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Kingston’s Rival (Kingston Security 7) is the last book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, Contemporary Romantic Suspense series, Kingston Security. The last thing Casper wants is to be assigned round-the-clock bodyguards. Yes, his car has had its tyres slashed on three separate occasions in the past two months, and more recently the paintwork scratched badly enough to need a respray. An escalation which Casper’s family believes could become a personal attack against him next. Casper knew his family would be even more alarmed if they knew about the person who had hacked into his personal bank accounts several times in the past month. Just for fun of it, it seemed, because the money from those accounts was always only gone overnight and then returned the following morning. As one of the top three hackers in the world Casper can’t help but admire someone he considers to be almost as good as he is. Even if their little games are starting to annoy the hell out of him. Persy Jones is a highly trained soldier, having been in the English military and then Special Forces until resigning and joining the private sector, Kingston Security, four months ago. She considers Casper Kingston to be nothing more than a charming rogue who believes a smile will get him whatever he wants or wherever he wishes to go. Being assigned as lead on his team of four bodyguards, Persy is just as determined Casper isn’t going to get away with using that lethal brand of charm on her. Strong wills are about to clash!

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! A vengeful obsession… Juliet Chase is determined to make arrogant, chauvinistic Jake Matthews pay! He might be sinfully good-looking but his public criticism of her best-selling novel was needlessly harsh and unfounded. How dare he go around ruining people’s careers! But when Jake’s analysis of Juliet doesn’t stop at her writing, Juliet finds her well-ordered life thrown into confusion—and her innocent heart into turmoil. Because suddenly Jake’s opinion matters to her. And his opinion of her matters most of all… Originally published in 1982

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! A Savage infatuation… It’s only when Hazel Stanford returns home to Cornwall after three years that she realises the extent of her feelings for Rafe Savage. She is no longer just infatuated with him—she is head over heels in love! But Rafe is bitter and angry—and as cold as ice towards Hazel. Was the accident that left him scarred responsible? Hazel knows her love can heal some of Rafe’s wounds, but can she convince him to let her stay and administer the cure? Originally published in 1980

KINGSTON’S RANSOM (Kingston Security 1) is the first book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, NEW Contemporary Romance series. Rosie needs the arrogant Max Kingston’s help, and she doesn’t care what she has to do to get it. Except, gaining the head of the powerful Kingston family’s attention, is virtually impossible. Unless, or if, Max decides he wants to see or speak to you. If that should be the case, then he will be the one to arrange a meeting, at his convenience, and at a place of his choosing. Rosie doesn’t have time for that and decides to take matters into her own hands. A move Max takes exception to. To a degree Rosie becomes his prisoner in the Kingston fortress, otherwise known as Kingston Manor. Carole Mortimer has written over 270 books, in contemporary romantic suspense, Regency romance, MM Regency romance & paranormal romance. She became an indie author in 2014. In May 2017 she received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times. She is the Recipient of the 2015 Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Is an Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance Author—ever. Carole is a 2014 Romantic Times Pioneer of Romance. She was also recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, for her “outstanding service to literature”.

Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer First married to a cruel gambler, then widowed, Sophie finds life is hard. Yet she is a determined, independent woman and when she is employed as a companion for the equally determined daughter of handsome, headstrong billionaire, Maximilian Grant, a battle of wills and mixed emotions ensues with her charge's father! But Max's inquisitive probing of Sophie's background causes even more tension—her scandalous family history is none of his business! And as they come to blows again, the passion between them soon threatens to ignite a fire neither can control…! Originally published in 1993

Japan in Transformation, 1945–2020 has been newly revised and updated to examine the 3.11 natural and nuclear disasters, Emperor Akihito’s abdication, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s legacies, the 2019 World Cup and the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19. Through a chronological approach, this volume traces the development of Japan’s history from the US Occupation in 1945 to the political consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. It evaluates the impact of the Lost Decade of the 1990s as well as key issues such as the demographic crisis, war memory, regional relations, security concerns, constitutional revision and political stagnation. In response to post-2010 developments such as Abenomics, the demise of the Democratic Party of Japan and immigration policy, chapters have been reassessed to account for changes in politics, the role of women, Japan’s relationships with Asia and how and why policies have fallen short of stated goals. Overall, the volume reveals how Japan transformed into one of the largest economic and technological powers of the modern world. With a Chronology, Who’s who and Glossary, this edition is the ideal resource for all students interested in Japanese politics, economy and society since the end of World War II.