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A former sergeant in the Marine special forces, Kaden Marks is haunted by the deeds of his past and won't let anyone get close. When a fellow operative has her cover blown, and it's up to Kaden's team to bring her out safely, he doesn't realize is that the beautiful but stubborn Rachel Gannon has no intention of letting herself be rescued! Rachel will come out only when she can promise adequate protection for her unwitting informant. Now she must...

In 1960s Marrakech, French student Vicky Baudin and her cousin, Bea, throw themselves into Morocco's wild and glamorous party scene until a murder takes place and Bea goes missing, forcing Vicky to turn to her mysterious grandmother, who has dark secrets of her own, for help.

Independent-minded Sibylla Spencer feels trapped in nineteenth-century London, where her strong will and progressive views have rendered her unmarriageable. Still single at twenty-three, she is treated like a child and feels stifled in her controlling father's house. When Benjamin Hopkins, an ambitious employee of her father's trading company, shows an interest in her, she realizes marriage is her only chance to escape. As Benjamin's rising career...

Casablanca: easy to enter, but much harder to leave, especially if you're wanted by the Nazis. Such a man is Resistance leader Victor Laszlo, whose only hope is Rick Blaine, a cynical American who sticks his neck out for no one - especially Victor's wife Ilsa, the ex-lover who broke his heart. Ilsa offers herself in exchange for Laszlo's transport out of the country and bitter Rick must decide what counts more - personal happiness or countless lives...

La joven modista Sira Quiroga abandona el Madrid agitado de los meses previos al alzamiento arrastrada por el amor desbocado hacia un hombre a quien apenas conoce. Con él se instala en Tánger, una ciudad exótica y vibrante donde todo puede suceder. Incluso la traición. Sola, desubicada y cargada de deudas ajenas, Sira se traslada a Tetuán, capital del Protectorado Español en Marruecos. Gracias a la ayuda de nuevas amistades forjará una nueva...

"In this beautiful picture book about the Jewish holiday Mimouna, Miriam can't wait to make the traditional holiday pancakes, moufleta. Miriam's neighbour Jasmine, who is Muslim, shares a sack of flour to make the delicious treat, and the new friends celebrate the holiday together. "--

"Present-day Casablanca, Morocco: Nadine Alam, a physician by training and housewife by choice, has reached her hour of reckoning. Her marriage has broken down, her teenage daughter Al has retreated into silence, and now her young housekeeper Ghalia has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. One morning, Nadine receives an envelope from an unidentified sender. Inside it is a newspaper clipping, an article about a single mother and her newborn...

Time Out Marrakech gives you the ground rules for wandering this chaotic, charismatic city at will, as well as taking you direct to all the addresses you shouldn't miss, from current hip hangouts to the riad hotels of choice. Plus an insight into its unique art and architecture, the souks (markets), Jemaa El Fna, the Moroccan menu and glorious trips out of town to the desert or the mountains.

Lonely Planet's Pocket Marrakesh is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Plunge headfirst into the mayhem of Djemaa el-Fna, discover hidden alleyways, and admire the artistry of Bahia Palace; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Marrakesh and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Marrakesh: Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Marrakesh is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Plunge headfirst into the mayhem of Djemaa el-Fna, reflect on the beauty of Ali ben Youssef Medersa, and admire the artistry of Bahia Palace; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Marrakesh and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Marrakesh: Up-to-date information-all...