Download or read book Bubbles Betrothed written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Onyx. This book was released on 2006 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zany supersleuth Bubbles Yablonsky becomes the target for a romance-obsessed detective, a Polish Mafioso, and a foot fetishist on the lam, all who want to get their hands on her notes from her interview with a murder suspect, who died in mid-interview.

Download or read book Bubbles All the Way written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wise-cracking, big-haired reporter Bubbles Yablonsky, while dealing with her boyfriend, her persistent ex-husband, and a mysterious Santa Claus, must prove that Sandy, the owner of the House of Beauty, did not kill Debbie Shatsky, who met her demise at the hands of hair glue. Original.

Download or read book Betrothed written by Valeriana Bandeh and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betrothed- The Gambia Story captures the life of a young woman who flees her country to avoid an arranged marriage. Set amidst a backdrop of the Harmattan winds of Banjul, the silver skyline of Baltimore and the scintillating waters of the Caribbean, Serrah Jallow seeks a new life- a culture, a career, a love. By chance or perhaps by fate, she discovers Sonny Felipe, a man shrouded in mystery, but willing to unveil her every defense erected from past guilt, disappointment and divorce. Secret after secret is revealed as Serrah Jallow struggles to make her way back finally- to love. ...

Download or read book Kindred Spirits written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After one fateful PTA meeting, four young mothers—Lynne, Mary Kay, Beth, and Carol—discovered they had more in common than they ever thought possible. Meeting once a month, the women would share laughs and secrets, toasting to their blossoming friendship with the clink of their sacred martini glasses. Two years later, when Lynne passes away suddenly, she leaves behind one simple request: that her old friends sort through her belongings. The women reunite to rummage through her closets, and buried deep within Lynne’s lingerie drawer, they find an envelope addressed to their little society… Inside is a letter that reveals Lynn’s shocking secret and last wish, sending the women on a life-changing journey that will reveal to them that nothing is more powerful than the will of a true girlfriend—and a good, strong martini.

Download or read book The Cinderella Pact written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon to be a Lifetime movie called "Lying to be Perfect" When Nola Devlin is turned down for her dream job because she's overweight, she decides to become thin-or, at least, pretend to be. The alter ego she creates-the thin, British, hip, and did we mention thin Belinda Apple-is a smashing success who is offered movie proposals, national television appearances and even dates...though no one's met her in person, of course. Then Nola takes Belinda a bit too far, and is forced to join "The Cinderella Pact" and drop the pounds. As the weight comes off, however, Nola's problems begin to mount. Watch a Video

Download or read book Sweet Love written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-06-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delicious novel about the power of love-and dessert-by the national bestselling author. Betty Mueller believed she did right by secretly ending her daughter Julie's relationship with Michael Slayton, a wild, older neighborhood heartthrob. Twenty years later, Betty has come to realize her mistake. Workaholic Julie is now the single mom of a teenager-and Michael, the one man who could make her happy, has been out of her life for the past two decades. Determined to make amends, Betty schemes to reunite the couple in a dessert class. And with the love of her mother and daughter, her own determination, and lots of chocolate, Julie's chance for romance is all the higher...

