Download or read book Not Drunk Enough written by Tess Stone and published by Oni Press. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Logan is a repairman in the wrong place at the wrong time—which is a creepy corporate lab in the middle of the goddamn night. After fighting off a freaky creature, he joins forces with three other poor souls trapped inside the building. Who are they? What are they doing here? What the hell is going on? And will any of them get out alive? The first in a brand new series from the mind of Tessa Stone (Hanna Is Not a Boy's Name, Buzz!)!

Download or read book Quitter written by Erica C. Barnett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Barnett's prose style is brassy and cleareyed, with echoes of Anne Lamott." --Beth Macy, The New York Times Book Review "Emotionally devastating and self-aware, this cautionary tale about substance abuse is a worthy heir to Cat Marnell's How to Murder Your Life." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A startlingly frank memoir of one woman's struggles with alcoholism and recovery, with essential new insights into addiction and treatment Erica C. Barnett had her first sip of alcohol when she was thirteen, and she quickly developed a taste for drinking to oblivion with her friends. In her late twenties, her addiction became inescapable. Volatile relationships, blackouts, and unsuccessful stints in detox defined her life, with the vodka bottles she hid throughout her apartment and offices acting as both her tormentors and closest friends. By the time she was in her late thirties, Erica Barnett had run the gauntlet of alcoholism. She had recovered and relapsed time and again, but after each new program or detox center would find herself far from rehabilitated. "Rock bottom," Barnett writes, "is a lie." It is always possible, she learned, to go lower than your lowest point. She found that the terms other alcoholics used to describe the trajectory of their addiction--"rock bottom" and "moment of clarity"--and the mottos touted by Alcoholics Anonymous, such as "let go and let God" and "you're only as sick as your secrets"--didn't correspond to her experience and could actually be detrimental. With remarkably brave and vulnerable writing, Barnett expands on her personal story to confront the dire state of addiction in America, the rise of alcoholism in American women in the last century, and the lack of rehabilitation options available to addicts. At a time when opioid addiction is a national epidemic and one in twelve Americans suffers from alcohol abuse disorder, Quitter is essential reading for our age and an ultimately hopeful story of Barnett's own hard-fought path to sobriety.

Download or read book Definitely Not Drunk written by Daniel Hickman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notebook/Journal 120 Pages Lined 6x9 Inches Softcover This Definitely Not Drunk is ideal for people who don't quickly get drunk even after drinking a lot of alcohol. This journal is a great present for sommeliers and bartenders who serve beverages on bars and clubs. An ideal notebook design for everyone who can tolerate drinking a lot of alcohol and not get drunk. The perfect journal to bring on National Drinking Days.

Download or read book Tell No Lies written by E.R. Whyte and published by Whyte House Publications. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small town secrets and missing women lead Shiloh to a surprising love, but a monster in the shadows presents an uncertain future for them both. Tick. Tock. Since my return to sleepy Lucy Falls, time has been hurtling toward a conclusion I'm afraid to reach. And as I give way to the romantic distraction my brother’s best friend–and worse still, my student–offers, more seconds slip by that I can’t afford to waste. But is a forbidden romance really the worst of my troubles? When I misstep and let Gunner get too close, my stalker leaves my reputation in shreds, my future in shambles, and the man I'm falling for in a crush of metal at the bottom of a cliff. And he’s nowhere near finished. Now with every chilling message I receive, and another woman gone missing, I can’t help but wonder whether the only way to save them…the only way to win his game of obsession…is to lose, and become his next victim myself. Fans of Devney Perry, Nicole Fox, and Kennedy Mitchell will enjoy the small town romantic suspense series of Lucy Falls. Scroll up and one click to read the exciting conclusion to Shiloh and Gunner’s story now! WARNING: Tell No Lies is the second installment in a duology featuring stalking, stripping, and even some serial killing. This student/teacher age gap romance contains steamy content and is intended for a mature audience. Read its predecessor, Speak No Secrets, first for the full story!

