Download or read book Mrs Everything written by Jennifer Weiner and published by Pocket Books. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this instant New York Times bestseller and “multigenerational narrative that’s nothing short of brilliant” (People), two sisters’ lives from the 1950s to the present are explored as they struggle to find their places—and be true to themselves—in a rapidly evolving world from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner. Jo and Bethie Kaufman were born into a world full of promise. Growing up in 1950s Detroit, they live in a perfect “Dick and Jane” house, where their roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tomboy, the bookish rebel with a passion to make the world more fair; Bethie is the pretty, feminine good girl, a would-be star who enjoys the power her beauty confers and dreams of a traditional life. But the truth ends up looking different from what the girls imagined. Jo and Bethie survive traumas and tragedies. As their lives unfold against the background of free love and Vietnam, Woodstock and women’s lib, Bethie becomes an adventure-loving wild child who dives headlong into the counterculture and is up for anything (except settling down). Meanwhile, Jo becomes a proper young mother in Connecticut, a witness to the changing world instead of a participant. Neither woman inhabits the world she dreams of, nor has a life that feels authentic or brings her joy. Is it too late for the women to finally stake a claim on happily ever after? In “her most sprawling and intensely personal novel to date” (Entertainment Weekly), Jennifer Weiner tells a “simply unputdownable” (Good Housekeeping) story of two sisters who, with their different dreams and different paths, offer answers to the question: How should a woman be in the world?

Download or read book No Perfect Secret written by Jackie Weger and published by Written Musings. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna Nesmith has it all… Until one sleet-filled winter day, she doesn’t. When an investigator begins asking Anna questions, her great marriage, dream job, and ordered world begin to crash like Jenga blocks. Frank Caburn is man to the bone and manufactures testosterone like Frito Lay does chips, which seems not to impress Anna one whit as she picks through the rubble of her shattered life. Attracted to Anna, Caburn determines to make her his own, but how to tell her without tripping over a layer of secrets is beyond him. Falling in love has never been more difficult.

Download or read book The Story of the Lost Child written by Elena Ferrante and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Story of the Lost Child is the long-awaited fourth volume in the Neapolitan novels (My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay). The quartet traces the friendship between Elena and Lila, from their childhood in a poor neighbourhood in Naples, to their thirties, when both women are mothers but each has chosen a different path. Their lives are still inextricably linked, for better or worse, especially when it comes to the drama of a lost child. Elena Ferrante was born in Naples. She is the author of seven novels: The Days of Abandonment, Troubling Love, The Lost Daughter, and the quartet of Neapolitan novels: My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, and The Story of the Lost Child. Frantugmalia, a selection of interviews, letters and occasional writings by Ferrante, will be published in 2016. She is one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors. Ann Goldstein has translated all of Elena Ferrante’s work. She is an editor at the New Yorker and a recipient of the PEN Renato Poggioli Translation Prize. Praise for Ferrante and the Neapolitan novels ‘[Ferrante’s] charting of the rivalries and sheer inscrutability of female friendship is raw. This is high stakes, subversive literature.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Ferrante is an expert above all at the rhythm of plotting...Whether it’s work, family, friends or sex–and Ferrante, perhaps thanks to her anonymity as an author, is blisteringly good on bad sex–our greatest mistakes in life aren’t isolated acts; we rehearse them over and over until we get them as badly wrong as we can.’ Independent ‘Great novels are intelligent far beyond the powers of any character or writer or individual reader, as are great friendships, in their way. These wonderful books sit at the heart of that mystery, with the warmth and power of both.’ Harper’s ‘Elena Ferrante is one of the great novelists of our time. Her voice is passionate, her view sweeping and her gaze basilisk...In these bold, gorgeous, relentless novels, Ferrante traces the deep connections between the political and the domestic. This is a new version of the way we live now—one we need, one told brilliantly, by a woman.’ New York Times Sunday Book Review ‘When I read [the Neapolitan novels] I find that I never want to stop. I feel vexed by the obstacles—my job, or acquaintances on the subway—that threaten to keep me apart from the books. I mourn separations (a year until the next one—how?). I am propelled by a ravenous will to keep going.’ New Yorker ‘The best thing I’ve read this year, far and away...She puts most other writing at the moment in the shade. She’s marvellous.’ Richard Flanagan ‘The Neapolitan series stands as a testament to the ability of great literature to challenge, flummox, enrage and excite as it entertains.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘The depth of perception Ms. Ferrante shows about her character’s conflicts and psychological states is astonishing...Her novels ring so true and are written with such empathy that they sound confessional.’ Wall Street Journal ‘The older you get, the harder it is to recapture the intoxicating sense of discovery that comes when you first read George Eliot, Nabokov, Tolstoy or Colette. But this year it came again when I read Elena Ferrante’s remarkable Neapolitan novels.’ Jane Shilling, New Statesman ‘There is nothing remotely tiring or trying about the experience of reading the Neapolitan novels, which I, and a great many others, now rank among our greatest book-related pleasures...it is writing that holds honesty dear.’ Weekend Australian ‘Dickens gave working people a voice. Ferrante, whoever she might be, presents a new paradigm for being female in the world...Ferrante’s great literary creations, Lenu and Lila, have the same emotional weight as Anne in Persuasion, Jo in Little Women, Maggie in The Mill on the Floss, Jane in Jane Eyre.’ Helen Elliott in the Monthly ‘This stunning conclusion further solidifies the Neapolitan novels as Ferrante’s masterpiece and guarantees that this reclusive author will remain far from obscure for years to come.’ Publishers Weekly ‘The Neapolitan novels are smart, thoughtful, serious literature. At the same time, they are violent, suspenseful soap operas populated with a vivid cast of scheming characters...Ferrante’s novels are deeply personal and intimate, getting to the very heart of what it means to be a woman, a friend, a daughter, a mother.’ Debrief Daily ‘Shattering and enthralling, intimate and vicious...The Neapolitan Novels are the kind of books that swallow me whole. As soon as I pick one up, I don’t want to breathe or move lest I break the spell...The Neapolitan Novels are among the most important in my reading life. I can’t recommend them highly enough.’ Readings ‘Ferrante captures the complexities of women, friendship and motherhood in ways that make your heart soar and ache in equal measures. If you haven’t already, treat yourself to this series.’ ELLE Australia ‘[Ferrante’s] Neapolitan novels contain real life – recognisable anxiety, joy, love and heartbreak. This is an incredibly difficult feat to achieve in the first place, let alone sustain, over four books. We will be talking about Elena and Lila for years to come.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘There's a bright, sinewy humanness to Ferrante’s writing that is so alive it's alarming...The Story of the Lost Child is a full emotional experience, and a fitting end to a huge, arresting series.’ New Zealand Listener ‘I was one of the many who wept and wondered over Elena Ferrante’s The Story of the Lost Child. I plan to re-read the entire series soon.’ Favourite Feminist Reads from 2016, Feminist Writers Festival

