'Did You Have My Baby, Holly?'Facing the worst news imaginable, Stavros seeks oblivion in an incredible encounter with Holly. And a year later, he discovers she's had his child! In his mind, nothing could be more logical than legitimizing his heir with a ring.Yet he's stunned when Holly disagrees! Yes, he rejected her after their night together, but she deserved more than he could offer. He's spent years building his emotional walls, he can't possibly break them down… This Christmas, to claim his bride and son, will Stavros take the ultimate risk? Views: 537
From the author of Tash Hearts Tolstoy comes a funny, moving novel about the lengths we'll go to make dreams our dreams come true that's perfect for fans of Shaun David Hutchinson and Rainbow Rowell.Slater, Kansas, is a small town where not much seems to happen. Stella dreams of being a space engineer. After Stella's mom dies by suicide and her brother runs off to Red Sun, the local hippie commune, Stella is forced to bring her dreams down to earth to care for her sister, Jill. Galliard has only ever known life inside Red Sun. There, people accept his tics, his Tourette's. But when he's denied Red Sun's resident artist role, which he believed he was destined for, he starts to imagine a life beyond the gates of the compound... The day Stella and Galliard meet, there is something in the air in their small town. Literally. So begin weeks of pink lightning, bloodred rain, unexplained storms...And a countdown clock appears mysteriously above... Views: 537
Theresa Grant fled Aveline ten years ago, certain that she would never return. She was wrong. When Theresa's teenage daughter, Maddie, pleads with her to come back to Aveline, Theresa can't say no. She finds herself packing up and driving back to the lake town of her childhood—back to the lake, the trees, and to an old friend who wants to rekindle their spark. Will a new house, new friends, and her work as a potter be enough to keep her in Aveline? Or will old secrets drive her away? A Jar Full of Light is the second book in the Aveline Series, a collection of inspirational romantic stories with quirky, lovable characters, set in a fictional lake town in California. Perfect for fans of Jan Karon, Katherine Center, or Elizabeth Berg. Views: 537
'Another brilliant read from Amanda Robson. A dark, addictive and compelling page turner!' BA PARIS She wants your life – and she'll do anything to get it... Erica has always wanted to be exactly like her neighbor, Faye: beautiful, thin, and a mother. But Faye's life isn't as perfect as it seems – she has a terrible secret, and slowly but surely, it is threatening to destroy her and everything she holds dear. When Faye's daughter Tamsin goes missing after school, the police turn to Erica. But is Erica the only one who has been enviously watching Faye? Or is there another threat hiding in the shadows...? An unsettling, claustrophobic thriller about jealousy, greed and desire from bestselling author Amanda Robson. Views: 537
As a former member of the United States Secret Service, I'm no stranger to putting my life on the line in the name of duty. Having left the nation's capital to re-settle in Pittsburgh, the skills I acquired during my tenure in Washington have made me a valued member of the team at Jameson Force Security. But when the President comes seeking a favor to protect his niece, I find myself on the fast track back to the Oval Office.Simply put… she's beyond brilliant. A nationally renowned energy scientist, Barrett Alexander is on the verge of a breakthrough that will change the world. Unfortunately, that has also made her the target of a suspected terrorist cell. And while Barrett doesn't believe she's in any real danger, the President isn't willing to take chances with her life.As the threats against Barrett become more calculated, I decide taking her on the run is her best chance of survival. Danger, isolation, and attraction ensure we grow closer than I'd ever... Views: 537
WHY DIDN’T I NOTICE HER BEFORE? A memoir about dying to live.
Irreverent, painfully honest and often hilarious, Why Didn’t I Notice Her Before? is a beautifully observed memoir that finds courage and humor in the face of undefeatable odds.
A New York film editor explores how a cancer diagnosis has changed her outlook on life, asking "will an illness as serious as this teach me that I no longer need to fix things, and can I finally release my grip and get on with living?”
The author has a rare talent for mining small, but lasting lessons—whether reflecting on the host of new parenting concerns that come with her diagnosis or weighing the dueling emotions she feels towards an overly attentive family. And the windows into her marriage are touching reminders that the coupling of any two personalities is bound to cause some feather ruffling, friction and emotional dissonance.
Cramer's writing is characterized by an eagle-eyed search for positivity: "Fuck it. I want to live my life, not spend time making legacy boxes of my unfinished one." For the author, this statement is an act of personal catharsis, but her message has an inspirational universality.
“Cramer opens her heart and digs deep in this authentic and unexpected story." Lynn Povich, author of The Good Girls Revolt.
Some readers may flinch at her bluntness, but for most, her writing will offer revitalizing guidance.
"I'm told death is close, it is imperative that I take the initiative to go any direction away from stuck."
Overall, this keenly observed memoir delicately balances humor and heartache while signaling the importance of each passing moment.
A profoundly moving remembrance that's alternately sad and uplifting.” Kirkus ReviewsReview
KIRKUS REVIEW
A New York City-based film editor confronts a diagnosis of terminal cancer in this debut memoir.
In August 2017, Cramer was told that she had stage 4 ovarian cancer. During a routine medical appointment, a nurse practitioner examined a bump on the author's pelvis and quickly handed her a slip to get an urgent CT scan, as though it were a baton in a "relay race." She was later told that she had a "fourteen-centimeter tumor" and that she must undergo surgery to remove "the big mass...the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, all of it," and then receive chemotherapy. The memoir describes how Cramer, a New York film editor; her husband, Todd; and their young son, Noah, came to terms with the news. She describes all aspects of her treatment, from awaiting surgery to having a port inserted in her chest for infusions. She also poses penetrating questions--one chapter, for example, is titled "Should I Fight?"--and approaches the act of wig shopping with wickedly mordant wit: "I sit down in the wig barber's chair looking like my two-year-old-self refusing to wear underwear because it is itchy." The book goes on to explore how the author's cancer diagnosis has changed her outlook on life, asking "will an illness as serious as this teach me that I no longer need to fix things, and can I finally release my grip and get on with living?" Cramer's writing is characterized by an eagle-eyed search for positivity: "Fuck it. I want to live my life not spend time making legacy boxes of my unfinished one." For the author, this statement is an act of personal catharsis, but her message has an inspirational universality. Some readers may flinch at her bluntness, but for most, her writing will offer revitalizing guidance: "I'm told death is close, it is imperative that I take initiative to go any direction away from stuck." Overall, this keenly observed memoir delicately balances humor and heartache while signaling the importance of each passing moment.
A profoundly moving remembrance that's alternately sad and uplifting.
About the Author
Beth Cramer is an accomplished editor and director of independent films, commercials and music videos. Her award-winning documentary Plan B, Single Women Choosing Motherhood, explores the social picture single motherhood presents and the reason this trend is snowballing among women in their thirties and forties. In 2017 Cramer was diagnosed with stage IV Ovarian Cancer and her memoir, Why Didn't I Notice Her Before?, documents her experience as a mother, wife, sister and daughter through her diagnosis. Today, Cramer lives with her husband and son in the Hudson Valley and spends her time writing and creating. Views: 537
