In this Sunny & Shadow Mystery from the New York Times bestselling
author of Last Licks, a fat-cat wedding is making waves in Kittery
Harbor, Maine. Political heiress Priscilla Kingsbury is about
to marry Carson de Kruk, son of business mogul Augustus de Kruk, at the
Kingsburys’ waterfront compound. For reporter Sunny Coolidge, an
assignment from the Harbor Courier to cover the event is like catnip. But
when Sunny photographs men pulling the body of a dead woman out of the
water, the Kingsburys’ private security isn’t happy. They claim the
woman’s death was an accident, but the story seems fishy. Now, with a
little help from her police officer boyfriend and her cunning cat
Shadow, Sunny is determined to get the scoop on a killer. Views: 73
"This is a perfect pick for kids who love Rick Riordan's many series, particularly for those eager for mythologies beyond Greek and Roman stories." –Booklist (starred review) "A winner for all kids, but it will be especially beloved by Latinx and Hispanic families"–Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The Lightning Thief meets the Story Thieves series in this middle grade fantasy inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America.Charlie Hernández has always been proud of his Latin American heritage. He loves the culture, the art, and especially the myths. Thanks to his abuela's stories, Charlie possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the monsters and ghouls who have spent the last five hundred years haunting the imaginations of children all across the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Central and South America. And even though his... Views: 73
When all you've known are lies, how do you face the truth? My past was a bitch. Now it's come back to haunt me. After months apart, Daniel and I are finally trying to make our relationship work. But my lies run deeper than either of us imagined. Lies so terrible I imprisoned them in the darkest recesses of my mind. Just when my heart begins to come alive, the lies seep out of the shadows...revealing secrets with the power to crush me. *** Despite both of our troubled pasts, I want her...more than I've ever wanted anyone or anything. I'm determined to fight for her--to fight for us--even if it means facing my own demons. I have to reach Gray before it's too late...before the truth completely destroys her. Views: 73
The secret princess's bodyguard... As head of a visiting royal's protection detail, Trace McKinnon's focus should be strictly on the external threats against a woman's life. But what happens when he finds Dr. Mara Marianescu--a princess incognito as a college professor--much more intriguing? And that's only the start of his troubles. When actual danger arrives for this beautiful royal, Trace isn't sure if it's because of a genuine threat from her country--or because of the darkness in his own past. Trace knows he should let Mara go--and does his best. But the cool, intelligent princess might just risk the one thing she has that is all her own--her heart... Views: 73
Classic Olivia Goldsmith – a vibrant and witty novel about fashion, family and what happens when having it all isn't as easy as you thought. She's got the designer label, but she hasn't got the designer genes... Wherever she goes, Karen Khan is fashionably late. She can afford to be: the star of the New York fashion scene, with her own company, a handsome husband and a deal that could make her millions, she is the apple – and the envy – of everyone's eye. But, at forty, is she too late for the ultimation in creation? Motherhood is proving to be elusive – as elusive as her own parentage – and as difficult as the cut-throat business of couture. Yet Karen is not one to take no for an answer, and late is better than never... Views: 73
In this fast-paced, exhilarating sequel to the acclaimed The Islands at the End of the World, Leilani and her family on the Big Island of Hawai'i face the challenge of survival in the world of the Emerald Orchid, a green presence that appeared in the sky after a global blackout. As the Hawaiian Islands go back to traditional ways of living, people must grow their own food and ration everything from gas to bullets. Medicine is scarce; a simple infection can mean death. Old tensions and new enemies emerge. And one girl, Leilani, is poised to save her world. Views: 73
Samara has been given a full scholarship to Lupi Lucania Universitas Scholarium in Italy. It's a dream come true. The university is one of the best in the world, and she intends to make the most of it. What she doesn't count on is two very distracting brothers who have a different idea of advancing her education than she does.
Usually she-wolves come to the University with full knowledge of Lupine history and traditions. James and Jason will have to teach their little mate everything. Born to a human who refused to take her wolf mate permanently into her life, Samara is nothing like what the duo envisioned...and more than they ever hoped for. Views: 73
The explosive story of the Republican Party's intensely dramatic and fractious efforts to find its way back to unity and national dominance After the 2012 election, the GOP was in the wilderness. Lost and in disarray. And doggedly determined to do whatever it took to get back to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. McKay Coppins has had unparalleled access to Republican presidential candidates, power brokers, lawmakers, and Tea Party leaders. Based on more than 300 interviews, The Wilderness is the book that opens up the party like never before: the deep passions, larger-than-life personalities, and dagger-sharp power plays behind the scenes. In wildly colorful scenes, this exclusive look into the Republican Party at a pivotal moment in its history follows a cast of its rising stars, establishment figures, and loudmouthed insurgents—Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Bobby Jindal, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan, Donald Trump, Scott... Views: 73
I wanted to jump. He made me fall. As a celebrity, I lived in the public eye, but somewhere along the way, I’d lost myself in the spotlight. Until he found me. Sam Rivers was a gorgeous, tattooed stranger who saved my life with nothing more than a simple conversation. But we were both standing on that bridge for a reason the night we met. The secrets of our pasts brought us together—and then tore us apart. Could we find a reason to hold on as life constantly pulled us down? Or maybe there’s only one direction to go when two people fall in love at rock bottom—up. Views: 73
The PlanSmuggle diamonds from Liberia to MoroccoMake the trip in three daysDon't get caughtDon't kill each otherDon't have sex with each otherDon't fall for each otherSTICK TO THE PLANThis is the story of what happens when an unlikely bond is formed between enemies, causing tensions to rise, and igniting a chemistry that threatens to burn them both. Together, they'll learn that sometimes even the best laid plans can fail. Views: 73
