Synopsis
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author,
Barbara Freethy, takes us back to the beach in an emotional love story
between two best friends who have been separated for a very long time. Alexa
Parker and Braden Elliott fell in love when they were twelve years old.
On a summer day, while searching for sea glass on the beaches of
Washington State, they discovered an unusually shaped blue bottle. The
ever-imaginative Alexa declared it a genie's bottle. Popping the cork,
they were surprised by a rogue wave that sprayed them with a fine, cool
mist. Closing their eyes, they each made a wish ... Before their
love had a chance to grow, life, family and tragedy separated the two
best friends. Now fifteen years later, Alexa returns to Sand Harbor
after her aunt is injured in a mysterious break-in at her antique store.
Braden is also back, but he's not the innocent boy Alexa remembers. His
military service has left him with physical and emotional scars. Can
the sweet love of youth be recaptured by two now cynical souls? Can
solving the mystery of the past bring them to a new future? Or will it
take a wish, maybe two ... Views: 32
Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Originally published as Force of Feeling in 1988. Unleashing her hidden desire A searing passion left Campion crushed by a cruel hand. And since that devastating experience, she has closed out that side of her nature. Now she's being forced to confront it once again. Her literary agent, the shockingly sensual Guy French, declares her historical novels well written—but flat and lifeless. He demands she add passion. So Campion retreats to a remote cottage in Wales hoping inspiration will come. Only she soon discovers Guy will be there too...and his plans of seduction promise to be very inspiring indeed! Views: 32
A warm, witty and wise debut about the ups and downs of life as a TV presenter When Christie Lynch, journalist and single mother of two, appears as a guest on a daytime TV talk show, she could never have imagined that it would lead to a new career. Spotted by hugely successful talent agent, Julia Keen, Christie can't help but be impressed by Julia's charm and stellar client list. And once Julia takes Christie on as a client, Christie's life changes for ever as Julia secures her a high-profile presenting job on a daily chat show. Christie is immediately thrust into the limelight and, despite the intrusion of the paparazzi in her front garden, she starts to enjoy her new-found wealth and fame. But as her career soars to new heights, her home life starts to suffer when she's forced to spend more and more time away from her children. Will Christie find a way to balance her role as a mother with her increasingly demanding job? And can she make it in the cut-throat world of... Views: 32
From the acclaimed author of The Lemonade War comes a new series starring two smart girls determined to liven up their town—one epic prank at a time.Odawahaka has always been too small for Maggie's big scientific ideas. Between her stuck-in-a-rut mom, her grumpy grandpop, and the lifetime supply of sludgy soda in the fridge, it's hard for Maggie to imagine a change. But when Lena moves in with her creative spirit and outrageous perspective, middle school takes off with a bang. Someone starts pulling the kind of pranks that send their rule-loving new principal into an uproar—complete with purple puffs of smoke, parachuting mice, and a scavenger hunt that leads to secret passageways. Suddenly the same-old football games, election for class president, and embarrassing stories feel almost exciting. And for the first time in her life, Maggie begins to wonder if there might be more to Odawahaka than she ever saw... Views: 32
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Al Roker and Dick Lochte's The Talk Show Murders.Professional chef turned amateur sleuth Billy Blessing finds himself in hot water when a brutal killing cancels a TV show--and its host--during its debut.Billy has reluctantly agreed to fly westward and play second banana on a new late-night talk show hosted by comic Desmond O'Day in Los Angeles, a city that brings up bad memories. Twenty years ago, Billy had accused obnoxious chef Roger Charbonnet of murder there. A tricked-up alibi freed Roger, who vowed vengeance--and Billy's arrival in the City of Angels just may give Roger his chance. When a deadly explosion during a TV taping kills more than Desmond's chance at high ratings, Billy is convinced that he was the intended target. With politics, infidelity, and high finance sprinkled in, the case turns out to have more ingredients than Billy could ever have imagined. And when a beautiful female TV... Views: 32
The story of how one of the "most powerful women in women's rights" (Forbes)is paving the way to a world with human dignity for all. However Long the Night is the extraordinary story of one woman's determination to create a movement toward change, and a better future, for millions of girls and women across Africa. Molly Melching grew up in the Midwest but was called to explore the world outside her hometown when she arrived in Senegal in 1974. There, she quickly grew invested in the fate of the Senegalese women she met. Based on her experiences living in a remote African village, she founded Tostan, an organization dedicated to empowering African communities by using democracy and human-rights-based education to promote relationships built upon dignity, equality, and respect. She forever changed her life and the lives of those touched by Tostan.Unlike many Western organizations that have tried to transform various African cultures from the... Views: 32
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Robertson Davies uses his magical touch to weave together the destinies of this remarkable cast of characters, creating a wise and witty portrait of love, murder, and scholarship at a modern university. Views: 32
CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Diana PalmerCome celebrate Christmas in Texas in this classic Long, Tall Texans romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana PalmerCorrigan Hart wasn't the marrying kind, but he wanted Dorie Wayne all the same. The ironhearted rancher would never admit how much the enticing, yet innocent Dorie meant to him—until she left small town Texas for the big city. When a fateful Christmas enounter brings him face-to-face with his long-lost love, will these star-crossed lovers find happiness under the mistletoe? Originally published in 1997. Views: 32
Join New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer in classic Long, Tall Texans: Hank (originally published as Redbird in 1995) and USA Today bestseller Rita Herron's fan-favorite tale of a rancher on a run.HankAfter years of heartache and drama, Hank Shoeman has come to one conclusion...love is nothing more than a nuisance! He has retreated to a secluded Colorado cabin, eager to be away from the pesky outside world...and the hurt that came with it.Instead, Hank is distracted by a beautiful young woman at a nearby ski lodge. So he whisks away lovely Poppy O'Brien, determined to convince her to leave him alone. But what he gets is so much more than he ever bargained for...Ultimate CowboyRancher Brody Bloodworth has spent years blaming himself for his brother's disappearance. If he hadn't snuck off to be with Julie Whitehead, everything would have been different—and he wouldn't have pushed her away. Now Julie is back, an FBI agent with a solid lead on his... Views: 32