Download or read book The Last Hurrah written by Edwin O'Connor and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A corrupt mayor runs his final campaign in this “remarkably intelligent, informed, well-conceived, and highly readable” classic novel (Chicago Tribune). “We’re living in a sensitive age, Cuke, and I’m not altogether sure you’re fully attuned to it.” So says Irish-American politician Frank Skeffington—a cynical, corrupt 1950s mayor, and also an old-school gentleman who looks after the constituents of his New England city and enjoys their unwavering loyalty in return. But in our age of dynasties, mercurial social sensitivities, and politicians making love to the camera, Skeffington might as well be talking to us. Not quite a roman á clef of notorious Boston mayor James Michael Curley, The Last Hurrah tells the story of Skeffington’s final campaign as witnessed through the eyes of his nephew, who learns a great deal about politics as he follows his uncle to fundraisers, wakes, and into smoke-filled rooms, ultimately coming—almost against his will—to admire the man. Adapted into a 1958 film starring Spencer Tracy and directed by John Ford (and which Curley tried to keep from being made), Edwin O’Connor’s opus reveals politics as it really is, and big cities as they really were. An expansive, humorous novel offering deep insight into the Irish-American experience and the ever-changing nature of the political machine, The Last Hurrah reveals political truths still true today: what the cameras capture is just the smiling face of the sometimes sordid business of giving the people what they want. Praise for The Last Hurrah “The best novel about American politics and the best novel about Irish-Americans I have ever read.” —New York Times “A splendid inside job on big city politics. It establishes O’Connor as one of our most gifted interpreters of American life.” —Chicago Tribune “In today’s soulless, prefabricated, follow-the-polling-data political environment, The Last Hurrah is a reminder of where we came from and how we got here. . . . O’Connor’s marking of the end of an era is still relevant, prescient in its gloomy foretelling of cultural change. . . . The Last Hurrah is the rich story of personality- and class-driven politics, now footnotes in contemporary culture.” —Boston Globe

Download or read book FATED written by Tera Clausen and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through this autobiographical piece of writing, the author takes the reader back into childhood to remind them all how lonely being a child can be, and how hard it is to grow up. As a girl, Tera had to live through the adversity of divorce, sexual exploitation, an abusive step father, and then as she became older she continued the pattern through horrible relationships. As she became an adult she started to keep secrets of her own and live a life that she didn’t want her family a part of. Come with her down the downward spiral as she tries to make sense of life, and stop the world wind that seems to rule her actions.

Download or read book Margaritas in Mexico written by Jennifer Skully and published by Redwood Valley Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What readers are saying about the Once Again Later in Life Series! “Each story delivers a sigh-worthy love story and shows age doesn’t matter when it comes to the heart!” 5 stars “Sigh! I really hope some day to have this kind of passion/adventure!” 5 stars Can a holiday fling lead to a love that lasts forever? Greer Gibson was all packed for her luxury vacation in Mexico with a handsome lover by her side and dreams of sipping margaritas on the beach with a beautiful sunset view. But when her boyfriend dumps her the day before their departure, Greer packs her broken heart and decides to get some sun anyway. When she arrives at the enchanting resort, her heartache becomes the backdrop to a serendipitous encounter with the Adamo family, who are celebrating the 90th birthday of their vivacious matriarch. Drawn into their fold, Greer finds herself immersed in their warmth and love, their laughter and joy. And her undeniable attraction to Dean Adamo. As sparks fly between them and their chemistry sizzles under the tropical sun, the connection Dean shares with Greer ignites desires he thought long extinguished. But Dean is a man scarred by divorce and ruled by the demands of his career, and he’s vowed never to repeat the mistakes of his past. All he can offer Greer is a week of passion she’ll never forget. But even as Greer surrenders to the intoxicating allure of a fleeting vacation romance, she has to ask herself if one week will be enough. Maybe they both need far more. Can Greer and Dean look beyond their past hurts to open themselves to the possibility of new love? Escape to breathtaking beaches and stunning sunsets in this later in life, second chance, holiday romance. All books in the Once Again series are stand-alone stories. No cliffhangers! Once Again Series Dreaming of Provence Wishing in Rome Dancing in Ireland Under the Northern Lights Stargazing on the Orient Express Memories of Santorini Siesta in Spain Top Down to California Cruising on the Danube