Download or read book His Last Rodeo written by Claire McEwen and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back in the saddle again… Tyler Ellis catches Kit Hayes completely off guard when he swaggers back home and into the bar she manages. Since high school, he's been a champion rodeo star…a notorious playboy…and now, apparently, a bar owner. She accepts his offer of a hefty bonus and helps him transform the place because she's desperate to escape their tiny town in the Sierras. She doesn't expect him to work this hard beside her. Where's the cocky cowboy he's supposed to be? Instead she discovers he's still the sweet, genuine young man she once knew. And so much more…including a threat to the adventurous life she craves.

Download or read book Harlequin Superromance May 2017 Box Set written by Tara Taylor Quinn and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Superromance brings you a collection of four new novels, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Superromance box set includes: THE FIREMAN’S SON Where Secrets are Safe By Tara Taylor Quinn Fire chief Reese Bristow is blindsided with the news that his new paramedic is the same woman who left him nine years ago. Like it or not, Faye Walker is back in his life…and she has a son. HIS LAST RODEO Sierra Legacy By Claire McEwen Rodeo star Tyler Ellis is ready for his next challenge: running a bar. Thing is, he knows nothing about the business, so he’ll need the expertise of Kit Hayes. Unfortunately, she’s in no hurry to work with him. And the spark between them isn’t part of the arrangement she grudgingly agrees to. FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN A Slippery Rock Novel By Kristina Knight After a disgrace in Nashville unexpectedly slams the brakes on Savannah’s music career, she finds herself back in the town she was trying to escape—is still trying to escape. Slippery Rock is Collin Tyler’s home, and while Savannah is irresistible, she’s also dangerously unpredictable…and he’s not going anywhere. STRANDED WITH THE CAPTAIN The Florida Files By Sharon Hartley Cat Sidran and her friends get more than they bargained for when they charter a sailboat, sexy captain Javi Rivas included. When disaster strikes, she and Javi have to work together to save the day. But once the excitement is over, can their love weather the storm? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Superromance!