Download or read book The Six Tasks of the Miserable Poke written by Heather Bravery and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOK DESCRIPTION ON THE SIX TASKS OF THE MISERABLE POKE BY HEATHER BRAVERY The story begins with two young royals Prince Poke and Princess Misery who have been betrothed since birth. Prince Poke is a pampered and very spoiled mommys boy who is used to getting his own way and when this does not happen he throws tantrums and screams and cries. His favorite friend is his teddy bear. Princess Misery on the other hand is a feisty young lass who longs for adventure and is known to speak her mind on every occasion, she knows little fear and is practiced in sword fighting. The parents of the two young people are about to announce their engagement, when an evil Wizard appears to prevent this happening. Wizard Lostmywand is determined to have both the princess and the kingdom and when Princess Misery defies him; he sets both youngsters a task. They are to go out into the world and find him six items he needs for a major spell to be performed at the next Wizards convention. These items are the Golden Egg from the Faraway bird who lives in Eggnog. The tooth from Mischief the fierce Dragon of Toofytown. Kelpberries from the Sea Monsters, Blue Lizard from the witch Damnimgood, the spit from the Grannybug and finally the eye of Newt (but then everyone knows that Newts are extinct). Along the way they meet the friendly Lukan the Leprechaun and Wizziboo a rather forgetful wizard, both of whom come to their aid. The four soon become fast friends and experience many wonderful adventures whilst trying to fulfill the tasks. On the other hand there is a young and handsome prince named Sebastian who is on a quest to become a man in order to take the throne from his father. He meets some incredible characters like Elkhorn King of the Pixies and the beautiful Mystique Queen of the Fairies and assists them in taking down their arch rivals Marko the Malicious and Villainous Vile his henchman. Sebastian has to face many challenges but also learns some vital lessons about patience and tolerance. The two groups meet up at the National Music Festival at Splishyden Cove and Sebastian and Misery become friends. Prince Poke meets a young lady named Bubbles, who is really Sebastians long lost sister, although her true identity is only revealed at the end. These six people continue on the quest for the remaining items required and meet up with Wizard Smartass and his strange family. Finally they all return to the castle to hand over the required items to Wizard Lostmywand only to find that he has taken over the entire kingdom and is intent on ruling forever. A magic battle ensues involving Wizziboo, Witch Damnimgood and Wizard Lostmywand. Finally the kingdom is returned to its rightful owners and there is a reunion with Sebastian, his parents and Bubbles his long lost sister. A double wedding takes place and everyone is delighted with the outcome. Although the two young couples are now thinking of taking a further holiday in a new strange land they have heard of called Mughaland.

Download or read book Shop Till You Drop written by Elaine Viets and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-05-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once on the fast track to success, Helen Hawthorne is now going nowhere fast. She traded in her chic life for a shabby one. And now she's on the fun, jumping from city to city and dead-end job to dead-end job, trying to stay one step ahead of her past... After two weeks as the new salesclerk at Juliana's, Fort Lauderdale's ultra-exclusive clothing boutique, Helen still feels out of fashion. And since the only crime likely to be committed around here is being old-or worse, looking old-Helen figures she is safe. Until she discovers the manager has been embezzling money and selling designer drugs along with the designer clothes. Add murder to the mix-and Helen's dead-end job is downright deadly.

Download or read book Mum s the Word written by Kate Collins and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby Knight is the proud owner of her hometown flower shop, but a new low-cost competitor is killing her profits-and a black SUV just rammed her vintage Corvette in a hit-and-run. She's determined to track down the driver, but when the trail turns deadly, the next flower arrangement might be for her own funeral.

Download or read book Great Women Mystery Writers written by Elizabeth A. Blakesley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-11-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysteries are among the most popular books today, and women continue to be among the most creative and widely read mystery writers. This book includes alphabetically arranged entries on 90 women mystery writers. Many of the writers discussed were not even writing when the first edition of this book was published in 1994, while others have written numerous works since then. Writers were selected based on their status as award winners, their commercial success, and their critical acclaim. Each entry provides biographical information, a discussion of major works and themes, and primary and secondary bibliographies. The volume closes with appendices and a selected, general bibliography. Public library patrons will value this guide to their favorite authors, while students will turn to it when writing reports.

Download or read book The Penny Pinchers Club written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-02 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in suburban New Jersey, Kat has a pretty serious retail habit. Now it looks like her husband Griff is having an affair...and setting up a secret bank account in preparation for a divorce. Suspecting her spending habits may be driving him away, Kat's determined to save her marriage by saving some money. But when her rich ex-fiancé turns up with a tempting bargain, she'll have to decide whether love conquers mall...

Download or read book The Sleeping Beauty Proposal written by Sarah Strohmeyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wickedly funny fairytale for modern women from the 'laugh-out-loud funny' (Washington Post Book World) author of The Cinderella Pact. Genie's commitment-phobic boyfriend is finally proposing-on national television. To the woman he's been seeing on the side. It's a major wake-up call for a girl who's hit the snooze button on her life a few too many times. With no names mentioned on the broadcast, Genie finds herself flooded with presents and congratulations. It's up to her to explain the mistake, but sometimes waking up is hard to do. When her parents start planning the reception, she can't help enjoying herself. Why call off the so-called engagement just yet? It's fun to play princess. But unless a prince shows up-and soon-this dream could start getting weird.

