Once a Lady…always a Lady? Lord Dominic Beresford needs his luck to change.
But with a public betrayal and his business on the rocks, it’s not looking good. Three
years ago Lady Faith Fowlmere left her painful past and her identity behind, but life on
the run has left her jobless, penniless and alone. It seems they’re the answer to each
other’s prayers. But Faith can’t keep her secret forever, and as she gets closer to
Dominic she realizes that this time she can’t run, because it would mean leaving her
heart behind…. Views: 9
A brief yet definitive new biography of one of film's greatest legends: perfect for readers who want to know more about the iconic star but who don't want to commit to a lengthy work.He was the very first icon of the silver screen and is one of the most recognizable of Hollywood faces, even a hundred years after his first film. But what of the man behind the moustache? Peter Ackroyd's new biography turns the spotlight on Chaplin's life as well as his work, from his humble theatrical beginnings in music halls to winning an honorary Academy Award. Everything is here, from the glamor of his golden age to the murky scandals of the 1940s and eventual exile to Switzerland. There are charming anecdotes along the way: playing the violin in a New York hotel room to mask the sound of Stan Laurel frying pork chops and long Hollywood lunches with Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. This masterful brief biography offers fresh revelations about one of the most familiar faces... Views: 9
Thrilled to have my daughter back after she ran away from home in 2009, I catered to her every whim. I heard the accusations all over my small Minnesota community about how much she lied, but my blinding love made me believe every word she uttered.
Discovering my high school-age daughter was sending topless photos of herself electronically made my stomach lurch. Hearing the police say it was a crime left me speechless. A year later, I began to see the intricacies of her lies and manipulations.
THIS is some tough love. Views: 9
A bad boy highlander is about to meet his match...He may be young, but Jamie Ruthven has earned a name as a skirt-lifter and seducer, though to his credit he never touches an innocent. Then Evangeline Buchan comes to the Scottish court with her gentle heart and beautiful eyes, and sets his world askew.The feud between the Ruthvens and Buchans started long before Jamie’s birth - though neither he nor Evangeline know the reasons.Can their love reveal the secrets and heal the pain of the past, or will the feud prove too strong for even true love? Views: 9
Cecilia Undergarment likes a challenge. So when she discovers a sad and neglected dog, she is determined to rescue him. But her daring dog rescue lands her lost and alone in the dark forest of Northwood. A forest where ferocious black lions roam. A forest where those who enter never return. But then Northwood has never seen the likes of Cecilia Undergarment before... Views: 9
Searching the beach for washed-up treasures, Abigail Quinn never expects to rescue a mysterious stranger. It's 1814 and war with England rages on the land and sea. With her husband a victim of the British invaders, Abigail fears the stranger's arrival can only mean danger to the people of Lobster Cove. Spy or traitor, William Bennson has no memory of his past. But seeking his true identity may bring the end of his future with Abigail. Or, worse—the end of his life. Views: 9
Number one New York Times bestselling author Tad Hills returns with an all-new Level 1 Step into Reading story about Rocket's 100th day of school. Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is busy collecting 100 things to take to school on his 100th day, and he has the perfect place to keep them safe. That is, until Bella, a squirrel who loves acrorns, gets involved. With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, this new Rocket book will charm young readers--and they can read it all by themselves! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 9
Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of the Year From breakout thriller writer Paula Daly, the story of a husband and wife and the devious best friend who comes between them. Natty and Sean have a rock-solid marriage—with two daughters, a successful business, and a beautiful house, they are a model family. When their younger daughter falls ill on a school trip, Natty rushes to her side. Luckily, Natty’s best friend from college, Eve, is visiting and offers to stay with Sean to lend a hand in the household. But Natty returns home to find that Eve has taken to family life a little too well: Sean has fallen in love with her. With no choice but to put on a brave face, Natty attempts to start anew—yet no matter how hard she tries to set herself upright, Eve is there to knock her down again. Then Natty receives a mysterious note that says Eve has done this before—more than once—and the consequences were fatal. On a mission to reveal Eve as a vindictive serial mistress, Natty must navigate through a treacherous maze of secrets and lies that threatens her life and the safety of her loved ones.** Views: 9