Download or read book Heaven written by Kimberly Cain and published by Hi-Phi Enterprises. This book was released on 2010 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Trials of Allura written by Dina El Shammaa and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alluras life is a testament to the strength and resilience of educated Middle-Eastern women in the modern age, who are railing against a life that makes little sense, with all its twists and turns. A tower of courage and energy, her enthusiasm to challenge lifes obstacles and temptations reflects some of the mind-blowing hardships various women face. Bound by passion, linked by need, Allura offers readers a better understanding of life in a cross-cultural environment, where women are wrongly perceived by the outside world as spoilt, reclusive, and vulnerable. Social constraints, family upheavals, and unexpected tragedies force Allura to stand on her two feet at a young age and make life-changing decisions, which is when her whole world begins to unravel. Join Allura on her extraordinary journey of highs and lows, humorous encounters, and fateful experiences, which transform her from a shy and sheltered teenager to a courageous, resolute, fiery, and tempestuous woman.

Download or read book Truly Wanted written by J.J. Hale and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a chaotic childhood in a long line of foster homes, Sam McKenna found her version of serenity in her friendship with Brooke Fields. When tragedy forces Brooke to become a single mother, Sam is there for her. Sam ignores the crush she’s had on Brooke since college. Their relationship is too precious to risk. After the loss of her husband, Brooke finally dips her toes back into the dating world only to have each encounter end in disaster. If it wasn’t for Sam by her side picking her back up, she might give up on ever finding love again. After a night of unexpected passion when Brooke and Sam cross the line of friendship, Brooke can’t help but yearn for more with Sam. A chance encounter leads Brooke and Sam on a journey to Sam’s birth family, uncovering the ghosts of Sam’s past and revealing wounds that threaten the friendship both once believed to be indestructible, and any chance for something more.

Download or read book Chasing Red written by Isabelle Ronin and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chosen as one of Goodreads' 21 Big Books of Fall They said she was going to be my ruin... Then let her ruin me. I've always gotten what I want. I'm a star on the basketball court and I've lived my life with the certainty that if it's within my reach, it can be mine. Until I met her. My siren in red. She is my future, but she doesn't know it yet. If only she didn't have so many secrets... If only her past wasn't shrouded in shadow... If only she wasn't so determined to push me away... But there is finally something—someone—I want, and I will chase her to the ends of the earth to win her heart. Even if it means giving up everything. See what over 130 million readers are swooning about Praise for Wattpad sensation Isabelle Ronin's Chasing Red: "Chasing Red is a perfectly sweet romance, with just the right amount of spice."—Foreword Reviews "Readers will be chomping at the bit while waiting for the next installment!"—RT Book Reviews "Readers will swoon over Caleb."—Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The First Annual Grand Prairie Rabbit Festival written by Ken Wheaton and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Grand Prairie, Louisiana--land of confounding accents, hard-drinking senior citizens, and charming sinners--brought to hilarious life in a bracing, heartfelt debut novel simmering with Cajun spice... Father Steve Sibille has come home to the bayou to take charge of St. Pete's church. Among his challenges are teenybopper altar girls, insomnia-curing confessions, and alarmingly alluring congregant Vicky Carrier. Then there's Miss Rita, an irrepressible centenarian with a taste for whiskey, cracklins, and sticking her nose in other people's business. When an outsider threatens to poach Father Steve's flock, Miss Rita suggests he fight back by staging an event that will keep St. Pete's parishioners loyal forever. As The First Annual Grand Prairie Rabbit Festival draws near, help comes from the strangest places. And while the road to the festival may be paved with good intentions--not to mention bake sales, an elephant, and the most bizarre cook-out ever--where it will lead is anyone's guess...

Download or read book RYAN S RULES written by Alison Kelly and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking all the rules Since Ryan Talbot had become Kirrily's self-appointed guardian, he'd been determined to make her live life by his rules: Rule 1: Never date any man Ryan wouldn't approve of. Rule 2:Find a respectable job and don't wear too much makeup—or dresses above the knee! Kerrily had always rebelled and enjoyed shocking him. Until she had to share his home. Suddenly she was in danger of wanting to seduce a man Ryan definitely wouldn't approve of—himself!

