Lise Gold

New Yorker Faith Astor is a successful fashion photographer. Living in Manhattan and parading glamorous parties, she seems to have it all, yet nothing could be further from the truth. When a female personal trainer shows up on New Year's Day, she regrets booking the kickstart session in a drunken haze, but the woman likes a challenge and won't take no for an answer. After years of struggling with an eating disorder, Silva Carter finally has her life back on track. With a careful balance of exercise, healthy living, and a strict routine, she keeps her anxiety at bay, but breaking her ankle forces her to let go of the control she so desperately needs. When she's unable to tackle the staircase in her apartment, her beautiful client Faith offers Silva her spare bedroom for the duration of her recovery, and they soon learn they have more in common than they realized. Faith is fascinated by her cute trainer, who seems to understand her better than anyone else, and for the first time, she finds herself attracted to a woman. But after a run-in on a high-profile photoshoot, that could be the least of her worries.

Reci n divorciada y con la venta de su parte de su empresa, Nathalie alquila una casa vacacional en el sur de Francia. Despu s de a os de duro trabajo y un matrimonio fallido en Chicago, solo busca algo de paz y tranquilidad, un lugar donde aclarar su mente y resolver su futuro. A Lena le encantan las mujeres, su perro y el paisajismo. Eso es todo lo complicado que tiene. Cuando conoce a su nueva inquilina para el verano, resulta dif cil mantener su profesionalidad como cuidadora, sobre todo cuando la inquilina resulta ser todo lo que siempre quiso y m s. A medida que pasa el tiempo y los l mites se difuminan, el momento del adi s se vuelve inevitable. Nathalie no est buscando un nuevo amor, especialmente no en la forma de una mujer, y Lena no desea que su coraz n vuelva a romperse en pedazos. Es posible encontrar un hogar en un lugar en el que nunca has estado? Y merece la pena el riesgo, renunciar a todo por alguien a quien acabas de conocer? Dicen que el hogar es donde est tu coraz n...

When Celia Kr gerner visits her Uncle Dieter's castle in Switzerland for his annual summer ball, she's excited to learn that Erin, who she shared an unforgettable dance with the year before, will once again be attending. Although their exchange was brief, Celia's been unable to stop thinking about the dark and mysterious woman, and she's determined to make a lasting impression on her this time. Erin Nour, superyacht designer and avid traveler, has sailed from Bermuda to attend her good friend Dieter's ball and has donated a vacation on The Barracuda - her pride and joy - to the charity auction held during the event. The long journey was worth it, as she's not only looking forward to celebrating his recovery from recent ill health but also to seeing his favorite niece, Celia again. When Dieter places the winning bid, he invites Erin, Celia and his love interest Andy to join him on the yacht. Erin soon finds out that this will be his last voyage and honoring his wishes, she promises to keep the severity of his illness to herself. They embark on a life-altering journey together but with secrets between them, can love prevail?

In a last-ditch attempt to secure an investor for an app she's developed, Rome Foster travels to her namesake city hoping her luck is going to change. Just as she's about to pitch her life's work, she meets the charming and captivating Nadine; a high-end escort who shocks Rome by flirting with her. Rome is straight, but Nadine sparks up a fire in her so strong that it seems impossible to extinguish. Nadine Costa is pleased with the way her life is going. She lives in a fantastic apartment in the city she loves, and her lucrative job provides the funds she needs to support her expensive passion: perfume making. When Rome crosses her path, she knows she's never smelled anything quite so exquisite in her life. Rome is a loner and doesn't let people in, but when an incident occurs and Nadine steps in to save her, she realizes her feelings go deeper than just lust. Neither of them was looking for something more than physical, but when the stars are aligned, it's hard to escape destiny...

Durante su ejercicio matinal, la instructora de yoga Cam Saunders se encuentra rescatando a una mujer joven que se ha metido en el mar, aparentemente con la intenci n de quitarse la vida. Cuando la mujer en cuesti n resulta ser una actriz famosa, Cam promete mantener su secreto a salvo. Seis meses despu s, la novia de Am rica Ella Temperley est trabajando duro para recuperar su vida, afligida por la p rdida de su hermana gemela y luchando contra una profunda depresi n. A pesar de su fama, se siente sola en el mundo y sigue pensando en la mujer a la que le debe su vida. Despu s de que Ella aparece nuevamente en la vida de Cam, las dos se acercan m s de lo que jam s creyeron posible. Pero, qu sucede cuando la amistad se convierte en atracci n? Vivir es un romance a fuego lento y salida del closet sobre la p rdida, el amor y la vida.

Madison Wilson, a recently graduated marine biologist, is ready to start her adult life with her first job as a research technician in Santa Cruz. After moving to Capitola, a sweet and colorful beach town in Northern California, she is immediately enchanted by her new house, as well as her beautiful landlady, Ally. Ally Santos, a widow and single mother, is relieved to be rid of the fuss of holiday tenants, as she's busy enough with her highly gifted son Theo and her bar, Western Shores. When a young, pink-haired girl moves into her pink house, she's hoping life will get calmer, but nothing could have prepared her for the curious attraction she feels toward her new neighbor... Is Ally ready to embrace her feelings for someone who is not only a woman but also seventeen years her junior? And is Madison ready to take on the challenge of instant adulthood with all its trappings, instead of slowly easing into it?

La sobrecargo Mia Donoghue siempre est en movimiento, dejando poco tiempo para ella. No le importa estar ocupada, la distrae de recuerdos dolorosos y de su lucha diaria por mantenerse sobria. La capit n Ava Alfarsi acaba de ser ascendida, soportando m s responsabilidad de la que tuvo nunca antes. Como mujer capit n soltera, joven y atractiva, Ava no tiene problemas en conocer mujeres, pero sus problemas por controlarlo todo y el temor a que la gente averig e que est muy lejos de ser perfecta, le impide conectar con otros en m s profundidad. Cuando las dos se dan cuenta de los secretos m s profundos de cada una, encuentran confort al saber que no est n solas. La atracci n es innegable mientras se embarcan juntas en un viaje de curaci n. Podr Ava aprender a dejarse ir? y podr Mia reconciliarse con su pasado? Ambas luchando por encontrar la fuerza para combatir sus demonios, nunca pensaron que encontrar an esa fuerza la una en la otra. Pero ser suficiente la pasi n para mantener el fuego ardiendo?

Felicia Perez, a carefree, hopeless flirt from Miami, is working a second job as a fitting model in Bangkok while saving up to expand her own clothing line. She loves women and her freedom and never shies away from going after what she wants. Kate Simmons is a passionate interior designer who is married to her job. Her love for beauty is universal; she can't imagine tying herself down to anything that might limit her enjoyment of it, and that includes the shackles of a relationship. When they meet in a hotel bar in Bangkok, they are instantly drawn to each other, but with both being used to having the upper hand, the situation is confusing to say the least. When two hunters cross paths, will one end up being the prey? Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery in the beautiful surroundings of exotic and mystical Thailand. Is the irresistible attraction between them merely the excitement of finally meeting their match or is the universe trying to steer them in the right direction? Eastern Nights is part of the Compass Series but can also be read as a standalone.

Hannah Hudson has had a rough start to the year. Returning home to London from her magical holiday in Norway, still on a high after meeting the wonderful Kristine, her newfound happiness is dealt a crushing blow when she discovers that her ex has been stealing from her and she is going to lose her business. A letter from an American lawyer throws her an unexpected lifeline, informing her that she's inherited a house and a restaurant in Presley, Louisiana, from her biological mother who gave her up for adoption at birth. Meanwhile back in Covington, nothing ever changes in Kristine Miller's life. She's grown tired of her job at the local bank, and she's reluctant to go back to dating, unable to get Hannah, who has gone silent on her, out of her mind. When Hannah suddenly shows up in Kristine's life again there is no denying that destiny has a plan for them, but Hannah's life is in London and Kristine's is deeply attached to the beautiful South. As Hannah searches for the story behind her Southern roots, can they overcome the challenge of distance to give themselves another shot at love? Second chances are rare, and you can't question fate when it keeps drawing you back together...

Senior purser Mia Donoghue is always on the go, leaving her little time for herself. She doesn't mind being busy; it provides distraction from painful memories and her daily struggle to stay sober. Captain Ava Alfarsi has just been promoted, carrying more responsibility than she's ever had before. As a single, young and attractive captain, Ava has no problem meeting women, but her control issues and fear of people finding out she's far from perfect stand in the way of connecting with others on a deeper level. When the two become aware of each other's deepest secrets, they find comfort in the knowledge that they're not alone. The attraction is undeniable as they embark on a healing journey together. Can Ava learn to let go, and can Mia somehow make peace with her past? Both searching for strength to fight their demons, they never expected to find strength in each other. But is passion enough to keep the fire burning?

Newly divorced and bought out of her company, Nathalie rents a holiday home in the South of France. After years of hard work and a failed marriage in Chicago, she's looking for some peace and quiet, a place to clear her mind and figure out her future. Lena loves women, her dog, and landscaping, but that's about as complicated as it gets. When she meets her new tenant for the summer, it proves hard to stay professional as a caretaker, especially when that tenant turns out to be everything she ever wanted and more. As time passes and boundaries blur, the moment of goodbye becomes inevitable. Nathalie isn't looking for a new love, especially not in the form of a woman, and Lena has no desire to get her heart crushed again. Is it possible to find home in a place you've never been? And is it worth the risk, giving up everything for someone you've only just met? They say home is where the heart is...

When Cara is made redundant and unable to find another job in journalism, she takes on a seasonal position on a cruise ship with Billie, her best friend's girlfriend. Billie isn't her type at all, but as the two grow closer during their time at sea, Cara finds herself torn between loyalty towards her friend Dan, and her growing feelings for the beautiful and flirtatious Billie, who might very well be the best thing that's ever happened to her. What do you do when the only thing you want is the one thing you can't have? Keeping a distance is hard when opposites attract. And running away is pointless when desire can cross oceans...