turns the pilot's ordered, predictable life upside down, and has strange and unexpected consequences for other connected to Pax in ways no one could ever suspect.]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:49:07 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/122162-staying_power_darshian_tales_3.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/122162-staying_power_darshian_tales_3.html
Karik always wanted to travel and see more of the world. Now he's on his first major expedition to explore the mysterious land of Andon. But he'll learn working in a team and managing diverse talents and personalities isn't easy. It's even harder when your leader is a prickly, handsome lieutenant and your colleague only opens his mouth to insert the other foot. Contains "Freely Given".]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:09:22 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/165124-walk_a_lonesome_road.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/165124-walk_a_lonesome_road.html
Dek lives in the isolated frozen north, nursing his PTSD and a bum leg. When Ren, a desperate, sick stranger crashes into his life, in dire need of help, Dek resents the imposition and Ren's secretive nature. But he agrees to help, and despite Ren's life-threatening condition, and a civil war raging around them, together they undertake a dangerous journey to safety and liberation. A "Cold Front" remix - no previous knowledge needed. Part of the Periter Universe.]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:31:03 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/104026-falling_from_the_tree_darshian_tales_2.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/104026-falling_from_the_tree_darshian_tales_2.html
Sixteen years after "Kei's Gift", Karik is taking his first steps into the wider world. But the question of his parentage, and the role Arman played in his history, are mysteries Karik has to solve. But in doing that, he gets a lot more than he bargained for – and to face the new challenges, he'll need to grow up in a hurry."Landing softly" is a side story to "Falling from the tree".]]> Wed, 11 Nov 1992 14:46:55 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/104027-different_senses.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/104027-different_senses.html
Being shot triggered Javen's genetic empathy. As a result, he lost his career and his lover. Now he has to adjust to losing the job and the man he loved, as well as a unsuspected racial heritage. Born to privilege, his search for a new career brings him in repeated contact with the despised banis race, and he finds himself drawn towards the people and their concerns.[Complete Volume-Parts I & II]]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:46:55 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/163878-twin_effect.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/163878-twin_effect.html
Dylan Gallaher is a biomechanical engineer specialising in artificial limbs - something in which he has a personal interest after losing his right hand in a motorbike accident years ago. He has a great career, a new job, and wonderful opportunities. But he's also lonely and feeling disconnected from his loved ones in a new town.That's why when Max Symonds crashes into his life, Dylan welcomes the distraction. Max is fun loving, artistic and devoted to his twin brother, Toby. He thinks Dylan is attractive, and Dylan finds it hard to resist his persistent advances.But Max is unaware of the dark secret behind his relationship with his brother, and Dylan must help them accommodate a strange new reality, while trying not to lose his heart in the process.]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:08:52 +0200 https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/111499-a_fluffy_tale_2_warm_and_fuzzy.html https://graycity.net/ann-somerville/111499-a_fluffy_tale_2_warm_and_fuzzy.html
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