![]() On a downtown sidewalk, Jack Reacher and an unknown woman are abducted in broad daylight by two men - practiced and confident - who stop them at gunpoint and hustle them into the same sedan. DIE TRYING - In a Chicago suburb, a dentist is met in his office parking lot by three men and ordered into the trunk of his Lexus. I had been in town less than half an hour." - From the opening of this searing tale of honor and revenge where Jack Reacher, a former military cop, hunts down his brother's killers. ![]() One revolver and one shotgun ran to the back. They were moving fast and crunched to a stop. I saw the police cruisers pull into the gravel lot. Outside, the rain had stopped but the glass was still pebbled with bright drops. I was in a booth, at a window, reading somebody's abandoned newspaper. KILLING FLOOR - "I was eating eggs and drinking coffee. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Warning: If you're not a fan of dirty talk or dominant alpha males, "Her Web Master" may not be for you, but if you're looking for an erotic romance with an online book boyfriend who will make your toes curl, meet Sophie's mysterious Dom. ![]() He always says, "For every ounce of pleasure, a price must be paid."And I am going to pay. Either way, there is no going back.īecause I want more. If not, everything we've built will come crashing down around us, destroying my dreams in the process. If all goes according to plan, he will intensify the exquisite bond we share by transporting me to that glorious intersection between agony and ecstasy. Instead I surrendered to the world of seduction and submission as he submerged me-body, mind, and soul-into an ocean of eroticism. Emails, texts, and hidden identities, were one thing.īut now, coming face-to-face with the mystery man, the star of my fantasies, both terrifies and completely thrills me. The Daddy’s Girl Collection includes: Daddy Morebucks: Shell go from the streets to the penthouse. My intention was to test the waters, dip my toe in the wading pool. The first three audiobooks of USA Today bestselling author Normandie Alleman’s best-selling Daddy’s Girl series are now available in one volume. I thought I knew what I was getting into, but had no idea how far we would go. An online connection masked by anonymity. ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite his brief foray into jerkhood, Max is incontrovertibly not just a funny guy but a good guy, a fact that his friends-including the girls he's starting to notice-certainly appreciate. ![]() The book conveys with keen perception the revelations that persona can be a choice and that people tend to take us as we offer ourselves it's also sympathetically realistic about the need to calibrate that choice a little in the face of its consequences (Max ends up as an accessory to some pretty jerky behavior, which he regrets). With its comic, self-aware tone (accented with reams of footnotes, hence the titular asterisk) and marginal spot art, Max's narration will be familiar to readers of the Wimpy Kid series, while his experience of camp as a life-changing opportunity recalls Chris Lynch's Extreme Elvin (BCCB 2/99). ![]() "Mad Max," complete with headband, joins a group of other kids there and enjoys the novel taste of daring and independence-until his new friends turn out to be more trouble than even Mad Max is seeking. ![]() Except for the time I decided I didn't want to be a good kid anymore." That time is the summer after Max's seventh grade, when Max and his parents attend a family camp and he decides to reinvent himself as a cooler, older guy. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Perhaps his attraction is borne from a neglect that he suffered earlier in life. James takes a young wife-too young even for her own parents approval-and then Materia develops a suspicion of James that his attraction for her was not an isolated event, and that perhaps, James will develop sexual attractions toward her daughters. But these indiscretions are not meaningless-they are both attached to James Piper's difficult past and his inability to adjust to life, a disability that becomes exacerbated by the difficulties of the World War. Perhaps its most obvious feature is the inclusion of sexually devious behavior, focusing special attention on the perplexing problems of pedophilia and incest. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() Cynthia has been topping her up all night. ![]() ![]() ***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected copy proof***Īnne can feel the acid churning in her stomach and creeping up her throat her head is swimming. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family-a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. But the truth is a much more complicated story. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” -Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of XĪ domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors-a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives.Īnne and Marco Conti seem to have it all-a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. “I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. “Provocative and shocking.” -Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her ![]() “The twists come as fast you can turn the pages. Shari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now! ![]() ![]() ![]() The story reverses the ""princess and dragon"" folklore stereotype and celebrates feisty females everywhere, making it a firm favourite with female readers of all ages, as well as women's groups, teachers and librarians. The New York Times called it ""one of the best children's books ever written"" and it has appeared countless times on ""best books"" lists. Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processesįirst published in 1980 and with over four million copies in print, The Paper Bag Princess (the story of a resourceful princess and her useless prince) has captured the hearts of readers young and old all around the world. The Paper Bag Princess hardly needs an introduction. Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary subjects A modern classic with revised text in a fun new format for young children. Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2023. ![]() Hong Kong Golden Dragon Books 2022-2023. ![]() ![]() She’s also getting better at dealing with Frankie, the somewhat temperamental gangster ghost tethered to her property who allows her to access the ghostly plane with his powers. She’s really interested in getting closure and finding out what happens, especially when someone who hired her ends up dead. Verity is really starting to settle into her role conversing with spirits and she’s gaining confidence in dealing with them and also I think, in the direction she wants to take this. ![]() One of my favourite recent discoveries, this series is funny and feel-good and the perfect thing after a few books that I just haven’t clicked with. The bad thing is, the ghosts are now whispering about the end of a certain ghost hunter. Good thing she has the handsome deputy sheriff Ellis Wydell on hand, as well as her ghostly sidekick Frankie. And when Verity stumbles upon a fresh body, she’s going to need the long-dead citizens of Sugarland to help her solve the crime. Verity’s new client needs her to go in undercover and investigate strange happenings at the group’s historic headquarters.īut while spirits are whispering hints of murder, the socialites are more focused on Verity’s 1978, avocado-green Cadillac. Which is why she’s surprised as anyone when the new head of the Sugarland social set invites her to join the “it” girls. Southern girl Verity Long is about as high society as her pet skunk. Sweet Tea And Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #5)Ĭopy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalleyīlurb : ![]() ![]() ![]() I want to take a look at exactly how that dynamic works in an early passage from the novel. The directness of their speech betokens emotional honesty rather than narrative simplicity, and allows the couple to maintain the importance of truthfulness while working through their misunderstandings. What draws me in to how Regan and Colt are written is that they are both very direct speakers, yet right below the surface of their words are complex negotiations for conversational – and relationship – power. And despite his family’s disapproval and an unseen enemy, he’ll risk all to make this match a real union of body and soul.Ĭover image, description, and buy links from the author’s website. The thought of having a bold, forthright woman like Regan in his life-and in his arms-begins to inspire a new dream. ![]() Still, few women would brave the wilds of Wyoming Territory for an uncertain future with a widower and his child. ![]() Regan’s far from the docile bride Colton was expecting. Yet Regan is drawn to the unmistakable desire in his gaze. Colton, who buried his heart along with his first wife, insists he only wants someone to care for his daughter. Colton Lee in the shoulder is an honest error, but soon Regan wonders if her entire plan to marry a man she’s never met is a mistake. What kind of mail-order bride greets her intended with a bullet instead of a kiss? One like Regan Carmichael-an independent spirit equally at home in denims and dresses. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The lack of privacy and always exposing their true feelings to each other has also brought the colony to shambled ruins twenty years later. And in much the same way, their thoughts poison the environment around them and endangered their survival. This affliction, called Noise, turns men's thoughts into aurally visible puffs of translucent smoke with a mesmerizing, luminescent glow that hovers in the air, resembling crude oil floating in water. Such is the unfortunate case for Doug Liman's Chaos Walking, an adaptation of Patrick Ness's The Knife of Never Letting Go, which follows early settlers of an Earth-like planet challenged by a condition that afflicts only the male species of the planet's inhabitants. It's always disappointing when an otherwise good, respectable filmmaker mangles a terrifically intriguing premise and manages only to deliver yet another tediously trite YA adaptation. ![]() ![]() ![]() Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself.ĭebut author Joanna McClintic and Pura Belpre Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions - and of all-inclusive love. Request Free Books Donate to Provide Book Bundles to Classrooms. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the parade with the newest member of the family. Twas the Night Before Pride / La víspera de Orgullo by Joanna McClintick. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpr Awardwinning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositionsand of all-inclusive love. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. Pride's a day that means "Together, we are strong!"This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion - and to the joys of anticipation - is also a comprehensive history. A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective - honouring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. ![]() |