The reflective essays of one of America's most accomplished authors Andre Dubus is celebrated for his ability to depict the subtlest of human emotions in his characters, and when he turns the microscope on himself, the resulting insights are no less illuminative. Intimate and expressive, these autobiographical accounts of his childhood in Louisiana, his experiences in the Marine Corps, and, later, his life as a husband and father, paint a vivid portrait of this acclaimed author. Limned with sapience and depth of feeling, Broken Vessels contains the personal reflections of a writer whose keen perceptions of the human heart are destined to be treasured for generations to come. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Andre Dubus including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate. Views: 27
BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY... To: Officer Morgan McCall Subject: Undercover Assignment Effective immediately, you will report to Sergeant Alexander Blade for your first investigation. You are to take down gambling kingpin Carlton Spurlock on suspicion of murder. The two of you will pose as newlyweds and move in next door to the suspect. Be aware of the risks involved in role-playing. You and Alex will be living together in close quarters, under constant surveillance by Spurlock. Try to stay in character at all times without giving in to the heated passion that flares in these intimate situations. Remember that love undercover can lead to desire -- and danger. Views: 27
"A cosmic coming-of-age novel... enthralling everyman heroics."—Paul Di Filippo, SciFi.com"Mars sucks." And if anyone's allowed to say it, Ray Garcia-Strickland is, since his father was one of the first men to set foot there. Ray's father is now the manager of the Red Thunder, one of the swankiest hotels on overdeveloped Mars. And Ray has seen his share of gravity-dependent Earthies. Which doesn't stop him from fearing the worst when Earth is struck by an unknown object, causing a massive tsunami. Living high on his father's glory was okay, but now Ray must literally come down to Earth—and help solve one of its greatest mysteries...From the Paperback edition. Views: 27
In a little house from another time, with lace curtains in every window and paintings hung in gold doily frames, Wildflower, Rockstar, and Miss Selene live a warm and cozy life. They wear fancy dresses, bake play-dough cakes, and spend their days enjoying one another's company.For the three dolls, life is small but good.But life is not good for Madison Blackberry, the owner of the dollhouse. Her grandmother pays more attention to the dolls than to her. The dolls have one another, but she is lonely in her big, empty apartment.Then one day, as things always do—even for dolls—everything changes.This beautiful story from the acclaimed team of Francesca Lia Block, author of such novels as Weetzie Bat, and Barbara McClintock, author and illustrator of many picture books, including Adèle & Simon, brings to life the power of love, family, and friendship. Views: 27
Abby Endicott is chief of the District Attorney's homicide unit in Boston, where she investigates and prosecutes the city's most dangerous killers. A member of Mission Hill's elite, and a graduate of the Winsor school and then Harvard Law, the prosecutor's office is not the prestigious job that would have been expected of her. She has been known to change into an evening gown amidst bodies in the morgue. She loves her job, and is committed to it, refusing all pressure to quit from her upper-crust parents or threats from the city's most ruthless killers. But among Abby's many secrets is her longtime affair with fellow prosecutor Tim Mooney, a married father of one.One night, Abby is awakened very late by a phone call from her favorite detective, who reports that there has been a horrific murder but is vague about the specifics. When she arrives at the crime scene and discovers the identity of the victim, Abby knows the terror and tragedy are only beginning.In... Views: 27
Once there was a blogger who didn't think category romances could satisfy her needs...but quickly learned the error of her ways! Now Sarah of SBTB has hand-picked a selection of her favorite Harlequin category romances with intricate plots and memorable characters that she guarantees will change the mind of anyone who has ever sniffed at Harlequin titles and thought they were too little to have a big impact. Bundle includes: Sex, Straight Up by Kathleen O'Reilly; Ruthless Awakening by Sara Craven; The Magnate's Make-Believe Mistress by Bronwyn Jameson; Hot Under Pressure by Kathleen O'Reilly; and The Tycoon's Rebel Bride by Maya Banks. Views: 27
(A-List #10) SUMMARY: The ninth novel, Beautiful Stranger, in the New York Times bestselling series takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. Anna decides to take an end-of-summer getaway-to get away from her drama-filled LA life. So she packs her Louis Vuitton, grabs her close friend Sam, and heads to the Big Apple. Between trips to the Met and shopping at Bendel's, the girls are living the A-List life on Anna's home turf. But their trip isn't exactly a vacation. Sam is here to spy on Eduardo and decode his recent strange behavior. Will what she discovers send her hopping on the next private jet back to Beverly Hills? And who is the beautiful stranger who appears on Anna's Upper East Side doorstep? Anna begins to wonder whether she wants to head back west again-especially since Ben seems to have moved on . . . with someone who isn't a stranger at all. When it comes to the A-List, there's drama coast to coast.The A-List #10: Title to Come plot description to come. Views: 27