Download or read book Lilac Lane written by Sherryl Woods and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Hallmark Channel Original Series! Chesapeake Shores has always represented home and family for the O’Briens, but in Lilac Lane, the community extends its healing powers to a woman recovering from overwhelming grief Single mom Kiera Malone struggled for years to raise her three children in a small town on the coast of Ireland. Just when she’s let down her guard and allowed herself to love again, her fiancé suffers a fatal heart attack and leaves her alone yet again. Overwhelmed by her loss, she’s persuaded to visit her father, Dillon O’Malley, and her daughter, Moira O’Brien, in Chesapeake Shores. With the promise of family ties and a job at O’Brien’s, her son-in-law’s Irish pub, she takes what seems like the biggest risk of her life. As it turns out, though, crossing the ocean is nothing compared to moving into a charming cottage on Lilac Lane, right next door to Bryan Laramie, the moody chef at O’Brien’s, who doesn’t do anything the way Kiera believes it should be done. Their kitchen wars quickly become the stuff of legends in Chesapeake Shores, and the town’s matchmakers conclude where there’s heat, there’s sure to be passion. As these two deal with their wounded pasts and discover common interests, they might just find the perfect recipe for love. Don't forget to check out The Sweet Magnolias, another great series from Sherryl and a Netlix Original Series!

Download or read book A Cowboy s Best Friend written by Kathleen Eagle and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings. Unlikely partners Never Trust a Cowboy by Kathleen Eagle The last thing harried Lila Flynn needed was another cowboy to deal with. But new hire Del Fox was a hard worker with a gentle touch, and Lila soon found her hardened heart softening. Del’s secret assignment in Short Straw, however, could destroy everything Lila had worked for. When all was said and done, could she trust him enough to give their love a chance? The Long, Hot Texas Summer by Cathy Gillen Thacker When Justin McCabe hires a master carpenter to help build his ranch for troubled teens, Amanda Johnson isn’t what he’d imagined. But she has a knack for reaching the kind of kid Justin wants to help. Working side by side under the scorching Texas sun, they make a great team—in every way possible. But when Amanda is forced to face her past, she’ll need to make a heart-wrenching decision about her future…

Download or read book Promises to Keep written by Jane Green and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Falling and Sister Stardust comes a compelling novel about the love that keeps us together when everything is falling apart. A successful photographer living in Bedford, New York, Callie Perry adores the settled existence she shares with her handsome husband and two adorable children. But while Callie’s life is practically perfect, her nearest and dearest are having a harder time. Her best friend Lila is stuck dealing with her dream man’s demanding ex-wife. Her free-spirited sister Steffi is adjusting after leaving her city life for the simplicity of the country. And her divorced parents, Walter and Honor, can barely stand each other. But when Callie is diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer she thought she had beaten, everything changes. With their own problems suddenly in perspective, Callie’s family and friends rally to support her during an unforgettable, emotional—and ultimately life-changing year.

Download or read book Finding Laila written by T.K. Rapp and published by T.K. Rapp. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joey, Cole, Haden and Braxton have been a constant in my life since I was five, and I have loved being one of the guys. I've been cheerleader. I've been study partner. I've been listener. When we're young, we don't realize the profound impact certain people will have on our lives. I had no idea twelve years ago I'd meet four boys who would turn out to be my best friends, my soul mates - my barmy. Now school is almost done, our last summer together is drawing closer, and I'm trying to hold on to what we have while I still can. After this we'll have to say goodbye to each other, as our choices will take our lives in different directions. But I don't know if our friendship can survive once secrets and surprises begin revealing themselves to us at every turn. When it's all said and done, will our friendships remain unbreakable? Or will our once strong bond prove to be weaker than we anticipated? Letting go is harder than I thought, but some changes are necessary. And finding Laila...finding myself...may be the greatest journey of all.

Download or read book The Big Book of Reel Murders written by Otto Penzler and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's new anthology rolls out the red carpet for the stories that Hollywood is made of. A Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Original. Lights! Camera! Action! The latest book in the Big Book series takes us behind the curtain to uncover the stories that became some of the greatest films of the silver screen. There's the W. Somerset Maugham short story that inspired Hitchcock's Secret Agent; Robert Louis Stevenson's horrifying tale that was later turned into the iconic movie The Body Snatcher, starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff; Sir Ian Fleming's "From a View to a Kill," later one of Roger Moore's greatest Bond films; and "Cyclists' Raid," the short story that formed the basis for the legendary Brando film The Wild One. Otto Penzler delivers the director's cut on these classic short stories and the films they gave rise to. So grab your Sno-Caps and a jumbo box of popcorn and curl up with these cinematic tales from the likes of Agatha Christie, Dennis Lehane, Joyce Carol Oates, Dashiell Hammett, O. Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, and Arthur Conan Doyle.

