Rumpled tech support Evan Carmichael has a crush on pristine programming supervisor Gavriil Cottan. The whole company knows it. Except Gavriil. As a closet romantic, Evan dreams of declaring his feelings with a grand gesture, something out of the movies he loves.
The company holiday potluck luncheon gives Evan a perfect opportunity. He finds out Gavriil’s favorite dessert and is determined to make an apple sharlotka just like Gavriil’s mother used to make. The only problem is, Evan is a disaster in the kitchen. Can he master the mystery of the sharlotka and the intricacies of the springform pan in time to both woo and wow Gavriil? Views: 200
"I loved, loved, LOVED this book." —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and A Spark of Light "Big-hearted, honest, hilarious, and achingly romantic." —Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at The End "This is a classic in the making." —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross "This book is pure joy." —Deb Caletti, Printz Honor Recipient for A Heart in a Body in the World and National Book Award Finalist for Honey, Baby, SweetheartTwo friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go wrong?Frank Li has two names. There's Frank Li, his American name. Then there's Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents. Frank barely speaks any Korean. He was born and raised in Southern... Views: 200
Sequel to Home Before SundownIn 1861, eleven-year old Zachary Taylor Browne marches off to war as a drummer boy with the 14th Brooklyn Chasseurs under the leadership of Lieutenant Steve Marriott, whom he worships. During the Battle of Antietam, he saves his lieutenant's life and earns the nickname Sharps. When the 14th musters out in 1864, Sharps and Marriott part ways.Steve Marriott has always liked the boy under his care but lost track of him after the war. Marriott becomes a wagon master, and in 1869 receives word the family of an old friend needs his help in traveling to the Dakotas. On the journey there, he crosses paths once again with Sharps, now a young man, and falls hopelessly in love.But there's danger awaiting them on the trail as well as misunderstandings. Can they arrive safely at their destination? Will Steve's feelings be returned? And if so, can he and Sharps find a home together in the wild territory? Views: 200
The Curse that Bites (A Hex on Me Mystery, Book Four) Views: 200
It's the wedding of the year.But a serial killer is on the guest list.Bette Fuller has come to Eagle Mountain, Colorado, looking for a fresh start. So when she becomes the target of a serial killer terrorizing the small town, the wedding caterer refuses to be anyone's victim. Turning to groomsman and US marshal Cody Rankin for help becomes personal for Bette. Cody is attractive, protective—and more trustworthy than she wants to admit. But can they stay once step ahead of the Ice Cold Killer...? Views: 200
A modern retelling of Jane Austen's Emma with a touch of Crazy Rich Asians set in Delhi, in which the daughter of a wealthy Indian family aspires to match-make for her friends and family, only to find herself caught up in an unforeseen scandal—and an unexpected match of her own.Beautiful, clever, and very slightly bored, Ania Khurana has Delhi wrapped around her finger. When Ania finds love for her spinster aunt, she realizes her potential as a force for good. For her next match, Ania sets her sights on Dimple: her newest, sweetest, and, sure, poorest friend. But her good intentions may be misdirected, and when her aunt's handsome new nephew arrives from America, the social tides in Delhi begin to shift. Surrounded by money old and new, navigating gossip, scheming, and an unforgettable cast of journalists, socialites, gurus, and heirs, Ania discovers that when you aim to please the human heart, things seldom go as planned. Using Jane Austen's... Views: 200
Inspired by the classic fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen, "The Emperor's Revenge" is an extension (or sequel) to the original story. After being swindled and humiliated by two weavers, the Emperor demands that they be brought to justice. The problem is he'll have to find them first. On the run and their whereabouts unknown, Asgall, Commander of the Emperor's Guard, is put in charge of apprehending them. However, as Asgall attempts to track them down, he discovers that other forces are at work, and the weavers didn't act alone in their villainous plot. Views: 200
Mr Watters didn't believe in warm-ups, and the first ten smacks of the paddle had my eyes smarting with tears. I then got ten seconds of recovery time before he started the next round. This was nothing compared to what Mark usually doled out, but tiredness was probably getting the better of me. When he started his third round of spanks I wanted to mewl in protest, but I managed to restrain myself. Views: 200
