The New York Times bestselling classic tale about modern marriage and the basis for the popular films is now back in print!Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill...He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy’s little girl announces her engagement to Buckley, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down. The dress that will be worn for one day is how much? Why would anyone spend that much for flowers? And however befuddled Mr. Banks becomes, no one pays the least amount of attention to him. He must host cocktail parties with the in-laws to be, initiate financial planning talks with Buckley, and moderate family conferences on who will be invited to the reception. But poor Mr. Banks! All he sees are the bills, and no one talks to him about losing his little girl! Father of the Bride is a timeless, heartwarming, and hysterically funny tale that appeals directly to the lighter side of life, and any man with a child about to get married can appreciate Mr. Banks’s situation and the troubles that befall him. Views: 16
The unforgettable story of Lady Jane Grey's imprisonment in the Tower of London, after ruling England for only nine days . . .Escorting the nine-day queen Lady Jane Grey across the Tower of London from throne room into imprisonment is Elizabeth Tilney, who surprised even herself by volunteering for the job. All Elizabeth knows is she's keen to be away from home; she could do with some breathing space. And anyway, it won't be for long: everyone knows Jane will go free as soon as the victorious new queen is crowned. Which is a good thing because the two sixteen-year-olds, cooped up together in a room in the Gentleman Gaoler's house, couldn't be less compatible. Protestant Jane is an icily self-composed idealist, and Catholic Elizabeth is . . . well, anything but.They are united though by their disdain for the seventeen-year-old boy to whom Jane has recently been married: petulant, noisily-aggrieved Guildford Dudley, held prisoner in a neighboring tower and keen to... Views: 16
Heir of Hope: Ironwood Plantation Family Saga Book Two Views: 16
The author of Into the Storm presents an epic tale of courage, danger, and love, set in the Pacific at the dawn of World War II. In late 1941, the Philippines is a haven for those intent on shedding their pasts and reinventing themselves. Lt. Riley Gilhouley—The Great Gilhouley—keeps the troops well stocked in contraband as he seeks the attention of Maj. Rosemary Dodd, a by-the-book officer who leads her nurses with expert care. Ex-priest John Macklin searches for absolution, but finds himself tangling with Glory Bee O'Halloran, a stripper hired to take off just enough clothing to throw the troops into a frenzy. But when, mere hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attack the Philippines, the island haven explodes into the chaos of battle—and amid stolen moments and secret missions, all their lives will be forever changed. . . . Set in a besieged country waiting in vain for help to arrive,... Views: 16
A body is found in an Aston Martin... A rich family with something to hide?... Another case for Detective John Marco...The body of a well-connected wealthy banker is found in his luxury car in the middle of Cardiff with a message from the killer telling the world the man deserves to die. Was it a disgruntled former customer or business enemy? Once a video is posted on the internet from an anarchist group John Marco has his first possible suspect.But another business executive, connected to the banker, is killed and another message left with the body. Marco has to find what links all the deaths together? All the evidence points to an anarchist group. But is John Marco right to have his doubts?And in the middle of the investigation Marco’s son is rushed into hospital challenging everything that Marco knows about himself. And when Marco’s team is threatened he has a race against time to find the perpetrator.** Views: 16
One lingering wound.
One ill-timed visit.
One encounter that will change them forever.
Molly O’Flaherty has hidden a terrible secret, a secret that chews her up on the inside at the same time as it hardens her face to the world. She’ll do anything to keep O’Flaherty Shipping running and solvent, even endure the unimaginable.
But she doesn’t count on Silas. On Silas’s words or Silas’s touch, and after ten years, could what they feel for each other be something more than friendship?
*The Seduction of Molly O’Flaherty is a short story and a prequel to the London Lovers series. It is intended for mature audiences only.*** Views: 16
They were supposed to have a romantic holiday… until they were violently torn apart. Against all odds, they’re finally together: Ryder, the billionaire Wall Street tycoon and Elle, the tattooed student activist from the rough parts of Harlem. They had a rocky start—the clash of their two worlds almost pulled them apart. But they’re determined to make their relationship work. An idyllic holiday to Asia seemed like the perfect chance to spend time together and overcome their differences. How wrong they were. What started as a relaxing getaway, soon turns into their worst nightmare. A nightmare that sees them ripped apart, changing their lives forever. Will their love be enough to bring them back together? Set in the exotic backdrop of Hong Kong and south China, Burn For You is a wild, thrilling, sexy ride that will keep you glued on the edge of your seat until the very end. If you like to read new adult/college and romantic suspense books that include sports car racing and the billionaire lifestyle, then you will love Burn For You. Views: 16