Download or read book Four Fingers And Fifteen Nails written by Amardeep S. Dahiya and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four Fingers and Fifteen Nails is a collection of seventeen stories that provides a vivid portrait of the various elements and importance of chance in life. It explores not only different facets of life but its fickleness as well. This book is like a box of assorted chocolates; you never know what you are going to come across in the next page! In this cocktail of stories, losers will turn into millionaires overnight, criminals will turn out to be the people you could have never imagined, and some will be caught blinded by the desire for money, women, and immeasurable power. Each story has a lesson deeply engraved in it. These tales incorporate the element of destiny, the ambivalence of life, and—in some—mysticism as well. The twists and turns in the stories make for a nail-biting read! Characterised by strong plots, Four Fingers and Fifteen Nails will keep you on the edge of the bed and surprise you with flabbergasting revelations you would have never expected in your wildest dreams!

Download or read book Invisibly Breathing written by Eileen Merriman and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving story about unconventional love, bullying and being true to yourself. ‘I wish I wasn’t the weirdest sixteen-year-old guy in the universe.’ Felix would love to have been a number. Numbers have superpowers and they’re safe – any problem they might throw up can be solved. 'If I were a five, I’d be shaped like a pentagon ... there’d be magic in my walls, safety in my angles.' People are so much harder to cope with. At least that’s how it seems until Bailey Hunter arrives at school. Bailey has a stutter, but he can make friends and he’s good at judo. And Bailey seems to have noticed Felix: ‘Felix keeps to himself mostly, but there’s something about him that keeps drawing me in.’ Both boys find they’re living in a world where they can’t trust anyone, but might they be able to trust each other, with their secrets, their differences, themselves?

Download or read book The Crown Princess Wants to Run Away written by Ye Dong and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a typical enemies-turn-to-lovers romance story between two young men. When Crown Prince Shen Qinghan actually married Lin Jie, a street vendor, countless girls who adored the prince were heartbroken. And the cause of this seemingly absurd event was a promise made by the Emperor when he was young. On the wedding day, the Crown Prince didn't seem happy at all. After all, he did not wish to marry Lin Jie on his own accord. Lin Jie, who was about to become the crown princess, was also confused. He had indeed thought of marrying a rich man in the future, but he had never thought of marrying the current crown prince! Lin Jie wanted to run away from the marriage, but the Crown Prince caught him while he was climbing the wall. Because his shoes were a bit too big, one shoe fell off and hit the Crown Prince in the face... Lin Jie was so scared, sitting still on the wall. “Get off."Shen Qinghan said, showing little emotion. This is awkward. ☆About the Author☆ Ye Dong, one of the best BL/Yaoi writers. Her novels often feature creative storylines and bitter-sweet secret love between main characters. Her masterpieces include Devil Monarch, Be a Good Lover, Captured by His Gentle Love, The 'Crown Princess' Wants to Run Away.

Download or read book Tall Dark and Divine Eros written by Jenna Bennett and published by Magpie Ink. This book was released on 2015-02-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new twist on Greek mythology is modern and hip, with a playful tone that is reminiscent of the early Dark-Hunter books. Fun and original, the cast of secondary characters will make the reader hope this is just the beginning. Anna Dougherty, RT Book Reviews Annie Landon has given up on finding Mr. Right, and has gone out to find Mr. Tonight instead. A conversation overheard in the bathroom of Dionysus's Bar, about a jilted and lonely "Greek god" in need of a quick pick-me-up, sounds like just what she's looking for! But picking up the Greek god of love for a one-night-stand is easier said than done, especially when he has sworn off mortals forever. Do a woman looking for love, and a matchmaking god who wants her to find it--with someone else--have a shot at a happy ending? Will Annie get her man... or will Eros's golden arrows miss their mark, for once? The game is on. May the best god--or mortal--win! A cute, romantic comedy with plenty of heat and sizzle. Jenna Bennett did a fantastic job of bringing the Greek gods and goddesses to life and placing them in modern society. I loved how she placed them in jobs that perfectly fit with their deity descriptions. This was a fun, quick read that I highly recommend. Cheryl Beal, Fresh Fiction TOPICS: paranormal romance, PNR, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, Greek gods, NYC, New York City, Astoria, matchmaker, humor, funny, alpha male, BBW,