Download or read book Crime Writers written by Elizabeth Haynes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable resource provides information about and sources for researching 50 of the top crime genre writers, including websites and other online resources. Crime Writers: A Research Guide is an easy-to-use launch pad for learning more about crime fiction authors, including those who write traditional mystery novels, suspense novels, and thrillers with crime elements. Emphasizing the best and most popular writers, the book covers approximately 50 contemporary authors, plus a few classics like Agatha Christie. Each entry provides a brief quotation that gives some indication of writing style; a biographical sketch; lists of major works and awards; and research sources, including websites, biographies, criticism, and research guides. There are also read-alikes for selected authors. Of special note is the inclusion of websites and other online resources, such as blogs and social networking sites, which are often overlooked in author-reference sources. The book also provides an overview of the genre and subgenres, a timeline, and a comprehensive bibliography. An ideal resource for genre studies and literature classes, this guide will also be invaluable to readers' advisors, book club leaders, students, and genre fans.

Download or read book Sequels written by Janet G. Husband and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.

Download or read book Killer Hair written by Ellen Byerrum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Crimes of Fashion" columnist Lacey Smithsonian delves into her latest mystery when hot new stylist Angie Woods supposedly commits suicide, but Lacey believes otherwise and teams up with a gorgeous ex-cop to find the truth, an investigation that leads her to a congressional staffer. Original.

Download or read book Alice Betrothed written by Devon Royal and published by Novelty Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-19 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ♥ A runaway bride-to-be ♥ A daring disguise ♥ A plethora of Royal palaces ♥ A close-knit, meddling family ♥ A captivating romance! From Devon Royal with her mom, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal, comes her first novel featuring the Tudor origins of their beloved “outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing” Chase family! As a ward of the king, Lady Alice Hawthorne was reared in Henry VIII’s royal court, a world of riches, pageantry, and bloodthirsty political factions. Her upbringing has made her an expert in staying out of trouble…until she reaches marriageable age. Now an abominable betrothal throws her future into chaos and starts a chain of events that leaves her abandoned, out in the cold, and at the mercy of—well, the rather gallant and good-looking Adam Chase… As a newly minted earl, Adam already staggers beneath the weight of his responsibilities, which include his own impending marriage, a failing estate, and the charge of four bickering younger sisters. But a gentleman cannot ignore a lady in distress (especially a pretty one), so when he crosses paths with Alice, he takes in the secretive stranger. Too bad her secrets connect her to a treasonous plot involving the princess Elizabeth, and now Adam’s whole family will be implicated. At least getting thrown in prison will save him the trouble of being betrothed to one woman while he’s falling for another… BOOK DETAILS A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers! Series: Chase Family Series Style: Humorous historical romance for all ages Length: A full-length novel (90,000 words / about 360 standard printed book pages) Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway Sweet Read: No offensive language or explicit content REVIEWS “Philippa Gregory meets Runaway Bride! Devon Royal is a fresh new voice in historical romance.” —Glynnis Campbell, USA Today bestselling author “Alice Betrothed is the perfect blend of adventure and romance, wrapped up in a fascinating historical setting. I loved it!” —Colleen Gleason, New York Times bestselling author CONNECTING BOOKS While Alice Betrothed can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. Should you wish to read the Chase family books in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family Series When an Earl Meets a Girl How to Undress a Marquess If You Dared to Love a Laird A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride Never Doubt a Viscount The Scandal of Lord Randal A Gentleman’s Plot to Tie the Knot A Secret Christmas A Chase Family Christmas Chase Family Series: The Regency Tempt Me at Midnight Tempting Juliana The Art of Temptation ABOUT THE AUTHOR DEVON ROYAL writes humorous historical romance with her mother, New York Times bestselling author LAUREN ROYAL. After attending film school, Devon wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in media production before turning her focus to fiction. She lives with her family in Southern California, where she enjoys watching too much TV, drinking just the right amount of wine, and embracing the fact that we all inevitably become our parents. CONNECT WITH DEVON & LAUREN • Want great free and 99¢ books sent to your inbox on select Fridays? Sign up for Devon & Lauren’s newsletter at: http://royall.ink/Newsletter • Become an honorary Chase cousin (and get a FREE historical cookbook)! Join Devon & Lauren’s Chase Family Readers Group on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/ChaseFamilyReaders • To learn about the real people and places in Devon & Lauren's books, enter a contest to win jewelry, and see the ever-growing branches of the Chase Family Tree, visit their website at: DevonAndLaurenRoyal.com

Download or read book Redgauntlet The betrothed The talisman written by Sir Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: