Returning to Elmhurst many years after his involuntary departure, Sir
Rufus Seward doesnt get the chance to make amends for the past: hes
promptly murdered with a wood chisel. Rafferty and Llewellyn are on the
case, but when Raffertys younger brother is in the frame for the murder,
Rafferty finds himself torn between protecting his family and finding
the real killer... Views: 18
Love takes you to unexpected placesKrista Lopez has traveled from the white sands of Boracay Island to the bright lights of New York City for love. Once again out of her element, Krista embraces Carpe diem as a motto. With her boyfriend by her side, she has confidence to take on The Big Apple and the prospect of ...Meeting the ParentsBlake Ryan won the approval of his girlfriend's conservative family when they met in the Philippines. Now, he's eager to introduce the woman he loves to his Irish-American clan. To share his past with her as he prepares to ask her to be part of his future. But an urgent call in the middle of the night reminds him that things can change ...In a New York MinuteA terrible crime and his family's mixed reception of Krista conspire to derail their plans for a stress-free vacation. Will the circumstances cool Krista and Blake's romance? Or will they seize the day and strengthen their bond? Views: 18
"A rich, haunting, immersive story of cultures at the crossroads—deeply moving. A heart-smashingly good read, the kind of novel you'll want to share with your book club." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Love and Other Consolation Prizes and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet "Highly recommended, especially for fans of Khaled Hosseini." —Library Journal, starred review For fans of A Thousand Splendid Suns comes a stirring novel set in Afghanistan about two women—an American aid worker and her local interpreter—who form an unexpected friendship despite their utterly different life experiences and the ever-increasing violence that surrounds them in Kabul. In 2001, Kabul is suddenly a place of possibility as people fling off years of repressive Taliban rule. This hopeful chaos brings together American aid worker Liv Stoellner and Farida Basra, an... Views: 18
Spunky widowed Cealie Gunther is a woman of a certain age whose zeal for adventure keeps her in the thick of things—like trouble. She pops up in town early to watch her motherless granddaughter Kat graduate, only to discover that because of a custodian's death—accidental—or murder?—graduation might not take place. Determined to find the truth, Cealie snags a job as a substitute teacher, exposing much violence, lurking menace and more disturbing questions than answers. The only thing certain is that a killer has decided Cealie and her grandchild need to be expelled—permanently. "Best Mystery of the Year nominee" - Deadly Ink "Suspenseful" - Publishers Weekly "An absolute winner!" – Author Hailey North "Keeps you guessing" - Kirkus "Refreshing twists" - Romantic Times "Way fun!" – Author Alice Duncan "Sexy" - Armchair InterviewsFrom Publishers WeeklyAt the start of Shaw's promising first mystery, Cealie Gunther, an independent woman of a certain age, finds her granddaughter, Kat, in tears on a surprise visit to her widowed son in a Chicago suburb. Kat, a high school senior with excellent grades, is so upset after the death of a school custodian (the police, who at first ruled the custodian's balcony fall an accident, now suspect Kat's Spanish teacher of murder) that she insists on staying home and missing final exams and graduation. When the interfering Cealie pushes her way into Kat's high school as a substitute teacher, further violence and mysterious accidents, not to mention rude students and eccentric staff members, can't deter her from finding answers. A former lover, restaurant owner Gil Thurman, lends romantic interest. While Cealie muses too much on matters irrelevant to the main plot, humorous dialogue, a suspenseful climax and good character development should please cozy fans. (Dec.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ReviewRelative Danger gives the reader absolute delight."" --- Haily North, USA Bestselling author of Love: Undercover humorous dialogue, a suspenseful climax and good character development --Publishers Weekly Views: 18
As the baby of his family, Reid Holmes has happily played the role of the Charming, Irresponsible One. But as his 30th birthday approaches, Reid wonders whether he should be doing more with his life than working as a plumber for Holmes Construction. Now he has the chance to shed his carefree playboy image and go into business for himself, but is leaving his cousin's construction company a sign of growing up, or the ultimate show of disloyalty? And with the arrival of Holmes Construction's gorgeous new site coordinator, Reid isn't sure now is the best time to jump ship. When her father is forced to close the family's longtime handyman business, Brooklyn LeBlanc sees her chance to break free of the job she's been stuck in since age 15 and finally pursue her dream of writing comics. But responsibilities—and her secret role in the demise of her family's business—forces Brooklyn to again put the career she truly desires on the back burner. At least her new job at... Views: 18
American Buffalo, which won both the Drama Critics Circle Award for the best American play and the Obie Award, is considered a classic of the American theater. Newsweek acclaimed Mamet as the hot young American playwright . . . someone to watch." The New York Times exclaimed in admiration: The man can write!" Other critics called the play a sizzler," super," and dynamite."Now from Gregory Mosher, the producer of the original stage production, comes a stunning screen adaptation, directed by Michael Corrente and starring Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Franz, and Sean Nelson.A classic tragedy, American Buffalo is the story of three men struggling in the pursuit of their distorted vision of the American Dream. By turns touching and cynical, poignant and violent, American Buffalo is a piercing story of how people can be corrupted into betraying their ideals and those they love. Views: 18
Chinese food is popular the world over. In Ken Hom's Simple Chinese Cookery (formerly called Foolproof Chinese Cookery), available in paperback as well as hardback, Ken proves that anyone can cook this healthy and delicious cuisine. Ken demonstrates 40 of the most popular and well-known Chinese dishes with step-by-step instructions and photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. The recipes (including soups and starters, fish and shellfish, meat and poultry and vegetable accompaniments) are not only quick and easy to prepare but are also convenient as they use readily available ingredients. The cookbook also features a special menu section so that you can plan your perfect meal. From simple Green Chicken Curry to the more elaborate Whole Fish in Coconut Milk, Ken's easy recipes have foolproof instructions that will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. Views: 18
Animal attraction takes on a whole new meaning… Manhattanite Lacy Buchanan is out to prove she’s a tough cookie by signing up for a survivalist hiking trip in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. The last thing she expected was to get lost, forcing her to spend the rest of the hike alone with surly, too-sexy mountain man, Becker, who blames her entirely for their predicament. After Becker saves her from a rattlesnake, and gently calms her fears, Lacy feels lucky to be in his experienced hands. But Sam Becker isn’t really a hiking expert. He’s strictly the moneyman in Back To Nature Guided Hiking Tours and a last minute, temporary fill-in guide. He can’t believe his bad luck when his reluctant charge—a mouthy, but hot, blonde bombshell—pulverizes their only compass, destroying their chances of following the coordinates to base camp. Yet something about Lacy’s trusting nature makes him want fulfill her idea he’s her rugged hero. As Sam and Lacy attempt to find a way out of the treacherous mountain passes, their natural instincts take them farther away from civilized behavior and straight into the mating calls of the wild. Views: 18
In high school, Katie Fisher used to be a dumpy brainiac. Paul van Dorn used to be a hockey heartthrob. But now their lives have changed--and they're facing off in a battle of wills that just might end in love. Views: 18
Henry Harper first meets Ivy Galvin in the Greek's diner. The immediate
dislike is mutual. But in spite of her caustic comments, he also feels a
little sorry for her--broke, nowhere to go. Ivy asks Henry to take her
home with him, and for some reason, he agrees. But Ivy has no interest
in Henry as a man. He understands. He knows that Ivy is different. He
doesn't expect their relationship to be anything but plutonic. But there
is something so appealing about Henry, and maybe Ivy can change...
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Twelve-year-old Madeline believes she can perform miracles. And her biggest one to date is saving her father from an avalanche. But, unmiraculously, he divorces Madeline's mother after his recovery, writes a book about the avalanche, becomes a celebrity, and marries Ava Pomme, a renowned tart maker.When he leaves, Madeline is left with her mother, who is slowly coming undone; her hypochondriac little brother, who spends his days worrying about air-bag safety; a house that is falling apart around her; and no clue how to perform the miracle that will fix it all.Amidst ballet lessons, insufferable recipe experiments for her mother's Family magazine column, and a life-changing trip to Italy, Madeline learns the true meaning of faith and family in this moving novel by acclaimed author Ann Hood. Views: 18
Erotica/Romance. 25064 words long. Views: 18
Following his return from his ill-fated trip to Australia, Francis and Siana Matheson have settled into a loving marital relationship. Siana's main concern is that so far she has been unable to bear her husband another child. Francis however is content to be a father to his grown-up daughters and Siana's young sister Daisy. He also delights in his young son, Bryn, born while he was overseas. However, Francis is unaware that the boy is his illegitimate grandson, the result of the vicious and horrifying rape of his eldest daughter. Although it worries Siana, the need to protect all concerned has left her with no choice. She must keep quiet and live with the guilt of her deceit. But Siana cannot keep the truth hidden forever - and when her tragic secret is finally revealed, there will be devastating and far-reaching consequences. Views: 18
