A Christian Historical Romance Novel. Adrien Lockman is through with the political unrest and bloodshed in his home country of France, so he sets off to the Canadian territory's mountain frontier, in search of a place where a man can live his own life in peace. The last thing he expects to find is a woman, half-starved and half-frozen in a shack nestled among the towering peaks of the great Rocky Mountains.Mary Standish thought she'd finally found a place where she was accepted, trapping with her husband for the Hudson Bay Company. But when he dies after a gruesome grizzly fight, she determines to carry on their work. After all, life in these remote mountains is better than enduring the scorn and snubs of "civilized" folk. When she's forced to face a winter harder than any she's endured yet, her stubbornness may just be the death of her. Until a stranger appears at her ramshackle door.Adrien had planned to explore the mountain country all winter... Views: 23
In this riveting tale of psychological suspense, a divorce lawyer risks her career, her sanity, and her life when she falls into an illicit, all-consuming affair with her client—who becomes the primary suspect in his estranged wife's sudden disappearance.Young divorce lawyer Francine Day has methodically built her career doing everything right. She's one big case away from securing her place among London's legal elite. But when she meets her new client, Martin Joy, the natural caution that has protected Francine and fueled her rise melts away. Powerless to fight the irresistible magnetism between them, client and counsel tumble into a blistering affair that breaks every rule.Though Martin insists his marriage is over, Francine doesn't believe him. Certain details he's told her don't quite add up. Consumed with a passion she cannot control and increasingly obsessed with Martin's relationship with his wife, Donna, Francine follows the woman one night . . . and... Views: 23
A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious summer 2018 series.What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed.The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more.Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all booklovers. Views: 23
The brilliant engineer Emilia Banks has gone missing.Deathsniffer Olivia Faraday may be partial to solving murders, but this missing persons case is too personal to pass up — especially when all the clues lead her and her assistant, Chris, to the sprawling countryside manor where Olivia was born and raised. Their investigation reveals new insights into the political conflict raging in nearby Darrington City, but every step is fraught with mysterious deaths, suspicious stalkers, and players both new and old each harboring dangerous agendas of their own.Are the powerful traditionalists or the anarchic reformists prowling the borders of the estate responsible for the sudden disappearance of Miss Banks? And could the elusive engineer's private project truly change the world forever? Views: 23
Run out of ideas to entertain kick over the weekend? Want to flan an unusual family holiday? Stressed about child-unfriendly places?Urban Crayon Delhi is the must-have guide for all the fun things to do in New Delhi with your children. Arranged in categories such as Playground Paradise (trips to gardens, nature walks), Dudes (activities for boys), Divas (and for girls) and Day Trippin' (outdoor adventurous fun), it caters to your child's every mood and inclination.Each section is bursting with great ideas and tips. Have you tried the Ice-cream Museum (the perfect birthday party outing)? Did you know your kids can do rock climbing, ballooning and parasailing in Delhi (great for a day break)? What are the most fun places to take your nine year old daughter for a girly treat? And which are the most child friendly coffee shops in the city? Lively, fun, and full of useful information, Urban Crayon Delhi is the indispensable guide for every parent, be they resident or tourist, in the city. Views: 23
