Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho MarxOutside of a Dog is the captivating account of twenty-five books drawn from the fields of literature, psychology and philosophy, and a memoir of a reading self.Tracing the formative role books have played in his life, Rick Gekoski trains the same ironic and analytic eye on these books and their authors as he does on himself. The result is unique: a sustained, witty book dedicated to the proposition that we are what we read. Outside of A Dog might be described as an intellectual bibliomemoir, except that the author regards the noun 'intellectual' as a term of abuse.Gekoski's twenty-five include: Dr. Seuss, Horton Hatches the Egg; Magnus Hirschfeld Sexual Anomalies and Perversions; Allen Ginsberg, Howl; J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye; T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land; Descartes,... Views: 61
A pretend wedding gives eight-year-old KodyAnne the assurance that even the Orphan Train cannot separate her from Michael forever. Their love transcends time until her father, a banker, and a sheriff change their lives.With her father dead and her brother a wanted man, KodyAnne brings her younger sister to Willow Springs where she discovers Michael is the pastor of the only church. She has never stopped loving him, but is convinced he doesn’t care the same for her and determines she will not allow him to give up his freedom for her a second time. She must get possession of her family’s lockbox, but the bank won’t give it to her. She has two choices, wait for the court system she believes is corrupt to get it for her or enter the bank after hours and take it. She decides there is only one choice.Michael, the local minister, has loved KodyAnne since before they rode the Orphan Train together years ago. He feels manipulated by her father’s deathbed request that he marry her, but sets his feelings aside only to have her reject his proposal. Now, he’s determined to change her mind, but outlaws threaten her family, and a treasure hunt threatens the very basis of their relationship until Michael wonders if their love is strong enough to endure.About the AuthorMildred Colvin is an award-winning author of twenty romance novels in both historical and contemporary themes, two compilations, and one audio book. Mildred is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and is active in two critique groups. To keep up with her writings and activities, visit her at http://infinitecharacters.com. Views: 61
How many girls can say their first kiss was with a prince in the British royal family? I was fourteen and he was sixteen, and yes, it was magical. But that kiss didn't exactly change my life. To tell you the truth, I didn't even think about it-or Nicky Windsor-for the next ten years . . . until fate, in the guise of my grandparents, brought us back together again. Now everything has spun out of control. I'm ducking reporters and photographers when I try to leave home. My friends act as if I'm someone they don't know anymore. The whole world seems to be watching me, wanting to see some kind of modern Cinderella story. But trust me, I'm no man's princess. I'm more comfortable in tennis shoes than in a tiara, more likely to rock a bucket than a ball gown, and more liable to fall on my face than to pull off a graceful wave. The only thing that keeps me from running away and hiding is Nicky. He's all I've ever wanted in a man: hot, hunky and... Views: 61
In this globetrotting adventure story, the villain Amir is very much the driving force that defines the narrative. Tess is a strong heroine who must deal with a fascinating and complicated man who is obsessed with her. Views: 61
A surprise Bonus Story for fans of Ultimate Sin, Viktor, Twenty-One, and Stalker by NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Clarissa Wild! A return to the dark side …Four stories intertwined by fate. There is nothing these men and women won’t do for the love they fought so hard to keep. Three years have passed since their worlds collided, but their stories have yet to end. As Daniel and Ava learn to cope with their new reality, they decide to take the ultimate step toward freedom, but it’s not without cost. For Angel and Sky, returning to the place where they met isn’t without regrets. As Viktor and Alexis discover an old friend has disappeared, they uncover something they weren’t prepared for. And while Phoenix and Vanessa are blissfully unaware of what’s about to go down, at least one person will always have their back … An old friend no one saw coming. This is a novella. It’s NOT a standalone. It’s recommended to read the following books first: Stalker, Twenty-One, Ultimate Sin, and Viktor. Make sure to also check out Mr. X, the book that started it all! ** Views: 61
First young love gets sidetracked by dreams that take them on two different journeys, but an unknown bond brings them back together again. Devi Porter an up-and-coming tattoo artist in Dallas is trying to live her life as best as possible, but never able to forget the love she had with Seth. Seth a bassist for the popular band My Misery Muse is struggling with his fellow band members with the lifestyle that he now lives. The band decides to go home to Dallas to work on their latest album as well as to work out their problems out from under the glare of the media. Seth and Devi meet up again and both realize they have a lot to work out between themselves as well. As they get reacquainted life and obstacles are thrown at them at them at every turn are they able to overcome them to become the family neither really had. Views: 61
A married couple on the verge of splitting up find their attraction to each other renewed with a scorching encounter in the back of the bar where anyone could be watching. Views: 61
Danielle Steel's dazzling new novel invites readers into the ultra-glamorous
world of a five-star New York hotel, and brings to vivid life the man who builds
it as his dream, the girl who grows up in its loving embrace, and the colorful
guests and staff who make its magic complete. HOTEL
VENDÔMEThe hotel was old, run-down. But to Swiss-born Hugues
Martin, a young, ambitious hotelier trained in the most illustrious European
traditions, it is a rough diamond, tucked away on a quiet, perfectly situated
Manhattan street. After begging and borrowing every penny he can scrape
together, Hugues purchases the building - and transforms it into one of the
world's finest luxury hotels.Under Hugues's tireless, exacting
supervision, the Hotel Vendôme is soon renowned for its elegance, its
efficiency, its unparalleled service and discretion - the ideal New York refuge
for the rich and famous, as well as a perfect home for Hugues's beautiful young
wife and their daughter. But when his wife runs off with a notorious rock star,
Hugues is suddenly a single parent to four-year-old Heloise - who will grow up
happily regardless, amid a fascinating milieu of celebrities, socialites,
politicians, world travelers, and the countless hotel employees who all adore
her.As the years pass, Hugues and the hotel are the center of Heloise's
life, a universe of unexpected mysteries and pleasures, crises and celebrations
that make every day magical. She longs to follow in her father's footsteps and
one day run the Vendôme with him. New challenges mark her way: an unexpected
romance for Hugues and her own journey to hotel school in Switzerland. The
lessons she has learned at her father's side, in their exciting
upstairs/downstairs world, will carry her through it all, as they illuminate a
story no reader will forget.Welcome to the Hotel Vendôme. Views: 61
Lucy knows that kissing Tom Lemmings behind the ball shed will make her a legend. But she doesn't count on that quick clap of lips propelling her from coolest to lamest fourth grader overnight. Suddenly Lucy finds herself trapped in Dorkdom, where a diamond ring turns your finger green, where the boy you kiss hates you three days later, where your best friend laughs as you cry, where parents seem to stop liking you, and where baby sisters are born different.Now Lucy has a choice: she can be like her former best friend Becky, who would do anything to claim her seat at the cool table in the cafeteria, or Lucy can pull up a chair among the solo eaters—also known as the dorks. Still unsure, Lucy partners with super quiet Sam Righter on a research project about wolves. Lucy connects her own school hierarchy with what she learns about animal pack life—where some wolves pin down weaker ones just because they can, and others risk everything to fight their given place in... Views: 61
From boardroom to bedroom... Jamie Witmer recognizes a good thing when she sees it, whether it's the elegant buildings she helps design, or her effortless working relationship with her partner, Weston Archer. But being the second-place team at their Boston firm isn't enough to get Jamie and Wes invited to the couples-only bonding retreats with a potential new client. So, Jamie has an idea—she and Wes will become married friends with (company) benefits... Wes has always thought of Jamie as a great friend and better business partner, but her crazy plan—and their co-workers' easy acceptance of the change in their relationship—has him questioning what he thought he knew. Fake marriage leads to close contact. Contact leads to temptation. And when they finally act on all that heat, the passion is more intense than even Wes could have imagined... They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But now that their friendship is... Views: 61
When Jordan moves in with his friend’s cousin, he thinks things will be easy. Yeah, screw that. The woman is a pain in his ass from the start, giving him whiplash with her hot and cold act. Still, Jordan can’t help wanting Alix—even if he does spend half the time trying to decide if he wants to kiss her senseless or choke her. For Alix, men are worthless jerks. She’s made a vow to steer clear of relationships, but the moment Jordan pushes his way into her life, her vow is shot all to hell. Every attempt at avoiding the cocky bastard ends in tangled sheets and Alix wanting to kill the man. But she wants him, more than she cares to admit. Will this jaded couple give into their feelings? After all, it's Just Love, Not a Time bomb. Views: 61
