Martina Balzano Boeken

Erotický román z prostředí manhattanské smetánky. Studentka z New Yorku, která potřebuje peníze, si začne přivydělávat v eskortních službách. Jedno z pravidel je, že se nesmí zamilovat...

Wanted: One (fake) boyfriend Practically perfect in every way Luc O'Donnell is tangentially--and reluctantly--famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything. To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice, normal relationship...and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and he's never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. In other words: perfect boyfriend material. Unfortunately apart from being gay, single, and really, really in need of a date for a big event, Luc and Oliver have nothing in common. So they strike a deal to be publicity-friendly (fake) boyfriends until the dust has settled. Then they can go their separate ways and pretend it never happened. But the thing about fake-dating is that it can feel a lot like real-dating. And that's when you get used to someone. Start falling for them. Don't ever want to let them go.

"Let's be honest, ladies. A good man is a lot like the perfect car. You want a hot body, an engine that purrs, and superior performance under the hood--for the best joy ride of your life"--Back cover.

Set against a backdrop of intense competition, the narrative explores themes of ambition and sacrifice. Characters are pushed to their limits as they navigate a world where success comes at a great cost. As they confront their fears and rivalries, the story delves into the moral dilemmas faced in pursuit of greatness. With gripping twists and emotional depth, it examines the lengths individuals will go to achieve their dreams and the impact of their choices on themselves and those around them.

Exploring themes of rebellion and self-discovery, this narrative delves into the complexities of identity and relationships. The protagonist grapples with societal expectations while revealing their authentic self to someone who sees beyond the facade. This tension between personal truth and external pressures drives the story, highlighting the struggle for acceptance and the consequences of breaking away from norms. The connection with the other character adds depth, as trust and vulnerability play crucial roles in their evolving dynamic.

Zvrácení princové nemilují. Stanou se králi a začnou ničit. „Jestli někdy dostanu příležitost tě zradit, využiju ji. Jestli mi život dá šanci tě zničit, udělám to. Dneska. Zítra. Za deset let. Navždy budu usilovat o pomstu. A ty nikdy nebudeš mít klid.“ Před deseti lety jsem rozdrtila srdce Damiana de Lucy a pronesla falešné sliby, které jsem nikdy nesplnila. Ta pomsta? Žádná nebyla. Zničení? Ne. Zrada? Ani omylem. Když jsem tenkrát odešla a odnesla si s sebou svá tajemství, bylo nám osmnáct. Teď, v osmadvaceti letech není po otráveném mafiánském princi s ochranným proužkem ani stopy. Je krutější. Chladnější. Kalkuluje víc než kdy jindy. Propaluje mě vražedným pohledem z kostelní lavice a zírá na mě a můj snubní prsten, jako bychom v té rakvi měli ležet my. Válka začíná, ale já už nejsem ta mladá holka, tentokrát poteče krev. A nebude moje. Autorka bestsellerů Parker S. Huntington přidala do série Pět syndikátů další díl. Děj se časově prolíná s předchozím dílem Bastiano Romano.