Susan Napier

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the worldA thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit—what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises.Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture.

A Life in Art

Miyazakiworld

The millionaire's baby Kate had learned certain lessons as Drake Daniels's lover: Lesson number one: the price of loving Drake was not to love him. Lesson number two: never give him what he expected. Discovering she was pregnant certainly fulfilled lesson number two. Drake had made it clear commitment and children were not on his menu. Now Kate must break her news. But when she sees Drake, passion kicks in, begging to be indulged again... just once!

Price of Passion

The Love Conspiracy by Susan Napier released on Jan 25, 1990 is available now for purchase.

The Love Conspiracy

Have you heard the latest? Don't tell anyone but... The groom was having an affair - with his bride's best friend! Jane had been desperate to stop the wedding. She'd had to prevent her best friend from making the biggest mistake of her life... . Marrying Ryan Blair would have been disastrous. He was too rich, too powerful, too hot to handle!

Mistress Of The Groom (Mills & Boon Vintage 90s Modern)

True Enchanter

The cabin was to be a sanctuary

The one place in New Zealand for her to contemplate the drastic changes she was planning in her life. But Francesca Lewis found it already occupied. Ross Tarrant, an uncomfortable reminder of her naive adolescent days, was firmly and legitimately ensconced.

She had outgrown the embarrassing memories but had never forgotten him, and found he still left her light-headed and breathless.

Ross saw Francesca as a challenge, the old chemistry between them still strong. Yet beneath the mature, successful facade, he exposed the same insecure, vulnerable girl she'd once been.

Reasons Of The Heart

Love In The Valley

BEDDED -- BY MISTAKE!

The things she had to do to save her family business! That night Emily Quest had dressed to the nines -- in a tight slinky dress, killer heels -- and had gone to an awful champagne-drenched party with Auckland's elite -- where she'd been rescued by a handsome stranger with laser blue eyes.

Despite the sizzling, heart-stopping attraction between them, Emily had thought she'd never see him again. But now, years later, he's right in front of her, as sexy as ever....

From what he's seen of her, Ethan West thinks she's a liar, a tart, a rapacious gold-digger, and he's about to make her face the consequences -- in his bed! 

Not sure what the above description refers to,, i guess the first scene, but
<b>Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier</b>
This is the one where
She is a pottery art restorer 
Gets caught swapping a poorly done commission 
Her house/business gets burned down
Living with rich old man who thinks she is his granddaughter... she is not
Hero is old man's nephew

(Hero has brother )
Can't remeber if he gets his own book

Taken by the Millionaire

ACCIDENTAL MISTRESS

Devil To Pay

Mistress Of The Groom (Scandals!)

Mistress For A Weekend

Another Time

Dixie Browning

La baie des secrets, Susan Napier Maintenant qu'elle a retrouvé Drake Daniels, le fameux auteur à succès qui a été son amant, Kate ne peut plus reculer : malgré l'appréhension qui lui noue la gorge à l'idée de revoir cet homme qui lui a donné tant de plaisir, elle doit lui avouer le secret qu'elle porte. Mais alors qu'il lui ouvre enfin sa porte, elle découvre, atterrée, qu'il n'est pas seul. Et les mots se figent dans sa gorge tandis qu'elle dévisage la rousse plantureuse qui se tient aux côtés de l'homme qui hante ses pensées... Un mystérieux amant, Dixie Browning En découvrant la vieille maison qu'elle vient d'hériter de son père, Val ne peut retenir quelques larmes amères en songeant au destin qui semble s'acharner contre elle : elle qui, hier encore, était une héritière choyée et insouciante, se retrouve ruinée, dans une maison délabrée bien trop grande pour elle. Aussi accueille-t-elle avec soulagement la proposition du séduisant inconnu qui se présente à sa porte un matin : elle lui louera une partie de la maison, et il l'aidera à la remettre en état. Mais elle est loin de se douter que cet homme troublant n'est pas arrivé chez elle par hasard...

La baie des secrets - Un mystérieux amant (Harlequin Passions)

The Hawk And The Lamb by Susan Napier released on Nov 24, 1993 is available now for purchase.

The Hawk and the Lamb

Jenny, who cares for her aging mother by herself, ends up marrying Sebastian, a mature, wealthy businessman she happened to meet, out of convenience. As part of the agreement, she gets the child she’s always dreamed of having via artificial insemination. And he gets the successor he’s wanted so badly. Even if the marriage were to go sour for some reason, Jenny’s still willing to give it a try to have her baby. But when Sebastian unexpectedly dies, she is visited by his son…who claims to be the father of her child!

Harlequin Comics

HONEYMOON BABY

9 to 5 Behaving badly… Harriet attended the company's New Year's Eve party in all innocence. It wasn't her fault that the punch she'd been drinking was stronger than expected—so that she'd ended up confiding in a gorgeous stranger about her broken engagement. How was she to know she'd been pouring her heart out to the chairman himself, Marcus Fox? …at the office party! Now Harriet has to work with Marcus. Luckily, she's since changed her image, dyed her hair blond and is a model secretary. Unluckily, Marcus still recognizes her—and seems determined to punish Harriet for her reckless conduct! "Susan Napier is a whizz at stirring up both breathtaking sensuality and emotional tension."—Romantic Times

Reckless Conduct

Tür an Tür mit dem grossen Glück

Dopo tre anni di lavoro alla Labyrinth Technology Kalera Donovan ha deciso di licenziarsi, ma quando il suo capo Duncan Royal riceve le dimissioni si precipita infuriato da lei. Kalera, solitamente abituata a gestire le reazioni irruente e passionali del suo capo, in questa occasione deve arrendersi e ammettere di voler lasciare il posto perché fidanzata con il concorrente numero uno di Duncan. Lui non può accettare la situazione, non vuole che Kalera lo lasci e non solo per l'aiuto lavorativo che lei è in grado di fornirgli, ma anche perché non riesce a dimenticare quella notte di passione in cui, anni prima, loro due...

Harmony Collezione

Una scelta obbligata

Emiko Inoue

Katherine’s friend has asked her to pretend to be his fiancé when he returns home to his family, the owners of Bishop Bank. Kat gives a stellar performance as Todd’s fiancé for the uptight and stuffy Bishop clan, but the moment she meets Daniel, the head of the family, she cannot tear her eyes away. He has perilously blue eyes and a perfect face… He’s supposed to be a boring banker, but his air of danger has captured Kat’s attention. So what is she to do when, at a family party, Daniel pulls her away for a smoldering interlude?

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