Download or read book Sweet Talk Me written by Kieran Kramer and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HE'S SURE GOT A WAY WITH WORDS... The last person True Maybank expected to run into while picking up her wedding gown was country music superstar Harrison Gamble. Years ago, when they were small-town teens in Biscuit Creek, South Carolina, they shared a forbidden night of passion. Now that she's about to settle down, True's love affair with the handsome crooner is a thing of the past. Or is it? In Sweet Talk Me, from the moment he says hello, she has to fight swooning like an adoring fan. CAN SHE RESIST HIS CHARMS? Today he's rich, famous, and on every woman's hot list. But back in the day, Harrison wasn't good enough for debutante True. Since then she's had her fair share of marital prospects, including the perfect Southern gentleman she's about to settle down with. Is Harrison the only one to realize the mistake True's about to make? Can the society girl and the sexy singer make music together—this time around? "Kieran Kramer's smart, sassy storytelling charms readers because there is always poignancy mixed with passion, tenderness, and humor." —RT Book Reviews

Download or read book College Girls written by Jadzia Rayne Hawke and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Kya and Lila meet for the first time in their college dorm, they dont exactly get along. In fact, they hate each other. Kya is an atheist and an out and proud lesbian. Lila, on the other hand, is a conservative Christian and the daughter of a renowned pastor. Lila is against everything Kya stands for and for a time, the two try to make each other as miserable as possible. However, when extreme circumstances cause Kyas life to turn completely upside down, Lila realizes that Kya has no one to turn to and completely changes her attitude. She soon becomes Kyas best friend and they get along greatfor awhile. When Lila cant make sense of the feelings shes having for Kya, she pushes Kya away and the two take a dramatic and painful journey together that shows them the true value of friendship and the power of love.

Download or read book Make Em Laugh written by Steve Allen and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of Steve Allen's How To Be Funny led first to the republication of that book, and now occasioned a companion volume, Make 'Em Laugh. This new how-to book about the art of comedy includes an even richer assortment of examples of the author's unique humor. In Make 'Em Laugh, Allen laces his formal instruction with hilarious ad-libs, written jokes, TV comedy sketches, satires, song parodies, humorous essays, amusing autobiographical reminiscences, one-act plays, witty speeches, and stand-up monologues from his comedy concerts. Noel Coward called Steve Allen the most talented man in America, and he is probably the most borrowed-from comedian of all time. The perceptive reader will recognize many of the comic ideas that Allen originated during the "Golden Age" of television comedy - ideas that are still influential in the 1990's. If there were a college course in creating and performing comedy, Make 'Em Laugh would be the ideal textbook.

Download or read book A Rebel s Mantra written by Sapna Srinivasan and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s never done what was expected of her… Laila Sood has always resisted tradition and her parents’ wishes, from leaving her small town in India and moving to Seattle to start a rock band, to rejecting the groom her parents chose for her arranged marriage. Now twenty-nine, Laila’s band has critical acclaim on the indie scene, but she hasn’t attained her goal that will cement her rock star status—signing with a major L.A. label. Marriage is the last thing on Laila’s mind when she meets Hari Singh. He’s an Indian mama’s dream—a handsome pediatrician from a rich, well-connected Indian family—and everything Laila’s rejected her entire life. Even worse, sparks fly between them like Diwali fireworks, and though Laila’s aunt is hoping to match Hari with her daughter, Hari is fascinated by Laila. She thinks a few dates will prove that he’s too boring and traditional for her, except Laila only falls harder. Does Laila still chase her rock star dream, or has Hari shown her a new way to fly her rebel flag that just might be anchored in tradition?

Download or read book Inheritance written by Darlene J. Bumpus and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Who does she think she’s messing with? We are a family with a lot of power and prestige! She’s got some nerve trying to pull a fast getrich-quick scheme on me and my brother!” Kathy crossed her arms in defiance. “It’s definitely not going to work!” After suffering from grief due to the death of her wealthy renowned father, Kathy suddenly has to face many unexpected issues as the New Year begins. Consequently, she soon realizes that her life may be in danger as secrets are exposed. However, being one of the Ellington heirs, she attempts to protect her family’s legacy and reputation at all costs while holding on to her faith in God. In the midst of all the chaos, will she find true love? “A great story with originality.” -D. Winfield, Author “Very good drama and suspense.” -L.B. Glover, Author “An interesting story of good vs. evil.” -R. Meyer, Associate Pastor

Download or read book Montana Dreams written by Diana Forrest and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-11-12 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the death of his best friend, retired bull rider Kyle Tucker buys a ranch in Montana, far away from a career he no longer wants and a past he wants to forget. Life in Montana is far from quiet though. Between his beautiful neighbor, and the mysterious person stalking her, life is anything but dull.Kyle tries to keep his distance from Lila physically and emotionally, but soon realizes he is fighting a losing battle. And then to make matters worse a stranger from Kyle's past shows up and puts his life into even more termoil.

Download or read book The Saturday Evening Post written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: